Life and In-Between

How to Eat Within Reason This Holiday Season

The holidays roll in… and so do the extra plates, extra treats, and (sometimes) extra pounds. In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Bhuvana to talk about how to eat within reason during the holiday season without feeling like you’re on punishment or stuck in diet jail.

Together, we talk about:

• How to enjoy the foods you love and still be min...

About Our Guest: Raul ‘Neto’ Longoria is a candidate for the Texas State Board of Education, District 5. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and he has dedicated his career to Austin ISD as a bilingual special education teacher and parent support specialist.

Raul is also a social justice warrior, public servant, and from Eagle Pass, Texas, he brings a powerful perspective on what happe...

About the Episode

“The War Story” is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to rebuild after job loss. We’ll explore how to move through uncertainty, position yourself for new opportunities, and rediscover your purpose when life takes an unexpected turn.

Valerie Braxton-Williams, MBA, PMP is Business Strategy Engineer. She is a collaborative problem solver that enjoys serving as a liaison between the Company an...

This episode explores how loss becomes the unexpected catalyst for transformation. Through Vivian’s story of losing her husband and discovering strength through vulnerability, we’ll dive into how humans process grief, rebuild trust with themselves (and others), and learn to speak about what hurts instead of hiding it.

It’s not just about loss, it’s about what loss gives back: courage, clarity, and the permission to live fully again.

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This week, Diana and Patrick drop the guardrails and go full transparency about where life has them right now.

Patrick shares updates on the Austin school closures. A story layered with emotion, policy, and purpose. Diana opens up about her ongoing job search, the interviews that have reignited her hope, and how the podcast itself became her “proof of progress” through the uncertainty.

Together, they unpack what it really means to ke...

School Closures in Austin: Patrick Perez Unpacks the Real Impact.

In this powerful episode of Life & In Between Podcast, co-host Patrick Perez steps into the spotlight to unpack one of Austin’s most pressing and painful realities — the wave of school closures reshaping communities, families, and futures across the city.

Patrick brings both passion and perspective, offering a heartfelt take on what happens when the classroom l...

“The Art of Showing Up: Creating Space for Humanity in Divided Times”

In this episode, Diana and Patrick welcome Jes Mendoza — writer, producer, and host of The Art of Showing Up, a podcast that unpacks what it really means to be present. Jes blends honest storytelling, reflection, and conversation to create a listening experience that feels like sitting down with a friend who reminds you that you already belong here.

Together, we’l...

How to Outsmart the City’s Sneakiest Roommates: Your Unwanted Roommates, Exposed. They don’t just ride the subway… they ride it into your home, your restaurant, and your business.

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Steve Gonzalez has spent the past 20 years battling the true underworld of city life roaches, rodents, bedbugs, wildlife, and every creepy-crawly in between. As an Urban Inner-City Extermin...

Life & In Between Podcast“When Culture Becomes Connection: The Power of Employee-Led Communities”
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Silvia Kraemer, a dedicated advocate and transformational leader in the healthcare world. Silvia shares her journey as a proud Latina, a change-maker, and a woman deeply committed to uplifting underrepresented communities through equity, compassion, and strategic leadership.

With a career t...

Life & In Between – Episode 18"The Playwright's Return: Rewriting the Story in a World That Wants It Erased"Guest: Franky D. Gonzalez | Hosts: Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub & Patrick Pérez

WATCH NOW as we welcome back playwright, and storyteller Franky D. Gonzalez for a bold, deeply personal conversation about truth, legacy, and resistance through art.In a world where cultural history is being erased, DEI initiatives ...

Life & In Between
“Awakening Energy, One Sacred Journey at a Time”

In this soul-stirring episode, we welcome Tina Todaro, owner and founder of Sacred Journey Experience, a safe, transformative space rooted in energy healing, metaphysics, and holistic wellness.

With deep compassion and spiritual insight, Tina guides us through her journey of becoming a Reiki Master, sound healing practitioner, and intuitive tarot reader. We explore...