359 - Embracing Motherhood and Cultural Identity with Katia Reguero Lindor

Listeners, we are back this week with Katia Reguero Lindor

In this episode, we sit down with the insightful Katia Reguero Lindor, a passionate advocate for meaningful motherhood. Katia candidly shares her experiences as a Latina mother, delving into the challenges of balancing motherhood with personal fulfillment. From dispelling societal expectations to navigating the complexities of cultural identity and the modern-day matriarch, this episode is a deep dive into the transformative journey of parenthood. So grab your favorite coffee, settle in, and let's explore the authentic and thought-provoking insights of Katia Reguero Lindor.

Through her podcast, Katia unravels diverse topics connected to motherhood and parenting, including postpartum depression, working parent guilt, mom guilt, and, sustainable parenting, all grounded in her personal experiences and life philosophy.

During this episode we talked about:

06:07 Open to raising kids in Puerto Rico.
06:57 Accepted his roots, married into his life.
12:56 Struggling with mom guilt and need for breaks.
13:50 Self-care is crucial for balanced, loving parenting.
19:27 Society undervalues women, especially mothers' needs.
22:50 Shared parenting responsibilities, desire for active involvement.
26:20 Family support and appreciation in daily life.
27:44 Navigating generational machismo, fighting societal expectations persists.
30:52 Woman's work often devalued in patriarchal society.
34:39 Moved from Puerto Rico, became dedicated racer. Oat milk to stronger coffee preference.
39:00 Considering motherhood, waiting for the right partner.
42:37 Overcame anxiety to pursue desired doctoral degree.
43:50 Meeting him, loving deeply, and independence.
48:30 Parenting podcast seeks to validate shared experiences.
52:11 Family tradition of ginger tea with honey.
55:10 Meaningful adult connections fill my cup.