Growing Up Fast: When Your Parents Struggled with Addiction

INSECURITIES & SELF LOVE

“Estás muy flaca.” “Te ves más gordita.” “¿Y el novio?” 😭💀 Growing up Latino means hearing opinions about EVERYTHING — especially yourself. In this episode of Callate, Let Me Finish! we talk about the insecurities we carried growing up and how we’re learning to choose self love and acceptance in our 30s. ✨ Healing, laughing, and unlearning one cafecito at a time. ☕🤍

Abue, Dime La Verdad...

In this week’s episode “Abue, Dime La Verdad,” we sit down with abuela for a real and emotional conversation about her childhood, the struggles she faced growing up, and what it was like becoming a young mom. ❤️ From funny memories to hard truths, she opens up about the experiences that shaped her into the woman and mother she became. A heartfelt episode filled with love, laughter, and generational wisdom you won’t want to miss. Hosted by: Brenda Benitez Produced by: Brenda Benitez  Edited by: Reyna Calvo & Brenda Benítez  Cover at: Reyna Calvo Music: Rommie Brown

Do I Have to Forgive You?

In this episode of Callate Let Me Finish, we’re talking about the heavy question so many of us struggle with: Do I have to forgive you? We open up about holding on to rencor, carrying anger for years, and the emotional battle between protecting your peace or letting someone back in. Can you truly love someone while still feeling hurt by them? Is forgiveness necessary for healing… or is it okay to never fully let go? From family relationships to childhood wounds, we dive into the complicated emotions that come with resentment, boundaries, guilt, and the fear of losing time with the people we love. This conversation is raw, honest, and for anyone who’s ever struggled between staying angry forever or choosing connection before it’s too late. Tune in and join the conversation — because sometimes the hardest thing to admit is that two feelings can exist at once: love and rencor. Hosted by: Brenda Benitez & Reyna Calvo Produced by: Reyna Calvo  Edited by: Reyna Calvo & Brenda Benítez  Cover at: Reyna Calvo Music: Rommie Brown

Growing Up Fast: When Your Parents Struggled with Addiction

Growing up fast isn’t something you choose… it’s something life chooses for you. This episode is personal. We’re talking about what it really looks like when your childhood is shaped by your parents’ struggles with addiction—the responsibilities, the silence, the strength you had to find way too early. Brenda is under the weather this week, but I’m not alone… I’ve got a special (and handsome ) guest joining me for this conversation. If you’ve ever had to be strong before you were ready, if you’ve ever carried things you shouldn’t have had to… this one is for you Tap in. Share with someone who needs to hear it. #CallateLetMeFinish #GrowingUpFast #HealingJourney #BreakingCycles #RealConversations #PodcastLife

SPRING BREAK WITH THE KIDS: CORE MEMORIES & TANTRUMS

This week on Cállate , we’re catching up on everything, from your reactions to our Tóxico episode to the highs (and lows) of our recent vacations. We also get real about the struggle of car maintenance and the everyday chaos that comes with it. It’s a mix of laughs, relatable moments, and honest conversations you won’t want to miss.