Healing the Father Wound and Breaking Intergenerational Trauma

Healing the Father Wound and Breaking Intergenerational Trauma

In this special episode of Mujeres Create, we look into the core psychology of the father wound and the essential role a father plays as the bridge to the outside world, establishing external safety and competence. I share the complex upbringing of my father, Ramon, the oldest of seven children in the Dominican Republic, who stepped into the provider role at just nine years old after my grandfather was brutally murdered at age 33. We unpack the realities of moving to New York City in the 1990s, working grueling night shifts as a taxi driver, and how emotional absence shapes a child's perception of love. Through a life-altering kidney transplant journey at age 34, we discovered human vulnerability and healed our broken connection. This conversation provides actionable insights into recognizing wounded masculine energy, over-performance, and relationship avoidance, helping you foster deep compassion and achieve genuine emotional freedom. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and returning to Mujeres Create  01:15 - The role of the father: Safety, identity, and competence  03:40 - Types of abandonment and how the father wound forms  06:10 - Signs of the wound in women and men  09:45 - The core complaint and reading recommendation from Mark Wolynn  11:50 - Ramon's story: The Beijo family lineage in the Dominican Republic  14:30 - Generational struggle and the impact of the grandfather's murder  17:15 - Immigrating to New York City in the 90s and taxi driver realities  20:40 - Emotional absence vs survival mode and developing empathy  23:55 - The kidney transplant: A turning point for deep vulnerability  27:10 - Healing strategies: Letters, journaling, and starting small  30:15 - Breaking the cyclical pattern and Father's Day wishes FAQ What exactly constitutes a father wound? A father wound is the psychological deficit or emotional trauma caused by a father's physical absence, emotional detachment, abuse, or strict conditioning, which undermines a child's sense of safety. How does working around the clock contribute to emotional neglect? When a parent works continuous night shifts for financial survival, the small window of daily contact leaves children feeling neglected, even if the parent is successfully fulfilling the physical provider role. How can you process a father wound if the relationship cannot be repaired? You can build a safe space through solo therapeutic practices such as writing an unsent letter to express your pain, consistent journaling, and learning to separate your self-worth from past paternal validation. Follow/Subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok @MujeresCreate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ayurveda Summer Guide: How to Avoid Burnout by Balancing Your Doshas

Summer is often packed with travel plans, outdoor gatherings, and constant movement, but this high-energy lifestyle can easily lead to severe depletion before autumn arrives. In this installment of our ongoing Ayurveda series, we dive into the transition into pitta season, a time defined by heat, intensity, and sharp elemental qualities. If you are already entering the warmer months feeling tired, or if you notice signs of internal fire imbalances like skin inflammation, acid reflux, or emotional impatience, it is time to shift your mindset from an exhausting hot girl summer to a balanced, radiant approach to well-being. By understanding how environmental shifts mirror inside our bodies, you will learn to adjust your daily choices in nourishment, mindfulness, and physical exercise. This comprehensive guide breaks down actionable steps for every unique body type, showing you how to apply opposite qualities to stay aligned. From using organic coconut oil and refreshing botanical mists to introducing simple lymphatic drainage techniques, this episode provides the tools you need to optimize your health while fully enjoying your seasonal activities. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Welcome and the reality of seasonal burnout  02:15 Rutucharya: Understanding the importance of seasonal routines  04:10 The core principle: Like increases like in nature  06:25 Breaking down the doshas: Attributes of vata, pitta, and kapha  08:40 Mapping the four seasons through the Ayurvedic lens  11:15 Summer guide for vata: Hydration, oils, and the abhyanga ritual  14:50 Nutritional tips and the ultimate spice tea recipe for vata  16:40 Summer guide for pitta: Cooling the internal fire and rose water mists  20:15 Lifestyle modifications and reducing intensity for pitta  22:35 Summer guide for kapha: Overcoming water retention and sluggishness  25:10 Dry brushing, lymphatic drainage, and lighter meals for kapha  28:05 Conclusion: Family dynamics and final thoughts for a balanced summer FAQ What does the term Rutucharya mean in Ayurveda? It translates to seasonal routines, representing the practice of adjusting your diet, lifestyle, and daily habits to match the changing seasons and maintain health. How does an imbalance in the pitta dosha manifest during hot weather? It shows up physically as inflammatory skin conditions like acne or heat rashes, along with digestive hyperacidity. Mentally, it presents as short temper, impatience, and intense perfectionism. What is the abhyanga ritual and why is it beneficial? It is a self-massage practice using warm or room-temperature oil that deeply hydrates dry skin, calms an overstimulated nervous system, and provides essential grounding for vata types. How can a kapha dominant individual combat summer humidity and lethargy? By implementing dry brushing before showering to stimulate the lymphatic system, staying socially active, and favoring lighter, drier meals while minimizing heavy dairy and sugar intake. Follow/Subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok @MujeresCreate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Impact of Emotions on Health and The Pillars of Health in Ayurveda

Welcome back to part two of our holistic wellness journey on Mujeres Create, centered on the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic medicine. In this episode, we venture deep into the blueprint of your health by analyzing the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Every individual inherits a unique constitutional proportion of earth elements from birth, yet stressful modern schedules, overworking, and improper food choices continuously disrupt this delicate internal framework. We break down how an aggravated Vata constitution (air and ether) triggers nervous system depletion, chronic anxiety, and burnout; how an excess of Pitta (fire and water) impairs metabolic transformation and causes systemic inflammation; and how an imbalanced Kapha (earth and water) promotes physical lethargy and psychological stagnation. A pivotal segment focuses on emotional ama, or mental toxicity. Yesenia explains the profound psychosomatic reality that the physical body continuously prints out a copy of your thoughts, meaning that bottled-up trauma, unvoiced boundaries, and unexpressed grief directly cultivate chronic back pain, reproductive imbalances in the womb space, and autoimmune disorders. To ground these insights, we analyze the three foundational pillars of health: establishing a eating schedule to protect your digestive fire, optimizing sleep environments for deep cellular repair, and honoring sexual energy as a sacred resource for creative output and longevity. This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for women looking to naturally optimize digestion, process stored tension, and live an aligned, high-signal life. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to holistic wellness and Ayurveda series recap 02:18 Deciphering your unique constitution: the ultimate guide to the Doshas 03:51 The Vata dosha: air and ether dynamics, creativity, and burnout triggers 05:11 The Pitta dosha: fire and water elements, intellect, and transformation 06:14 The Kapha dosha: earth and water principles, structure, and stability 07:53 Emotional ama: understanding how the body prints physical copies of thoughts 10:14 Emotional blockages in Vata: chronic anxiety, fear, and constipation 11:27 Emotional blockages in Pitta: resentment, acid reflux, and skin conditions 12:35 Emotional blockages in Kapha: attachment, grief, and metabolic sluggishness 14:48 Daily processing tools: journaling as a physical release for stored trauma 16:16 The first pillar of health: mindful nutrition and strict eating schedules 19:14 The second pillar of health: sleep hygiene and nervous system repair 21:20 The third pillar of health: harnessing vital sexual energy for radiance 23:44 Weekly challenge: actionable steps to regain baseline balance and vitality FAQ How can I determine my primary dosha or unique personal constitution? You can take a comprehensive, free assessment online that evaluates your specific physical attributes, mental behaviors, and emotional tendencies. The multi-question results act as a detailed blueprint mapping out the dominant elements active in your system. What is emotional ama and how does it specifically impact the female body? Emotional ama refers to the mental toxicity and undigested emotional residue that accumulates when we suppress our voice, bypass pain, or avoid feelings. Over decades, these toxic blockages settle into physical tissues, manifesting as chronic tension in the lower back, neck, shoulders, and womb space, often leading to autoimmune disorders. What are the three pillars of health in Ayurvedic medicine required for long-term vitality? The three foundational pillars are nutrition, sleep, and sexual energy. Routinely tracking, managing, and regulating these three areas ensures your individual dosha remains balanced while directly preventing the onset of chronic illness. Why should I avoid drinking ice-cold liquids during my meals according to Ayurveda? Drinking cold or iced fluids during a meal dampens and diminishes your internal digestive fire, known as Agni. This interruption prevents your stomach from effectively transforming food into pure nutrients, causing systemic bloating, sluggishness, and toxic residue accumulation. How can someone utilize and preserve their sexual energy if they do not have a partner? Sexual energy is recognized as a vital internal force independent of relationship status. When single, this potent resource can be intentionally retained and channeled into heightened creativity, artistic expression, career innovation, and robust physical immunity, rather than being depleted through misaligned sexual encounters.   Follow/Subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok @MujeresCreate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to Heal and Reclaim Your Body with Ayurveda

Are you feeling disconnected from your body or depleted by the relentless pace of corporate life? In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient practice born in India over 5,000 years ago that teaches us we are not separate from nature, but nature itself. We break down how chronic stress and constant business travel during my years in major tech companies led to a severe physical collapse, including systemic inflammation and complex uterine fibroids. Through my healing experience and training at the Shakti School, I introduce you to feminine form Ayurveda—a compassionate approach that rejects the rigid rules of diet culture to prioritize internal listening, self-observation, and true somatic reconciliation. We cover the foundational concepts of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) as a unique blueprint for physical and mental health, the sacred importance of Agni or the metabolic digestive fire, and how implementing a customized daily routine or Dinacharya can restore vital energy. This episode serves as an urgent call to medical sovereignty, urging us to stop placing temporary Band-Aids on physical symptoms and instead reclaim our absolute alignment across mind, body, and spirit. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and my certification in feminine form Ayurveda  02:15 Discovery trip to Kerala, India, ten years ago  04:10 Corporate life at Hulu and Google, and facing severe burnout  06:12 Health crisis, rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, and conventional medical limits  08:26 Hormonal struggles, uterine fibroids, and systemic healthcare failures  11:21 A breaking point in 2025 and entering the Shakti School of Ayurveda  13:58 History of Ayurveda, ancestral resilience, and grandmother wisdom connections  17:40 Defining feminine form Ayurveda and rejecting rigid diet structures  20:00 The capitalist modern healthcare system and reclaiming medical sovereignty  22:50 The three doshas theory: Understanding Vata, Pitta, and Kapha  27:14 Personal mapping as a Vata-Pitta constitution 29:43 Returning to balance with a holistic wellness coach  32:20 The digestive fire or Agni: The holy grail of Ayurvedic health  35:10 Dinacharya: The power of customized daily routines for women  39:03 Three-dimensional alignment: Mind, body, and soul in authentic healing  42:40 Conclusion and how to work with me as your Ayurvedic wellness coach FAQ What is Ayurvedic medicine and where does it come from? Ayurveda is a comprehensive holistic healing system developed in India more than 5,000 years ago. Recorded in the sacred textbooks known as the Vedas, it teaches that true health occurs when the five elements of the universe—air, ether, fire, water, and earth—are perfectly balanced within our internal ecosystem. What makes feminine form Ayurveda different from traditional practices? Feminine form Ayurveda shifts away from rigid rules, harsh discipline, and dogmatic structures. It is a gentle reclamation centered around compassion, intuition, seasonal adjustments, and hormonal cycle tracking, honoring the ancestral ways passed down through kitchens and generations of women. How do I discover my specific dosha or biological blueprint? You can determine your unique mind-body type by taking a free Ayurvedic dosha assessment online. The questionnaire looks closely at your physical attributes, hair and skin texture, bone structure, sleep quality, and metabolic patterns to pinpoint your primary and secondary elemental configurations. What is the role of the digestive fire in overall wellness? The digestive fire, known as Agni, is the foundational pillar of physical vitality in Ayurveda. Rather than just being what we eat, we are what we can successfully digest. A weak or dampened Agni creates metabolic sluggishness, mental fog, and physical inflammation from undigested food and suppressed emotions. Follow/Subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok @MujeresCreate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Uncovering and Healing the Mother Wound to Unlock Deeper Connections

Our relationship with the maternal figure dictates how we move through the world, from our confidence in corporate environments to how we manage romantic connections. In this session, we analyze how seemingly common events, such as separation due to immigration or a lack of emotional nurturing in childhood, can create fractures in the primary bond. Drawing on concepts of attachment and systemic psychology, we explore the importance of recognizing these wounds not to assign blame, but to release the tension blocking our creativity and sense of deservingness. Healing this bond does not just improve mental health; it acts as a master key to unlocking abundance, allowing us to see our parents as complex human beings and, consequently, to see ourselves with greater clarity and unconditional love. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Introduction: The freedom of recording off-video  04:15 What is the mother wound and how to identify it?  12:30 My story: The impact of immigration on family bonds  22:10 Breaking the bond: Conscious and unconscious causes  35:45 Compassion as a tool for healing  48:20 Steps to recognize and repair resentment FAQ  How do I know if I have a mother wound? It often manifests as feeling unworthy, people-pleasing, fear of sharing your voice, or feeling responsible for others' emotions.  Does healing require a physical reconciliation? Healing is an internal process of shifting your perspective and releasing resentment; while physical proximity can help, the core work happens within your own consciousness. Follow/Subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok @MujeresCreate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.