In this unapologetically honest episode, I sit down with law student and community advocate Gloria Guizar to unpack some of the most pressing issues facing our country today. We cover a wide range of topics, from the hidden layers of Project 2025, systemic racism, and mass deportation plans, to the deep-rooted privilege embedded in American institutions.

Together, we explore how race, politics, media manipulation, and religion have been weaponized to divide us, and how communities of color, particularly immigrants and minorities, continue to carry the weight of a nation built on their backs. This isn’t about pointing fingers; it’s about truth, reflection, and the hope of building something better.

We talk about:

• The truth behind Project 2025 and political distraction

• How racism is embedded in American systems

• Immigration, DEI, and the hypocrisy of the "American dream"

• Religion, white fragility, and social control

• What it means to be patriotic and critical of your country

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This episode includes candid conversations about racism, immigration, politics, LGBTQ+ rights, religion, and identity. It also discusses Project 2025 and its implications for marginalized communities. Please note: this is not legal advice. The opinions shared are personal reflections and do not reflect professional legal counsel.

Listen in if you're ready for a no-holds-barred conversation on truth, power, and what it’s going to take to create lasting change in America.

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In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Kimberly Starr, Suicide Prevention Speaker, Theatre Intimacy Director, and author of 457 Days: A Mother’s Journey Along Grief’s Path. Together, we explore the threads that shape who we are: cultural identity, the impact of grief, the role of art in healing, and the deep human desire to belong. Kimberly shares her powerful journey through loss, advocacy, and connection, while I reflect on my own upbringing, the support of my mother, and how theater helped me find my people.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:
This episode contains open and honest discussions about suicide, grief, and loss. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or contact a local support line.

This conversation is raw, reflective, and full of insight. Whether you’ve experienced grief, searched for your place in the world, or simply love powerful stories, this one’s for you.

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Fatherhood is a journey of love, sacrifice, and trust. We guide, we protect, and we give everything we can, but there comes a time when we must learn to let go. In this short episode, I reflect on the struggles of watching our children walk their own path, the pain of distance, and the faith it takes to remain steady. Inspired by Kahlil Gibran’s powerful words on parenting, this is an honest, raw reflection about the hardest lesson in fatherhood, learning to love from a distance while trusting that one day, they will remember where home is.

In part two of my conversation with Liz Vossenkemper, we dive deep into the moments that shaped her—her upbringing, the challenges she faced, and the traumas many will find relatable. Liz opens up about the passing of her father, the journey to healing, and the power of owning your story. This episode is raw, inspiring, and a reminder that growth often comes from the hardest parts of our journey. Don’t miss this powerful continuation of her story.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics such as substance use and the death of a loved one, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

In this first episode of a two-part series, Humberto Rodriguez sits down with Liz Vossenkemper, MSN, ARNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS, Medical Director at United Family Center, to dive into the layers of her story. This conversation isn’t just about where Liz is today, it’s about the journey that brought her here.

Part 1 touches on her work as a professional and ends with Liz taking us back to her 8-year-old self, reflecting on challenges that shaped her path. Through vulnerability and honesty, Liz shares the early moments that influenced her leadership and the person she’s become.

This is only the beginning of a powerful and inspiring discussion. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we go even deeper into Liz’s story.