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Two first gen Latinas chismeando about mental health, emotional health and wellness. Keeping it light hearted, but keeping it real!

La Chancla_La Yesi


    • Jan 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Crying at Costco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 62:11


    Hi Friends! Err...Happy New Year? Look, better late than never. I hope you enjoy this one from the lost files, sorry for the audio, La Chancla was figuring out her new space. We hope it's been going well. Xoxo, La Yessi y La Chancla

    We Need to Talk...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 55:34


    Hi Friends! We've missed you. Listen, life's really been life-ing over here but we've been managing. Catch up with us as we discuss changes and adjustments. Thank you as always for sticking with us. November is Men's Mental Health month. Have you listened to our episode on MENtal Health? Check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 49:54


    Hi Friends!!! We've missed you and hope you've missed us. Here's something light for your drive this Friday morning.

    All Up In Our Boundary Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 95:22


    Hi Friends! This week we welcome one of our special guests, Priscilla! This is the first in a series of chats about boundaries. Listen as we process and share things we've learned in our journey's with boundaries. Listen as Priscilla talks about chasing her fears and much, much more. Enjoy! Follow @hippie_moderna

    The Matchelor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 41:57


    Hi! This week we talk The Bachelor. So many thoughts and feelings. We tease our upcoming episode where we'll be talking about boundaries. Enjoy! Talk to us at: amigas4wellness@gmail.com

    Cafe Con Las Comadres: What a Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 34:33


    Night Stalker, Inauguration, and a few other things. Enjoy our second short episode, stay tuned for a full one next week! -La Yesi y La Chancla

    Café Con Las Comadres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 23:02


    Hi Friends! Join us this week for the first episode of our "mini" series called "Café Con Las Comadres". These will be short, sweet, and usually a Q & A. Enjoy! This week's Question: What questions do you have about therapy?

    Got All the Tears Left to Cry: Happy 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 54:21


    Wow! Cheers to ALL of us, we made it *fireworks*. How are you feeling? With 2020 being a year with so much loss, a lot of learning, and TONS of growth, join us in a conversation about what has happened and what we look forward to in 2021. Thank you for sticking with us! We are so fortunate to have y'all here listening along. Please email us! We want to hear from you at amigas4wellness@gmail.com La Yessi's Obsessions: @alex_elle (IG) @theheygirlpodcast Book: “After the rain” @incluisivetherapists @TherapyforLatinx La Chancla's Obsessions: Naked Flamingo Skin: https://nakedflamingoskin.com Instagram: @nakedflamingoskin Chancla's holy grail: "Ghost Serum" "The 60 Second Rule" by @labeautyologist The Ladies of the @cybercollective "Ocean"- By Karol G

    MENtal Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 87:36


    Are you loving us having guests? Here are two more! Andrew and Eddie are creatives that acknowledge the challenges being a Latinx Man has on their mental health. Tune in as they chat with us about their struggles, how they cope, and a variety of things. Follow Andrew: IG-@graphicsbyandrew Buy Andrew's Book XI: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/xi Follow Eddie: IG-@creatiiv_eddie La Yessi y La Chancla Follow: IG: @menofcolorsmile Sparking authentic conversations on Masculinity, Vulnerability & Wellness. @therapyforblkmen Aims to break down barriers that often keep men out of therapy @hiphopsocialworker @iamjelleon (author)

    You Wanna Talk About Motherssssss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 93:44


    On this episode, chit chat with us about mothers, motherhood & mental health. The challenges of being a first generation Mexican American womxn, and the challenges of finding a therapist that “gets us”. Therapy Resources: therapyden.com therapyforlatinx.com, IG: latinxtherapy.com, IG: @latinxtherapy...Also a podcast :) www.joinviolet.com-Queer-Competent Healthcare www.asianmhc.org- Asian Mental Health Collective nqttcn.com- National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network Instagram: @therapyforblackmen @therapyforblackgirls @melaninandmentalhealth @therapyforlatinx @latinxtherapy Have you seen "The Crown" on Netflix? Gratitude Journal: https://www.etsy.com/listing/729218805/gratitude-guided-journal-1canoe2?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=gratitude+journal&ref=sr_gallery-1-50&organic_search_click=1

    Wow, You've Changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 57:20


    On this week's episode we talk CHANGES. Big changes, little changes, adjustments, and a few things in between. What has changed for you? Were you surprised, planned it like this, or just went with the flow? Tell us here: amigas4wellness@gmail.com Listen to (podcast episode La Chancla mentioned): Gettin' Grown Pod: #EndSARS Check out: @techwithtaz and @cybercollective to learn about cyber security and more importantly so you "Don't Get Got"!

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    FMO or FOMO?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 90:03


    On this week's episode: It's a lititle bit of what we ALL needed, a brain break, and some chisme with our favorite girls. Enjoy! La Chancla's Nails: IG- @maibeautyparlor La Chancla's Masks: IG- @sewlovelythreadsbyash Also, check out Cinthia's TEDx Event Talk: "Why is Mentoring Backwards?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS3BmHa9yxk&t=155s

    Back to School!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 79:24


    Hi Friends! On today's episode you'll hear us chat about our experiences in "going back to school". Listen as we give you our takes based on our own observations and hear a little from some our people. Don't forget to take it, one day at a time :) We talked a bit about resources and rather than type a lot out, here is a link that includes the 2-1-1 number for COVID-19 in the State of Oregon. https://oregonhunger.org/covid-19/ Here is the link to the Body Polish that La Chancla LOVES! https://www.sanaraskincare.com/collections/shop-sanara-single-product/products/bamboo-fiber-and-mango-seed-body-polish?variant=34731514691749

    Catching Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 78:24


    Hello everyone, We've missed you! On today's episode we catch up! Since we last recorded we took some time to rest, finish up some work, and have been doing what we can to take part in the ongoing revolution. We definitely don't touch on all topics but we will continue to stay informed. Here are SOME of the organizations that we mentioned on the episode. Instagram Accounts/Organizations: @therapyforblackgirls @thelovefoundation @_beamorg @latinxtherapy @thelovewedontsee @dontshootpdx @snackblocpdx @browngirlsdream @latinarebels We mentioned the account "Xicanisima" but they have changed the handle to @anfemwaves Organizations/Businesses: PDX Bail fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fund The Okra Project https://www.theokraproject.com Naked Flamingo Skin https://nakedflamingoskin.com/password The Honey Pot Co. https://thehoneypot.co/?rfsn=4440505.e41a22 Yummy Brothers Cookies and Dog Treats https://yummybrothers.com

    We're Not Crying, You're Crying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 61:22


    On this week's episode we freestyle! Inspired by the Gettin' Grown Podcast, La Yessi y La Chancla write to their younger selves, and read advice from Instagram followers. As always, thank you so much for listening! Talk to us: amigas4wellness@gmail.com @gettingrownpod

    Learning to Chill: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 67:16


    This is the self care portion of the discussion. Priscilla shares some her favorites from her self care toolbox and we talk a little bit about our own. Stick around for the very end as Priscilla helps us out with some guided meditation. Follow her for more tips, tricks, and lifestyle pics on Instagram: @hippiemoderna

    Learning to Chill: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 52:31


    Still trying to figure out this whole audio thing, thanks for being patient. Tune in as we talk to our FIRST guest, Priscilla. She talks to us about her journey in her career, the way anxiety shows up in our communities, and the many ways it is described. We also talk about our strange Corona dreams. Thank you for listening! Article about Corona Dreams: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/17/sleep-expert-who-had-weird-coronavirus-dreams-nightmares-what-i-do-to-sleep-better-now.html

    Swipe Right: Are they REALLY the Juan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 98:31


    *Sorry about the sound quality. Bear with us as we try to figure out the best way to record this remotely. We're out here learning. In this episode we dive into the world of dating; the good, the bad and the uncomfortable. Tune in, as we explore how culture, generational differences, and the current state of the world has played a role in the way that we've dated! As always, if you have anything you would like to share with us, please send us an email at : amigas4wellness@gmail.com or slide into our DM's on Instagram @la_yessi_y_la_chancla Mentioned in this episode: @shanboody @sanaraskincare On Love Bombing: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/love-bombing-is-not-romantic_n_5aaab2cbe4b04221740d3fad

    You Glow Girl! March 24th, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 53:03


    Hi! Here is our latest episode. We are working on the sound quality as we are adjusting to this new normal. Here are the apps, IG's, and links that we wanted to share with you all: -Calm app -Breathe app -SAM app- managing anxiety TEDx McMinville: Why is Mentoring Broken? -Cynthia Manuel Martinez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS3BmHa9yxk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0YzRrF6t1JAcVBCW-Vbac8Cbz-66d3EiEK-RyG_Z50AwidGhwdePi_2Z0 IG Accounts we like: @latinxtherapy @psych_today @contodonetflix (Since we'll all have some time

    A B*tch Is Scared! February 6th, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 43:20


    Hello everybody, this is our first episode, yay!!! Tune in as we talk about resolutions, grief, fear, and a few things in between. We hope you enjoy this. Lot's of love, La Chancla y La Yessi

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