Down and Dirty - The Podcast
Yensy Bolanos Cortes
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About This Podcast
Welcome to Down & Dirty. The podcast focused on bringing the art of conversation and genuine listening back to life. Created and hosted by Yensy Bolanos Cortes, a psychology graduate with a passion for mental health, as well as a strong interest in connecting with people and learning about their life stories. Enjoy these episodes full of wisdom, raw feelings and emotions while allowing guests to have a safe space to be heard. Everyones story matters and every opinion counts. Get ready to get down and dirty.
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S1E12 Riding Solo: Grieving, Growing, and Gaining Control
It's been a minute, but I am back - and it's just me this time. In this one, I open up about grieving friendships, taking control of your own life, selfishness, identity, politics, and God. No…
S1E11 Just Two Girls: Raised to Be Perfect, Learning to Be Real
Wow it has been a while. I am back with a longtime amazing pal of mine. So excited about this episode. Ariana (aka Twin - you will understand when you listen) and I had the most raw, impactful, deep…
S1E10 Alone But Not Lost: Leaving home, Facing Grief, and Embracing life
I cannot believe this is episode 10. We are officially in the double digits. Finally got to sit down and talk with a special someone who has been in my life for over a decade now. Justin is truly the…
S1E9 Growing Older, Growing Closer: Friendship, Forgiveness & California (More Than Just a Dog)
If you asked me two years ago about this exact moment being a reality, I wouldn't be able to believe you. Kaylin isn't just any person in my life. She is the first friend I made when I moved into a…
S1E8 Being the Oldest Sibling, Growing Up in a Hispanic Household, and Staying Driven No Matter the Circumstance
The first day I met Angie, I knew she would be a soul I would never forget. There was a lot of my childhood and adolescence that reminded me of her - it was very relatable. The pressure, the feeling…
S1E7 Just a Little Girl Talk: The Youngest Sibling, Outgrowing Love, Starting Over, and Loving Alone Time
We are back after a month - March had a lot going on but don't worry I was still recording. This episode with my pal Casey really speaks to all the women that have to make a hard decision to leave…
S1E6 No More Guesswork: Reaching the 3rd Floor (aka thirties), Staying on Track, and The Truth about Men
Reaching the 3rd floor means the toddler stage of adulthood is officially over, and you are now a real adult. I feel really good about this episode. I had girl talk with a special and beautiful…
S1E5 Sisterhood Unfiltered: Just Love No Rivalry, Growing & Learning Together
The moment we have been waiting for has finally come. This episode was a moment my 18-year-old sister and I will never forget. We have a sisterhood unlike any other that I have ever seen. My best…
S1E4 The Kid Perspective: Life, Sports & Being Understood
This episode holds a special place in my heart. Sitting down with the most wonderful kids to talk about real life, stress during sports, or just misunderstandings between them and adults was…
S1E3 The Mask We Wear: Masculinity, Self-Perception, and the Disconnect in a Digital World
It was a great honor to have one of my best friends on this episode with me to discuss topics that relate to us all through this digital world we live in. We had a powerful conversation about modern…
Womanhood Through the Ages: Identity, Motherhood, & Cross-Generational Friendship
This episode is truly something special and important for women and men to hear. I sit down with a special someone who plays a friend, mother, and womanly figure/role in my life. Despite being in her…
Rising Through Adversity with Resilience: A Tough Upbringing, Fighting an Illness, and the Dream of Becoming a Nurse
An episode about pure resilience. A powerful story that will motivate you to keep going. My friend Jackie is one incredible person. I am honored to have her as my first guest. Intro music by the…
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Down and Dirty - The Podcast has published 12 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Down and Dirty - The Podcast is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 6m.
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