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 cultural traditions while still honoring our rich heritage.

As Latina moms, we've inherited beautiful traditions that connect us to our roots - but if we're honest, we've also inherited patterns that don't serve us or our children. From "la chancla" discipline and authoritarian parenting to machismo attitudes and the expectation that moms should sacrifice everything for family, how do we honor where we come from while consciously choosing not to carry forward harmful patterns?

In this episode, I name specific cycles many of us experienced growing up in Latino households and provide practical strategies for breaking these patterns while maintaining cultural connection.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode119

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The specific harmful patterns many of us experienced (authoritarian parenting, la chancla culture, machismo, martyr mom syndrome, and more)
• Why breaking cycles doesn't make you any less Latina or connected to your roots
• Practical strategies for breaking generational patterns while honoring your heritage
• How to handle resistance from family members who don't understand your different approach
• Why breaking cycles is actually an act of love for your culture, not a rejection of it

Resources mentioned:

• Latinx Parenting
• Join the Balanced Madrehood waitlist: vivalamami.com/balanced-madrehood
• Episodes on how to break generational patterns
  • 049. Mindful Parenting and Overcoming Mom Guilt with Emily Daisy Gasca
  • 086. Navigating the Mental Load of Bilingual Parenting with Erika Milla from Spanish En Casita
  • 101. Managing Mom Rage and Emotional Dysregulation with Jocelyn Flores
  • 104. How to Manage Your Energy Without the Mom Guilt with Jessica Lynn Rojas

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