Still Here Podcast

Am I Really Healing or Just Coping?

Are you truly healing… or just coping? In this episode, we unpack the subtle ways coping can disguise itself as healing — and how to tell the difference so you can move from surviving to truly living. Sometimes, what feels like “healing” is really just us learning how to function around our pain. In this episode, we dive into the fine line between coping and truly healing — how to spot the difference, why it’s so easy to get stuck in survival mode, and what real healing actually looks and feels like. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m fine” but knew deep down you were avoiding the deeper work, this conversation is for you. Coping keeps you alive… but healing helps you live — and you deserve to live.

The Truth About Mom Guilt

Mom guilt is something so many of us carry - quietly, heavily and often alone. In this episode of Still Here, we gently explore what mom guilt really is, where it comes from and how it often shows up in our day-to-day lives. We talk about the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers, the pressure to always be everything to everyone and the internalized belief that doing something for yourself means you’re falling short. Together, we’ll challenge the narrative that says you’re not doing enough and begin to reclaim the truth: that you’re worthy of rest, joy and self-compassion - just as you are. ✨ You are not alone and you were never meant to carry this guilt by yourself. 🧡Journal Prompt & Resource: Download the free “Truth About Mom Guilt” Journal page on Ko-fit: Ko-fi.com/stillherepodcast Join the conversation in our discord space (link is in link tree): linktr.ee/Still.HerePodcast

Mini Check-In: Holding Space for What’s Happening Right Now

In this short, reflective episode, I pause to acknowledge the heartbreak so many are feeling as families are being torn apart by ICE. As a proud Mexican American Latina, as a mother, as someone still here—I couldn’t stay silent. This is not a typical episode, but it’s a necessary one. This mini check-in is a moment to breathe, to grieve, and to connect. It’s a reminder that your voice matters, your pain is valid, and our community is not alone in feeling the weight of what’s happening right now. 🕊️ May this space hold you gently. 🫶🏽 May we remember our shared humanity. 🇲🇽🇺🇸 United in heart, even when systems divide. — 🔗 Resources, support, and links to our Discord and journaling tools: https://linktr.ee/Still.HerePodcast 💛 Tip & support the show on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/stillherepodcast

You Are Not a Burden - Breaking internalized Shame

So many of us carry the quiet weight of internalized shame - the voice that says we’re too much, not enough or a burden to those around us. In this heartfelt episode of Still Here, we’re talking honestly about what it means to believe you’re a burden and how that belief is rooted in trauma, unmet needs and the pressure to always hold it together. We explore the importance of naming these feelings, the power of reclaiming your worth and how offering yourself compassion can begin to soften the shame. You are not too much. You are not alone. You are not a burden. 💬 Let’s reflect together with a. Free journaling page created for this episode 💛 Support the podcast or grab your journal via Ko-fi: Ko-fi.com/stillherepodcast 🌿 Join the community: linktr.ee/Still.HerePodcast

Permission to Rest - Honoring the Need for Stillness

In this gentle episode, we explore the deep need for rest — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. So often, we’re caught in the cycle of doing, producing, and pushing forward, even when our bodies and hearts are asking us to slow down. This is your reminder that rest is not laziness — it’s a form of resistance, a path to healing, and a birthright. Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood, grief, burnout, or just holding a lot lately, this space is for you. 🕊️ Let this be your permission to pause. You’re not behind. You’re still here. Story Note: If you’d like to go deeper, I’ve created a reflective journaling prompt to pair with this episode. You can find it on my Ko-fi page, along with other gentle tools for your healing journey: 💛 https://ko-fi.com/stillherepodcast [https://ko-fi.com/stillherepodcast] Thank you for listening, and for showing up for yourself today.