Mireya Garcia

De la Roots

Society EN ↓ 33 episodes

De La Roots is a space for meaningful conversations that explore the roots of our social and political challenges. With a focus on lessons, cultura , wisdom, and victories, the podcast amplifies BIPOC voices and stories that often go unheard. Each episode invites reflection, connection, and a deeper understanding of the communities that shape our world. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delaroots Categories: Politics, History, Social Issues, Culture, Mental Health, Holistic Wellness

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Mireya Garcia

Episodes

Episode 8: Mental Health and Activism 04.03.2022 1:10:04

In this episode, we discuss the importance of mental health and activism. This subject affects everybody but as always we share our experiences as women of color. We discuss the struggle to find a good therapist, burnout, self-care, and much more. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 7: Racism/colorism in the Latinx Community 18.02.2022 1:08:29

In this week's episode, we sit down and talk about a critical subject that isn't talked about enough in the Latinx community- racism and colorism. We share our own experiences regarding colorism growing up, anti-Blackness rhetoric, internalized racism, and much more. As always, we try to keep it real with y'all. We hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to like, subscribe and follow us on IG at de_laroot...

Episode 6: First Gen Latinx/Chicanx Woman Experience 05.02.2022 49:33

In this week's episode, we invite Isabel Gurrola to the platica as we share our experiences as three first generation Latinx/Chicanx women. We discuss the "hustle culture", imposter syndrome and the strive to be successful for ourselves and our families. We hope you enjoy! By any means, please rate, review, and follow! And follow Isabel Gurrola on insta @untaught.history @isaaabel52

Episode 5: Femicide and Violence Against BIPOC Women 29.01.2022 1:02:12

TRIGGER WARNING! In this episode, we touch bases on the history and experiences that BIPOC woman face (including our own) within our society regarding sexual violence and femicide.

Episode 4: The "Talk": What Sex Education Didn't Teach Us 24.01.2022 48:12

This week's episode we talk about the toxic misconceptions of sex with special guest, Axel Hernandez (instagram: axel.hz). We discuss the birds, the bees and everything inbetween! Including personal experience and sharing advice we wish we had learned in Sex Education. Enjoy!

Episode 3: Machismo ft. Fabián Pavón 14.01.2022 49:22

This weeks episode we sit down with a special guest Fabián Pavón, where we discuss the toxicity of machismo in the classroom, in our home, and how it shapes our community. Pavón shares his experience as a Chicano and gives a message to our brothers out there working on themselves. We hope you enjoy! You can aslo follow Fabián Pavón on instagram @brownconsciousness!

Episode 2: Feminism, Womanism, and Relationships with Women 07.01.2022 1:20:28

In this weeks episode we discuss the complexity of feminism and elaborate the term "intersectionality" in feminism. We also discuss what womanism is and how it differentiates from feminism. However both equally are meant to empower women in society. Pulling from the work of Roxanne Gay in her book "Bad Feminist{" we also critique feminism and spill some tea regarding our relationship with women du...

Episode 1: De la Roots Intro 30.12.2021 38:43

An intro to "De la Roots" and what our purpose is with our podcasts.