Unlocking Our Code Podcast

For years, many of us move through life deeply connected to the roles we carry—mother, caregiver, provider, protector. These roles become so intertwined with our identity that we begin to believe they are who we are. But what happens when those roles begin to change? When children grow up, become independent, and need us differently, many parents find themselves face to face with a deeper question...

In this episode of Unlocking Our Code Podcast, we talk about the unraveling that can happen during a sacred pause — the seasons in life that slow us down unexpectedly and invite us into deeper awareness, reflection, and reconnection with ourselves. We explore what it feels like to navigate emotional exhaustion, uncertainty, disconnection, healing, and growth while life is still happening around us...

There are two types of disconnection:  One that sneaks up on you as an adult…  And the one that begins in childhood, long before you even knew what “self” meant. In this soul-opening episode, we share the truth about what happens when we grow up in survival mode — and how that disconnection follows us into adulthood. From childhood chaos and family dysfunction, to the masks we wore in our careers,...

In this episode of Unlocking Our Code , we open up a raw, honest conversation about spirituality not the polished version, not the aesthetic, not the “perfect light-and-love” image… but the real, lived experience of what it means to be human and spiritual at the same time. We talk about what spirituality has looked like for each of us, what it hasn’t, and how the journey never asks us to lose our...

In this episode, we dive deep into the difference between unconscious love and conscious love   and the truth that we can’t create a conscious relationship if we’re still disconnected from ourselves. Unconscious love is the kind of love most of us were conditioned to know. It’s reactive, rooted in fear, and driven by old wounds. It’s the space where blame replaces accountability, where we expect o...

In this powerful conversation, we invited our teenage daughters— Mia Hernandez and Abbygail Munguia —to join us as special guests. Together, we opened up the unseen layers of the emotional world of teens. What we often label as “attitude,” “moodiness,” or “silence” is sometimes something much deeper: unspoken feelings, hidden pressures, and a longing to be understood. Mia and Abbygail bravely shar...

In Part 1, we shared the story of survival—the cost of staying in an abusive relationship, and the years of trauma and violence endured. In Part 2, we turn to what comes after survival. Life doesn’t simply return to normal when the abuse ends—the echoes remain. This episode looks at the aftermath: the anger and rage that surface, the grief and fear of the unknown, and the challenge of beginning to...

In this first part of our two-part series, we open the door to one of the hardest but most important conversations—domestic violence. My sister (Socorro Garcia) joins us to share her powerful story. At just 14 years old, she entered a relationship that quickly became abusive, and over the years it escalated to violence, manipulation, and trauma that nearly cost her life. With four children caught...

In this episode, we open up about the beauty and challenge of new beginnings —those moments that feel like endings but are really blessings in disguise. We share our own journeys: stepping into life after leaving behind old jobs, shedding identities we once used to survive, and letting go of unhealthy attachments that no longer serve us. New beginnings ask us to trust ourselves, to strip away the...

 In this episode, we explore the delicate balance of raising sons through both the mother’s and father’s perspectives. We talk about how a mother’s instinct to shelter and protect can, at times, unintentionally block a boy’s transition into manhood, and how the father’s role in shaping his son’s strength and identity is just as vital. Together, we unpack the fears that fuel this imbalance — includ...

Awakening from the “good girl” program means shedding an identity that was never ours to begin with. It’s the moment we decide: no more silence, no more shrinking, no more living for approval. In this episode, we share our journey of: Awakening to the hidden program we were taught to follow. Releasing the old identity of the “good girl.” Reclaiming our peace and our power. Breaking free from peopl...

We were handed a script early in life: be quiet, be nice, be obedient, don’t take up too much space. The “good girl” program taught us to sacrifice our needs, silence our truth, and measure our worth through how well we pleased others. In this episode, we open up about how we were taught to be “good girls” and the ways that program shaped us as daughters, women, and now as mothers raising daughter...

This episode continues the conversation around the father wound—shifting from the daughter’s grief into the woman’s compassion, and expanding into what it means to consciously parent through presence, repair, and emotional truth. Joined by her husband, Tivy opens a vulnerable and healing dialogue around fatherhood: how emotional absence shapes generations, what guilt many fathers silently carry, a...

This part 2 episode explores the often invisible wound carried by daughters who grew up without emotional connection from their fathers. It gives voice to the grief, confusion, and internalized shame that can form when a father is physically present but emotionally unavailable. With tenderness and truth, this conversation invites listeners into a deeper understanding of how the absence of fatherin...

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, we explore the invisible belief systems that quietly shape how we live, love, and parent. We talk about what limiting beliefs are, where they come from, and how they often operate beneath the surface—keeping us stuck in patterns that aren’t truly ours. We share real examples from our own lives, including how fear-based parenting showed up through inherite...

In this episode of Unlocking Our Code , we open the space to connect with the angelic realm — the unseen allies that walk beside us every step of the way. Through heart-centered conversation, we explore who the angels are, how we've personally connected with them, and the ways they show up to support us in our daily lives and spiritual journey. Whether you're new to this realm or have al...

What does it truly mean to forgive? Is it about letting someone off the hook, or is it something deeper—a gift you give yourself? In this heartfelt and transformative episode, we dive into the profound journey of forgiveness, exploring what it means to heal from past hurts and reclaim your peace.   We share our personal stories of forgiveness—how we’ve navigated pain, resentment, and self-blame to...

In this deeply honest episode, we’re both showing up right in the middle of it—not after the healing, not after the clarity, but while still in the raw. We open up about what we’re navigating in real time when it comes to family dynamics —the roles we inherited, the patterns we’ve played out, and the choice to finally see them for what they are. This is a conversation about waking up to the invisi...

What does it mean to be the cycle breaker in your family? It's a journey of courage, self-awareness, and transformation that can feel lonely overwhelming, and deeply rewarding all at once. In this powerful episode, we dive into the heart of what it means to break generational cycles of trauma, dysfunction, and unhealthy patterns. We share our personal experiences as cycle breakers-feeling lik...

 In this heartfelt episode of Unlocking Our Code , we dive deep into the complex and often unspoken experience of mom guilt. We open up about our own personal stories, the emotional weight that guilt can carry, and the ways it quietly shapes how we show up as mothers. Together, we explore where mom guilt comes from, how to begin recognizing it with more awareness, and most importantly—how to start...

In this episode of Unlocking Our Code , we dive deep into the nervous system—what it is, how it works, and why it plays such a vital role in our overall well-being. We explore the two main branches of the nervous system, what activates them, and how our early upbringing and environments shaped the way our bodies respond to stress, connection, and safety. You’ll learn how dysregulation can show up...

 In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that our triggers are often the voice of the inner child old emotional programs playing out in our present day relationships. When we feel triggered, it’s rarely about the moment itself; it’s a reflection of past pain, unmet needs, and unresolved emotions asking to be seen. We dive into why triggers feel so intense, how they mirror deeper wounds, and...

We are often taught to celebrate our light but fear, suppress, or even reject our darkness. But what if our shadow the parts of us we hide, suppress, or shame is actually the key to our healing and transformation? In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of embracing our shadow self. We’ll explore: • What the shadow is and how it forms • The emotions connected to our shadow and why we suppre...

In this episode of Unlocking Our Code, we sit down with Juanita Valenzuela, a spiritual coach and mentor who helps women reprogram their minds and transform their lives through a spiritual perspective. Juanita is also a parent circle facilitator, guiding parents through their own evolution. Together, we dive into how parenting reshapes us, challenges us to heal, and teaches us to trust our own rhy...

In this powerful episode of Unlocking Our Code, we dive deep into the journey of moving through victim energy and how embracing both our light and shadow sides is crucial for healing. We explore the importance of feeling it all – the highs, the lows, the joy, and the pain – and why bypassing any part of our experience only delays our transformation. This conversation reveals how accepting all aspe...