Paulo and Yesenia are back to Somos Padres with a new podcast intro, new podcast cover art and an update on their life! The year started with the health decline and eventual passing of Paulo’s father and in this episode Paulo and Yesenia talk about the experience. Paulo shares how he is coping, what he […]
In this episode we welcome back Paulo to the podcast and he finally shares his Vipassana 10-day silent meditation experience. He shares what the most challenging part of the experience was for him and also his breakthroughs. Yesenia also shares what she has seen as the major difference in his behavior since returning from the […]
Somos Padres is back! In this first episode of 2019 Paulo and Yesenia talk about their experience with manifestation and goal setting. From this place, they share three perspectives to consider as you move forward with any goals or intentions for the year. (1) May self-reflection be a part of your process. (2) May you […]
As the year comes to a close, I would like to offer our readers and followers something to ponder upon. What are we striving for in our lives? What are the aspects of the human condition that we stand for? And, who do we think we are and whom we can become? I am asking […]
We have been asked a couple times how Paulo became such a reflective and communicative partner. Well, in today’s episode Paulo and Yesenia try to figure this out. The reflective person that he is today is very different from the Paulo that Yesenia married. Paulo shares the belief systems that shaped his attitudes at the […]
Summer break is now over and the hosts, Paulo and Yesenia, are now both on the show to talk about the summer. They do not hold back and kick it off with a disagreement that they had while recording the podcast episode that ultimately led them to re-record the episode and hash it out. Once […]
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia are both back to give you an update on their lives. They also share a recent disagreement that they had while visiting Washington DC. Listen to them reflect on the moment and share how they got thru it. More importantly they have a wonderful interview with Rosie Cayetano, Parent […]
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia share the second half of the conversation with the creative powerhouse behind Born in June Creative, Betsy and Josh, to have a conversation about their experience at the 2017 Evolve Conference. In this episode you will get to hear what Betsy and Josh knew about conscious parenting before the […]
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia sat down with the creative powerhouse behind Born in June Creative, Betsy and Josh, to have a conversation about their experience at the 2017 Evolve Conference. This is the first half of that conversation. In this episode you will get to hear about how Betsy and Josh were raised, how their […]
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia take on Empathy. They both strongly believe that empathy has the potential to revolutionize your relationship with your children and change the world. They give you examples of how they have used empathy to help their children move through challenging moments and how it is enriching their own relationship. They also emphasize […]
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give you a quick update on their lives and their recent parenting issues. They also share the interview they did of Paulo’s parents during their recent trip to Mexico. Paulo’s parents, Juan e Irene Menchaca, explore their own upbringing, el machismo, and what they would do differently. Paulo listens […]
Welcome to Episode 5! This week on the podcast Paulo and Yesenia share with you what happened after Episode 4. They each take a moment to self-reflect and try to figure out where some of their behavior patterns come from. They also share how they see parenting and marriage and what has been helping them […]
Welcome to Episode 4! In this episode Paulo and Yesenia reflect on the ups and downs of their recent three-week vacation with their kids to Mexico. Things get deep fast as Yesenia struggles with being a fraud after losing it with her kids while on vacation and also reveals some heavy feelings she had been […]
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia conduct their first interview of fellow Padres, Laura & Michael. Laura and Mike have been parenting for twelve years and as you will hear, they had a challenging start as parents but then they realized that they were stronger than they thought. Listen in as Laura and Mike share […]
In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give an update on their life, reflect on a recent parenting moment, and offer an alternative way of thinking about control and punishment.
Paulo and Yesenia introduce themselves and what led this husband and wife duo to start the Somos Padres Podcast. You can find us on www.somos-padres.com and follow us on Instagram @somos.padres. Check out our episodes available every other Saturday.
I was 28 years old when I became a father. At least from my perspective, I wanted to have a son that I could love, mold, and shape into the best version of myself. He would be more athletic, a smart risk taker, outgoing, and a much better eloquent speaker and transcend my personal attributes. […]
Yes, as you may have heard in last weeks blog it took me a long time to give parenting classes a chance. When my wife first suggested we take parenting classes (spring 2013) my thoughts were: Why do I need to take a parenting class? I am a grown man. I have no addictions. I […]
I was reviewing some work emails when I hear that the kids are fighting over the cell phone. Paulo is saying that he just wants to look at something and Victoria is saying “no!” Then I hear a physical struggle over the phone and all of a sudden a really loud shriek. I am quickly […]
