The First Gen Madrina
The First Gen Madrina Podcast is a podcast for first-generation students, professionals, and cycle-breakers who are navigating life without a blueprint. Hosted by social worker, coach, and The First Gen Madrina Sara, this podcast explores the real conversations we were never taught to have about mental health, money, and navigating systems while building a life that feels aligned and sustainable.
Each episode blends honest storytelling, practical tools, and culturally responsive insights to help you break generational cycles, overcome imposter syndrome, heal burnout, and redefine success on your own terms. Whether we’re unpacking mental wellness, financial empowerment, career growth, or the in-between moments of becoming, you’ll find guidance rooted in compassion, community, and accountability.
The First Gen Madrina
E-126 How to Break the Silence Around Money and Conflict
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Welcome to the first episode of a brand-new season where we’re diving deep into Conflict and Money.
When we think about money, we usually focus on numbers: how much we make, spend, or owe. What often goes unspoken is how conflict, both internal and relational, shapes our financial lives.
In this episode, we unpack the ways conflict shows up beyond arguments. Sometimes it’s the conversations we avoid, the boundaries we struggle to set, or the silence we carry around money. As first-generation individuals, many of us were never taught how to navigate these moments, especially when money has been tied to survival, stress, or family expectations.
We talk about:
- Why avoiding money conversations is a form of conflict
- How people-pleasing and guilt impact financial decisions
- The emotional weight of supporting family while trying to build your own future
- What it means to advocate for yourself financially without shame
This isn’t just about money. It’s about your voice, your boundaries, and your mental health.
If you’ve ever felt anxious, stuck, or guilty when it comes to money… this episode is for you.
Grab your cafecito or your wine, and let’s start the conversation!