<![CDATA[Surviving Mi Vida Loca]]>Surviving Mi Vida Loca is a raw, unfiltered podcast where real stories meet real survival. Hosted by a girl who grew up in the chaos, this show dives into the memories, moments, and madness that shaped us- from childhood struggles and growing up in the hood, to family trauma, teen pregnancy, addiction, and everything in between.

These are the stories no one warned us about... the ones we lived through, healed through, and learned from. Every episode brings honesty, reflection and connection- whether it's my own journey or the voices of people who survived their own vida loca.

This podcast isn't about glamorizing the struggle. It's about healing, truth, and showing the NEXT generation, they are not alone. If you grew up fast, survived some shit, or found strength in your scars- welcome

Mi Familia ❤️

]]>www.riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 13:34:08 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2025 02:22:09 GMT60Mel Garcia<p>Surviving Mi Vida Loca is a raw, unfiltered podcast where real stories meet real survival. Hosted by a girl who grew up in the chaos, this show dives into the memories, moments, and madness that shaped us- from childhood struggles and growing up in the hood, to family trauma, teen pregnancy, addiction, and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>These are the stories no one warned us about... the ones we lived through, healed through, and learned from. Every episode brings honesty, reflection and connection- whether it's my own journey or the voices of people who survived their own vida loca.</p><p></p><p>This podcast isn't about glamorizing the struggle. It's about healing, truth, and showing the NEXT generation, they are not alone. If you grew up fast, survived some shit, or found strength in your scars- welcome</p><p></p><p>Mi Familia ❤️</p>episodicMel Garcianapoleonnrj@yahoo.comyes<![CDATA["Turning Pain into Purpose"]]>In this episode of Surviving Mi Vida Loca, I sit down with a friend, who began struggling with addiction at a very young age. What started early turned into a deeper battle, eventually leading to rehab and a major turning point in his life. Alex shares what it means to grow, heal, and turn pain into purpose.

]]>11f063b4-7272-4c21-8168-f019ff3f965dSun, 19 Apr 2026 20:38:27 GMT<p>In this episode of Surviving Mi Vida Loca, I sit down with a friend, who began struggling with addiction at a very young age. What started early turned into a deeper battle, eventually leading to rehab and a major turning point in his life. Alex shares what it means to grow, heal, and turn pain into purpose.</p>yes00:46:3618"Turning Pain into Purpose"full<![CDATA["From teen mom to Navy mom"]]>Today I sat down with my 23-year-old son, who is now serving in the United States Navy. We talk about what it was like growing up with a young mom who was open about her past- from teen motherhood to the mistakes and lessons that shaped our family.

]]>c596eb40-1854-42e2-bb66-bb95e1938688Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:43:48 GMT<p>Today I sat down with my 23-year-old son, who is now serving in the United States Navy. We talk about what it was like growing up with a young mom who was open about her past- from teen motherhood to the mistakes and lessons that shaped our family. </p>yes00:32:2017"From teen mom to Navy mom"full<![CDATA["Mi Vida Loca, Opening the Door"]]>Part 1- In this episode, I talk about what inspired me to revisit the beginning of my story and the feelings that come with growing up loved, but knowing your story started differently. This is a soft re-entry, not the whole story- just the start of opening that door again.

If you grew up in an adopted or blended family or ever felt a little different even while being loved, this episode might feel familiar.

]]>bb65e8eb-5543-4851-bf08-468be45fe3f0Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:14:29 GMT<p>Part 1- In this episode, I talk about what inspired me to revisit the beginning of my story and the feelings that come with growing up loved, but knowing your story started differently. This is a soft re-entry, not the whole story- just the start of opening that door again.</p><p></p><p>If you grew up in an adopted or blended family or ever felt a little different even while being loved, this episode might feel familiar.</p>yes00:10:2616"Mi Vida Loca, Opening the Door"full<![CDATA["Best Friends, Still Standing"]]>Part 3 of our story- growing up in chaos, surviving the hood, and learning hard lessons with humor, honesty and friendships. Real stories, real laughs and real growth.

]]>226f3d34-3a80-493c-8442-43ecd88fbe60Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:33:59 GMT<p>Part 3 of our story- growing up in chaos, surviving the hood, and learning hard lessons with humor, honesty and friendships. Real stories, real laughs and real growth.</p>no00:50:15"Best Friends, Still Standing"full<![CDATA["Best Friends, Different Problems"]]>In part 2, me and my best friend talk about growing up in the hood, figuring life out, and navigating being gay in spaces that weren't always welcoming- with real talk, laughs, and stories we can finally joke about.

]]>bb2b0575-603e-4d5e-92f4-7a851cda9c69Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:52:29 GMT<p>In part 2, me and my best friend talk about growing up in the hood, figuring life out, and navigating being gay in spaces that weren't always welcoming- with real talk, laughs, and stories we can finally joke about.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:58:12"Best Friends, Different Problems"full<![CDATA["Best Friends, Bad Decisions"]]>We were best friends growing up in chaos- surviving life, getting into things we had no business in, and still creating memories that shaped us forever.

]]>1de46582-45f9-4fdb-85a3-0c2267566f62Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:34:05 GMT<p>We were best friends growing up in chaos- surviving life, getting into things we had no business in, and still creating memories that shaped us forever.</p>no00:53:55"Best Friends, Bad Decisions"full<![CDATA[" The Beginning of Mi Vida Loca"]]>In this Episode, I open up about my early life- being born in Mexico and raised in California. Despite the chaos and becoming a teen mom at 15 yrs old, I survived mi vida loca. This is my story.

]]>0ed412b0-8bdc-49f3-bf9f-6a5ad02901afTue, 18 Nov 2025 21:18:18 GMT<p>In this Episode, I open up about my early life- being born in Mexico and raised in California. Despite the chaos and becoming a teen mom at 15 yrs old, I survived mi vida loca. This is my story. </p>no00:18:19" The Beginning of Mi Vida Loca"full<![CDATA["Why I started this podcast"]]>This episode sets the tone for everything to come - real stories, raw truth and a place for healing.

Welcome, Mi Familia

]]>33fd76c2-4424-4e01-937d-53a905b6d746Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:55:54 GMT<p>This episode sets the tone for everything to come - real stories, raw truth and a place for healing.</p><p></p><p>Welcome, Mi Familia</p>no00:09:15"Why I started this podcast"full