In The Same Breath
Claim This Podcastby Karen Aguirre
Podcast Overview
<p>Many first-generation learn early how to hold two truths at once: gratitude and grief, pride and pressure, love and resentment—sometimes<b> in the same breath.</b></p><p></p><p>We learn how to be strong. How to translate, explain, adapt. And along the way, we learn which parts of ourselves are welcome—and which parts are better kept quiet. This podcast exists for those quieter parts.</p><p></p><p>Each episode, I’ll share one story from a first-generation — one moment, one memory, one truth that shaped who they became.</p><p>These stories are anonymous. Not because they’re shameful, but because safety matters. Because telling the truth shouldn’t require exposure. </p><p></p><p>Names have been changed. Some details are intentionally left unsaid. What matters isn’t who this person is publicly—it’s what they lived privately.</p><p></p><p>You won’t hear perfect endings here, or gratitude packaged as closure. What you will hear is honesty, complexity, and the quiet knowing that comes when someone finally says the thing they were never taught how to say out loud.</p>
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Publishing Since
3/20/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
Mi Revolucion/My Revolution
<p>Lina shares her harrowing experience of living under a dictatorship in Venezuela, facing political persecution, and ultimately immigrating to the US. Her journey of resilience and hope is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.</p><p></p><p>If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you. </p><p></p><p>I’m inviting first generation Americans and Immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you. </p><p></p><p>You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. You can submit your written story by emailing <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com</a> or you can request a zoom interview to share your story.</p>
June 19, 2026
Dia De Los Padres
<p>In honor of Father’s Day this episode celebrates the dads who have made a difference in our lives. You will hear four different stories about fathers and the impact they have had on their children.</p><p></p><p>If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you. </p><p>I’m inviting first generation Americans and Immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you. </p><p>You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. </p><p></p><p>You can submit your written story by emailing <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com</a> or you can request a zoom interview to share your story.</p>
June 12, 2026
Two Liver Transplants, A Coffee Shop & A Dream
<p>From surviving two liver transplants and a lifetime of health challenges to helping save her mom’s coffee shop, Daisy’s incredible story is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and the power of family. </p><p></p><p>You can connect with Daisy on IG: cafe.aromavrc and TikTok: dais.n.a</p><p></p><p>If you would like to find out more about the Ronald McDonald House, you can visit their website at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org" target="_blank">ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org</a></p><p></p><p>If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you. </p><p>I’m inviting first generation Americans and Immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. </p><p></p><p>A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you. You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. You can submit your written story by emailing <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com</a> or you can request a zoom interview to share your story. </p><p></p>
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- What is In The Same Breath?
<p>Many first-generation learn early how to hold two truths at once: gratitude and grief, pride and pressure, love and resentment—sometimes<b> in the same breath.</b></p><p></p><p>We learn how to be strong. How to translate, explain, adapt. And along the way, we learn which parts of ourselves are welcome—and which parts are better kept quiet. This podcast exists for those quieter parts.</p><p></p><p>Each episode, I’ll share one story from a first-generation — one moment, one memory, one truth that shaped who they became.</p><p>These stories are anonymous. Not because they’re shameful, but because safety matters. Because telling the truth shouldn’t require exposure. </p><p></p><p>Names have been changed. Some details are intentionally left unsaid. What matters isn’t who this person is publicly—it’s what they lived privately.</p><p></p><p>You won’t hear perfect endings here, or gratitude packaged as closure. What you will hear is honesty, complexity, and the quiet knowing that comes when someone finally says the thing they were never taught how to say out loud.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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