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Empachos, Soponcios, y Otros Males Mexicanos - Empachos, Soponcios, and Other Mexican Ailments

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Chapters
0:31
Introducción al Mundo de los Males Culturales
1:03
El Misterioso Empacho
6:33
El Tramafat y sus Efectos
10:28
Agarrar Aire: Mitos y Realidades
14:10
El Mal de Ojo y Sus Creencias
17:30
El Patatús: Crisis Inesperadas
19:32
El Mal del Puerco: La Somnolencia Tras Comer
21:58
Achicopalarse: La Tristeza Cultural
23:29
Estar Chocheando: La Vejez y sus Desafíos
26:47
El Soponcio: Desmayos y Calor
29:36
Reflexiones sobre la Cultura y la Salud
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Empachos, Soponcios, y Otros Males Mexicanos - Empachos, Soponcios, and Other Mexican Ailments
Aug 26, 2025 Episode 282
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Have you ever heard of empacho, mal de ojo, or mal del puerco? In this episode, we unpack these common yet culturally rich concepts that aren’t officially recognized by doctors but are widely understood across Latin America. From stomach aches and sudden frights to the infamous post-meal sleepiness, we share stories, remedies, and even a few laughs as we reflect on how these beliefs shape the way people talk about health.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover the most common Mexican folk illnesses and what they reveal about daily life.
  • Learn how language, tradition, and humor intersect in cultural health expressions.
  • Hear our personal experiences and reflections on which of these ailments we’ve felt ourselves. 

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