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Super Mamás

Paulina and Bricia Lopezsupermamas.com
Top-rated podcast, hosted by sisters Paulina and Bricia Lopez. Super Mamas is a judgment-free space where new, expecting and experienced mothers come together to learn from one another. Laugh and cry along with the Super Mamas every week as they share stories with friends, experts and each other. Welcome to the Super Mamas Sisterhood! New episode every Tuesday. Featured on Oprah Daily, Parents Latina, Girlboss, Univision, Telemundo and NPR
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Episodes

Ep 52 - Mean Girls

This week Bricia and Paulina sit down to talk catch up on their week and talk about a rough situation Paulina went through when Krista was faced with other girls being mean to her. How do you control yourself as a parent when someone hurts your child's feelings? What is the best way to deal with the situation when you are hurt as well? We do not have the answers but we try to see things from another perspective. This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation. To learn more abo...

Jun 22, 201656 min

EP 51 - Dealing W Fear

This week on the show, Paulina and Bricia sit down to discuss the tragic events that occurred over the weekend in Orlando and ask the question of how can we even explain this kind of situations to our children and with all the violence that happens around us how do we keep fear from taking over our lives? Maybe we can make a difference by teaching our kids love and tolerance towards others so they grow up to be accepting and loving human beings. This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Sev...

Jun 14, 20161 hr 1 min

EP 49 - Reading More Spanish With La Libreria Founders

This week on the podcast we have Chiara Arroyo and Celene Navarrete, Co-Founders of La Libreria, a local bookstore that focuses in Children's books in spanish. They come in to share how their passion for books took them from being volunteers at their kids school to now providing support to school libraries around the city. We learn the importance of reading quality books to our kids since very early on. They also share with us incredible patterns that they want to break in our patterns to patter...

Jun 07, 20161 hr 11 min

Ep 48 Let's Not Judge Moms - BONUS Episode

This week's mini episode is our take on people's quick judgmental conclusions on parenting. It is very easy to create an opinion about other people's choices but we have to stop and think that we are not all perfect and we are all trying to do our best. Instead of judging lets lend a helping hand and stop shaming and judging each other. This Thursday Mini Episode was brought to you by our Super Mamas Social coming to Los Angeles on Saturday July 9th, 2016, a gathering of Super Mamas for a pic-ni...

Jun 02, 201629 min

EP 47- #HotlineThursday Defining Moments Of Our Life and The Power Of Prayer

This week in our #HotlineThursday episode we talk about the life changing moments that redefine you. Those good or bad moments that change the way you see yourself and life and how praying and speaking positiveness into your life can make a world of difference. To leave your message for the Super Mamas and be featured on future #HotlineThursdays call (424) 326-3707 This Hotline Thursday episode was brought to you by our Super Mamas Social coming to Los Angeles on Saturday July 9th, 2016, a gathe...

May 26, 201617 min

EP 46 - Our Food Struggles and Finding More Time

This week on the show, Paulina and Bricia share the importance that meal times with the kids have for them and all the struggles and victories that they each go through everyday trying to make this happen. At the end of the day it all comes down to figuring out how to get organized and finding more time, but also forgiving yourself when things don't go your way. This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation. To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please vi...

May 24, 201657 min

EP 45 - #HotlineThursday Learning to Take a Compliment

On this special episode of our podcast, Paulina and Bricia share a call from the Super Mama Hotline, share their struggles on taking compliments and learn how to celebrate small victories by learning how to celebrate their inner awesome. To leave your message for the Super Mamas and be featured on future #HotlineThursdays call (424) 326-3707 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 201617 min

44 EP 44 - Learning To Trust Our Children

Our youngest sister, Elizabeth Lopez is with us today. Though she is not a mom, her insight on the trust she learned to build with our parents came at a perfect time. Sometimes we forget that the most important factor in a relationship weather it be between a couple or a parent and a child, is trust. This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation. To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. For a complete list of ou...

May 17, 20161 hr

EP 43 - Mother's Day Celebration with @lilylove213

Our comadre @lilylove213 is back in the studio celebrating El Dia de las Madres with all of us. This episode was a little longer than usual but there was so many questions and topics we got into, it felt like there was not enough time. We share with all of you our Mothers day experiences and we get the 411 on Lily's life and lessons she has learned as a Veterana mom of 4. This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation. To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products,...

May 10, 20161 hr 23 min

EP 42 - Autism Spectrum

Super Mama Myriam Knepper comes in to share her journey navigating her son's Autism diagnose. She teaches us some very valuable lessons on being the best advocate for our own children. She learned since very early in her son's life that she had to figure out on her own how to navigate the system to best benefit her and her family and she shares great resources with all of us. Her attitude towards life inspires us to see the challenges we face as opportunities for growth and giving back. This Epi...

May 03, 20161 hr 1 min

EP 41 - Sexual Abuse

This week on the podcast we talk about a very difficult subject, Sexual Abuse. We are very thankful to our Super Mama, Melissa Huerta who was so brave to come and open up about her story with us. We hope that talking about this and getting the conversation started can remove some of the stigma around the subject. We need to break the silence and only then we will be able to empower our children so they can have the tools to defend themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Apr 26, 20161 hr 2 min

EP 40 - Super Mamas Q &A

This week we have another fun Q & A session. Thank you for all of your questions! You asked and we answered, we talked diaper bags, quinceaneras, finances, and our favorite subject, Sex!! Plus we both share funny car stories, patterns that we want to break and our favorite picks and tips for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 20161 hr 2 min

EP 39 - Mainting Traditions Alive in a Bicultural Home

Our girl Lola Wiarco Dweck from Lola's Cocina stops by the studio to chat with us today. Coming from a very traditional Mexican Family, Lola has had to learn to incorporate and blend her own customs and traditions as well as her husband's, who comes from a totally different background, through food, music and language. She gives us a glimpse into her bicultural life and we see how she has learned to compromise with her husband so their son can get the best of both worlds. We also talk about the ...

Apr 12, 20161 hr

EP 38 Sh*tty Mom Moments

This week on the show we talk to our friend Alicia Ybarbo and Marie Ann Zoellner , producers of "The Today Show" Authors of the Book series "Sh*tty Mom For All Seasons" a book that laughs at all those moments in motherhood that makes us feel like we are completely screwing up. Every mom has had those moments and we need to learn to just let them go and give ourselves permission to fail from time to time. We also talk about the importance of making time to have fun by ourselves without feeling gu...

Apr 05, 201658 min

EP 37 - Redefining Yourself and Staying Fit

our friend and super talented photographer Lily Hernandez aka @lilyro_ is with us this week. We sit down to talk about professional transitions and the tough decisions we are faced with when we become mothers. Most of the time we second guess ourselves but at the end of the day this tough decisions can be the best decisions we take for an alternative career path we didn't know even existed. She also shares with us how she manages to include fitness and healthy habits in her already busy schedule...

Mar 29, 20161 hr 1 min

EP 36 - Childhood Memories & Party Planning With Our Mom

This week on the show the #QueenMom is back. We have our mom back in the studio with us and we get to talk about everything from party planning, menopause and she tells us how the Super Mamas were as babies. Yes at some point Paulina and Bricia were babies too! We also try to figure out why Paulina and Bricia are so different today even thou they grew up exactly the same way. We share many funny stories of our childhood that we are sure you will enjoy! This Episode was brought to you by our spon...

Mar 22, 20161 hr

Ep 35 - Parenting And Hormones

This week on the show Paulina and Bricia sit down and discuss how hormonal changes are yet another factor that affect how we as women, parent depending on where we are on our monthly cycle, Paulina vents on her difficult experience with this on the past few days and how she is learning to deal with the situation, also they discuss how their partners view the same situation from a totally different prespective and how it helps to keep things balanced at home. They also discuss house cleanliness a...

Mar 15, 201659 min

EP 34 - Single Moms, Bullying And Never Giving Up

Our friend Alysha del Valle shares her journey as a single mom with us this week. Alysha became a single mother at 20 years old, but she did not give up on her dreams. She had to learn to balance being a young mom, going to school and working at the same time so she could eventually become the first College graduate in her family with a Broadcasting degree from USC. Aside from having her dream job, today Alysha spends a lot of her time mentoring young women and giving back to the less fortunate ...

Mar 08, 20161 hr 4 min

EP 33 - Adopted Family

Super Papá Edgar Aguirre joins us this week to share the roller coaster ride him and his wife have been going through for the past three years. Today they are parents to two beautiful kids (Edgar 11 and Griselda 9). He opens up about his entire adoption journey and teaches us that family isn't whatever society tells you it must be, but what WE make of it. This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation. To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit htt...

Mar 01, 20161 hr 14 min

EP 32 - Day Care Struggles, Photoshoots And More

Bricia breaks down after having a day care wake up call, paulina shares Sabinas latests milestone and they both talk about their weekend photoshoot and Bricia's Gen Beauty experience. This episode was a rollercoaster of emotions so bare with them! This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation. To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. And don't forget to hashtag your Seventh Generation pics with #SuperMamaGenerat...

Feb 23, 20161 hr 5 min

Ep 31 - Our Holiday Weekend, Zika, Beyonce And More

Paulina and Bricia catch up on their long weekend, including valentines day. Paulina visits the Dr after having eye and sinus problems and is surprised at how 'pushy' they get with her regarding birth control, later receiving a warning phone call regarding ZIKA. Bricia reminisces on her music finds of the weekend and they both share their picks/tips of the week. Follow Super Mamas on http://instagram.com/_supermamas For all show notes, visit http://supermamaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad ...

Feb 17, 20161 hr 6 min

EP 30 - Early Education 101

This week we talk schools again! Do you know the difference between a Neighborhood Assigned, a Magnet, a Charter or a SAS School? Neither did we, so we invited our dear friend Brittie Crawford, Co-Founder or World City Center to walk us through the different choices we have when it comes to choosing grade level schools for our kids. She gives us so much valuable information in this Kindergarten 411 session you won't want to miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 20161 hr 4 min

EP 29 - Super Mamas Sisters Q&A

Ladies, you asked and we answered! Thank you all who submitted all your questions via Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook. We share everything from Vday present ideas, to traveling with kids, pets, sibling rivalries and how we keep things going in the bedroom. We had the best time recording this episode and we seriously feel like after this episode we are going to know each other on an entirely different level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 20161 hr 14 min

EP 28 - Child Services Scare

One of the scariest things you can encounter, as a parent living in the US is when Child Services gets involved in your life. This week Paulina and Bricia share two very intense stories of times when this happened to them. Even though they were very different circumstances, both incidents provoked the same feelings of vulnerability and fear within them. In this emotional episode, find out how the experience influenced their views on ‘the system’ and most importantly, how their parenting styles h...

Jan 26, 20161 hr 3 min

EP 27 - The Ultimate Super Mamas Baby Registry

Everyone of us has gotten that question from a friend "what do you think I should register for? Hopefully this episode can aid as a guide in what can sometimes seem like a baby register rabbit hole. This week on the show, Paulina and Bricia have come up with their ultimate baby register list. For full list, links, and show notes visit http://www.supermamaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 201656 min

EP 26 - Managing, Organizing & Routines with @RAGGEDYTIFF

This week we have the very talented Jessica Resendiz, creator of Raggedytiff.com. All her life she imagined herself being a fashion designer and at 19, while pregnant, she left San Diego to pursue her dream in LA. Jessica tells us about her daily routine and how waking up at 4:00am has helped her keep a balance between her full-time job, a clothing line, a 9-year-old daughter and a fiancée while also giving her time to care for herself. Reminding us once again that we must first take care of our...

Jan 12, 201659 min

Ep 25 - Our New Year Intentions

On the last episode of the year, Paulina and Bricia share with all of you their New Year intentions and vision board tips. They go deep into their favorite reads of the year including The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, The Checklist Manifesto and Warrior Chicks. Bricia also shares her latest YouTube channel obsession and both sisters share their last laughs and adventures of 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 20151 hr 2 min

EP 24 - YouTube Mom - Roxy Limon

This week on the podcast we have YouTube mom Roxy Limon. She shares with us her tips and tricks on how to be a full time mom and keep up with her busy schedule as a Youtuber. We share new mom stories and talk husbands, shopping and try to remember what we used to do with our spare time pre-baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 20151 hr 1 min

EP 23 - HEARTMOM

This week we have our bravest super mama to date, Andrea Manzano - the mother of miracle baby Mathew. He was born with two rare heart conditions called heterotaxy syndrome and TAPVR. Mathew's resilience and Andreas faith guided her through this journey. Everyone told Andrea her baby would't make it and today baby Mathew is a three year old boy full of life. She is the true definition if a Super Mama and we hope she is an inspiration to all moms who may be going through similar situations. Her st...

Dec 15, 20151 hr 1 min
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