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In the previous episode, your two favorite co-hosts discussed insurance and caregiving for aging parents. This episode continues the conversation focusing more on your co-hosts as they discuss retirement or the lack thereof for millennials and future generations. As the average millennial continues to struggle with false promises made from previous…

Adults are continuing to live longer and longer but nobody talks about growing old in America. Healthcare appears to be more accessible and more reliable than ever before; however, for our older population, language, lack of medical comprehensiveness, and lack of adequate resources isn’t often discussed when we DO talk about growing old. Join your …

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Alright alright tune in to watch your two favorite co-hosts respond and discuss comments on the Selfishness of America series. Per usual the comments are interesting to say the least, so pull up a seat and listen to what folks thought about the series across America. ------------------------------ Connect with Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

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Your two wonderful co-hosts spend a lot of time thinking of (and appreciating) Autumn. With us living in Chicago, we are a rare breed of folks who love Autumn, and do not mind the colder months. Take a break from your schedule to listen to Lyzeth talk about how her family, religion, and holiday baking (pumpkin cheesecake!) play an important role in…

Extra, extra hear all about it! Your two favorite co-hosts are giving updates our their health journey and all the exciting health ideas coming down the pipeline. ------------------------------ Connect with Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/perspectiveslmpodcast -------------------------------- Musi…

It’s your two favorite co-hosts favorite time of year, well almost, Christmas is less than six months away, and we had to do a Christmas in July episode. Tune in to hear all about our family traditions, holiday baking, and why we love holiday movies so darn much ------------------------------ Connect with Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pe…

Over the past couple weeks, this country witnessed just how simple-minded and self-absorbed a particular musical artist illustrated the uptick in old white supremacy values. This display further shows the disconnect occurring in the US. Tune in to hear how selfishness in America is taking this country back decades and erasing all meaningful equitab…

Other than the obvious, what does fast food and large portion size have in common? Both are considered just a part of American culture. If you go to another country, these are two of the ways foreigners associate Americans with American culture. During this episode your two favorite co-hosts will divulge into our perspectives of how American cultur…

Opportunity, prosperity, equality ...just a few (of many) buzzwords that people often associated with the American Dream. Coined in the 1930s, the idea behind the American Dream believed in those three words. However, somewhere, the lines blurred, and what was once considered the dream for all citizens began to shift to only those who could afford …

Goodness gracious folks have a lot of thoughts on preventable injectables and those who use them! There’s a line drawn in the sand with those who need the medicines for prevention vs those who are actively using the medicines to fight chronic illnesses. In the midst of all the controversy, pharmaceuticals and insurance companies are continuing to s…

Yes! Your favorite co-hosts are on two of the hottest injectables - Ozempic and Mounjaro. Tune in to hear all about our health management journey from the good to the bad and all in-between. ------------------------------ Connect with Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/perspectiveslmpodcast ---------…

Of an estimated 3.6 trillion spent on healthcare annually, only 3 percent is spent on public health and prevention care. With prescription drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro on the rise, everyone has something negative to say about those using it. Tune in to hear your two favorite co-hosts reveal their journeys with obesity, and how capitalism domi…

Perspectives with Lyzeth & Martina is back for a fourth season! Listen in as we share a small preview of what is to come during this new season ------------------------------ Connect with Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/perspectiveslmpodcast -------------------------------- Music: https://www.purp…

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Meet Chicago native, Lissette, an urban planning and housing advocate! Lisette and your favorite co-hosts have a conversation on Chicago housing and the effects of gentrification in Black and Brown neighborhoods. Tune in to hear more about the “drive until you qualify” and “columbusing of a community” and much more! ------------------------------ C…

A Board of Directors hold much power and influence, and a nonprofit board is in many ways, no different. During this conversation, you hear Ellen explain the good and oftentimes challenges of having a board of directors. Theoretically, Board of Directors hold organizations accountable, and in nonprofit it is a way to make sure the organization is d…

Meet the dynamic and wonderful Ellen, a life-long Chicagoan and community organizer! Your favorite co-hosts are honored to have a real conversation with her around the wonders of nonprofits but also the ills that society places on the sector. “The challenge of the nonprofit sector is often that we are filling in places where we as a society have be…

Oh my - a nerve was struck! Your favorite co-hosts are back, and this time it is in response to a series of mean comments around our Dating While Fat episode. Whomever these individuals are, you proved our point that society hates fat women (thanks for outing yourselves). The hate of fatness, a learned behavior, in America is deeply rooted in white…

Tune in for Part 2 with Pastor Gabby as she tells us more about her church’s vision statement, and how impactful it is for her community. Not many churches focus and speak on Black Lives Matters or personal and public health, however; Pastor Gabby has made these issues a key focus of her ministry. Churches of the past have been involved in politica…

Your favorite co-hosts had the honored experience of speaking with Pastor Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes. Hear all about her journey to pastorhood - from her beginnings in Dallas with a mother as a pastor to realizing her calling to serve after being a publicist. Tune in to hear her passionately speak on the importance of women in ministry. Pastor Gabby Cudjo…

In this episode we explore how American's are contributing to the gentrification of countries such as Mexico and communities in the U.S. ------------------------------ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/perspectiveslmpodcast —----------------------------- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

Join your favorite co-hosts as we touch on dating, and how difficult it is to date while fat. Yes, dating is hard, especially in the technological world we live in, but if you’re a big girl, it is much harder. Tune in to hear all about the rollercoaster of dating! ------------------------------ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ F…

Join us as we discuss Quiet Quitting and share our thoughts on this phrase that has taken a hold in workplaces and the media. ------------------------------ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/perspectiveslmpodcast —----------------------------- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WTa9Gohd…

This week Lisa speaks with your favorite co-hosts about being a working mom. You’ll hear Lisa talk about how she had to manage her finances, as well as her health and wellbeing, while being on maternity leave. Additionally, Lisa speaks on being a working, breastfeeding mom and not having a proper designated location to store her milk, or pump. Twic…

Welcome Back Listeners and Viewers! Your favorite co-hosts are kicking off the Women in Leadership series with Lisa, a high powered executive at a major global nonprofit. Lisa takes us through her journey from her initial thoughts on wanting to be a physical therapist to leading a fundraiser for a beloved family member that led her to the nonprofit…

On this week's episode we sit down to have a conversation on women's reproductive rights. Take a moment to listen in as we share our thoughts on the reversal of Roe v. Wade. ------------------------------ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/perspectiveslmpodcast —----------------------------- YouTube Chan…

In the wrap up, your favorite co-hosts bring the conversation full circle. One of our final conversations focuses on “norm violation”, and how most women who go against the norm face negative and prejudice backlash. The Why Men Hate Women series has not only been eye-opening for Lyzeth and Martina, but we hope it is eye-opening for our audience. Tu…

Ok, so the patriarchy may hate women, but capitalism surely loves us! From the “pink tax” to unpaid work, women contribute heavily to the US economy. Without our labor or targeted marketing, the US would not sustain itself. Up to 75% of caregivers are women, and men make up around 50% of those who need caregiving. From grocery shopping, gas, daycar…

Throughout history, society always “default to male”. Everything seen (heard, prepared) is for the male gaze or perspective. From the beginning, men were the hunters, but what were the women doing? We did everything else - tending to the family, the community, the home, work that is still considered less than. Men wear “blinders” because they can, …

Welcome to the first episode for this series! Yes, violence against women unfortunately has always been a very dire issue in the world, in the US. For some reason, a number of men choose to harm women, and your co-hosts are exploring WHY. What in the world have women done to men to make them hate us so badly?? It is no secret that the white (majori…

Your wonderful co-hosts are self-proclaimed introverts - so let’s talk about it! Being an introvert is not about social anxiety or not liking people (not all the time anyway). It is about energy or the drain of how social interactions can be for introverts. Workplace office culture is already consuming but when you’re an introvert, you’re exhausted…

Come on back for part 3 as your fav co-hosts discuss women being alone - especially as us millennials are getting older. Let’s normalize women being alone, not having kids, and having a meaningful life regardless. We all know that the Bible speaks on being “fruitful and multiply”, which works for many, but some women are looking beyond and deciding…

Welcome back to part 2 of this very interesting conversation around chivalry(or the lack thereof). Your fav co-hosts are exploring safety, specifically women’s safety. Immediately locking your doors, not parking next to unmarked vans, always being aware of how you SHOULD dress around men are some of the things women have to worry about on a daily b…

Join your favorite co-hosts as we catch a breather to have a little fun! Is chivalry dead?! No, really is chivalry dead? Lyzeth and Martina spend time discussing two stories of the lost hope of dating, and the dire circumstances women are facing in the 21st century. From the audacity to the tomfoolery, the dating world is very strange for women rig…

Perspectives with Lyzeth and Martina is taking a short break. Take a listen as we share the why and what we will be doing during this short hiatus! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectiveslm/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/perspectiveslmpodcast —--------------------------------- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WTa9GohdVWXCZ…

What a journey this series has been! Lyzeth and Martina recap the “Shattering the Veil” series and the impact white supremacy has on the American healthcare system. From healthcare is a business to the deeply rooted racism that exists, this series opened all of our eyes. If you still need to catch up on the series, binge it, because you do not want…

Did you know that modern gynecology and neonatal procedures and methods were discovered on the slaves of black women and children? This week’s conversation focuses on how women are often discounted when they have medical issues - particularly WOC and plus size women. For centuries women’s pain has always been considered less than because of patriar…

This week Lyzeth and Martina dive into the deeply rooted white supremacy history of the American healthcare system. From W.E.B. Dubois’ “The Philadelphia Negro” to statistics release 2018 stating that “...black women die 2 ½ times more often than white women in pregnancy-related deaths”, we’ve had the same conversations, with minual change, for ove…

Join your lovely co-hosts as they continue the healthcare in America discussion - from their perspectives! Listen as they open the conversation discussing safety net hospitals in Chicago, and oftentimes how the investment is not being put into those hospitals. As they bring their real-life health experiences, you’ll hear them discuss even if you ha…

Continuing the conversation, Carmen speaks to patient centered care and how electronic medical records are not as helpful as they could be due to antiquated systems. You will hear how medical insurances saved millions of dollars at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and about the hidden costs not shared with patients. Be curious about your hea…

Welcome Chicago’s own Carmen Vergara, who grew up in Little Village, and now serves as the COO of a well-known healthcare clinic. Trained as a nurse, Carmen discusses her education, and notes that “we stood out” when speaking of the five Latinx students in her cohort. You’ll hear her explain that based on bias, medical professionals will describe t…

Tune in with Lyzeth and Martina as they wrap up conversations with Dr. Mejia. In the opening, we explore the Hispanic paradox and how food is playing a critical role in the high cases of chronic illnesses within the Black and Brown communities. As you listen to Dr. Mejia, you will feel his passion for education, particularly education on healthy ea…

Join us in welcoming Dr. Jairo Mejia, a Colombian born physician, who took a chance of a lifetime to move his family to a country he has now been in for 20 years. You will hear the real tales of his life as a resident at a well-known west side hospital, and how it was there that he received the “aha moment” that inspired him to continue working wit…

To wrap up the identity series, Lyzeth and Martina spend some time discussing faith, and its impact on the communities it serves, as it correlates to Sherida’s conversation. Listen to how politics has infiltrated the faith community. Politics often has a negative impact on faith, and this video explains why there should clearly be a separation of c…