Let's Be Healthy Latinas!
Let’s Be Healthy Latinas is the podcast for busy, high-achieving Latinas who are tired of putting themselves last. Hosted by Bronx-raised Dominicana and Certified Integrative Nutrition and Hormone Health Coach, Naihomy Jerez, this is where cultura meets real-life health. We’ll talk food, hormones, energy, and all the cultural pressures that come with being the strong one in the family—without the guilt, confusion, or boring wellness talk. Expect real conversations, practical tips you can actually use, and a cafecito-sized dose of motivation to help you break cycles and build the vibrant, generational health you deserve. Because being healthy isn’t about perfection—it’s about finally feeling good in your body and enjoying your life. So, grab your cafecito, amiga, and let’s be healthy Latinas, together!
Episodes
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We trade a planned topic for a real-time unpacking of how overwhelming decisions were draining our energy and how five simple practices brought us back to a grounded, clear place. We connect emotional stagnation to physical symptoms, use tools to regulate and reflect, and end with flexible, values-led action.
• naming stagnant emotions and their impact on the body
• the cost of avoidanc...
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We map the real-life loop between stress, skipped meals, cravings, and gut pain, and show how small, fast routines calm the body without adding more pressure. Simple food anchors, breath, and movement help you rebuild trust, reduce symptoms, and feel steady again.
• morning rush pattern that leads to no breakfast and 3 p.m. crashes
• how stress redirects blood flow and stalls digestion<...
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Willpower isn't the magic solution for achieving health goals that many believe it to be. It's a limited resource that eventually becomes depleted, leaving us without a backup plan when our determination runs out.
• Willpower is defined as control exerted to do something or restrain impulses
• According to psychological science, willpower is a limited resource capable of being...
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We discuss the guilt many Latinas feel when spending money on healthy foods and why investing in quality nutrition is actually a smart financial decision in the long run.
• The "expensive food vs. bills to pay" mindset often ignores the hidden costs of cheap food
• Spending on over-the-counter medications, doctor visits, and lost productivity from feeling unwell adds up
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Career coach Carla Santamaria shares how first-gen professionals can increase their salaries, navigate workplace systems, and set boundaries for better work-life integration. She reveals strategies that have helped her clients collectively increase their salaries by over half a million dollars since 2021.
• Understanding the four factors that determine your market rate: industry, location, ...
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When your partner thinks you're being "too extra" about clean eating, it creates tension that can make you question your own body signals and health choices. This relationship dynamic is part of a larger societal pattern where women's health concerns are often dismissed or labeled as dramatic.
• Cultural sayings like "I eat anything" served previous generations...
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We explore the challenges of wanting to model healthy habits for our children when we haven't learned these behaviors ourselves, offering practical ways to start this journey without perfectionism.
• The podcast name has changed to "Let's Be Healthy Latinas" to reflect our community focus and make it easier for Latinas seeking health resources to find us
• Children l...
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Let’s Be Healthy Latinas is the podcast for busy, high-achieving Latinas who are tired of putting themselves last. Hosted by Bronx-raised Dominicana and Certified Integrative Nutrition and Hormone Health Coach, Naihomy Jerez, this is where cultura meets real-life health.
We’ll talk food, hormones, energy, and all the cultural pressures that come with being the strong one in the family—without the gui...
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Discover why Pinterest-perfect meal prepping might be the biggest obstacle in your wellness journey, creating cycles of guilt and failure rather than sustainable healthy habits.
• Rigid meal prep plans often lead to boredom, waste, and eventually abandoning the entire process by mid-week
• Cultural disconnect occurs when traditional foods are excluded from "healthy" meal prep ...
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We explore the frustrating disconnect between conventional medical care and true healing, highlighting how doctors often lack training in nutrition and lifestyle medicine despite their crucial role in health.
• Medical professionals typically focus on treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes
• Women's health concerns are frequently dismissed or misunderstood in conventi...
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Wellness on vacation doesn't mean strict rules—it means making choices that help you fully enjoy your trip without feeling sick or exhausted afterward. We share practical strategies for balancing indulgence with self-care while exploring new destinations.
• Identify water sources immediately upon arrival to stay hydrated in hot climates and counteract travel dehydration
• Pack prot...
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We explore how to maintain wellness while traveling, focusing on preparation strategies for staying healthy and feeling good throughout your trip instead of torturing yourself with last-minute crash diets.
• Building a wellness foundation by understanding your body's needs before travel
• Packing protein-rich snacks like jerky, protein bars, and nuts for travel days
• Taking a ...
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Taking a break from the podcast in July to rest and recover from burnout after months of physical health challenges and a busy family schedule.
• Sharing the importance of listening to your body's signals before getting sick
• Experiencing burnout that's affecting creativity, mood, and desire to show up
• Dealing with consecutive health issues since March (COVID, sprained ...
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Samantha Ortiz Young, a Latina entrepreneur and Nike trainer, shares her journey in wellness, revealing how her father's kidney disease taught her to view movement as a privilege and shaped her approach to fitness, pregnancy, and life.
• Witnessing her father's health struggles from a young age gave Samantha a unique perspective on wellness as a privilege
• The mindset shift r...
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We explore how healing through food works by comparing our body to a city where hormones are cars and food functions as traffic lights directing these messengers throughout our system.
• Feeling unwell has become normalized despite common symptoms like migraines, bloating, and fatigue not being normal parts of aging
• Understanding food as the traffic lights that direct hormonal communi...
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Learning to feed ourselves properly as adults isn't something to be embarrassed about—it's a necessary skill in our modern food environment. Wellness must evolve through life's changes, from hormonal shifts to new parenthood to temporary disruptions.
• Understanding how food works in our bodies is essential because our food landscape has changed dramatically with processing a...
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This raw, unfiltered episode explores the challenges of maintaining a curated image while dealing with burnout, entrepreneurship struggles, and health issues. I share my personal journey of exhaustion and the pressure to appear put together even when everything feels like it's falling apart.
• Growing up conditioned to look presentable on the outside regardless of inner turmoil
• T...
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We explore how to support loved ones on their wellness journeys without creating resistance or shame. When we experience positive health transformations, it's natural to want our family and friends to join us, but timing and approach matter tremendously.
• Understanding that everyone's wellness timeline differs – what motivated you might not motivate them
• Recognizing barrier...
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Naihomy reflects on her unexpected five-year entrepreneurial journey, tracing how her personal health transformation led to a successful coaching business despite her initial resistance to entrepreneurship. She shares intimate stories about her childhood perceptions of business ownership and how overcoming her own limiting beliefs allowed her to help countless women achieve sustainable health result...
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We explore the three major barriers that derail wellness journeys and how to navigate through them for sustainable health. Overwhelm, perfectionism, and envy create mental roadblocks that prevent consistent progress and satisfaction with our wellness efforts.
• Situations often lead to overwhelm when we take on more than our emotional and mental capacity can handle
• Perfectionism is &q...
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