Breakfast With Betty: Recent Episodes
Betty Williams
This podcast is for women who need a place to disconnect and let someone else take the wheel. I keep it real here with my no BS approach while talking about topics from relationships, to mamahood, to why being a Latina millennial is so important and special, to how to live life being our own authentic selves. If you’re here you can be sure to expect some entertainment, inspiration, and chisme.
Whether you are a lifelong Barbie enthusiast or simply curious about the allure of this timeless icon, this episode goes over my perspectives as a mom on the Barbie movie. I share personal anecdotes of how the movie's inspirational protagonist empowered me to believe in myself, something I am working very hard on this year.
In this episode I will uncover the hidden gems within the Barbie movie that make it more than just an animated feature for kids, which truly I think adults are going to get SO MUCH MORE out of this then kids. Barbie is truly a timeless piece of art that inspires countless generations.
Brillando Babes is available on Apple and Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the joy with fellow Barbie enthusiasts and mom needing some inspiration today.
Episode 38: Sharlotte shares with us the journey that led her to having two home births for her third and fourth baby. Her first two birth stories weren't the way she pictured birthing would be but with her last two she decided to take charge of her entire birth experience and that is what she did! In this episode she dives into what made her want to make that decision and how she found the appropriate support for her H-BAC. Don't worry, if you aren't sure what an H-BAC is she explains it ;)
Sharlotte can be found at: @thegirlsbirthandwear
Recently when I posted about a girls' trip I took I was asked if I had any mom guilt and honestly...no! So in this episode I did a deep dive about what that means and how I face it when I do have it. I am curious to know from other moms listening if they have ever experienced it or what makes them feel that way. Reach out on socials @bettypastelitos and tell me your thoughts!
Episode 36: In this episode we start to chip the surface of the iceberg that is a conversation on narcissism. Here Coral explains the different types of narcissists (did you know there’s 4?!), the difference between being a narcissist and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and two factors that are key in being able to distinguish between a regular jerk and a true narcissist.
Episode 35: Janell Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who tells us about how she incorporates different healing modalities in to her personal practice to help her clients with anxiety, depression, and related trauma responses.
Janell can be found on: evolutionhealingllc.com
Episode 34: In this episode I share what it was like to have two c-sections. There are 3 reasons why I had such smooth experiences and I detail them here. I emphasize this many times in the episode and want to share one more time: this is MY experience! Everyone has different birth stories and experiences when it comes to any medical procedure. My hope is that by listening to this episode you find some preparedness for a c-section that you might have been scheduled for or that you just enjoy listening to my experiences because I enjoyed having them!
Episode 33: What is a safe adult? Who are they for? How do we identify them? How do we teach our children about them? Coral and I go through it all in this episode of the Coral Explains all series!
Episode 32: My mom had six kids, starting with her first when she was 18 in 1965 and having me in her 40s in 1990! She takes us through her journey and talks to us about the differences of having children through all the decades. I've been talking to my mom for YEARS and I learned so much in this episode and I hope you do too!
Episode 31: Coral Seco and I have put together a new series called Coral Explains It All where we will be exploring many topics on trauma, mental health, relationships, and being curious in order to help our healing journey.
In Part 2 of our series we continue our conversation on how we develop core beliefs and the importance of the messages we heard growing up.
I want to give a trigger warning and let the listeners know we will dive deep into some sensitive topics. Please remember that these conversations are not a substitution for therapy. If you feel yourself triggered or uncomfortable please reach out to your support system.
Episode 30: Yaglin Medina, The Food Conscious Coach, talks to us about her journey into become more conscious about her health choices which started with the realization that her breast implants were making her extremely sick. According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2020 over 36,000 women elected to get their breast implants removed in a procedure known as an "explant" and Yaglin was one of them. She talks about how realizing that something she chose to put in her body was "killing her slowly" and that led to her learning about healing from within.
This conversation is inspiring to say the least and I hope every listener leaves with at least one piece of valuable information to implement into their daily lives.
Coral Seco and I have put together a new series called Coral Explains It All where we will be exploring many topics on trauma, mental health, relationships, and being curious in order to help our healing journey.
In Part 1 of our series we will be exploring how we develop core messages and the importance of the messages we heard growing up.
I want to give a trigger warning and let the listeners know we will dive deep into some sensitive topics. Please remember that these conversations are not a substitution for therapy. If you feel yourself triggered or uncomfortable please reach out to your support system.
Episode 28: Dr. Schell is an OBGYN who transitioned from clinical patient care to starting her own company to help women during postpartum which we all know support in that stage is limited, and few and far in between. Dr. Schell talks to us about when the conversations of postpartum anxiety and depression should be discussed, who to discuss it with and how, preventative care, and so much more. This episode is a gold mine of information for anyone who is pregnant, planning on getting pregnant, or even loves someone pregnant.
Dr. Schell's website: https://www.drschellcares.com/
Episode 27: Get ready to laugh, cry, and laugh again while listening to two moms talk about everything from marriage, divorce, getting married again, teen pregnancy, surviving abuse, co-parenting, sex, and so much more. Thank you to Katrina @proexwife for this amazing conversation!
Coral Seco, LMHC is back for another insightful episode that will leave you curious and wanting to do some more deep diving on core beliefs. We dive into trauma and how trauma is classified into Big T's and Little T's and its the accumulation of the T's that make up our core beliefs. I love that Coral invites us all to be curious and be ok with being uncomfortable because in her office there is a 'sin pena' policy. Treat yourself to this FREE resource from a very knowledgeable licensed mental health counselor who really gets it.
Coral on Tiktok: @coralexplainsitall
Coral on IG: @eccentrictherapy
I know its 5 months in to the new year, but I wanted to share what my word of the year is and why I chose it. In order to better explain why I chose it I also talk a little bit about my thoughts around manifestation, what I've learned about it, how I apply it, and how it ties to my word of the year. I hope this episode inspires you to go after something you have had your eyes on too!
Rob is a kindergarten Spanish teacher in New York and tells us 10 important skills your child should know before starting Kindergarten. In my opinion this list is beneficial for anyone with kids under 8 as these skills will be developing well into middle elementary years! Share this episode with literally any parent you know who has kids under the age of 10 because there is SO MUCH value in this episode!
Episode 23: Is there any area in your life right now where you feel stuck? In survival mode? Like you are just living day by day trying to survive? I hear ya because that was me 10 years ago. Being 23 was a very hard year for me, but I turned 33 last month and I am blown away when I reflect back to my life 10 years ago and how far I have come. I always knew that the life I was living wasn't how life was meant to be lived. And although I know I am constantly growing every day I am so grateful for how far I have come.
A prequel to this episode: Dream Chasers and Change Makers Episode 8
P.s. This episode being number 23 and being about how far I have come since I was 23 was a big coincidence! I love when that happens ;)
Episode 22: I know the internet goes wild when Fall comes around but there is something so beautiful about the rebirth and blossoming that comes with Spring. In this episode I talk about my reasons why I think spring is the superior season!
Episode 21: Coral Seco, LMHC joins me for this vulnerable conversation around how her upbringing has really shaped who she is as a therapist, as a wife, and most importantly as a mom. This conversation covers topics from gas lighting, to mental health as a daughter of immigrants, to setting boundaries with people - especially if it is a family member.
Stick around if your inner child needs some healing, if you have already started healing, or if you love to listen in on a conversation between two Latina Millennial Moms
Episode 20: Still very young in this podcast journey, I have decided to give my podcast a name change! This episode is for anyone who is looking for a rebranding I hope to inspire you with my story of why I chose to change it. If you have been a loyal listener thus far you will appreciate where I am in my journey of this podcast as well as get an inside scoop as to why I decided to change the name
I have had the pleasure of knowing Ivette Franqui and her mom Ivonne of Ivonne Photo all my life - and I am so ecstatic to bring her to my listeners so they can catch a glimpse of what an amazing business owner, wife, daughter, and mom Ivette is.
I recommend this episode for any mom but especially any mom who is either a business owner or who is learning how to parent after the loss of a parent.
Ivette business page can be found: https://www.instagram.com/ivonnephoto/
I struggle so much answering the question "where are you from" or "what is your background" because yes I was born in Miami, Florida on American soil but I do not feel like I am an American girl! I feel very much Cuban even though I have never even been there.
This episode is a deep dive on how I have struggled to find my identity as a second generation immigrant, and how I do get ashamed or embarrassed when I am asked too many questions about what part of Cuba I am from.
Lets continue this conversation. Head over to my instagram @bettypastelitos and let me know what you think about this topic!
Besitos <3
Crunchy mom! Silky mom! Velcro mom! Almond Mom!
From the second we get that positive pregnancy test until forever we are constantly making choices for our child(ren) and those choices we make sometimes put us into boxes! From being a silky mom who prefers modern medicine and whatever clothes is cutest and cheapest, to crunchy moms who bond through extended breastfeeding and bed sharing, to working moms who have their child in daycare no one warned us that just like in Mean Girls motherhood also comes with secret groups you sometimes don't even know you belong to!
In this episode we discuss what it means to just want the best for our kids whether we are a scrungy mom or a dolphin mom.
Spoiler: you are! How many times have you questioned if you are a good mom or not?? I can’t even count how many times I’ve gone to sleep questioning if my kids love me and if I did anything to traumatize them that day. Well in this very real episode I give you some encouragement and inspiration so you don’t forget that what we are already doing - makes us perfect as we are. Our kids are going to love us no matter what and we need to embrace that!
Have you ever wondered how our parents truly feel about never having learned English? I think it’s a weight they carry well honestly. In this episode I dive into a realization I made about how my dad never really learned English and how that makes me feel now as a parent!
Self love came up a lot on my socials during Valentines Day this year so it got me thinking: do I love myself? Did I always love myself? It you’ve never had this honest conversation with yourself then this episode is for you! I talk about what I’ve reflected on to figure out the kind of love I have for me, and I go over some practices I do every day to ensure that I am always keeping that love for ME.
Episode 13: Let’s talk about why it is important to pursue that dream that’s been in your heart for a while. I’ve been there too: The doubts, the fears, the what ifs. But a conversation I had with my friend really helped me understand why I SHOULD purse that thing. And hopefully after this episode you will be inspired to also!
As a former teacher and someone who has tutored countless kids, I can tell you the number one complaint from families is: my kid hates doing homework with me!! In this episode I go over the two things I do at home with my school aged child and what I have recommended to families that have helped them make homework time a breeze!
Whether you are a pro vision board maker or have never made one - this episode is for you! In this episode I go over the who, what, where, when, why, and how of vision boards. Then I open up and share what was on my 2022 vision board - the things that I brought to life and the thing I didn't manifest and why I think I wasn't able to.
Let. me know how you use vision boards! Did anything I say inspire you to take action? What do you do differently? Send me a DM on @bettypastelitos
In this episode I go over 4 evidence based apps that I have used with my daughter, children I have tutored, and children I have worked with in my last job. These apps are aimed more towards early childhood development or the 3-6 year range, or for children who are working on their reading skills. I find apps that I enjoy using for learning purposed on https://bridgingapps.org
Let me know if you used any of these apps! I can be found @bettypastelitos
We are all guilt of it – resorting to screens to entertain our children. Whether it’s the iPad, TV, video games or other tablet we use these distractions to keep our child busy while we go about our parenting duties. Maybe we are working from home, cooking and doing other chores, or just need a quiet break. Many of us chose to not go full screen free life, and that is okay! But as parents we do need to foster a love of learning and model for our children appropriate social interactions which can be difficult to do with screens.
In this episode I talk about 4 places that can be screen free to promote social interactions, vocabulary development, spatial awareness, and connecting with our children.
Have you ever messed up and wanted to quit something immediately? Have you ever been embarrassed by something and wanted to NEVER try it again? Have you messed up something in the past and now you think you can't ever try anything?? If any of this resonates with you this episode is for YOU! In this episode I talk about how I look up to athletes to keep me going even when I feel defeat, shame, failure, or any of these feelings with negative connotations.
There is no room for imposter syndrome or self doubt in this episode!
This episode is for anyone who has looked back on high school pictures and thought EWW QUE PENA BRO. We all have, so no te hagas! We are not inferior to kids these days rather we did not have access to half of what they have to make them seem like they are cooler and hotter than us. Which they aren’t. So they can talk to the hand cuz the (filterless) face aint gonna listen!!
Tag me in your embarrassing pictures @bettypastelitos and don’t forget to hit that follow button!
Remember that TMobile commercial that said: idk my bff jill? And it was sooo funny. Well ever since the early 2000s a plethora of new abbreviations have come out and I am here to break them down for you. From 143 on beepers to whatever it is that kids are saying nowadays, I teach you several abbreviations that are being used now, so you don’t have to worry when you see your teens using them!
Follow me on insta @bettypastelitos and look for my highlight on this episode and test your knowledge on abbreviations.
I don’t care how old we get, younger generations cant tell us NOTHING when it comes to technology. We saw the most drastic changes in technology in our lives. As millennials we did not grow up in an age where technology was in our face from the moment we were born. Yet we have seamlessly assimilated to a world where everything we saw our parents do the air quotes old fashioned way stop air quotes is now digital.
Well what is next for us?
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You can find me on socials as @bettypastelitos
Welcome to the Breakfast with Betty podcast! Since it was my first time doing this, uploading episode 1 was a little messy so this might appear out of order! In this first episode I get vulnerable in telling you why I chose to start this podcast, and what my intentions are. To be honest having my own talk show was always that dream I had as a little girl. I looked up to people like Don Fransisco, Ellen Degeneres, and Barbara Walters. I used to host a podcast with one of my dear friends, you can hear those episodes at: Dream Chasers and Change Makers. Even after we stopped recording I always thought about jumping back on the mic to host a show that would speak to my community (Latinas, millennials, moms).It took me a while to step in to that dream but here I am – doing it!
You can find me on socials as @bettypastelitos
Flashbulb memories are those memories that stay in our brains and we remember them as if they happened yesterday. There are three events that I believe are flashbulb memories for us and shaped us as millennials, universally! And one event that is specific to Miami Millennials. In this episode I discuss all three and go over my experiences, the experiences of those around me, and some ways in which I think those events shaped us.
What do you remember about any of the events I mentioned? Let me know what you think over at @bettypastelitos
The majority of my content is aimed at Latinas, Millennials, and Moms. Any combination of those titles. In this episode I break down what it means to be a Latina Millennial Mom. We are parenting with such a unique point of view and I believe it is important for us to recognize that and find ways to build community with each other.
Are you a Latina, a millennial, or a mom? One, two, or three of those?! Make sure to say hi over at @bettypastelitos !
In this episode I open up about how much of an impact adults make in the lives of children. How we blindly trust those who care for us, even if they don’t know what they are saying! In my first episode I talk about how I have always wanted my own talk show. That was always my big far out there dream. Even though I had the opportunity to host a show in the past I still dreamed of getting back to it. In this episode I share the comment that was made to me once that made me feel like that dream of being a talk show host impossible, and why I chose a major which was always my "fall back on it" plan.
Find me on social @bettypastelitos and let me know if this has ever happened to you.
Have you ever had a dream you didn’t pursue because of something someone told you?