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Vida The Podcast

Rebecca Espinoza & Shay Frago

73 episodes

3 months ago

Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca and Shay reconnect after a busy season, discussing their experiences with social media and its impact on their personal and professional lives. They explore the evolution of social media from a fun app to a platform for creativity and business, the duality of inspiration and comparison it brings, and the pressure to maintain authenticity while building a brand. They also delve into the challenges of niching down in a multifaceted world, emphasizing the ...

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Self-Improvement

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Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca and Shay reconnect after a busy season, discussing their experiences with social media and its impact on their personal and professional lives. They explore the evolution of social media from a fun app to a platform for creativity and business, the duality of inspiration and comparison it brings, and the pressure to maintain authenticity while building a brand. They also delve into the challenges of niching down in a multifaceted world, emphasizing the ...

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Self-Improvement

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73. Creativity in the Age of Social Media: How Not to Lose Your Unique Voice and Authenticity to The Digital Noise.

Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca and Shay reconnect after a busy season, discussing their experiences with social media and its impact on their personal and professional lives. They explore the evolution of social media from a fun app to a platform for creativity and business, the duality of inspiration and comparison it brings, and the pressure to maintain authenticity while building a brand. They also delve into the challenges of niching down in a multifaceted world, emphasizing the ...

4 months ago

59 minutes

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72. Embracing Singlehood for The Power of Self-Discovery & Self-Love.

Send us a text In this episode, Shay and Rebecca explore the nuances of being single in today's world. They discuss the societal pressures surrounding relationships, the importance of self-discovery, and the particularities of attachment styles. Being single doesn't have to be a lonely experience - it's about learning to love being alone and loving yourself. This bestie chit chat dives into the value of personal growth during singlehood and the need for balance in life priorities. Through the...

4 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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71. Radical Self-Trust and The Art of Letting Go with Shay.

Send us a text In this solo episode, Shay shares her wisdom on the themes of self-trust and the art of letting go. She reflects on her personal journey through difficult relationships and the importance of integrity in building trust with oneself and others. This solo drop is a reminder for anyone who has forgotten the power of their internal compass. If you can trust yourself, you can trust the decisions you make in your relationships, careers, and the life you choose to pursue. This is the ...

4 months ago

43 minutes

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70. The Gift of Grief: The Nuanced Journey of Experiencing Loss as a Human Being with Erin Ryan.

Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca sits down with one of her besties, Erin Ryan, to explore the complex and nuanced topic of grief. Both Erin and Rebecca have experienced deep initiations into grief with the loss of a parent (at very different stages of life). The conversation emphasizes that grief is a natural human experience that can bring both challenges and gifts, ultimately deepening our capacity for love and connection. They reflect on their relationship to grief and the gifts it'...

5 months ago

58 minutes

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69. Are You Feeling Complacent? It's Time to Create New Edges for Inspired Action and Growth with Rebecca.

Send us a text In this short and sweet solo episode, Rebecca explores the concept of 'edges' inspired by permaculture design but applied to personal growth. She shares her journey of integrating this concept into her life, emphasizing the importance of a regulated nervous system when stepping into new experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of community support and the need for gradual transitions when pushing personal edges. This episode is meant to be a contemplative journ...

5 months ago

42 minutes

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68. Wtf Does it Mean to Be an Adult and Do You Ever Truly Feel Like One?

Send us a text In this episode, your favorite duo explores the themes of adulthood and how they've redefined the experience of being adults. Through their candid heart-centered conversation, they reflect on their evolving perception of the meaning of adulthood and how that's transformed from childhood, to adolescence, and to now. Rebecca and Shay tap into their favorite parts about adulthood and the unexpected learnings they've received in this life of "adulting". They answer the question of ...

5 months ago

56 minutes

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67. Strong Female Friendships: Here's Why Women and The World Need Them.

Send us a text In this episode, Shay and Rebecca explore the themes of personal growth, the significance of female friendships, and the impact of community on emotional well-being. They discuss their own experiences with life changes, the importance of feeling safe and accepted in friendships, and how media often misrepresents female relationships. The conversation highlights the journey of finding belonging and support in a world that can often feel isolating. The duo explores the complexiti...

5 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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66. Healing & Building Together: Feminine-Led Entrepreneurship with Lauren McFarlane and Janice Joseph.

Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca chats with another best friend business duo! Lauren and Janice are the founders of KYIS Aesthetics but before they were business partners, they were best friends. They came on here to share the personal development and healing journey of starting a meaningful business with your best friend. From beginning to end, they spoke from their hearts as they explored the themes of healing together through practicing boundaries in their friendship and with their ...

6 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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65. Financial Literacy For Women: How to Start Building Wealth and Your Richer Life with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley

Send us a text In this enlightening conversation, Shay chats with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, founder of The Fiscal Femme, about the importance of financial literacy in our modern-day world, especially for women. They discuss Ashley's personal journey into finance, the significance of mindset in managing money, and practical strategies for building wealth. Ashley shares actionable steps for women to take control of their finances and build generational wealth, highlighting the importance of co...

6 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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64. The Good Medicine Road: Finding Sovereignty Through Herbalism, Permaculture, and Witchcraft with Sarah Wu

Send us a text In this multi-faceted conversation, Rebecca Espinoza chats with Herbalist and Teacher, Sarah Wu, about the Good Medicine Road, as Sarah calls it. On this road, they navigate through the topics of herbalism, permaculture, and witchcraft as a journey home to self through the support of nature. Sarah shares her expansive wisdom and knowledge on spiritual ecology and on the experience of connecting to nature as a form of social justice. With 15 years of being a devoted steward to t...

6 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes

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63. On Being a Multi-Dimensional Creative and The Power of Giving Up with Mike Kelly.

Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Rebecca chats with the multi-dimensional creative and music mastermind, Mike Kelly. He hops on the mic to share his wisdom drops on riding the waves of creativity. As someone who has lived a past life as a rockstar and now curates meditative symphonies, Mike offers a plethora of insightful guidance for those walking this unconventional path as an artist. These 2 creatives dive into topics that every artist needs to hear - the power of giving up, t...

6 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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62. What To Do When You Can't Control Life? Let Go and Let God with Rebecca.

Send us a text In this solo episode, Rebecca shares her personal journey with grief, life transitions, and the importance of letting go and trusting in a God/Universe/Higher Power. She reflects on her father's battle with cancer, the lessons learned from navigating chaos, and the significance of community and therapy in her healing process. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the duality of human experience, the need for acceptance, and the rediscovery of connection to God and rituals in e...

6 months ago

49 minutes

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61. The Secret To Navigating Your Saturn Return: A Sacred Initiation Into Adulthood and The Path to Self-Discovery With Astrologer, Kristina Gonzalez.

Send us a text In this episode, Vida invites back their in-house Astrologer, Kristina Gonzalez to chat about the buzz phrase known as "Saturn Return". Are you in your late twenties, getting ready to strut into your thirties? This episode is for you. Saturn Return feels like your life is falling apart - in some ways, it is (we like to be honest here), but it doesn't have to be doom and gloom. Kristina shares tangible wisdom and guidance on how to navigate this unavoidable season of your life. ...

7 months ago

1 hour 45 minutes

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60. The Hard Truths About Commitment and The State of Modern-Day Dating.

Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca and Shay dive into the complexities of commitment in relationships, exploring their personal histories and how these experiences shape their views on commitment. They discuss nuances between sacrifice and compromise, the modern dating landscape, and the cultural perspectives on commitment. The conversation highlights the challenges of navigating relationships today, including the prevalence of situationships (can we just be done with these?!) and the im...

7 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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59. Coping With Life's Challenges and Stressors: Tools for Resilience and Ongoing Healing

Send us a text In this episode of Vida, Rebecca and Shay celebrate the launch of Season 4, reflecting on their journey and the emotional challenges they've overcome. They discuss the themes of love, tenderness, and the complexities of stress and trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-care and understanding one's emotions. They share how stress uniquely manifests for them in their bodies and minds along with coping mechanisms, the importance of radical self-awareness, and the power of choi...

7 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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58. Breaking Free from Unhealthy Societal Expectations and Being More in Your Honest Expression.

Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca and Shay delve into the profound impact of societal expectations on personal identity. They explore how early education, family influences, beauty standards, and gender roles shape our self-perception. Shay & Rebecca share their personal journeys with coming more into their true expressions and provide supportive tips on how to shed what isn't really you. Key Moments Societal expectations are ingrained from a young age.Education systems often stifl...

10 months ago

46 minutes

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57. Love vs. Values: What Matters When Trying to Make a Relationship Work?

Send us a text In this episode of Vida, Shay and Rebecca delve into the complexities of navigating grief, new relationships, and the impact of conflicting beliefs on personal connections. They share personal experiences of loss and emotional fluctuations while exploring how relationships can serve as pivotal teachers in life. The conversation transitions into discussing the challenges posed by differing beliefs in relationships, particularly around spicy topics like politics, religion, and va...

11 months ago

53 minutes

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56. Do You Want to Create Impact in The World? Start Using Privilege for Positive Change.

Send us a text In this episode, Rebecca and Shay explore the multifaceted concept of privilege, reflecting on their personal experiences and societal implications. They discuss the challenges of navigating personal struggles while seeking intimacy, the evolution of their understanding of privilege, and the importance of using privilege as a tool for positive change. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the responsibility that comes with p...

11 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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55. How to Avoid Burnout: Guidance for Better Energy Management and a More Balanced Lifestyle.

Send us a text Burnout has been a common experience in our non-stop world. From packed social calendars to endless meetings, modern-day humans can't seem to slow down. In the long-run burnout leads to unstable mental health, unhealthy physical states, and non-satisfactory lives. Making even the slightest adjustments to the way you manage your day and your calendar can improve your quality of life. Rebecca and Shay offer personal insight on burnout along with supportive guidance on how to crea...

1 year ago

50 minutes

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54. Self-Care is NOT Self-Love. What's the Difference and How Can We Actually Start Loving Ourselves More?

Send us a text More self-love never hurt anyone! But do you know how to love yourself beyond bubble baths and face masks? There's a difference between self-care and self-love; we get into it in this episode. Self-love is being able to be intimate with yourself through all the seasons of life. When this level of intimacy is developed with the self, there's a ripple effect in your relationships and overall life. This episode explores: Rebecca & Shay share their personal journeys wit...

1 year ago

51 minutes