VidaTalks by Project Vida

To wrap up our second season, Paso del Norte Children's Development Center joins us to talk about the work they do with children in El Paso who have behavioral issues and how we as a community help our children.

Tune in to hear two Texas Tech Psychiatry Residents tell us the reason why they chose this program and why it's different from programs in other cities.

We are here to talk to you and support you! This week we talk about a topic that continues to be a taboo in our society, people who use substances. How can we as a community help people, give support, and understand what they're going through?

Do you or someone you know have this chronic illness? El Paso Diabetes Center explains the journey that people with diabetes have to go through. From accepting, to managing it, and even destigmatizing it.

Who are Community Health Workers and what do they do? In this episode the Texas Department of State Health Services and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health talk with us about their role in our community and the impact that CHW have.

Shhhh listen, we are talking about mental health. The Texas Tech Department of Psychiatry is talking with us about what new and interesting trends they are seeing in the community. They talk about stigma, change, and how to get professional help.

In this episode we are tackling the difficult questions that came after experiencing a global pandemic. Dr Ocaranza, the Local Health Authority in El Paso, is joining us to talk all about COVID, vaccines, myths, and misinformation.

To kick off the start of the second season Bill Schlesinger joined us to talk about how Project Vida came to be, little hint: insiders were essential. Listen to know the past, the present, and the future of Project Vida.Join our hosts, Miriam Vazquez and Alejandra Gaytan for our second season of Vida Talks. This season, you will hear about organizations in El Paso that assist with mental health, chronic care, substance use in the area, and more. Learn how these organizations are making a difference in our city!Listen to stay informed the topics relevant to the El Paso Community. Learn how these organizations are combating issues and how you can find resources to help with mental and physical health to better your life.

The topic of anxiety has been frequently talked about recently, learn the basics of what anxiety really is. In this episode we have our Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Francisco Sagredo, who will explain the difference between fear and anxiety, normal levels of anxiety and how anxiety affects our behaviors.

In this week's episode we will hear from Julie Scott, a participant of the Positive Parenting program. We talk about how the program has benefited Julie and her growth as a parent. If you are a caregiver, you won't want to miss this one! Listen to find out details and how we can help.

Calling all caregivers! Do you interact with adolescents or children frequently? In this week's episode, you will learn how Project Vida's Positive Parenting program can provide you with parenting tips. We are joined by Jasmine Bennett, Community Engagement Facilitator, who will explain what to expect when joining the supportive Positive Parenting group.

We hear about hate crimes throughout the nation, but what about El Paso? What is the community doing to prevent hate crimes? Learn about a new initiative and program, REACH (Resilience, Education, Action, Commitment and Humanity) from Viri Nunez, lead REACH Violence Prevention Strategist, and her efforts to bring awareness to the community about hate crimes.

En el episodio de esta semana tuvimos la oportunidad de entrevistar a una participante del Programa de Bienestar Financiero, Ivonne Barrera. Ella nos cuenta sobre su transición al mudarse de México a los Estados Unidos y cómo el programa la ayudó a administrar su dinero y los pasos que ha tomado para volverse financieramente saludable.On this week's episode we had the opportunity to interview a participant of the Financial Wellness Program, Ivonne Barrera. She tells us about her transition moving from Mexico to the United States and how the program helped her manage her money and the steps she has taken to become financially healthy!

What does it mean to be financially healthy? Do you have the resources to allow yourself to be in control of your money? Learn about the resources that Project Vida's Financial Wellness and what you can do to enroll!

What is the concept of Ideation when creating a business? Learn from the owners of Podium Finish Sport Boutique and Cafe, Efrain Vivar and Jo Ann Underwood, in how they turned a passion into a business specifically tailored for cycling aficionados. They have learned the steps and resources needed to build a business from scratch.

Have you dreamed about being your own boss? Are you ready to begin your entrepreneur journey? Learn from Pamela Azaeta, owner of One District Coffee and jhow she started from just an idea and has now create a successful coffee shop in Downtown El Paso, with the support from Project Vida's Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program.

What makes your business idea different that others? Are you self-employed or an entrepreneur? Learn what this means to Steven, owner of 2Ten Coffee Roasters, and how he continues to build strategic models for his business to remain competitive and offer quality products to his customers. Learn tips from Steven and how he continues to think strategically about his business and learn the story of how 2Ten Coffee Roasters came about! Along with Terry Craig, Loan Specialist with the El Paso Collaborative with Project and how she has seen his business thrive with the help of the Project Vida Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program.

What are the different effects of trauma? Do you recognize your coping mechanisms? Our co-host, Alejandra Gaytan continues the conversation from the first episode and breaks down the meaning of trauma, coping mechanisms, trigger and stress responses.

TRAUMA... In what ways has it affected your life? Learn about the basics of trauma and triggers in this episode featuring our very own co-host Alejandra Gaytan.