Best sharewisdomback Podcasts (2025)

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Mondays with Mayra - Open Video To Amy, Supreme Court, Fellow Mom 13:23

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5d ago13:23

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Host Dr. Mayra Fernández, mom of 17 children, 11 adopted, shares her thought-provoking ideas with her video friends in an "Open Video" to Amy on the Supreme Court whom she considers a fellow traveler with much in common: their womanhood, their educational background, Notre-Dame, their association with the island of Hispañola, their faith and .... a…

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Mondays with Mayra: Songwriting and Passionate Elders 5:09

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They had a dream: to be a songwriter! They realized that precious dream at Cal-State Long Beach's OLLI Center, a university withing a university with outstanding professors teaching the Elders of the communities around them. Watch, listen, observe that it is never too late with the right place, the right teachers and right dream to make it happen. …

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Mondays with Mayra: Grieving! It's the Pits! 19:48

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There are all kinds of grieving. You grieve for a lost key (yikes!) to lost friends, precious family members (who are you going to call in the middle of the night when your life is falling apart?), a home, a spouse (we don't want death to part us!). But, perhaps, the deepest wound to heal from is the death of your child. It doesn't make sense. It's…

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After the Rains, Come the Flowers. Ya Didn't Know That? 7:03

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Southern California was drenched with rains over a year ago. The rains caused great damage to people, businesses and housing. Then in the spring, flowers bloomed in this semi-desert land, flowers we had never ever seen before! Mayra shares some of them with us. So too our lives are deluged with pain and circumstances out of our control. If we hang …

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If I had known my 80's Would be Such Fun..... 4:00

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"Monday Mayra" brings us to the realization that, "What fun to be 83 and not give a hoot about what anybody thinks!" Here at the beach, one can dress fancy or prancy, call out a friendly hi! and not worry if they answer back. With Ash, her co-host puppy, she shares a fun afternoon on the beach while giving a fun and wise twist to her visit.…

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Mondays with Mayra: Crazy Cake for Breakfast ? 4:45

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Visitors want my recipe for my super delicious and very nutritious breakfast cakes. But I just throw ingredients in. A lo loco! So here is the recipe for my Nutritious Delicious Crazy Breakfast Cakes!By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: Toaster Oven Anyone? The New How-To! 4:15

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Sharing My New Toaster Oven in Manner Easy to Understand and Not the Least Bit Boring what with a Cute Puppy as Co-Host!By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Intro MwM Stories 2:36

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Stories are everywhere. They entertain us. They instruct us. They inspire us. We just have to look around. What family stories do you have? Who do you meet along your walks who look like they are living a great story be it sad, happy, etc. I take different paths. Let me share a few of them with you.By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: A Child's Dream, An Adult's Hope 6:35

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Where did Dr. Mayra Fernandez get the inspiration for her successful parent workshops? As a child, she dreamed of a better life—not just for herself, but for all children. That dream became her mission. Today, as an educator and advocate, Dr. Fernandez empowers parents with tools to help their children thrive: nutritious and delicious meals, loving…

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Mondays with Mayra: "Rearing" Adult Children 4:40

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You love your adult children. So why don't they call? Why do they forget your birthday? Mother's Day? Where did you fail them? Dr. Mayra Fernandez, mother of 17 children (yes, 17!) asks the same questions! Find out what her answer is! You'll be pleasantly surprised. Well, maybe not so pleasantly. But you'll be surprised!…

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Mondays with Mayra - My Lover of Many Years, Let Me Down ! 4:55

2M ago4:55

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I have a lover who has let me down, Amazon by name! Very famous. Very rich! All I wanted was a bike I could ride to church, swimming, shopping. Listen to my story and cry with me.By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: Hair! Marvelous Hair! 4:25

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Hair! In the Bible and the Koran, hair is mentioned. It's honored and condemned. It can be a woman's glory or a pain in the neck. Is there a personal hair story of glory or pain in your life? What about funny or creative ones? Dr. Mayra shares hers. She also asks you to share yours!By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: The Great Santini Renewed 4:29

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Father's Day we meet Miguel Santini, an extraordinary man who has come from the proverbial Rags to Riches while involving and lifting up his family. Miguel Santini started selling used tires, then his own mechanic shop, then learning how to repair and paint cars, (body shop) then to get government contracts to repair government cars, then jump to d…

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Mondays with Mayra: "My Child Makes a Mistake? The End of the World? No, the Beginning of a Wiser One!" 3:19

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A dad shares: "My child makes a mistake? The end of the world? No, the beginning of a wiser one!" Learn how this very sccessful father disciplines his five children. First, he asks for their forgiveness for making his own the mistakes. View how it goes from there, the great lessons his children learn and the results.…

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Mondays with Mayra: Hubby Cuts Her Throat; Son, 6, Saves Karen Connell who Shares Her Story: Past, Present and Future! 7:50

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A little boy saves his mommy from certain death, "Daddy, stop! You are hurting mommy." Karen Connell's son, 6, raised his arms when the cops came, guns drawn: "Don't shoot! We're the good guys!" he exclaimed. He knew he was the good guy yet his mother like many women in domestic violence situations had convinced herself otherwise. Karen, an incredi…

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Mondays with Mayra: Sadness and Smiles, A Mother Remembers 3:24

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A mother grieves the death of her daughter Suni so she writes a children's book to share Suni's life. Mom wraps her arms around the chair with her daughter's hanging school shirt to feel Suni's love and smiles. Her little grandson, sensitive and loving, does exactly the same. Mom then feels her daughter smiles as well. @mondayswithmayra…

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Mondays with Mayra - Flowers for our Veterans 4:21

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Southern California witnessed heavy rains this past year. We struggled. Mother Nature felt badly about it and rewarded us with beautiful flowers which Mayra shares. Mayra dedicates this video to her cousin, James Yuhas, Sr., her favorite veteran who fought in Korea for love of country at age 17 (yes, he lied!). PTSD was his reward.…

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Mondays with Mayra: Mother's Day Concert 4:54

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A freeeee concert in beautiful Long Beach Airport with the famous Second Wind Band of professional musicians honoring Mother's Day!By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: Glamorous Broadway and Hollywood, Brando and Gable, A Life Well-Lived 3:02

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Ron Gilbert, né Bernstein, fled a boring life to impersonating gangsters and other characters on stage and film. A glittering life followed: Broadway, Hollywood, local theatres all over the world, television, acting and writing. He had a great time! Ron Gilbert invites you to his world.By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra - He Tried to Kill Her. She Made History! 6:48

5M ago6:48

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She Was Left for Dead—But That Was Only the Beginning In a brutal act of violence, a husband slashes his wife’s throat. As blood pours and hope fades, it’s her 6-year-old son who springs into action, saving her life. She escapes, collapsing in the street—until a doctor, by sheer miracle, happens to walk by. But this isn’t just a story of survival. …

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Mondays with Mayra - Karen Connell Survivor 6:27

5M ago6:27

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Last on "Mondays with Mayra," Karen Connell shared how her marriage to the charismatic, brilliant and handsome Michael led her into a marriage filled with the horrendous acts of control and violence. Finally she had had enough and snuck out with her young son. With months in a women's shelter she learned how to survive without him. She found out th…

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Mondays with Mayra - A Preview: A Child Saves Mom from Death. Mom then Saves both of Them into Life. 4:58

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A Preview of a great story to come next week. The Love of her life charms her into total submission. Their son, 6, saves her from certain death. Dr. Mayra previews this extraordinary and compelling story and a taste of the interview for next week.By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra - Manual for Marriage: Mindful Marriage Tips 18:24

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Allow me to introduce Kaylie and Jose, a couple who hold a special place in my heart. Married for just over two years, they are proud parents to two little ones under the age of two—two lively boys who, I’m honored to say, call me "Abuelita." Over the past few years, they've become like family to me and I have had the honor of being in their lives.…

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Mondays with Mayra - Mother to Daughter: Family Values and Traditions 9:30

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Meet Maria Cervantes, Mom of 7 kids, who every year gets them together no matter how far they live or how busy they are. As a special treat, meet Natalie Velazquez, the youngest of the 7, and hear her thoughts on our world and future.By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: Found Love Celebrating Love 7:36

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Meet Lauren and David, a newly engaged couple that met a little over two years ago at my goddaughter's wedding! Lauren was a bridesmaid and David was a groomsmen. As they celebrated the love of two of their best friends, they ended up finding one another. Learn about their love journey and what they have to look forward to!…

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Mondays with Mayra: A Wall of Nutrients! Going Strong at 83! 10:04

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I beat high-blood pressure, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, weight problems. Today at 83, I dance, swim and bicycle ride. And this wall is my secret! Nutrients that keep me going strong including a 42-year-old mill for making real whole-grain bread my Mormon friends taught me to make. Plusl good friends whose pictures and presence I keep near me an…

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Mondays with Mayra: Walls! Walls! Walls! Art! Tea! Panda Bears! And Always Ash! 9:12

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There are internal walls and external walls. Walls to keep us safe. Walls to tell all who we are, what and who we love and even what we drink. Dr. Mayra shares her wall of beautiful art from her native Dominican Republic and her wall of art from China including the art of tea. The Elder Ash, 77 in human years, completes the picture.…

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Mondays with Mayra: St. Valentine's: You Can Find Love Everywhere Even after Falling from Your Bike! 7:05

7M ago7:05

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No date for St. Valentine? Just look around you. There is love everywhere! In activities and hobbies you "love" to do by yourself or with others. In people, even strangers, you meet. Did you say strangers? Yes! Two young tourists stopped their strolling on the beach path to help Dr. Mayra when she fell from her bike as she was rushing to film young…

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Mondays with Mayra: Dr. Mayra's Short and Interesting Bio (17 Kids!) 26:01

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Dr. Mayra has been sharing interesting people and topics in her vlox for all to enjoy. Now she shares some highlights of her own life: mother of 17 children, over 20 grandchildren (and counting!), some scenes of her traumatic yet wonderful childhood, a not-so-happy divorce, her travels, her doctorate finally 19 49. You'll want her sharing some more…

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Mondays with Mayra: Interviews with Giants! 20:41

7M ago20:41

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An engineer. A firefighter. Both living a great life as Wise Elders. One travels the world. The other rides in luxury. Cars, that is. How did they do it? What's the one thing they have in common? See if you can guess. And no matter your age, learn from them!By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: Elders Having Fun 17:37

8M ago17:37

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Wise Elders know they must also have fun. And there is so much to choose from. The variety of our Elders having fun is outstanding! Come and join us as we share with them.By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra: A Child Dreams, a Hero Shows Up 13:49

8M ago13:49

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Jackie Robinson becomes a little girl's hero and mentor as she navigates her life toward her dream. Now she's asking her Wise Elder viewers to be a hero to others, to live life forward and share wisdom back!By Dr. Mayra Fernandez

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Mondays with Mayra - Living Life Forward, Sharing Wisdom Back 4:22

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I am Dr.Mayra Fernandez. I have a doctorate in multicultural education from the University of San Francisco so you know that this space is going to be full of learning, respect and curiosity. In each session, we will explore new topics, share stories and learn from each other. Imagine meeting new people from different backgrounds and having meaning…

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