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The F.A.C.T.S.

Millie and Natashalinktr.ee
The family, accountability, compassion, and truth safe-space is where we focus on family, life, and everything that comes with it. About your hosts: Millie is mama of 2, a wife, and a Licensed Social Worker. Her career is focused on public mental health services, and she also runs a private practice called The Stable Mind. Millie identifies as Latinx and is bilingual in Spanish. Dr. Natasha is a mama of 2, a wife, and an educational psychologist. She serves as an Ed leader at a Fortune 10 org and as faculty in higher education. She identifies as Russian-Jewish and is bilingual in Russian.
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Episodes

Episode 18: Social Media Sharenting

In this episode we talk about the first social media kids, our thoughts on sharenting on social media, and the takeaways we took from the article. Here are some topics we thought were important: lack of privacy, how sharenting brings on bullying, and new state laws that are being created. Take a look at the article and let us know what you think on our socials! The first social media babies are adults now. Some are pushing for laws to protect kids from their parents’ oversharing | CNN Shoutouts:...

Oct 29, 202427 minEp. 18

Episode 17: Everything Real Estate

In this episode we had the honor of hosting Marie Keaney, a SoCal realtor, who not only knows everything there is to know about real estate, but is also a former teacher who gives back to the teacher community. She is a mama of two, a wifey, and an overall force to be reckoned with! Join us on this episode as we discuss: Moving to the suburbs Real estate trends Advice and info for first time homebuyers All the nuances of selling and buying property Contact Marie through her website: www.mariekea...

May 16, 202440 minEp. 17

Episode 16: What to do with kiddos when school is out…

In this episode we weigh in on the news, discuss school breaks, and share how we keep our kiddos busy during time off. News : California-based 99 Cents Only Stores is closing down, citing COVID, inflation and product theft Book — KC Davis Calling out mindfulness as the tensions on college campuses and across the world rise Main Topic : How do you keep the kiddos busy, learning, entertained, well-rested etc. during school breaks, days off, vacations etc.? Here are our main tips: Have a list of ac...

May 08, 202429 minEp. 16

Episode 15: Infant Loss and the Medical System

Trigger warning : As you see in the episode title, we discuss infant loss, including details of what and how it happened. Through Shauna’s story we learn about her three beautiful children, her experience with Sierra’s diagnosis, and the medical system. We discuss how we can show up for each other, and what true empathy looks like. News : Kate Middleton Update Main Topic : Loss, Grief, Love, and the Medical events that can lead us through all of the emotions. We were honored to discuss all of th...

Apr 02, 202450 minEp. 11

Episode 14: All about Relationships

In this episode we go deep with our conversation of relationships, what we have found that works for us, what the experts say, and share lived experiences. News : Woman Gets Pregnant, Has 3 Babies with Man She 'Barely Knew' After Daunting Diagnosis - Here's Why (Exclusive) Who TF Is Reesa Teesa Now? Main Topic : Relationships! These are mainly our points of view with some “expert” advice peppered in, listen to us discuss: Our marriages and how we got there Marriage vs. Partnership Marriage plus ...

Mar 18, 202451 minEp. 14

Episode 13: Love is Love, Love

This episode is dedicated to the friends, the lovers, those who love love, and everyone in between. We got to spend this episode with our very special guest Ms. Carla Avalos, who is not only one of our friends, but is also a couples therapist, as well as an overall love enthusiast. News : Gen Z, millennials say money talks should happen before the relationship gets serious, study finds Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley guilty of involuntary manslaughter in son's school shooting - ABC News Main topic ...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 13

Episode 12: Annual Travel and Activity Planning

In this episode we dive into vacation and activity planning for the year. We talk about cruising, kids activities, a spreadsheet for everything, and how we choose where to go, and/or what to do. Join us for not only our experiences, but also what the travel community has to say. News : LA innocence project will look at Scott Peterson’s Case Main topic : Travel/Activity Planning Travel apps: Wanderlog Credit Card tips Travel tips: Kid activities to bring and while on trips, family friendly resort...

Feb 03, 202450 minEp. 12

Episode 11: New Year, Better You - Self-care, setting intentions & taking YOUR time back!

Happy 2024! In our first episode of the year we focused on self-care, preparing ourselves for the day, the week, and the year. We talked about easy things that we can do for the week to set ourselves up for success, and that its OK to pivot, shift, change, and reset any time of the year. News : Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released from 10-Year Prison Sentence Early After Mother's Murder: 'I'm Ready' (Exclusive) Main topic : Self-care Resources Caring for Your Mental Health - National Institute of Menta...

Jan 16, 202442 minEp. 11

Episode 10: The 2023 FACTS Recap

We made it to 10 episodes !!! This is so exciting for us and we are even more excited for 2024. In this episode we recap each episode from 2023. For more details click each link below to listen and/or re-listen to the episodes! Ep 1 intro: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/EwkGOz79XFb Ep 2 Back to school: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6EksWy79XFb Ep 3 Surrogacy: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Agd29w79XFb Ep 4 Mama Hulks: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/k4L4nw79XFb Ep 5 Super...

Dec 31, 202316 minEp. 10

Episode 9: Using Cultural Humility in our day-to-day interactions

In this episode Dr. Natasha (one half of the FACTS duo) shares her research on cultural humility and how we can apply it to real life situations. News/Updates: The Best and Worst U.S. Airports of 2023 - WSJ Biden on finding solace in grief Cultural Humility : We discuss the definition and concepts of cultural humility, how they can be applied to daily life situations and examples from our personal experience. Resources: Cultural humility: Essential foundation for clinical researchers - PMC A spe...

Dec 13, 202336 minEp. 9

Episode 8: Friendship, three year cruises, & life FACTS

In this episode we talk about some pop culture, travel, and focus on friendship and give you tips and tricks based on articles that discuss the current state of friendships. News/Updates : 3-year cruise for remote workers cancelled as organizers admit they have no ship | Fortune Adult Friendship : It is no strange fact that adult friendships are hard to make or keep. During our main segment we chat about our personal experiences and share tips & tricks that have not only worked for us, but a...

Nov 28, 202332 minEp. 1

Episode 7: Honoring our Veterans, Carnival Cruise Twerking & Social Media Fopaux

In this episode we not only honor and celebrate our veterans, but we discuss pop culture, how social media affects us, and travel reviews. We had the honor of hosting our guest Chrissy Ino, a veteran who works with active duty soldiers and discussed Chrissy’s experience, including ways we can respect, as well as honor the veterans we interact with. News/Updates : Social media stalking: Why do we keep tabs on people we can't stand? Travelers Magazine Readers Choice awards : Readers' Choice Awards...

Nov 18, 202345 minEp. 7

Episode 6: The news & preparing our kiddos for the real world of differences

In this episode we cover a new womens rights law in California, talk about preparing our BIPOC kids for the world, and Dr. Bethany Hernandez Parks gives us tips on preparing our children for the world of differences. News/Updates : We are continuing to call for mindfulness during this dire world politics time. Read here for updates in California’s newest reproductive loss leave policy . Preparing our children for the real world : We discuss examples of what we do to prepare our children for raci...

Oct 31, 202347 minEp. 1

Episode 5: Superstitions, foodie traditions, & under_dashes

In this episode we share our awareness of current events, talk about Tupac Shakur, and dive into superstitions, family food traditions and more. News/Updates : Mindfulness call out for world politics, Pregnancy and infant loss month callout & Tupac murder solved? After nearly 3 decades a suspect is charged in Tupac Shakur's murder : NPR Superstitions : General Superstitions: no walking under ladders, don’t open an umbrella indoors, don’t whistle indoors etc. Cultural superstitions Foodie Tra...

Oct 17, 202336 minEp. 1

Episode 4: Don't Mess with Mama Hulks & True Crime

In this episode we discuss the National Coffee Day, Jewish High Holidays, the news and our true crime feather. ***Trigger warning*** Topics discussed include suicide, murder and more. News : 14-Year-Old Kansas Runaway Fatally Shoots Herself in Front of Deputy After Refusing to Return Home True Crime Feature : Raymond Pantoja and Lisa Espinosa Check out the resources for the case: Hulu Docuseries Raymond Pantoja, 26, a rapper who also loved 'The Notebook' - Philadelphia Obituary Project The Murde...

Oct 03, 202346 minEp. 4

Episode 3: One Mama with Three Families, and more

In this episode we discuss the news, highlight Hispanic Heritage month, *Trigger Warning*: Discuss Suicide Prevention Month, and get to know our incredible guest speaker Dr. Toinette Watson. News : Sleep study: Why Are You So Tired? Your Sleep Schedule Needs a Reset Homeless ruling: Ruling denies San Francisco's request to ease encampment removal ban (ktvu.com) Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15): https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html Morocco Earthquake, Libya floods Donate to the Mo...

Sep 19, 202355 minEp. 3

Episode 2: Back to school, we have to mentally prepare

In this episode we discuss the most recent news and back to school topics: News that caught our attention, click the hyperlinks to read the story: Spain won the Women’s World Cup! And the kiss... India Lands on the Moon ! They are the fourth, and 1st on the South side. 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Then and Now. 42 Year Old Man Finds His Birth Mother. The reuinion. Michael Oher, and the OTHER side of the Blindside. Back to School: We need to mentally prepare… Mental preparation is...

Sep 04, 202341 minEp. 1

Episode 1: The introduction

In this episode we introduce ourselves and our podcast. We discuss current events and our goal with the podcast. Here are some takeaways: We are friends, mamas in crime, career oriented women, and very inquisitive, which is why we are here talking to you all. Favorite podcasts: Dateline, Sista’s who kill, & NPR News. Future episodes: Back to school, Uncomfortable family topics (religion, bullying, money, race, culture etc.), Cultural exposure, Parenthood, Motherhood and career, Military fami...

Aug 29, 202325 minEp. 1

The F.A.C.T.S. Trailer

Check out our trailer, which is a sneak peak into the first episode! The F.A.C.T.S. is a podcast where we create the family, accountability, compassion, and truth safe-space. Our goal is to discuss topics that effect our day-to-day lives, current events, and trending conversations. Your hosts: Millie and Natasha both came to the U.S. as children and grew up in immigrant families. We have navigated adulthood and motherhood with perspectives that represent our respective cultures, the cultures of ...

Aug 25, 20234 min
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