In this week's episode, we welcome Juda Avila, a bilingual therapist and postpartum coach who's doing incredible work with first-gen Latina moms. As someone who experienced postpartum depression twice and grew up witnessing the silent sacrifices of Marianismo, Juda brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation. We dive deep into the cultural expectations that keep us silent about our struggles, the identity loss that comes with motherhood, and most importantly, how we can redefine what it means to be a "good mom" without erasing ourselves in the process.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode148

What You'll Hear:

• What "silent grief" really means for professional Latina moms and why we struggle to voice our losses.
• How Marianismo shapes our motherhood experience, creating the cultural expectation that we must sacrifice everything.
• Matrescence explained, and why it's critically under-supported in our communities.
• The Self-Care Menu framework - a practical approach to filling your cup daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly without the mom guilt.
• Why there's no such thing as perfect balance, and how to embrace the "beautiful dance" of prioritizing different parts of your life at different times.
• Building community and finding support systems beyond your partner, especially when cultural barriers make it hard to ask for help.

Resources Mentioned:

• Postpartum Support International (PSI) - Free resources in English
• PSI en Español - Spanish-language support and community
• Dr. Alexandra Sacks' TED Talk on Matrescence
• Connect with Juda:
  • Instagram: @jjpostpartumwellness
  • TikTok: @judapsicycoach
  • Website: bio.site/jjwellnesscoaching

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In this solo episode, I’m checking in with you. There is so much heaviness right now in the United States, especially for our Latino community, and I felt called to pause and hold space for everything Latina moms are carrying. From fear and uncertainty to burnout and survival mode, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, you are not weak, and you are not imagining how hard this feels. This is a compassionate conversation about motherhood, mental health, community, and giving ourselves permission to slow down and take care of our nervous systems during a really difficult moment in time.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why so many Latina moms are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stretched thin right now
• How systems in the U.S. fail mothers, women, and families, especially women of color
• The emotional labor Latina moms carry as daughters, partners, and caregivers
• Why burnout and survival mode are not personal failures, but systemic responses
• Gentle ways to check in with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and prioritize your mental health

Resources Mentioned:

• Reach out to your primary care provider for mental health referrals
• Look for Latina mom community groups (Facebook, local networks) for therapist recommendations
• Postpartum Support International
• Latinx Therapy

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Welcome to Season 6 of Viva la Mami! In this solo episode, I'm getting real with you about our move to Mexico, the lessons 2025 taught me, and how we can make 2026 our best year yet. Whether you're questioning the "American Dream", struggling with mom guilt, or dreaming of making a radical change in your own life, this episode is for you.

Let's redefine madrehood together - one decision at a time.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode146

What You'll Hear:

• What 2025 taught me about moving to another country and the lessons learned
• Navigating the "ni de aquí, ni de allá" feeling all over again, even in the country our parents came from
• What's New in Season 6 and exciting changes for VLM!
• Tips to make 2026 your best year yet

Resources Mentioned:

• Living in Mexico Series (Season 5) - Full episodes about our relocation journey
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