32: Researching Body Positivity with Alexia B. Martinez

34: Radical Honesty with the Spiritual Cabrona Xolayruca

Today’s guest is Xolayruca, a poet, student of life, and business owner of Spiritual Cabrona, LLC. Xolayruca joins the LPDcast family to share the origins of her online platform and discuss the importance of radical honesty with self and healing. We also talk about the need for compassion of self, being a “hollow bone” for our ancestors to speak through, and the benefits of being connected to our medicina. Special shoutout to artist Greeny for creating Xolayruca’s Katrina makeup.  Follow Xolayruca on Instagram @spiritualcabrona.  Follow Greeny on Instagram @greenyartedecorazon. To learn more about the Spiritual Cabrona and purchase manifestation candles, stickers, or postcards click here [https://spiritualcabrona.com]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support]

33: The Homegirl Doctora Dr. Vanessa Bustamante

Today’s guest is Dr. Vanessa Bustamante, the founder of Homegirl Doctora. Dr. Bustamante joins the LPDcast family to share her passion for community healing and building through programs like the Homita Network. We discuss how reframing perspectives around barrio culture and hood knowledge will empower communities who are often viewed as less than. Our conversation incorporates first-generation experiences in higher education and the importance of collaboration within communities of color. Tune in to Radio La Raza on KPFK [https://www.kpfk.org/] Wednesday mornings from 8am – 9am to hear more from Dr. Bustamante. To schedule a meeting visit her website Homegirl Doctora [https://www.homegirldoctora.com/] and follow on Instagram @homegirldoctora [https://www.instagram.com/homegirldoctora/]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support]

It's Official, I'm an Author!

I'm happy to announce the publication of my first book titled Perseverance Pays Off, Skills and Habits to be Successful in Life from a First-Generation, LGBTQ, and PoC Experience. Perseverance Pays Off establishes the foundation for your personal journey to self-fulfillment as an individual with multiple intersections of identity and depth. I wrote this book to motivate, encourage, and empower those that have faced adversity to continue to show up to their lives and pursue joy. Our happiness and success are personal and sacred, and my hope is that Perseverance Pays Off will serve as a road map for you on your journey of growth and improvement. I'm happy to join the Kraven Entertainment family as an author and ask that you please support our Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kravenmagazine/perseverance-pays-off?ref=section-homepage-view-more-recommendations-p1] and pledge what you can, I feel honored to contribute to the collective healing of our communities and look forward to creating positive lasting change.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support]

32: Researching Body Positivity with Alexia B. Martinez

Today's episode features Alexia B. Martinez, a Communication instructor at Cal State San Bernardino. Alexia joins the LPDcast family to discuss her research in the Body Positive Movement and how intersectionality plays a vital role in how women's bodies are viewed in popular culture. She focuses on Lizzo and Jillian Michaels and shares how ethnicity, race, and size impact whether people are scrutinized or celebrated in the media. Alexia also shares advice for first-generation students interested in graduate school and tells us about her experience conducting research. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support]

31: Holistic Wellness with Bryan Mapenzi

Today's guest is Bryan Mapenzi who joins the LPDcast family to talk to us about 3 pillars of Holistic Wellness, which include a Personal Mission Statement, Mental Wellness, and the importance of Play and Leisure for Black and Brown Communities. Bryan lends his knowledge, wisdom, and experience as a counselor and the Soul Space Program Manager at OnTrack Program Resources to LPDcast to help us achieve holistic health. Tune in to this insightful and sincere conversation to learn skills that will help you achieve fulfillment and wellness. September is suicide awareness and prevention month; and in today’s episode there is a mention of death by suicide. To everyone who’s been affected by the death of a friend, family member, or loved one, we honor their life and your loss. Resources shared this episode include the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Today’s episode is dedicated to Ashley McCall, we honor your memory and your life, always remembered and forever loved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpdcast/support]