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Mamas Con Ganas Podcast

Self-Improvement Episodes

Embark on a journey of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-realization. Get to know yourself deeply and honestly. Heal your own wounds. Replace your limiting beliefs with empowering ones. Overcome your fears and dare to step into the best version of yourself. Look towards your future with excitement and hope. Inject your life with lots of Ganas!
May 3, 2022

Overcoming Differences in Identity- Part 2

We talk about overcoming differences in identity, specifically with regards to the LGBTQIA + community. This is a collage of conversations where my 5 guests share their personal journeys and testimonials. Join me as I talk to a licensed...

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April 19, 2022

Overcoming Our Differences in Identity- Part 1

Interview with Stacey Lopez, licensed psychotherapist. We talk about overcoming differences thru engaging in hard conversations. It’s a discussion about belonging and all the nuances of identity like heritage, race, gender, culture, nationality,...

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March 22, 2022

Overcoming Perfectionism

Practice makes perfect but does perfect make progress?  If perfectionism is holding you back, this episode is for you. Let go of your need to be perfect. Perfectionism can get in the way of your ability to move forward and succeed. You can strive...

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March 8, 2022

Overcoming Loss and Life Transitions with Gilza Fort-Martinez

Gilza Fort-Martinez, licensed marriage and family therapist, talks to us about navigating loss, uncertainty and sudden change. Gilza has over 25 years experience in helping women process different kinds of grief. Whether it's the loss of a loved one,...

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Feb. 22, 2022

What are you waiting for?

Stop Procrastination

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Jan. 24, 2022

How to Create a Powerful Vision Board with Liezl Paulino

Liezl Paulino walks us thru the process of creating a truly powerful vision board, one that is aligned with pure intentions and your ideal future self.  Some people think a vision board is simply pasting pretty pictures on a board. In this...

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Jan. 18, 2022

The Power of Simplicity

I talk about the power of simplicity. If you're feeling overwhelmed and indecisive, this episode is for you. Simplicity removes the unnecessary and helps you prioritize. It brings peace and joy. Keep it simple, Mamacita and transform your life for the...

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Jan. 10, 2022

Increasing your Motivation- Living Con Ganas

I talk about how to increase your motivation and drive, or as we say in Spanish, your ganas. If you are lacking motivation and lack the desire to do something with your life, this episode is for you. Infuse your life with passion and purpose so that...

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Jan. 1, 2022

Your Ideal Future Self in the New Year

I share a fun journaling exercise you can do in the new year so that you can visualize and step into your ideal future self. The idea is to ignite your imagination so you can envision your ideal future self with more clarity and excitement for things...

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Dec. 10, 2021

How to Overcome Rejection

Learn how to overcome rejection in both your personal and professional life. Valentina Izarra shares the five truths that mentally strong women know about rejection. Don’t let rejection hold you back from chasing your dreams. Use it to become wiser,...

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Nov. 19, 2021

Overcoming Nervousness

I talk about how to overcome nervousness so you can step into any situation with confidence, determination and power. Whether you're preparing for a job interview, a public speaking gig, or going out on a first date, this episode is for you. Say...

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Oct. 8, 2021

Why We Do What We Do- Part 2

The 6 Basic Human Needs

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Sept. 23, 2021

Why We Do What We Do-Part 1

The 6 Basic Human Needs

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Sept. 7, 2021

Dealing with the Unexpected

If life has thrown something very unexpected your way and you're trying to catch your footing with the change of plans, this episode is for you. Valentina Izarra, founder of Mamas Con Ganas, talks about how to deal with life's unexpected occurrences...

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June 28, 2021

Finding Discipline

Feeling frustrated with yourself for your lack of discipline? If so, this episode is for you. I talk about finding discipline and share a guided meditation for attracting discipline. All the discipline you need and desire is within you right now. It's...

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