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Meet Vanessa — first-gen Latina, single mom, lesbian, life coach, and your new hype-woman for healing and high vibes. In Unicorns Do Exist, she’s breaking stigmas, spilling a little cheesemé,...
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Meet Vanessa — first-gen Latina, single mom, lesbian, life coach, and your new hype-woman for healing and high vibes. In Unicorns Do Exist, she’s breaking stigmas, spilling a little cheesemé, and serving real talk about mental health, heartbreak, and the messy-beautiful glow-up that comes from owning your story. Whether you’ve ever been told you’re “too much” or you just know you’re meant for more, this is your reminder that your magic is real — and it’s time to shine. 🌈✨
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14 AUG 2026 · What happens when you realize you don't actually have your shit figured out?After taking a couple of weeks away from the podcast, Vanessa returns to Unicorns Do Exist with a brutally honest conversation about anxiety, uncertainty, healing, motherhood, dating, and starting over.Her anxiety has been loud lately. Her brain and body aren't exactly on speaking terms, and she's realizing that sometimes the answer isn't to manifest harder, push through, or pretend everything is fine. Sometimes the answer is to slow down, go back to the basics, journal, move your body, rest, and yes… go back to therapy.But that's only part of the story.While trying to get her mental health back on track, Vanessa is also navigating a relationship she never expected to want. What started as something casual became emotional, complicated, intimate—and suddenly she's asking herself some uncomfortable questions:Am I actually seeing reasons this won't work, or am I looking for reasons because I'm afraid to let myself fall?This isn't an episode about having all the answers.
It's about realizing you don't need them.Vanessa talks about learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings instead of immediately reacting to them, allowing herself to like someone without knowing where it will go, asking for professional help without seeing it as weakness, and giving herself permission to rest without guilt.Most importantly, she realizes that starting over doesn't mean starting from zero.
It means starting again with everything you've already learned.This is Unicorns Do Exist at its core: love, sex, motherhood, healing, mental health, questionable decisions, dark humor, and figuring out how to find the magic when life looks absolutely nothing like the plan.Because maybe you aren't lost.Maybe you're just coming back to yourself. 🦄✨Follow Unicorns Do Exist: https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
30 JUL 2026 · 🚨 Breaking News: If your relationship requires FBI-level phone investigations... congratulations. You're not in love—you're an unpaid detective.This week on Unicorns Do Exist, we're tackling one of the biggest relationship debates:Can men and women really just be friends?
Inspired by Esther Perel and Tony Robbins, Vanessa explores the difference between trust and control, why hidden friendships are more dangerous than opposite-sex friendships, and why you don't actually want someone else's partner—you want the healthy relationship they created together.With plenty of laughs, uncomfortable truths, and just enough dark humor to keep your therapist employed, this episode will challenge how you think about love, boundaries, emotional maturity, and trust.So grab your coffee... or your tequila. Either way, this conversation might just save you years of unnecessary drama.Because healthy relationships aren't built by surveillance—they're built by trust.Follow Unicorns Do Exist for honest conversations about love, healing, and becoming the kind of unicorn who attracts extraordinary relationships.https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
23 JUL 2026 · 🦄 Part 2 is Here... and the conversation gets even juicier.If you haven't listened to Part 1, go hit play first... we'll wait. 😉In Part 2 of last week's episode of Unicorns Do Exist, the conversation goes even deeper. What starts as a discussion about dating turns into an honest, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional conversation about modern relationships, love languages, masculinity, therapy, tattoos with meaning, vulnerability, and what it really takes to build a healthy partnership.This episode dives into:
- ❤️ Long-distance relationships
- 🚩 Red flags vs. green flags in dating
- 💬 Why communication is more than just talking
- 👩👦 Dating as a single parent
- 💍 Traditional vs. modern relationships
- 🖤 Why men need emotional safety too
- 🌵 Mexican culture, tattoos, family, and identity
- 😂 Dark humor, unfiltered stories, and plenty of moments that will make you laugh out loud.
Whether you're dating, healing, or simply trying to understand relationships a little better, this episode is full of honest conversations you'll probably end up sending to a friend.✨ Hit play... and don't be surprised if you find yourself laughing one minute and questioning your entire dating history the next.🎙️ Follow https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr for new episodes every week.📲 Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/el_conejo_tatuado/#RelationshipPodcast #DatingAdvice #LoveLanguages #ModernDating #Communication #SingleParents #MentalHealth #SelfLove #Relationships #Masculinity #Healing #LatinoPodcast #PersonalGrowth #UnicornsDoExist #Podcast
16 JUL 2026 · What happens when you ask a man for his honest perspective... and he actually tells the truth?
This week's episode of Unicorns Do Exist was supposed to be about dating as a single mom—but somewhere between childhood stories, relationship advice, family trauma, and plenty of laughs, it became one of the deepest conversations we've ever recorded.Vanessa is joined by a trusted friend for an unfiltered conversation about what modern dating really looks like, why single moms deserve better, how childhood shapes our relationships, and what healthy masculinity actually looks like today.Together, they dive into:
- Dating after divorce and as a single parent
- Growing up in Latino families and breaking generational trauma
- Why emotional intelligence is one of the sexiest green flags
- Therapy, vulnerability, and why healing isn't just for women
- What men wish women understood—and what women wish men would finally say out loud.
- Building healthy relationships instead of repeating old patterns
Raw, funny, vulnerable, and full of the dark humor that makes Unicorns Do Exist feel like you're talking with your best friends at 2 a.m., this conversation became so powerful that we couldn't fit it into one episode.✨ Part 2 drops next week—and trust us, you're going to want to hear where this conversation goes next.
If you're navigating dating, healing after heartbreak, or learning to love yourself again, this episode is for you.Follow https://www.tiktok.com/@fkn_rabbit?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc& https://www.instagram.com/el_conejo_tatuado?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
9 JUL 2026 · This week on https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Vanessa shares how a tournament she never expected to love became a powerful reminder of what truly connects us. From cheering for Mexico with family to witnessing heartbreaking moments of cruelty—and inspiring acts of kindness—this episode explores the beautiful (and messy) reality of being human.You'll hear stories about community, culture, healing old wounds, finding pride in your roots, and why empathy matters now more than ever. Vanessa also dives into viral World Cup moments, internet justice, the importance of speaking up when something is wrong, and how one simple game can unite millions of people across languages, beliefs, and borders.If you've ever felt disconnected, missed home, questioned humanity, or needed a reminder that good people still exist, this episode is for you.✨ In this episode:
- Why the World Cup became about so much more than soccer
- The healing power of family, culture, and community
- The difference between celebrating life and losing your humanity
- How social media can hold people accountable
- Finding hope in a world that often feels divided
- Why seeing life through the eyes of love changes everything
Because sometimes the greatest victory isn't lifting a trophy... it's remembering we're all on the same team.🎙️ New episodes every week.Don't forget... Unicorns Do Exist. And yes, you are one of them.
25 JUN 2026 · Have you ever met someone and instantly felt like they were meant to cross your path?
In this heartfelt and surprisingly funny episode of https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrVanessa sits down with special guest Marco for a raw conversation about grief, healing, manifestation, personal growth, and the people who enter our lives exactly when we need them most.Together they explore how pain can become our greatest teacher, why some relationships are meant to help us grow instead of stay, and how shifting your mindset can completely transform your reality. From losing parents at a young age to overcoming depression, challenging cultural beliefs, and learning to trust the journey, this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and a few laughs along the way.You'll hear conversations about:
🦄 Why pain is often the world's most expensive life coach
✨ Healing after loss and heartbreak
🦄 The truth about loneliness, healing, and human connection
✨ Relationships, love, and personal growth
🦄 Breaking cultural expectations and creating your own reality
✨ Why some people are sent into your life for a reasonThis episode is equal parts wisdom, laughter, spiritual awakening, and "well... that escalated quickly."So if you've been feeling stuck, heartbroken, lost, or like life has personally selected you as its favorite chew toy, this conversation might be exactly what you need.
After all, we're all headed to the same destination eventually.You might as well enjoy the ride.🦄 Hit play, send this episode to the friend who needs a gentle shove out of their existential crisis, and remember:Unicorns do exist. Sometimes they're just slightly traumatized, heavily caffeinated, and figuring it out one bad decision at a time.
#UnicornsDoExist #Manifestation #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthPodcast #LawOfAttraction #SelfDevelopment #MindsetShift #AbundanceMindset #SpiritualGrowth #LifeLessons
18 JUN 2026 · I survived heartbreak. I survived separation. I survived becoming a single mom.So why did one innocent suggestion about Disneyland send me into a full-blown emotional crisis?In this episode of Unicorns Do Exist, I'm sharing a realization I never expected to have: dating isn't the scary part anymore. Flirting? Fine. First dates? Easy. Butterflies? Bring them on.But the moment someone wants to be part of my son's world, my fight-or-flight response is activated.We're diving into the realities of dating as a single mom, the fear of introducing someone to your child, and why building a future with someone can feel scarier than surviving a breakup. I also explore growing up without examples of healthy blended families, learning to trust after heartbreak, and the uncomfortable question many of us avoid:Am I protecting my son... or am I protecting myself?
If you've ever rebuilt your life after divorce, struggled with vulnerability, or found yourself pushing away good people because getting close feels terrifying, this episode is for you.Because sometimes healing isn't learning how to be alone.Sometimes healing is learning how to let someone stay.🎙️ In this episode:
- Dating after divorce as a single mom
- When to introduce someone to your child
- Fear of commitment and vulnerability
- Healthy boundaries vs emotional walls
- Blended families and rebuilding trust
- Letting go of survival mode
- Learning to receive love again
Whether you're navigating single motherhood, healing from heartbreak, or wondering if you're sabotaging your own happiness, grab your coffee, your emotional support snack, and let's unpack it together.Because apparently...I survived divorce. Disneyland is what almost took me out. 🏰💀🦄
🎧 Subscribe to https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrfor honest conversations about relationships, dating, personal growth, healing, mental health, self-discovery, motherhood, and creating a life you love after heartbreak.
11 JUN 2026 · What if the very things that almost broke you were actually shaping the person you're meant to become?
This Pride Month, we're having the conversation that too many people are afraid to have.In one of the most raw, vulnerable, and honest episodes of https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Vanessa sits down with a longtime friend to unpack the realities of growing up LGBTQ+ in Latino families, battling mental health struggles, navigating addiction, surviving devastating heartbreak, and finding the courage to heal.From childhood trauma and family expectations to recovery, self-acceptance, and learning how to embrace your authentic self, this episode pulls back the curtain on experiences many people live through—but few are willing to talk about openly.You'll hear stories about:
✨ Growing up gay in a traditional Hispanic household
✨ Mental health stigma in the LGBTQ+ and Latino communities
✨ Addiction, recovery, and reclaiming your life
✨ Family trauma, forgiveness, and healing generational wounds
✨ First heartbreaks that leave lasting scars
✨ Self-love, resilience, and personal transformation
✨ Why authenticity is the greatest act of courageIf you've ever felt different, struggled with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, identity, or simply wondered if life gets better after your darkest moments—this episode is for you.
Because healing isn't linear. Recovery isn't perfect. And sometimes the strongest people are the ones who have fallen apart and chosen to rebuild anyway.⚠️ Fair warning: This conversation may make you laugh, cry, reflect, and see your own story in a completely different light.Don't wait to listen to this one. Someone you love—or maybe even you—needs to hear this message today.Thank you Juan For sharing your Storry with us 🎧 Press play now and join the conversation.
#PrideMonth #LGBTQPodcast #MentalHealthPodcast #AddictionRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfLove #LatinoCommunity #PersonalGrowth #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #ComingOutStory #Pride2026 #UnicornsDoExist #LifeCoachingPodcast #AuthenticLiving #RecoveryStory #LGBTQVoices #HealingAfterHeartbreak #MentalHealthMatters #PodcastForWomenAndMen
4 JUN 2026 · What happens when your darkest chapter gets used against you… and you decide to tell the truth anyway?
In this raw, emotional, and deeply personal Pride Month episode of https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Vanessa opens up about a part of her story she's never fully shared before.After a recent court battle where her past mental health struggles were used in an attempt to question her ability to be a mother, Vanessa refuses to stay silent. She takes listeners back to a traumatic event from 2018, the PTSD episode that changed her life, her journey through depression, anxiety, therapy, medication, and the powerful lessons she learned about healing, resilience, and self-advocacy.This episode isn't about being a victim—it's about surviving, rebuilding, and becoming stronger than anyone thought possible.Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, LGBTQ+ acceptance, or simply trying to heal from life's hardest moments, this conversation will remind you that your story does not define your future.✨ In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
- How PTSD, anxiety, and depression can impact everyday life
- The truth about therapy, medication, and healing
- Why staying silent to keep the peace often costs you your own peace
- How to develop a stronger mindset after trauma
- The powerful message Vanessa wishes every young person could hear
If you've ever felt alone, misunderstood, judged by your past, or like your hardest battles are invisible to everyone around you, this episode is for you.Because the people who keep going when life knocks them down aren't broken...They're the unicorns.🦄 Listen now. This may be the episode someone you love needs to hear today.
28 MAY 2026 · "I went from ‘men are gross’ to ‘WAIT… why is HE cute?’ Send help!"
This episode is pure Chisme, chaos, and character development. I’m talking dating after a decade-long relationship, postpartum confidence, rediscovering my flirt game, deleting Hinge 47 times, giving out fake numbers, and entering my fluid era like a telenovela plot twist.We get into:
• dating as a newly single mom
• feminine energy vs masculine energy
• why waxing + coffee scrubs = personality traits
• kissing like I forgot how
• men with zero emotional intelligence
• and the identity crisis of “coming out” as straight… againIf you need a laugh, a cry, or a “girl, SAME,” this episode is it.✨ https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr& https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VUpb9xZScgvUsSDpj850R?si=QQXN1vozQZ6VzDaBR7ee_w — your healed, unhinged era starts here.
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Meet Vanessa — first-gen Latina, single mom, lesbian, life coach, and your new hype-woman for healing and high vibes. In Unicorns Do Exist, she’s breaking stigmas, spilling a little cheesemé,...
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Meet Vanessa — first-gen Latina, single mom, lesbian, life coach, and your new hype-woman for healing and high vibes. In Unicorns Do Exist, she’s breaking stigmas, spilling a little cheesemé, and serving real talk about mental health, heartbreak, and the messy-beautiful glow-up that comes from owning your story. Whether you’ve ever been told you’re “too much” or you just know you’re meant for more, this is your reminder that your magic is real — and it’s time to shine. 🌈✨
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| Organization | Vanessa Ruiz |
| Categories | Personal Journals |
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