Wait… You Move Your Eyes and Heal Trauma?

Wait… You Move Your Eyes and Heal Trauma?

Today on Let’s Taco ’Bout It, we’re taco’ing ‘bout EMDR therapy; what it actually is, how it works, and why so many people are talking about it. If you’ve ever wondered: ✨ What EMDR stands for ✨ How trauma gets “stuck” in the brain ✨ What bilateral stimulation is ✨ Whether EMDR is only for “big trauma” ✨ Or what an EMDR session actually feels like… …this episode breaks it down in a real, relatable, non-clinical way. We also talk about common myths surrounding EMDR, how trauma can show up in everyday life, and why healing is less about “forgetting” and more about helping your brain and body finally feel safe again. Whether you’re curious about therapy, considering EMDR for yourself, or just wanting to learn more about mental health — this episode is for you. 🌮🧠✨

“You Look Fine… But You’re Not”

Some people are struggling… and you would never know. They’re still showing up. Still going to work. Still taking care of everyone else. Still saying “I’m fine.” But on the inside… they’re overwhelmed, tired, and not okay. In this episode of Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, we’re talking about what it looks like to be struggling in silence, the kind of mental health struggles that don’t always get noticed because you’re still functioning. This one is for the “strong ones.” The ones who hold it all together… even when it’s heavy. If that’s you, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep carrying it by yourself 🤍

“Things We Don’t Say Out Loud” (segment 1)

In this segment of Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, we’re starting something new—“Things We Don’t Say Out Loud.” This is a space for the thoughts, feelings, and struggles people carry quietly… the ones that don’t always get said, but are deeply felt. There is an anonymous form you can fill out on the Facebook page and with your permission..I will share what you said anonymously on the podcast.

Why Do I Feel Guilty for Resting?

Ever finally sit down to rest… and immediately feel like you should be doing something else? In this episode of Let’s Taco Bout It , we’re talking about the guilt that shows up when we try to slow down and why rest can feel so uncomfortable, even when we desperately need it. We dive into: * Why so many of us feel like we have to earn rest * How childhood, trauma, and “always being the responsible one” play a role * The impact of hustle culture and constant productivity * What’s actually happening in your nervous system when slowing down feels unsafe * The difference between rest and avoidance Plus, I share simple, real-life tools to help you: * Let go of “earned rest” thinking * Start practicing micro-rest in your everyday life * Reframe the guilt when it shows up * Actually feel okay slowing down If you’ve ever felt like resting = being lazy… this episode is for you. You’re not broken. Your nervous system just learned to survive a certain way and we can work on shifting that.

Nacho Average Grief Talk

Welcome to a space where grief gets real… but we’re not afraid to laugh a little along the way. Because let’s be honest, grief is weird, messy, and unpredictable This podcast is your place to cry, laugh, vent, and feel seen. We’re talking about the hard stuff- the kind people don’t always say out loud; while also finding moments of connection, humor, and healing in between. Here, you don’t have to have it all together. You don’t have to “move on.” You just have to show up as you are. Because this isn’t your typical grief space… This is nacho average grief talk 💛🌮 Pull up a chair, grab a taco (or tissues), and let’s taco ’bout it. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT: ignore the kids in the background and the slight echo. We were recording with two kiddos in the background and experienced some slight interuptions ..but this is REAL life. So instead of doing another take, we just rolled with it.