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MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode VIII It’s an honor to welcome our guest, Vicky Lee-Garza, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Public Health Professional, and fierce advocate for culturally grounded mental health care. Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guest; Vicky Lee-Garza LCSW, MPH.

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode VII In this episode, we explore the rich tradition of Curanderismo — a holistic healing approach to wellness that has been practiced for generations. We are honored to welcome Curandera Sofia Chavez, who brings over 25 years of experience. Join us as we learn about the powerful ways Curanderismo continues to support wellness in our communities.  Your Host...

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode V Today we are excited to introduce some friends from Advocates for Recovery. This grassroots, peer-led organization consists of individuals from across the state who are united by their focus on recovery solutions rather than the challenges of addiction. Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guests; Danny Stange and Dara Mendoza

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode VI In this episode, we are honored to welcome Katt Lovejoy—an inspiring community leader, passionate advocate, and ally to our migrant communities. Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guest; Katt Lovejoy

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode IV Many Latino men grew up hearing that “men don’t cry” and were taught to see vulnerability as a sign of weakness — a message many have internalized over time. It’s crucial that we continue these conversations and work to normalize asking for help when we need it. By doing so, we not only challenge harmful stereotypes, but we can also help save lives.  Yo...

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode III   Los estudiantes inmigrantes se enfrentan a retos para adaptarse a un nuevo idioma, cultura y sistema escolar, lo cual puede afectar su salud mental. En este episodio, conversamos con personas que no solo comprenden estos desafíos de primera mano, sino que también trabajan activamente para crear entornos de aprendizaje más inclusivos y propicios para...

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode II   Today, we are going to explore the profound effects of immigration on mental health and how our community has coped with the trauma, stress, and uncertainties that come with living under the weight of ‘illegality.’ Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guests; Luis Torres, Ph. D and Andrea Loya, Executive Director of Casa de Paz

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode I   What does mental health mean to you? How have your beliefs and values shaped your understanding of it? Together, we will explore the beliefs, values, and lived experiences that define who we are today. We will unpack how these influences have shaped our views on mental well-being and what we’ve chosen to embrace, or leave behind on our journey.  Your H...

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 5, “How does it impact me?” with special guest Nadine Bridges, the Executive Director at One Colorado. In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and Nadine Bridges discuss how big decisions that affect women or the LGBTQ+ community also affect folks from every other community too, to unpack the question - how does...

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 4 , “Liberty and Justice for All?” with guest and Denver city councilor Candi CdeBaca. In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and CdeBaca discuss what it means to build political representation for marginalized communities by building political power . Because if liberty and justice for all requires representati...

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 3 , “What does it mean to be free?” with guest Aurea Bolaños Perea from the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR). In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and Perea peel back the complicated relationship this country has with women and their reproductive freedom. If governme...

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 2, “Constitution 101” with special guest Hans Meyer, an immigration and criminal defense attorney from Colorado. In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and Hans Meyer discuss American freedoms – who gets them, who historically hasn’t, and why there is such a struggle in this country to share those freedoms. 

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by The Weekly Issue El Semanario. This is Episode 1, “So, what is American democracy?” with guest Dr. Luis Torres. In this episode, Latina journalist Lori Lizarraga and Dr. Torres unpack the meaning of the word democracy, its origin story, and its evolution over time. And how that evolution has changed our understanding and practice of d...

En este episodio nos adentramos en la Ciberseguridad. En un mundo donde los dispositivos electrónicos son parte de nuestra vida a cada momento, debemos aprender las principales medidas de seguridad para evitar ser victimas de estafas y engaños digitales. Hoy hablamos con PereTufet Lach,quien ha sido conferenciante internacional, TEDx speaker y ha impartido formaciones en multiples multinacionales....

En este episodio vamos hablar de un día muy especial que fue declarado como Patrimonio Intangible de la Humanidad por la Unesco, y que da lugar a muchas tradiciones para honrar a las personas que ya no están vivas, una especie de símbolo de identidad nacional en México donde nació y se celebra en distintos países especialmente donde viven comunidades indigenas. Con nosotros hoy está Daniel Stange...

 Reproductive Rights - Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights also known as COLOR mobilizes to protect women's rights.  Aurea Bolaños Perea, Strategic Communications Manager discusses the damages it will bring if Roe vs. Wade is overturned.  And COLOR and Cobalt's soon-to-be-introduced House Bill titled the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA).  

Violencia Domestica - En este episodio seguimos navegando las oscuras aguas de la Violencia Domestica ,un tema que afortunadamente cada vez está mas visibilizado pero está vez desde otro lugar. Hablaremos con Diana Chavez, Fundadora y Directora de ''Las Adelitas'', un espacio que invita a las mujeres a sanar las heridas a través del arte y a Jessenia Ascencio, integrante de Las...

CONTAMINANTES DEL AIRE Y EN NUESTROS ALIMENTOS -  En este episodio nos reencontramos con Javier Sierra, Director Asociado de Comunicaciones de Sierra Club, para hablar de como los distintos contaminantes afectan a nuestro organismo, las leyes que nos protegen de ellos, y qué podemos hacer cuando los alimentos que consumimos también están contaminados.

VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA - En este episodio comenzamos a hablar de una situación que atraviesan miles de personas , y la mayoría de ellas son mujeres que lo sufren desde edades en algunos casos muy tempranas. Nos acompaña  Sonia Rossi, Licenciada en Trabajo Social , con ella empezaremos abordar esta gran problemática. 

Episodio II: La crisis climática . En este episodio Ivana Farbman y Javier Sierra continúan dialogando acerca de la situación actual de la catástrofe climática, los países que generan más contaminación, y el compromiso de los lideres políticos estadounidenses frente a la crisis entre otros temas.

Episodio I: La crisis climática y las grandes empresas de servicios públicos. En este episodio, la presentadora ivana Farbman se sienta con Javier Sierra. Columnista Nacional y Director Asociado de Comunicaciones de Sierra Club. 

Episode 2: A move in the right direction. In this Episode we sit down with ACLU Colorado's Executive Director Deborah Richardson to discuss the recent indictments against Aurora's Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue Paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain. We also discuss her mission to leave the world a better place and her vision for the ACLU of Colorado.

Episode I: Voting Rights In this Episode we discuss Voting Rights with Luis Torres, Phd. and Jennifer Samano a Community Organizer with the ACLU of Colorado. 

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) discuss their efforts to ensure safety on Colorado’s roadways and their new campaign that promotes the necessity of wearing seatbelts.