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An unspoken pressure to finish a degree, have kids, or buy a house at a certain age tortures us all. Emigrating can be an added complication in meeting these milestones, and the fear of ending up an unmarried old maid (se quedó jamona!) can really make us forget la brújula que llevamos dentro...

On this second episode we let our hair down and talk about sex, baby! Featuring our dear friend Ashpreet Kaur, we consider the premise of the book “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle. Through it we ask which external factors influence our sexuality, as well as how we can keep tuned in to our “untamed” desires and joys.

On this episode, Ivette and Gabi share their experiences of leaving home without parental support. They consider why hispanic parents resist their daughters’ departure. And they discuss the need to find a balance between achieving independence and retaining a close familial bond—an important cultural asset.