Chisme is Life is a podcast that creates space for real conversations about education, first-generation college journeys, mental health, professional employment, and more. Through stories, dialogue, and resources, the show uplifts our community while exploring identity, resilience, and growth. With honesty, laughter, and healing, each episode connects listeners to ideas and tools that inspire success in school, work, and life.
Jessica Lueza and Apolinar Vega visited us to have a discussion as to why they chose to become therapists and why the Latinx community needs more therapists that understand their unique needs and have a full understanding of their cultural backgrounds. For more information about the Dr. Maria Hess Psychology Mentoring Program and Corazon y Mente, you can email us at lideresdelfuturo@yahoo.com #sonomacounty #napacounty #mendocinocounty #lakecounty #familia #california #latinxcreatives #latinos #latinas #latoxica
12 Sept 2026
Preventing Intergenerational Trauma
Regardless of our feelings towards our parents, most of us are the result of their actions. It is essential that we have this conversation in order to avoid passing the trauma to the next generation. We speak with Anthony Medina about his research and his plans to contribute knowledge for service providers. #migrantes #inmigrantes #chismeislife #chisme #familia #cultura
6 Jun 2026
Contra Todo Pronóstico: De Joven Migrante a Doctorado – Dr. Aldo Barrita
El Dr. Aldo Barrita nos visito desde Michigan para platicar de su experiencia como migrante a profesor e investigador en las vidas de gente migrante. Sus investigaciones son mucho mas importante hoy por las políticas antinmigrantes que estamos pasando estos dias. Escuche y comparta. #sonomacounty #familia #migrantes #padres #inmigrantes #psicologia #california #michigan #mexico #mexicano #colegio #universidad #ucberkeley #losangeles #srjc #daca
11 Apr 2026
Chisme is Life: Why Pursue Careers in Mental Health
Yasmin Landa visited with us today to share about her decision to pursue higher education and a PhD in psychology. It is important for Latinx community members to follow their dreams, regardless of whether they get support from family. It is also important to find mentors who will support our goals and provide guidance on how to achieve success. #phd #phdlife #phdlatest #mentalhealth #therapy #chismeislife #chisme #family #latinxcreated #podcast Music by <ahref="https://pixabay.com/users/tatamusic-51344851/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=379007">MykolaSosin</a> from <ahref="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=379007">Pixabay</a>
29 Nov 2025
Chisme is Life: El Doctorado es Posible
La Dra. Gabi Arango nos visito para platicar de sus muchas dificultades como migrante a este país. En la vida habrá gente que nos creara barreras y otras personas que nos abrirán puertas, pero tenemos que aprender a pedir ayuda. #chismeislife #chisme #chismetiktok #chismes #familia #amor #sonomacounty #migrantes #podcast #inmigrantes #noticias #fyp #mexico #mexicanos #mexicanas #ucberkeley #tortugasmarinas
9 Nov 2025
Chisme is Life: From Small Beginnings to a Ph.D.
Erick Palafox Ph.D. visited with us today to share his experience from his humble beginnings in Oaxaca, Mexico to obtaining his Ph.D. It is stories like his that can remind others that success is possible if we support each other as a community. Erick contributed to the book "THE JOURNEY OF DACA STUDENTS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES TODAY: A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL STORIES" and is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/JOURNEY-STUDENTS-LIVING-UNITED-STATES/dp/B0D9P37Z66 (https://www.amazon.com/JOURNEY-STUDENTS-LIVING-UNITED-STATES/dp/B0D9P37Z66)) #sonomacounty #podcast #fyp #migrantes #migrants #daca #dacamented #dacadreamers #undocuprofessionals #undocudreamers #sanfrancisco #ucdavis #ucberkeley #srjc #mexico #oaxaca #students #studentsuccess #studentslife #geology #teacher #teaching
24 Oct 2025
Chisme is Life: From College to Career
Therapist Bianca Aviña visited today to speak with us about her experience transitioning from high school to college and then the new experience of becoming a professional. This conversation will allow many to understand the importance of having a good support system around us. #CollegeToCareer #CareerReady #FirstGenSuccess #LatinxLeaders #InternshipToJob #WorkforceDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #MentorshipMatters #JobSearchTips #HigherEdToCareer #sonomacounty #latinxcreated #latinos #latinoamerica #latina #familia #professional
16 Oct 2025
Chisme is Life: From Huaraches to Jordans...
Erandi Hernandez Aguilar joins us for a conversation about the challenges Latinx individuals face with finding a balance from maintaining our ancestral cultures to wanting to be accepted in this culture. The conversation is important for youth and those that have consciously denied their ancestry in hopes of acceptance. #sonomacounty #podcast #familia #migrantes #ancestral #family #culture #cultura #latinxcreated #latinxnow #latinxcreatives #latinx #latinoamerica #latino #latinos #latina #latinas #latoxica
4 Oct 2025
Chisme is Life: Goal Setting for a Future Without Fear
In this episode we speak with Social Worker Juan Gonzalez who will educate us about his years of work with youth. His work with teen parents is important as he shares some of their concerns and Juan's own experiences. Building a personal and collective vision. Short- and long-term goal setting; overcoming fear-based decision making; aligning goals with cultural and personal values. #chismeislife #chisme #chismes #chismetiktok #sonomacounty #latinxcreated #noticias #latinas #latina #chicana #chicanoart #chicanoticias #teens #family
26 Sept 2025
Chisme is Life: Mentorship and Role Models
In this episode we spoke with attorney Ashley Byers who came by to talk with us about her educational and life experiences growing up and the mentors she has been guided by. She now works to be a mentor for others. Share widely and let's work together to support the next generation. #sonomacounty #podcast #chismeislife #familia #family #latinxcreated #latinxnow #latino #latina #latoxica #mentor #mentorship #mentorshipmatters #fyp
17 Sept 2025
Chisme is Life: Vicarious Trauma in the Next Generation
In this episode we speak with Brijida Aleman who is a psychotherapist. She and I discuss how children absorb the struggles of immigrant parents. Fear of deportation or family separation; academic pressure and emotional load; tools for emotional resilience. Healing is possible. #sonomacounty #podcast #family #immigrants #vicarioustrauma #vicarious #daca #dacamented #dacadreamers #undocuprofessionals #education #latinxcreated #fyp #latinxnow #latino #latinas #chicana #chicanoart #latoxica
11 Sept 2025
Chisme is Life: The “No-Sabo” Generation
Adrian Avalos joins us to have a positive discussion for those who have lost their ancestral language and how blaming solves nothing. #latinx #latinxtherapy #latinxheritagemonth #latina #chicano #chicana #chicanx #nosabo #nosabokid #nosabokids #familiafeliz #familia #família
4 Sept 2025
Chisme is Life - Episode 3. Guilt and Sacrifice
In this episode, we speak with associate therapists, Claudia Cendejas. She is also the Executive Director of Humanidad Therapy and Education Services. This episode deals with exploring 'survivor’s guilt' and cultural responsibility. Guilt about leaving family behind; pressure to succeed for the family; healthy vs. harmful responsibility. #sonomacounty #podcast #familia #family #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #latinxcreated #latinxnow #latinx #selfcare #selfimprovement #selflove #latoxica #migrantes #migrants
1 Sept 2025
Chisme is Life - Episode 2 — Invisible Wounds: Trauma
Recognizing and naming trauma. Defining trauma and complex trauma; common signs and symptoms in adults and youth; intergenerational trauma patterns. #sonomacounty #podcast #migrantes #inmigrantes #immigrants #latinxcreated #latinxcreatives #familia #family #migration #education #meditation #fyp #latinx #daca #dacamented
1 Sept 2025
Chisme Is Life - 1. Crossing Borders, Carrying Stories
Understanding the emotional baggage of migration. Emotional experiences during migration and settlement; loss, adaptation, and hope; how cultural identity impacts healing. #sonomacounty #podcast #migrantes #inmigrantes #immigrants #latinxcreated #latinxcreatives #familia #family #migration #education #meditation #fyp
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