Hijas Que Hablan

Latest Episodes:

Episode 7 - Body Image Jun 02, 2021

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Trigger Warning: In this episode the hijas do touch on topics like eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and diet culture. If any of those may be triggering to you, we suggest possibly skipping this episode.

Listen to the hijas talk about how they navigated their bodies growing up, their relationship with food, and how they're achieving a better appreciation for their bodies.

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Minisode 3 - Pueblita May 26, 2021

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On this week's minisode, Brianna talks with Sandy Wall about how she's using corn tortillas to help out marginalized communities in Long Beach, California.

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Website: https://www.pueblita.org/

IG: @pueblitatortillas

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Episode 6 - Money Moves May 19, 2021

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Listen to the hijas talk about everything they know (and don't know) about money, credit, and investing. Hear how they learned the value of money, how they established their credit, and how they are dipping their toes into investing.

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@impact

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Minisode 2 - Ashely Liliana May 12, 2021

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On this week's minisode Maria Jose chats with Ashely Liliana, an ESL teacher currently living in Chile. Ashely talks about making the choice to move abroad, how her parents reacted, and how making this choice impacted her life.

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Instagram: itsashelyliliana

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YouTube: Ashely Liliana

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Bonus Episode - Bertha's Story + A Message to Mothers May 09, 2021

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Happy Mother's Day to all the mami listeners. This episode listen to Bertha tell her story about being a mom and the beautiful and hard things that come with it.

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Episode 5 - The Battle of Puebla and Cinco de Mayo May 05, 2021

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On this episode, listen to the hijas talk about The Battle of Puebla and the History of Cinco de Mayo. Hear how they think you can be a better ally to the Mexican community and celebrate the holiday respectfully.

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Minisode 1 - Moni Apr 28, 2021

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Welcome to our first ever minisode! This episode listen to Moni retell her struggles with her family's perception of her own identity.

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Episode 4 - Setting, Maintaining, and Crossing Boundaries Apr 21, 2021

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In this episode the hijas talk about setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Listen as we talk about our personal boundaries, and how we respond when people break them.

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Good Influence Podcasts with Gemma Styles

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Episode 3 - Marianismo, Mamas y Mental Health Apr 07, 2021

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In this episode, the Hijas talk about traditional latine/x gender roles for womxn. Listen as we talk about our relationships with our mothers, experiences with being a "good woman", and the mental health issues perpetuated by marianismo.

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Episode 2 - Machismo and a Sprinkle of Marianismo Mar 24, 2021

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Welcome back! Listen as we navigate a discussion about machismo and marianismo within the latine/x community. Hear our personal stories and experiences growing up with these common gender roles.

Article Referenced: Machismo, Marianismo, and Negative Cognitive-Emotional Factors: Findings From the Hispanic Community Health Study/ Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study

If you'd like to show monetary love to the podcast, we ask that you donate to one of the below organizations.

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https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/

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