Wellness Chisme Chat with La Brega Wellness

Ep. 27 - Latinas Moving from Self-Sabotage to Self-Mastery with Ruby Garcia

Ruby Garcia became fascinated with how culture influences leadership, and her work has focused on this topic. She is a coach and has combined her coaching knowledge with her Latina roots to provide insight into how culture impacts leadership. Ruby's interest in this area began when she worked with a coach who dismissed her family dynamics as just a story she told herself. So she created her Latina coaching business to support Latinas moving from self-sabotage to self-mastery. Here is the chisme we share: * Self-care is grounded, and for Ruby, that's connecting to nature. So I spend at least an hour a day every day walking, focused on what is out there * T importance of boundaries in a collective culture, such as Latine culture. She explains that it can be difficult to distinguish what belongs to an individual versus what belongs to their family or household. * The works to develop the skill of identifying her feelings and establishing boundaries due to her own family's dysfunction. * Sharing experiences of going against traditional family values and the pushback that you may receive from your family Learn more and Ruby Garcia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubygarcia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubygarcia/] Website: https://www.rubygarcia.com/ [https://www.rubygarcia.com/] Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com [https://www.labregawellness.com/quiz] Instagram: @labregawellness [https://www.instagram.com/labregawellness/] Tiktok: @labregawellness [https://www.tiktok.com/@labregawellness] YouTube: @labregawellness [https://www.youtube.com/@labregayoga] Website: www.labregawellness.com [https://www.labregayoga.com/] Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class  [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638bd5e61b84e9ea4164f84d]from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

Ep 26. - BIPOC Mental Health Needs Culturally Humble Therapists

Join Kelly in a chat with a therapist Adora Chun Du, who discusses the lack of cultural diversity in the current therapy model, which is predominantly based on Western culture and ideals. She notes that this does not fit with non-Western cultures and societies. Adora promotes the need for different perspectives in therapy and a different way to conceptualize cultural differences for therapists. Learn more about Adora's work @ Fauna https://www.fauna-npo.org/ [https://www.fauna-npo.org/] Read Kelly's story about her mental health journey as a Latina: https://www.fauna-npo.org/articles/drkay [https://www.fauna-npo.org/articles/drkay ] About Fauna: We are aiming to bridge the Western model of therapy with the culture and values of non-Western populations seeking mental health care.With a team of passionate individuals - and a helping paw from Fauna - we are spearheading a movement to re-design the existing framework of therapy and mental health support to be more culturally literate and inclusive.  Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com [https://www.labregawellness.com/quiz] Instagram: @labregawellness [https://www.instagram.com/labregawellness/] Tiktok: @labregawellness [https://www.tiktok.com/@labregawellness] YouTube: @labregawellness [https://www.youtube.com/@labregayoga] Website: www.labregawellness.com [https://www.labregayoga.com/] Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class  [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638bd5e61b84e9ea4164f84d]from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

Ep. 25 - Yo, I Felt Like a Bad Parent with Kelly Alvarado-Young

Hey, amiga, today’s episode is a solo cast. This is a chance for you and me to share a cafecito while we talk about all the things de la vida. Let's talk about feeling like failures as parents. There are so many things that I try to do, from working full-time, caring for my family, running a business, and caring for my son. Sometimes there are days when I feel like I cannot do it all.  Here is the chisme: * El sweet nene lindo was sick this weekend, which threw a wrench in my planning.  * Reminders to self-included focusing on my son's needs * As a recovering perfecta [https://www.labregawellness.com/quiz], I don't have to get it done. Done is better than perfect. * Difficult moments have given me more appreciation, such as being able to sell our home and move to be closer to family.  * Remember, amiga: * We are not perfect and can't be perfect all the time. Sometimes we need to sit in the feels so that we can bounce from the super lows to the super highs. * The season might feel really messy, pero you are not alone in the struggle. Keep asking for help. It takes a village to make it.  Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com [https://www.labregawellness.com/quiz] Instagram: @labregawellness [https://www.instagram.com/labregawellness/] Tiktok: @labregawellness [https://www.tiktok.com/@labregawellness] YouTube: @labregawellness [https://www.youtube.com/@labregayoga] Website: www.labregawellness.com [https://www.labregayoga.com/] Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638bd5e61b84e9ea4164f84d]from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

Ep. 14 - Maybe That is Not For You with Naomi Hutchinson

Join Dr. KAY, La Jefa, at La Brega Wellness as we talk with Naomi Hutchinson, founder of the holistic health and wellness company Healty+Well. The conversation is fire as we discuss finding hope in some of the dark places of discomfort and how yoga has supported Naomi's pathway toward building community in LA. Enjoy more chisme on these topics we cover during our chat.  Chisme Time: * not liking yoga at first and how the COVID pandemic provided  * using journaling as a method for reflection * judging our inner child and giving them grace * exploring all the different things to try to allow your inner child to be curious About our guest: Naomi Hutchinson is a 200 Hr Registered Yoga teacher, trained dancer, and founder of the holistic health and wellness company, Healthy+Well. She is an advocate for the transformational power of Yoga. Practicing yoga helped her to release habits that were no longer serving her and to prioritize self-care and wellness. When she shares this sacred practice with her students and clients, she offers them that same transformation by holding space for them to feel, heal, and be empowered in a loving and nurturing environment. Whether you’re looking to create sustainable self-care routines, get more active or bring mindfulness into the workplace, Naomi is eager to help you accomplish your holistic wellness goals. Connect with Naomi on all the things yoga with a jive! Naomi's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomiliveswell/ [https://www.instagram.com/naomiliveswell/] Healthy+Well Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyandwell.la/ [https://www.instagram.com/healthyandwell.la/] Healthy+Well Website: https://www.healthyandwell.online/link-in-bio  [https://www.healthyandwell.online/link-in-bio] Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com [https://www.labregawellness.com/quiz] Instagram: @labregawellness [https://www.instagram.com/labregawellness/] Tiktok: @labregawellness [https://www.tiktok.com/@labregawellness] YouTube: @labregawellness [https://www.youtube.com/@labregayoga] Website: www.labregawellness.com [https://www.labregayoga.com/] Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638bd5e61b84e9ea4164f84d]from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

Ep. 24 - All About Wellness with Your Business Hada Madrina Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda

The author of Jefa in Training, Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, spills to chisme on her wellness journey as a business strategist, author, and mujer trying to make it in el mundo.  In this episode, Ashley shares her journey to reprogram her wellness journey. As a young entrepreneur, she was "go go go" todo el tiempo. Literally, she was answering business emails from a hospital bed when she realized boundaries were an issue. Ashely is now focused on creating healthy routines and boundaries and continuing to evolve as an entrepreneur. She learned that nothing we do is an emergency through life's ups and downs. Perspective on her role as someone who makes products and serves as a business consultant has helped. She realizes boundaries are good for business. Ashley can work more effectively and create space to work on herself. The ultimate realization was that she was her ultimate product. If she is not well, then the business is not well.  Other chimse we share on this episode: 1. Describe your ideal day activity - Ashley shares what the perfect day would look like for her. Then, she realized that she wasn't doing any of those things. That was a pivot point in her  2. 2023 goals - incorporating creative time, time with friends/familia, musical and travel 3. Invest in yourself - so much can happen when you invest in yourself! 4. Jefa Retreat hosted by Ashley - learning that investing in comunida with others in similar situations builds strong bonds. Incorporating self-care, time to rest, and creating your own space.  5. Mami's influences - The way we treat ourselves, get from our moms, and treat others is from our dads. Ashley and Dr. KAY reflect on how their mothers treat them, working hard, never relaxing or taking a break.  6. Find hope in change - the more I work on making these changes in time will feel better. Starting to make changes starting by assessing how we look at change. Change as an opportunity instead of a panic-inducing stressor! Learn more about Ashley: https://ashleykstoyanovojeda.com/ Please leave a review with your thoughts on the content of our podcast! Connect with Dr. KAY at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com [https://www.labregawellness.com/quiz] Instagram: @labregawellness [https://www.instagram.com/labregawellness/] Tiktok: @labregawellness [https://www.tiktok.com/@labregawellness] YouTube: @labregawellness [https://www.youtube.com/@labregayoga] Website: www.labregawellness.com [https://www.labregayoga.com/] Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638bd5e61b84e9ea4164f84d]from Dr. KAY . . . . . . . Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!