Healing Burnout and Rediscovering Childhood with Dr. Ana Yáñez-Correa
Sun Feb 08 2026
In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sits down with Ana Yáñez-Correa, Ph.D for an honest, moving conversation about her journey from Mexico to the US, childhood challenges, and finding freedom by reconnecting with her roots.
Ana shares what it was like surviving work trafficking as a kid, how she hustled her way through school and work, and eventually burned out—only to learn how to put herself first. From real-life tips on moving to Mexico, to favorite morning rituals and remedies, Ana drops wisdom for anyone feeling stuck or ready to make big life changes.
This episode is full of inspiration for anyone looking for immigrant stories, overcoming tough times, and learning how to live joyfully.
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In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sits down with Ana Yáñez-Correa, Ph.D for an honest, moving conversation about her journey from Mexico to the US, childhood challenges, and finding freedom by reconnecting with her roots. Ana shares what it was like surviving work trafficking as a kid, how she hustled her way through school and work, and eventually burned out—only to learn how to put herself first. From real-life tips on moving to Mexico, to favorite morning rituals and remedies, Ana drops wisdom for anyone feeling stuck or ready to make big life changes. This episode is full of inspiration for anyone looking for immigrant stories, overcoming tough times, and learning how to live joyfully. Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at savvyladies.org Check out BMO here Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here. Follow Ana on all things social: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Get on the waitlist for Un Verano con Self Love Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz Get your business on El Mercadito Learn more about Pam To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review: What do you love about the show?What were you expecting before you listened?What happened after you listened?How would you describe the show to your best friend?If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.comListeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING! *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC* Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.