The Unaparent
The Unaparent

The Unaparent

Katia Reguero Lindor | a Studio Dama, LLC Production

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A bilingual parenting podcast hosted by Katia Reguero Lindor, delivering deeply human stories about the unapparent truths of parenting. Join us as we debunk parenting myths and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and parents-to-be. Let’s embrace vulnerability, share frustrations, and celebrate the complexities of parenthood. Together, we’ll learn from diverse perspectives and realize we’re not alone in this rewarding yet challenging journey. Tune in for honest insights, parenting guidance, and support while we navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children.

Recent Episodes

Love > Hate | Mic Flip with Katia & Marina
MAR 6, 2026
Love > Hate | Mic Flip with Katia & Marina
Katia sits down with her producer, Marina, to reflect on the most meaningful lessons from the season’s conversations. Together, they revisit the powerful themes that emerged from interviews with activists, educators, public service officials, journalists, and parents navigating complex social realities. From dismantling rigid gender norms and raising emotionally healthy boys, to modeling activism for the next generation, this episode explores what it means to parent with intention in an increasingly polarized world. Katia opens up about how her own upbringing shaped her values, the responsibility that comes with privilege, and why empathy—especially the kind that extends beyond our own communities—is essential to raising compassionate children.Along the way, the conversation revisits key moments from the season’s guests: immigrant advocates using storytelling as resistance, journalists reporting on difficult truths while protecting their families, mothers navigating invisible labor and caregiving, and philosophers reminding us that ethics is a responsibility we all share.Ultimately, this episode asks a simple but profound question: What values are we passing on to the next generation—and how do we model them every day?If this season has shown anything, it’s that parenting doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It lives at the intersection of culture, policy, community, and the deeply human work of raising thoughtful, empathetic people.-Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠-00:00 — Introduction01:00 — Why Season 6 Felt Different04:00 — Raising Boys Beyond Gender Norms (Payal Desai episode)07:00 — The Male Loneliness Epidemic11:00 — Modeling Activism for Our Children (Catalina Rubio MacWright episode)13:00 — Radical Empathy as a Core Value17:00 — Cultural Identity and Latinx Representation (Julissa Arce episode)19:00 — Parenting in a World of Difficult News (Benjamín Zamora episode)21:00 — Digital Activism and Young Mothers (Vanessa Diosdado episode)25:00 — Career Identity, Motherhood, and Purpose28:00 — Privilege, Advocacy, and Responsibility (Haley Williams Pepper episode)33:00 — Caregiving, Disability, and Being Seen (Cristina Pocta episode)39:00 — Ethics and Parenting (Dr. Gisela Reyes / Dr. J. Colin McQuillan episodes)44:00 — What Katia Hopes Listeners Take Away47:00 — Closing Thoughts
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48 MIN
En casa con Los Lindor - Bad Bunny, Heated Rivalry, Familia y más!
FEB 23, 2026
En casa con Los Lindor - Bad Bunny, Heated Rivalry, Familia y más!
¿Tres hijos, spring training, Bad Bunny, la serie “demasiado explícita” que invadió nuestras redes? Sí, ya saben de cual hablamos. Éste es el finale.En este episodio, Katia y Francisco profundizan sobre la transición a familia de cinco, lo difícil que se pone cuando los hijos ya pueden decir “no te vayas”, la importancia de validar emociones (aunque seas hombre y digas que “estás bien”), y cómo criar niños que puedan sostener dos verdades a la vez. PERO…Además de lo profundo, discuten los temas más virales del momento. Porque no podíamos terminar la temporada sin saber qué pensaron los Lindor acerca del Benito Bowl, y qué pensó Francisco acerca de Heated Rivalry. Un episodio corto, divertido, pero con esas conversaciones que solo pasan cuando se baja la guardia.Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠SHOW NOTES:00:00 – Transición a familia de cinco y nueva temporada02:30 – Lo más difícil de esta etapa: cuando ya pueden decir “quédate”10:00 – Vulnerabilidad masculina y aprender a decir “esto está duro”11:30 – Bad Bunny, orgullo cultural y lágrimas contenidas14:00 – Música, lenguaje y cómo explicar contexto a los niños16:00 – No hay secretos en casa: conversación > censura19:30 – La serie controversial y el debate inesperado26:00 – Lo que más valoran de su dinámica familiar27:00 – Criar como equipo (y no como enemigos internos)
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29 MIN
The Ethics of Parenting: A Philosophy Professor on Truth, Values, and Modern Fatherhood
JAN 22, 2026
The Ethics of Parenting: A Philosophy Professor on Truth, Values, and Modern Fatherhood
What happens when an ethics professor becomes a parent? In this deeply personal conversation, Katia reunites with her former college professor, Dr. J. Colin McQuillan, to explore the intersection of philosophical thinking and real-world parenting.As chair of the Philosophy Department at St. Mary’s University, Colin has spent his career examining ethical frameworks and moral theory. But becoming a father to his six-year-old daughter brought challenges that no textbook could prepare him for—from navigating the unpredictability of childhood to confronting the relentless nature of 24/7 caregiving.This episode tackles the big questions parents face today:How do we raise ethically grounded children in an age of misinformation and political polarization?What role do fathers play in reshaping traditional gender roles and emotional labor in families?And how can we teach our children to care about truth and justice when the world often feels overwhelming?Through candid reflections on everything from his daughter’s unexpected love of fashion to the deeper struggles of teaching children right from wrong, Colin offers a philosophical perspective on parenting that is both intellectually rigorous and refreshingly honest. Whether you’re a parent grappling with how to talk to your kids about difficult topics, an educator thinking about moral development, or simply someone interested in ethics and family life, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about the values we pass on to the next generation.---Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠SHOW NOTES:00:00 - Katia Catch-Up05:05 - Opening tradition: The unapparent truth of parenting09:16 - From theory to reality18:31 - Teaching values in a troubled world21:45 - Navigating difficult conversations: Age-appropriate ways to talk to children about racism, war, inequality, and injustice while balancing protection with honest education 37:21 - Modern fatherhood and gender roles43:22 - The misinformation challenge44:26 - The most important value46:29 - Current projects and closing
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49 MIN
No Tienes Hijos Pero Igual Crías: La Responsabilidad Colectiva | Gisela Reyes PhD
JAN 8, 2026
No Tienes Hijos Pero Igual Crías: La Responsabilidad Colectiva | Gisela Reyes PhD
En este episodio, Katia conversa con su amiga de universidad, Gisela Reyes, candidata doctoral en Filosofía especializada en filosofía social y política, pensamiento feminista latino y epistemologías de la resistencia.Esta conversación entre dos amigas, una ya siendo madre y otra no, explora cómo TODOS participamos en la crianza de las futuras generaciones. Gisela comparte su perspectiva sobre por qué el cuidado y la resistencia política son actos de amor colectivo, la importancia de normalizar conversaciones políticas incómodas, y cómo el lenguaje inclusivo construye un mundo más justo.Una charla profunda sobre resistencia, esperanza y nuestra responsabilidad compartida de dejar un mejor mundo para quienes vienen después de nosotros.Que lo disfruten!---Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠SHOW NOTES:00:00 - Katia Catch-Up03:38 - Conociendo a Gisela: trayectoria de leyes a filosofía08:52 - Feminismos latinos y filosofía de la diáspora12:04 - El cuidado colectivo y la responsabilidad compartida en la crianza16:34 - La resistencia como maratón: lecciones del triatlón aplicadas a la justicia social20:03 - Normalizando las conversaciones políticas incómodas24:27 - Prácticas para una crianza consciente y antirracista27:12 - El diálogo y la fricción epistemológica: crecer a través de la incomodidad32:05 - Qué nos da esperanza en tiempos difíciles35:03 - Construyendo alianzas y cambiando mentes37:01 - El poder del lenguaje inclusivo y respetuoso43:13 - Reflexiones finales y despedidas
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44 MIN
Challenging the System: A Conversation with Dr. Stuart Fischbein (Part 1)
DEC 18, 2025
Challenging the System: A Conversation with Dr. Stuart Fischbein (Part 1)
In this two-part conversation, Katia sits down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein—better known as Dr. Stu—a board-certified obstetrician turned home birth advocate, author, educator, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast. In Part 1, they unpack the deeply human and political layers of childbirth in America—from informed consent and medical gaslighting to how birthing has become a business model rather than a health model.Dr. Stu shares his unconventional journey from practicing hospital-based obstetrics to becoming a pioneering advocate for midwifery care, breech and twin home births, and individualized birth choices. Together, they challenge the fear-based narratives and rigid protocols that dominate modern maternity care, and invite listeners to ask: Who benefits? Who profits? And who suffers when we silence critical questions around birth?This episode is not just for parents—it’s for anyone who believes in bodily autonomy, birth equity, and reclaiming our right to question the systems that shape our most sacred life experiences.🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Dr.Stu’s work here:@birthinginstinctswww.birthinginstincts.comwww.birthinginstinctspodcast.comDon’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠SHOW NOTES:00:00 – Katia’s Catch Up04:17 – Guest Introduction: Dr. Stuart Fischbein06:45 – An Unapparent Truth of Parenting08:38 – Why Obstetrics? Dr. Stu’s Journey13:26 – From Hospital OB to Home Birth Advocate16:04 – Butter Births and Expanding the Model19:03 – Pregnancy Is Not a Disease22:03 – Medical Culture vs. Informed Consent24:26 – Why OBs and Midwives Don’t Collaborate in the U.S.27:07 – How Insurance Could Shift the System29:40 – Nature Knows Best: Trusting Mammalian Birth30:55 – Risks of Unnecessary Cesareans31:09 – Part 1 Closing
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31 MIN