Beyond Bitter

Episode #7 : How First-Gen Latinas Heal From Burnout

#7 In this episode, Atalie explains the burnout cycle, nervous system impact, and systemic pressures affecting first-gen Latina leaders, plus practical tools to regulate stress and prevent exhaustion. Burnout isn't just from workload. It's cycle. Learn how we start to heal from burnout in this episode. Topics include: * Burnout as a systemic cycle rooted in culture and responsibility * The importance of awareness and body signals in healing * Practical techniques to interrupt stress and complete the stress cycle * The role of systemic change and leadership in burnout prevention Resources: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking The Stress Cycle [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984818325/?bestFormat=true&k=burnout%20the%20secret%20to%20unlocking%20the%20stress%20cycle&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-v2_k1_1_8_de&crid=RCWYOCK4KOVH&sprefix=burnout%20] Keep in touch with Atalie: * IG: bitterwomannetwork * Visit our website at: www.thebitterwoman.com [www.thebitterwoman.com] Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call [https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call]

Episode #6: Your Body Is an Altar ft. Melina Chavarria

#6 In this episode of Beyond Bitter, host Atalie Oliva is joined by Melina Chavarria to talk about healing beyond mindset and coming back to the body. We explore bitterness as medicine, how anger lives in the body, and what it means to lead without abandoning yourself. This is a conversation about ancestral healing, capacity, and breaking patterns shaped by survival and patriarchy. We also share our upcoming offering, Your Body Is an Altar, a space to release, reconnect, and be witnessed in community. This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about learning to listen to what your body has been holding. Purcahse a ticket to our offering here. [https://www.cuidatemija.com/marketplace/p/your-body-is-the-altar] Topics include: * Bitterness as medicine and what your anger is trying to tell you * Healing through the body, not just the mind * Breaking survival patterns shaped by patriarchy and lived experience Keep in touch with Atalie: * IG: bitterwomannetwork * Visit our website at: www.thebitterwoman.com Please check out Melina and her beautiful offerings at: https://www.cuidatemija.com/ IG: cuidate_melina

Episode #5: Before You Set Another Goal for 2026

#5 In this episode of the Beyond Bitter podcast, host Atalie Oliva delves into the emotional weight of leadership for first-generation women of color. As we stand on the brink of a new year, Atalie offers a compassionate guide to understanding overwhelm and fear, urging listeners to release the burdens they've carried. This episode isn't about setting goals or strategies; it's about embracing the human experience and finding peace in leadership. Join Atalie as she shares personal insights and encourages a transformative approach to leadership that prioritizes well-being over productivity. Topics include: * Understanding Overwhelm: A Guide to Emotional Release * Redefining Leadership: Prioritizing Peace Over Productivity Resources: * www.latinxtherapy.com [www.latinxtherapy.com] * www.inclusivetherapists.com [www.inclusivetherapists.com] Keep in touch with Atalie: * IG: bitterwomannetwork * Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠ [http://www.thebitterwoman.com] Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠ [https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call]

Epsiode #4 How To Practice Boundaries

#4 In this episode of the Beyond Bitter podcast, Atalie explores why setting boundaries can feel so difficult, especially for first gen Latinas. This episode offers practical insight on protecting your peace, setting emotional boundaries with family and relationships, and understanding the difference between guilt and harm. Listeners will learn how to start practicing boundaries in a way that supports mental health, self respect, and long term well being. Topics include: Setting boundaries as a first gen Latina Guilt and people pleasing Mental health and emotional boundaries Protecting your peace without cutting people off Resources: * Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide To Reclaiming Yourself [https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/0593192095/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.p6Ctn0RNaLxPr8xoehxdBwB2QGCg8UWXrrrr8lRx-3B_AWka5LlAtbpmPvL3oHr6rQtPweilpM-_sWMPLjDslvnKkF393IUcfNJ2milVMKD91Uwmo3H9k4ymI45RRLFyIup3Lun9m-OdoDvyGPTFKe5RJW9U69ZB3b0L2qg0SN6Th8wLIfLm2FReM_A-OL66BB5vCg5LcEWFpxld9SZWtias10MEGWoXZVrGLz79weQ.SuI-EyJ7eqU5B7qQiurGMm3cnA-RyCccEMZo0Nd2ELs&dib_tag=se&hvadid=777019387639&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9031226&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=704616438868328907--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=704616438868328907&hvtargid=kwd-1061106499406&hydadcr=22490_13655429&keywords=set+boundaries+find+peace&mcid=cce1fcf49a473be58fd6df089c521d87&qid=1766022834&sr=8-1] * www.latinxtherapy.com [https://latinxtherapy.com/find/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23152992848&gbraid=0AAAAAoib7DKwpbHvJ6jV0ikr8Egg-MjvJ&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxonKBhC1ARIsAIHq_lutn4DXr_fAPJfdyXZva0SZKH1nyVk6xglikxutMSEWpm5RWCxsd2caAv-yEALw_wcB] * www.inclusivetherapists.com [https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/los-angeles/person-of-color] Keep in touch with Atalie: * IG: bitterwomannetwork * Visit our website at: www.thebitterwoman.com [www.thebitterwoman.com] Book a discovery call : 🔗 https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠ [https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call]

Episode # 3 Navigating Grief While Leading

#3, In this episode of the Beyond Bitter podcast, Atalie covers the themes of grief, loss, and the importance of supportive environments, particularly in the context of workplace culture. She discusses the emotional challenges of navigating grief, the necessity of family support during difficult times, and the systemic changes needed in workplaces to foster a culture of compassion and understanding. The dialogue emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize employee well-being and create spaces where individuals can process their grief without additional stress. Resources: * https://latinxtherapy.com/ [https://latinxtherapy.com/] * https://aces-la.org/mental-health-resources/ [https://aces-la.org/mental-health-resources/] * https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/los-angeles/person-of-color [https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/los-angeles/person-of-color] Keep in touch with Atalie: * IG: bitterwomannetwork * Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠ [http://www.thebitterwoman.com] Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠ [https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call]