Soul Conversations with Z: Healing in The Raw

In Soul Conversations with Z – Episode 19: When Trauma Steals a Child’s Voice, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Rowena Moore to unpack the powerful connection between trauma and a child’s ability to communicate. Together, they explore how trauma, beginning as early as the womb, can impact language development, emotional expression, and a child’s ability to process and share their experiences ....

In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez and Christian DiMola address a deeply hidden and often unspoken battle many men face. With honesty and compassion, they explore the intersection of pornography, shame, and faith, and how silence within the church can intensify the struggle. This episode creates space for truth, healing, and accountability, reminding listeners that fre...

In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez dives into the emotional roots of eating habits with Rekishia McMillan, revealing how food often becomes a coping mechanism for unresolved pain, stress, and trauma. Through an honest and insightful conversation, they explore how emotional eating is less about hunger and more about what’s “eating at you,” highlighting the connection be...

In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez explores how the responses of others can unintentionally complicate the grieving process. She unpacks the ways people minimize, rush, or misunderstand grief, and how these “grief blockers” can leave us feeling unseen and unsupported. This episode offers insight, validation, and gentle guidance on honoring your grief while navigating t...

Have you ever felt off but couldn't explain why — even when the bloodwork came back fine? In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with integrative medicine provider and Air Force veteran Rekishia McMillan, who shares her own seven-year journey of being dismissed, overmedicated, and unheard — until she found answers through both prayer and holistic health. Together...

Are you reacting to your partner or to the younger version of them? In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez unpacks the deeper meaning behind relationship conflict, exploring the dynamic between the pursuer and the avoider and how past wounds shape present reactions. She reveals how our bodies respond to what feels familiar, not always what’s right, and invites listeners to...

In this episode, we celebrate women in social work and therapy, exploring the strength, compassion, and resilience it takes to carry both personal and professional responsibilities. Through heartfelt stories, the conversation reveals the unseen emotional labor behind the work and how identity, culture, and lived experiences shape the way women show up to heal others.

In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez introduces her powerful Relationship Basket Framework, a practical way to understand where people truly belong in our lives. She explores how misplaced expectations create heartbreak and how shifting relationships into the right “basket” can bring clarity, peace, and healthier boundaries.

In this episode of, Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez and her husband Antonio open up about 33 years of love, loss, trauma, and the daily choice to stay committed through it all. With honesty and faith at the center, they share the real do’s and don’ts of marriage, the wounds that tested them, and the healing that brought them closer.  Resources from this episode: Night Light: A Devotio...

In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with BJ for an honest, faith-centered conversation about dating in today’s culture, emotional readiness, and what it truly means to prepare for marriage.

In this Episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and approach the new year with intention, clarity, and faith. Through practical tools like SMART goals, vision boards, and prayerful reflection, she explores how small, realistic steps can align us with God’s timing and purpose.   Resources mentioned in this episode: -Bloom Journal: https://a.c...

In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with guest Jo Torres for an honest, faith-centered conversation about the realities of marriage no one prepares you for. From trauma, to emotional intimacy, this episode offers real talk, wisdom, and hope for couples navigating hard seasons

In this raw and heartfelt conversation, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with guest Kimberly Deatore to explore what it means to navigate deep grief during the holiday season. Together, they share personal stories of loss, identity, faith, and healing, offering space for honesty, compassion, and the complexity of missing loved ones in moments meant for joy. This episode invites listeners to sit with th...

In this heartfelt mother–daughter conversation, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with her daughter to explore family roots, cultural identity, faith, and the transitions that shaped their bond. Together, they share tender memories, honest reflections, and the raw moments that strengthened their relationship. 

In Soul Conversations with Z – Episode 5: Love, Growth, and Real Talk: Navigating Relationships, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with her husband and friends to have an unfiltered conversation about marriage, loss, and the resilience it takes to stay connected through life’s hardest seasons. From high school love stories to navigating grief and rediscovering each other after decades of marriage, this...

In Soul Conversations with Z – Episode 4: “Breaking Chains: Addiction, Healing, & Hope,” host Zachyra Rodriguez and guest clinician Edison Jaquez have a raw and heartfelt discussion about addiction, recovery, and the road to healing. Together, they explore the roots of substance abuse, the power of understanding and compassion, and how cultural and family dynamics influence recovery. Resources...

In this reflective episode of Soul Conversations with Z, host Zachyra Rodriguez explores the power and purpose of stillness through faith. Drawing from Exodus 14:14, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still,” she shares personal insights on surrendering control, trusting God in uncertain seasons, and finding peace amidst life’s chaos. A heartfelt reminder that sometimes, stillness i...

In this episode of Soul Conversations with Z, Zachyra Rodriguez sits down with breast cancer survivors Antonia and Marissa for an unfiltered conversation on faith, survival, and strength. The women share their deeply personal journeys—from diagnosis and treatment to healing, self-esteem, and rediscovering joy—reminding listeners of the power of faith, early detection, and community support.  Resou...

In this debut episode, Zachyra Rodriguez introduces the heart and purpose of her podcast: creating a safe, unfiltered space to explore trauma, grief, faith, and healing. She shares her personal journey of resilience, loss, and self-discovery, reminding listeners that while healing is messy, it is possible—and that none of us have to walk through it alone.