Chingonas Only Club

Join Chingonas Only Club with special guest Laura Chavira as we explore conversations on what it's like to find community, embrace mental health, and discuss the challenges of growing up as Latinas on our journey toward self-improvement and self-awareness. Music by DaMarcus VanBuren --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melly-ramirez/support

This episode contains a trigger warning for those sensitive to talks of Sexual Assault. This episode is a quick acknowledgment of what Hispanic Heritage Month is and why I feel it is important to celebrate it loudly and proudly as Latinos. I also do a quick recap of the Danny Masterson SA case and a hot take on why the response of celebrities who came to his defense has been criticized and what that means for women and society overall. The music for this episode is titled "Enemy" by De Marcus VanBuren. Follow our Instagram ⁠@chingonasonlyclub⁠ and our tiktok ⁠@chingonasonlyclub⁠ Subscribe and rate this episode!! Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault or Sexual Violence can be found here To learn more about the contributions Latinos and our history click here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melly-ramirez/support

The internet is wild enough, mix in dating in your mid to late 30s and it becomes a full-on adventure. The ups and downs of online dating for a generation who experienced romance without the internet can leave us either blown away by the possibilities or completely overwhelmed. How do you find meaningful connections? How do you avoid being catfished?! I don't know, but join me in this episode as I break down all the information and feedback I received regarding how people experience online dating. Give me your feedback and share your stories! Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @Chingonasonlyclub And if you want to catch the video episode hop on over to our YouTube channel for the full experience. Music for this episode was written by DaMarcus Van Buren --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melly-ramirez/support

What does a support system look like? What is its purpose? Do you have one? Join me as I peel all the layers of my own support system to reflect on whether or not you have one, need one, or need to use yours more often. The music for this episode is titled "Enemy" by De Marcus VanBuren. Follow our instagram @chingonasonlyclub and our tiktok @chingonasonlyclub Subscribe and rate this episode!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melly-ramirez/support

This week I talk about the challenges of living with your parents through my experience with my mother. Living with your parents is challenging enough; add on the task of raising children, unresolved trauma, and unknown triggers and you have yourself a hell of a ride. This is also my first official video episode, so be sure to follow the Chingonas Only Club YouTube channel, and don't forget to subscribe and review. Today's music is from DeMarcus VanBuren, titled "Enemy" Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @chingonasonlyclub and leave a review for the show!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melly-ramirez/support

Join me for a life update, a discussion on my latest struggles and accomplishments, and some self-reflection on what success means to you! Listen to the Chicas in Class Podcast collab with Chingonas Only Club here ---> https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MzlxrIY103140CtFs50ms?si=DEMiSdQnStyWckQcl1_AeQ Chingonas Only Club Music was created by Natalie Padilla. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melly-ramirez/support

Mother-daughter relationships are complex and can create trauma for many. Healing from these relationships involves a level of understanding that we were never taught. Explore this possibility on today's episode and laugh along as I share my experiences with you and my journey to healing and strengthening this bond with my mother along the way. Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla If you would like to contribute to the show, please click on the "Support" button or make a direct contribution through our Venmo @chingonasonlyclub. You can also purchase something from our Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31Y9GVQGI9XZW?ref_=wl_share Follow Chingonas Only Club on all social media platforms! : https://linktr.ee/chingonasonlyclub To listen to other podcasts from the Amplify Her Media Network, check out the link below! https://linktr.ee/amplifyhermedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Hey there. My name is Melly Ramirez and I'm the host of Chingonas Only Club. A podcast for women of all backgrounds where we discuss our struggles with gender norms, societal roles, and social issues. If you want to learn more and connect with strong and equally resilient women, I invite you to listen in every Tuesday on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Let's empower one another through our powerful storytelling. Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla If you would like to contribute to the show, please click on the "Support" button or make a direct contribution through our Venmo @chingonasonlyclub. You can also purchase something from our Amazon wish list Follow Chingonas Only Club on all social media platforms! : Click here to listen to other podcasts from the Amplify Her Media Network! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Love is beautiful; love should be kind, patient, and never blind. Join me on this non-gushy episode to discuss what healthy, loving relationship should look like. Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla If you would like to contribute to the show, please click on the "Support" button or make a direct contribution through our Venmo @chingonasonlyclub. You can also purchase something from our Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31Y9GVQGI9XZW?ref_=wl_share Follow Chingonas Only Club on all social media platforms! : https://linktr.ee/chingonasonlyclub To listen to other podcasts from the Amplify Her Media Network, check out the link below! https://linktr.ee/amplifyhermedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla If you would like to contribute to the show, please click on the "Support" button or make a direct contribution through our Venmo @chingonasonlyclub. You can also purchase something from our Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31Y9GVQGI9XZW?ref_=wl_share Follow Chingonas Only Club on all social media platforms! : https://linktr.ee/chingonasonlyclub To listen to other podcasts from the Amplify Her Media Network, check out the link below! https://linktr.ee/amplifyhermedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Do you often wonder if you are brown enough? Black Enough? Mexican enough? I struggle with being enough for everyone in my life as I fulfill all the roles I was born into or the roles I grew into. I always seem to fall short when I allow people's ideas of what is enough to cloud my judgment, so I am here to 1. Validate that I am Mexican, brown, and woman enough to talk about the things I talk about each day. 2. To encourage you to cut yourself slack and stop comparing yourself and holding yourself to ridiculous standards. Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla If you would like to contribute to the show, please click on the "Support" button or make a direct contribution through our Venmo @chingonasonlyclub. You can also purchase something from our Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31Y9GVQGI9XZW?ref_=wl_share Follow Chingonas Only Club on all social media platforms! : https://linktr.ee/chingonasonlyclub To listen to other podcasts from the Amplify Her Media Network, check out the link below! https://linktr.ee/amplifyhermedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Chingonas Only Club is part of The Amplify Her Media Network. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events, or set of circumstances. An individual may experience this as emotionally or physically harmful or life-threatening, affecting mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Examples include natural disasters, serious accidents, terrorist acts, war/combat, rape/sexual assault, historical trauma, intimate partner violence, and bullying. Many women experience several different types of PTSD from traumatic events stemming from sexual/domestic abuse, sexual assault, harassment, and various other traumas that most often plague the female population. However, society most commonly associates men with PTSD and some war-related trauma. For this reason, many women often go undiagnosed and end up coping with their PTSD alone. Today, we are talking to Natalie Padilla, a female veteran discharged from the Navy this year due to service-related PTSD. Natalie is here to talk about her experiences with PTSD, what she learned about herself, how she is coping with it and how she imagines her future now that she has accepted that PTSD is a permanent part of her life. Natalie also shares some PTSD resources with our listeners that have been helpful to her. PTSD Resources: Apps: I Am, Daily Affirmations App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-daily-affirmations/id874656917 PTSD Coach: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ptsd-coach/id430646302 Get help from Veterans Crisis Line Call 988 (Press 1) Text to 838255. Chat confidentially now. Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889 Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla If you would like to contribute to the show, please click on the "Support" button or make a direct contribution through our Venmo @chingonasonlyclub. You can also purchase something from our Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31Y9GVQGI9XZW?ref_=wl_share Follow Chingonas Only Club on all social media platforms! : https://linktr.ee/chingonasonlyclub To listen to other podcasts from the Amplify Her Media Network check out the link below! https://linktr.ee/amplifyhermedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Did you hear Shakira and Miley Cyrus' new songs? Talk about messing with the wrong women, but even more shocking, the audacity of their husbands. Join me on this episode as I discuss the way society views women who choose to be outraged by their partner's betrayals and dissect why they are ostracized for telling the truth! Also! If you would like to help with the podcast, we are asking for donations to help purchase audio and video equipment in hopes we can take the podcast to a different level in 2023! Any contribution is welcomed. Even sharing and rating the podcast helps us get more exposure. The link to the Amazon Wishlist, where you can purchase something or see how we use your contribution, is linked below. The option to make a one-time donation is available with every episode. To view or purchase something from the Amazon List, click here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31Y9GVQGI9XZW?ref_=wl_share To contribute, one time or recurring, use the button attached to this episode. You can also send a direct contribution via Venmo @chingonasonlyclub Chingonas Only Club Theme music was created by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Our mental health should always be our priority, but how can we protect it when our surroundings or the people who are close to us are not helping us towards that goal? Listen in and see how I experienced this. Visit our website to follow our blog at www.chingonasonlyclub.com If you would like to be a guest on the show contact the Podcast via email : melly@chingonasonlyclub.com Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @chingonasonlyclub and don't forget to tag us while listening! Chingonas Only Club is an Amplify Her Media production. The original music for the show was created by Natalie Padilla. For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://share.descript.com/view/eiPGbmm73XL --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

This week, I am welcoming the New Year by setting resolutions for my mental well-being, physical health, and professional growth. Join me and let me know if this episode inspired you to make some resolutions. If you want to follow me on my fitness journey, follow me on Instagram @myjourneytochingona. Chingonas Only Club there music was created by Natalie Padilla

Join me in discussing holiday celebrations in Mexico, what the season means to me, and how to appreciate the little things even when it feels difficult to do so. Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla

I had to address why I feel so strongly about alcohol. As with everything we do as humans, we use our past experiences to help us make decisions, but sometimes, our trauma guides us away from any triggers or factors that could harm those we love. Is it logical? I am not sure, but I do know this is a personal choice for me. What hurts is the negative impacts drinking can have on kids indirectly, how our behavior when we drink and the choices we make when drunk put our kids at risk, and how adults don't understand or seem even to want to acknowledge this. So here it is, another point of view, possibly one you had not previously considered. Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla

This is a hard episode to do. Not only because I am sharing what is a genuine and very raw trauma but because it feels wrong to speak about your community in this manner. The same guilt I feel is what sparked a lifetime of shame and kept me from reporting my abuse to anyone close to me. So I ask that you listen, that you don't take any of this person, and that you take the advice with you and use these hard-learned lessons to be a better advocate for your children. CoC Music was created by Natalie Padilla

This is a tough one! Difficult conversations mean awkwardness, hurt feelings, long silences, and a potential for the realization that you and the other party involved may not remain friends after having them. But I assure you, as tough as they are, they are worth it, because when they go right, you have taken one step forward towards growth, allyship, and antiracism commitments. If you would like to leave me a voice message and give me some feedback, you can just click on the link below. https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/message

Join me in an analysis of femicide and how it impacts our BIPOC communities. Relive some experiences with me to understand my perspective and perhaps open you up to a different one. If you'd like to learn more about this epidemic and violence against women within and outside of our country, I have linked a few articles to get you started. https://www.visionofhumanity.org/understanding-the-dynamics-of-femicide-of-mexico/#:~:text=The%20proportion%20of%20female%20homicides,Mexico%20were%20classified%20as%20femicides. https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/african-american-women-disproportionately-at-risk-for-death-by-domestic-violence-31238 https://www.csvanw.org/mmiw/

Do you ever read a book and connect so deeply that you can't help but talk about it? This is what this book did to me. Join me in dissecting some of the issues tackled by this story and follow along to see how it helped me understand issues I experienced firsthand growing up. Books can heal; when you feel most alone in the world and like your experiences are so unique no one can understand you, you feel like you are drowning. A story can help you feel validated in your struggles and show you how to overcome your deepest fears, and address some of the most intense issues or experiences you encounter. Reading is powerful, and I wanted to share how I interpret this story. You can purchase the book by using the link below https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Perfect-Mexican-Daughter/dp/1524700487/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667278394&sr=8-1 Or you can check it out at your local library!!!

If you are an expecting mother, a mom, or contemplating children and want the real deal on what your expectations should be? The ugly expectations, not the miracle of pregnancy and birth? Then this episode is for you. With special guest Samantha Darling, we explore the most uncomfortable parts of our pregnancies, the ugliest parts of our births, and the truth behind our postpartum experiences. It is very graphic but man, the most honest conversation you will ever hear on motherhood. The Great Sperm Race Documentary : https://youtu.be/gAnMymnJiLM Music for the show was created by Natalie Padilla

Part 2 of this episode is insanity and chaos, all combined with the miracle of birth. This could be a deterrent for having children if you want to scare someone straight, but it is all for a good cause. We are not exposing the truth of having children; those who have had them know this; we are simply normalizing talking about it all, the good, the bad, and in this case, the ugly. Having honest conversations and setting realistic expectations are the first step towards preparing for starting a family and, in my opinion, preventing postpartum. So buckle in for part 2! Special Guest: Samantha Darling Music was created for the show by Natalie Padilla.

This is an AmplifyHer Media Production To access the transcripts and written blog of this Mini Episode, visit www.chingonasonlyclub.com Don't forget to review the show and follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @chingonasonlyclub If you'd like to be a guest on the show or have a topic you'd like me to cover, you can email me at melly@chingonasonlyclub.com

This is an AmplifyHer Media Production A self-reflection episode on identity and why I have chosen to build my mold instead of trying to live up to the expectations of others. Join me to hear my take on assimilation and what that truly meant to me as an undocumented woman growing up in the United States. Music: Chingonas Only Club Theme song was created by Natalie Padilla Book References: "You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation" by Julissa Arce. To access our block and additional content, visit www.chingonasonlyclub.com Don't forget to review the show and follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @chingonasonlyclub If you'd like to be a guest on the show or have a topic you'd like me to cover, you can email me at melly@chingonasonlyclub.com

Mother-daughter relationships are complex; they can shape you, break you, remake you and change your entire life. This episode explores the relationship with my mother as a reflection of how Latinas cope with their madres. I talk about parentification as a root cause of it all and how ultimately learning how to heal and verbalize one's emotions can help overcome the hurdles that come with being a First Gen Latina with a fierce Chingona as a mother. Chingonas Only Club theme song was written by Natalie Padilla You can listen to the Unbreakable Latina Podcast if you want to hear another young Latina speaking about "Parentification" Follow Chingonas Only Club on Instagram @ChingonasOnlyClub. Want to be a guest on the show!?! Email me at melly@chingonasonlyclub.com and let me know you are interested, or simply email me a topic you'd love to hear me discuss. Gracias! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

We all crave the company of others, even the most introverted people want to share their lives with someone. Most people think immediately of a partner, but I think friendships are just as amazing. They level us out and remind us how amazing we are, the true strong friendships do anyway. Today's episode is how I think of friendships, why they are important, and why I wish for everyone to have that experience. Chingonas Only Club Theme song was written by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Oh my goodness!!! I had to talk about this infamous kiss and how it is a reflection of how society truly feels about consent and how distorted it is. We lack boundaries because we make exceptions, we make exceptions because we feel certain people deserve that, but do not realize that grey space creates ambiguity and a place for people to take advantage of others. Chingonas Only Club theme music has been created by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Lets talk about leadership!! What are good qualities you often find in leaders? Do you know whether you are a good leader or do you need to do some soul searching and more personal growth? Join me on this mini leadership lesson to see if you are approaching it from the right angle or if you could use some perspective. Chingonas Only Club theme song was written by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Toxic environments are created by toxic people. Whether it be in our personal or professional lives, toxic people tend to impact every major aspect of your life when their toxic behavior is directly aimed at you. While I am no expert, all I can share is my own personal experience with toxic behavior and discuss some of the most common traits of this individual to hopefully help someone set boundaries with the toxic person in their lives. As always, let me know what you think about this episode and what you would like to hear about next. Also, I did a collab with the Chicas in Class podcast! This episode is also available today on Spotify! So give them a follow and check out the episode as we talk about education and my own journey with ensuring I continue to represent Latinas in the most positive light along with these two amazing women! Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram and Tik Tok @chingonasonlyclub for additional content and to follow along with my shenanigans. Chingonas Only Club original audio was created by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

aaahhh!!! Whenever I tell people I met my husband when I was 7 and he was disgusted by me, they always ask me to tell them the story. So....here it is finally! How I fell in love and found my person. Know that I would choose him in every lifetime if it was possible. He's my lobster! Chingonas Only Club original song was created by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Chingonas Only Club original theme song was created by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Colorism is not a topic that is culturally discussed enough but unfortunately an all too familiar experience for many. Depending on their proximity to whiteness, black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) experience colorism as often as they experience racism and discrimination. The difference is that colorism is veiled in backhanded compliments, micro aggressions, and sown deep into our culture by the same people inciting racism and discrimination towards our communities, but perpetrated by people who share our same race and cultural backgrounds. How can we talk about colorism to our parents? Is it something you have ever experienced or benefited from? I have experienced it on both ends, and I can tell you it makes me extremely uncomfortable, but it makes me more uncomfortable not talking about it, not bringing it out in the open, and pretending like it doesn't exist. So join me on this episode as I talk about this issue, why I am speaking about it, and my own personal encounters with colorism. Chingonas Only Club theme music was written by Natalie Padilla, a Chingona herself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Do you feel guilty because you can't care for your parents the way you wish you could? This is a 1st Gen Immigrant Issue that is far more common than we'd like to admit. This week I had the pleasure of being a guest on GenMinorityPodcast with Chelly and Tony and we had ourselves a great discussion and therapy session! Laughs, Tears, unlocked some core memories lol, the whole 9 yards! Enjoy this bonus episode! Subscribe to GenMinorityPodcast on YouTube Follow GenMinorityPodcast on Tiktok @Genminoritypod As always, Rate Chingonas Only Club if you enjoy the content, subscribe and follow the show on social media, and tag us when you're listening on Instagram @chingonasonlyclub or tiktok @chingonasonlyclub --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Join me as I go over what Roe V. Wade being overturned means for women everywhere and how women in the military specifically will be double impacted by this decision. Listen in with an open mind and feel free to write me to let me know how you are feeling and how you are doing during these times. Women are under attack and we need to use our voices, our means, and our time to ensure that other minorities don't fall next. AOC Reacts to Roe V Wade being overturned https://youtu.be/NvcaS8CBgwM What else is in danger with Roe V Wade overturned https://youtu.be/Ceh6hTqRGqw How can you help? Pro Choice Organization to Donate or Volunteer with: NARAL ProChoice America https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla - A Chingona from Cali! Don't forget to follow and support the show! Love yall! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

This episode was not one I planned ahead for, it is very raw as the case of 17 year old teen Riley Whitelaw's horrific murder is discussed in the media. My only call to action on this episode is for listeners to take a moment and read Riley's obituary, reflect on the things you can do in your daily life to stop breeding this behavior in society and educate yourselves to understand the reality we as women face everyday. This is a dangerous world for women, Riley is only 1 of many victims, what are you going to do to protect the women around you? To read Riley's obituary check out the link below: https://obits.gazette.com/us/obituaries/gazette/name/riley-whitelaw-obituary?id=35273668 Below are some resources for victims and survivors of DV, SA, and R@*e. RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NATIONAL CRISIS ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSISTANCE: National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights 1-510-465-1984 www.nnirr.org National Coalition for the Homeless 1-202-737-6444 www.nationalhomeless.org National Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-800-537-2238 www.nrcdv.org and www.vawnet.org Futures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-888-792-2873 www.futureswithoutviolence.org National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health 1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011 www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929 www.1800runaway.org CHILDREN Childhelp USA/National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelpusa.org Below are resources on mental health: Butterfly Foundation Online, email and phone support for Australians living with eating disorders and their family and friends. Ages 14+ Phone support available Mon-Fri 8am-9pm AEST Website: thebutterflyfoundation.org.au Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Stories and information for young people whose parents have a mental illness. Ages 10-18 years. Website: copmi.net.au/kids-young-people headspace headspace works with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. Ages 12-25 years Website: headspace.org.au Head to Health Online portal for mental health information, with information from a wide range of online services. All ages. Website: headtohealth.gov.au ReachOut.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Celebrate, learn and reflect on what this holiday means and it's impact on the black community. Joining us is Cierra Bass, my dear friend and she shares her experience as a black woman and how she learned about the holiday as well as how it impacts her life today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Imposter Syndrome is a term used more frequently in recent times, primarily by our BIPOC and other minorities like us Women. It is the feeling of inadequacy, the lack of trust in our own abilities and skills, and the constant internal battle with ourselves about the things we deserve. Most discussions around imposter syndrome bring to light the fact that it is common to feel this way and focus on reassurance to those experiencing it that you in fact are worthy of all your accomplishments. What is not commonly discussed is the long-term negative impacts of being left with imposter syndrome over a long period of time can have on your mental health and overall well-being. Imposter Syndrome often leads to a need to overachieve in all aspects of your life only to feel like you are doing enough, although with this syndrome enough is a continuously moving goal line. This week's episode is a discussion on my own experience with Imposter Syndrome, how I realized I was experiencing it, and what toll it took on my mental health. I also discuss my mental health journey and how it started as well as the stigmas and how to address both issues. Chingonas Only Club podcast theme music was especially created by Natalie Padilla If you would like to support the show and make a monetary contribution, please do so by making a one time or monthly contribution! Click the link at the bottom to help! You can also check out the website and utilize my Amazon StoreFront to make your next Amazon purchase. Any purchases you make utilizing the link is a small contribution to the show and you only need to purchase items you already buy! To help through an Amazon purchase, go to www.chingonasonlyclub.com You can follow us on social media! Instagram @chingonasonlyclub TikTok @chingonasonlyclub --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Have you ever been heartbroken? Who hasn't?! The truth is we have all experienced heartbreak, as kids, as teenagers, and as adults, and each time what we go through changes us. Those changes can be for the better or for the worst. I can genuinely say I have experienced both. In today's episode, I share my childhood heartbreak, and although it sounds like it was romance-related, in fact, it was friendship. I am choosing to share this ridiculous story so we can remind each other that children experience this too, and for those who have kids, remember that at that moment, heartbreak can be devastating. Sam is joining me today as my first guest and she is here to share her very adult romantic heartbreak. Join us as she dives deep into vulnerability and shares her very intimate experience to show that as dark and awful as things may be, sometimes they happen for a reason and we are better for it. We can learn so much about ourselves and how we want to be treated through such devastating experiences. This is why Sam is a Chingona. Join us on this 2 part episode and don't forget to follow us on social! or visit our website www.chingonasonlyclub.com If you'd like to support the show, please feel free to make a monthly contribution of your choice so I can continue to bring you this amazing content! Chingonas Only Club Theme Music was especially created by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Have you ever been heartbroken? Who hasn't?! The truth is we have all experienced heartbreak, as kids, as teenagers, and as adults, and each time what we go through changes us. Those changes can be for the better or for the worst. I can genuinely say I have experienced both. In today's episode, I share my childhood heartbreak, and although it sounds like it was romance-related, in fact, it was friendship. I am choosing to share this ridiculous story so we can remind each other that children experience this too, and for those who have kids, remember that at that moment, heartbreak can be devastating. Sam is joining me today as my first guest and she is here to share her very adult romantic heartbreak. Join us as she dives deep into vulnerability and shares her very intimate experience to show that as dark and awful as things may be, sometimes they happen for a reason and we are better for it. We can learn so much about ourselves and how we want to be treated through such devastating experiences. This is why Sam is a Chingona. Join us on this 2 part episode and don't forget to follow us on social! or visit our website www.chingonasonlyclub.com If you'd like to support the show, please feel free to make a monthly contribution of your choice so I can continue to bring you this amazing content! Chingonas Only Club Theme Music was especially created by Natalie Padilla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

This week I am diving deep and answering everyone's most commonly asked question about my father. Parental relationships can be devastated by traumatic experiences, and father-daughter relationships are difficult to manage without complications. This is my experience and logic for why I have chosen to have the relationship with my father that I have today, and how I got there. What kind of impact did my decisions have on my mental health and how mental health has impacted my entire family. Chingonas Only Club music was created by Natalie Padilla Mental Health Resources are available below: Butterfly Foundation Online, email and phone support for Australians living with eating disorders and their family and friends. Ages 14+ Phone support available Mon-Fri 8am-9pm AEST Website: thebutterflyfoundation.org.au Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Stories and information for young people whose parents have a mental illness. Ages 10-18 years. Website: copmi.net.au/kids-young-people headspace headspace works with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. Ages 12-25 years Website: headspace.org.au Head to Health Online portal for mental health information, with information from a wide range of online services. All ages. Website: headtohealth.gov.au ReachOut.com Australia's leading youth mental health and wellbeing website, with fact sheets, stories, forums and apps to help young people understand and manage their mental health. Ages 14-25 years. Website: au.reachout.com Guide: schools.au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-reachout Youthbeyondblue beyondblue's youth program aims to empower young people, their friends and those who care for them to respond to depression and anxiety. Ages 12-25 years. Website: youthbeyondblue.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Let's talk about cultural and gender stereotypes! How does this impact women everywhere? Do we talk about it enough in the general public or do we only share with our friends? Have you ever experienced or witnessed these behaviors? If so....What did you do? Join me as I tell you some of my most memorable experiences with cultural and gender stereotypes and how I dealt or stood by as they occurred. Discrimination and Racism breed all of these biases and stereotypes, they impact women everywhere, but when you experience them in the workplace, it is by far the most frustrating place, because composure, attitude, and overall response can impact your career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Join Chingonas Only Club for our first ever video episode as we dive into a discussion on success and guilt and the odd feelings we experience as women when we achieve it. The feelings of succeeding and not feeling like you have achieved what you set out to do, or like you have met your own expectations create a sense of guilt, as if you owe something to society, your family, or your culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Join Chingonas Only Club for our first ever video episode as we dive into a discussion on success and guilt and the odd feelings we experience as women when we achieve it. The feelings of succeeding and not feeling like you have achieved what you set out to do, or like you have met your own expectations create a sense of guilt, as if you owe something to society, your family, or your culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Part 2 of The First Chingona is the conclusion to my immigration journey, but the beginning of my life. The entire Teaser, Parts 1 and 2 of the show are to highlight that as women we can overcome any obstacle or hardship and that even in our darkest days, you only need a ray of hope to gather the strength required to step forward and keep pushing. I hope that these two episodes are a good introduction as to who I am as a person, why I have chosen a platform like this to share my story, and why it is important to tell. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

This is a continuation from our Episode 1 Teaser. If you haven't listened to that episode, go back and listen to it now. Part 1 of The First Chingona dives into my journey back from Mexico, my experiences in the United States as an immigrant child, and how I survived through the various difficult experiences life threw my way. Original Music was created for the show by: Natalie Padilla Podcast Cover Art: IG: @PodcastCover --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Join us in a quick 5 min Q&A as I answer a few questions from our listeners and passionately describe what Chingonas Only Club means to me.  Subscribe to the Podcast and review the show! Every subscription and review helps me continue to provide you with the best content across various platforms!! We would also love to hear from you, whether you have questions or comments about our content so far! Email the podcast at chingonasonlyclub@gmail.com. I value you and your feedback so much! Be one of the first to hear all of the new content and of course join us May 10th for our first full-length Episode Launch to continue our story.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support

Get an early glimpse at what to expect on May 10th when the first full-length Chingonas Only Club episode drops. **Trigger Warning** This episode talks contains depictions of domestic violence and sexual abuse and may not be appropriate for children. "The First Chingona" is dedicated to my mother, and this is the first part of our story. Please follow us on Spotify or whichever platform you get your podcasts from by hitting the follow button and also leave us a review! Keep up with us on social media! Instagram: @chingonasonlyclub Email us: chingonasonlyclub@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melly-ramirez/support