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Welcome to our podcast. This week we look back on how the pandemic has effected so many people in the past year. We discussed the long term affects, studies that have been done, and ways to continue to reduce some of the negative effects of this.

What can we do right now to help reduce the negative effects:

Engage in relaxing activities.

Exercise and stretching, reading, listening to music, meditation and prayer, journaling, and hobbies can help relieve stress that can be associated with isolation.

Follow a routine. Daily routines promote a sense of purpose and normalcy. Maintain healthy habits. Eating well, getting enough sleep, and engaging in physical activity can promote better mental health.

Stay connected. If conditions limit in-person contact, phone calls, email, texting, social media platforms, and videoconferencing can be used to stay in touch. Stay informed. Keeping in the loop can be particularly important for those isolated due to a dangerous threat, such as a disease outbreak. Learning the facts about their risk can help people avoid feeling panicky. That said, controlling media consumption is also helpful –– too much exposure to negative news can feed anxiety.

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Hello, welcome to Living As Latinas💜

This week we will be discussing the power of perspectives.The ability to reframe a situation is an important skill that can transform your life and our world. Join us in discussing how we can clear our lenses so we can view life from a higher perspective.

We can argue that how we see our lives is how we live our lives. Our perspective is arguably the single greatest aspect of our uniqueness. It is also the foundation for one of the most powerful tools through which we can relate to and build relationships with others: perspective taking.

We each have an uniquely valuable perspective on life—a lens through which we interpret our lives. Through our perspective, we define what makes sense to us, which is differentiated from how others see and experience life.

What type of lenses are you looking through? Do you generally see problems or possibilities?

Your viewpoint shapes your thoughts, decisions, actions -- and ultimately, your feeling of success. For example, have you ever wondered why people in some of the poorest parts of the world seem happier than those in the wealthiest nations? It's probably because they view life through the values-lenses of health and family versus wealth and fame.

If you are experiencing a challenging time right now, think about how you can shift your perspective. If you've lost your job, maybe it's an opportunity to go back to school or turn your hobby into a business. If you must reduce your spending, maybe it's an opportunity to streamline your entire life and spend more time around the dinner table with your family. If you have received a diagnosis, perhaps it's a reminder of the importance of healthy living.

Taking an optimistic viewpoint of the chaos in our external world, maybe it's time for all of us to go inside ourselves and reevaluate our core values. It may even usher us into a new spiritual paradigm where the currency is how many people we can inspire versus how many things we can acquire.

The ability to reframe a situation is an important skill that can transform your life and our world. Today, take time to clear your lenses so you can view life from a higher perspective.

Action steps: Here are some action step suggestions that you can start taking 👉Be a neutral observer. When a situation occurs, don't immediately judge it. Take a deep breath and take yourself out of it. Try to see it from multiple angles. 👉Take an optimist viewpoint. Look for the opportunity in a seemingly "bad" situation. Deliberately test out a new perspective. Next time you are in a traffic jam, don't fret about "wasted" time. Use it as a chance to meditate or do some isometric exercises. 👉Be grateful for what you have. Next time you think you have it bad, think about those who have it worse. Remember the Denis Waitely quote: "I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet." 👉Offer your services to someone who could benefit from your talents. This may change their perspective as well as your own. 👉Keep a "belief journal." Write down your core values and beliefs. Determine which ones serve you and which ones don't. Constantly review it and make adjustments.

🙏Affirmation: Today, I have an optimistic view on life. I look for the opportunity in every situation. I accept new ideas and viewpoints. I know that all is working for my highest good. I understand that the outside world is based on my thoughts and mental attitude. If I control my mind and frame of reference, I have controlled everything... in my control. Today, I have an optimistic view on life.

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This week we will be discussing what it means to die. Why are people so afraid of death or dying. How can we change our viewpoints so we don’t live our life missing out on things. If you have felt this way or know someone that does sit back and listen as we discuss Death and dying.

Death is perceived as “going to a better place” “No longer suffering” Many Latino families have a huge religious background where a lot are Christians or Catholics.

Before dying a priest or pastor comes and reads them their last rites and their spirit moves on to a better place. Even though it is viewed this way a huge majority of people live in fear of death which is something is inevitable for us all.

Some key concepts we discuss are: How should we be taught to accept death or how can we do better about this? Treat life as a cycle we all are here for a purpose Death is a natural process of life Death happens to anyone and anything We move on to a better place Appreciate each day because no day is guaranteed Wake up each day grateful to have breath and that we are living

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This week we will be discussing what it means to manifest things. How does this relate to positive psychology and what is that? What are some other viewpoints? We discuss four steps on how to manifest things and make a change in your life!

Four steps to manifest things:

1)Clear space

2)Make clear of what you want.

3)Think it, feel it, and believe it

4)Take it easy

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On this week's episode we are discussing common stereotypes of what being a Latino means. Some of the stereotypes discussed in this episode are:

Latinas are spicy and Latinos are Latin lovers

We don't know how to control our temper

We all have huge families

Latinos are mainly janitors, maids, and gardeners

All Latinos look the same Latino intelligence is judged on our competency in English

All Latinos are machos All Latinos are "illegal"

All Latinos come from poverty

We are either hard workers or lazy

We hope you laugh a little and learn with us about some of the common stereotypes for Latinos.

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Hi welcome to Living as Latinas, I am Yakira and I have my co-host Aury. This week will be discussing every LGBTQ within the Latino culture. I am so excited to have two fellow Latinx podcasters from Lawrence, MA Nina and Rue from SofritoSpeaks joining us!

Some questions answered are:

1)When was the first time you heard a term gay or lesbian and what was your reaction to it?

2)How have our family members and others influenced our viewpoint of the LGBTQ community?

3)Why is there so much controversy with being a part of the LGBTQ community?

4)What are some ways that perhaps things could change in this area? How can Latinos do better with educating each other?

5)If you know someone that is questioning or has come out and what are the best ways to support them?

6)What advice or words of encouragement would you give to anyone in general who are afraid to be who they really are?

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Welcome to Living as Latinas. This week Aury and I interviewed Natalie Garcia. Natalie is a working mother of 3, life coach, nurse and military mom. She balances many roles in her life and she got it! She has been inspiring women in her Bestyear ever project that helps moms like her empower themselves, figure out a better routine that works for their family, and put health and wellness first. I have been following her for a few years and she is so inspiring. I really admire the work that she does and the women’s lives that she has been able to reach.

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On this week’s episode we will be continuing our discussion on self love. Last week we went over what self love is and what it is not. This week we will continue the discussion and go over how we embody it. Stay tuned as we discuss our own experiences with self-love and misconceptions we have had and how we have been able to find it in ourselves.

What does self-love look like?

The following are examples of what self-love can look like in action.

Saying positive things to yourself

Forgiving yourself when you mess up

Meeting your own needs

Being assertive

Not letting others take advantage of or abuse you

Prioritizing your health and wellbeing

Spending time around people who support you and build you up (and avoiding people who don't)

Asking for help Letting go of grudges or anger that holds you back

Recognizing your strengths

Valuing your feelings

Making healthy choices most of the time

Living in accordance with your values

Pursuing your interests and goals

Challenging yourself

Holding yourself accountable

Giving yourself healthy treats

Accepting your imperfections

Setting realistic expectations

Noticing your progress and effort

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Hi welcome to Living as Latinas, I am Yakira and I have my co-host Aury. On this week’s episode we will be discussing the meaning of self-love. There has been a lot of talk about self-love throughout the years and it all sounds great, but what does it actually mean? How do we love ourselves and why does it matter? Stay tuned as we discuss our own experiences with self-love and misconceptions we have had. Follow us at : www.instagram/livingaslatinas Hit subscribe and like our videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiGLTZgtvdU2lwWavkUfLQ Listen to us on:https://anchor.fm/livingaslatinas

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Last week's episode we discussed identity and how important it is. On this week we will be continuing the conversation and discussing how to be authentic and find yourself. Listen and learn as we discuss Identity, part 2.

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On this week's episode we will be discussing identity and how important it is. Without knowing who we are, are we not being authentic? Do you find yourself going with the crowd and what others do but then question your actions later when you are home and by yourself? Are we made to fit in or stand apart? Alone? Listen and enjoy and learn about something new that you may not have heard before on our episode on Identity and finding you!

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This week we will be discussing infertility and our very own Aury how she lived with this and was able to overcome it. We will listen to her very own unique story and life experience as she went through this and answer some questions such as!

Is infertility just a women’s problem or a man’s as well?

In order to get diagnosed with infertility what needs to happen?

How common is this?

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On this week's episode we will be discussing energy vampires: I am sure we all have had our fair share of people who drain us while we spend time with them, they can be a partner, coworker, child, or even yourself. We will give you helpful tools to recognize when you are dealing with one and how to work through it. Listen and enjoy and learn about something new that you may not have heard before on our episode Energy Vampires!

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On this week's episode we will be discussing everything: crystals, healing, and energy. We will be interviewing Yanelli today who has a lot of knowledge about this topic and helping us understand this better. Listen and enjoy and learn about something new that you may not have heard before on our episode Crystals, healing and all things feel good! Follow us on instagram @ LivingasLatinas, Subscribe to our youtube page: LivingasLatinas.

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On this week's episode we will be discussing everything and in between about the difference or similarities between raising all boys vs all girls. Who decides colors for each gender, toys, and the ways that we are "supposed" to raise them. Listen to us discuss all of these difference and the different constructs society has imposed on how we raise each gender. Do you agree or disagree or do things differently? Comment on our pages and let us know!

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Mommy guilt is the uncomfortable feeling that pretty much every mom has experienced at some point or another, where she feels like she’s not living up to the standards of being a good mom. We have all been there at some point although we may hate to admit it. I feel like this is such a taboo subject and it shouldn’t be this week's episode will normalize this feeling and help you find ways to be okay with it. Listen and learn as we discuss this week’s topic on “mom guilts”

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With everything going on around us it can be difficult sometimes to be in the moment and appreciate the good things in life. This week’s episode we will discuss little ways to change your life to help you appreciate it more. Some ways we will discuss are :

Getting to know your neighbors
Spend time with people in the same season of life or completely different
Work on a hobby with someone
Entertain
Keep a gratitude journal
Worked on a strained relationships
Reach out to those in need
Be adventurous
Find meaning
Be a child again
Figure out what important to you

Value is a key that opens many doors.

Set some time aside to reflect and ask yourself: How do you add value into the lives of others? Then ask: How much value do others add into my life?

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Discussing mental health in the Latinx community. The misconceptions and lies regarding mental health that are spread and passed down through generations. Some questions we will answer are:

Why is mental health so important?

Latinos and accessing health care?

Struggles with getting the proper care?

Myth, misconceptions, and lies?

If you are someone that may be experiencing mental health issues, please make sure to reach out to someone. You can start by making an appointment with your PCP and letting them know, starting to see your own therapist, or reaching out to friends and family.

If you feel suicidal or you're in a crisis situation and need immediate assistance, people at these suicide hotlines in the U.S. are there to help.

1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) - National Hopeline Network
1-866-488-7386 (1-866-4.U.TREVOR aimed at gay and questioning youth)

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We will be discussing the complexities of dating and relationships in 2020. We have our special gust Stephanie speaking about some of her experiences and elaborating on how she navigates dating through this pandemic. Some topics discussed are:

How do you go about finding someone in this era?
What are the differences now in knowing if someone is really interested in you?
Are there any unspoken rules when it comes to finding love online?
What are some funny dating stories you have?
What about safety? What safety precautions should be taken when online dating?
How different is dating now then it was like 5 years ago? 15 years ago?
How has online dating helped/not helped with dating?
How has social media helped/not helped with dating?
Sex? Hooking up? Tell me more?
Has the definition of what is acceptable now and perhaps in the past changed?
What advice would you give someone just entering the dating scene right now.

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Our first episode regarding the challenges we face dealing with Covid19. Kids will be going back to school and we have the tough decision of deciding what's best.

Some questions answered this week are:

What were some of the concerns/worries we had when deciding whether to send kids to school or not?
Mom guilt in relation to everything that is going on
Stress and how it has affected family life/ any self care activities/things that have helped?
How are we feeling now that we have a month down of school in relation to how we felt before school started?
How did we deal with friends/family opinions about our decision?
What were some misconceptions we had before school started?
What advice would we give others. What has worked for us?

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