What happens when a first-generation Mexicana raised on "echarle ganas" finally stops abandoning herself? When the body breaks down from carrying too much? When ancestral wisdom starts whispering louder than cultural conditioning?

Welcome to the raw, unfiltered journey of Dora Alicia Praxedis—intuitive healer, life coach, and proud first-gen daughter of Tamaulipas immigrants. From growing up as a five-year-old caretaker in Chicago's suburbs to navigating teen pregnancy, perfectionism, and the relentless drive to blend in, Dora Alicia's story mirrors what many children of immigrants experience but rarely discuss.

The turning point came through physical breakdown—a herniated disc at 30 that forced her to stop numbing with 16-hour workdays and truly feel. This physical crisis, followed by her father's passing and the pandemic, initiated a profound spiritual awakening. Through working with life coaches, shamans, and reconnecting with practices reminiscent of her grandmother's limpias, Dora Alicia discovered that healing isn't just about fixing what's broken—it's about reclaiming what was always there.

"Ay Mijita" exists as a love letter to first-gen personas carrying invisible weight, those asking "why am I like this?" and seeking connection beyond survival. Future episodes will explore boundaries, generational trauma, ancestral healing, and the spiritual tools that help us return home to ourselves. Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the complex dance between cultures, this podcast offers both medicine and mirror.

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