The Breaking Bread Podcast: Conversations over Dinner

Has anybody ever told you something negative about yourself that you started to believe? Has that somebody been you? What do you do to fight the negative thoughts in your brain? As we celebrate our first year of the podcast being launched and the impact it's had on so many listeners, we also understand that there's a weight on the words that we speak. On this episode we share about the imp...

We can't believe it's been one year! So much has happened since we started and we want to celebrate with you! Tune in to see what we expect out of 2024 and how we've grown in 2023 as we go back and connect all the puzzle pieces of this year.

On this episode, Andrea & Dubraska take you back to their origin story of where they came from and how it shaped them to be who they are today.

In the words of Chris Stapleton: "for once in our life, let's take our chances and roll the dice". On this episode, Andrea & Dubraska give us a glimpse into how they're navigating new beginnings in their professional and personal life. Tune in to know why they've been a little quiet for the last few weeks.

Do you believe your purpose is behind your passion? If so, is your passion worth pursuing? In this episode, we broke bread with our friend Gabriel as we talked about his journey as a full time creative, all things faith, calling, taking risks, and how these all correlate into one: finding purpose within what truly ignites our soul on fire.

Do you feel like you’re in a season of change? Or of a new beginning? Is there really such a thing as “the right time?” We are launching our first episode for season 3, where we talk about leaving your comfort zone, what it’s like to step out in faith, and the current changes Dubraska is going through, as she shares her current journey on taking a big leap of faith and what that really entails.

Join us in celebrating a milestone as our cohost Dubraska turns 30! We reflect on growth, share life lessons and goals, and embrace the journey ahead. We ask her "what is the why behind her want?" and welcome her into a new decade!

Do you want to play the long game? In order make it happen, sometimes you have to make small changes that lead to better habits. We sat down with Alex Piloto, a graphic designer and creative to talk about his journey with faith, mental health, and finding purpose in his creativity while transitioning from the marketing field to ministry. We also talked about his health journey and the importance i...

On this episode of the Breaking Bread, we dive deep into the topic of "Community over Competition" within the creative field. We passionately explore the transformative power of collaboration and the immense benefits it brings to artists, designers, writers, and creators of all kinds. So grab your favorite cup of coffee, get ready to break bread with us and embark on a journey towards bu...

It’s not about me, it’s about what’s beyond me. In this episode, we talk about the importance of photography being a people-business, and creating an experience for those we are photographing. The power of story telling requires us to not make our work about us, but about what is in front of us. We also talk about how serving has changed our lives and perspective as creatives, and how we place God...

We're back!!! It's been a month and we hope you haven't missed us too much! On this episode Andrea & Dubraska talk about their journey with photography, balancing the freelance world with resting and being in a season of transition between pursuing your passion and a season of waiting.

There's something to be said about spending time alone, not in isolation, but in solitude, especially when you feel like you're outgrowing spaces, people and places. As we wrap up season 1 of The Breaking Bread podcast, we talk about the need to pull back and spend one-on-one time alone with God and with ourselves, as we look ahead towards the next season of life. We’ll be back soon, stay...

Girls say finding true friends and a girl gang is difficult, but the reality is that you'll receive what you give. Ecclesiastes 4:10 says: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. On this episode, Andrea sits at the table with Becks and Britt to talk about their friendship and how they've learned to support each othe...

Everyone loves a good redemption story but what if you're in the "in-between" season? Or catch yourself stuck in the friend-zone over and over again? We finally had the opportunity to sit down with our friend Greg Burgess, and if you know him, then you know he is now married to the love of his life and best friend, Carolina (which we ALL saw coming). But it's what he did in the &...

They say a man's brain is like a waffle and a woman's brain is like spaghetti. But what happens when you get misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression and bipolar personality disorder, only to then get properly diagnosed with ADHD?  Meet Tina E. an ADHD coach, that went through years of trying to understand why her brain worked the way it did without getting the proper help, until she did. Now she's h...

The second part to Eddie's episode is all about relationships. Eddie is actually one of the reasons why the Breaking Bread podcast started, he interviewed Andrea back in October 2022 for his podcast, After the Storm, where she shared her story about calling her wedding off in 2015. That episode had so much engagement  and feedback, plus some encouragement from other friends, it helped launch...

They say Preacher’s Kids have a tendency to rebel against religion and the church. If you grew up with family members in ministry or in a strict Christian environment, you’ll be able to relate to Eddie’s story, host of the After the Storm podcast and a son and nephew of pastors. In this episode, we place him on the hot seat and talk about why he pulled away from the church, how he's questioned his...

At 35 years old, Andrea reminisces on her past and the battle with anxiety, depression and hormonal imbalances she endured in her late 20s - early 30s. On International Women's Day we speak about how she navigated through her mental struggles and searched for other solutions besides medication.  Special shoutout to Victoria Franca from Omne Wellness @victoria.wellness

In this episode we answer questions we've been asked regarding social pressure when being single and in relationships, especially from Hispanic families along with how we feel about Valentines Day and finding contentment in being single. From our hearts to yours, we hope everyone had a feliz dia del amor y la amistad, because we love celebrating friendships! 

We’ve all heard of the “savior complex” but what happens when you’re the one that desires to be saved? On this episode, Annie, opens up about how her search for stability after her parents divorce led her down a spiral of abusive relationships until it got out of control to finding her healing and worth through community but especially through her faith

Some friendships aren’t meant to last forever. Break ups with friends can hurt just as bad as they do with significant others and affect the way we approach people and relationships later. In this episode, Andrea & Dubraska share about their break ups with best friends, dating within the church, accountability and forgiveness.

Get to know Danielle Rodas, professional dancer and social media influencer. The world of dance may seem glam but when you hit rock bottom it is anything but that. Danielle shares her story on how she's finding her journey back to her faith and making her professional dance life coexist with her beliefs.

On our newest episode, we finally had the pleasure of breaking bread with one of Andrea's closest friends, Brittani, over vegan tacos! We're sharing her story on how she was "stuck in the mud" and the changes she's had to make to become confident in herself and in who God is calling her to be after going through heartbreak. This is her story on growth and how she pulled herself out of the mud she...

We're back and it's 2023! In this episode we talk about the importance of rest, boundaries, our love languages and checking your circle. Get to know a little bit more about us before we sit to eat with our guests next week. 

Merry Christmas! Your favorite duo hasn't gone anywhere... yet! We recorded one more episode before 2022 ends because there were so many highs and lows this year but it brought us you, this podcast, AND obviously each other. Get to know a little bit of what we've been through before we go on a holiday break!