The Unaparent

The Unaparent

A bilingual parenting podcast hosted by Katia Reguero Lindor, delivering deeply human stories about the unapparent truths of parenting. Join us as we debunk parenting myths and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and parents-to-be. Let’s embrace vulnerability, share frustrations, and celebrate the complexities of parenthood. Together, we’ll learn from diverse perspectives and realize we’re not alone in this rewarding yet challenging journey. Tune in for honest insights, parenting guidance, and support while we navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children.

Episodes

January 8, 2026 44 mins

En este episodio, Katia conversa con su amiga de universidad, Gisela Reyes, candidata doctoral en Filosofía especializada en filosofía social y política, pensamiento feminista latino y epistemologías de la resistencia.

Esta conversación entre dos amigas, una ya siendo madre y otra no, explora cómo TODOS participamos en la crianza de las futuras generaciones. Gisela comparte su perspectiva sobre por qué el cuidado y la resistencia po...

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What does it mean to raise a family while also serving your country?

In this episode of The Unaparent, Katia sits down with Senator Ruben Gallego and his wife, Sydney Gallego, for a conversation that goes far beyond politics. They talk candidly about the realities of parenting three young children while navigating the demands of public life.

From breaking cycles of fatherhood to confronting the maternal health crisis, Senator Gallego...

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¿Qué significa realmente ser madre cuando el sistema no está diseñado para ti ni para tus hijos?

En este emotivo episodio, Katia conversa con Cristina Pocta—puertorriqueña/dominicana, madre de tres, y fundadora de la organización sin fines de lucro @seen_nonprofit — sobre el poder del cuidado, la dignidad y la comunidad. Cristina es madre de dos hijos con espina bífida y uno adoptado, y ha convertido su experiencia con la discapacid...

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What does wellness really look like for mothers—beyond the supplements, routines, and influencer checklists? In this powerful episode of The Unaparent, Katia sits down with Haley Williams Pepper—a birth and postpartum doula, activist, mom of two, fellow WAG and host of the Detoxed podcast—to deconstruct the mainstream wellness industry and explore the systemic failures of women’s health care in the U.S.

They also discuss what it’s l...

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En este poderoso episodio de The Unaparent, la Congresista Norma Torres se une a Katia para una conversación íntima sobre maternidad, política, inmigración, y la lucha por la justicia social en Estados Unidos.

Desde sus inicios como operadora del 911 hasta llegar al Congreso, Norma comparte cómo su experiencia como madre inmigrante ha moldeado su visión del liderazgo y su lucha por una política pública más humana: desde el acceso a ...

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Vanessa Diosdado is a Gen Z political content creator, Latina activist, and mom who is shifting the cultural and political conversation one viral video at a time.

In this episode of The Unaparent, Vanessa joins host Katia Reguero Lindor to share her journey—from becoming a teen mom during her freshman year of college to building a powerful platform that advocates for immigrant rights, reproductive justice, and working-class families...

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“¿Qué implica ser periodista de temas difíciles y, al mismo tiempo, mantener un espacio emocional seguro para la paternidad?”

Esa es una de las preguntas que le hicimos a Benjamín Zamora (@benjaminzg) —reportero independiente con millones de seguidores y papá de tres— mientras intenta navegar su trabajo y su paternidad en medio de tiroteos, redadas de ICE, y crisis humanitarias.

En este episodio, Katia y Benjamín conversan sobre lo q...

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In this powerful episode of The Unaparent, bestselling author, speaker, producer, and public thinker Julissa Arce joins Katia for a deeply honest conversation about identity, parenting, and the myths of the American Dream.

From growing up undocumented and climbing the ranks on Wall Street, to walking away from corporate success in pursuit of truth and justice—Julissa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming power. T...

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¿Qué significa criar hijos en medio de un sistema que deshumaniza? En este poderoso episodio de The Unaparent, hablamos con Carolina Rubio MacWright—abogada de inmigración, artista, activista y madre—sobre cómo convierte el trauma colectivo en comunidad, arte y sanación.

Desde su experiencia como migrante colombiana en EE. UU. hasta la creación de Touching Land, Carolina nos guía por las complejidades de criar con consciencia social...

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Beyond “boys will be boys”: practical ways to raise empathetic, emotionally intelligent boys—at home and school. Payal Desai joins Katia with tools that work. Follow for more.

What does it really take to raise kind, emotionally aware boys in a world still shaped by patriarchy and outdated gender roles?

To kick off Season 6 of The Unaparent, Katia sits down with viral creator and educator Payal Desai—known online for her powerful “Dus...

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En este episodio extra de The Un-a-Parent Podcast, le damos nuevamente la bienvenida a Esther Vivas Esteve, autora del libro Mamá Desobediente: Una mirada feminista a la maternidad, en una conversación especial que esta vez ocurre cara a cara.

En este encuentro íntimo y enriquecedor, Katia y Esther profundizan en algunos de los temas más urgentes que atraviesan la experiencia materna hoy día—desde la falta de apoyo durante la lactan...

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¿Cómo criar hijos empáticos en un mundo que parece cada vez más hostil?

En este episodio especial de The Un-a-Parent podcast, nuestra host Katia Reguero Lindor toma el micrófono en solitario para abrir su corazón como mamá de tres en tiempos turbulentos.

¿Cómo proteger a nuestros hijos sin aislarlos del mundo real? ¿Cómo educarlos con esperanza cuando las noticias parecen quitárnosla?

Con una mirada honesta y profunda, Katia reflexion...

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¿Qué pasa cuando el juego termina? 

En esta segunda parte con Jessica y Carlos Beltrán, Katia Reguero Lindor y su esposo, el también beisbolista de los Mets, Francisco Lindor, conversan sobre la vida más allá del béisbol profesional: cómo se transforma la dinámica familiar tras el retiro, cómo se navegan los nuevos roles dentro del hogar y qué significa estar presente, incluso cuando solo tienes 15 minutos al día.

Jessica habla de l...

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En este episodio especial, Katia Reguero Lindor y su esposo Francisco Lindor conversan con Carlos y Jessica Beltrán sobre los retos y aprendizajes de criar una familia en el mundo de la MLB.

Desde sus inicios en Puerto Rico hasta los desafíos del retiro, los Beltrán comparten su historia con mucha honestidad, emoción y sí—también muchas risas. Hablamos de amor en tiempos de temporada, de maternidad con intención, y de cómo cada quie...

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Imagine moving six times in one year… now add three kids under four to the mix.  That’s real life for  ⁠Danielle⁠ and ⁠Tomás Nido⁠, catcher for the Detroit Tigers, former Mets player, and most recently part of the Chicago Cubs organization. In this episode of The Un-a-Parent Podcast, our host Katia Reguero Lindor sits down with the Nidos, dear friends and true parenting superheroes.

They talk about what it’s like to raise a family w...

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In Part 2 of our convo with Kara and Shane BieberFrancisco Lindor jumps in and things get even more real—and a little more hilarious.

We move past the glow of pregnancy and dive into what happens after baby arrives: the rollercoaster of emotions, navigating postpartum challenges, the evolving dad-baby bond, and the wild attempt to find any kind of balance between baseball and family life.

An honest, heart-to-heart between one coupl...

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“What do you think he’ll be like?”
“Who do you think he’ll look like?”
“Will he be more like you or more like me?”

Those 9 months of waiting are full of wonder—of imagining the face, the laugh, the spirit of someone you haven’t met yet but already love deeply.

In this heartfelt episode, Kara Bieber, model & entrepreneur, and Shane Bieber, MLB pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, open up about that beautiful stretch of time—...

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En este episodio especial, nuestra host Katia Reguero Lindor conversa con Danna, comunicadora social y periodista, y su esposo el beisbolista colombiano Giovanny Urshela, quien ha jugado para equipos como los New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, y actualmente forma parte de The Athletics en la MLB.

Danna y Gio Urshela comparten cómo ha cambiado su vida desde que se...

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To kick off our MLB Mini Season, we're sitting down with none other than Marci and Mark Canha—long-time friends of the Lindors and the kind of couple that reminds us baseball life is never just about baseball.

With two young daughters now entering school age, the Canhas reflect on how the demands of the game—and of parenting—continue to shift. From navigating early years of long-distance love to figuring out how to keep a marria...

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¡El momento más esperado por una chiquita de 4 años ha llegado! 🎤

Les prometemos que nadie estaba más emocionada que Kalina por tener su propio episodio en el podcast. Con el micrófono completamente para ella, se suelta a cantar, contar historias de su día, dar sus opiniones (muy sinceras) sobre los adultos y mucho más.

Esperamos que disfruten este episodio caótico, divertido y lleno de la magia que solo una mente de 4 años puede of...

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