Whether you are a lifelong Barbie enthusiast or simply curious about the allure of this timeless icon, this episode goes over my perspectives as a mom on the Barbie movie. I share personal anecdotes of how the movie's inspirational protagonist empowered me to believe in myself, something I am working very hard on this year. In this episode I will uncover the hidden gems within the Barbie movie that make it more than just an animated feature for kids, which truly I think adults are going to get SO MUCH MORE out of this then kids. Barbie is truly a timeless piece of art that inspires countless generations. Brillando Babes is available on Apple and Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the joy with fellow Barbie enthusiasts and mom needing some inspiration today.

Episode 38: Sharlotte shares with us the journey that led her to having two home births for her third and fourth baby. Her first two birth stories weren't the way she pictured birthing would be but with her last two she decided to take charge of her entire birth experience and that is what she did! In this episode she dives into what made her want to make that decision and how she found the appropriate support for her H-BAC. Don't worry, if you aren't sure what an H-BAC is she explains it ;) Sharlotte can be found at: @thegirlsbirthandwear

Recently when I posted about a girls' trip I took I was asked if I had any mom guilt and honestly...no! So in this episode I did a deep dive about what that means and how I face it when I do have it. I am curious to know from other moms listening if they have ever experienced it or what makes them feel that way. Reach out on socials @bettypastelitos and tell me your thoughts!

Episode 36: In this episode we start to chip the surface of the iceberg that is a conversation on narcissism. Here Coral explains the different types of narcissists (did you know there’s 4?!), the difference between being a narcissist and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and two factors that are key in being able to distinguish between a regular jerk and a true narcissist.

Episode 35: Janell Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who tells us about how she incorporates different healing modalities in to her personal practice to help her clients with anxiety, depression, and related trauma responses. Janell can be found on: evolutionhealingllc.com

Episode 34: In this episode I share what it was like to have two c-sections. There are 3 reasons why I had such smooth experiences and I detail them here. I emphasize this many times in the episode and want to share one more time: this is MY experience! Everyone has different birth stories and experiences when it comes to any medical procedure. My hope is that by listening to this episode you find some preparedness for a c-section that you might have been scheduled for or that you just enjoy listening to my experiences because I enjoyed having them!

Episode 33: What is a safe adult? Who are they for? How do we identify them? How do we teach our children about them? Coral and I go through it all in this episode of the Coral Explains all series!

Episode 32: My mom had six kids, starting with her first when she was 18 in 1965 and having me in her 40s in 1990! She takes us through her journey and talks to us about the differences of having children through all the decades. I've been talking to my mom for YEARS and I learned so much in this episode and I hope you do too!

Episode 31: Coral Seco and I have put together a new series called Coral Explains It All where we will be exploring many topics on trauma, mental health, relationships, and being curious in order to help our healing journey. In Part 2 of our series we continue our conversation on how we develop core beliefs and the importance of the messages we heard growing up. I want to give a trigger warning and let the listeners know we will dive deep into some sensitive topics. Please remember that these conversations are not a substitution for therapy. If you feel yourself triggered or uncomfortable please reach out to your support system.

Episode 30: Yaglin Medina, The Food Conscious Coach, talks to us about her journey into become more conscious about her health choices which started with the realization that her breast implants were making her extremely sick. According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2020 over 36,000 women elected to get their breast implants removed in a procedure known as an "explant" and Yaglin was one of them. She talks about how realizing that something she chose to put in her body was "killing her slowly" and that led to her learning about healing from within. This conversation is inspiring to say the least and I hope every listener leaves with at least one piece of valuable information to implement into their daily lives.

Episode 29: Coral Seco and I have put together a new series called Coral Explains It All where we will be exploring many topics on trauma, mental health, relationships, and being curious in order to help our healing journey. In Part 1 of our series we will be exploring how we develop core beliefs and the importance of the messages we heard growing up. I want to give a trigger warning and let the listeners know we will dive deep into some sensitive topics. Please remember that these conversations are not a substitution for therapy. If you feel yourself triggered or uncomfortable please reach out to your support system.

Episode 28: Dr. Schell is an OBGYN who transitioned from clinical patient care to starting her own company to help women during postpartum which we all know support in that stage is limited, and few and far in between. Dr. Schell talks to us about when the conversations of postpartum anxiety and depression should be discussed, who to discuss it with and how, preventative care, and so much more. This episode is a gold mine of information for anyone who is pregnant, planning on getting pregnant, or even loves someone pregnant. Dr. Schell's website: https://www.drschellcares.com/

Episode 27: Get ready to laugh, cry, and laugh again while listening to two moms talk about everything from marriage, divorce, getting married again, teen pregnancy, surviving abuse, co-parenting, sex, and so much more. Thank you to Katrina @proexwife for this amazing conversation!

Episode 26: Coral Seco, LMHC is back for another insightful episode that will leave you curious and wanting to do some more deep diving on core beliefs. We dive into trauma and how trauma is classified into Big T's and Little T's and its the accumulation of the T's that make up our core beliefs. I love that Coral invites us all to be curious and be ok with being uncomfortable because in her office there is a 'sin pena' policy. Treat yourself to this FREE resource from a very knowledgeable licensed mental health counselor who really gets it. Coral on Tiktok: @coralexplainsitall Coral on IG: @eccentrictherapy

Episode 25: I know its 5 months in to the new year, but I wanted to share what my word of the year is and why I chose it. In order to better explain why I chose it I also talk a little bit about my thoughts around manifestation, what I've learned about it, how I apply it, and how it ties to my word of the year. I hope this episode inspires you to go after something you have had your eyes on too!

Episode 24: Rob is a kindergarten Spanish teacher in New York and tells us 10 important skills your child should know before starting Kindergarten. In my opinion this list is beneficial for anyone with kids under 8 as these skills will be developing well into middle elementary years! Share this episode with literally any parent you know who has kids under the age of 10 because there is SO MUCH value in this episode!

Episode 23: Is there any area in your life right now where you feel stuck? In survival mode? Like you are just living day by day trying to survive? I hear ya because that was me 10 years ago. Being 23 was a very hard year for me, but I turned 33 last month and I am blown away when I reflect back to my life 10 years ago and how far I have come. I always knew that the life I was living wasn't how life was meant to be lived. And although I know I am constantly growing every day I am so grateful for how far I have come. A prequel to this episode: Dream Chasers and Change Makers Episode 8 P.s. This episode being number 23 and being about how far I have come since I was 23 was a big coincidence! I love when that happens ;)

Episode 22: I know the internet goes wild when Fall comes around but there is something so beautiful about the rebirth and blossoming that comes with Spring. In this episode I talk about my reasons why I think spring is the superior season!

Episode 21: Coral Seco, LMHC joins me for this vulnerable conversation around how her upbringing has really shaped who she is as a therapist, as a wife, and most importantly as a mom. This conversation covers topics from gas lighting, to mental health as a daughter of immigrants, to setting boundaries with people - especially if it is a family member. Stick around if your inner child needs some healing, if you have already started healing, or if you love to listen in on a conversation between two Latina Millennial Moms

Episode 20: Still very young in this podcast journey, I have decided to give my podcast a name change! This episode is for anyone who is looking for a rebranding I hope to inspire you with my story of why I chose to change it. If you have been a loyal listener thus far you will appreciate where I am in my journey of this podcast as well as get an inside scoop as to why I decided to change the name