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Bienvenidos! Welcome to TLNTT. A weekly podcast hosted by Long Beach born and raised Eli (EL-EE) Ortega and Jackie Velasco. Sharing experiences that shaped these LATINX hearts - blending cultura, humor, true crime and chisme. In other words, it’s a podcast para una hija de tu madre to another.

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    Welcome to SZN 3!

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 36:59


    Holiiiiiiis! Como estan? Ya regresaron las perdidas.  Hope you missed us just as much as we did! Welcome to a brand new season of chisme, laughter, and tears. We are so excited to be back and lord knows que tenemos muchas ganas de platicar. Thank you so much for sticking with us!xoxoxoSupport the show

    COSAS DE LA VIDA PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 43:39


    Hola, we missed you guys! Como estan? For this weeks episode of course its another chisme topic because why not. We didn't want to leave you guys in the dark and just decided to catch up on life. Let us know any topics you would like us to talk about. Support the show

    COSAS DE LA VIDA

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 12, 2022 30:58


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    WOMEN HAVING TO TAKE ON THE "MOM" ROLE

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 36:00


    Hola! (Pre-recorded) For this weeks episode we talk about our own experiences living with our significant others and having to take on the "MOM" role.  It's implemented in the latino community that women are expected to serve men by taking on the responsibilities in a household; cooking, cleaning etc..  Let us know what you guys think. Do you agree or disagree?Reminder to never settle for the bare minimum!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TLNTT)

    BABYMAMMA DRAMA

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 35:55


    Holaaa hola! For this weeks (pre-recorded) episode we discuss our opinions on dating someone with kids, dealing with babymamma drama, and discussing the pros and cons of being a step parent. What are your thoughts? Are kids a deal breaker?   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TLNTT)

    WHAT IS YOUR COPING MECHANISM?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 49:13


    TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode contains disturbing content such as physical self harm and may trigger and anxiety response especially in those who have a history with trauma.Holaaaaa, como están? This weeks episode we talk about healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Coping mechanisms are the strategies people often use in the face of stress and /or trauma to help manage painful or difficult emotions. We also mention ways to reevaluate how to deal with problems in a more positive/clear way. So what might work for you might not work for someone else. That's okay! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TLNTT)

    THE LATINA'S ARGUE?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 52:34


    Hola hola! Chisme timeeeeee! For this week's episode we are doing a little life update and also giving you all the TEA that happened last week. Did we throw hands? Did Eli grab Jackie by the chongo?  We are not perfect and we do argue! This is real life guys. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TLNTT)

    CHISME WITH 2 GIRLS ON A MIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 73:35


    Hola, We are so excited to finally bring on 2 Girls on a Mic. This has definitely been a long time coming but we had to make it happen. For this weeks episode we talk about the behind the scenes of what its like having a podcast with your best friend from another perspective. Stay tune towards the end as we ask the gals some juicy questions. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TLNTT)

    PSYCHOLOGICAL WORDS WE OVERUSE

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 47:06


    Hola! TRIGGER WARNING: WE DO SPEAK ABOUT SA, EATING DISORDERS, DEPRESSION & OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS. By recognizing our misuse of mental health terms we can begin to reduce stigma, so people are better able to find the help they may need. In today's society, we tend to overuse these terms and freely "diagnose" someone without any knowledge of mental health. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TLNTT)

    HOW TO REINVENT YOURSELF WITH CONFIDENCE

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 50:25


    Holaaaa, como están? This weeks episode we talked about ways to reinvent your confidence. Confidence is not only being comfortable In your own skin but doing things that you do best. And the better you get, the more you have to give. What are some ways you do to boost your confidence ? 

    HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 43:23


    Hola! For this week's episode we discuss how depression can affect anyone. Yet, it is still an illness that many people don't understand. People talk about mental illness much more than they used to. However, there is still a stigma attached to mental health. . If you have a friend with depression, it can be difficult to know what you can do to help them. 

    PEOPLE OF COLOR STRUGGLES IN A WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 40:25


    Hola, we are back to our regular layed back sit down talks. Thoughts do we like ? For this weeks episode we discuss the struggles it is for people of color in a work environment. Although many will experience or have experienced this we wanted to give you guys an insight of our very own and discuss why it's so important to voice our opinion so lets talk about it. 

    SHOTS WITH SHOTXKID

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 64:43


    Hola! Man... we cannot believe the day has come! TLNTT has brought their first guest. For this week's episode we bring the one and only @shotxkid, friend of the podcast, a dope LA based videographer, & most importantly Eli's cousin. We take shots, discuss the LA music industry then get down & dirty with relationship questions asked by you guys.Make sure to show some love to Omar!@shotxkid

    FRIENDSHIP BREAKUPS

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 30:12


    Hola, we missed you guys! We hope you all had an amazing Valentines/Galentines full of love and peace. For this weeks episode we go into depth about friendship breakups and although they are the worst and 100x harder than a relationship LOL you have to always put yourself first and the beautiful thing is in the process you can make room for better ones. 

    LET'S TALK THERAPY

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 33:06


    Hola gente chula! For this week's episode we are discussing all things therapy. Things my therapist has said, how the first session went, etc. We are breaking negative stereotypes society has implemented about therapy. Hopefully this helps someone in need of therapy and gives you a little push into "the office" LOL.

    BREAKING TOXIC GENERATIONAL CYCLES IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 42:18


    For this weeks episode we discuss breaking toxic generational cycles by setting boundaries and putting a stop to childhood trauma. In the latino community we shouldn't have to tolerate abusive behaviors or toxicity from our parents.  We also discuss our own experiences and how we dealt or still dealing with our childhood trauma. Let us know your stories and how you dealt with toxic cycles in your latino household. 

    WHAT ARE YOUR RED FLAGS?

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 25:40


    Hola gente, como estan?! For this week' episode we discuss our personal red flags. " Red flags " has been trending on social media for a while now and we thought it would be fun to discuss some of our personal ones. With Valentine's day around the corner, stay safe, stay sane and definitely no baby making. 

    MENTAL HEALTH PART 2

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 32:34


    Holaaaa. Como están? This weeks episode was a little emotional para la spvnishorchataaa. As you know mental health is real. Depression is real. Suicide is real. To everyone who struggles with their inner demons know it's not easy that's why its always important to check up on the people you love. Not everything you see on social media is real. 

    HAI! WE ARE BACK

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 24:38


    Hola hola!WE. MISSED. YOU. SO.MUCH. What a relief to be back, we are never ever leaving again lol. Hope you guys had amazing holidays with your loved ones! We just wanted to give you guys an update on our lives and chismear a bit. Hope you missed us just as much as we missed being on the mics. WE ARE BACK TO OUR REGULAR PROGRAMMING CHULAS/CHULOS!

    "THE HALL PASS"

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 41:58


    Hola gente! Have you guys heard of the term "hall pass"? A a slang term, a hall pass is used to refer an agreement between a couple that they can have sex outside of their relationship, generally on a temporary or one-off basis. Hall pass is specifically used to refer to permission for one partner to sleep with a celebrity without consequences or as an "okay" to cheat on your significant other when your relationship is not doing great. What are your thoughts? 

    GROWING UP WITH STRICT PARENTS

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 41:07


    Hola, Como estan? Our lives have been quite hectic these past few weeks since we've been adjusting to new changes but with that being said we are pushing through and we appreciate you guys understanding. How are we feeling with daylight saving? Are you guys just as excited as we are with the holidays around the corner? For this weeks episode we talk about what it was like growing up with strict hispanic parents. Thoughts? Did you ever feel like you needed to prepare in advance just to go out? Let us know your stories?

    HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY IN A NEW ENVIRONMENT?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 33:12


    Hiiii. Como estan? It's that time of year yet again. Tamale season or what? For this weeks episode we discussed how to deal with anxiety whether in a new environment or meeting new people whatever the case is we share our tips and how we manage dealing with anxiety. 

    LA LEYENDA DE LA TUMBA DEL NIÑO NACHITO

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 32:02


    Ahhhhh! SPOoOoKY Season has officially come to an end. This week's last and final Leyenda is about a little boy who died in 1882. In his short life, legend says, he suffered an intense fear of the dark and of being in confined spaces. So much so that for ten nights after he was buried, his body was found the next morning above ground on top of his tomb. 

    LEYENDA DE LA PASCUALITA

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 29:14


    MWUAHAHAHA! Did you guys expect this?For this week's episode Jackie told us the Leyenda de La Pascualita from Chihuahua, Mexico. This alleged mummy made her first appearance on the 25th of March 1930, reportedly wearing a gown from the spring/summer collection. Locals were struck by how real La Pascualita looked and by her resemblance to the owner, Pascuala Esparza. Let us know what you think!

    LA PLANCHADA

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 44:34


    And we are back! For this week's spooky episode we share la leyenda de "LA PLANCHADA". Have you ever heard of a friendly ghost nurse? Tune in to listen to her story!We also discuss our opinions on some YouTube drama (not that anyone cares)  and give you guys a little life update. Also, don't forget to wish Jackie a Happy 24th Birthday!

    LA NIÑA QUE PIDIÓ CAMBIARSE DE TUMBA

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 31:14


    Hola! SPOoOoKY SZN is in full effect. We are so excited to announce the new segment for the month of October! For the entire month we will dedicate the pod specifically on your favorite Latino leyendas!This week's leyenda is about la niña que pidió cambiarse de tumba.....we dived into her story & discussed a little bit of Las Momias de Guanajuato. Comment below any leyendas that you would want us to talk about on the pod. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube!

    DO CHEATERS DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 39:45


    Hola, What is up you guys! We are back with another episode. For this weeks episode we dived deep into the cheating scandal. What do you guys think? Do cheater deserve a second chance ? Why or why not? 

    NICKNAMES YOU HAD GROWING UP IN A LATINO HOUSEHOLD

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 48:06


    Hola, we missed you guys! We started of by bringing awareness to the 22 year old Gabby Petito's case. Our condolences are with the family and we hope that she gets justice. For this weeks episode we talked about hispanic nicknames growing up. We did a poll on instagram and many commented on nicknames they were given of course we also shared our own nicknames so stay tune. As always don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. We are so excited for the upcoming months and can't wait for you guys to see all the content we have. Thank you for the continuous support!!!!!

    AM I CHEUGY?

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 59:04


    For this week's episode we discussed the new trendy TIKTOK term "Cheugy".  According to the NY times Cheugy means: Cheugy (pronounced chew-gee) can be used, broadly, to describe someone who is out of date or trying too hard. And while a lot of cheugy things are associated with millennial women, the term can be applied to anyone of any gender and any age.Are you cheugy? Let's embrace it!

    DEBUNKING SEX MYTHS

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 41:14


    Hiii. Como están? Welcome to season 2. For this week's episode we are debunking some sex myths that were drilled into our heads! You're not a virgin if you wear tampons? Only old people use lube? QUE?

    SEASON 1 COMING TO AN END

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 50:01


    We want to start of by saying THANK YOU to each and everyone that has supported us since the beginning. Learning to edit, create content, coming up with ideas has not been easy but we love what we do.  For this week's episode we did a little recap of our top five favorite episodes of the season.  We also went into depth about the hardships of what its like having a podcast as well as its ups and downs. Estamos un poco tristes pero we cannot wait for you guys to see our vision come to life. 

    5 TRADICIONES

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 53:49


    Hola,  we are back with another video Ahhhhhhhh! Thank you for all the love and support on our last video we truly appreciate all good or bad feedback.For todays episode we talk about 5 Traditions that Mexicans and Guatemalans do as well as incorporating short stories of our lives and what we will continue to pass on.Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to out YouTube to see the video version as always don't forget to Stay safe, Stay Sane, Peace. IG: @ThislatinaneedtherapytooTikTok: @Thislatinaneedtherapytoo

    UNPOPULAR OPINIONS!

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 30:51


    Hola hola! Esperamos que se la estén pasando bien. For this week's episode we discuss our "unpopular" opinions, from "avocados are trash!" to "does pineapple belong on pizza?" . Let us know what you guys think and definitely send us a message through Instagram if you have any to share!

    DOES BODY COUNT MATTER?

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 30:23


    Ahhhhhhh! This week's episode is on YouTube * shy girl face *For this week's episode we discussed whether body count matters to us. We are in 2021 now! Our ‘virtue' is no longer a possession that our father sells to the most suitable bidder. It never should have been, but gladly that tradition ended long ago. So why do men still try to label a woman with a long sexual history as lesser than? If a man tries to make you feel like you should feel guilty for having sex before you knew they even existed, you need to run.

    GLAMORIZING THE "TOXICO/A" CULTURE?

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 37:18


    Hola gente hermosa! For this week's episode we discuss the tik Tok trend/culture of being a toxico or toxica. We feel that in the Latinx community being toxic is sometimes glamorized, which makes future generations feel like it is okay to be in a "unhealthy" relationship. Stop the BS and actually fix the issue in the relationship please!Do you have a toxico/toxica experience?! Send us a DM, we would love to hear. 

    THINGS WOMEN HATE SEX EDITION

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 42:13


    Hola! For this weeks episode we get down and dirty with things women hate during sex. We did not hold back not one bit. Let us know what you guys think?! We also did a brief update as well as giving you guys the content to look out for. Yes! you heard that right no more excuses. We hope you guys enjoy everything we are putting out and we can't thank you guys enough for supporting us in this journey. 

    WE ARE BACK! DID YOU MISS US?

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 26:22


     *sigh of relief * Hola gente hermosa! We missed you so so much. No, seriously, we really did. Como estan? Como se la estan pasando? This week's episode is a quick update on our life, what's happening, what's good in the hood and  the future plans. We want to remind you guys that this is a safe place for you and all feelings are valid. We will always remain very open and real with you. Please keep @laninafresa's grandma in your prayers. @thislatinaneedstherapytoo

    THE GODFATHER OF MATAMOROS

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 48:53


    For this week's episode we tell the gruesome case of Adolfo de Jesus Constanzo also known as "The Godfather of Matamoros" a Cuban-American serial killer, drug dealer, and cult leader who lead an infamous gang know to be the Narcosatanists. Tambien, we filled you guys in on the chisme and don't worry we will continue to bring more true crime stories. Also make sure you wish @laniñafresa a HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY !

    HOW TO TALK TO YOUR "SO" ABOUT FINANCES

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 43:11


    Hola! For this week's episode we discuss our personal experience's on how and when "money" was brought up in our relationships.  In the Hispanic community finances are a touchy subject and rarely discussed about. Here are some tips and tricks that we thought could be useful! 


    Hola, we are back and bringing you this weeks episode of "The Talk". We dived deep into our own experiences growing up and learning the changes that came along the way. We also want to normalize being open to the discussion and educating our kids about sex. Let us know your thoughts? 

    BEHAVIOR WE DON'T RECOGNIZE AS SELF HARM

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 42:22


    Self-harm doesn't always manifest physically, and self-destructive behavior can crop up in areas of our lives we may not be aware of. For this week's episode we discuss the importance of acknowledging different ways we self harm. The first step is being conscious about the behavior. xoxoxo 

    HOT GIRL SUMMER EDITION

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 59:43


    Hi, Did someone say hot girl summer??? This weeks episode we dived deep on  what we are doing and our goals toward this month. We will be going on vacation soon so you know we are doing our best to look good and feel good. Let us know what your hot girl summer goals are. We also want to say HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! We know this month might difficult for some of you guys but just remember LOVE ALWAYS WINS!

    FAKE FEMININITY

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 27, 2021 52:28


    Hola mi gente! Como estan? Can you hear our enthusiasm in our voices? First and foremost  we want to thank you guys for sticking around through the last 2 very tough months. We have not been focused but we are feeling so much better and inspired!For this week's episode we discussed our views on fake femmes. IT IS NOT A TREND!

    QUARANTINE COMING TO AN END

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2021 54:48


    Hola! This weeks episode we updated you guys on what's been going on in our personal life. Not much has changed but we do plan on working on the pod. We also talked about the pandemic coming to an end. What are your thoughts?

    PURO CHISME

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2021 40:06


    Hola hola! Catch up with Eli and Jackie on this week's episode. All we did is chismear and I love it. A lot is going on within our personal lives but we will not let it get in the way of the pod. We hope you guys enjoy y hasta next week!

    SELF IMAGE, HEALTH, & FITNESS

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 6, 2021 63:17


    Hola! We missed you guys. This week's episode we dived into the importance of  body image and what we think it means. We also went into depth of our own body image and expressed how it made us feel but also giving you an insight of what we like to do to feel good.

    DO YOU REALLY PRACTICE SELF LOVE?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 23:03


    Hey chulos y chulas! This week's episode is a short and brief one. We discuss the importance of self care and self love. What are some ways you take care of yourself? Do you have a real definition of what it means?

    LET'S TALK: POLICE BRUTALITY

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 51:45


    Hola hola! This weeks episode we are bringing awareness in regards to police brutality and discussing  4 out of 1 million stories. When does it end? When can we begin to heal? 

    QUARANTINE & PANDEMIC TINGS

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 56:23


    Hola Hola! Jacky is taking a break this week & Yupi clocked in. For this week's episode we discussed how we coped during this pandemic, where we were mentally and how we took care of ourselves. What would you title this chapter of your life?

    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PART 1.

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 46:36


    Hola hola beautiful people! TW: This week's episode could be a trigger to a sensitive group. We dive in to the world of DV, we are here for you, we HEAR YOU, we will PROTECT you. You are not alone & we will get through this. xoxo

    TRUE CRIME IS MY THERAPY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 45:13


    For this week’s episode we briefly discuss the Black Dhalia case. Elizabeth Short, known posthumously as the "Black Dahlia", was an American woman who was found murdered in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.We also would like for you to join us on YouTube! 

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