Welcome to our Podcast
Somos Padres is a parenting podcast created and hosted by husband and wife duo,
Paulo Menchaca and Yesenia Mendoza-Menchaca.
Episode 38: We are finally back!

In this episode Paulo and Yesenia are finally back from an extended hiatus. They talk about what they have been up to during this extended break. What happened? They talk about their recent trip to New York City and the major “aha!” moment that Yesenia had while she was there and the hard conversation that […]
Episode 37: Thoughts on the College Cheating Scandal

In this episode Paulo and Yesenia start off by sharing an update on their whereabouts these past few weeks and in particular their key takeaways after going to see Marianne Williamson and Eckhart Tolle last weekend. But Yesenia and Paulo quickly get to the topic at hand which is to reflect on the recent College […]
Episode 36: The “inner child”

In this episode Paulo and Yesenia give us an update on their family life. Paulo lets us know how his dad is doing health-wise and Yesenia talks about a recent awakening in her spiritual life. After the updates Paulo and Yesenia get straight into discussing the “inner child”. They share their understanding of the inner […]
Episode 35: Interview with Mimi & Junior Magaña Part 2

In this episode Paulo and Yesenia start off by sharing their recent parenting experience while hiking with their children. Paulo and Yesenia take time to reflect on the moment and Yesenia helps Paulo to realize how his strong reaction was rooted in his own core issues and not a reaction linked to the kids behavior. […]
Episode 34: Interview with Mimi & Junior Magaña

Welcome to this episode of Somos Padres. This episode is incredibly special for Paulo and Yesenia as they interview one of their favorite couples, Junior and Mimi Magaña, who are also their compadres. Mimi and Junior have been married for 17 years and are raising three children, Moose 15, Xavi 11 & Maricruz 8. Their […]
Episode 33: Reconsidering our intentions

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 […]