La Madrastra Podcast

Painful periods are not normal... and so many women experience them, but why?! While there could be an endless list of reasons, Endometriosis could be one of them, and not enough folks are talking about it.  Stepmamacitas, hermanas, sisters, in this episode we dive into female reproductive health, in an interview with Sarah Yvonne, co-founder of Latinas con Endo, to discuss a chronic disease that...

What does your stepchild call you? What do you call your stepchild? And does that feel right for you and them? In this episode we are diving into labels, names, and titles, and how these impact the stepmamacita experience. We will explore personal stories, cultural insights, parental alienation, and practical advice related to how words shape our feelings, relationships, and self-perception, espec...

Did you ever feel like the adult in the room, or have to do parental things as a kid? In this episode we get into the what, why, and how of the parentified experience. We will discuss the impact of parentification in the moment, but also the long-term effects of growing up too fast.  We will discuss how parentification impacts our experience as stepmoms, and what we can do to address the feelings,...

Alguna vez has querido salir corriendo de tu trabajo? O dejar tu carrera por completo? Si sí, vas a poder relacionarte, machín!  Estoy de regreso, StepMamacitas! y he hecho varios cambios que me encantaria compartirles. En este episodio, vamos a lanzarnos al sistema escolar, platicar de ambientes de trabajo tóxicos, y mi decision de dejar mi carrera de más de 20 años. Hay que ponerlos al día! Ques...

Have you ever felt the itch to leave a job or maybe completely change careers? If this is you, then you're going to be able to relate, big time!  I'm back, StepMamacitas! and I've made some major changes that I want to let you in on. In this episode, we dive into school systems, toxic work environments, and my decision to leave a 20+year career in education. Let's catch up! Que...

Bienvenidas al 2026! En este episodio tenemos una gran invitada- Martha Alicia de Mujer Barro. Martha es una madre, y artista, que promueve la salud, bienestar, y nuestra conexión con la tierra, la naturaleza, y nuestras raíces- a través del barro! Trabajar y crear con el barro presenta  una gran oportunidad para trabajar emociones fuertes y otras experiencias difíciles que vienen con la madrastri...

Alright, Neplantleras- get ready for a fun and engaging conversation with Jorge Xolalpa-Vazquez, author of "Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla: A Soul Suspended Between Two Worlds." We will get into the experience of straddling different identities and his journey towards re-affirming identity and self-acceptance, and tie it back to the StepMamacita experience. We will even get into astronomy AND ex...

Are you curious about tarot, but need a little more info before you run out to get yourself your own deck? If this is you, you're going to love this episode as we're joined by Rochelle Valdez, founder of Brown Bruha, who shares her journey connecting with the spirit world and the influences that shaped her path. We're going to get into ancestral roots, re-affirming indigenous ways,...

Are you curious about the different ways plants, flowers, herbs, and comidita can support and uplift during difficult moments? Yes? Then you don't want to miss this episode in which we get into herbal teas, traditional remedies, limpias, essential oils, and more. As stepmamacitas- we can find much beauty and support in the plantitas, especially during those difficult stepmom experiences.  Dis...

My first 2-part interview- se pone re-bueno el chisme! In this episode, we dive into the daughter of immigrant identity (heavy on the eldest daughter experience), the hustle, and finding crystals. We get into Reiki a little bit more in the 2nd episode... To be continued...   If you would like to learn more about Reiki, or book a Reiki session with Daisy (cause she is ahhhhmazing), please visit her...

My first 2-part interview- se pone re-bueno el chisme! In this episode, we dive into the daughter of immigrant identity (heavy on the eldest daughter experience), the hustle, and finding crystals. We get into Reiki a little bit more in the 2nd episode... To be continued...   If you would like to learn more about Reiki, or book a Reiki session with Daisy (cause she is ahhhhmazing), please visit her...

Let's talk limpias and spiritual hygiene! In this episode, we are joined by Diana Zuniga, a healer, coach, cultural worker, medicine woman, organizer, certified Liberatory Coach, and Founder of Tres Lunas Consulting. We take a deep dive into the healing traditions that we love, including limpias, danza azteca, connecting with plants, and more. This episode is the first in a series about diffe...

En este episodio vamos a hablar de ... la máscara.  Las máscaras son un símbolo de límites, protección, escondite y hasta actuación. De una u otra forma, todas nos ponemos la máscara de vez en cuando. En este episodio nos vamos a preguntar: ¿qué estamos ocultando… y por qué? ¿Y cuándo, dónde, y con quién estamos dispuestas a quitarnos esa máscara para mostrarnos tal cual somos? Las máscaras y los...

As Halloween is around the corner, this episode will be all about masks- mascaras! Masks are a symbol of boundaries, protection, hiding, and/or performance. In one way or another, we all wear a mask sometimes, or in specific setting. In this episode, we are going to ask ourselves: what are we covering up and why? And- when and where, and with who, are we willing to remove that mask, to be seen for...

Have you ever heard of the term "Doula?"  In this episode, Doula and Stepmom, Daisy Hamory, founder of Monarca Birth joins us as we discuss doula life and step-motherhood, how doulas support birthing folk, and the benefits of having a doula have your back through birth. She also shares with us, her story, her journey into step-motherhood. Join us as we chat it up! If you're seeking...

Y si me llegaran a deportar? Tu te has hecho esta pregunta? O tal vez, te gustaria saber que les espera a seres queridos que pudieran ser deportados?  En este episodio vamos a hablar con dos expertas en el tema, Erika y Nancy de Al Otro Lado, una organización bi-nacional que apoya a inmigrantes deportados al llegar a Mexico. Hablaremos sobre como prepararse en caso de una detención o deportación,...

En este episodio, vamos a hablar de la pérdida, del duelo, del miedo —en especial ese miedo a perder a la familia, y cómo todo eso se conecta con la experiencia de ser madrastra. Nos enforcaremos en entender exactamente que es el luto y el duelo despues de una gran perdida, y cuales son reacciones fisicas, mentales, y emocionales. Se compartirán algunas herramientas, consejitos y estrategias para...

In this episode we are going to dive into why so many of us are feeling a strong sense of loss, grief, and fear, specifically around losing family, and how that ties into the stepmother experience. We're gonna get historical. We're gonna get psychological. And we're gonna get practical as we review tools, tips and strategies to help us process some of these fears, the grief we may b...

¿Te sientes estresada y no sabes cómo manejar tanta preocupación?  En este episodio vamos a platicar del estrés crónico: qué es, el impacto en nuestra salud física, mental y emocional, cómo el cuerpo nos ayuda a asegurar nuestra sobrevivencia, y 4 estrategias para interrumpir el estrés crónico y ayudarnos a superarlo y salir adelante! Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks...

Are you feeling stressed and dont really know what to do about it?  In this episode we are going to break down chronic stress: what it is, the mental, physical, and emotional impact it can have on us, how our body attempts to protect us and ensure our survival, and 5 ways to interrupt chronic stress to help us thrive!  Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to...

Para las madrastras que son hijas de inmigrantes, la identidad de “la forastera” es complicada, puede impactar nuestra salud mental y fisica, y ahorita aun más, por el clima de criminalización y rechazo a los inmigrantes.  En este episodio, nos enfocamos en la realidad compartida por madrastras y inmigrantes, la identidad de forastera, y que hacer o considerar cuando nos sentimos que no pertenecem...

In this episode we are going to continue discussing immigration issues, while also addressing what is part of the stepmom reality for many- the "outsider" identity. For first generation, daughter of immigrant stepmoms, the "outsider” identity may be hitting a little different these days, with the current criminalization and rejection of immigrants, as well as the daily reminders tha...

Life in LA… southern cali, the violence towards the people has truly been outta control. In this episode we are going to continue our conversation about immigration, and take a moment to chat it up with two leaders from ORALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment), that are doing some amazing work to support the Long Beach immigrant community: Associate Director Maribel Cruz...

En este episodio, vamos a tomar una pequeña pausa del tema de la madrastridad para enfocarnos en el tema mas fuerte en este momento, la inmigración, lo que está pasando en la calle, y cómo todo esto se conecta con la salud mental, la crianza de nuestros hijos, nuestras relaciones y la dinámica familiar en general.  Vamos a platicar sobre la experiencia de ser hijos de inmigrantes, de lo que es ser...

In this episode we are going to step back from the stepmother experience and widen our lens to discuss immigration, current events, and justice in the streets, and how all of this relates to parenting, mental health, and action-oriented self-care.  We will get into the children of immigrants' experience, talk about being the eldest daughter in a Mexican family, and early memories of La Migra....