Surviving Mi Vida Loca is a raw, unfiltered podcast where real stories meet real survival. Hosted by a girl who grew up in the chaos, this show dives into the memories, moments, and madness that shaped us- from childhood struggles and growing up in the hood, to family trauma, teen pregnancy, addiction, and everything in between.
These are the stories no one warned us about... the ones we lived through, healed through, and learned from. Every episode brings honesty, reflection and connection- whether it's my own journey or the voices of people who survived their own vida loca.
This podcast isn't about glamorizing the struggle. It's about healing, truth, and showing the NEXT generation, they are not alone. If you grew up fast, survived some shit, or found strength in your scars- welcome
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Still Doing the Work | Part 1: Addiction, Trauma & Sobriety
What happens when the things you turn to for comfort become the very things you are trying to escape?
In this episode of Surviving Mi Vida Loca, I sit down with someone close to home- my cousin.
Her story beings with drinking at such a young age and takes us through years of alcohol use, drugs, trauma, complicated family dynamics, and the struggles that eventually led her to choose sobriety.
We talk about the experiences that shaped her and the battles people don't always see. This isn't a story about having everything figured out but recognizing patterns and making difficult changes.
And because there's so much more to her journey, this is only Part 1.
Content note: This episode discusses substance use, addiction, trauma and mental health.
31 Jul 2026
"The Night I Couldn't Remember"
At 18 years old, I thought I was ending a normal night out with friends.
Instead, I found myself running for my life after a stranger opened fire on my car, believing I was someone I wasn't.
I survived.
But what stayed with me wasn't just the gunshot- it was the trauma that followed. The missing memories. The hypervigilance. The fear that showed up long after the danger was gone.
Sometimes surviving isn't just about making it through the moment. It's about learning how to live with what comes afterward.
29 Jul 2026
"If You're New Here..."
Surviving Mi Vida Loca is built on one simple belief: everyone has a story worth telling.
I'm Mel your host! I am someone who's life has been shaped by resilience, loss, healing and second chances. Those experiences inspired me to create a space where real people can share the moments that changed their lives.
Each episode features honest conversations about survival, identity, family, addiction, trauma, redemption, hope and everything in between.
Welcome to Surviving Mi Vida Loca.
Mi Casa, es su casa
19 Apr 2026
"Turning Pain into Purpose"
In this episode of Surviving Mi Vida Loca, I sit down with a friend, who began struggling with addiction at a very young age. What started early turned into a deeper battle, eventually leading to rehab and a major turning point in his life. Alex shares what it means to grow, heal, and turn pain into purpose.
16 Mar 2026
"From teen mom to Navy mom"
Today I sat down with my 23-year-old son, who is now serving in the United States Navy. We talk about what it was like growing up with a young mom who was open about her past- from teen motherhood to the mistakes and lessons that shaped our family.
18 Feb 2026
"Mi Vida Loca, Opening the Door"
Part 1- In this episode, I talk about what inspired me to revisit the beginning of my story and the feelings that come with growing up loved, but knowing your story started differently. This is a soft re-entry, not the whole story- just the start of opening that door again.
If you grew up in an adopted or blended family or ever felt a little different even while being loved, this episode might feel familiar.
25 Jan 2026
"Best Friends, Still Standing"
Part 3 of our story- growing up in chaos, surviving the hood, and learning hard lessons with humor, honesty and friendships. Real stories, real laughs and real growth.
16 Dec 2025
"Best Friends, Different Problems"
In part 2, me and my best friend talk about growing up in the hood, figuring life out, and navigating being gay in spaces that weren't always welcoming- with real talk, laughs, and stories we can finally joke about.
8 Dec 2025
"Best Friends, Bad Decisions"
We were best friends growing up in chaos- surviving life, getting into things we had no business in, and still creating memories that shaped us forever.
18 Nov 2025
" The Beginning of Mi Vida Loca"
In this Episode, I open up about my early life- being born in Mexico and raised in California. Despite the chaos and becoming a teen mom at 15 yrs old, I survived mi vida loca. This is my story.
18 Nov 2025
"Why I started this podcast"
This episode sets the tone for everything to come - real stories, raw truth and a place for healing.
Welcome, Mi Familia
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5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
4.1 / 5
9 ratings
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