Heart to Heart Podcast

What happens when addiction changes your life forever?In this deeply personal episode of Heartfull Living’s Heart to Heart Podvast, Cristy sits down with Lauren Griffin Rosario for an honest conversation about addiction, overdose, devastating loss & finding the strength to move forward after unimaginable heartbreak.Lauren opens up about losing someone she loved to an overdose, navigating the grief that followed & learning how to rebuild a life that suddenly looked very different from the one she had imagined.Today, Lauren is embracing another beautiful chapter: becoming a mother for the second time & welcoming new life after experiencing profound loss. Together, we talk about the complicated reality of loving someone struggling with addiction, the grief left behind after an overdose death & the hope that can slowly emerge even after the darkest seasons.This is a conversation about heartbreak, healing, motherhood, resilience & ultimately, choosing life after loss. If you or someone you love has been impacted by addiction or loss, we hope Lauren’s story is a reminder that grief & hope can exist together & that even after unimaginable heartbreak, life can still hold love, purpose & beautiful new beginnings.🤍 Heart to Heart with Cristy DiazReal stories. Honest conversations. Heart to heart.

What happens when addiction changes your life forever?In this deeply personal episode of Heartfull Living’s Heart to Heart Podvast, Cristy sits down with Lauren Griffin Rosario for an honest conversation about addiction, overdose, devastating loss & finding the strength to move forward after unimaginable heartbreak.Lauren opens up about losing someone she loved to an overdose, navigating the grief that followed & learning how to rebuild a life that suddenly looked very different from the one she had imagined.Today, Lauren is embracing another beautiful chapter: becoming a mother for the second time & welcoming new life after experiencing profound loss. Together, we talk about the complicated reality of loving someone struggling with addiction, the grief left behind after an overdose death & the hope that can slowly emerge even after the darkest seasons.This is a conversation about heartbreak, healing, motherhood, resilience & ultimately, choosing life after loss. If you or someone you love has been impacted by addiction or loss, we hope Lauren’s story is a reminder that grief & hope can exist together & that even after unimaginable heartbreak, life can still hold love, purpose & beautiful new beginnings.🤍 Heart to Heart with Cristy DiazReal stories. Honest conversations. Heart to heart.

In this special Heart to Heart minisode, I sit down with Ana Cristina Cash in Avilés, Asturias, where a conversation about our Cuban families & Spanish roots uncovers an unexpected connection between our stories. 🇨🇺🇪🇸A conversation about family, identity & the ties that somehow always bring us home. 🤍#HeartToHeartPodcast #AnaCristinaCash #HeartfullLiving #CubanAmerican #Asturias #Aviles #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #CubanHistory #SpanishRoots

In this episode of Heart to Heart, I sit down with educator, creator & proud Miami Cuban Betty Williams for a conversation filled with heart, laughter & a whole lot of cafecito energy 🤍We talk about growing up in Miami with an Argentinian father & Cuban mother, life in Westchester, marrying into a Dominican family & how culture shapes identity, family & the way we move through the world.Betty also shares her journey from dreaming of being on children’s television to becoming an early childhood special education teacher creating bilingual educational workbooks & content that support both children & parents. We dive into how her brother with Down syndrome deeply influenced her path as an educator & the full circle moments that brought her back into the classroom.And of course… we had to test her Cuban credentials with a hilarious round of “Like, Literally Cuban,” where Betty decoded iconic Cuban sayings complete with hand gestures, drama & all 😂🇨🇺A conversation about purpose, identity, teaching the littles, embracing your roots & building a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.

Cristy Diaz didn't set out to become a voice for Miami women — but a spinal surgery, a social media moment, and a lot of courage later, here she is. In this episode she walks us through her journey from surgery recovery to podcast host, why she's committed to bringing the most uncomfortable women's topics into the open, and the stories that have moved her most along the way.She covers miscarriages, cosmetic surgery gone wrong, Botox, facelifts, hair extensions, what men really think about women's appearance, and her son's emergency medical situation. She also shares what she'd love to see more women talking about and where she wants the Heart to Heart Podcast to go next.Honest, funny, emotional, and completely real — this one is for every woman in Miami.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:22 Podcasting3:45 Her Spinal Surgery Journey12:57 Starting Her Podcast17:18 Bringing Out Women Guests20:10 Miscarriages21:52 Overwhelming Stories 23:01 What Women Don’t Want to Talk About25:48 Failed Breast Augmentation Story27:33 Botox29:43 Face lifts31:17 Hair Extensions and Transplants34:59 Grandmas and Wigs37:58 Kiko on What Men Like in Women40:49 ADIM Singles Event44:42 Where to Find Christy’s Podcast45:06 What She Would Like to See More Of47:22 Her Son’s Surgery Story1:00:46 Top 3 Restaurants1:03:10 Outro

What does it really mean to be a working mom today… and how different is it from the generation that raised us?In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Berthier & Magda Rodriguez Brenner to talk about how motherhood reshapes identity & purpose, what has changed (and what hasn’t) for working moms, and the pressure of balance versus the reality behind it.We also dive into the village it takes to support a working mother… and what we’re choosing to carry forward versus do differently.An honest conversation about ambition, guilt, balance & redefining success in this season of life 🤍

Miami is having its moment and it is not just about growth, it is about intention.In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Medina to talk about the vision behind eMerge Americas and how it is helping shape Miami into a true hub for innovation, culture and connection.We go beyond the headlines and into the heart of it all, what it really takes to build something meaningful in a city that is constantly evolving. From creating spaces where people can come together, to redefining what Miami can be on a global stage, Melissa shares the why behind the work and the reality of bringing a vision like this to life.This conversation is about more than tech.It is about community.It is about showing up.And it is about building what matters, together.If you have been hearing the buzz around eMerge or wondering where Miami is headed next, this is the conversation you do not want to miss.🎧 Listen now wherever you stream🎟 Still do not have a ticket to eMerge This is your sign

In this minisode, we sit down with Danny Diaz Leyva & Ryan Holtzman to unpack the evolving world of youth sports & the growing pressure kids are facing today.What was once about teamwork, growth & fun has in many ways shifted into something more intense. From early specialization to competitive environments that feel more like business than play, we explore how the culture around sports is changing & what that means for our kids.This conversation is not about blame it is about awareness. As parents, coaches & a community, how do we protect the joy of the game while still encouraging excellence?A thoughtful & honest look at where youth sports are today & how we can bring heart back into the experience 🤍

In this candid and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Danny Diaz Leyva, Jose Felix Diaz, and Ryan Holtzman—three Miami-born fathers navigating life, leadership, and legacy in a city that’s evolving faster than ever.Together, we talk about what it means to raise children in Miami today—the beauty, the pressure, the opportunity, and the responsibility. From balancing ambition and presence, to shaping values in a culture driven by growth and change, this conversation pulls back the curtain on modern fatherhood in one of the most dynamic cities in the world.We reflect on how Miami has shaped us—and how we, in turn, are shaping the next generation. There’s honesty, there’s perspective, and there’s a shared commitment to building lives rooted in purpose, family, and intention.This is a conversation about showing up—at home, in our work, and in our community—and redefining what it means to lead with heart.🤍 If you’re raising a family, building something meaningful, or simply trying to stay grounded in the middle of it all, this one is for you.

What does it mean to create art that carries culture, memory & celebration all at once?
In this first fully bilingual episode of Heart to Heart, I sit down with acclaimed artist Maria Fernanda Vogel, recently named Artist of the Year for the @kiwaniscluboflittlehavana Carnaval Miami 2026. Known for her vibrant, expressive work that blends Latin heritage with contemporary design, Maria Fernanda shares the story behind her artistic journey & the inspiration that fuels her creations.
 
We talk about the role of art in community as well as the cultural heartbeat of Carnaval Miami & how creativity becomes a bridge between tradition & modern expression.
 
From the meaning behind her work to the responsibility of representing such an iconic celebration, Maria Fernanda reflects on how art can honor where we come from while inviting others into the story.
 
This conversation is about more than art.
It’s about identity, heritage & beauty of creating with heart.