Brillando Babes

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...

In this extraordinary episode of we dive into the captivating and heartwarming story of Sharlotte who defied convention and opted for home births after experiencing two hospital births, including one c-section. Join us for an intimate and vulnerable conversation with Sharlotte as she recounts her transformative journeys of embracing the power and beauty of natural birthing. In this deeply personal...

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 So say pa'l ca...

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. Legal Disclaimer: Please be advise...

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. Discover practical tips and techniques to cultivate mindfulness in your daily life, enabling you to reduce stress, increase focus, and find inner peace. In this episode, you'...

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. Tune in to discover a treasure trove of tips, guidance, and resou...

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! Legal Disclaimer: Please be advised that any features with  Coral Seco, LMHC / on the Brillando Babes podcast are for informational purposes only. The content we provide or discuss during our podcast is...

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!

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" an...

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. Th...

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!

Episode 25: 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 to...

Episode 24: 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 val...

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 ho...

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

Episode 19: 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...

Episode 18: 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, a...

Episode 17: 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 sharin...

Episode 16: 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 ar...

Episode 15: 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!

Episode 14: 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 t...

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!

Episode 12: 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!

Episode 11: 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! Di...

Episode 10: 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 kn...