In this solo episode, I dive into my personal journey with food. From growing up eating Mexican food every day to the moment everything shifted when my dad had a stroke in high school. I share how witnessing this sparked a lifelong curiosity about health, ingredients, and the deep connection between cultura and what we put on our plates.

From tacos de lengua to roasted eggplant mole, from my family joking that all I eat is lechuga lechuga to honoring my ancestors' way of eating, this episode is all about food, familia, and the ongoing journey of becoming more intentional about how we nourish ourselves and seeing the abundance of ingredients in our roots.

In this episode:

• Growing up eating Mexican food and the memories attached to it
• How my dad's stroke became my first real pivot with food
• Why I walked away from labels like "vegan" and "vegetarian"
• How this journey allowed me to see the abundance of ingredients in our cultura
• Why eating healthier doesn't mean letting go of your cultura

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Cultura Convos is a space for stories and reflections of identidad y cultura because there's no one identity that defines us.

Dominique, founder of Dominique Sade Healing & Wellness Institute, opens up about how her health challenges became a turning point that led her to discover Qigong, commit to the practice, and eventually teach it in a way that is rooted in lived experience.

Qigong is a holistic mind-body practice that combines gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to support energy flow, reduce stress, and restore balance in the body.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Reconnecting with her ancestors
• How health challenges can reshape your path
• Experiencing and practicing Qigong
• What led her to begin teaching Qigong

This conversation is a reflection on healing as a journey, one that is influenced by our roots, our experiences, and the choices we make to come back to ourselves.

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What began as a challenge with reading eventually grew into a deep love for it and even became a form of personal expression and rebellion. Through that journey, Angie found her voice in ways that continue to shape who she is today.

We explore what it was like growing up Dominican in the South and how she embraces her identity as both an Afro-Latina and a Black woman. This conversation speaks to the nuances of identity and the reality that we are not defined by a single label, but by layered experiences that continue to evolve over time.

If you have ever felt in between, found joy in reading, or perhaps not reflected at all in certain spaces, this episode is a reminder that all parts of you belong.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and watch the full conversation on YouTube.

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I was inspired to share this part of my journey because there was so much I didn’t know going into it and my homebirth team made such a big difference along with my family and friends. I also share a bit about my postpartum / cuarentena period, where I leaned into Mexican cultura prioritizing rest, nourishment, and healing. This episode is rooted in my desire to share honestly so others feel more informed, empowered, and less alone in their own journeys.

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or simply curious about birth stories, I hope this episode meets you where you are.

I talk briefly about my debut childrens book, and if you’re interested see the link below:

📚 My books Two Homes Dos Casas and Dos Casas are available at
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In this episode, I talk about how this class changed me, how it actually got me excited for birth, and several highlights of what I learned. What I didn’t expect was walking out with a whole different plan of how I wanted to birth. What I thought would be a weekend of just a little more info on pregnancy and birthing taught me so much more about myself, birthing, and tools for advocacy. 

Through this experience, I began rewriting some of the narratives I had heard about birthing (i.e., pictures of dramatic novela scenes) and started to actually get excited about birthing, realizing that my story didn’t have to be what I saw on TV or around me. 

In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

• How the class quickly began shifting my mindset. 
• The questions that helped me voice some of my fears. 
• Stats about birthing that confirmed some of my concerns.
• How all this ultimately led me on a path to decide on a homebirth.

Thank you for being part of Season 1 of Cultura Convos. If this episode resonates, please follow, rate, or share it with someone who would love it too. Stay connected for Season 2! There’s so much more to explore together.

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In this episode of Cultura Convos, we explore something deeply personal and universal: the power of our words including the ones we say without thinking about them too seriously.

I share moments where things I said casually ended up becoming my reality, what I learned from those experiences, and how my self-talk shifted as I learned to speak with more love, compassion, and awareness.

As first- and second-generation folks, so much of our language comes directly from our cultura, our childhood, and the beliefs we inherited. But part of rewriting our narrative is choosing words that support who we are becoming, not who we were taught to be.

In this episode, we dive into:
 ✨ Words we say without realizing their impact
 ✨ How culture shapes the way we speak (and think)
 ✨ The importance of shifting into loving, intentional self-talk

If you're a person who loves conversations about identidad y cultura, a lifelong learner, curious about what writing and rewriting your story can look like, and you're on a journey of self-growth, healing, or redefining your identity, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Listen now and let’s keep rewriting our stories with intention and love.
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In 2023, Joanna founded Catracha Fitness, inspired by her deep-rooted love for movement, community, and underground Latin electronic music. Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the daughter of Honduran immigrant parents, she spent her days exploring the outdoors, jogging through the neighborhood, and playing with her siblings and cousins. Those early experiences built her foundation, a genuine love for nature, movement, and connection.

In this Cultura Convo, Joanna and I dive into:
 ✨ Her story behind Catracha Fitness
 🌿 Her love for the outdoors and how it shaped her identity
 🎧 Embracing her cultural roots 
 💬 Letting go of shame

In this episode, Joanna also feels moved to share more about the journey she is currently in trying to conceive. She is deciding to let go of shame and continue owning her story. 

It’s always a joy talking with Joanna, and I’m so grateful to bring you into this heartfelt and empowering conversation.

💌 Let’s keep the convo going!
 If this episode resonated with you, let me know what part spoke to your heart. We’re in the early stages of Cultura Convos and i’d love to hear from you. Don’t be a “ghost follower” (I just learned that from my teen cousin lol). Your feedback will help us and continue creating the best of Cultura Convos together.

In this episode, I dive into my why for Cultura Convos and why now? Through personal reflections, stories, and conversations with other guests, this community is forming so we can become the best version of ourselves by writing and rewriting our stories from a place of strength instead of embarrassment, fear, or shame. Our goal is to begin or continue your journey of embracing and celebrating our cultural identity, while also remembering that no one identity defines us. Not me, Not you.