In this episode of Nightclubs To Nightfeeds, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Orek, a reproductive psychiatrist, to talk about how today’s sociopolitical climate is affecting our mental health—especially for Latina moms and immigrant communities.

We get real about the emotional toll it takes to stay informed and engaged, while also trying to care for ourselves and our families. Dr. Orek shares helpful tips like setting limits around social media, finding trustworthy and diverse news sources, and using grounding techniques to manage anxiety.

We also talk about the importance of leaning on our communities, speaking honestly about what we’re feeling, and pushing back against the idea that this level of stress is just “normal.” Therapy, mutual support, and staying connected all come up as key ways to keep going—not just for ourselves, but for the people around us too.

This one’s about holding space for both action and rest, and remembering that we’re not alone in any of it.

Follow Dr. Sarah Oreck online:
Instagram: @sarahoreckmd and @MavidaHealth
Learn More About Her Services: www.mavidahealth.com

TIMESTAMPS:
:30-5:01: Introducing Dr. Sarah Oreck
5:02-9:45: What's happening right now
9:46-13:41:Why hypernormalisation is dangerous
13:42-21:58: Taking care of ourselves
22:00-24:52: Trauma dumping?
24:53-31:59: Holding friends accountable?
33:04-37:21: Being present
37:23-41:05: Speaking to kids about what's happening
41:06-46:16:Realities
46:17-49:21: Combating guilt & being Latina
49:22-52:01: Helping the community
52:02-1:02:00 : Staying engaged as a Mom
1:02:01-1:05:58: Last tips!

The quince episode is here! From ballgowns to bibs, this week we're talking about the emotional rollercoaster of planning your baby’s 1st birthday—and reflecting on how our own milestones, like quinceañeras, shape the way we celebrate now. Whether you're the mom who wants to DIY every detail or you're wondering if pizza and paper plates will do the trick, this episode is for you. We’re sharing our own 1st birthday emotions, what surprised us about the planning process, how we approached the budget (and where we’d do things differently), and whether or not we think a second birthday party is even necessary. Plus, we get into the guest list—because yes, even baby parties come with politics—and wrap up with the honest advice we’d give any mom planning her little one’s big day. So grab a drink (milk or mimosa, we don’t judge) and join us for a heart-filled, hilarious look at what it really means to celebrate that first trip around the sun.

Time stamps:

:30-7:31: Did you have a quinceanera?!

7:32-13:05: 1st birthday emotions

13:05-30:09: Planning the 1st bday

30:10-34:01: Birthday budget

34:01-36:57: 2nd birthday party?

36:58-46:37: Guest list thoughts

46:38-48:52: Advice we’d give

In this mini milestone check-in of Nightclubs to Nightfeeds, we’re sharing all the wild and wonderful changes that happened between 8 and 12 months. From babies starting to talk and SING, to suddenly climbing everything in sight, it’s been a whirlwind. We open up about continuing to breastfeed past one year and navigating the path of weaning from the bottle, pacifier, and boob.

We’re also dealing with our 1st tantrums and the challenges and magic that comes with raising a bilingual baby. We also talk about babies 1st time getting sick-the worst. If you're somewhere in this stage or just curious about what’s ahead, this episode of Nightclubs to Nightfeeds is full of honest reflections, messy & fun moments, and everything in between.

Time stamps:

:30- 6:14: STARTING to talk + singing

6:15-11:50: CLIMBING

11:51- 17:23: Continuing to breastfeed past 1? Weaning from bottle, paci, boob

17:24-21:48: Tantrums

21:49-31:22: Speaking spanish with baby

31:25-36:15 1st time getting sick?!