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A photo of the Plaza de Armas in Lima, Peru. There are palm trees with a Christmas tee in the middle. People are walking around the sidewalks within the plaza, surrounded by yellow colonial style buildings.

Away From Home For The Holidays

The most significant yet unrecognized price of migration. As I prepare to celebrate Christmas with my family in Canada, for yet another year I can’t help but feel the weight of being away from my home country of Peru during the holiday season. I’ve lived in Canada for almost 30 years and I’ve been so […]

Episode 45: Decolonized Motherhood

In this episode of the Decolonized Motherhood Podcast, previously known as the Vida With Christie Podcast, I share with you the new direction for this project and what it is all about; and most importantly why this work is so important and so close to my heart.

Decolonized Motherhood on Substack

Have you heard that I joined Substack? My goal on the platform is to share my academic work and experience, overall thought leadership on social justice education, and create a community for Decolonized Motherhood. Therefore, I invite you to subscribe to receive updates below: Why Substack? Substack will give me, Christie Lazo, the opportunity to […]

Christie Lazo takes a selfie with Rijeka, Croatia in the background.

Episode 44 | Time For A New Chapter

Show Notes It’s time for a new chapter, and this episode will include many of the details of what this means for the Vida With Christie Podcast. While I and the podcast won’t be going far, it is definitely bittersweet to update you on the upcoming changes. In this episode, I also discuss a parenting […]

Episode 43 | Latina Motherhood with Gilza Fort Martinez

Gilza Fort Martinez is a Latina licensed marriage and family therapist who provided incredible insight on the cultural complexities of Latina motherhood.

Gabrielle Chrichlow facing the camera while wearing a floral top with trees in the background.

Episode 42 | Supporting Kids Through Tutoring with Gabrielle Crichlow

Gabrielle Crichlow of A Step Ahead Tutoring Services shares with us about how we can support our kids through tutoring and its benefits.

Danielle Meadows-Stinnett posing with red framed glasses and a white Incredible Hulk vintage style t-shirt

Episode 41 | Speaking to Children About Autism with Danielle Meadows-Stinnett

Danielle Meadows-Stinnett shares about her experiences as the superheroine mama to a child with autism and redefining quality time as a family.

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Episode 40 | 2022 Reflections

It’s been a hot minute as I’ve been juggling multiple items on my plate, from motherhood to career and most recently academia. 2022 has brought with it a LOT of wins resulting from mine and my family’s hard work, but it has alsobrought some challenges and learning opportunities. I also reflect on celebrating 5 years […]

Christie Lazo posing with her academic presentation in the form of a slideshow in the background.

Episode 39 | Academic Mama

Episode Notes I have BIG news to share on this latest episode. While I don’t want to give it away in the description, even though the title of this episode is a major hint, I will share that I am making one of my wildest dreams come true. I am living it and am fully […]

A mother puts a mask on her young child as she gets ready for school.

Episode 38 | Pandemic Parenting: It’s Not Over Yet

Show Notes While we’d love to think that this pandemic is over, the unfortunate truth is that we are still living in it. As parents, many of us have gone above and beyond thus far to ensure the safety and well-being of our children, and because of this we have been one of the most […]