Latina Barbi: Recent Episodes
Elsa Barbi
I’ll be covering. travel, family, friends, marriage, relationships even with myself, exercise, weight loss, weight gain, shopping, getting old (growing up), and I’m taking suggestions! Each podcast – about 20 minutes, long enough to go on a walk
Super vulnerable post. Almost 4 years at Weight Watchers Lifetime goal...will I make it? Do I need to make it? Is it ok if I don't make it? The struggle is real.
I'm not wasting time waiting for opportunities to fall into my lap. This next decade is all about taking action and seizing the moment. Goodbye 40's, I'm ready for whatever the 50's bring!
If you're not you, then who are you? The worse thing you can say to me is to "be yourself".
Happy Holidays! Worried about Holiday weight gain? How about trying a different perspective?
Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed and think it's too much to handle, but then we get more...
In honor of Pollyanna, there's always a reason to be glad, you just have to look out there!
Regardless of the pursuit you choose in life, the mere act of pursuing it puts you ahead of those who never tried. These are lessons I've learned so far, and I hope you'll embrace them. Take a listen.
Time to get raw, real and honest. Could be the hormones or could be the reality of finally reaching self-acceptance. "Who am I? Who are you?" All we need to do is Look Up.
HNY! Looks like it’s going to be a great year, right? From resolutions to being peri-menopause, it’s all in this episode.
Holidays are here...I just need to remember...it's only 2 meals. No more slippery slope for me.
Stop thinking about your upcoming plans...try to be present, because that's what it is.
Everything is all set...reservations are made...flight is on time...hubby even packed his own suitcase...then the night before you are set to go, you get woken up...
You're getting 2 episodes in 1 today... 1st - Ever wish you could change something about yourself? Surprise, YOU can! 2nd - had a huge couple breakthrough moment
Thanks for listening!
Do you ever wonder if this is it? Like is this all that life has to offer? Am I the only one asking "what's next?". What does your daily life look like? Oh wait...I'm in charge?
What does come first, the chicken or the egg? Do we feel good about ourselves first, or do we do what we need to do to get there first? Why do we stop?
We're 21 days in to the New Year! Did you make a resolution? It should be habit by now, is yours?
Ever feel like you're behind? Yes, that would be me. Better late than never. Here's a recap on my travels, holiday and reflection for Dec. I'm sure there's a lesson in there too! Enjoy!
I blinked again and the month was gone. Let's say the word together...PATIENCE. Anyone have any I can borrow?
Did you ever feel like you blinked and your month was gone? Instead of turning my clock back... I'd like to turn my calendar back!
Why do you get stressed? Is it really stress or are you are procrastinator? I cause my own stress, do you?
Do you have your partners back? Even when it makes you uncomfortable? Ok, ok, I'm still learning...
Sometimes we think we're going one way, and then all of a sudden you have to pivot and go a new way. Isn't that what life is all about?
Ahh, yes, the division of the household chores...who does what in your household? Are you the fixer or do you wait until your partner comes around to it? That is, if he/she sees it.
There are more than 100 million songs about love. We could write our own song about love. We all have different ways we show and want to be shown love. Here's mine.
Do you remember your first car? Has your taste in cars change? Are you like your car? In a perfect world, I would have a BMW X5, but alas, my company car will just have to do.
It's the most terrifying feeling; waking up in the middle of the night, being fully aware of your surroundings, but not being able to move or speak. Welcome to Sleep Paralysis.
If you need to recharge your batteries from time to time, then mostly likely you're an ambivert too!
Because you never know when your time is up and I'm a planner. It's not how I want to be remembered, it's where I'm headed.
Not mine, my parents. It took me talking about it to realize how much my parents divorce affected me, not as a child, but as an adult. Now that I’m married, I can see how getting divorced is as much a life-altering decision, as getting married was.
Growing up in a Latin household has shaped me into the person I am today, however there are still things I do and don’t know why like cutting and rubbing cucumber ends. Please tell me there are other Latinas who still do that.
You’ve heard about it, read about it and now listen to how I incorporated IF to reach my WW Lifetime status and have stayed there since last June. I’m not a doctor, however I would love to play one on TV. This is my (weight loss) journey....what’s yours?
Don’t worry, I’m already healed from this injury, however I think my ego sustained worse. It’s sad how my body has changed in how it heals from injuries...much slower! I've heard that if I slow down I won’t fall? We'll see!
Whether you're with friends or co-workers...as long as the drinks are on special and I can still be in bed by 8….count me in!
If you’re listening this weekend, I’m in Palm Springs with a beer in my hand ,on my vaccination vacation! It felt so good to get my luggage out. This episode is all about my travels with one of my dearest friends from 6th grade. From weekend getaways to Europe, it’s amazing how much we have grown. Just let me stick to my schedule and we’ll be all good. Be prepared, there are more adventures to come!
We all have that one boyfriend. You know the one that sticks out in your head, but for all the wrong reasons. Sure, it took a minute to leave and you probably learned something about yourself, but still….WHAT WERE WE THINKING?
Ahh yes, the college years or I should say the 24 years. After many detours, I finally earned my Bachelors. There was wine involved as it made everything less painful, especially Calculus and IT classes. The payoff was having my mom and husband there right by my side. And no, I'm not going back for my Masters, there isn't enough wine in the world to get me through it.
It's my birthday! Do you remember your bday celebrations? I tried, but there have been so many of them...47! I've learned that family and friends should be celebrated more than just birthdays and holidays! Every day is special. RESURGO
I’m just ready to wear lipstick, have drinks with my friends and ready for a vaccination vacation! I’m done testing my resilience. I learned what is important in life and that staying home is ok. I even picked up a new hobby...podcasting! What did you discover about yourself during lock down?
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm. My faith was tested, my love was on a higher level, even made a video and I ate more hospital food than I ever want to again! Hey, but at least I got my Bachelors degree, you should know by now, I always see the bright side of things.
Everything has led up to this day! Did I miss anything? Nah, it was easy, the hard part comes after. Get all the details, from the night before, to the honeymoon...ok, not all the details, some things are left unsaid. I might have gone off on a few tangents. Don’t forget to subscribe and share! Muah!
Wait! We have to share everything? What does live happily ever after really look like? Work, family, kids, religion...are we retiring together? Disclaimer - we all have the right to change our minds. Don’t we?
When you know, you know. This is what Lifetime movies are made of, sort of… without the snow and the dog. Still not sure if the flat screen made him get down on one knee.
So many to choose from, kinda like diets. Are we to stay with one or explore and see which one fits with our beliefs? Is it as simple as to practice what we learned in kindergarten for our afterlife? Where’s my treat?
These are the conversation starters and end with a thank God that didn’t work out. Went shopping for 34 years and in the end I got my complete outfit.
From being a chubby toddler, shopping, diets, to where I am now. From 239 to 155 and holding steady; still a work in progress. Thank you Weight Watchers...wait a minute...I did the work! Time for my treat, because I deserve it! Fix what's on the inside because it will weigh you down.
You knew this was coming. Grab a drink, because I did. What do you remember about the people who have passed in your life? How do you view death? How do you want to be remembered? Have you prepared your loved ones? One word. ROLODEX. Check it at 30 min.
What to do with my life? Sometimes you gotta rely on your friends to point you in the right direction. Super Bowl memories! Sharing too much? NEVER! Don’t forget to tip well. Your word is all you have, no matter the cost. Finally making the move to Los Angeles. Life before responsibilities set in.
You knew more was coming...call-waiting, first job, first kiss, new friends and just trying to figure out who I am and who I want to be. One and done with no social media to capture the moments, Thank God! Get ready for the tangents.
How I grew up, kinda. Childhood is when we develop, create family memories and make lifelong friendships. Come with me as I get nostalgic about how certain times in my life have shaped me to who I am today and can become tomorrow. Don’t be the 4th grader!
Just your average Latina Barbi who likes to talk about everything from childhood to adulthood! This week - why I started a podcast and a list of topics I plan to cover each week. Perfect timing to go for a walk, go on a drive or just simply sit back and relax. You deserve it!
Why am I here? Get to know me, how often to expect recordings. I'll be covering travel, family, friends, marriage, relationships, even with myself, exercise, weight loss, weight gain, shopping, getting old (growing up) and I'm taking suggestions! Each podcast - about 20 minutes, long enough to go on a walk.