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Listen, Mija 🚨Ep. 10: Saints, Sinners, and OnlyFans — Sex Work & Sacred Femininity

This episode unpacks the tangled web of stigma, survival, empowerment, and safety that surrounds sex work, porn, and platforms like OnlyFans—especially from the perspective of Latina women who have been shaped by cultural expectations and religious morals. The host reflects on how centuries of misogyny, economic inequality, and shame-based sexual education create our default attitudes, and challenges listeners to reframe the conversation with empathy, realism, and self-determination. Sex Work—The World’s Oldest Profession * Stigma: * How Latinx culture, often influenced by Catholicism, frames sex work as inherently immoral. * The "good girl vs. bad girl" dichotomy, and how it feeds societal double standards. * Survival: * Economic realities: low wages, lack of opportunities, immigration status, and how sex work can be a means of survival—especially for marginalized women. * Recognizing labor rights in sex work and why criminalization often increases danger. (sex workers in other countries vs US) * Empowerment: Reclaiming sexual agency as a Latina means deciding for yourself what feels safe, aligned, and empowering—whether that’s never engaging with sex work or proudly claiming it as your livelihood. Live your best life! Live for you.  Topic Breakdown + Discussion  * Mija, if God didn’t want you to feel good, why’d He give you all those nerve endings? Talking Points: * Sex work: stigma vs. survival vs. empowerment (world's oldest profession) * Thoughts on OnlyFans: curiosity, judgment, or respect? A way out for many? * The porn conversation: what’s real, what’s not, and how it impacts our expectations, do women watch it as much as men? How much is too much? While sex work is often framed in pop culture as glamorous or purely a personal choice, the truth for many women—especially in marginalized communities: is that it’s deeply tied to economic and social inequities. “If we can talk about this without shame, maybe other women in our lives will grow up with fewer fears and more choices. Check out the following resources for more information:  * Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP USA) – National network offering legal support, safety tips, peer mentoring, and political advocacy. 🔗 https://swopusa.org [https://swopusa.org/] * Red Umbrella Fund – Global fund supporting sex worker-led organizations. 🔗 https://www.redumbrellafund.org [https://www.redumbrellafund.org/] * The Cupcake Girls – Offers confidential support including healthcare access, financial assistance, and exit strategies for those who want to leave sex work. 🔗 https://thecupcakegirls.org [https://thecupcakegirls.org/] * HIPS – Washington D.C.–based group providing harm reduction supplies, crisis counseling, and legal help. 🔗 https://www.hips.org [https://www.hips.org/] Global Based Resources * NSWP (Global Network of Sex Work Projects) – International platform amplifying sex worker voices and safety advocacy. 🔗 https://www.nswp.org [https://www.nswp.org/] * Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers Action Project – Canadian org offering peer-led harm reduction, legal advocacy, and health resources. 🔗 https://www.maggiesto.org [https://www.maggiesto.org/] * St. James Infirmary – San Francisco clinic run by and for sex workers, offering free medical care, counseling, and safety workshops. 🔗 https://www.stjamesinfirmary.org [https://www.stjamesinfirmary.org/] Listen to the episode: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0UhlNDKyMdkK5JCb4laXHe] | ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-mija-podcast/id1814728399]| ⁠⁠Amazon Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F44bec7a0-e269-4cc4-b814-7171540712e6/1/01000196e1a5b7b9-7b6081a0-33e6-4f04-a8c8-7e711f2d9c41-000000/8-__RlF-EKZQ2pouR5dpEDTl9Ys=426] | ⁠⁠I Heart Radio⁠⁠ [https://iheart.com/podcast/276062724/] Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe!  You can also find us on socials here: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575889247085], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/listenmija_podcast/], Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@listenmija] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ListenMijaPodcast]! Hope you enjoy the episode! Share your own personal stories with us @listenmija_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/listenmija_podcast/] on Instagram or send us a note on: ⁠ [http://www.listenmijapod.com/]http://www.listenmijapod.com [http://www.listenmijapod.com/] ⁠ [http://www.listenmijapod.com/] Thanks for listening!  Jen, Jennie and Stella  --  Ep. 10 Music attributions Look Busy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Comedic Juggernaut by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]

Listen, Mija 🔥 EP. 9: Holy Sex, Mija — Purity Culture, Pleasure & Patriarchy

In this raw and revolutionary episode, we unpack what it means to be a sexually empowered Latina — on our own damn terms. We explore how our culture, family, religion, and generational narratives have shaped our relationship with sex, pleasure, and the body — and how we’re unlearning shame to reconnect with our divine feminine power. We dive into the myths that hold us back — la Virgen, la mártir, la mujer calladita — and reclaim the truth: our sexuality is sacred, powerful, and ours to define. * Personal reflection: Growing up with las tías warning, “cierra las piernas,” being told sex was “dirty,” even though we were surrounded by hypersexualized media and whispers about “puta” and “Virgen” dichotomies. * Question: “Why are Latina women still told that our worth lies in our silence, suffering, or sacrifice?” * Declaration: “Today, we’re taking that narrative back. Sex is not shameful. Pleasure is not a sin. And the divine feminine is not here to be controlled.” Topic Breakdown + Discussion  🔥 Segment 1: Purity Culture & the Latina Martyr Myth * The myth of la Virgen María vs. La Malinche dichotomy: Madonna/whore complex in Latinx culture. * The “mujer buena” ideal: submissive, quiet, self-sacrificing, asexual. * How purity culture ties into Catholicism and patriarchal control over women’s bodies. * Discussion on how these myths manifest in family dynamics, dating, marriage, and sex. 💦 Segment 2: Pleasure is Political: Reclaiming the Orgasm * Why many Latinas weren’t taught that sex could be pleasurable, let alone divine. * The orgasm gap and its roots in cultural + religious repression. * How deconstructing shame allows us to feel fully in our bodies. * Bridging sexual and spiritual pleasure: connecting with the divine feminine through embodiment. Why Many Latinas Weren’t Taught That Sex Could Be Pleasurable, Let Alone Divine For many Latinas, messages about sex growing up came with a heavy mix of cultural norms, religious doctrine, and patriarchal expectations. * Marianismo — the cultural ideal that women should be pure, self-sacrificing, and modest — often taught that a woman’s value was tied to her virginity and her role as a caregiver, not a sensual being. * Catholic upbringing — for those raised in Catholic households, sexuality was often framed through sin and morality, not pleasure or self-connection. Any expression of desire outside of marriage could be labeled “dirty” or “immoral.” * Generational silence — many mothers and grandmothers carried their own shame and trauma, passing down silence as protection. Not talking about pleasure was a way to keep daughters “safe,” even though it left many of us unprepared to claim our sexual agency. This silence created a deep disconnection from the idea that sex could be joyful, healing, or even sacred. Many Latinas weren’t taught that our bodies are not just vessels for others, but sacred spaces for our own delight — which is why reclaiming this truth feels revolutionary. Listen to the episode: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0UhlNDKyMdkK5JCb4laXHe] | ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-mija-podcast/id1814728399]| ⁠⁠Amazon Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F44bec7a0-e269-4cc4-b814-7171540712e6/1/01000196e1a5b7b9-7b6081a0-33e6-4f04-a8c8-7e711f2d9c41-000000/8-__RlF-EKZQ2pouR5dpEDTl9Ys=426] | ⁠⁠I Heart Radio⁠⁠ [https://iheart.com/podcast/276062724/] Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe!  You can also find us on socials here: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575889247085], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/listenmija_podcast/], Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@listenmija] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ListenMijaPodcast]! Thanks for listening! -Jen, Jennie and Stella -- Ep. 9 Music attributions Investigations by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Five Armies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Listen, Mija - 💋 EP. 8: CEO of Hoe Life — Dating, DMs & Defining Cheating

Hey amiguis!!! Welcome to episode 8! Part 1 in our cheeky 3 part sexy series ! In this episode, we are unpacking the mess, magic, and mental gymnastics of being a grown-ass woman trying to date, build confidence, and redefine what sex and self-love mean after years of shame and silence. This isn’t about “being a hoe” in the messy way we were taught—but more about reclaiming sensuality, curiosity, and boundaries as a Latina millennial with one foot in traditional culture and the other in a TikTok-therapy-era dating world. Mija, it’s not the apps… it’s the algorithm (and maybe your situationship). So what is a C.E. Hoe — a woman in control, healed-ish, and holding space for both hookup culture and higher self. This episode explores how we navigate desire, boundaries, and emotional honesty while trying to model something healthier for our teen daughters. We are not out here in these streets, but we can still be a C.E. Hoe—a woman in command of her sensuality, her values, and her voice. This is for the wives, moms, partners—and yes, the secret rebels—who are trying to live with more intention, less shame, and a whole lot more honesty. Talking Points: * What does it mean to be a “C.E. Hoe”? (Owning your dating life & pleasure) * Dating as a Latina mom/divorced woman/single queen in 2025 * App culture: Hinge, Bumble, Tinder—do they still work? * Co-worker crushes & office romance: harmless or hell no? * Can men and women actually be just friends? We get into it. 👀 * Defining cheating in the digital age: * Is ageism affecting how we date? * The Rice Purity Test moment — let’s expose ourselves 👀 Take it here: https://ricepuritytest.com [https://ricepuritytest.com/]` Pop culture media mentioned in this episode Netflix show - The Tinder Swindler, Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal, The Principles of Pleasure, Amazon movie - The Idea of You Podcast - Flesh and Code [https://wondery.com/shows/flesh-and-code/] Hope you enjoy the episode! Share your own personal stories with us @listenmija_podcast on Instagram or send us a note on: ⁠ [http://www.listenmijapod.com/]http://www.listenmijapod.com [http://www.listenmijapod.com/] ⁠ [http://www.listenmijapod.com/] Listen to the episode: ⁠Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0UhlNDKyMdkK5JCb4laXHe] | ⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-mija-podcast/id1814728399]| ⁠Amazon Podcasts⁠ [https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F44bec7a0-e269-4cc4-b814-7171540712e6/1/01000196e1a5b7b9-7b6081a0-33e6-4f04-a8c8-7e711f2d9c41-000000/8-__RlF-EKZQ2pouR5dpEDTl9Ys=426] | ⁠I Heart Radio⁠ [https://iheart.com/podcast/276062724/] Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe!  Thanks for listening! -Jen, Jenny and Stella You can also find us on socials here: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575889247085], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/listenmija_podcast/], Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@listenmija] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ListenMijaPodcast]! Episode music credit - Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ep. 7 - Mija, ¿Oíste Eso? La Llorona, El Spookies, and That UFO Your Tía Swears She Saw

Hey, hey, hey ya'll! We have another fun one for you this week! “Mija, Did You Hear That?” A look at the spooky, the spiritual, and the stuff our tias swear happened at your cousin’s quince. 👻✨ Latinx Ghost Stories: More Than Just Scary We all grew up with them—the whisper of La Llorona near a river, the El Cucuy threat when you misbehaved, the chill of a rocking chair creaking with no one in it at abuelita’s house. But here’s the truth we’ve started to reclaim: These aren’t just bedtime stories. They’re cultural memory. They’re warnings. They’re echoes of trauma. Our families didn’t have therapists. They had storytelling, prayer candles, and intuition. Ghost stories were how we passed down what couldn’t be spoken outright—colonial violence, loss, grief, abuse, displacement, and the power of resilience. That’s how our elders survived. We will be exploring a combination of spooky themes from La Llorona to conspiracy theories and more. We will even touch on the idea that aliens built our monuments. or many Latinas and other people from colonized backgrounds, seeing our ancestors’ achievements dismissed or mystified is deeply personal. It denies us pride, continuity, and connection to a lineage of resilience and brilliance. When we say our ancestors built pyramids, we’re claiming our place in the story of humanity—not as victims, but as visionaries. So no, they weren’t aliens. They were architects, engineers, astronomers, poets—and they were Indigenous. 🔮 So Why Do These Stories Stay With Us? Because they’re layered: * They’re entertainment, yes—but also education. * They’re cautionary tales, but also coping mechanisms. * They reflect what we couldn’t name out loud—mental health, abuse, colonialism, migration, loneliness. As millennial Latinas, many of us are reclaiming these stories—not just to be scared, but to understand. To ask: What were our ancestors really trying to say? Latinx ghost stories are more than spooky—they’re emotional time capsules. They hold grief, survival, and ancestral truth. Whether it’s La Llorona, El Cucuy, or a ghost in your abuela’s living room, these stories connect us to our past—and protect us in ways Western psychology still hasn’t caught up with. 🧿 TL;DR: Latinx ghost stories are more than spooky—they’re emotional time capsules. They hold grief, survival, and ancestral truth. Whether it’s La Llorona, El Cucuy, or a ghost in your abuela’s living room, these stories connect us to our past—and protect us in ways Western psychology still hasn’t caught up with. Hope you enjoy the episode! Share your own personal stories with us @listenmija_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/listenmija_podcast/] on Instagram or send us a note on: http://www.listenmijapod.com [http://www.listenmijapod.com] Listen to the episode: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0UhlNDKyMdkK5JCb4laXHe] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-mija-podcast/id1814728399]| Amazon Podcasts [https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F44bec7a0-e269-4cc4-b814-7171540712e6/1/01000196e1a5b7b9-7b6081a0-33e6-4f04-a8c8-7e711f2d9c41-000000/8-__RlF-EKZQ2pouR5dpEDTl9Ys=426] | I Heart Radio [https://iheart.com/podcast/276062724/] Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe!  You can also find us on socials here: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575889247085], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/listenmija_podcast/], Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@listenmija] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ListenMijaPodcast]! Thanks for your support! Jen, Jennie and Stella

Ep. 6 - Bruja Rising: Mija, What They Called Witchcraft Was Our Medicine

Hola Amiguis!! In episode 6, we explors and frame the heart of the brujería movement as an act of spiritual sovereignty, cultural reclamation, and resistance. Listeners will explore how colonization severed our people from sacred earth-based practices and how millennials and Gen Z are reclaiming brujería, curanderismo, and Indigenous spirituality with power and purpose. Brujería is not devil worship. It’s not fantasy or superstition. It’s a spiritual technology—a decolonial practice of survival, resistance, healing, and connection. It’s a living, breathing cosmology inherited from generations who passed down wisdom quietly, often in code, behind closed doors, through whispered prayers, teas, candles, dreams, and rituals. At its core, brujería is about relationship—to the Earth, to ancestors, to spirit, and to ourselves. It’s about reclaiming what was forcibly taken or shamed out of us: our intuition, our magic, our right to define the sacred on our own terms. For many of us millennials (especially queer, femme, Afro-Latinx, and Indigenous folks), brujería is a way to reconnect with our ancestors, our intuition, and our power—after centuries of erasure. It's a rejection of whitewashed spirituality and institutional religion that told us our cultures were savage or sinful. This is reclamation. Through altars, tarot, herbalism, astrology, moon rituals, and ancestral veneration, we're healing generational wounds. We’re saying: “I don’t need a middleman to talk to Spirit. My magic is valid.” It’s not just about casting spells—it’s about remembering who you are. Let's get into it! Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe!  Listen to the episode: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0UhlNDKyMdkK5JCb4laXHe] | Apple Podcasts  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-mija-podcast/id1814728399]| Amazon Podcasts [https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F44bec7a0-e269-4cc4-b814-7171540712e6/1/01000196e1a5b7b9-7b6081a0-33e6-4f04-a8c8-7e711f2d9c41-000000/8-__RlF-EKZQ2pouR5dpEDTl9Ys=426] | I Heart Radio [https://iheart.com/podcast/276062724/] You can also find us on socials here: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575889247085], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/listenmija_podcast/], Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@listenmija] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ListenMijaPodcast]!