Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Steph, Cesar, Lesly and Vanessa for submitting their questions this week. Today, we talk about situationships and whether they’re worth investing energy into; furthering the mission of the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation; remembering fans; and tips for beating self-doubt. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. Th...
Oct 11, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Have you ever wondered how Chiquis prepares for a busy day? In this episode, Chiquis reveals everything she does as part of her morning routine, starting with her meditation and God-morning posts to what she has for breakfast, her workouts and everything in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Hi, guys! This week, I’m sharing my fall favorites with you. Everything from my favorite childhood memories to current holiday traditions to what I’m planning on cooking for Thanksgiving this year! There’s so much to be grateful for, so I hope you find some time to practice gratitude this holiday season and start imagining next year’s possibilities. Thank you all so much for listening and for your support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 09, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Dilan, Gabby, Angelica and Adan for submitting their questions this week. Today, we talk about what made Jenni, Jenni on stage; how to deal with a whole family of toxic in-laws; what kind of surgery have I had done on the lower half of my body; and we hear from a fan dealing with insecurities. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis a...
Oct 04, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Chiquis discusses her personal experience with prayer and meditation. She starts by defining what the two really are and how they differ from each other. Chiquis also reveals how she discovered meditation, what it’s done to her mental and emotional health and how the combination of prayer and meditation has helped her achieve a balanced spiritual life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 03, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 78
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is why we’re dedicating today’s episode to that very topic. We sit down with Kristina Guerrero, a journalist, TV host and survivor. Chiquis talks about everything from how important mammograms are – especially for Latinas – to how the journey has changed Kristina’s entire perspective on life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Teanna, Jen, Sasha and Yesenia for submitting their questions this week. Today, we talk about how to handle being bad-mouthed by a family member; dealing with the stressors of motherhood; moving past a bad body image day, and how I’ve learned to be more present while performing live in front of an audience. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen...
Sep 27, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Are you intimidated by the stock market? Do you find it confusing? Well, you’re not alone. Chiquis sits down with financial educator and author of the book, “Wealth Warrior,” Linda Garcia. The two talk about everything from first steps to setting up an account, the best time to buy stock, what types of stock you should invest in, and why more people of color aren’t using the stock market to build wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 25, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to all the ladies who submitted their questions this week. Today, we talk about prenuptial agreements, whether I’ve had one in the past and whether I’m planning on doing it again; a lovely listener named Aliyah needs some tips on how to prepare for signing the national anthem at her high school; I expand on my experience with Ozempic and I have a heart-to-heart with someone struggling with confiden...
Sep 20, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Chiquis talks to psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons about drama, society’s addiction to it and how it can affect our mental health. Chiquis talks about her own addiction to drama, how it impacted her romantic relationships in the past and how she deals with it now. Dr. Lyons tells us about the type of people who tend to seek drama, how we can recognize if it’s getting out of hand and what you can do to deal with the “drama addict” in your life. You can get Dr. Lyons’ book “Addicted to Drama: Healing D...
Sep 18, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Chiquis answers listeners’ questions in front of a live audience during the My Cultura Anniversary event at the iHeartRadio Theater. What does Chiquis do in her free time? What does she think about having a partner’s phone passcode? What does she cook for her fiancé? What’s her favorite memory from her time doing reality TV? Chiquis tackles these questions and many more in this very special episode of Chiquis and Chill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 11, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Deja, Lesdi, Lidia and Jessica for submitting their questions this week. Deja’s really looking forward to her big day but she won’t have her mother by her side; Lesdi says she’s constantly at odds with her mom and is wondering how she should handle that; Lidia is set to get married very soon but suddenly has cold feet; and Jessica wants to know how I show my team appreciation for all their hard ...
Sep 06, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Chiquis opens up about the most important lessons she’s learned from therapy. She explains how seeing a therapist helped her get through some of the toughest times of her life, including her sexual abuse, her mother’s death and her divorce. Chiquis also talks about the role therapy is playing in her current relationship and tells us why couple’s counseling will be the next step in her quest to become her best self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 04, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Chantel, Kim, Stephanie and Laura for submitting their questions this week. Chantel says she and her boyfriend have been on-and-off for years and wonders why he still won’t share his password; Kim is wondering how to better deal with a toxic parent; Stephanie says her boyfriend is a momma’s boy and she’s wondering how she can create a sense of separation; lastly, Laura wants to know what I do on...
Aug 30, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 70
We’re back with part two of my conversation with my brother Johnny. We kick off the episode by finding out what he thinks about me marrying Emilio and we’ll also learn more about him, including what his first job was, his favorite restaurant, the best advice he’s ever been given and whether he’s single or not! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 70
A note to listeners: This episode includes some references to thoughts surrounding suicide that may be disturbing. If you or someone you know needs help, please speak to qualified professionals. The Suicide and Crisis Hotline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English or Spanish. They can be reached by dialing or texting 988. Welcome to part one of my conversation with my baby brother Johnny Lopez. In this episode, you’ll ...
Aug 28, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Annabelle, Ana, Delia and Marilyn for submitting their questions this week. Annabelle is a woman of faith but her boyfriend doesn’t believe in God, so she’s wondering what to do; Ana is feeling like she’s having an existential crisis after turning 30; Delia is curious about my thoughts on undergoing a gastric sleeve revision surgery; and Marilyn needs something new to watch so I give her my top ...
Aug 23, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Warning: This episode contains conversations about eating disorders that may be triggering to some listeners so discretion is advised. If you are suffering from an eating disorder, you can visit anad.org for ways to get help. Chiquis has a very informative and important conversation about dieting and eating disorders with Emmy-winning journalist and author Cole Kazdin. Chiquis and Cole share their past struggles with body image and losing weight, how they’ve handled those difficult situations an...
Aug 21, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Destiny, Velva, Stephany and our lovely anonymous listener for submitting their questions this week. Destiny is thinking about giving her boyfriend an ultimatum; Velva just scored an opportunity to be part of a local drag queen show and needs some help conquering self-doubt; Stephany says she’s very shy around men but needs help getting over it because she also wants to meet her prince charming;...
Aug 16, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Chiquis talks about something she’s asked about all the time: hormone therapy. She begins by sharing her personal experience, revealing the symptoms that led her to start the treatment, how she found the right doctor and why hormone therapy has made such a huge difference in her life. Later, Chiquis welcomes back Dr. Erica Montes for an in-depth conversation about the importance of getting your hormones checked, the different options out there and how you can find out if hormone therapy is right...
Aug 14, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Mary, Tony, Frances and Leslie for contributing to this week’s episode! Mary needs help controlling her emotions after asking her husband for a divorce; Tony is a nail tech who wants to start working with higher profile clients; Frances is curious about some of the narcissistic relationships I’ve been in; and Leslie shares a deeply personal story about some of the challenges she’s faced. Submit ...
Aug 09, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Chiquis is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Edith Shiro for a very important conversation about overcoming trauma. Dr. Shiro explains what trauma really is and why it can look and feel different depending on the person. Chiquis shares her own experience with past trauma, what she’s done to deal with it over the years and how she’s managed to turn it into a positive. Chiquis also talks to Dr. Shiro about her book “The Unexpected Gift of Trauma”, which teaches people how to heal from trauma and...
Aug 07, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Vero, a lovely anonymous listener, Monica and Liz for contributing to this week’s episode! Vero is wondering about our financial decision to sell my mom’s home; our anonymous listener comes to us as a big sister herself and wonders how I go about drawing boundaries with my siblings; Monica is curious about what it takes to become my assistant; and Liz wants an update on my thyroid. Submit your q...
Aug 02, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Chiquis gives us an intimate account of the tattoos she’s gotten over the years. She tells us the story behind her very first tattoo, how her family reacted and why she wishes she would have done it differently. Chiquis also tells us about her favorite tattoos, which ones she’s had removed and why she may not be done getting inked quite yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Adriana, Eric, Jes and Jose for submitting their questions this week. Adriana is considering taking back her cheating ex; Eric plans on getting his master’s degree in social work and wants to know how I talk about therapy to nuestra comunidad; Jes is in love with her ex, but pregnant with another man’s baby; and Jose is starting college soon and wants to know how he can remain focused despite ne...
Jul 26, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 60
REMINDER: Listeners, these are my thoughts and opinions and I encourage you to seek help from a qualified professional if you’re thinking about starting any type of new treatment. Chiquis welcomes back José Antonio Badía to talk about something that has changed their lives: microdosing. Jose Antonio explains what microdosing really is, the safety measures you should take if you ever do it and the benefits it can bring if done correctly. Chiquis and Jose Antonio also chat about why psychedelics a...
Jul 24, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Rachel, Yoli, Shanti and Bella for submitting their questions this week. Rachel has a question about navigating divorce; Yoli needs advice on whether she should stay married to a man who isn’t committed to the relationship, Shanti wants to know if there’s still hope for me and Snow; and lastly, Bella is considering cosmetic surgery, so I share my doctors and procedures with her. Submit your ques...
Jul 19, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Content warning: This episode is created for adult audiences only. Chiquis has a spicy conversation with sexologist Rebecca Alavarez Story. The hot topics range from bedroom safety and faking orgasms to sex toys and anal sex. Rebecca also tells us how she first became interested in learning about sex and gives us the story behind Bloomi, the company she co-founded which features sex toys and lubes with a focus on women’s sexual wellness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 17, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Cynthia, our lovely anonymous listener, Jay and Gabby for submitting their questions this week. Cynthia has a question about moving forward after finding out her daughter was sexually abused by a family member; our anonymous listener is trying her best to support her family but is finding it difficult to be an advocate for herself; Jay wants me to share my story about how I became a singer; and ...
Jul 12, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Chiquis is spilling the beans on her huge birthday celebration in Greece! She talks about the group of friends who partied with her in Mykonos, what she liked most about the island and even the drama that ensued in the middle of it all. Chiquis also tells us why this trip was different than previous ones and reveals the one thing she regrets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 55
