Between Our Triggers & Our Challenges

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In this episode, Cynthia Perez interviews Ali Cortez, a licensed marriage and family therapist and generational healer. Ali shares her journey of self-discovery and healing, embracing her roles as a new mom and an emerging generational healer. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, authenticity, and not abandoning oneself. Ali discusses the process of unshedding and letting go of societal expectations, control, and perfectionism. She highlights the significance of mental health and the need to nurture oneself through the burnout and healing process. Cynthia and Ali also explore the power of vulnerability, authentic friendships, and the legacy of generational healing. The conversation explores the experience of motherhood and the challenges faced by mothers in finding support and understanding. It delves into the feelings of isolation and the need for safe spaces to share and connect with others who can relate. The concept of generational healing is discussed, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and healing intergenerational trauma. The conversation also emphasizes the power of radical acceptance and love, reclaiming ancestral wisdom, and finding one's essence. Cynthia and Ali discuss the positive aspects of Marianismo. They explore the resourcefulness, intuition, wisdom, creativity, and traditions associated with Marianismo.