Elena Out Loud

In this heartfelt interview, Veronica Suazo shares her journey of self-discovery, the power of community, and her inspiring work as a therapist, podcaster, and coach. Discover how vulnerability, authenticity, and taking bold steps can transform lives and empower women to choose themselves. Veronica Suazo, podcast, therapy, self-love, community, personal growth, Latina empowerment, resilience, coac...

Five months after leaving real estate, Elena gives the honest update she wishes more people would share — the fear, the faith, the confusion, and the burning desire to keep going anyway. No highlight reel. Just the real messy middle of building something from scratch, out loud and imperfectly on purpose. Find community and weekly essays at elenaoutloud.substack.com Get the podcast starter guide at...

The Bad Bunny concert was more than a performance — it was a cultural moment. In this episode, I reflect on what it meant for me as a Latina woman navigating identity, language loss, and generational assimilation. Growing up, I didn't speak Spanish. I felt disconnected from my Latina roots and struggled to understand where I belonged. Watching this concert brought up deep reflections about what wa...

In this episode, I share a raw and honest reflection on self-doubt, rest, and what it really feels like to start something new before you feel ready. Recorded from my car after a week of illness and missed plans, this conversation is for anyone who feels like everything falls apart the moment they slow down. I talk about the vulnerability of being new, the emotional spiral that can happen when we...

In this episode of  Elena Out Loud , I'm getting honest about something many of us feel but don't always say out loud: being overwhelmed while also deeply grateful for the life we're living. I talk about the emotional complexity of a full and busy life and what it's like to hold the tension between gratitude and stress — especially as a mother and a professional wearing many hats. This conversatio...

In this episode, I'm sharing something that feels both exciting and vulnerable: the story of how I finally decided to start my YouTube channel. This didn't happen overnight. For a long time, I let self-doubt, procrastination, and fear keep me stuck. I questioned whether I had anything useful to say, whether my voice really mattered, and whether putting myself out there would actually make a differ...

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about a recent loss in my family and the waves of grief that have followed. This isn't a polished story — it's real, raw, and honest. I share what it's been like to sit with my emotions, give myself permission to not have it all together, and allow space for both chaos and compassion. Grief can feel unpredictable — one day heavy, the next quiet — and that...

In this episode, I share a real-life story about a recent playdate that turned into a powerful lesson on boundaries, communication, and cultural expectations. When another parent reacted negatively to a boundary I set, it forced me to reflect on how I uphold my values — especially as a Latina mom navigating community, respect, and self-worth. I'll talk about why saying "no" can feel so hard, how c...

In this episode I'll tell you about my perimenopausal journey and the lack of support I've been getting from my medical team. I'll also tell you changes I've been making in how I communicate and interact with medical professionals. 

Well that was a long break! When I first started this podcast in 2025 (5 years ago!), it started because I've been a long time writer, and vlogger. I in fact have never stopped writing, journaling, or vlogging, I did however stop sharing all of my thoughts with you. So, welcome back. In this episode I'll share what I learned from the past five years, and especially pandemic, why I took a break fro...

In this episode I get the amazing chance to speak with artist, wellness entrepreneur, and over all game changer, Chantel Rodriguez. She shares her beautiful family story and talks about how those early experiences impacted how she lives her life, loves her family, and builds her business. 

In this episode I speak with certified Hypnotherapist, Nicole Hernandez. We talk about her journey to hypnotherapy and how she healed her own body from a chronic illness through the power of hypnosis and meditation. I can't wait for you all to hear this amazing interview!

I'm so honored and proud to be speaking with my friend and Life Coach Lauren Brollier. As many of you already know I thought the idea of having a life coach was a bit silly, when I met Lauren, I could tell she had information that could lead me into a more fulfilling and joyful life. I can't wait for you all to meet her and hear the story of how she came into this transformational work. 

I was so excited about this collaboration with two dynamic Latinas who are paving the way for other young, professional women of color to have interesting conversations. As we talked about our lives and our work, the conversation took an interesting turn and we started to talk about the things that make being a woman of color hard. We talked about some of the things we've encountered and had to en...

I met a new friend! She's a fellow podcaster and also from the Bay Area. Christina Rodriguez is a marketing and business expert, a mom, podcaster, and a fierce fair housing advocate. She runs her own organization teaching underserved communities the basics of fair housing. She shares some of her hardships and how her experiences led her to pave a new path for her and her family.

In this episode I'll tell you about a time in my life when I faced a really tough financial situation (it happened more than once) and how I took that experience to get through finding myself without any active income during this pandemic. 

There's so much advice to be positive and remain calm, but what happens when we ignore all the real emotions we are feeling? In this episode I talk about why it's hard for me to stay positive during times like these. 

This is not a good time for my hormones on a normal day, but with all that's going on around it, let me tell you the extra measures I've been taking each day to make sure I don't lose my sh*t!

In this episode I'll talk about what is really confusing me about this whole CoronaVirus epidemic we are facing, and how that relates to some important life lessons about being resourceful.

This is my first interview of 2020 and we are talking about giving birth! I talk with Doula and Birthing Expert Mama Elena about what it's like to help mamas in the birthing process. I'll also share my own birth story.

It's this podbaby's half birthday! I'm so grateful for this community. In this episode I talk about how creating a community has helped me to realize other goals and projects.

In this episode, I'll tell you about what I do with all those haters out there. And I even share a jealousy confession of my own.

I'm dealing with a crossroads situation. Find out how I'm dealing with it.

In this episode I'll tell you my thoughts on women as sex objects and what it means to women who want to be taken seriously. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

In this episode I'll talk about the science of living your best life and why my morning routine is so important to me.