A podcast and archive that documents queer life from the Rio Grande Valley and other borderlands. Created and hosted by Alexandra Nichole Salazar, a queer Chicana from Pharr, a border town in South Texas. She is also a PhD Candidate in the Mexican-American/Latinx Studies department at the University of Texas at Austin, where her research focuses on queer and anti-colonial borderland archives, memory making practices, and theories. - Follow @jotxsyrecuerdos_podcast or https://jotxsyrecuerdos. ...
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Anuncio Política 2004
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Poema RECUERDO, lengua y literatura II Cover art photo provided by Andrew Ridley on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@aridley88
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I choose to be happy
Olgi- Finance-Business Administration-Teacher-Content Creator-Bilingual Podcaster-Writer
🎙Welcome to “I Choose To Be Happy” podcast. Olgi believes that happiness is a choice and you have to choose it every day on purpose. If you are looking to improve your life, learn new things, be entertained, this is a great podcast to begin with. This is a bilingual podcast with a variety of interesting topics. Episodes will be in English and in Spanish. Will upload a new episode every 2 weeks. Olgi and/or her guest speakers will share simple tools to help you live a happier, more balanced, ...
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Un lugar para encontrar el arte
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Welcome to Latina in America, your bilingual destination for all things Latina, celebrating our diverse culture, professions, and passion for travel. Our special guests share their journeys in science, tech, finance, mental health, the arts, and more. Celebrate Latina heritage and resilience with us. ¡Únete a nuestro viaje!
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Todo wow Cover art photo provided by nibras al-riyami on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nabsta
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Conversaciones de todo y nada que ver. TW @complotyruidajo / @ardi_complot / @diegoruidajo https://twitter.com/complotyruidajo https://twitch.tv/complotyruidajo
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Bienvenidos a "Talking El Tri", your new favorite Mexican National Team soccer podcast! Here, Luis and Yahir discuss El Tri news, squads and upcoming games, the current state of Liga MX in Mexico and their thoughts on Mexican soccer in general. Follow along for great insights and the hottest takes this side of the Rio Grande!
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Practicing the lost art of classical improvisation. Classical improvisation was once the widely practiced cornerstone of classical composition and how classical composers played their own pieces themselves. They improvised those too. No two performances were ever quite the same. And so, improvisation was a part of classical performances. Mozart, Beethoven and Liszt were all virtuoso improvisers whose concerts often included ad-lib fantasies and spontaneous variations on themes called out by ...
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Lograr paz y felicidad con las enseñanzas de Zen
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32:43La vida es bella pero a veces nos puede presentar cambios muy rápidos, perdidas, cambios drástico, situaciones estresantes y abrumadoras. En este episodio te doy tips, basados en las enseñanzas de Buddha, Zen, Dalai Lama, como alcanzar tu maxima paz interior y mas felicidad en tu vida. 🧡Te invito a que me sigas en Instagram @ichoose2behappy ✅Compar…
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Achieving peace and happiness with Zen teachings
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20:08Life is beautiful but can be stressful and challenging at times. We are living in a rapidly changing, uncertain world. Some of this uncertainty may cause anxiety. In this episode I share Zen teachings, tips, strategies, you can implement to achieve inner peace, tranquility, and real happiness in your life. Zen, is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition, tha…
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In this episode of Jotxs y Recuerdos, Andrea Casares, a bisexual Indigenous-Chicana with Black ancestry from the Rio Grande Valley and a caretaker of the land, pays tribute to her Tía/Tío Mike (1961-2019), a queer elder whose influence shaped her creativity and her relationship with the tierra. She also reflects on her family's painful history of v…
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Brenda Santellano, MD: Advancing Medicine, Cancer Research & Patient Care
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21:00Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brenda Santellano, MD, a physician and clinical oncology researcher dedicated to advancing cancer research and patient care. In this episode, she shares insights on current breakthroughs in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Here’s what we cover: Her journey in medicine and clinical oncology research The…
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Tips para manejar el stress, cambios e incertidumbre
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25:23Te sientes estresada, abrumado por cambios inesperados que están ocurriendo en el mundo? O en tu país? O en tu vida personal? Te sientes confundida, atemorizada, triste, paralizada, con estos cambios? Sientes que no sabes que hacer para sentirte mejor? O no sabes que hacer para afrontar esta situación o situaciones nuevas? En este episodio te doy t…
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Tu Voz, Tu Historia - La Magia de la Autenticidad
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7:50A veces, compartir tu pasión puede sentirse raro al principio. Tal vez te da miedo hacerlo “perfecto” o preocuparte por cómo lo van a recibir los demás. Pero la realidad es que hacer lo que amas no requiere ser perfecto. La magia está en ser auténtico y permitir que las cosas fluyan de manera natural. En este episodio de Latina in America y Life 10…
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Tools for coping with stress, change and uncertainty
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17:29Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, stressed from uncertain times? Are you having difficulties processing too many changes too soon? Is the political climate stressing you? Are you worry about your health? Or loosing your financial stability? Or loosing your job? Medical insurance? Or any other benefit that you may need? In this episode …
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Michael Jones is a Black gay artist and poet with a background in philosophy from the northeast but relocated to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) in 2006, where he discovered both creative freedom and a sense of belonging. In this episode, he reflects on his childhood, recalling moments like impersonating Diana Ross. He delves into his cruising experien…
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Como hacer para que tu relación de larga distancia funcione
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38:54En este episodio te doy tips para que tu relación de larga distancia, crezca sanamente, funcione como lo deseas y se fortalezca cada día mas. 🤗Te invito a que me sigas en Instagram @ichoose2behappy 🎙Suscríbete a mi podcast gratis y prende la campanita de notificación para que no te pierdas ningún episodio futuro ❤️Comparte el enlace, de mi Podcast …
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How to make your long distance relationship work
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27:07Are long distance relationship a waste of time?How can I make my long distance relationship work? What are the positives attributes of a long distance relationship? How can I enjoy my long distance relationship? Is my long distance relationship in sync with my life or personal goals? How can I make my long distance relationship flourish? How can I …
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In this episode of "Jotxs y Recuerdos," host Alexandra Salazar interviews Kandi Kasket (also known as Roxanna), a non-binary/asexual Latina. Kandi discusses her journey of self-discovery, including her experiences with asexuality and drag, and the challenges she faced in coming out. She emphasizes the importance of queer spaces and representation, …
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Esteban Silva, a queer Latino from Pharr, Texas, discusses his journey growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, where he faced challenges hiding his identity due to religious and societal pressures. He recounts a pivotal moment at age seven when his mother explained that same-sex marriage contradicts the Bible. Despite support from teachers, he felt is…
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Kimberly Sanchez, is a trans woman from San Juan, Texas. She aspires to become a physical therapist, motivated by her mother's 1999 accident. Kimberly shares how she came out at 17, initially hiding her identity due to bathroom access issues and misgendering. However, because of her supportive mom she was able to live her truth. In the tail end of …
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La Otra Taller Nepantla Artist Residency
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1:30:28Anel Flores, a queer/lesbian Chicana story maker, discusses her inception and impact of La Otra Taller Nepantla Artist Residency, held February 2021 in Arroyo City, a town in the Rio Grande Valley. Inspired by Gloria Anzaldua's 1995 residency, Flores paid homage to the nurturing environment for artists to create freely. Anel re-created the residenc…
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Dolissa Medina is a filmmaker, home-maker, writer, and organizer whose art practice centers around queer world mending in borderland spaces. Exploring themes of belong and home, she’s been making experimental films for the past 25 years inspired by the places she’s lived: San Francisco, Berlin, and her hometown of Brownsville, Texas. In this episod…
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Noe Gonzalez-Schwenneker, a queer woman from Pharr, Texas discusses what it is was like being queer along the border. Noe describes various queer spaces in the Rio Grande Valley (Montrose, Trade Bar, and Jackie O's), including bars across the border in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She also speaks on how the Orlando shooting impacted her. Towards th…
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In this episode, Esther Martinez, a non-binary Chicana/Puerto rican punk discuss the importance of representation, particularly in the music industry, and addresses issues of sexism and misogyny within the local punk scene. They also share their experiences with her band, Fantastico, and the impact of their music, including a song inspired by the T…
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Ayden Castellanos, is queer a Chicano activist and podcaster. In this episode, he emphasizes the importance of the deconstructing HIV/AIDS stigma and educating the public about prevention and treatment, including the use of PrEP. In addition, he highlights the vibrant queer community in the Valley, the challenges of machismo, and the significance o…
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Allyson Duarte is a queer Latina from McAllen, Texas. She is also a DACA recipient, activist, and graduate student in Philosophy at Texas A&M University. In this episode, she highlights the intersectionality of issues like immigration, queer rights, and environmental racism. Allyson also emphasizes the importance of representation in education, adv…
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La vida es bella pero puede presentarnos muchos desafíos. En este episodio te doy tips, consejos, de como afrontar, manejar los desafíos que te presenta la vida, para vivir una vida mas feliz, saludable y balanceada. En este episodio, también te cuento historias personales de desafíos que la vida me presentó y comparto como los maneje y que me sirv…
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No matter who we are, where we come from, or what our social economic status is, in my opinion, at one point in our lives, we all experience pain, from difficult circumstances, that life presents to us. In this episode I share a couple of life challenging stories, I have experienced throughout my life. I will tell you how I resolved these challengi…
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Nia Padilla: A Gift of Song / Un Regalo de Canción
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24:18In this special episode, singer-songwriter Nia Padilla shares the heartfelt gift of music. As a finalist in an award-winning Spanish-language talent competition and a performer of the anthem during the 2024 World Series, Nia’s voice has inspired audiences far and wide. Beyond her musical achievements, she is deeply connected to her Mexican-American…
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En este episodio converso sobre que es el Karma, cuáles son sus consecuencias y como lo adquirimos. También te doy tips, sugerencias de como puedes crear Karma positivo en tu vida, como puedes reversar el mal Karma, o como puedes deshacerte del Karma negativo de tu vida. 🎙Subscríbete a mi podcast, gratis, y prende la campanilla de notificación 🔔 pa…
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Can you reverse negative Karma from your life? If you do, are you curious to know how you can reverse it? In this episode I explain what is Karma and I will give you tips how you can reverse negative Karma from your life. I also talk about the "spirit" and how we can nourish it to help reverse negative Karma. 🎙Subcribe to my free podcast and turn t…
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¿Sabes qué es el agotamiento emocional? ¿Cómo sabes que estás agotado, agotada emocionalmente? ¿Sabes cuál es la diferencia entre el estrés y agotamiento emocional? En este episodio también te doy unos tips que te pueden ayudar a lidiar con el agotamiento emocional, si estás luchando contra él. 💜Te invito a que me sigas en Instagram @ichoose2behapp…
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Have you ever experienced emotional burnout? How do you know you are experiencing burnout? What is the difference between stress and burnout? In this episode I will answer these questions and also share ways that you can deal with emotional burnout, if you are struggling with it. 🧡Follow us on Instagram @ichoose2behappy so you can write us your fee…
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Season Premiere: Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
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9:00Join us for the Season Premiere as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024! In this special bilingual episode, we highlight the vibrant diversity of Hispanic culture and history. We're featuring guests from our last season and showcasing our traditional yearly Spanish celebration. Join our guests in this joyful episode, recognizing the contributi…
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¿Necesitas mejorar tu amor propio? Tu valor? Te arrepientes de algo? ¿Sabes qué significa para ti el término autoestima? ¿A veces desearías tener la oportunidad de retroceder en el tiempo y escribir de nuevo tu historia, con una jornada más fácil, tal vez, con finales más felices y mejores resultados para ti? ¿Te gustaría haberte comportado de mane…
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Becoming a Doctor, Una Doctora: Path to Medical School with Deondra Montgomery, Neuroscience Graduate and Creator of AfroLatinaMed
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24:51In this episode, Deondra Montgomery, a first-generation Mexican-American, neuroscience graduate, current medical student, and creator of AfroLatinaMed on social media, shares her journey and insights into what it takes to become a doctor, una doctora. Learn about her path from undergrad to acceptance, and the powerful moment of representing her Mex…
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Do you have any regrets? Do you know what the term self-worth means to you? Do you sometimes wish you had a chance to go back in time and rewrite your story, with an easier journey, perhaps, with happier endings and better results for you? Do you wish you handled yourself differently when you were younger? If you had an opportunity to go back in ti…
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In this episode, host, Alexandra Salazar sits down with Angela Garza, a Chicana dyke from McAllen, TX, who played a pivotal role in shaping the Rio Grande Valley punk scene. As a member of bands like Angela & the X's, Inkbag, Dykes Interrupted, and The Follies, Angela reflects on her musical journey and the cultural impact of her work. They dive in…
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Como reconocer responder a la manipulación del gaslighting -guerra sicológica
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27:08En este episodio, te explicaré qué es el gaslighting? Quién lo hace? Y porqué lo hace? Te daré consejos útiles sobre cómo reconocer y responder a la manipulación del gaslighting. También compartiré contigo ejemplos , historias de la vida real de cómo se ve el gaslighting, cómo reconocer la guerra sicológica. 🧡Si tienes alguna pregunta, comentario, …
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How to recognize and respond to gaslighting manipulation
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23:05In this episode I will explain what is gaslighting, who gaslights and will give you helpful tips how to recognize and respond to the manipulation of gaslighting. I will also share with you examples of how gaslighting looks like. 🧡If you have any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, make sure you are following me on Instagram @ichoose2behappy…
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Secreto para alcanzar la verdadera felicidad
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45:31En este episodio te doy tips simples, herramientas y ejemplos de cómo puedes lograr la verdadera felicidad , alcanzar la paz interior, evadir el stress, la ansiedad y las enfermedades crónicas. ✅Suscríbete gratis, a mi podcast, I choose to be happy (traduce: elijo ser feliz) 🔔Prende la campanita de notificación para que no te pierdas de futuros epi…
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From the Lab to the Amazon Jungle: A Journey of Purpose and Resilience with Xiomara Palmezzano, Environmental Scientist & Wildlife Biologist
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26:00Let's travel from Los Angeles, CA to the Amazon rainforest with Xiomara Palmezzano, a first-generation Colombian American and environmental scientist. Xiomara's inspiring journey, from reading science books as a child to conducting research in the remote Peruvian Amazon, showcases her love for nature, resilience, and determination. Listen to how sh…
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Are you truly happy? Do you know the meaning of real happiness? Have you ever experienced a natural bliss in your soul? What activities make you feel happier? Do you know who is Abraham Maslow and what is his explanation about the human hierarchy of needs and happiness? In this episode I will also share some tips how you can achieve real happiness.…
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Te gustaría vivir mas de 100 años, saludable y feliz? En este episodio comparto tips simples que posiblemente te ayudarán a vivir muchísimos años, saludable y feliz! 🧡Te invito a que me sigas en Instagram @ichoose2behappy y compartas este enlace con otras personas 🎙Recuerda subscribirte a mi podcast gratis, "I choose to be happy", y prender la camp…
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Would you like to know the secrets to a long healthy and happy life? In this episode I will give you helpful tips and examples of things you can do to achieve this objective, life goal. 🎙I appreciate if you continue to help me grow my podcast platform by subscribing to my free podcast, continue to listen to the episodes, and sharing the link with o…
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Crees en el amor verdadero? Sabes cuando alguien te ama de verdad? Has experimentado el amor verdadero? Has amado de verdad? En este episodio comparto contigo tips para saber si amas de verdad o si alguien te ama de verdad. ❤️Me encanta recibir tus mensajes, comentarios y sugerencias en mi Instagram @ichoose2behappy Yo leo tus mensajes y te contest…
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Back from hiatus to discuss the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Join us for an urgent and critical conversation with Joy where we discuss settler colonialism in The Rio Grande Valley and Palestine. *edit: at 25min it is 5 generations instead of 5 years* Joy (she/her) is a queer farmer and soil scientist who organizes for collective liberation. Texas…
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Hello friend! Have you ever been truly loved? Have you ever loved someone truly? In this episode I will talk about the difference between romantic and true love. Will share some general signs you know if is true love, signs of a healthy relationship and tips how can you show someone you truly love them. 🎙Remember to subscribe to my free podcast, tu…
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Esperas el último minuto para hacer algo? Tienes muchas cosas que hacer pero no sabes por dónde empezar? Pospones la realización de una actividad por miedo al proceso o al resultado? Dejas de completar una tarea o actividad aunque no completarla te da más estrés a largo plazo? Pospones realizar una tarea o actividad porque crees que no es el moment…
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In this episode I will discuss the meaning of procrastination and why we procrastinate. I will also give you key points, tips on how to overcome procrastination. Do you often wait for the last minute or past the deadline to do something? You get easily overwhelm and don't know where and when to start a task? Do you put off doing an activity for fea…
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Gratitude Journaling - A Simple Guide to Unlocking Joy and Abundance
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7:48Welcome to a special episode of Gratitude Journaling, available on both shows, Latina In America Podcast and Life 100 Podcast. Join me as we explore the transformative practice of daily, simple yet powerful entries: Apply practical tips on how to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine Explore the benefits of journaling Learn effective techni…
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Has tenido una experiencia con una persona que tiene una actitud “me debes” y cree que se lo merece todo? Alguna vez has ayudado a alguien y esta persona dice que no la ayudaste ? Ayudas a una persona pero te hace sentir que nunca ayudas suficiente? Te ha pasado que una persona que ayudaste mucho se te convierte en enemigo o enemiga porque pusiste …
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Have you ever had a bad experience with an entitled person? Do you want to know why do some people act so entitled? What are the characteristics of an entitled person? Why someone become entitled? How to deal with an entitled person? Can an entitled person fix their entitlement issues? In this episode my guest speaker will share a personal story an…
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Cuantos tipos de generaciones hay? Sabes porque tus hijos nacidos después del 2010 son una generación muy influyente , llamada generación Alfa? Como se diferencian las generaciones? Que entiendes por diferencia generacional? De que generación eres? Cuales son los ejemplos de diferencias generacionales? ✴️Te invito a que me sigas en Instagram @ichoo…
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Different generations often have different views of each other, based on their experiences, values and attitudes. In this episode my guest speaker and myself have a conversation about different generation's pros, cons and beliefs. What generation are you? What do you value? ✍️Would love for you to write me your opinion, comments, suggestions on my …
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¿Te resulta difícil entender por qué alguien a quien has ayudado se vuelve en tu contra? ¿Te han aprovechado? ¿Cómo saber si se están aprovechando de ti? ¿Cómo evitar que se aprovechen de ti? Alguna vez te has sentido triste porque cuando pones limites saludables algunas personas te quieren hacer un bully? 💜Te invito a seguirme a mí y a mis 3 gatos…
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Is it difficult for you to understand why someone you have helped turns against you? Have you been taken advantage of? How to find out if you are being taken advantage of? How to avoid being taken advantage of ? 🧡I invite you to follow me and my 3 rescue cats on Instagram @ichoose2behappy 🎙Would love for you to subscribe to my free podcast "I Choos…
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