Andrea La Mexicana

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  Ep#96- Absurd scenarios: What would you do? (Spanish Podcast) 17.08.2026 21min

  Sometimes your brain is too tired for serious topics, so today we are diving straight into pure chaos and imagination. Today, we’re exploring 4 completely absurd, illogical scenarios. 🎧 Tune in and let me know: how would you survive?
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  Ep#95- Foods I will NEVER eat again: Surviving food poisoning (Spanish Podcast) 10.08.2026 21min

  Have you ever loved a meal so much, until it completely betrayed you? Yesterday, I learned the hard way after getting food poisoning from my favorite Thai restaurant. Vomiting is awful, but it got me thinking: why does our brain instantly develop a lifelong trauma against foods that make us sick?In this episode, we're talking about severe food aversions, the tragedy of losing your favorite comfort food, and those childhood dishes we swore to never touch again after one bad experience.🎧 What is the one food you will NEVER eat again?
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  Ep#94- The truth about nature: What I love (and hate) about the outdoors (Spanish Podcast) 03.08.2026 21min

  Nature is supposed to be peaceful and Instagram-ready, right? Well... not quite. Today I'm recording straight from Madeira Park, and I'm sharing my honest, unfiltered take on the outdoors: from my chaotic family trips to La Sierra when I was a kid, to trying to survive and enjoy the wild living here in Canada.In this episode, we’re talking about the duality of nature: the breathtaking views, the peace, but also the bugs, the cold, the discomfort, and why we keep going back anyway.🎧Are you a fan of 'roughing it,' or do you prefer your nature from a window?
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  Ep#93- How She Reached C1 French in Less Than a Year for Canadian PR (Spanish Podcast) 27.07.2026 49min

  Is it possible to reach a C1 level in a new language in less than a year?In this episode, Amanda joins me to share the exact strategy she used to achieve C1 French in just 10 months to secure her Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).We break down her daily routine, how she managed the intense pressure of the exam, and the mindset shift required to learn a language in record time. Perfect for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners who want to practice their listening skills while getting inspired by a real-life language success story!
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  Ep#92- Forbidden food combinations: Are we crazy? (Spanish Podcast) 20.07.2026 19min

  Have you ever been judged for what you eat?Today, we’re diving into the world of 'forbidden' food combinations. From dipping fries in ice cream to ketchup on everything, why do we love flavors that technically shouldn't go together?In this episode, we’re talking about culinary habits, why our brains crave these extreme contrasts, and whether these 'weird' mixes are just a lack of ingredients or a sign of true kitchen creativity. Join me as I confess my own food sins and break down the weirdest habits you sent in!🎧 Tune in to Ep#92 of the Spanish Podcast and tell me: what’s your most shameful food combination?
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  Ep#91- What if I were an only child? (Spanish Podcast) 13.07.2026 23min

  I’m the oldest of three sisters, and honestly? My life is a beautiful, chaotic adventure. But today, I’m closing my eyes and imagining a different reality: What if I were an only child?In this episode, I’m breaking down the 'what-ifs.' Would I be more independent? Would I have been spoiled? 🎧Tune in to Ep#91 of the Spanish Podcast and let me know: do you ever wish you were an only child, or are you happy with your crazy family?
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  Ep#90- Fake happiness? Is this bathroom sign lying? (Spanish Podcast) 06.07.2026 25min

  I was in a restaurant bathroom when I saw a sign listing 'the best feelings in the world.' At first, it seemed sweet, but then I read something that made me stop. Why does this list of 'happiness' actually make me feel some kind of way?In this episode of the podcast, we are breaking down this list together. Is it just harmless inspiration, or are these expectations actually toxic? Join me for a very personal, honest, and slightly controversial conversation about what real happiness looks like.🎧 Tune in to Ep#90 of the Spanish Podcast and tell me: would you remove any item from this list?
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  Ep#89- The Worst Places to Have a Stomach Emergency (Spanish Podcast) 29.06.2026 24min

  🗣️✨👩‍🏫 https://patreon.com/andrealamexicana Let's talk about the ultimate survival test: a sudden stomach emergency. 🚨💩In this episode, we are breaking the ice on a topic everyone has experienced but nobody wants to talk about. I break down the absolute worst, most terrifying places to get a sudden urge.This episode is packed with hilarious storytelling and is the perfect, lighthearted way for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners to practice real-life vocabulary, emergency expressions, and cultural idioms used in Latin America when talking about health and awkward situations. Get ready to laugh, learn, and share your own horror stories in the comments!
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  Ep#88- Are You Old? Testing Your Nostalgia in Spanish (Spanish Podcast) 22.06.2026 35min

  How many of these things did you actually do growing up? 📞📼In this episode, we are taking a trip down memory lane! Using a viral nostalgia checklist, I test myself (and you!) to see how many retro habits we remember.Grab a cup of coffee, count your points, and let's find out how old we really are!
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  Ep#87- How to Describe Being Sick Like a Native Speaker (Spanish Podcast) 15.06.2026 20min

  Is your body trying to tell you something? 🤒 In this episode, I'm recording straight from my bedroom to share the messy reality of getting sick when you run your own business and live abroad.Plus, you'll learn essential Spanish expressions to describe being sick, dealing with burnout, and learning to let go of control. Perfect for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners!
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  Ep#86- What I Actually Think About Aliens: Have I Ever Seen One? (Spanish Podcast) 08.06.2026 25min

  Are we truly alone in the universe? 🌌🛸 In this episode, I share my personal thoughts on aliens, UFOs, and whether I’ve ever made contact or seen something strange in the sky. Perfect for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners who want to practice their listening skills with deep, real-world conversations!
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  Ep#85- Things We Do Without Questioning Why (Spanish Podcast) 01.06.2026 24min

  Are you living on autopilot?In this fun and highly relatable episode, we break down 10 hilarious, absurd, and very real habits we all do without ever questioning why. Perfect for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners who want to master natural expressions while laughing along!Which of these 10 things are you guilty of doing? Drop a comment below and say "¡Sí soy!" if you relate!
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  Ep#84- The Flight Ticket of Life: Why We Can’t Extend Our Time (Spanish Podcast) 25.05.2026 23min

  Are you trying to control things you can't? ✈️⏳In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about family, time, and the illusion of control. Perfect for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners who want to challenge their listening skills with deep, philosophical, and real-life conversations.
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  Ep#83- The Secret Life of a Canadian Bus Driver (Native Spanish Level C1-C2) 18.05.2026 37min

  🗣️✨👩‍🏫 https://patreon.com/andrealamexicana Attention: Perfect for C1-C2 students who want to test their listening skills.In this episode we go behind the wheel with a charismatic Chilean bus driver living in Canada. This isn't your typical slow-paced lesson; this is 100% native immersion designed specifically for C1 and C2 students.What was the most difficult word or phrase for you to catch in this interview?
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  Ep#82- Why Money Isn't Everything: 15 Luxuries of Adult Life (Spanish Podcast) 11.05.2026 25min

  Is your definition of 'the good life' changing?For intermediate and advanced learners, this conversation is a deep dive into the shifts we experience as adults. We’re moving past the textbook definitions of wealth to discuss the 15 non-material luxuries that actually make us feel 'a todo dar
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  Ep#81-The Truth About Being a Mexican Mom (Spanish Podcast) 04.05.2026 31min

  Happy Mother's Day! In this very special episode, I sit down with my mom, Adriana, to ask her the questions I’ve never dared to ask before. We compare the strict rules of my grandmother's house in Mexico with the way she chose to raise me, and we get real about the expectations vs. the reality of being a mother.Tell us in the comments: What is one question you’ve always wanted to ask your mom?
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  Ep#80-Things That Felt Like Luxury as a Kid (Spanish Podcast) 27.04.2026 26min

  When I was a kid, “luxury” looked very different.It wasn’t about big things, it was the small moments that felt like everything.In this episode, I reflect on the things that once felt like a luxury growing up: bringing money to school, eating certain snacks, having cable TV, going out to eat, or simply having someone waiting for you at home.Some of these memories are funny.Some are a little emotional.And all of them shaped the way I see life today.This episode is about perspective; how what once felt special can become normal, and how we often don’t realize what we have until we grow up.Maybe you’ll see yourself in some of these stories.Thank you for listening 💛
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  Ep#79- Are Your Childhood Wounds Destroying Your Adulthood? 20.04.2026 21min

  Are you a people pleaser? Do you feel like you have to be "useful" to be loved? In today's episode, we explore how our childhood experiences shape our adult reactions.Inspired by the idea that "an adult who cares for everyone but themselves was once a child who had to be useful to be loved," we’ll discuss how to identify these wounds and start treating ourselves with more kindness.
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  Ep#78- I Asked AI What It Really Thinks About Me (Spanish Podcast) 13.04.2026 24min

  What would happen if you asked AI to be completely honest about you?In this episode, I sit down with ChatGPT and ask questions I wouldn’t normally ask another person.What does AI think about my personality?What patterns does it see in me?What am I not seeing about myself?We talk about self-awareness, emotions, human behavior, and the strange (and sometimes uncomfortable) experience of being analyzed by artificial intelligence.This episode is honest, curious, and a little bit vulnerable.If you’ve ever wondered what an outside perspective might reveal about you… this conversation is for you.Thank you for listening 💛
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  Ep#77- Why You're Always Tired: The Cost of Not Sleeping (Spanish Podcast) 06.04.2026 20min

  Are you always tired?In today's episode, I’m getting real about the scary (and sometimes funny) consequences of not sleeping. From the famous "brain fog" to those moments when you start laughing at everything because you're so exhausted, we explore why humans tend to sabotage their own rest.Do you have a consistent sleep schedule or are you a night owl? What's the funniest thing you've done while sleep-deprived? Tell me in the comments!