Let's talk about online grooming

Let's talk about the good and the bad about weight loss

Trigger Warning: This episode includes open discussions about weight loss, dieting, body image, and mental health. If these topics are sensitive or triggering for you, please take care while listening or skip this episode if needed. Your well being always comes first. In this episode, Marisa and Jorge open up about the good and the bad of weight loss the victories, the frustrations, the unexpected emotions, and everything in between. From celebrating progress to talking honestly about body image, outside opinions, plateaus, and motivation, this conversation is real, vulnerable, and full of laughs like always. We are taking a brake to explore other things I do plan to come back just still deciding in what way please stay tune. I will post on here once we have a definitive plan.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458820/fan_mail/new]

Let's talk about friends that improved your life for the better

We all have friends who’ve impacted our lives in meaningful ways. In this episode, Jorge and Marisa share stories about two friends who changed their lives for the better, highlighting the power of connection, growth, and the people who show up when it matters most. If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health, please reach out to the crisis hotline. You are not alone.  📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988  🌐 988lifeline.org [http://988lifeline.org/]  📞 988 Línea de Vida en Español – Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458820/fan_mail/new]

Let's talk about starting a community as an adult

In this episode, Marisa and Jorge discuss building a community as an adult. Marisa shares how friends holding you accountable and having tough conversations for the sake of protecting the friendship can create space for honest, meaningful connection without it feeling like an attack.  Jorge shares a surprising story about how he went to school with a monk in middle school. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458820/fan_mail/new]

Let's talk about workplace drama

It’s always a good idea to CYA aka cover your ass. In this episode Marisa dives into the wild story of how three coworkers teamed up against her while she was out getting married, only for HR and two bosses to immediately shut it down. Talk about a ruined post-wedding vacation high. Meanwhile Jorge shares the moment a harmless joke got twisted into something completely different and how he later witnessed a similar situation that wasn’t a joke at all. When reporting it felt like it could be seen as retaliation and he had to decide whether speaking up was worth the fallout. Workplace drama? We’ve lived it. Let’s talk about it. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458820/fan_mail/new]

Let's talk about online grooming

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grooming, manipulation, and sexual exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Marisa opens up for the first time about her personal experience with online grooming; how it began, what it looked like and how it shaped her understanding of vulnerability and self-worth. Joined by Jorge, the two have an honest and emotional conversation about manipulation, red flags, and how easily attention can turn into control. This episode is both a reflection and a reminder: if someone makes you feel seen only when you’re silent, that’s not love, that’s grooming. If you or someone you know may be experiencing grooming, manipulation, or sexual exploitation, please reach out for help. * Know2Protect Tipline: 1-833-591-KNOW (5669) * CyberTipline: report.cybertip.org [https://report.cybertip.org/] * RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.org [https://online.rainn.org/] * Stop It Now! Prevention Helpline: 1-888-PREVENT You are not alone. There are people who will listen, believe you, and help you heal.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458820/fan_mail/new]