Ch*ngona Revolution
Ch*ngona Revolution
Erika Cruz
EP. 247: The Fear of Being Seen Isn't Insecurity — It's Cultural Conditioning
25 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 11:44 am.
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Re-released episode from January 2026. Many of my CDL clients are currently working on their fear of being seen. And as we talk through their feelings, I'm noticing that everyone is saying the same thing. This fear didn't come from them; someone told them to be afraid of being seen. 

Now, it's not always in those words. But if you were being told that calladita te ves mas bonita as a kid, you're going to remember that during a brainstorming meeting at work and keep your ideas to yourself. And the blame for that is not necessarily on our parents - the blame is on the culture that perpetuates misogyny in our everyday lives. It's time to let go of what doesn't work for us and start taking our voices back. 

In this week's episode, we're talking about the fear of being seen and how it isn't insecurity - it's cultural conditioning. I don't think that you're actually insecure; I think you're holding on to cultural values that are detrimental to the badass chingona you're trying to become. Let's talk about why these values don't work for us, and how to let them go so that you can live your most amazing life!

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