Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being
Latina motherhood is a complex journey, interwoven in two identities that often make us feel ni de aquí, ni de allá (not from here, not from there). However, Viva la Mami® is committed to providing Latina moms, allies, and professionals who support Latina moms with the knowledge and tools to further identify and understand the challenges and triumphs of Latina motherhood.
Join Jessica Cuevas as we discuss culturally relevant topics that will help inform and empower Latina moms in whichever season they are in on their motherhood journey. We'll be joined by Latina moms, experts, and professionals who can offer advice, practical tips, relatable stories, and honest conversations.
This podcast will cover an array of topics that is geared toward the modern Latina mom that will empower you to find balance between tradition and progress. Bring your cafecito as we all create honest conversations and share the complexities about madrehood.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 132
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
135. How to Stop Perfectionism In Your Bilingual Parenting Journey with Beatriz Rivera-Cruz
I sat down with Beatriz Rivera-Cruz, a former Spanish teacher turned entrepreneur who quit her job to start her own Spanish immersion daycare when she couldn't find what her family needed. As a Puert…
134. How to Transform Your Sleep and Celebrate Cultura with Angela Fernandez
I sat down with Angela Fernandez, founder of Dulce Dreams, to discuss something we don't talk about enough - sleep hygiene and how it connects to our wellbeing as Latina moms. Angela shared her journ…
133. How to Raise Spanish-First Kids Without the Guilt with Lucía Garrett
This week, we welcome Lucía Garrett, founder of Pato Pato and the brilliant mind who coined the term "Spanish-first kids." As someone currently raising Spanish-dominant children myself, I was so exci…
132. Living in Mexico: How We Planned Our Drive From Chicago to León
In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I address my recent hiatus and share the journey of moving my family from Chicago to León, Guanajuato.
You'll hear about the planning and preparation…
131. How to Heal Your Gut Health as a Latina Mom
In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Dr. Alma Medina, a certified functional medicine coach and pharmacist, right here in the Chicago area. As a fellow first-gen Latina mama, we dove deep i…
130. Living in Mexico: Your Questions Answered About Our Upcoming Move!
In this first episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm diving deep into our family's big move to Mexico! After posting about our decision on social media, you all flooded my DMs with the most th…
129. Breaking Generational Cycles Through Restorative Parenting with Alex Fernandez
In this Father's Day episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Alex Fernandez, an educator and father who's been working in Chicago Public Schools for 17 years. As someone who works at my son…
128. [Episodio en español] Cómo amamantar sin rendirse con Liscar Bonilla
En este episodio EN ESPAÑOL, invitamos a Liscar Bonilla, fundadora de Amalactar y autora de su primer libro, "Amamantar y no rendirse en el intento: 100 consejos para mamás." En esta conversación, co…
127. We're Moving to México!
The secret is finally out - my family and I are moving to Mexico! In this episode, I'm joined by my husband as we share the announcement that's been two years in the making. We're relocating to León,…
126. Season 5 Premiere
Welcome to Season 5 of Viva la Mami! I'm so excited to share this new season focused on reclaiming our cultura as Latina mothers. In this premiere episode, I open up about what's been happening in my…
125. Best of VLM: How to Honor Your Cultural Foods While Meeting Your Health Goals with Mariana Dineen
You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!
In this episode, we welcome Mariana Dineen, a registered dietitian and founder of El…
124. Best of VLM: Managing Mom Rage and Emotional Dysregulation with Jocelyn Flores
You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!
In this episode, I delve into the all-too-common experiences of emotional dysregulat…
123. Best of VLM: Navigating the Mental Load of Bilingual Parenting with Erika Milla from Spanish En Casita
You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!
In this episode, we welcome Erika Milla, creator of Spanish En Casita, an online com…
122. [Bonus Episode] 'Again, Only More Like You': Author Catalina Margulis on Motherhood, Friendship, and Finding Your True Self
In this special bonus episode, I talk with author Catalina Margulis about her debut novel "Again, Only More Like You" which releases TODAY, April 29th, 2025! Catalina shares her journey from journali…
121. Balanced Madrehood: Creating Your New Legacy (Season Finale)
In this special season finale, I wrap up our transformative Balanced Madrehood series by bringing all the pieces together and showing how they create a cohesive approach to motherhood that honors bot…
120. Balanced Madrehood: Aligning Your Core Values with Parenting
In this seventh episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I discuss how aligning your parenting with your core values can transform your motherhood experience from reactive to inten…
119. Balanced Madrehood: How To Honor Your Heritage While Leaving Harmful Traditions Behind
In this sixth episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I share one of the most challenging aspects of modern Latina motherhood: giving ourselves permission to break harmful cultura…
118. Balanced Madrehood: Setting Loving Boundaries Without the Mom Guilt
In this fifth episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I dive into what might be the most challenging topic for Latina moms: setting boundaries with family.
For many of us, family i…
117. Balanced Madrehood: Rediscovering Your Passions Beyond Motherhood
In this fourth episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I touch on another crucial challenge modern Latina moms face: reconnecting with who they are outside of motherhood.
When we b…
116. Balanced Madrehood: How to Prioritize Self-Care as Latina Moms
In this third episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I tackle a topic that resonates with so many Latina moms: the misconception that taking care of ourselves is somehow selfish.
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