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REPLAY: When Familism Hurts
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - November 21, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutesOdy's grandmother lived with her family when she was growing up. The expectation of always putting family first created a toxic environment due to emotional abuse from her grandmother, whom she suspects may have had a mental illness. An expert on Latino cultural values breaks down the concept of...
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REPLAY: When Familism Hurts
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - November 21, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutesOdy's grandmother lived with her family when she was growing up. The expectation of always putting family first created a toxic environment due to emotional abuse from her grandmother, whom she suspects may have had a mental illness. An expert on Latino cultural values breaks down the concept of...
REPLAY: They Want More Family Time but You Don't
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - November 14, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutesDiane's Korean mother and grandmother live in New Jersey, and would like her to visit more often. But Diane has a full life in NYC, and feels guilty and torn. Hatty Lee, a marriage and family therapist who works with Asian-Americans, shares tips on how to speak with loved ones about honoring our...
REPLAY: They Want More Family Time but You Don't
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - November 14, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutesDiane's Korean mother and grandmother live in New Jersey, and would like her to visit more often. But Diane has a full life in NYC, and feels guilty and torn. Hatty Lee, a marriage and family therapist who works with Asian-Americans, shares tips on how to speak with loved ones about honoring our...
Now Realizing She Was Abused As a Child
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - November 07, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutesMoving to the U.S. was hard for Michelle’s family, and it impacted how she was disciplined growing up. As a parent herself, she’s coming to terms with experiences her parents now deny. Betty Ming Liu, a life coach who specializes in childhood trauma, speaks with Juleyka about nurturing our inner...
Now Realizing She Was Abused As a Child
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - November 07, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutesMoving to the U.S. was hard for Michelle’s family, and it impacted how she was disciplined growing up. As a parent herself, she’s coming to terms with experiences her parents now deny. Betty Ming Liu, a life coach who specializes in childhood trauma, speaks with Juleyka about nurturing our inner...
She Married a Man Against Mamí's Wishes
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 31, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesYaffa's Dominican mom wanted her to marry a White American. So when she fell in love with a Dominican man, she kept the relationship and wedding secret. And marriage and family therapist Claudia Parada speaks with Juleyka about how to confront our parents' bias while sparing our romantic partner...
She Married a Man Against Mamí's Wishes
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 31, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesYaffa's Dominican mom wanted her to marry a White American. So when she fell in love with a Dominican man, she kept the relationship and wedding secret. And marriage and family therapist Claudia Parada speaks with Juleyka about how to confront our parents' bias while sparing our romantic partner...
Writing a Memoir When Mamí Has a Different Version of the Story
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 24, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesJuanita decided to write her life story and got pushback from her Mexican mom, who remembers their family life very differently. And memoirist and writing teacher Yasmín Ramírez shares strategies for reconciling different family accounts of the past, and offers advice for keeping ourselves hones...
Writing a Memoir When Mamí Has a Different Version of the Story
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 24, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesJuanita decided to write her life story and got pushback from her Mexican mom, who remembers their family life very differently. And memoirist and writing teacher Yasmín Ramírez shares strategies for reconciling different family accounts of the past, and offers advice for keeping ourselves hones...
She Walked Away from Her Dream Job, Now Needs to Explain Why
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 17, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesAfter years of working toward a career as a tenure track professor, Sylvia left this path in academia under duress. And getting her Peruvian parents to understand her decision also proved challenging. And Dr. Michelle Espino Lira, who studies Latinos in higher education, speaks with Juleyka abou...
She Walked Away from Her Dream Job, Now Needs to Explain Why
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 17, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesAfter years of working toward a career as a tenure track professor, Sylvia left this path in academia under duress. And getting her Peruvian parents to understand her decision also proved challenging. And Dr. Michelle Espino Lira, who studies Latinos in higher education, speaks with Juleyka abou...
Finding His Mom's Lost Father
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 10, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesTony’s Vietnamese mom didn't talk much about her father, a Black American soldier who fought in the Vietnam War but whom she never really knew. So Tony decided to find him. And marriage and family therapist Thien Pham who works with adult children of Amerasians and refugees speaks with Juleyka a...
Finding His Mom's Lost Father
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 10, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesTony’s Vietnamese mom didn't talk much about her father, a Black American soldier who fought in the Vietnam War but whom she never really knew. So Tony decided to find him. And marriage and family therapist Thien Pham who works with adult children of Amerasians and refugees speaks with Juleyka a...
Should She Confront a Family Secret?
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 03, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutesBrenda thinks it’s time for her Mexican family to speak openly about her father’s infidelity and newly-discovered half-sister, but she's ambivalent about starting the conversation. And marriage and family therapist Gilza Fort Martinez offers advice for creating the right context, choosing the ti...
Should She Confront a Family Secret?
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - October 03, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutesBrenda thinks it’s time for her Mexican family to speak openly about her father’s infidelity and newly-discovered half-sister, but she's ambivalent about starting the conversation. And marriage and family therapist Gilza Fort Martinez offers advice for creating the right context, choosing the ti...
Papí is Dying, And She Fears Saying the Wrong Thing
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 26, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesThough she was a primary caretaker, Sandra had a hard time knowing what to say to her dad at the end of his life. And Oceana Sawyer, a death doula, speaks with Juleyka about acknowledging death with dying loved ones, and taking care of ourselves as we care for them. Featured Expert: Oceana Sa...
Papí is Dying, And She Fears Saying the Wrong Thing
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 26, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesThough she was a primary caretaker, Sandra had a hard time knowing what to say to her dad at the end of his life. And Oceana Sawyer, a death doula, speaks with Juleyka about acknowledging death with dying loved ones, and taking care of ourselves as we care for them. Featured Expert: Oceana Sa...
Giving Advice to Parents
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 19, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutesElbert is struggling to accept how his Dominican parents' married relationship works. And Luis Resendez, a marriage and family therapist who works with Latino men, helps us understand what shapes our ideas of marriage and partnership. Featured Expert: Our expert this week is Luis Resendez, lic...
Giving Advice to Parents
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 19, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutesElbert is struggling to accept how his Dominican parents' married relationship works. And Luis Resendez, a marriage and family therapist who works with Latino men, helps us understand what shapes our ideas of marriage and partnership. Featured Expert: Our expert this week is Luis Resendez, lic...
When Relatives Always Comment on Your Body
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 12, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesDelainy is finally putting a stop to her family's frequent criticism of her weight and looks. And Lisa Jimenez, a mental health counselor who works with first-gens struggling with negative body image, busts health myths and shares tips to build resilience and speak up for ourselves. Delainy Fañ...
When Relatives Always Comment on Your Body
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 12, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesDelainy is finally putting a stop to her family's frequent criticism of her weight and looks. And Lisa Jimenez, a mental health counselor who works with first-gens struggling with negative body image, busts health myths and shares tips to build resilience and speak up for ourselves. Delainy Fañ...
Telling Mamí about My IUD
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 05, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutesMichelle’s Mexican family never talked about sex. When she began thinking about birth control before heading to college she was on her own to make some really important decisions. And OBGYN Dr. Erica Montes offers tips for discussing family planning and avoiding misinformation about contraceptiv...
Telling Mamí about My IUD
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - September 05, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutesMichelle’s Mexican family never talked about sex. When she began thinking about birth control before heading to college she was on her own to make some really important decisions. And OBGYN Dr. Erica Montes offers tips for discussing family planning and avoiding misinformation about contraceptiv...
Unlearning Mamí’s Lessons for Professional Success
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - August 29, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesPabel’s Afro-Latino mother's advice for fitting in and being a professional feels outdated and unhelpful as he navigates racism in the tech industry. And, mindfulness coach Zee Clarke shows us how to breathe through triggering conversations about race and implicit bias at work—and with our loved...
Unlearning Mamí’s Lessons for Professional Success
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - August 29, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesPabel’s Afro-Latino mother's advice for fitting in and being a professional feels outdated and unhelpful as he navigates racism in the tech industry. And, mindfulness coach Zee Clarke shows us how to breathe through triggering conversations about race and implicit bias at work—and with our loved...
Maintaining a Relationship with Mom, for the Sake of the Grandkids
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - August 22, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesCharu works hard to get along with her Indian mom so her children can have a relationship with their grandmother, but tensions around her parenting style remain. And therapist Salma Khan offers advice on preserving family bonds with estranged relatives while resisting the need to explain our bou...
Maintaining a Relationship with Mom, for the Sake of the Grandkids
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - August 22, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesCharu works hard to get along with her Indian mom so her children can have a relationship with their grandmother, but tensions around her parenting style remain. And therapist Salma Khan offers advice on preserving family bonds with estranged relatives while resisting the need to explain our bou...
OG Check-in: She Still Needs Papí, But Has to Guide Him to Help
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - August 15, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutesLast year, Kristie spoke with us about the gendered expectations her dad had of her, despite her professional success. Here, she reflects on how becoming a wife, home-owner and mom-to-be is transforming their father-daughter relationship. If you loved this episode, listen to Kristie's original ...
OG Check-in: She Still Needs Papí, But Has to Guide Him to Help
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything - August 15, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutesLast year, Kristie spoke with us about the gendered expectations her dad had of her, despite her professional success. Here, she reflects on how becoming a wife, home-owner and mom-to-be is transforming their father-daughter relationship. If you loved this episode, listen to Kristie's original ...
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