Ballin’ on a Budget Isn’t Cute When It’s Real Life

The Truth about Dating & Parenting Through Special Needs

Rebecca aka “The Dude” joins Las Primas for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet. From raising a nonverbal autistic son to navigating dating as a single mom, this episode dives into the realities people rarely talk about out loud. We talk about parenting, co-parenting, relationships, emotional safety, friendship, identity, and what it really means to show up for the people you love. The conversation also takes some unexpected turns: ✨ Dating as a single lesbian mom ✨ The reality of modern dating ✨ Co-parenting after divorce ✨ Raising a child with special needs ✨ Friendship, loyalty, and support ✨ Why relationships fail ✨ Healing generational patterns ✨ and why Rebecca might actually be “the worst lesbian ever” 😂 This episode is funny, emotional, chaotic, and deeply human, exactly how Primas conversations should feel. 👇 Tell us in the comments: What’s something nobody warns you about when it comes to relationships or parenting? #PrimasPeroNotReally #SingleMomLife #Podcast #Dating #CoParenting ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

We Try Gentle Parenting… Until It Doesn’t Work

We all try to be gentle parents… until we’re not. In this episode of Primas Pero Not Really, Las Primas get real about parenting in today’s world, what works, what doesn’t, and the moments no one talks about. From trying to help kids regulate their emotions, to losing patience, to realizing every child needs a different approach, this is real mom talk, unfiltered. We get into: * Gentle parenting vs real-life reactions * Teaching kids emotional regulation * Why can’t you parent every child the same * Discipline, consequences, and respect * Mom guilt, overstimulation, and losing your cool * Preparing kids for the real world * Why college isn’t the only path to success This episode is for moms in the trenches—figuring it out day by day, making mistakes, learning, and showing up anyway. Because parenting is real and isn’t perfect. 💬 If you’ve ever gone from calm to “don’t test me” in 0.5 seconds… this one’s for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ballin’ on a Budget Isn’t Cute When It’s Real Life

Going from two incomes to one changes everything. In this episode of Primas Pero Not Really, Las Primas talk about what it really looks like to adjust financially after separation and major life changes. From learning how to live large on a smaller budget, to rethinking everyday spending, to figuring out what’s actually necessary… this conversation is honest, relatable, and very real. They get into: * Life after separation and financial adjustments * Living on one income (and sometimes none) * Budgeting without losing your lifestyle completely * Cutting back on events, birthdays, and daily habits * Pride, independence, and learning as you go This isn’t about perfect budgeting. It’s about real life, real decisions, and figuring it out in the moment. If you’ve ever had to adjust your lifestyle or rethink your finances… this episode will hit. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What men carry isn’t always visible

What men carry isn’t always visible—and most of the time, they don’t talk about it. In this episode of Primas Pero Not Really, we sit down with JC Perez—husband, father, and co-founder of Cultura Media House—to talk about men’s mental health, fatherhood, and the pressure of being “the man” in today’s world. From marriage and communication, to raising boys in a different social landscape, to why men often stay silent even when they’re struggling… this conversation gets real. We get into: * Men’s mental health and emotional pressure. * Fatherhood and raising boys today. * Masculinity and modern expectations. * The communication on marriage and relationships. * Why men don’t open up—and what that leads to. This is an honest one. If you’ve ever wondered what men are actually dealing with behind the scenes… this episode is for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Parenting Transition Nobody Prepares You For

Is it just us, or did everyone forget to mention the massive identity crisis that comes with parenthood? In this episode, the Primas are getting raw and real about the "Parenting Transition"—that jarring shift from being a spontaneous individual to a 24/7 manager of a tiny human. We aren't talking about diapers or sleep schedules; we’re diving into the psychological toll of mourning your "pre-kid" self, the invisible mental load that keeps you up at night, and the awkward "friendship gap" that happens when your social circle isn't on the same page. In this conversation, the Primas open up about: * Losing your sense of self after becoming a mom * Kids growing up and becoming more independent * Finding purpose again in a new chapter of life * The chaos of parenting, schedules, and daily responsibilities * Generational differences in parenting and communication This episode is honest, emotional, and relatable for anyone navigating change — whether it’s motherhood, co-parenting, or simply entering a new season of life. 🎙️ Follow the show and share it with someone going through the same transition. -============================= This episode BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 🎪*THE FAIR* : https://www.fairexpo.com/ ============================= 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Introduction: Life updates and the "Primas" catch-up 4:15 — The Identity Crisis: Transitioning from "Individual" to "Parent" 11:30 — The Grief of Your Former Self: Why it’s okay to miss your old life 18:45 — Navigating the "Friendship Gap": When your social circle changes 27:10 — The Invisible Mental Load: Understanding the 24/7 "Manager" role 35:50 — Social Media vs. Reality: Debunking "Aesthetic Parenting" 44:20 — Relationship Strains: Keeping the spark alive amidst the chaos 52:15 — Reclaiming Your Personal Identity: Finding "You" again ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.