https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/de-la-roots--5337583 cultura, wisdom, and victories, the podcast amplifies BIPOC voices and stories that often go unheard. Each episode invites reflection, connection, and a deeper understanding of the communities that shape our world.

Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delaroots

Categories: Politics, History, Social Issues, Culture, Mental Health, Holistic Wellness]]>enSociety & CultureDe la Rootshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db6f14f99fce287eca608f7f1c9460d0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/de-la-roots--5337583Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:58:56 +0000Mireya GarciaMireya Garciade.la.rootss@gmail.comDe La Roots is a space for meaningful conversations that explore the roots of our social and political challenges. With a focus on lessons, cultura, wisdom, and victories, the podcast amplifies BIPOC voices and stories that often go unheard. Each... cultura, wisdom, and victories, the podcast amplifies BIPOC voices and stories that often go unheard. Each episode invites reflection, connection, and a deeper understanding of the communities that shape our world.

Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delaroots

Categories: Politics, History, Social Issues, Culture, Mental Health, Holistic Wellness]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-girlhood-isn-t-always-gentle-female-friendships-how-to-keep-them-and-when-to-let-go--70529161In this episode, Mireya sits down with her cousin Veronica for an honest conversation about the beauty and complexity of female friendships. Together, they reflect on the ways women show up for one another through different seasons of life—celebrating the laughter, the loyalty, and the quiet moments of support that often go unseen. They also explore the challenges that can arise in friendships: jealousy, miscommunication, growing apart, and learning how to set boundaries while still holding love for one another. Through storytelling and reflection, this conversation highlights how women can nurture friendships that are rooted in honesty, accountability, and deep care.

A little bit about our guest: 
Veronica is an early childhood educator with a deep passion for supporting the emotional well-being of children and families. She spent much of her adolescence and young adulthood involved in inner-city community outreach and service work, including trips to Uganda and Mexico that focused on youth and family support. These experiences shaped her commitment to breaking cycles of generational trauma and creating nurturing environments for children to thrive. Today, Veronica works closely with families as a preschool teacher, helping guide early childhood development while emphasizing emotional health, care, and community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70529161Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:58:56 +0000Mireya GarciaWe are back! In this episode, Mireya sits down with her cousin Veronica for an honest conversation about the beauty and complexity of female friendships. Together, they reflect on the ways women show up for one another through different seasons of...In this episode, Mireya sits down with her cousin Veronica for an honest conversation about the beauty and complexity of female friendships. Together, they reflect on the ways women show up for one another through different seasons of life—celebrating the laughter, the loyalty, and the quiet moments of support that often go unseen. They also explore the challenges that can arise in friendships: jealousy, miscommunication, growing apart, and learning how to set boundaries while still holding love for one another. Through storytelling and reflection, this conversation highlights how women can nurture friendships that are rooted in honesty, accountability, and deep care.

A little bit about our guest: 
Veronica is an early childhood educator with a deep passion for supporting the emotional well-being of children and families. She spent much of her adolescence and young adulthood involved in inner-city community outreach and service work, including trips to Uganda and Mexico that focused on youth and family support. These experiences shaped her commitment to breaking cycles of generational trauma and creating nurturing environments for children to thrive. Today, Veronica works closely with families as a preschool teacher, helping guide early childhood development while emphasizing emotional health, care, and community.]]>3889cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-understanding-domestic-violence-communication-expectations-and-abuse--65262653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262653Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:50:40 +0000Mireya GarciaDomestic violence isn’t just physical—it’s about control, manipulation, and deeply ingrained societal norms. In this episode, we sit down with Pierre Fleury, a Violence Prevention Educator committed to ending intimate partner and gender-based...3635yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-hip-hop-and-politics--62432511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62432511Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:56:54 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we sit down with Carlos Somoza to discuss the history and influence of Hip Hop in Central America and Puerto Rico. 2362cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-the-history-of-western-medicine-in-the-u-s-the-importance-of-a-doula-and-the-impact-of-medical-racism-ft-zulie-jimenez--61153397
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61153397Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:49:46 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we dive deep into the history of Western Medicine in the United States with special guest- Zuleima Jimenez, a certified birth worker, who joins the discussion in exploring how its development is strongly linked to systemic exclusion...
]]>4218birth,doula,indigenous,knowledge,medical,medicine,racism,women,workercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-fast-fashion-identity-and-pop-culture-ft-nathan-elguea--60648221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60648221Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:01:05 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we delve into fast fashion, identity, and pop culture with our featured guest, Nathan Elguea. Tune in as we explore the intersections of consumer culture and personal expression in today's society.3347cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-lgbtqia2s-relationships-and-intersectionality-ft-sara-campos--59376141Our guest shares their experiences of grappling with intersecting identities, from navigating cultural expectations to reconciling their own internalized biases. Additionally, we examine the importance of fostering healthy queer relationship representation in film and media. By amplifying diverse voices and showcasing authentic narratives, we can challenge existing norms and empower LGBTQIA2s+ individuals to embrace their identities and love freely.


About our special guest: 
Originally from Ventura/Oxnard, CA, Sara knew they needed a change from their small city to a more significant, different experience. After randomly selecting Portland, OR, on the map, Sara moved in August 2016 to attend undergraduate school at Concordia University-Portland, where they graduated a semester early with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing with a minor in Sports Management. Once dedicated to an idea, Sara intentionally ensures they follow through. After determining they wanted to attend grad school out of college, they spent two years at Portland State University, where they received a Master of Business Administration in June 2023. If you ask Sara what they are proud of. They’ll initially be unsure, but ultimately, they have a lot! They are incredibly proud of their skate nonprofit and Queer Skate PDX team, who help them keep it running. Sara is proud of their skate advocacy work, community organizing, education, fiancee, family, and friends. If you tune into a conversation with Sara, you’ll often hear them talk about skating. However, when they’re not skating or working, you can find Sara working on reigniting their passion for creative arts like rug tufting, leather working, journaling, digital art, and poetry.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59376141Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:56:44 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we invite a special guest, Sara Campos, as we delve deep into the multifaceted journey of LGBTQIA2s+ individuals as they navigate the complex landscape of relationships amidst the backdrop of race, sexuality, and gender identity. From...Our guest shares their experiences of grappling with intersecting identities, from navigating cultural expectations to reconciling their own internalized biases. Additionally, we examine the importance of fostering healthy queer relationship representation in film and media. By amplifying diverse voices and showcasing authentic narratives, we can challenge existing norms and empower LGBTQIA2s+ individuals to embrace their identities and love freely.


About our special guest: 
Originally from Ventura/Oxnard, CA, Sara knew they needed a change from their small city to a more significant, different experience. After randomly selecting Portland, OR, on the map, Sara moved in August 2016 to attend undergraduate school at Concordia University-Portland, where they graduated a semester early with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing with a minor in Sports Management. Once dedicated to an idea, Sara intentionally ensures they follow through. After determining they wanted to attend grad school out of college, they spent two years at Portland State University, where they received a Master of Business Administration in June 2023. If you ask Sara what they are proud of. They’ll initially be unsure, but ultimately, they have a lot! They are incredibly proud of their skate nonprofit and Queer Skate PDX team, who help them keep it running. Sara is proud of their skate advocacy work, community organizing, education, fiancee, family, and friends. If you tune into a conversation with Sara, you’ll often hear them talk about skating. However, when they’re not skating or working, you can find Sara working on reigniting their passion for creative arts like rug tufting, leather working, journaling, digital art, and poetry.

]]>3158cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-adulting-in-2024-social-work-and-mental-health--58747295

About our guest: Henard is a 27-year-old, queer, disabled woman raised in Ojai, California. Henard received her bachelor's degree in psychology and Child Development from Cal Poly. While in San Luis Obispo, (SLO) she dedicated her work to providing community-based mental health services to children, youth, and their caregivers who were experiencing/at risk of homelessness, involved with Child Welfare Service or the justice system, and facing other behavioral challenges and socio-economic barriers. Henard is finishing her Master's in Social Work at the California State University of Northridge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58747295Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:14:17 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we invite- Emily Henard, as she shares her journey through adulthood, tips on self-care, experiencing an identity crisis, and balancing social work and her mental health. About our guest: Henard is a 27-year-old, queer, disabled...

About our guest: Henard is a 27-year-old, queer, disabled woman raised in Ojai, California. Henard received her bachelor's degree in psychology and Child Development from Cal Poly. While in San Luis Obispo, (SLO) she dedicated her work to providing community-based mental health services to children, youth, and their caregivers who were experiencing/at risk of homelessness, involved with Child Welfare Service or the justice system, and facing other behavioral challenges and socio-economic barriers. Henard is finishing her Master's in Social Work at the California State University of Northridge.]]>3579cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-toxic-work-culture-and-environment-ft-jodi-chin--56386328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56386328Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:53:22 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this week's episode, we sit down with Jodi Chin as she shares her personal experience navigating through different work environments as a woman of color. We discuss the micro-aggressions and blurred lines between what is considered professional and...4035cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-radical-art-ft-luis-lalo-and-bre--54421076Insta's:
@thirteencreativeprojects
@casaterra.co
@fuxkluis
@myvisualbottega
@briannalaurelss]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54421076Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:14:05 +0000Mireya GarciaOn this episode we invited the creatives behind Thirteen Creative Projects and Casaterra that make art dedicated to communal love, identity, and resistance. This is a special episode because all these creatives including Anita are from San Pedro, CA...Insta's:
@thirteencreativeprojects
@casaterra.co
@fuxkluis
@myvisualbottega
@briannalaurelss]]>3590community,film,graphicdesign,radical,radicalart,resistance,revolutionary,sanpedro,sanpedrocaclean226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-the-child-labor-crisis-involving-immigrant-children--53811198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53811198Wed, 10 May 2023 20:18:05 +0000Mireya GarciaJoin us in this week's episode as we discuss the dangerous jobs that violate child labor laws including the factories that make well-known brands we use today. We touch on the language barriers, low wages, and harsh conditions these kids endure for a...3594capitalism,child,child exploitation,childlabor,crisis,exploitation,immigrant,immigration,labor,survival,violenceclean224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-bipoc-representation-in-film--53498871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53498871Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:05:07 +0000Mireya GarciaThis week, we invite special guest, Braxton Barnhill, a young film school student at SMC, and aspiring film director, from Indianapolis, IN to share his perspective on BIPOC representation in film. Whether it be historic, classic, or current- we share...3546bipocinfilm,film,representationclean223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-the-foster-care-system-and-families-of-color--53291422
Some films to put you on if you are interested in learning more about this topic: Watch: This Is Us and Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53291422Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:42:05 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we invite miss King, a young Director from Compton, California to discuss the flaws of the foster care system. King shares her personal experience growing up as a "ward of the state" as she bluntly puts it-and the harsh reality her...
Some films to put you on if you are interested in learning more about this topic: Watch: This Is Us and Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu.]]>4862adoption,familiesofcolor,fostercare,generational,system,traumaclean222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-fatphobia-and-body-positivity--52883513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52883513Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:25:42 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we look at the roots of Fatphobia, where it began, and how it pertains to pop culture today. Each host shares their own experience growing up in a time when the term "Body Positivity" did not exist. We discuss the term "Sazon", our...3378bipoc,bodypositivity,brownwomen,fatphobia,intersectionality,womenyes221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-a-recap-and-a-wrap-of-2022--52356643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52356643Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:29:45 +0000Mireya GarciaIt's the LAST episode to wrap up 2022! We share a little recap and reflect on the year as well as share what we look forward to regarding our jobs, academia, relationships, mental health, and our podcast!2090brownwomen,chicanas,culture,latinas,latinx,societyclean120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-relationships-red-flags-ghosting-and-solitude--52241930On this week's episode, we invite Claudia and Isabel, two brilliant first-generation grad students attending CSULA, to discuss their personal dating experiences. From dating for fun, paying attention to red flags, and learning how to enjoy being alone rather than feeling lonely this season. These women share their hardships, worst dates, and what they have learned about themselves this year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52241930Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:56:47 +0000Mireya GarciaTW: Domestic abuse On this week's episode, we invite Claudia and Isabel, two brilliant first-generation grad students attending CSULA, to discuss their personal dating experiences. From dating for fun, paying attention to red flags, and learning how...On this week's episode, we invite Claudia and Isabel, two brilliant first-generation grad students attending CSULA, to discuss their personal dating experiences. From dating for fun, paying attention to red flags, and learning how to enjoy being alone rather than feeling lonely this season. These women share their hardships, worst dates, and what they have learned about themselves this year.]]>3864brownwomen,dating,girlcode,latinawomen,redflags,relationships,solitudeyes1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-colorism-in-latin-america-part-ii-ft-randy-santiago--51769444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51769444Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:42:47 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, Anita, Mireya, and special Guest Randy Santiago tackle colorism. A topic that is rarely talked about amongst Latinx folks. It is a form of discrimination that continues to divide the Brown/Latinx community. Learn how this hateful bias...3958clean118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-signs-of-grooming--51710264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51710264Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:24:58 +0000Mireya GarciaTRIGGER WARNING! This episode talks about grooming, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, etc amongst adults. We go into what adult grooming may look like especially within fileds that have hierarchies of power.3029chicana,femicide,grooming,heirarchy,latinapodcast,saawareness,socialyes117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-privilege-pt-2--51293276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51293276Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:56:30 +0000Mireya GarciaOn this episode we do a deeper dive into priviledge! Priviledge isn't always through skin color - we must also take into consideration class, sex, religion, gender, etc.3609chicanas,identity,intersectional,political,privilege,socialissues,socialjustice,whitesupremacyyes116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-healing-adulting--50694116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50694116Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:48:10 +0000Mireya GarciaOn this episode we discuss healing and what that entails for us along with some tips. We also dive into our adult world, tapping into what we thought it would be to what it really is. TRIGGER WARNING!4490adulting,brownwomen,healing,innerhealing,latinas,latinawomenyes115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-relationships-with-women-part-ii--50063291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50063291Sun, 05 Jun 2022 02:49:55 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this week's episode, we invite a special Mujer, Claudia Guerra to share her story of how she navigated through her adolescence while trying to create healthy relationships with women and how painful it can be to lose a best friend. Stay tuned as we...5049blackwomen,brownwomen,feminism,fittingin,identity,identitystruggles,socialissues,womanhood,womanism,womenyes114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-mass-incarceration--50063011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50063011Sun, 05 Jun 2022 02:06:08 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this week's episode, we brought Professor Nathan Lopez back to inform us about the origins and effects of Mass Incarceration in the United States. Mass incarceration is a complex issue that systematically affects BIPOC communities through...4021bipoc,blackcommunity,blackmen,blackwomen,brownmen,brownwomen,coloinialism,colonization,criticalracetheory,crt,ethnicstudies,latinccommunity,massincarceration,prisonindustrialcomplex,schooltoprisonpipeline,socialissues,whitesupremacyyes113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-toxic-masculinity-part-ii--49857202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49857202Thu, 19 May 2022 06:59:05 +0000Mireya GarciaWe are back! Its been a minute...on this week's episode, we invite Nigel Archer, a young writer/producer who goes in depth about how he is practicing to unlearn toxic behaviors and unconscious biases in our communities and primarily in our home....4159bipoc,ethnichouseholds,femicide,feminism,latinxcommunity,latinxculture,machismo,manhood,mmiw,socialissues,toxicmasculinity,whitesupremacy,womanismyes112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-history-and-relationships-of-policing-part-1--49463951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49463951Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:15:05 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this week’s episode, our special guest, Professor Nathan Lopez discusses the history of policing from the 13th century until the 1990s. Given that we are in the United States, we focus specifically on capitalism and its connection with policing...4596bipoc,blackcommunity,criticalracetheory,crt,history,historyofpolice,historyofpolicing,latinx,latinxcommunity,police,policing,socialissues,whitesupremacyyes111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-generational-trauma-and-latinx-parenting--49495375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49495375Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:32:00 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this week's episode, we reveal generational wounds and toxic parenting in our community. Most of our information was pulled from the account Latinx parenting on IG and the book “All About Love” by Bell Hooks. We focus on our experiences in our...4247bipoc,blackcommunity,browncommunity,community,criticalracetheory,crt,ethnicbackgrounds,generationaltrauma,identity,identitystruggles,latinx,latinxcommunity,traumayes110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-unpacking-privilege--49139314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49139314Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:18:50 +0000Mireya GarciaThis week we sit down with Kalani Robinson, a student-activist attending CSULA. In our discussion, we unpack the different privileges in our society, intersectionality, and tips on how to be an ally for those who don't carry the same privileges. We...4376bipoc,blackwomen,brownwomen,privilege,socialjusticeyes19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-mental-health-and-activism--48955938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48955938Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:26:48 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this episode, we discuss the importance of mental health and activism. This subject affects everybody but as always we share our experiences as women of color. We discuss the struggle to find a good therapist, burnout, self-care, and much more. We...4204activism,activist,bipoc,burnout,criticalracetheory,feminism,health,mentalhealth,socialmovements,womanismyes18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-racism-colorism-in-the-latinx-community--48786781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48786781Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:53:40 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this week's episode, we sit down and talk about a critical subject that isn't talked about enough in the Latinx community- racism and colorism. We share our own experiences regarding colorism growing up, anti-Blackness rhetoric, internalized...4109bipoc,chicanx,colonialism,colonization,colorism,community,criticalracetheory,crt,latinx,latinxcommunity,racism,whitesupremacyyes17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-first-gen-latinx-chicanx-woman-experience--48595594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48595594Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:11:07 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this week's episode, we invite Isabel Gurrola to the platica as we share our experiences as three first generation Latinx/Chicanx women. We discuss the "hustle culture", imposter syndrome and the strive to be successful for ourselves and our...2973academia,brown,brownwoman,brownwomen,chicana,chicanx,colonization,experience,feminism,firstgeneration,identity,intersectionality,latina,latinx,losangeles,mexican,mujer,womanexperience,womanhood,womanismyes16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-femicide-and-violence-against-bipoc-women--48491844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48491844Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:16:48 +0000Mireya GarciaTRIGGER WARNING! In this episode, we touch bases on the history and experiences that BIPOC woman face (including our own) within our society regarding sexual violence and femicide.3732blackwomen,brownwomen,femicide,girls,latina,latinx,mmiw,sexualassault,violence,womanhood,womenyes15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-talk-what-sex-education-didn-t-teach-us--48420770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48420770Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:52:44 +0000Mireya GarciaThis week's episode we talk about the toxic misconceptions of sex with special guest, Axel Hernandez (instagram: axel.hz). We discuss the birds, the bees and everything inbetween! Including personal experience and sharing advice we wish we had learned...2892bodypositivity,feminism,lgbtq,lgbtqia2s+,queer,queercommunity,sex,sexeducation,thetalk,womanhood,womanismyes14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-machismo-ft-fabian-pavon--48287608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48287608Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:01:36 +0000Mireya GarciaThis weeks episode we sit down with a special guest Fabián Pavón, where we discuss the toxicity of machismo in the classroom, in our home, and how it shapes our community. Pavón shares his experience as a Chicano and gives a message to our brothers...2962communidad,community,feminism,identity,latino,latinx,machismo,mexican,patriarchy,womanhood,womanismyes13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-feminism-womanism-and-relationships-with-women--48197283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48197283Fri, 07 Jan 2022 01:46:24 +0000Mireya GarciaIn this weeks episode we discuss the complexity of feminism and elaborate the term "intersectionality" in feminism. We also discuss what womanism is and how it differentiates from feminism. However both equally are meant to empower women in society....4828activism,beingawoman,bipoc,culture,feminism,history,identity,intersectionality,machismo,patriarchy,radicalfeminism,riotgirl,stereotypes,womanhood,womanism,womenleaders,womenofcoloryes12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-de-la-roots-intro--48106271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48106271Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:06:48 +0000Mireya GarciaAn intro to "De la Roots" and what our purpose is with our podcasts.2323bipoc,brown,colonization,criticalracetheory,decolonize,feminism,history,identity,intersectionality,politics,socialscience,womanhood,womanismyes11full