This Halloween hit me harder than I expected. Watching my daughter light up from house to house filled my heart, and it also reminded me of the family life we once had. In this episode, I open up about building a new chapter for me and my kids: creating new traditions, finding peace in the life we have now, and letting the bittersweet feelings come and go.I also get real about the single-mom hustle. I'm juggling work, homeschooling, a part-time job, and my creative projects while chasing new goals. I'm tired, and some days are hard, but I'm taking real steps toward the future I want for my family.Then I answer your questions about love and life after divorce: How do you make room for new love when you still care about your ex? Is it better to be alone than to settle just to avoid loneliness? When should you introduce someone you're dating to your kids?I share what I've learned about protecting my peace, honoring my family's history, and moving slowly when my children's wellbeing is involved.An honest conversation about grief, growth, parenting, boundaries, and building a life that finally feels like your own, even when it takes time. WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LatinaLoveDiaries FOLLOW on Instagram: @Latina_Love_Diaries | @Carolina_Colombian_Wildfire#LatinaLoveDiaries #SingleMomLife #LoveAfterDivorce #HealingJourney #LatinaPodcast

Most women hit their 40s wondering who they really are, then find the courage to rewrite their story. Stela Perez, sustainable fashion designer, coach and healing arts facilitator, shares how she broke free from generational patterns.

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​"Most women hit their 40s wondering who they really are, then find the courage to rewrite their story." ​In this incredibly raw and powerful episode, I am joined by sustainable fashion designer, coach, and healing arts facilitator Stela Perez. Stela shares her profound journey from heartbreak, betrayal, and divorce to deep, radical healing. This conversation is a masterclass in how to break free from generational patterns, infidelity, and cultural expectations to completely rediscover your true self.​Stela takes us through her transformative midlife awakening, exposing the deep rooted family trauma and societal pressures that so often keep us trapped in cycles of toxic relationships. From confronting childhood abandonment and ADHD misunderstandings to shedding the cultural norms that pressure women into conformity, Stela breaks down how she learned to trust her intuition and body again.​In this episode, we break down:​The Non-Traditional Healing Path: Why healing isn't one-size-fits-all. Stela shares how she stepped out of traditional boxes and found her medicine through hiking, somatic movement, dance, and honoring ancestral plant medicines like cacao and ayahuasca.​Breaking the "Rock" on Repeat: A deep dive into why life will keep giving you the exact same lesson over and over again until you finally stand up and refuse to trip over the same rock twice.​The Transcendent Power of Owning Your Story: How the dark seasons we think are destroying us are actually the ultimate setups for our biggest blessings.​If you are currently feeling stuck, overwhelmed by legacy patterns you never chose, or navigating the heavy aftermath of a relationship ending, this conversation is your sign that you can choose self love over suffering. Your best chapter is not behind you, it is waiting for you to step into your power and claim it. ​Grab your favorite drink, get grounded, and let’s dive into the truth.​Listen now and join the conversation on Instagram: @Latina_Love_Diaries! Sponsored by Elite Legacy Leagues