Las Doctoras Podcast

Las Doctoras Podcast

Hosted by: Las Doctoras

Bringing you conversations about race, gender, sexuality, reproductive justice and more.

Episodes

Ep. 59- Deconstructing Cult Culture: Our Last Episode of the Season

Season #5

In this conversation, Cristina and Renee give a quick update on life AND THEN....dive right into the vulnerable and powerful topic of cults and cult culture. Inspired by Renee's new podcast La Feminista Chismosa,...
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Ep. 58- A Discussion on Hiring Practices in Academia with Candice Dickens-Russell & Maria Rivas

Season #5

After I (Renee) was rejected from an academic job for the 5th time, and after over 10 years experience teaching at the college level, I am frustrated not just with the fact that I have not been able to land a...
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EP. 57- Doctorahood & Motherhood with Dra. Lorena Marquez

Season #5

Join us as we bring motherhood and m/othering to the forefront of our discussion. Doctoras, academics, mothers. We are all these things combined ,and THIS IS OUR MAGIC. Sadly, in academia, this magic is often...
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Ep. 56- I Make Sense: A Convo About Being Trauma Informed with Mayana Geathers

Season #5

Join us as we step into an important conversation around trauma- informed responses that honor our experiences. Learn with us how we create safe and empowering spaces for those we care about. Mayana helps us...
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Ep. 55- Let's Talk About Disability Justice with Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu

Season #5

In this vulnerable conversation, Dras Cristina and Renee interview Dra Yvette Martinez-Vu. The topic: disabilities and social justice. This episode is raw and real as we speak to our disabilities. Listen as we are...
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Ep. 54- Dismantling Diet Culture with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez

Season #5

Wow!!!! In this episode we speak with our new amiga Dra. Hortencia Jimenez. She is a Chingona academic, breaking all the barriers, and dismantling diet culture. She talks with us about her academic journey, and all...
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Ep.53- Mindful Homes with Anjie Cho: Understanding the Power of Feng Shui

Season #5

In this conversation we talk with Anjie Cho about how she has helped us to create better energy flow in our homes. She discussed her new book Mindful Homes: Create Healing Living Spaces with Mindfulness and Feng Shui....
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Ep.52- How Did We End Up Talking About Star Wars? Road Trip with Las Dras

Season #5

In this episode we talk you along with us as we head to Glen Ivy Spa for our Spring Break. We are talking all things parenting, from both the mundane to the in depth existential questions we constantly grapple with....
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Ep.51- Can I Speak In A Way That Honors My Dignity?: Decolonizing NVC & Family Constellation Therapy

Season #5

In this in-depth conversation, Renee and Cristina interview their friend Meenadchi, author of Decolonizing Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and faciliator of Family Constellation Therapy. Listen in to hear Las Dras...
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Why do I need feet if I have wings to fly?: A Healing Convo about Spiritual Bypassing

Season #5

Inspired by the quote from Frida, we explore how spiritual bypassing does not serve the healing process. We discuss Cristina's broken leg and how it's created an opportunity to both sit in the emotions of physical...
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Ep. 49: Releasing Shame Around Menstruation and Embracing Our Sexuality with Danellia Arechiga

Season #5

 Dr. Renee and Dr. Cristina welcome returning guest Danellia Arechiga to the show! Known as “The Multidimensional Mami”, Danellia is a birth worker, singer, songwriter, musician, speaker, and healer, She uses this...
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Ep. 48: The Importance of Sacred Grace, Curating Spaces for the Marginalized, and Navigating Latinx Parenting

Season #5

Welcome to Season 5 of Las Doctoras! Today, Dr. Renee and Dr. Cristina go live as they celebrate four years of the podcast. Their conversation centers around the cycles of life, particularly as menstrual cycles and...
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