EPISODE 47- Defining Moments Of Our Life and The Power Of Prayer

This week in our #ThursdayHotline 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 gathering of Super Mamas for a pic-nic style festival full of activities.  For the kids, we will have an arts and crafts area, a bilingual reading corner, gardening workshops and a water play area.  And for us mommies we will have a  pump and breast feeing station, Micheladas, Skinny girl wines, food vendors, a styling session curated by our friends of YMI Jeans and a live taping of the show featuring some of our favorite moms from past episodes.  Get your tickets today by visiting SuperMamasSocial.com. 

EPISODE 46-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 visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. 

Bentgo Kids Lunchbox

Lollaland Lollacup

Seventh Generation Products 

SuperMamas Social

EPISODE 45 - 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

EPISODE 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. 

SHOW NOTES:

Beyonce's The Formation World Tour

RIE Parenting 

Routines for Love and Learning

University of Southern California 

Earth Science Natural Deodorant 

Livie & Luca Shoes 

Seventh Generation Products

Super Mamas Social

EPISODE 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, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. 

And don't forget to hashtag your Seventh Generation pics with #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

THE  BEAUTIFUL CIRCUS : By Lily Martinez

PURSE CASE 

RICE NOODLES

DRIED BANANA CHIPS

SEVENTH GENERATION

SUPER MAMAS SOCIAL

EPISODE 42- THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

This week on the show we have another awesome 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 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 #SuperMamaGeneration

Department of Development Services- Regional Centers

CSUN- Family Focus Resouce Center

Autism Speaks Org

Miriam Knepper Contact- advocateforyourkid@gmail.com

Child's Life Vitamin C 

Micro Fiber Face Towels

Super Mamas Social

EPISODE 41- SEXUAL ABUSE

This week we have a very tough and emotional episode.  We are extremely thankful to our Super Mama Melisa Huerta for trusting us with her story.  Sexual Abuse is very real and it should be talked about.  Let's get the conversation started and hopefully that way we can give our kids the tools to fight predators. We hope that this episode can help and empower someone out there going through the same situation.  Melissa also talk about the generational pattern she wants to break and we all share our tips and picks for this week. 

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

Seventh Generation 

Milkies Milk-Saver Breast Milk Collector

Peter Lamas Youth Revival Reparative Hair Oil

EPISODE 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.  

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes

Super Mamas Social 

Honest City Backpack (Diaper Bag)

Bricia's Diaper Bag with @LuzWarrior

EPISODE 39-KEEPING TRADITIONS ALIVE IN A BICULTURAL HOME

This week our girl Lola Wiarco Dweck from Lola's Cocina stops by the studio to chat with us.     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 importance of apologizing in our patterns to patterns segment and we all share with you our tips and picks of the week.  

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES: 

Super Mamas Social 

Urban Dictionary 

Lola's Cocina Blog 

Seventh Generation 

Vitamix Blender

NIKE Training App 

EPISODE 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" 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 guilty about everyone else around us.  We catch up on our week and we share more surprises on our upcoming Super Mamas Social.

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

Olympic Cafe- House of Breakfast 

ShittyMom.com

"Sh*tty Moms" For all Seasons 

Today's Mom Inc. 

I Love Micheladas 

Viva Los Cupcakes

Super Mamas Social

Tamarindo Podcast

EPISODE 37- REDEFINING YOURSELF AND STAYING FIT

This week on the show we have our friend and super talented photographer Lily Hernandez aka @lilyro_ , 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 and inspires us to believe that we can do it as well.  We also share with you our favorite tips and picks of the week and more details on our upcoming Super Mamas Social! 

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES: 

Lily Ro Photography 

The Feel Good Company- Placenta Encapsulation

Afterburn Fitness

Recently- Your Camera Roll in a Magazine App

Breath Right Nose Strips 

Gloria - The Gloria Trevi Movie 

Super Mamas Social 

EPISODE 36- CHILDHOOD MEMORIES & PARTY PLANNING

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 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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES: 

Yuggler App- Kids Activities near you 

Benefits of cold water therapy 

Scrub Daddy 

Super Mamas Social

EPISODE 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 situations from a totally different prespective and how it helps to keep things balanced at home.  They also discuss house cleanliness and they share with us their tips and picks of the week.  

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

IUD Birth Control 

How your menstrual cycle affects your behavior

PMS: Mood Swings 

Seventh Generation Dish Liquid

ZoLi Cup

Amazon Prime Now 

City of Gold Documentary

EPISODE 34- SINGLE MOMS, BULLYING, GENEROSITY AND NEVER GIVING UP

This week we have another inspiring story.  Alysha del Valle, who shares her motherhood journey with us.  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 in the community.  She teaches us the importance of Generosity and reciprocity in our lives.  Also, Paulina and Bricia talk about the great experience they had at the We All Grow Summit over the weekend and they share their picks and tips of the week. 

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

We All Grow Summit 

My Broken Pieces by Rosie Rivera

ABC7 Eyewitness news

Neighborhood Academic Initiative

La Libreria Spanish Book Store 

Selvedge Dry Goods Easy Store  

Monique YouTube Channel- Periods, Tampons and Breakouts

EPISODE 33- ADOPTED FAMILY

This week on the show we have an amazing story, Edgar Aguirre comes in to share with us the  story on how he and his wife became the parents of two beautiful children through adoption.  A very long and tenuous process filled with all kind of emotions, but at the end of it all their dream of becoming a family was finally reached.  This is a story you do not want to miss, as it brings down a lot of the stigma surrounding this subject among our community. Also, Bricia and Paulina share with you some exciting news and we check in on how Bricia is doing with her childcare situation.

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

Seventh Generation 

Holly Wagner- Strong

89.3 KPCC 

Foster Parent Program in California

Five Acres

HAGUE Convention- Intercountry Adoption

International Child Foundation

Family Nopal Blog- Aguirre's Family Blog

EPISODE 32 - DAY CARE STRUGGLES, PHOTOSHOOTS AND MORE

This week on the podcast Bricia and Paulina go on an emotional roller coast, first Bricia breaks down after a call she received regarding her daycare situation, they they both celebrate big milestones for Santiago and Sabina.  They also share about their fun photoshoot over the weekend with the kids, Bricia's Gen Beauty experience when she finally met her makeup idol!  Plus they discuss and share their favorite picks and tips of the week.  

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 #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

RIE Parenting Approach

Lily Ro Photgraphy

Generation Beauty

Desi Perkins YouTube Channel

Kuhn Rikon Kinderkitchen

Velvet TV Series

Dave's Killer Bread

Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

EPISODE 31 - OUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND; ZIKA, BEYONCE & MORE

This week on the podcast we have another good ol' girl talk to tell you all about our Holiday Weekend. We talk about how we celebrated Valentine's day with our husbands and what we did with the kids on our days off.  Also, we get into talking about the Zika Virus and how it is starting to hit really close to home,  how we get from there to talking about Beyonce and today's hottest artists? you will have to listen and find out.  

EPISODE 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. 

SHOW NOTES:

Metagenics Phytomulti with Iron

Nordic Naturals- Ultimate Omega Support

Health force Nutritionals- The Ultimate Priobiotic

Comparing Early Education Programs

Resident School Identifier

GATE Program 

E-Choices Programs

Magnet Programs

Charter Schools

SAS Program

What is a Vaginal Steam Bath?

EPISODE 29 - SUPER MAMAS SISTERS Q&A

This week we had our second Super Mamas Q & A Session. You asked and we answered once again.  We go into a variety of subjects from some our favorite products and gift ideas to potty training tips, flying tips and business tips.  We also discuss once again the importance of self-care to maintain a balanced life and towards the end of the show things get somewhat spicy when we get into the “sex questions” so prepare to laugh and enjoy the conversation.  Thank you for all of your fun questions!

SHOW NOTES:

CLIC Charter Schools (Dual Immersion Education)

Eucerin Lotion

Josie Maran Hand Lotion

Lubriderm Lotion 

Avenue Eczema Therapy Lotion

Brendon Burchard Motivational Speaker

Children's Toilet Seat

EPISODE 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 have been affected by it.

 

SHOW NOTES:

URBAN DICTIONARY.. to keep up with the youngsters

BABY 411 BOOK (Bricia's "baby bible")

ELEVATED MATTRESS / TUCKER SLING (now ramp)

STORIES PODCAST

NO MAS BEBES MOVIE

 

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