Vida With Christie Podcast
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -The Vida With Christie Podcast, hosted by Christie Lazo, educates and influences parents to raise aware and empowered children.
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Episode 43 - Latina Motherhood with Gilza Fort Martinez
May 23, 2023 00:05 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBOn episode 43 of the Vida With Christie Podcast, I provided a quick life update and shared some exciting summer plans. I also touched upon an upcoming episode wich will be on best practices which I apply for prioritizing my life as an ambitious mama while lives among the hustle and bustle of living her dreams every single day. I had the pleasure of speaking with Gilza Fort Martinez, a licensed marriage and family therapist and CEO of Resolution Counselling Center in Miami, Florida. As a L...
Episode 42 - Supporting Kids Through Tutoring with Gabrielle Crichlow
February 20, 2023 00:26 - 58 minutes - 49.9 MBAs a result of instabilities caused by the pandemic, many children are currently requiring more educational support than ever before. While we know that our children will eventually learn to read, write, do math and other skills, it is important to reach out for support if our children need it as that support goes beyond the applied skills, tutoring can support with their self steem, confidence and overall experience within educational contexts. As a result, it was wonderful to connect wi...
Episode 41 - Speaking to Children About Autism with Danielle Meadows-Stinnett
January 17, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBI had the incredible honour of speaking with Danielle Meadows-Stinnett who is a superheroine mama and owner of Octane Design Studios. In this episode, she shared her lived experience as a mother of a neurodivergent children diagnosed with autism. I am so grateful that she joined me on this episode to educate us about her family, and empower us with lessons on how we can pass on this education to our children and beyond. Danielle also shared with us how her family spends quality time with eac...
Episode 40 - 2022 Reflections
December 30, 2022 01:07 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIt's been a hot minute as I've been juggling multiple items on my plate, from motherhood to career and most recently academia. 2022 has brought with it a LOT of wins resulting from mine and my family's hard work, but it has alsobrought some challenges and learning opportunities. I also reflect on celebrating 5 years of podcasting through Vida With Christie and what is next on this journey, it includes a new project, Decolonized Motherhood, which is a blend of the work I do in my researchand ...
Episode 39 - Academic Mama
November 06, 2022 00:05 - 44 minutes - 45.2 MBI have BIG news to share on this latest episode. While I don't want to give it away in the description, even though the title of this episode is a major hint, I will share that I am making one of my wildest dreams come true. I am living it and am fully dedicated to it, and it is something that I still pinch myself about as a part of me can't fully believe it yet. On this episode I share how difficult the journey was to get where I am today, my intentions in the near future, and tears are she...
Episode 38 - Pandemic Parenting: It's Not Over Yet
September 05, 2022 19:28 - 35 minutes - 36.5 MBWhile we'd love to think that this pandemic is over, the unfortunate truth is that we are still living in it. As parents, many of us have gone above and beyond thus far to ensure the safety and well-being of our children, and because of this we have been one of the most affected demographics since March 2020. As we prepare our children to return to school, on this episode I reflect on the current status of the COVID19 pandemic in Ontario, the safety measures our family will take to ensure ...
Episode 37 - Parenting Wholeheartedly with Danielle Bettmann
July 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDanielle Bettmann is an incredible parenting coach and educator who I've had the pleasure of connecting with on various ocassions. On this episode, Danielle and I speak about nurturing the relationship that we have with our kids from a young age to the teenage years and beyond, the complexities of having a co-parent that may not be on the same page, and much more. Danielle is the owner & parenting coach of Wholeheartedly, helping families with a strong-willed toddler and a "good cop / bad...
Episode 36 - Parenting in Uniform with Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Peña
May 24, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 38.4 MBI had the pleasure of speaking to Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Peña, host of Parenting in Uniform Podcast, about the challenges and rewards of parenting while enlisted in Germany and serving the US Army. This was an incredibly educative experience for me as I know very little about army life, nevermind being a parent in that space. Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Peña used her podcast to advocate for other parents who are enlisted and/or veterans, as well as leads the way for women and mothers i...
Episode 036 - Parenting in Uniform with Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Peña
May 24, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 38.4 MBI had the pleasure of speaking to Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Peña, host of Parenting in Uniform Podcast, about the challenges and rewards of parenting while enlisted in Germany and serving the US Army. This was an incredibly educative experience for me as I know very little about army life, nevermind being a parent in that space. Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Peña used her podcast to advocate for other parents who are enlisted and/or veterans, as well as leads the way for women and mothers i...
Episode 35 - Rompiendo Ciclos Intergeneracionales
April 24, 2022 23:50 - 51 minutes - 51 MBNote: While I normally publish episodes in English, from time to time I will release episodes in Spanish. It makes me happy to share that this is one of them. Tune in to the next episode for our regularly scheduled English content. Estoy super emocionada de compartir mi primer episodio totalmente en español con ustedes. Era importante para mi de lanzar los episodios en español con el tema de romper ciclos intergeneracionales. No solo porque es un tema que nos afecta a todos, si no tambien ...
Episode 34 - Breaking Intergenerational Cycles
March 29, 2022 00:15 - 59 minutes - 64.6 MBMy podcast came from an idea of sharing my experiences and lessons as a parent, and how I parent differently than I was parented. My parenting approach is different because I wanted to break from what we know call "intergenerational cycles". This is truly the foundationof the work I do on this podcast. As a result, I have recorded an episode to summarize what it means to break intergenerational cycles, come face to face with our traumas and what this means for your future and the future ...
Episode 33 - Helping Kids Face Tough Challenges with Sara Olsher of Mighty and Bright
March 07, 2022 19:30 - 46 minutes - 39.2 MBI had the pleasure of speaking with Sara Olsher of Mighty & Bright. She was also joined by Danielle Bettmann of Parenting Wholeheartedly. Sara shares her incredible story of resilience and determination as a breast cancer survivor, in addition to the challenges she overcame as a single mom of a young daughter. From those experiences, Mighty & Bright was born; a companyhelping families face though challenges with honesty and mental well-being in mind. As my listeners may know, these ki...
Episode 32 - Facing Parenting Challenges With Positivity with Tee of Positivitee x2 Podcast
February 10, 2022 22:48 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBI had the opportunity to connect with Tiana "Tee" Gaines of Postivitee x2 Podcast and discuss the various parenting challenges that present themselves and how to face them with a positive tone. Tee, a mom of one who is a US Army vet, shares how she is adjusting to civilian life and her experience being away from her daughter when she was stationed abroad. Of course, we also chatted about our approaches to positive parenting and raising incredible, strong and brave young racialized girls. W...
Episode 31 - 2021 Reflections
January 01, 2022 01:29 - 42 minutes - 44.5 MBWho would have thought that we would wrap up 2021 while STILL in a pandemic? But here we are! On the last episode of 2021, I reflect on the last year and this could not be done without discussion the health crisis we are experiencing. It has impacted us on many levels, especially as parents. I discuss the importance of building and nurturing community in order to overcome the pandemic, share an incredible parenting pro tip for creating a healthier Elf on the Shelf experience at home, and...
Episode 30 - Becoming Better Parents with Alexandra Borisevich of Empowered Parenting
November 13, 2021 17:06 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBI had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandra Borisevich of Empowered Parenting for this episode about becoming better parents. Alexandra's strategic approach and educational foundation of early childhood education provides parents with a comprehensive approach to creating a healthier and safer environment for our children. As a result of her recommendations and approach, there is no doubt that we will better connect with our children and nurture a strong foundation that will lead us to incr...
Episode 29 - Speaking to Children About Cultural Appropriation
October 29, 2021 19:49 - 41 minutes - 44.4 MBI had a situation come up with my daughter's Halloween costume that made me reflect about cultural appropriation; and in particular what I have taught my daughter on the topic. While I recognize that it is okay for us to appreciate someone else's culture, it is not okay for us to consume aspects of a culture for which its people can experience racism, xenophobia, discrimination and more for. Teaching our children to be empowered and aware humans means educating them on these topics from a yo...
Episode 28 - Exploring the Sober Life with Casey Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast
October 03, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBI had the incredible opportunity to interview Casey Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast. She is a Certified Professional Life Coach who also hosts a podcast for busy women ready to drink less + live more. It was a pleasure to speak with Casey on this episode as living a sober life is something I have personally been curious about for quite some time and I know that some of my listeners may feel the same way. It was great to learn from Casey, from her insights to her recommendation, on how ...
Episode 27 - When Do Kids Need To Hear "No"? with Kat Antonopoulos
September 18, 2021 22:04 - 1 hour - 48 MBI had the wonderful pleasure of recording a podcast episode with my mom friend, Kat Antonopoulos. What started as a random discussion over Instagram DMs about a post I shared from @Empowered.Parenting turned into a podcast episode. We mamas discuss the positive and negatives around the word "no" and why we may not want to use it with our children because of how it impacted us as now adults, but also why sometimes it is also necessary to use it. Episode's Blog Post http://vidawithchristie.c...
Episode 26 - Are We Ready To Go Back To School?
September 05, 2021 16:15 - 41 minutes - 44.9 MBOur kids are heading back to school this coming week in Ontario, but are we parents truly ready for that? Considering we are still in a pancemic with cases rising each day, I am feeling so nervous about my child going back to school. On this episode, I break down my concerns regarding the back to school situation for kids in Ontario and how this is affecting parents. In addition, I discuss the political aspects of our children's return to school and what we as a community need to do to ke...
Vida With Christie Podcast Trailer
August 25, 2021 00:06 - 2 minutes - 3.05 MBThe host of the Vida With Christie Podcast, Christie Lazo, influences parents to raise aware and empowered children. Tune in to the podcast trailer for more information about her mission through each episode of the Vida With Christie Podcast. Learn More http://vidawithchristie.com/podcast/ Connect With Me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VidaWithChristie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VidaWithChristie/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VWCpodcast/
Episode 25 - Summer Catch-Up
July 28, 2021 23:14 - 39 minutes - 43.2 MBEven within a pandemic, it has been a busy summer for our family are we are trying to make the best of the warmest days of the year. Our backyard has truly become our oasis, outside of when this mama is working or taking classes. In this episode, I share some insight on what is going on in my life as part of a catch-up. You haven't heard much about me since the first episode so I figured it would be a great opportunity for you to learn a little more outside of the educational and empowerm...
Episode 24 - How Our Mothers Influence Our Parenting Journey with Vanessa Graves of Hija De Tu Madre Podcast
June 29, 2021 20:34 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBI had an incredible conversation with Vanessa Graves of Hija De Tu Madre Podcast as we discussed being raised by Latina immigrant women, raising Latina strong daughters, and of course her podcast. Additionally, Vanessa shared with us about her biracial relationship with her husband and how that also shapes how she is raising her daughter, in particular with Latin American aspects such as language and culture. Naturally, we also spoke about what it means to be a Latina mother and how we are r...
Episode 23 - Speaking to Children About the 2SLGBTQ+ Community
June 16, 2021 23:24 - 36 minutes - 38.7 MBIn another episode within the "Speaking to Children About..." series, I share my journey in journey in speaking to my daughter about the 2SLGBTQ+ community and the importance of her having this knowledge, not only within our family but for our community and the world around her. We cannot preach to children about kindness without teaching them about the importance of acceptance and unconditional love. This episode is an update from a blog post I wrote when my daughter was 3 years old and ...
Episode 22 - Speaking to Children About Tragic Current Events
June 03, 2021 21:34 - 58 minutes - 62.7 MBTRIGGER WARNING: Abuse, Violence, Genocide. This episode speaks about tragic current events, using examples such as the colonization of Palestine, family separation in the US and, most prominently, about the residential schools in Canada. This was a tough episode to record, not only because of the feelings I have about the topics discussed but because I wanted to make sure I got it right and made justice to the communities affected. There is no doubt in my mind that this will be challengin...
Episode 21 - Mother's Day Interview With My Daughter
May 08, 2021 21:32 - 16 minutes - 16.8 MBThis is a very special episode as my daughter is interviewing me for the very first time. We put a few questions together about motherhood, and it is without a doubt an interview we will cherish forever. As I will be speaking at Amplifying Her Voice In Moms We Trust Summit this week, we felt inspired to share a little mother's day joy through this episode which we hope you'll enjoy. It's a glimpse of our relationship, her sillyness, and you'll even get a glimpse of how I handle the "tough qu...
Episode 20 - Parenting In A Pandemic: One Year Later
April 23, 2021 23:22 - 22 minutes - 24.3 MBLife has not been easy for many of us throughout the pandemic, and for parents it has brought many layers of challenges and complications. To mark the first year anniversary since the first lockdown, I reflect on some of the challenges I've faced resulting from the pandemic and share my overall experience of the past year. I also discuss some of the implications that have led to my family experiencing a third wave of this pandemic and point out some of the hurdles that others are facing in o...
Episode 19 - One Year Anniversary
April 05, 2021 02:12 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MBOne year has flowed by since the launch (re-launch) of this podcast. I recorded a short episode to reflect on the last year and celebrate the things that I've achieved thanks to this podcast and y efforts. In addition, I encourage you to follow your goals and dreams witha few take-aways. Visit Vida With Christie for more episodes, and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Also, don't forget to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser!
Episode 18 - Give Yourself Credit & Validation
March 14, 2021 22:03 - 32 minutes - 34.8 MBMany of us do not give yourselves the credit and validation that we truly deserve; from undervaluing our skills and expertise to thinking twice about calling ourselves brilliant parents. In this episode, I share my journey from podcasting "as a hobby" to making my dreams come true in hope that it will encourage and empower you to give yourself the credit that you truly deserve. I also make an exciting announcement that podcasters, or those aspiring to launch a podcast, do not want to miss!...
Episode 17 - Parenting A School Aged Child In A Pandemic
February 08, 2021 01:35 - 48 minutes - 51.9 MBOnline learning has been a challenge for kids and parents, there is no doubt about it. In this episode, I discuss my experience as a working parent that has been supporting her child through online learning and my feelings about her going back to school for in-person classes. In addition, I discuss the lessons that I have learned throughout this journey, not only for me as a parent but also as a wife. Visit Vida With Christie for more episodes, and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram an...
Episode 16 - Welcome to 2021: Reflections & Intentions
January 10, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 35.2 MBOn this episode we review the start of 2021 and discuss the challenges and circumstances that many people are currently working through. Whether it relates to health, family, finances or all of the above, we are all going through a season. So how do we honour our feelings while working past these challenges? To support, I've created a "Reflections & Intentions Worksheet" - you can find it at vidawithchristie.com/resources. We will get down to work to reflect on the past year and set our i...
Episode 15 - Santa's Naughty or Nice List
December 30, 2020 01:07 - 23 minutes - 25.2 MBThere is something so beautiful and magical about the holiday season and celebrating Christmas. But have you ever taken a second to question some of the traditions that may seem cute at top level but are so cringy when you "take the magic away"? This year, my daughter came home from school with the Elf of the Shelf hype, and on this episode I break down a few thoughts that I've had brewing in my brain for the last few weeks concerning the message behind this tradition. It is worth the lis...
Episode 14 - Speaking to Children About Gender Identity
November 22, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Natasha, who shares with us her experiences raising her non-binary child. We discuss family, culture, parenthood and more in order to break down some of the challenges she has faced throughout her journey. Her child also joined us and gave us some excellent advice for parents, as well as shared a little of their experience as a non-binary child. It was an honour to speak with Natasha and her child, and I am so grateful they shared some ...
Episode 14 - Raising A Non-Binary Child
November 22, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Natasha, who shares with us her experiences raising her non-binary child. We discuss family, culture, parenthood and more in order to break down some of the challenges she has faced throughout her journey. Her child also joined us and gave us some excellent advice for parents, as well as shared a little of their experience as a non-binary child. It was an honour to speak with Natasha and her child, and I am so grateful they shared some o...
Episode 13 - Teaching Kids About Self Care
November 08, 2020 21:27 - 46 minutes - 51.3 MBSelf care has become a very trendy topic in the last few years. As a result, many of us are often striving for self care - but what does it really mean to take care of ourselves? Some of us have found ourselves struggling to figure out how to truly care for ourselves, especially since we have often been taught to put everything else but ourselves first. So how exactly can we teach our kids something that we often struggle with ourselves? In this episode, we break down what self care mean...
Episode 12 - We Are All Going Through Something
October 13, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this impromptu episode, I discuss how this pandemic has added another layer to the many things that we are all going through in our day to day lives. Regardless of what this pandemic has brought us, we need to continue to do the hard work within ourselves to recuperate and heal. I share some of the work I do within myself, along with other methods that help me in my daily life. An Instagram picture is not the whole story, so if you are going through something when everything else seems...
Episode 11 - Speaking to Children About Money
September 14, 2020 01:31 - 48 minutes - 47.4 MBI had the pleasure of interviewing Janice Scholl of Money, Career & Motherhood podcast about speaking to children about money and personal finances. We tackle the importance of teaching kids about financial literacy from a young age, as well as the importance of having a good relationship with money so that we can pass down these lessons to our children. Janice has some great insights and tips that we can apply as parents so that our children are better prepared to handle their personal fina...
Episode 10 - Meals Made Easy for Busy Families
August 31, 2020 00:27 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBI had the pleasure of speaking with Marie Fiebach of Feed Your Family Tonight about meal planning for busy families. For me, it is important that we get the most nutrition out of our meals; however I do not always have time on weekdays to make picture-perfect Gordon Ramsay approved meals for my family. How do you best manage to feed your family a delicious meal that they will all enjoy with a limited amount of time? Marie definitely has various tricks up her sleeve to make your meal preparat...
Episode 9 - The Radical Self Love of a Mother
August 18, 2020 00:36 - 41 minutes - 45.5 MB"To love yourself unconditionally in a space that is consistantly reminding you of "your flaws" is radical." -- Christie Lazo Many of us struggle with doubts, insecurities, guilt and so much more that keep us from living our potential to the fullest. In this episode, I discuss the ways that parents, mothers in particular, face challenges with loving themselves in the unconditional manner that they deserve. In addition, we explore how the act of truly loving yourself is radical and even pol...
Episode 8 - When You're Done Having Babies
August 01, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBMaking the decision to officially not have any more children is not always an easy one. There are so many factors that contribute to this decision; such as financial circumstances, the number of children you already have, lifestyle choices, and so much more. Each family has their own unique set of elements to consider when arriving to this decision. Of course, the decision to not have any more children should be made between yourself and your partner only. It should be a private and intima...
Episode 7 - Working Parents in a Pandemic
July 06, 2020 02:48 - 54 minutes - 59.4 MBThere is no doubt that parenting through the COVID-19 pandemic has been a struggle to each and every one of us. Working parents, in particular working mothers, have especially suffered a hard hit as our governments and other systematic powers determine what the best approach is while Coronavirus continues to hit us, physically, emotionally and mentally. In this episode, I share with you my personal experience of the phases I have overcome, and am still overcoming, throughout this pandemic....
Episode 6 - Speaking to Children About Race
June 01, 2020 22:54 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBI had the pleasure of having Marycarmen Lara-Villanueva, a mother of two and a PhD student in Social Justice Education, on the podcast to speak with me about educating our children on the topic of race. Considering the ongoing, and most recent, events sorrounding the death of Black people in the hands of police brutality, it is crucial that we all do the work to dismantle racist and anti-Black systems. I strongly believe that by teaching our children about race we are building a foundation w...
Episode 5 - Parenting Through Coronavirus (Part 2)
May 21, 2020 23:03 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBParenting through Coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven to be a challenging time for many of us, and definitely one we never imagined as parents. In the second episode of the Parenting Through Coronavirus mini series (you can listen to the first series episode at vidawithchristie.com), I discuss how family life has been since juggling working from home while keeping up with my daughter's school work, prioritizing yourself under the current COVID-19 circumstances and my top recommendation fo...
Episode 4 - Parenting Through Coronavirus (Part 1)
April 05, 2020 19:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBParenting through Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a challenge many of us had never imagined within our plans of what raising our children would be like; but here we are! In this part one of two episode, I share my experience speaking to my child about Coronavirus in a honest and caring manner, the new habits that my family has started or re-enforced in the name of our health, the recommendations I have for parents in order to take care of their mental health and well-being, and more. Feel fre...
Episode 3 - Christmas in Two Cultures
April 04, 2020 19:56 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBRaising a child (or children) in a bi-cultural or multicultural household can be so exciting but it also poses a few challenges. On this episode, we dive into the Christmas season to discuss my experiences growing up as a first generation immigrant and how I am raising my Canadian-born daughter when it comes to blending North American culture with our Christmas-related practices and traditions from our home countries.
Episose 2 - My Immigrant Life
April 04, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBI had the honour and pleasure to be interviewed by Erica of My Immigrant Life Podcast. Today, we are sharing our interview with the world. We discussed my immigration story, stories and anecdotes about my experiences as an immigrant in Canada, how this shapes my parenting style, and so much more. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me. You can find Erica on Instagram @MyImmigrantLifePodcast.
Episode 1 - Vida With Christie
April 04, 2020 19:28 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPressing the reset button on my podcast and starting again from scratch was not easy. However, I am proud of the work I have completed to provide my listeners with the best content possible. Tune in to this episode to learn about the direction I am taking the Vida With Christie Podcast on, and find out how I survived my daughter’s latest apocalyptic tantrum (because mom life!).
Episode 3: Christmas in Two Cultures
December 13, 2019 11:15 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBRaising a child (or children) in a bi-cultural or multicultural household can be so exciting but it also poses a few challenges. On this episode, we dive into the Christmas season to discuss my experiences growing up as a first generation immigrant and how I am raising my Canadian-born daughter when it comes to blending North American culture with our Christmas-related practices and traditions from our home countries. Visit my website at vidawithchristie.com for more content. Also, connect ...
Episode 2: My Immigrant Life
November 26, 2019 18:19 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBI had the honour and pleasure to be interview by Erica of My Immigrant Life Podcast. Today, we are sharing our interview with the world. We discussed my immigration story, stories and anecdotes about my experiences as an immigrant in Canada, how this shapes my parenting style, and so much more. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me. You can find Erica on Instagram @MyImmigrantLifePodcast. Visit my website at vidawithchristie.com for more content. Also, connect with me on Faceboo...
Episode 1: Vida With Christie
September 14, 2019 21:52 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPressing the reset button on my podcast and starting again from scratch was not easy. However, I am proud of the work I have completed to provide my listeners with the best content possible. Tune in to this episode to learn about the direction I am taking the Vida With Christie Podcast on, and find out how I survived my daughter's latest apocalyptic tantrum (because mom life!). Don't forget to visit my website at vidawithchristie.com for more. Also, connect with me on: Facebook: www.facebo...