The Latino Soul Sessions

Mi gente… let’s get real. Shame is that sneaky roommate we never invited in, but somehow it keeps eating our snacks and leaving dirty dishes in the sink. Shame whispers: “If they really knew you, they’d leave.” But here’s the truth: ✨ Shame is not the boss of you. ✨ In this episode of The Latino Soul Sessions, we’re calling shame out for what it is: a soul wound, not your destiny. I’m joined by the amazing Susie Ortega, LCSW, a relational therapist, healer of hearts, and professional breaker ...

Mi gente… This episode is for anyone who’s ever burned sage, prayed to their ancestors, chugged their cafecito, and thought: “Wait… am I supposed to be a healer, a therapist, or just a functional adult today?” Today, we’re diving into the roots of Curanderismo. And no, it’s not just waving ramas around like you’re auditioning for a spiritual mariachi. It’s remembering who we are underneath all the crap this world layered on top of us. Joining me is my friend, curandera-in-training, and intuit...

Let’s be real here, when was the last time your job asked you to bring your intuition to the team meeting? Yeah... probably never. This week on The Latino Soul Sessions, we’re flipping the script and asking the real questions: Can you lead with your gut? Can your ancestors co-sign your strategy deck? Can you light a candle before a Zoom call without getting side-eyed? In this episode, I share a personal story about the time I walked away from a “respectable” nonprofit gig with no plan, no sav...

Ever wonder what it’s like to be in grad school while running a business and doing spiritual work? In this episode, I share why I went back to grad school at 38 to become a therapist, not to leave curanderismo behind, but to add to it. We talk about blending tradition with clinical tools, healing soul wounds and anxiety, and what it means to be the bridge between psychology and spirit. Spoiler Alert: You don’t have to choose because you get to be all of it. Oh, and there’s a little soul work ...

Hey hey! In this first episode, I’m keeping it real about why I started this podcast, how I went from running a business to burning copal, and what it means to walk between cultures, roles, and healing paths. We’re talking curanderismo meets clinical counseling, ancestral wisdom, crying-in-the-car breakthroughs, and why healing isn’t a straight line. It’s more like a messy, magical rollercoaster with cafecito breaks. So get comfy, take a breath, and let’s kick off this journey con corazón, ch...