Listen, Mija Podcast

This episode unpacks the tangled web of stigma, survival, empowerment, and safety that surrounds sex work, porn, and platforms like OnlyFans—especially from the perspective of Latina women who have been shaped by cultural expectations and religious morals. The host reflects on how centuries of misogyny, economic inequality, and shame-based sexual education create our default attitudes, and challen...

In this raw and revolutionary episode, we unpack what it means to be a sexually empowered Latina —  on our own damn terms . We explore how our culture, family, religion, and generational narratives have shaped our relationship with sex, pleasure, and the body — and how we’re unlearning shame to reconnect with our divine feminine power. We dive into the myths that hold us back —  la Virgen, la márt...

Hey amiguis!!! Welcome to episode 8! Part 1 in our cheeky 3 part sexy series ! In this episode, we are unpacking the mess, magic, and mental gymnastics of being a grown-ass woman trying to date, build confidence, and redefine what sex and self-love mean after years of shame and silence. This isn’t about “being a hoe” in the messy way we were taught—but more about reclaiming sensuality, curiosity,...

Hey, hey, hey ya'll! We have another fun one for you this week! “Mija, Did You Hear That?” A look at the spooky, the spiritual, and the stuff our tias swear happened at your cousin’s quince. 👻✨ Latinx Ghost Stories: More Than Just Scary We  all  grew up with them—the whisper of  La Llorona  near a river, the  El Cucuy  threat when you misbehaved, the chill of a rocking chair creaking with no...

Hola Amiguis!! In episode 6, we explors and frame the heart of the brujería movement as an act of spiritual sovereignty, cultural reclamation, and resistance. Listeners will explore how colonization severed our people from sacred earth-based practices and how millennials and Gen Z are reclaiming brujería, curanderismo, and Indigenous spirituality with power and purpose. Brujería  is not devil wors...

Grief Is a Wound We Inherit: Exploring personal and ancestral grief in our culture. Episode Description: In this deeply personal and healing episode, we explore the many faces of grief through the lens of Latinx and Latina millennial experiences. From mourning loved ones to grieving lost versions of ourselves, we open up about how our cultural identity, family dynamics, and generational expectatio...

This week on Listen, Mija we are talking about  pop culture  - films from the 80s/90s/2000s that we grew up on from the perspective of the Latina lens!  The movies of the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s— Love Actually, Never Been Kissed, 16 Candles, She’s All That, Labyrinth, Cruel Intentions, Scream, Fear, Cry-Baby, Romeo + Juliet, Kids, Rent, American Beauty —were sold to us as romantic, iconic, and f...

In episode 3 of Listen, Mija - we get deep exploring the topic about  relationships with ourselves . We all had a lot of thoughts on this one! Growing up Latina, many of us were taught—explicitly or silently—that love looks like sacrifice. We’re praised for being selfless, strong, and always there for everyone else. We’re daughters, sisters, comadres, caretakers. But rarely are we taught to be our...

Hey ya'll! In episode 2 of Listen, Mija we get into all the juicy details about relationships, situationships and navigating those things as a parent. We share insights on different types of relationships that we are a part of as well as thoughts on blended families. Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe! You can find us online and learn more at: ⁠ ⁠www.listenmijapod.com⁠ Ways to Listen...

Hey Amiguis! Welcome to episode numero uno (number 1) of Listen, Mija! Today we are taking some time to introduce ourselves (Jen, Jennie and Stella) and we are exploring relationships! We are asking, "what crosses the line into crazy girlfriend territory. Let's get into it! Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe! You can find us online and learn more at: ⁠ www.listenmijapod.com Ways...