Spilling La Sopa

*Disclaimer: Delving into this topic is undoubtedly challenging, and we approach this conversation with genuine curiosity and respect. It's important to emphasize that our intention is not to dismiss anyone's beliefs but rather to share our personal experiences and thoughts in a spirit of openness.Join your amigas and special guest Stephanie for a heartfelt discussion on the intertwining realms of religion and trauma. In this episode, we explore the often-taboo subject of religious trauma, sharing our understanding of its definition and discussing the various ways it can manifest. Wendy and Stephanie openly share their unique journeys of stepping away from organized religion and the profound impacts it has had on them. Juntas, we discuss our evolving views on spirituality in today's world by diving into the practices and values from our religious and spiritual backgrounds that we're choosing to carry forward, as well as those we're ready to leave behind. To wrap things up, we share some words of encouragement, hoping to leave you with a sense of warmth and validation. *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas and special guest Ana Sheila Victorino from Tamarindo Podcast for a discussion on stepping out of your comfort zone. In this episode, we talk about pushing past your limits in personal and professional areas. Ana Sheila y tus amigas identify what “the comfort zone” looks like and share tangible ways to step out of your comfort zone. Wendy shares about her mother's methods to constantly keep her on her toes while instilling courage. Rosie discusses changes in willingness to step out of her comfort zone. Ana Sheila shares about her invigorating experience returning to her querido Mexico motherland and breathing life into her inner child. To close, we leave the listeners with some words of encouragement to conquer their fears and go for it! Don't underestimate the impact of creating a vision board to visualize your future self! *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas and our two special guests for a discussion on sibling dynamics. In this episode, Rosie and Wendy invite their sisters to join them at Spilling La Sopa. We discuss family dynamics and the role we played in our families. Stephanie and Lily courageously discuss which family role they identify with and how these roles affect their relationships. Tus amigas also express appreciation for their hermanas and the trailblazing they have done in cutting dysfunctional family cycles. To close, we leave the listeners with encouragement to open a conversation with their siblings to show them appreciation. If you are interested in learning more about the family roles discussed in this episode, check out the link below: https://www.innerchange.com/parents-resources/family-roles/*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.comThis post hashtags:#hermanas #sisters #oldest #youngest #putazosypatadas #ahivanlaspedradas #roles #familydynamics #latinapodcasts #spanglishpodcast #spillinglasopa #therapy #mytherapistsaid #mytherapistisme

It's been a while! We missed you. Catch up with your amigas after a long sopa break to see what's going on with us. In this episode, we loop you into where we've been the last few months and we share some exciting changes. Mari talks about her travel plans and home improvement projects, Wendy is licensed, and Rosie has some new bling! As life continues to evolve after COVID, so are we! Wendy shares about her private practice endeavors. Tus amigas also discuss old mechanisms for dealing with change and new ways to embrace change and build confidence. To close, we talk about moving forward and leave you with an audio love note from one of your amigas.*If you are interested in inquiring with Wendy about services - particularly EMDR therapy and U-Visa evaluations - you can connect with her at drwendyherrera@gmail.com. *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas and special guest, our friend Diego, for a discussion on dating do's and don'ts. In this episode, we invite Diego to share his “male perspective” on our dating desmadres. Diego also shares his own experiences en busca del amor. We invite you to hang out with us and listen to our desmadre in the dating world. Wendy, Rosie, and Marisol challenge Diego on his views about online dating and encourage him to be open to love on the web. To close, we talk about barriers to building healthy relationships and offer tips on how to work through them. We hope this episode gives you the courage to swipe right again! *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on los horoscopos de durango! JK. Join your amigas for a discussion on astrology, zodiac signs, and birth charts. In this episode, we discuss our experience with astrology and whether Walter Mercado was welcome into our childhood homes. To help us navigate the galaxy, we invited special guest J. Castillo, an Astrologer, from Starbeams Astro. J.Castillo is a Los Angeles, California born, Central American raised trans non-binary person of indegenous decent. J. guides us through our birth chart readings and sheds light on porque somos como somos. We talk about how planetary energy plays a role in romance, vocation, and family. To close, we talk about the planets in retrograde and what that really means… it's not just a meme peeps!*If you are interested in booking a birth chart reading with J. Castillo, check out their website at www.starbeamsastro.com or follow them on IG @starbeamsastro*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

We are often asked about our journeys in academia as first-generation Latinas, join your amigas for a discussion on higher education. In this episode we talk about our personal journeys applying to college, surviving academia, and ultimately making it across the finish line A.K.A graduation. We discuss our stressors and joys as well as the differences between our undergrad and graduate experiences. Rosie talks about life as a worker bee student at commuter schools, Wendy talks about her oddest college moment, and Mari shares all about living the college experience like in the movies. Tus amigas chat about their most embarrassing moments, overcoming barriers to success, and how to maximize opportunities. Most importantly, we discuss the foundations for our interest in education and the battle against imposter syndrome. *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on adulting! In this episode we talk about pillars of adulthood and try to determine if we're killin it…or if it's killing us. We discuss finances, careers, communication, cooking, health and wellness, handiness, and organizational skills. Rosie los invita a escuchar la triste historia de sus headphones, Wendy talks about her first experience with loan sharks, and Mari shares extreme adventures in the kitchen. In true Latina fashion, we realize that our mom's were right, y para alla vamos que volamos. To close, we share some lessons learned about adulting. There is no manual on adulting properly, you got this! *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.comPost Hashtags:#amigas #adultingfails #pillarsofadulthood #killinit #itskillingme #awareness #financials #basiccookingskills #healthandwellness #senoravibes #handiness #communication #bobthebuilder #johnnydeppvsamberheard #forensicpsychologist #herbalife #tupperware #ramsay#sazon#tootyourownhorn#catchingfire #perkyboobs #essentialoils #bleach #gettingawaywithmurder#contractor #killingme #killingyou #WD40 #fosteryouth #travel #creditcards #americanidioms #dentist #babosa #señoravibes #señora

Join your amigas for a discussion on what it means to be sexy, barriers to embracing your sexiness, and how to tap into your sensuality. In this episode, las soperas are joined by pioneer of radical self love, Kim Guerra - the Brown Badass Bonita herself! Kim describes her own journey to discovering her flourishing sexuality by accepting and loving her body. Your amigas talk about messages learned while growing up latina regarding sensuality and sexual self-exploration. Wendy shares her deep desire to learn how to twerk and the realization that nothing is moving yet! To close, we encourage you to love yourself, love your body, y que no tengan miedo… toquense como la guitarra.Note to listeners: trigger warning discussions of sexual trauma/abuse. *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on friendship! In this episode we chat about the obstacles we face when attempting to make friends in your 30s and challenge Drake's “no new friends” mantra. We talk about the qualities we value in friends, how to maintain friendships, when to let go - cutting chusma off, and dynamics when friendships change. To close, we encourage you to have open communication with your people, embrace growth, and continue to nourish those relationships con tus amigxs. We hope this episode gives you the guts to go out and make some new friends!*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for Spilling la Sopa's season 1 finale! Woo! For this episode we invited you, our listeners, via La Sopa's IG to ask us questions to get to know us better. And ya'll delivered! Tune in to hear about how we met, our cross-cultural dating experiences, como nos han querido conquistar with salty ass pick-up lines, and the best advice we've received throughout our lives... To close, and a bit existential, we talk about what makes us happy. We hope that you've enjoyed the journey of season one with us and that you join us for season two in 2022.Como dice Walter Mercado, “Reciban de [nosotras] siempre mucha paz, pero sobre todo mucho, mucho, mucho amor.” -Tus amigas Rosie, Wendy, y Marisol.*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas and special guest Cynthia Chavez founder of Instagram platform CCynergy Wellness for a discussion on feast season and holistic health. We talk about faja culture, fatphobia, food, nutrition and mental health. We share our hilarious experiences with fajas and our mother's opinions about our weight. As we gear up for the holiday season, we also talk about getting together with loved ones... y'all know la familia can be ruthless. To close, we discuss how we can incorporate nutrition in a way that leads to a balanced lifestyle, even around the holidays. Cynthia reminds us that sustainable change takes consistency, time, and patience.*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on the upcoming spooky season! We talk about Halloween, scary movies, el Cucuy, sleep paralysis A.K.A cuando se te sube el muerto, and most importantly Día de Los Muertos. In this episode, we reminisce on our favorite Halloween memories, talk about los dulces de la Rosie, Mari's red flags, and Wendy's sister's fake murder. In true Spilling La Sopa fashion, we share about the history of our beloved Dia de Los Muertos celebration and take some time to honor our loved ones, Firulais el perro included. To close, we invite you to honor your loved ones who have passed using our reflection questions.*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on pet peeves! In this episode, we chat about how people suck y las cosas que nos sacan de quicio. We touch on personal pet peeves in everyday life, romantic relationships, and even con los vecinos. Hasta platicamos how we get on each other's nerves. In true Spilling La Sopa fashion, we brush on the root of pet peeves and how they stem from our own experiences. To close, people suck… we know this. Pero remember to be patient, we're all human!*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a deeper dive on toxic behaviors. In this episode, we chat about identifying toxic behaviors in relationships with our madres. No, we're not talking about bashing your mom, we focus on creating space for a very difficult and culturally taboo conversation. We talk about toxic parenting (and pawrenting), how these behaviors become transgenerational, y cómo ponerles un alto (i.e. nipping it in the bud). We also feature our first guest, Gardenia, from Surviving Toxic Madres. Learn about Gardenia's vision and purpose behind her new instagram community.*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.comPost Hashtags:#toxicparenting #taboo #survivingtoxicmadres #growth #hijadetumadre #pawrenting #lachanclaculture #transgenerationaltrauma #lovingfromadistance #family #breakthecycle #humanizeyourmother #compassion #empathy #healingjourney #trauma #latinxnamecallinghitdifferent #mymothersdaughter

Join your amigas for a discussion on dating horror stories! In this episode, we chat about our misfortunes en el amor. We invite you to hang out with us and listen to our desmadre in the dating world. Wendy, Rosie and Mari share personal dating stories with weirdos, boundary-crossers, and liars! To close, we share some healthy coping mechanisms to help you, our wonderful listeners, reset and free yourself from bad dating juju. We hope this episode gives you the guts to go on another Bumble date!*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on toxic@ behaviors! In this episode, we chat about common toxic behaviors in popular culture and how we've participated in them… a veces nos portamos petty spaghetti. We talk about grudges and we dig a little deeper into por que somos como somos. To close, we discuss ways to get over a grudge and focus on healing, because we want you to live your best lives. Throw esos grudges a la trash can and LET

Join your amigas for a discussion on *drumroll*....TRAUMA! In this episode, we chat about how trauma affects our relationships and family dynamics, in particular our madres. We also touch on healthy and unhealthy trauma responses and coping skills. We explore what it looks like to begin your healing journey. As a bonus, Mari and Wendy grace us with more of their hilarious (sometimes scary) travel stories. Algun dia aprenderemos!*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on classic Latino superstitions and dichos. In this episode, we chat about our families' beliefs y los dichos shared with us growing up. Living in a household with parents that swear by the evil eye and malas vibras, we are encouraged to practice caution when we're over here trying to live our best lives.Ahora saben why we never leave our purse on the floor and why we refuse que nos barran los pies.*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, & Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com

Join your amigas for a discussion on the best and worst homemade remedios. Hear us chat about our experience growing up in Mexican households and facing los remedios ocurrentes de las mamás y abuelitas. On a slightly more serious note, we touch on the distrust of western medicine in our cultura.Believe it or not, this episode was not sponsored by 7UP.... but it should have been.*Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com*Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com