Chiquis and Chill

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 to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 confidence. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others” wherever books are sold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 work. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 days I’m not feeling my best. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 learn a lot about Johnny – including what it was like to lose both parents, what it was like being raised by me, why he’s decided to live a life out of the limelight and how our mother continues to teach him life lessons. And stay tuned for part two tomorrow! We’ll hear more about how Johnny felt when Emilio asked for my hand in marriage and we’ll have a fun Q&A where we’ll ask a ton of fun questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 shows and movies. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and the different ways others can do it, too. Cole also talks about why it’s so hard to treat eating disorders, the dark side of the weight-loss industry and tells us what inspired her new book “What’s Eating Us: Women, Food, and The Epidemic of Body Anxiety.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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; and lastly, our anonymous listener tends to spend every last dollar she has and wants tips on how to cut this bad habit. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 reach post-traumatic growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 negativity. Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/chiquisandchillpodcast! And don’t forget to listen to “Chiquis and Chill” every Monday. They’re longer podcast episodes filled with personal stories and interviews with special guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 are frowned upon especially in the Latino community, why that’s slowly changing and what we can do to educate ourselves on this topic. Listen to Escuela Secreta on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Season 3 begins July 27. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.