How do pervasive body images and idealized understandings of “femininity” and “masculinity” affect (and/or damage) the relationship we have with our body and self? In this episode, Christy shares her lived experiences with listeners as Ritzy attempts to delineate societal constructions of “beauty” as well as the imprint of colonialism on women’s bodies. Is “beauty” really in the eye of the beholder? Indisputably, we all have different forms of honing body positivity and practicing self-love. However, this episode calls for a need to disrupt shaming/oppression and embrace an unapologetic, loving relationship with the body.

As Chicanx/Latinx, how do we experience music in the U.S.? How are musical compositions and/or reinterpretations central to connections/constructions of culture and homeland? In this episode, Christy and Ritzy attempt to survey the evolution of Mexican American/Chicanx artists north of the border—from Ritchie Valens and Linda Ronstadt to millennial artists. Through reflection and deliberation, they sift through varied manifestations of Chicanx music in their lives. By and large, this episode aims to consider the complexity and heterogeneity of the music that has contributed to Mexican American cultural production past and present.

After enjoying a short hiatus, Christy and Ritzy talk about traveling to variegated topographies and celebrating sibling’s academic achievements. Following their month-long-hiatus-conversation, they deep dive into the complexities and intensities of firstborn lived experiences. What is it like being the eldest daughter and first-born child? What does being the eldest daughter signify? (Undoubtedly, we all have varied and complex family dynamics.) Nevertheless, this episode’s raw and introspective nature leads to a wonderful, stirring conversation about each host’s experiences as daughters/sisters and first-born women.