Somos Padres is a parenting podcast where husband and wife duo, Paulo and Yesenia, talk about and share information about parenting AND also embrace parenting as the vehicle thru which we can recognize the places where we need to do some work on ourselves. Yesenia would call it healing, Paulo would call it evolve and others would call it something else, but it doesn’t matter what anyone calls it. It is the recognition that our children are our mirrors that reflect back to us the places where we need to grow as human beings, and talking about parenting thru this lens is what Paulo and Yesenia are passionate about. Podcasts drop as often as this mom and dad are able to release.
In the season 2 finale of the Somos Padres podcast, Paulo and Yesenia explore the profound lessons learned from their experience of living on their farm house. In this episode they share the wisdom gained while connecting to nature and the rhythms of their new life. Listen to their valuable insights that transcend tending to their garden and animals and resonate with broader aspects of personal growth and resilience. Drink of the episode ingredients: Nutrious Smoothie for two people
- Spinach/salad mix - Two bananas - Spoon of pure cacao powder - One spoon of chia seeds - Two spoons of hemp seeds - Two spoons of pumpkin seeds - Some cashews - A few dates, if a sweeter taste is desire - A fresh raw egg (optional) - Frozen strawberries - Frozen blueberries - Frozen pitaya - Oat milk (enough for two tall containers)
We will see you in the summer y ¡que viva la evolución! In service, Yesenia & Paulo
Is technology hurting our children?
Dec 22, 2023
This week Yesenia and Paulo are back to talk about a question that has been popping up in various conversations that they have been having with other parents: Is technology hurting our kids?
They examine their own experience raising their children with technology, their fears, their wins and their misses. They also share some of their best advice when it comes to what has helped them along the way. We hope you enjoy.
¡Que viva la evolución!
La Virgen de Guadalupe
Dec 12, 2023
This week Yesenia and Paulo are back to talk about a powerful symbol in Mexican culture: La Virgen de Guadalupe.
They examine the story of her apparitions to Juan Diego and the incredible influence that this sacred mother figure has played in the lives of her faithful followers and to our hosts. Paulo and Yesenia share their personal connections to La Virgen and how she has been an influential figure in their own spiritual lives.
We hope you enjoy.
¡Que viva la evolución!
Parenting is (mostly) About Us!
Dec 08, 2023
Paulo and Yesenia are back!
This week they get back to talking about the conscious parenting approach and focus on the fundamental belief that parenting is mostly about us, the adults. Listen in as they share why this belief makes sense to them and the different ways it has made a difference in shaping how they parent.
They also share their recent high and low moments that are giving them a lot to reflect on.
Here is a snippet of the topics considered in this episode:
Introduction:
Welcome and brief overview of the episode.
Emphasize the idea that effective parenting starts with taking care of ourselves as parents.
Segment 1: The Foundation - Self-Care for Parents
Discuss the importance of self-care in parenting.
Highlight various aspects of self-care, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Share personal anecdotes or stories that illustrate the positive impact of self-care on parenting.
Segment 2: Parenthood Realities - Challenges and Pressures
Explore common challenges and pressures parents face.
Discuss societal expectations, comparison culture, and the need to redefine success in parenting.
Share insights on how addressing these challenges positively impacts both parents and children.
Segment 3: Parental Relationships - Nurturing the Partnership
Discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy relationship amidst the demands of parenting.
Segment 4: Mindful Parenting - Being Present and Engaged
Introduce the concept of mindful parenting.
Discuss the benefits of being present and fully engaged with your child.
Offer practical tips on incorporating mindfulness into daily parenting routines.
Segment 5: Growing Together - Learning and Adapting
Emphasize the idea that parenting is a continuous learning process.
Thanks for tuning in.
¡Que viva la evolución!
Our Teenager is Dating!
Oct 29, 2023
In this episode of Somos Padres, hosts Paulo and Yesenia delve into the complex terrain of parenting a teenager who has entered the world of dating. They share their personal experiences, offering insights into the challenges and joys of witnessing their child's budding romantic life.
Paulo and Yesenia discuss the importance of establishing open lines of communication with their teenager, emphasizing the significance of creating a safe and non-judgmental space for their child to discuss their feelings and experiences.
Listeners are invited to join Paulo and Yesenia in this intimate conversation, as they share their insights, struggles, and triumphs in raising a teenager who is navigating the world of dating. The episode serves as a reminder that, while the journey may be challenging at times, fostering a strong foundation of trust, respect, and open communication can help guide both parents and teenagers through this transformative phase of adolescence.
¡Que viva la evolución! Here we go...
SS 23- My Self-Portrait Healing Experience
Oct 14, 2023
Yesenia is back to close out her summer series by sharing her experience with healing photographer Carolina Adame who guided her through the Self-Portrait healing experience. During this guided journey, Carolina helped Yesenia to gain clarity around what she was ready to release in order to move into the next chapter of her life story, with everything culminating in the photo session. Take a listen!
SS23: My healing experience in Puerto Rico
Sep 14, 2023
Yesenia is back for the next installment of her Summer Series to talk about her experience in Puerto Rico last summer, where she was immersed in a life changing experience hosted by Christine Gutierrez and Beatriz Bonnin. The experience is named: Women's Circle Facilitation Certification-Shakti Medicine Retreat and it was incredible. Take a listen to hear some of Yesenia's key awakenings and how this experience has helped her healing journey.
¡Que viva la evolución!
To learn more about Christine Guttierez visit www.christineg.tv/ or @CosmicChristine on Instagram.
To learn more about Beatriz Bonnin visit www.beatrizbonninyoga.com or @BeatrizBonninYoga on Instagram.
Song:
Akaal by Ajeet and Trevor Hall
What Has 19 Years of Marriage Taught Us?
Aug 15, 2023
From time to time, the question comes up, is there anything you wish someone had told you about marriage before you got married? Well, in this special anniversary episode Yesenia and Paulo take some time to reflect on their 19 years of marriage and tackle that question.
With a celebratory drink in hand, they share three reflections as an offering to anyone in a long term partnership.
¡Que viva la evolución!
SS 23: Experiencing water healing with my mother
Aug 10, 2023
In this episode Yesenia is back for the next episode of her summer series to talk about a deeply personal healing experience in the water. Back in May, Yesenia and her mother attended a water healing event led by Rocio Navarro. This beautifully curated mother-daughter experience led to a profoundly healing moment and insights that Yesenia carries with her to this day. Take a listen!
In this episode Yesenia begins her “Summer Series” with an episode to level set and create some context around the term "healing", which is used in many different ways. She answers the questions, “what is healing?” and “what is a healing journey?” Yesenia also makes the case for standing in your own power when it comes to your healing journey.
Let's Catch Up!
Jul 08, 2023
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia reintroduce themselves and give us a life update. They share their unexpected journey to home ownership that took them back to their hometowns including some details you may not expect. They also give us a glimpse into their current life and their recent family vacation that got Yesenia all choked up. ¡Que viva la evolución!
We are back!
Jun 20, 2023
Paulo and Yesenia are back!
In this first episode after a three year hiatus, the husband and wife duo dive into their decision to leave, reflecting on the various issues that led to that moment. They also let us know why they decided to come back and where they want the podcast to go!
Episode 50: Final Episode
May 09, 2020
In this final episode of the Somos Padres Podcast, Paulo and Yesenia sign off from what has been an incredible three year journey. Listen in on how they came to this decision and listen to them reflect on some of their most cherished memories and what this podcast has meant for them. You will also hear about what is next for them. We want to express our gratitude to everyone who joined us on this journey. It has been an incredible honor to know that we have been, even a small part, of your parenting evolution. Thank you. ¡Que viva la evolución!
Episode 49: COVID Proof Your Relationship
Apr 16, 2020
In this episode, Paulo and Yesenia welcome Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Yanira Pena, to the podcast to talk about how to COVID-Proof our relationships. Recently the news has highlighted that one of the highest googled topics during quarantine is “how to get a divorce” so when Yesenia came across Yanira and her colleague's webinar on this very topic, she knew that we could all benefit from having Yanira on the show. Get ready to hear some hard truths and incredibly sound guidance to help our relationships make it through this stressful time.
New Podcast Episode! True story, we started recording this episode multiple times because we didn’t agree on whether or not to start by saying "AGAIN, that we are back after a long hiatus". It wasn’t until the fourth or fifth time that we finally realized that our not recording was a manifestation of how we were living our lives; putting things off that we cared about because we were “too busy” or “too tired”. While talking we realized that the current pandemic experience can be an offering from the universe. Paulo and Yesenia offer a glimpse of where they currently are in processing their quarantine experience and share what they are currently struggling with and how they are looking at things differently while at home. Thanks for tuning in!
Episode 47: In Honor of My Dad
Feb 11, 2020
Paulo and Yesenia are back to Somos Padres with a new podcast intro, new podcast cover art and an update on their life! The year started with the health decline and eventual passing of Paulo’s father and in this episode Paulo and Yesenia talk about the experience. Paulo shares how he is coping, what he has been learning about himself thru this process and how he ultimately approached writing the eulogy for his father’s funeral service. The eulogy is shared at the end of the podcast episode.
Episode 46: A Marriage Story
Dec 10, 2019
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia offer their immediate and raw reaction after having watched the movie recently released on Netflix, The Marriage Story. They each had various moments that they connected with and they share it all. Spoiler alert, if you have not watched the movie, wait until after watching the movie to listen to this episode as Paulo and Yesenia talk about the entire movie.
Episode 45: Paulo's Vipassana Experience
Nov 05, 2019
In this episode we welcome back Paulo to the podcast and he finally shares his Vipassana 10-day silent meditation experience. He shares what the most challenging part of the experience was for him and also his breakthroughs. Yesenia also shares what she has seen as the major difference in his behavior since returning from the retreat.
Episode 44: Summer Series 2019- Ep.6: "The Work" Does Not End
Sep 20, 2019
In this next installment of the Somos Padres Summer Series, Yesenia reflects on a recent post on Instagram that came across her feed. The post insinuated that the passing of generational trauma (or patterns) could be controlled. This idea reminded Yesenia of a personal story that Dr. Shefali Tsabary shared during the Evolve Conference in 2018 which contradicts that idea. Listen to the episode and let us know what you think?
Episode 43: Summer Series 2019- Ep.5: Authentic Power
Sep 03, 2019
In this episode Yesenia talks about authentic power. She shares how we can begin to reflect on our parenting interactions, and analyze whether we are coming from an authentically empowered place or we are reacting from a disempowered place. If you haven’t ever stopped to think about parenting interactions this way, this may be an enlightening episode. Yesenia also shares some exciting news about her conscious parent coaching journey!
Episode 42: Summer Series 2019- Ep.4: Reclaiming Our Power Thru Love
Aug 15, 2019
Yesenia is back this week for the fourth installment of the Summer Series. Last week was a hard one with back to back mass shootings and the immigration raid. It felt like a heavy load upon the Mexican and immigrant community. But in the middle of all of this darkness, some light began to peak thru and this week Yesenia shares the different pieces of information that illuminated the way back to her inner power. The answer is always love. Below are the videos that were a part of her journey this week.
Episode 41: Summer Series 2019- Ep.3: Can we evolve on our own?
Jul 31, 2019
In this weeks episode of the summer series Yesenia asks the question of whether or not we can evolve along our parenting journey on our own. The answer is probably obvious. No, we cannot, but this conversation is still incredibly personal and heartfelt as Yesenia shares her personal journey to seek out help, the internalized judgement and stigma surrounding seeking help and the way in which nature teaches us that we all need each other. Yesenia also shares how the episode is in synchronicity with the recent return of Paulo from completing his first Vipassana meditation retreat and the important lesson that this brought her and shaped the message of the episode. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your parenting evolution! May we all be happy and free.
Episode 40: Summer Series 2019- Ep.2: Is Parenting a Natural Instinct?
Jul 23, 2019
In this episode Yesenia gets into the first topic of the summer series and asks if parenting is a natural instinct or if it is actually something that we learn? The answer may or may not surprise you. She ends the conversation with an exercise that you can try throughout the week to connect and/or begin to reconnect with your intuition and nurture that connection in your little humans.
Episode 39: Summer Series 2019- Ep.1
Jul 16, 2019
The Somos Padres Summer Series returns! In this kick off episode Yesenia gives an overview of the series logistics and the intention of the series. She also gives a brief overview of the first summer series 2018 in order to ground us moving forward into this second series. The work of analyzing generational patterns and taking off those pieces that no longer serve our highest good is not easy. But together we can support each other on this journey to evolve. That is what this next series is all about!
Episode 38: We are finally back!
Jul 09, 2019
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia are finally back from an extended hiatus. They talk about what they have been up to during this extended break. What happened? They talk about their recent trip to New York City and the major "aha!" moment that Yesenia had while she was there and the hard conversation that happened afterwards. It has not been smooth sailing over the past few months but they are ready to talk about it. Lastly, they are filled with gratitude for your patience and continued support of the podcast! Onward!
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia start off by sharing an update on their whereabouts these past few weeks and in particular their key takeaways after going to see Marianne Williamson and Eckhart Tolle last weekend. But Yesenia and Paulo quickly get to the topic at hand which is to reflect on the recent College Cheating Scandal involving about 50 people including parents, ACT/SAT exam proctors, college coaches, to name a few. Paulo and Yesenia talk about their initial reaction to the scandal in the news and then how their thoughts about the situation began to shift as they began to see it from other angles, ultimately leading them to think about the education system itself and question their own parenting choices.
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give us an update on their family life. Paulo lets us know how his dad is doing health-wise and Yesenia talks about a recent awakening in her spiritual life. After the updates Paulo and Yesenia get straight into discussing the “inner child”. They share their understanding of the inner child and provide a recent example where they both became aware of how they were triggering each other’s inner child.
Episode 35: Interview with Mimi & Junior Magaña Part 2
Feb 05, 2019
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia start off by sharing their recent parenting experience while hiking with their children. Paulo and Yesenia take time to reflect on the moment and Yesenia helps Paulo to realize how his strong reaction was rooted in his own core issues and not a reaction linked to the kids behavior.
Also, Paulo and Yesenia share the second part of the interview with Mimi & Junior Magaña. In this second part, they dive into Mimi and Junior’s parenting perspective, especially their take on parenting teenager’s. Mimi and Junior each share the core values that they are instilling in their kids as well as their favorite podcasts and books!
If you want to follow our compadres, here are their handles.
Episode 34: Interview with Mimi & Junior Magaña
Jan 22, 2019
Welcome to this episode of Somos Padres. This episode is incredibly special for Paulo and Yesenia as they interview one of their favorite couples, Junior and Mimi Magaña, who are also their compadres.
Mimi and Junior have been married for 17 years and are raising three children, Moose 15, Xavi 11 & Maricruz 8. Their relationship began 21 years ago when they became high school sweethearts at 17 years old. They describe their household as a chaotic mix of humor, hugs and hustle.
Mimi teaches Spanish for her alma mater at Lindhurst High School. Her passions are learning and teaching and she has spent the past 15 years trying to break the cycle of poverty in her community.
Junior’s passion is bodybuilding. He has spent the last decade of his life working at his craft and along the way has been able to help many people through coaching and training.
Mimi & Junior believe that the best thing they can do for their children is to teach them to live a life driven by love and not by fear. Their goal is to let them know that if they’re truly passionate about something, and put the work in, they absolutely can’t fail.
In this first part of their interview we hear their love story and how they keep their relationship strong. We also hear how Junior became a bodybuilder and how that personal transformation made all the difference. Take our word for it, you do not want to miss this episode!
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Episode 33: Reconsidering our intentions
Jan 14, 2019
Somos Padres is back! In this first episode of 2019 Paulo and Yesenia talk about their experience with manifestation and goal setting. From this place, they share three perspectives to consider as you move forward with any goals or intentions for the year. (1) May self-reflection be a part of your process. (2) May you be grounded internally versus externally. (3) Lastly, may you know that whether or not those intentions or goals are reached, none of it is a failure. The better we understand this for ourselves, the better prepared we will be to help our children along their own path.
Recommendations this Week:
If you are interested in going deeper into Manifestation: Podcast - Let There Be Luz If you are interested in going inward: Inward by Yung Pueblo @yungpueblo on Instagram
Episode 32: Bonus Episode with Áma
Dec 30, 2018
After Yesenia finished the initial recording with Áma, their conversation switched to talking about the law of attraction and the often misunderstood purpose of strong emotions. If you have ever been confused about staying in a high vibration while also dealing with blockages, which can seem contradictory, then this episode will offer you great insight into this dilemma. Áma shares her knowledge and then takes Yesenia thru an inner-child healing process. As we usher in the new year, may this episode bring you a deeper understanding of what it means to heal, to process and to release. And if you have been wondering if you can do this work too, may it offer you a glimpse of hope that you most definitely can!
Episode 31: Interview with Áma
Dec 06, 2018
We are excited to welcome Áma to this episode of Somos Padres. She is a single mother of two beautiful girls in Los Angeles and when she is not working full-time or spending time with her girls, you can find her at Agape International Spiritual Center as a spiritual practitioner or collaborating with spiritual counselor, Suzi Lula. As you will hear, Áma’s journey is one of constant evolution and incredible resilience. She has been a spiritual seeker her entire life but as you will hear, even with all of her spiritual knowing, she felt lost when it came time to deal with all of the emotions that her daughters brought up for her. This is a great episode for those of us that are working to connect our spiritual evolution with our parenting evolution.
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Episode 30: Vulnerability Hangover & Evolve
Nov 24, 2018
Paulo and Yesenia are back after a short unplanned break. Yesenia reveals what this break was all about. She gets candid about the unexpected effect of recording Episode 29 and shares how she is feeling now. Yesenia also shares about her experience at the most recent Evolve Conference hosted by the Conscious Parenting thought leader, Dr. Shefali Tsabary.
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Episode 29: Parenting, Fear, & Sexual Abuse
Oct 02, 2018
Last weeks courageous testimony by Dr. Ford has inspired Yesenia to make a contribution that is deserving of the moment and that she has been waiting to make. Have you ever wondered if the way we parent can play a part in whether or not your child(ren) would disclose their abuse to you? Yesenia is here to offer her perspective on this question based on her own experience as someone who has experienced sexual abuse as a child and wondered why she never told anyone until she became an adult. Her answer may help you see parenting from yet another perspective.
****Content Warning: This episode will discuss sexual abuse..****
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Episode 28: A Husband's Perspective
Sep 25, 2018
We have been asked a couple times how Paulo became such a reflective and communicative partner. Well, in today’s episode Paulo and Yesenia try to figure this out. The reflective person that he is today is very different from the Paulo that Yesenia married. Paulo shares the belief systems that shaped his attitudes at the beginning of their life together like his stubborn need to be right, to be in control, and maintain the power in their household. Yesenia reflects on how these moments took a toll on her that they are still unpacking and healing together today. Paulo answers the questions: What would you say to your younger self? What would you say to any husband/partner that doesn’t want to change? What would you say to a wife/partner that wants her husband/partner to change? His answers may surprise you.
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Episode 27: End of Summer Episode
Aug 21, 2018
Summer break is now over and the hosts, Paulo and Yesenia, are now both on the show to talk about the summer. They do not hold back and kick it off with a disagreement that they had while recording the podcast episode that ultimately led them to re-record the episode and hash it out. Once that was resolved, Paulo interviews Yesenia about the Somos Padres Summer Series and about her recent 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat experience in Joshua Tree California. You do not want to miss this episode.
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Episode 26: Summer Series (Ep.6)
Jul 28, 2018
Welcome to our 6th and final episode of our Somos Padres Summer Series. In this episode Yesenia takes on the concept of what parenting is all about, parenting is not about our kids. The acceptance and the self-realization of this concept was the catalyst which took our parenting to another level. Walking the line on this concept has been very challenging but the personal goals achieved thus far have been so worth it. Listen in as Yesenia reflects on this concept brought to us by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Don't forget to use #somospadresseries to provide any input or suggestions.
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Episode 25: Summer Series (Ep.5)
Jul 14, 2018
In this episode Yesenia takes on the question of whether or not parenting is a selfish act. Listen in as she reflects on the answer to this question for herself and normalizes her counter intuitive answer. As usual, there will be homework! Don't forget to use #somospadresseries to share your response, provide any input or suggestions .
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Episode 24: Summer Series (Ep.4)
Jul 05, 2018
In response to the separation of children from their parents at the border, in this fourth installment of the Somos Padres Summer Series Yesenia takes on one aspect of inequality that is rarely talked about: the inequality in our homes. Get ready to reckon with the type of inequality that you as a parent have all of the power to change. Don't forget to use #somospadresseries to share your response or any input.
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Episode 23: Summer Series (Ep.3)
Jun 26, 2018
In this episode Yesenia introduces the ideas of conditional and unconditional parenting. Have you ever wondered if you are communicating unconditional or conditional love thru your parenting? Does it matter? Yesenia also makes the case for why it is important to always keep moving towards unconditionality. Get ready to think about parenting thru another lens as Yesenia continues to deconstruct parenting in this, the third episode, of her Summer Parenting Series. Don't forget to use #somospadresseries to share your response or any input.
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Episode 22: Summer Series (Ep.2)
Jun 12, 2018
In this episode Yesenia takes on the first official topic of the summer series: Discipline. Listen in as she reckons with the original definition of the word and breaks it down to the root! She also goes over last weeks homework and dishes out some new homework for Week #2. Don’t forget to use #somospadresseries to share your response.
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Episode 21: Summer Series (Ep.1)
Jun 05, 2018
In this episode Yesenia launches a 9-week Summer Series on Deconstructing Parenting. Listen to the first introductory episode to hear why Yesenia decided to do this series, why she thinks its important to deconstruct parenting, what the series will cover and what format to expect. Next week the first topic up is Discipline!
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Episode 20: Let's Catch Up
May 23, 2018
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give us an update on their lives including what they are currently reading (articles), currently exploring (breathwork) and currently listening to (podcast). Paulo also shares how listening to episode 19 on healing motherhood had him reflecting on his own relationship with his parents. You do not want to miss this episode.
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Episode 19: Dr. Renee Lemus Elisaldez
May 10, 2018
Welcome to the next episode of Somos Padres. In this episode Yesenia visits Dr. Renee Lemus Elisaldez to sit down and have a conversation that she has been longing to have. Dr. Lemus Elisaldez is a college professor in the Los Angeles area in the field of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies. She is also a certified yoga teacher specializing in prenatal & postnatal yoga and body positive yoga but today the conversation was all about motherhood. Dr. Lemus Elisaldez takes us along as she shares how an assignment on motherhood for her college students turned into an assignment for herself. This first step led her down a path that helped her to rethink her own notions of motherhood and heal some old resentments she was carrying. This is a wonderful episode to listen to if you have never thought about motherhood from a historical perspective and how history has had its direct impact on the generational patterns embedded within our families and the way in which we were mothered.
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Welcome back for the second half of the conversation with a Nancy and Nelson. In this episode Nelson shares how he was able to pull back his anger which included going to couples therapy. Nelson shares that couples therapy opened up a space for him to do some deeper reflection about where his anger was coming from and they also picked up a few tools to help them navigate each other’s moods. Nancy share more about her personal development story including how the Law of Attraction has influenced the way in which she lives her life. She also gives us tips for how to get started on our own personal development journey. Nancy and Nelson make it clear that they do not just talk the talk, they walk the walk in front of their kids and in doing so they have created a safe space for their kids to embrace their own personal development. It was an honor to spend time with Nancy and Nelson and to count them among our tribe. You do not want to miss the second half of the conversation. If you have not listened to the first half, we definitely recommend it to put the pieces of the puzzle together, it is such a great success story.
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Somos Padres is finally back!!! In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give an update on their lives and what brought about their podcast hiatus. Paulo and Yesenia also share their next interview with fellow padres, Nancy and Nelson. Yesenia and Nancy met thru Instagram and decided they wanted to meet but found out that Nancy lives in South San Francisco while Yesenia lives in the Los Angeles area. But as fate would have it Paulo and Yesenia were in San Francisco for Paulo’s birthday. During the recent trip they decided to meet in real life (IRL) and this wonderful podcast episode was born. Get ready to get deep as Nancy and Nelson talk about their upbringing, how they met and how they overcame their normal young love challenges, what woke them up to start working on their own self-development and Nancy shares a tough conversation that she was brave enough to have. Nancy and Nelson have been married for 17 years and are parents to two beautiful children so they have lots of wisdom to drop so get ready! FYI, this is just the first part of the conversation. Stay tuned for Part 2!
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Episode 16: The Enneagram
Feb 28, 2018
Disclaimer: This is not the typical parenting conversation that we usually create but it is an offering of information for anyone seeking tools to better understand themselves and others. Due to technical difficulties this post has been republished.
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia sit down with Barbara Andrade Dubransky to talk about the Enneagram, a personality construct which includes nine personality types. Barbara has been learning about the Enneagram for almost 18 years after being recruited by a co-worker to take the Enneagram test as part of a research study. Barbara provides a general understanding of the Enneagram, its origins and briefly goes over the nine Enneagram types. Barbara also shares some of the deeper work that she has done on herself as a result of learning about the Enneagram and how she uses the knowledge in her every day relationships.
Paulo and Yesenia also recently took the Enneagram test and Barbara talks to them about their Enneagram type and what they should keep in mind based on their types. If you are looking for a way of understanding yourself and the people in your life a little better, then this introduction to the Enneagram may be helpful!
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Episode 15: Non-Violent Parenting
Feb 11, 2018
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia are both back to give you an update on their lives. They also share a recent disagreement that they had while visiting Washington DC. Listen to them reflect on the moment and share how they got thru it. More importantly they have a wonderful interview with Rosie Cayetano, Parent Educator at ECHO Parenting and Education. Rosie shares some foundational information about the non-violent parenting philosophy and how she has applied it in her own life with her three children, now teenagers and young adults.
Some key information shared in this episode includes:
-What is non-violent parenting?
-Why does the non-violent parenting philosophy make sense?
-What can you do to heal your relationship with your child(ren) if you end up regretting a parenting choice?
-What if you don’t agree on how to parent with your spouse/partner?
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Episode 14: Play!
Jan 15, 2018
In this episode Yesenia talks to Marriage and Family Therapist, Nancy Lozano-Stecyk about the importance of play for children and parents! This is a particularly relevant conversation for Yesenia who struggles to feel more comfortable playing with her kids. Listen in as Nancy takes on questions such as: Why is play important? How often should we be playing? What if we have multiple kids? How do we play with our kids when they are teenagers?
Nancy also offers tips to help us get past the awkwardness some of us experience when we play with our kids. This interview will definitely have you seeing play in a whole new light.
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In this episode Paulo and Yesenia have two very special guests, their kids Paulito and Vicky! Listen in as they reflect on Paulito and Vicky’s recent trip to the doctor’s office for their yearly physical exams. All was well until it was time to get a flu shot. They also take time to ask each other some fun questions where we hear what Paulito and Vicky think that Paulo and Yesenia need to work on as parents. The episode that ends with Paulo and Yesenia discussing their plans for Somos Padres in 2018!
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In today’s episode Paulo and Yesenia slow things down and share their self reflective process. They completely believe that taking the time to reflect on their parenting moments has made all the difference in their ability to shift the way they parent. Key Takeaways (reflective process):
1. Wait until you are in a calm place 2. Replay the parenting moment for yourself. What was happening for you. 3. Imagine your child in that moment. 4. Thinking about it now, what did you actually teach your child in that moment? 5. Based on your insight, how are you feeling about it now? 6. What did I learn about myself and my child for next time?
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In this episode Paulo and Yesenia share what happened for them recently when they did not agree on how to parent. Listen to them reflect on the moment and share how they got thru it as well as their key takeaways for their relationship. Co-parenting is not easy, especially when you disagree on how to handle a parenting situation. If you are wondering how other couples handle those tense and challenging moments, this episode is for you!
Key Takeaways: • Do not try to resolve a disagreement when you are still angry. Find a way to each get calm and then have a reflective conversation. • Blaming each other is not helpful and can lead to you feeling like you are not on the same team. • Disagreements are going to happen. Remember that you each have a valid point of view and are here to help each other grow.
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In this episode Paulo and Yesenia share the second half of the conversation with the creative powerhouse behind Born in June Creative, Betsy and Josh, to have a conversation about their experience at the 2017 Evolve Conference. In this episode you will get to hear what Betsy and Josh knew about conscious parenting before the conference, their key takeaways and what has shifted for them since.
If you were able to listen to the first half of the conversation, you know that Betsy and Josh are committed life long learners who have really taken the time to work on their own personal development. Over the three-day Evolve conference they focused their attention on parenting and you do not want to miss what was most impactful for them.
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In this episode Paulo and Yesenia sat down with the creative powerhouse behind Born in June Creative, Betsy and Josh, to have a conversation about their experience at the 2017 Evolve Conference. This is the first half of that conversation. In this episode you will get to hear about how Betsy and Josh were raised, how their upbringing has informed their own life and parenting choices, the pressure to meet their parents expectations, and their parenting philosophy. They also tackle gender roles, feminism, machismo and so much more.
If you have been listening to Betsy on her podcast, The Currently, and/or follow Josh on Instagram @nativedecay, you know that Betsy is an accomplished writer with a strong background in politics and Josh is a graphic artist. But in this episode they put aside those roles and talk about their most sacred role as parents.
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In this episode Paulo and Yesenia talk about Conscious Parenting; a parenting and life philosophy that is at the core of how they approach their own parenting. They talk about their parenting philosophy before Conscious Parenting, when they first heard about it and how they have continued to immerse themselves in the practice, most recently by attending the Evolve Conference in Long Beach, CA. There is no easy definition or way of explaining Conscious Parenting. It is an individual experience and it is with this humility that Paulo and Yesenia are sharing their own understanding and experiences on this Conscious Parenting journey.
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In this episode Paulo and Yesenia take on Empathy. They both strongly believe that empathy has the potential to revolutionize your relationship with your children and change the world. They give you examples of how they have used empathy to help their children move through challenging moments and how it is enriching their own relationship. They also emphasize that empathy is learned (they only started learning about it in their early thirties) so if you have never heard about it or don’t know much about it, this episode is perfect for you!
Thank you to everyone who has reached out. If you think our podcast could be helpful to anyone else please share it!
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give you a quick update on their lives and their recent parenting issues. They also share the interview they did of Paulo’s parents during their recent trip to Mexico. Paulo’s parents, Juan e Irene Menchaca, explore their own upbringing, el machismo, and what they would do differently. Paulo listens to his parents reflect on their own parenting experience and hears a few things that he wasn’t expecting. FYI, the interview is in Spanish. If you think this episode would be interesting to anyone else, please share. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!
Episode 5: What Happened After Episode Four
Aug 05, 2017
Welcome to Episode 5! This week on the podcast Paulo and Yesenia share with you what happened after Episode 4. They each take a moment to self-reflect and try to figure out where some of their behavior patterns come from. They also share how they see parenting and marriage and what has been helping them learn from this moment. Thank you to everyone who has reached out after episode 4. If you think our podcast could be helpful to anyone else please share it!
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Podcast Notes
Episode 4: Family Vacation in Mexico
Jul 22, 2017
Welcome to Episode 4! In this episode Paulo and Yesenia reflect on the ups and downs of their recent three-week vacation with their kids to Mexico. Things get deep fast as Yesenia struggles with being a fraud after losing it with her kids while on vacation and also reveals some heavy feelings she had been carrying since Mexico City. It turns out parenting is hard and so is marriage.
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Episode 3: First Interview; Laura & Michael
Jul 08, 2017
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia conduct their first interview of fellow Padres, Laura & Michael. Laura and Mike have been parenting for twelve years and as you will hear, they had a challenging start as parents but then they realized that they were stronger than they thought. Listen in as Laura and Mike share and reflect on their parenting journey and what they have figured out so far.
Episode 2: Control and Punishment
Jun 24, 2017
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give an update on their life, reflect on a recent parenting moment, and offer an alternative way of thinking about control and punishment.
Episode 1: Here We Go
Jun 10, 2017
Paulo and Yesenia introduce themselves and what led this husband and wife duo to start the Somos Padres Podcast. You can find us on www.somos-padres.com and follow us on Instagram @somos.padres. Check out our episodes available every other Saturday.