April 24, 2025 • 15 mins
In this special season finale, I wrap up our transformative Balanced Madrehood series by bringing all the pieces together and showing how they create a cohesive approach to motherhood that honors both your heritage and your vision for your family's future.
Throughout the past seven episodes, we've explored the essential elements of creating a balanced madrehood experience: reclaiming our time, prioritizing self-care, rediscovering our passions, setting boundaries with family, breaking harmful cycles, and aligning our parenting with our authentic values.
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In this episode, you'll hear:
- How these six elements work together to create a madrehood experience that's truly yours
- The common identity questions many Latina moms struggle with and why this tension is actually a sign you're doing important work
- Real transformations I've witnessed in mamis who embrace the Balanced Madrehood approach
- Details about my Balanced Madrehood coaching program, now open for enrollment!
- An invitation to my special Open House event on Monday, April 28th at 7 PM CT
I'll be taking a three-week break after this episode, but you'll still hear a BONUS episode next Tuesday and our top three episodes from Season 4 in the coming weeks. When I return for Season 5, I'll bring fresh topics and inspiring guests to continue supporting you in your madrehood journey.
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(00:02):
Today we've reached a specialmilestone, and that is the final
episode in our balancedmotherhood series and the season
finale of season four of theViva LA Podcast.
Over the past seven episodes,we've been On a journey
together, exploring the keyelements that help us create a
(00:25):
mahood experience that feelsauthentic, intentional, and of
course balanced.
From reclaiming our time tobreaking harmful cycles, we've
covered so much ground and I'vebeen overwhelmed by your
messages sharing how theseconversations have resonated
with you.
(00:47):
Bueno.
Today I want to bring everythingtogether and help you see how
all of these pieces create acohesive approach to mahood that
honors both your heritage andyour vision for your family's
future.
I.
Plus, I have some excitingannouncements to share about how
(01:08):
you can continue this journeywith me and what's coming up
next for the podcast.
But before we dive in, I want toinvite you to join me for a
special open house event OnMonday, April 28th at 7:00 PM
Central Time via Zoom.
This is your chance to connectdirectly with me, ask any
(01:29):
questions you have aboutbalanced motherhood and meet
other mamas who are on the samejourney as you.
I'll share more details abouthow to register at the end of
the episode, but mark yourcalendars now.
It's going to be amazing Muhi,let's dive into today's season
finale, and celebrate how farwe've come.
(02:57):
All right, so let's take amoment to reflect on the journey
we've been together through thisbalanced motherhood series.
Each episode has focused on akey element of creating a
motherhood experience that feelsaligned with who you truly are.
We first started with reclaimingour time, acknowledging that as
(03:17):
Latina moms, we often puteveryone else's needs before our
own.
We talked about identifying ourtime vampires, setting
boundaries around our schedules,and being intentional about how
we spend our precious hours.
Then we explored self-care andchallenging the notion that
(03:38):
taking care of ourselves issomehow selfish.
So we discuss how self-careisn't just bubble baths and
manicures, but a fundamentalpractice of honoring our needs
so we can show up fully for thepeople we love.
Then we talked aboutrediscovering our passions
beyond motherhood, and that isreconnecting with the interests.
(04:01):
Dreams and activities that lightus up as individuals.
So many of you messaged me afterthat episode, sharing how you'd
started painting again or signedup for a yoga class, or simply
carved out time to read a bookthat you've been wanting to
enjoy.
We then explored settingboundaries with our familia,
(04:25):
which might have been one of ourmost impactful discussions.
We acknowledged how challengingit can be in our cultura to say
no to family expectations whilestill honoring those precious
relationships.
We also discussed breakingharmful cycles and how to honor
(04:45):
our heritage while consciouslychoosing not to carry forward
patterns that causes harm, thatcause harm.
That episode touched so many ofyou who are working to parent
differently than the way thatyou were parented without losing
your cultural connection aswell.
And most recently we talkedabout aligning your values with
(05:07):
your parenting approach, andthat is getting clear on what
truly matters to you, andcreating a parenting style that
reflects those authentic valuesrather than inherited
expectations.
So what ties all theseconversations together is a
simple but powerful truth thatyou deserve, a motherhood
(05:28):
experience that feels authenticto you, not what your mama
expects, not what social mediasays you should be doing, not
what your URA dictates, but amotherhood journey that honors
your unique blend of heritagevalues.
Circumstances and dreams.
(05:49):
And so as I reflect on all themessages I've received from you
throughout the series and onInstagram, after posting about
these podcast episodes, I noticea common thread.
So many of us are navigatingreally hard questions of
identity as Latina moms we'reasking ourselves.
(06:14):
How do I honor the beautifulaspects of how I was raised
while breaking free from theharmful patterns?
How do I create my ownmotherhood journey when I don't
see many examples that look.
Like what I'm trying to build.
How do I balance culturalexpectations with my own needs
(06:36):
and values?
And so if you're asking thesequestions too, I want you to
know that this tension you'refeeling isn't a sign that you're
doing something wrong.
In fact, it's actually evidencethat you're doing the incredibly
important work of creating a newlegacy for your familia.
(06:57):
You're standing at a powerfulintersection, and that is
between generations, betweencultures, between the way things
have always been done and theway you envision they could be.
This position gives you a uniqueperspective and the opportunity
to be intentional about what youcarry forward and what you leave
(07:20):
behind.
And so this is exactly why Icreated balanced motherhood
because I saw so many of usstruggling with these same.
Questions often in isolation.
I wanted to create a space wherewe could navigate these complex
identity questions together withguidance, support, and.
(07:44):
And so let me share what I'veseen happen for mamas who
embrace the balanced motherhoodapproach we've been discussing
throughout the series.
They move from feelingoverwhelmed By these certain
expectations to feelingconfident in their own
intentional choices.
They shift from parenting onautopilot, repeating patterns
(08:08):
they experience growing up toparenting with purpose based on
their authentic values.
They transform from feeling tornbetween cultural traditions and
modern approaches to creating abeautiful integration that
honors both.
This transformation doesn'thappen overnight.
And it's not a journey.
(08:28):
You have to walk alone becauseisolation is.
Shouldn't even be part of theequation here.
I've seen these transformations,not just in my own life, but in
the lives of so many mamas I'vehad the privilege of working
with through balance,motherhood, women just like you,
who were tired of feeling caughtbetween worlds and ready to
(08:52):
create your own path.
So if you're feeling the weightof like trying to be the perfect
Latina mom while also trying tobreak cycles and create
something new for your familia,I want you to know that there is
another way you can create amotherhood experience that feels
balanced, authentic, and joyful.
(09:13):
And I would be honored to showyou how.
And so today is an especiallyexciting day because the doors
to my signature program balancedmotherhood are officially open.
Balanced motherhood is a threemonth coaching program,
specifically designed for Latinamoms who want to create a
motherhood experience thathonors both their heritage and
(09:36):
their authentic selves.
Here's what the programincludes, monthly group coaching
sessions where we dive deep intothe three pillars we've
discussed throughout the seriesone-on-one.
Support with me to address yourspecific challenges and create
personalized strategies.
A private community oflike-minded Latina moms who
(09:57):
understand your unique journey,practical tools, resources and
exercises to help you implementwhat you're learning in real
life.
Guest experts who will bejoining us, and they will bring
specialized knowledge on topicsthat matter to you.
And throughout the program,we're gonna work together to
(10:18):
help you reclaim your time,prioritize self-care, reconnect
with your passions, set healthyboundaries, break harmful
cycles, and align your parentingwith your values, the result.
A motherhood experience thatfeels like it belongs to you,
not one you inherited or oneyou're trying to live up to
(10:40):
based on external expectations.
Entonces, if you're curiousabout balanced motherhood.
And want to learn more beforemaking a decision, I have the
perfect opportunity for you.
I'm hosting a special open houseevent on Monday, April 28th at
7:00 PM Central Time via Zoom.
(11:02):
During this free event, I'llshare some details about the
program, answer any specificquestions that you may have, and
you'll get to meet other mamaMAs who are considering this
journey with you.
It's a chance to get a feel forthe community and decide if.
This is the right fit for you toregister for the open house.
Check the link in thedescription and that way you can
(11:24):
join me on Monday, April 28th,even if you can't attend live.
Register anyway, because I'll besending you the replay.
If you already know thatbalanced motherhood is exactly
what you need, you can enrolldirectly@vivaami.com slash
balanced motherhood that isbalanced with a D at the end.
(11:47):
Dash Madre, hood and Doors willremain open until the first day
which is Monday, May 12th at7:00 PM Central time.
We keep the group intentionallysmall to ensure everyone
receives personalized attention.
So if you're feeling called tojoin us, I encourage you not to
(12:09):
wait.
As we wrap up season four of theViva AMI Podcast, I want to
express my heartfelt gratitudefor joining me on this journey.
Your messages, shares, reviews,really have meant the world to
me, and remind me why this workmatters so much now.
(12:32):
I'll be taking a well deservedthree week break after today's
episode to just like rest andrecharge.
however, you won't be leftwithout content.
Okay?
Next Tuesday you'll hear aspecial bonus episode, and for
the following three Thursdays,I'll be replaying our top played
(12:53):
episodes from season four.
based on what you listened.
When I return for season five,I'll be bringing fresh topics.
Inspiring guests and even morepractical strategies to help you
navigate motherhood with.
Confidence and joy, if youhaven't already, please take a
moment to rate and review thepodcast.
(13:15):
Your reviews, help other Latinamoms find this and feel less
alone in their journey.
And of course, I'd love to seeyou at the open house on April
28th.
Please register again.
The link is provided in the shownotes and that way you can save
your spot or.
If you can't make it on April28th, you will have access to
(13:38):
seeing the recording.
Well, amiga, until we meetagain, remember that you are
creating something beautiful andimportant, a motherhood
experience that honors bothwhere you come from and where
you are going.
I'm just here to remind you thatyou deserve a motherhood
experience that feels balanced,authentic, and.
(14:00):
Joyful.
Well, thank you so much forlistening in the next episode.
Today we've reached a specialmilestone, and that is the final
episode in our balancedmotherhood series and the season
finale of season four of theViva LA Podcast.
Over the past seven episodes,we've been On a journey
together, exploring the keyelements that help us create a
(00:25):
mahood experience that feelsauthentic, intentional, and of
course balanced.
From reclaiming our time tobreaking harmful cycles, we've
covered so much ground and I'vebeen overwhelmed by your
messages sharing how theseconversations have resonated
with you.
(00:47):
Bueno.
Today I want to bring everythingtogether and help you see how
all of these pieces create acohesive approach to mahood that
honors both your heritage andyour vision for your family's
future.
I.
Plus, I have some excitingannouncements to share about how
(01:08):
you can continue this journeywith me and what's coming up
next for the podcast.
But before we dive in, I want toinvite you to join me for a
special open house event OnMonday, April 28th at 7:00 PM
Central Time via Zoom.
This is your chance to connectdirectly with me, ask any
(01:29):
questions you have aboutbalanced motherhood and meet
other mamas who are on the samejourney as you.
I'll share more details abouthow to register at the end of
the episode, but mark yourcalendars now.
It's going to be amazing Muhi,let's dive into today's season
finale, and celebrate how farwe've come.
(02:57):
All right, so let's take amoment to reflect on the journey
we've been together through thisbalanced motherhood series.
Each episode has focused on akey element of creating a
motherhood experience that feelsaligned with who you truly are.
We first started with reclaimingour time, acknowledging that as
(03:17):
Latina moms, we often puteveryone else's needs before our
own.
We talked about identifying ourtime vampires, setting
boundaries around our schedules,and being intentional about how
we spend our precious hours.
Then we explored self-care andchallenging the notion that
(03:38):
taking care of ourselves issomehow selfish.
So we discuss how self-careisn't just bubble baths and
manicures, but a fundamentalpractice of honoring our needs
so we can show up fully for thepeople we love.
Then we talked aboutrediscovering our passions
beyond motherhood, and that isreconnecting with the interests.
(04:01):
Dreams and activities that lightus up as individuals.
So many of you messaged me afterthat episode, sharing how you'd
started painting again or signedup for a yoga class, or simply
carved out time to read a bookthat you've been wanting to
enjoy.
We then explored settingboundaries with our familia,
(04:25):
which might have been one of ourmost impactful discussions.
We acknowledged how challengingit can be in our cultura to say
no to family expectations whilestill honoring those precious
relationships.
We also discussed breakingharmful cycles and how to honor
(04:45):
our heritage while consciouslychoosing not to carry forward
patterns that causes harm, thatcause harm.
That episode touched so many ofyou who are working to parent
differently than the way thatyou were parented without losing
your cultural connection aswell.
And most recently we talkedabout aligning your values with
(05:07):
your parenting approach, andthat is getting clear on what
truly matters to you, andcreating a parenting style that
reflects those authentic valuesrather than inherited
expectations.
So what ties all theseconversations together is a
simple but powerful truth thatyou deserve, a motherhood
(05:28):
experience that feels authenticto you, not what your mama
expects, not what social mediasays you should be doing, not
what your URA dictates, but amotherhood journey that honors
your unique blend of heritagevalues.
Circumstances and dreams.
(05:49):
And so as I reflect on all themessages I've received from you
throughout the series and onInstagram, after posting about
these podcast episodes, I noticea common thread.
So many of us are navigatingreally hard questions of
identity as Latina moms we'reasking ourselves.
(06:14):
How do I honor the beautifulaspects of how I was raised
while breaking free from theharmful patterns?
How do I create my ownmotherhood journey when I don't
see many examples that look.
Like what I'm trying to build.
How do I balance culturalexpectations with my own needs
(06:36):
and values?
And so if you're asking thesequestions too, I want you to
know that this tension you'refeeling isn't a sign that you're
doing something wrong.
In fact, it's actually evidencethat you're doing the incredibly
important work of creating a newlegacy for your familia.
(06:57):
You're standing at a powerfulintersection, and that is
between generations, betweencultures, between the way things
have always been done and theway you envision they could be.
This position gives you a uniqueperspective and the opportunity
to be intentional about what youcarry forward and what you leave
(07:20):
behind.
And so this is exactly why Icreated balanced motherhood
because I saw so many of usstruggling with these same.
Questions often in isolation.
I wanted to create a space wherewe could navigate these complex
identity questions together withguidance, support, and.
(07:44):
And so let me share what I'veseen happen for mamas who
embrace the balanced motherhoodapproach we've been discussing
throughout the series.
They move from feelingoverwhelmed By these certain
expectations to feelingconfident in their own
intentional choices.
They shift from parenting onautopilot, repeating patterns
(08:08):
they experience growing up toparenting with purpose based on
their authentic values.
They transform from feeling tornbetween cultural traditions and
modern approaches to creating abeautiful integration that
honors both.
This transformation doesn'thappen overnight.
And it's not a journey.
(08:28):
You have to walk alone becauseisolation is.
Shouldn't even be part of theequation here.
I've seen these transformations,not just in my own life, but in
the lives of so many mamas I'vehad the privilege of working
with through balance,motherhood, women just like you,
who were tired of feeling caughtbetween worlds and ready to
(08:52):
create your own path.
So if you're feeling the weightof like trying to be the perfect
Latina mom while also trying tobreak cycles and create
something new for your familia,I want you to know that there is
another way you can create amotherhood experience that feels
balanced, authentic, and joyful.
(09:13):
And I would be honored to showyou how.
And so today is an especiallyexciting day because the doors
to my signature program balancedmotherhood are officially open.
Balanced motherhood is a threemonth coaching program,
specifically designed for Latinamoms who want to create a
motherhood experience thathonors both their heritage and
(09:36):
their authentic selves.
Here's what the programincludes, monthly group coaching
sessions where we dive deep intothe three pillars we've
discussed throughout the seriesone-on-one.
Support with me to address yourspecific challenges and create
personalized strategies.
A private community oflike-minded Latina moms who
(09:57):
understand your unique journey,practical tools, resources and
exercises to help you implementwhat you're learning in real
life.
Guest experts who will bejoining us, and they will bring
specialized knowledge on topicsthat matter to you.
And throughout the program,we're gonna work together to
(10:18):
help you reclaim your time,prioritize self-care, reconnect
with your passions, set healthyboundaries, break harmful
cycles, and align your parentingwith your values, the result.
A motherhood experience thatfeels like it belongs to you,
not one you inherited or oneyou're trying to live up to
(10:40):
based on external expectations.
Entonces, if you're curiousabout balanced motherhood.
And want to learn more beforemaking a decision, I have the
perfect opportunity for you.
I'm hosting a special open houseevent on Monday, April 28th at
7:00 PM Central Time via Zoom.
(11:02):
During this free event, I'llshare some details about the
program, answer any specificquestions that you may have, and
you'll get to meet other mamaMAs who are considering this
journey with you.
It's a chance to get a feel forthe community and decide if.
This is the right fit for you toregister for the open house.
Check the link in thedescription and that way you can
(11:24):
join me on Monday, April 28th,even if you can't attend live.
Register anyway, because I'll besending you the replay.
If you already know thatbalanced motherhood is exactly
what you need, you can enrolldirectly@vivaami.com slash
balanced motherhood that isbalanced with a D at the end.
(11:47):
Dash Madre, hood and Doors willremain open until the first day
which is Monday, May 12th at7:00 PM Central time.
We keep the group intentionallysmall to ensure everyone
receives personalized attention.
So if you're feeling called tojoin us, I encourage you not to
(12:09):
wait.
As we wrap up season four of theViva AMI Podcast, I want to
express my heartfelt gratitudefor joining me on this journey.
Your messages, shares, reviews,really have meant the world to
me, and remind me why this workmatters so much now.
(12:32):
I'll be taking a well deservedthree week break after today's
episode to just like rest andrecharge.
however, you won't be leftwithout content.
Okay?
Next Tuesday you'll hear aspecial bonus episode, and for
the following three Thursdays,I'll be replaying our top played
(12:53):
episodes from season four.
based on what you listened.
When I return for season five,I'll be bringing fresh topics.
Inspiring guests and even morepractical strategies to help you
navigate motherhood with.
Confidence and joy, if youhaven't already, please take a
moment to rate and review thepodcast.
(13:15):
Your reviews, help other Latinamoms find this and feel less
alone in their journey.
And of course, I'd love to seeyou at the open house on April
28th.
Please register again.
The link is provided in the shownotes and that way you can save
your spot or.
If you can't make it on April28th, you will have access to
(13:38):
seeing the recording.
Well, amiga, until we meetagain, remember that you are
creating something beautiful andimportant, a motherhood
experience that honors bothwhere you come from and where
you are going.
I'm just here to remind you thatyou deserve a motherhood
experience that feels balanced,authentic, and.
(14:00):
Joyful.
Well, thank you so much forlistening in the next episode.
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