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This week we speak to the latest queens of podcasting, Mala and Diosa of Locatora Radio. They tell us what a radiophonic novela is, why they talk about taboo subjects, and why podcasts should be seen as art. These mamacitas are not only the next generation of incredible podcasters, they’re leading the way for future brown girls to share their art, voice, and power with the world. This is a feel good, inspirational interview you do not want to miss! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about sexual abuse. We speak to Rosalia Rivera, Consent Educator and founder of CONSENTparenting, about abuse prevention education. She answers our questions about how to talk to our children about boundaries, signs to look for if we suspect abuse, how to empower ourselves & our kids to prevent sexual abuse, and much more. There is a lot of info to unpack this week but the more we talk about it, the safer our kids will be. Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

This week we talk to the queen of brows, Kelley Baker. This mama started her brand from the ground up, using social media to grow her business, market products, & connect with beauty lovers. Now she teaches women how to start their businesses and find their own version of success. Kelley also shares tips for social media growth, how to date as a single mom, and the beauty products she can’t live without. Her journey will inspire you to make moves for yourself! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

We all struggle when it comes to health & fitness, and this week personal trainer Melissa Alcantara lets us know she struggles too. We talk about her personal fitness journey, how to stay motivated, and why it's a blessing to decide to work out every day. We also chat about her new workout series with Messenger, where we can workout and "Watch Together". Get ready to be schooled, because Melissa isn’t just teaching us about fitness, but teaching us about life! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Birthday season is over for the Lopez sisters! In this episode, we’re catching you up on all of our birthday celebrations from Bricia’s day of birthday surprises at home & the beach, to Paulina’s 3rd annual family trip to the Mountains where they celebrated her, Krista, and Sabina’s birthdays! We also give you an update on our at-home Halloween plans this year. 2020 might not be the best year so far, but at least all of the Libra birthdays were perfect! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Can screen time for kids be a positive experience? When you give parents activities to learn alongside their kids, it can be! This week we interview Chris Ovitz and Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson, two of the co-founders of the new OK Play App. The startup team created the app to connect children and families through play, and it produced a learning experience for parents to help kids learn social & emotional skills and more. Who knew play would be such serious work? Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Less than one month until Election Day! This week we talk to Sara Gonzalez, Project Coordinator for the LA City Clerk’s Election Division. We talk about how to vote this November; voting by mail, safety precautions when voting in person, and how to register to vote. She also reminds us if you’re not eligible to vote, you can still make a difference by learning about what’s on the ballot and talking to those who can vote. Your voice matters! Let's make a difference! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Lately we've been talking a lot about the fourth trimester, and this week's guest agrees that moms should prepare for pregnancy and after baby’s arrival too. This week we interview Lorena Garcia, co-founder and CEO of Majka, a brand dedicated to helping support moms thrive postpartum. The three of us share stories about our Mexican moms, but we also talk about how we need to prioritize ourselves & nourish our bodies because we're not just moms; we're still our own people who need to heal.  Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

This week we interview the ultimate curly queen, Julissa Prado, founder & CEO of Rizo’s Curls. During our chat, she shares how running hair care classes in her high school bathroom helped her discover her passion for taking care of her curls. She also talks about working with her family and how they do whatever it takes to help each other succeed. This mamacita has the biggest heart and is such an inspiration in the Latinx community. We have so much love and admiration for her and know you will too! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

This week’s interview is with powerhouse Alicia Menendez - news anchor, author, podcast co-host, and mama of two. We talk about how she balances her multitude of successful jobs with raising her daughters, to the meaning behind her book, “The Likeability Trap” and why it’s more complicated for women of color to feel more likeable at work. In Bricia’s words, Alicia “takes us to church” during this episode with all the gems she drops and the advice she shares for working women and moms alike. Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Back by popular demand, it’s a Super Mamas Q&A! You send us so many questions via DM, email, and voicemail, so we created a new series to answer them. This week we share advice and our personal experiences with postpartum depression, sibling arguments, tips on how to help your children with online classes while you’re busy working, and more. Want to ask something else? Email us at hello@supermamas.com or call the hotline at (424) 326-3707. We could feature your question in a future episode! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Bricia is back from maternity leave! It’s been a while since the two of us kept it real. This week we talk about how we need to communicate our feelings with our spouses during all stages of our relationships - just dating, postpartum, or married for over 50 years. We can’t expect them to do things everything we need; they can’t read our minds! You should never be afraid to ask for help from your loved ones, and our latest vent session will help remind you it’s okay to do just that. Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Bricia is back from maternity leave! It’s been a while since the two of us kept it real. This week we talk about how we need to communicate our feelings with our spouses during all stages of our relationships - just dating, postpartum, or married for over 50 years. We can’t expect them to do things everything we need; they can’t read our minds! You should never be afraid to ask for help from your loved ones, and our latest vent session will help remind you it’s okay to do just that. Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

This week we throw it back to one of our favorite episodes from 2018! We revisit The Power of Words with Liz Hernandez. Liz's passion for connecting people inspired her to create WORDAFUL, which is derived from the phrase "words are powerful" through weekly videos and live experiences, Liz showcases feelings of inspiration and motivation which are so needed right now.  This is an episode worth listening more than twice!  Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/ 

It is so important to be able to reconnect with ourselves during this tough time so why not start with our bodies! This week we have Rebecca Alvarez Story, Sexologist and founder of @TheBloomi who comes to remind us of the benefits of tapping into our sexual wellness & intimacy, we talk about the importance of establishing a healthy relationship with sex from a young age, healthy masturbation habits, the cutest sex toys and much more. This is a super fun, informational episode we are sure you'll enjoy! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus.  For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/ 

Bricia is still on a short maternity leave, so we’re bringing you a different kind of episode this week. We’re sharing a throwback episode from 2018 where we answer one of our listener’s questions from the Super Mamas Hotline about how motherhood isn’t one size fits all and that is okay! Before the episode, we also talk to our little sister, Elizabeth, to get a life update from her and talk about how much everyone’s lives and the podcast has changed over the past two years. Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus.  For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/ 

A mother always knows best and when it comes to Bricia’s birth story, she really spoke her newborn daughter's, Augustina, birth into existence. Like most births, things didn’t exactly go as planned but Bricia was prepared with her midwife, lots of research and advocated for herself to make sure she & baby would have the best options possible. We’re also talking about her breastfeeding routine, how she is nourishing her body postpartum, and what a change it has been between her first and second pregnancy.   Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus.  For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/ 

You know we are big fans of beauty products and self care, and this week we interview Gabriela Babila, creator of clean beauty brand Matana Organics Skincare. She started her business when she realized she couldn’t find clean, safe beauty skin care products during her pregnancy and began making them at home. Gabriela’s passion & positivity for her family, her business, and motherhood really shine in this episode and she is dropping all the gems (or matanas, as you’ll learn) that we needed to hear. Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus  For  full notes, visit http://supermamas.com like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/ 

Ladies, let’s talk about our vaginas. This week we interview Pelvic Floor Therapist Sara Reardon aka @the.vagina.whisperer. She's teaching us all about our pelvic floor muscles and why it’s important to keep them healthy. We cover everything from why we can’t hold in our pee after having kids and how to poop correctly, plus what a proper kegel feels like and what we should be teaching our daughters about their vaginas. We don’t talk about vaginal health enough! Get your vag ready for some healthy exercises!   Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus  For  full notes, visit http://supermamas.com like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/ 

  The last few weeks have been a huge awakening for a lot of us when is comes to anti-racism. This week we speak to Maricela Becerra aka @academicmami about what has transpired with the Black Lives Matter Movement and acknowledging that racism is learned and exists in our own communities. She also shares resources on how to address uncomfortable topics with our tíos and grandparents, who may not understand what’s going on. It can be challenging to start these conversations but we have to remember that changes starts with ourselves and our family. Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus  For  full notes, visit http://supermamas.com like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/