EL EFECTO PODCAST
Welcome to EL EFECTO PODCAST - a podcast hosted by two primas in their 20’s, Patty Gonzalez and Mely De Santiago. Inviting listeners into our lives and sharing the aftermath of our experiences growing up Latina - El Efecto. Authentic stories, opinions, and encouragement promoting healing, inspiration, and fun are what we’re about. We want to create a comunidad where we can learn and grow together. Come laugh, cry, and heal generational trauma with us!
Episodes
90 episodes
Episode 91: We're About to Crash Out | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 91: We're About to Crash Out | El Efecto Podcast Lately, life has felt more like a to-do list than something we're actually enjoying. This week, we're getting honest about burnout, hustle culture, and the pressure to always...
Episode 90: Boundaries: Respect vs. Obedience | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 90: Boundaries: Respect vs. Obedience | El Efecto Podcast In this episode, we hear about Patty's side quest to Karochella before we get real about the difference between respect and obedience, and how so many of us were rai...
Episode 89: Depths of a Soul | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 89: Depths of a Soul | El Efecto Podcast This week on El Efecto Podcast, Mely & Patty welcome Gaby Meza Flores. Born in East LA, our guest is challenging herself to have hope in the transformative power of art and story...
Episode 88: Sin Perderme | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 88: Sin Perderme | El Efecto Podcast This week on El Efecto Podcast, Mely & Patty unpack the challenges Latinas face as they honor their roots while creating their own path, balancing tradition, family expectations, and...
Untitled EEpisode 87: De Mujer a Mujer | El Efecto Podcast pisode
Episode 87: De Mujer a Mujer | El Efecto Podcast This week on El Efecto Podcast, in honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the power, resilience, and impact of women. In this episode, we reflect on womanhood, share p...
Episode 86: Celebrating Girlhood, Benito Bowl, y Los Bukis | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 86: Celebrating Girlhood, Benito Bowl, y Los Bukis | El Efecto Podcast This week on El Efecto Podcast, we’re recapping our Galentine’s Day and getting real about why this day isn’t just for couples. It’s for celebrating fri...
EPISODE 85: Do you see the vision? | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 85: Do you see the vision? | El Efecto PodcastSeason 3 is officially here!In this episode, we’re catching you up on everything we’ve been building behind the scenes. From strategizing and planning, to creating content wi...
Episode 84: We Broke Up | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 84: We Broke Up | El Efecto PodcastOur last episode of 2025 wraps up with all the real talk — a Thanksgiving recap, a heart-to-heart on the future of El Effect Podcast — does Mely even want to keep going?, and an honest look at ...
EPISODE 83: Where have we been? | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 83: Where have we been? | El Efecto PodcastMely recaps her Japan trip—from food, adventures, shopping— to then processing a recent loss of a loved one. Listen to us on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/7G9p9...
EPISODE 82: It's Finally Clocking | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 82: It's Finally Clocking | El Efecto PodcastIn this week's episode, Mely & Patty catch and reflect on the past year/growth. Listen to us on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/7G9p9Mp...Follow ...
EPISODE 81: Rapid Fire Questions "Primas Edition" | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 81: Rapid Fire Questions "Primas Edition" | El Efecto PodcastIn this week's episode, Mely & Patty play Rapid Fire Questions "Primas Edition." From random & relatable to family & chisme. Tune in and laugh with us.&...
EPISODE 80: Catching Flights, Frights & Feels | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 80: Catching Flights, Frights & Feels | El Efecto PodcastIn this week's episode, we catch up on Mely's trip to New York, highlight meaningful event with Orale, and their spooky experience at Halloween Horror Nights. ...
EPISODE 79: Patty Moved To Puerto Rico! | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 79: Patty Moved To Puerto Rico! | El Efecto PodcastOn this week's episode, Patty takes us through her Puerto Rico trip. From beach vibes to non-stop perreo & Bad Bunny, she's spilling all the chisme you don't want to miss.&n...
EPISODE 78: Just Vibes & Venting | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 78: Just Vibes & Venting | El Efecto PodcastOn this week's episode, Mely & Patty go from casual chime to unexpected breakthroughs, yapping their way through it all - one laugh (and overshare) at a time. List...
EPISODE 77: El Efecto x Wednesday | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 77: El Efecto x Wednesday | El Efecto PodcastOn this week's episode, Mely & Patty welcome your favorite fashion bestie, Latina content creator Wednesday. Tune in to hear us yap about her journey as a creator, successes, and ...
EPISODE 76: Ese Me La Pela! | El Efecto Podcast
EPISODE 76: Ese Me La Pela! | El Efecto PodcastOn this week's episode, Mely & Patty discuss the current ICE raids in LA, as well as their overall feelings around this topic, its impact on them, and their community. List...
Episode 75: Not Sponsored | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 75: Not Sponsored | El Efecto PodcastOn this week’s episode, Mely and Patty catch up on all the things — soul cycle, concerts, and outings.Listen to us on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/7G9p9Mp...Follow...
Episode 74: Chisme Time | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 74: Chisme Time | El Efecto PodcastOn this week’s episode, Mely and Patty catch up on all the things — concerts, nights out, and everything in between. It’s giving primas who haven’t debriefed in a minute, so you know the ...
Episode 73: Tea Session at Ouu i Love Studios | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 73: Tea Session at Ouu i Love Studios | El Efecto PodcastOn this week's episode, Mely and Patty had the privilege to collaborate with Ouu i Love Studios and shoot this episode in their podcast room. For those of you who are not ...
Episode 72: We Survived Julion (Barely) | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 72: We Survived Julion (Barely) | El Efecto Podcast On this week's episode, Mely and Patty catch up and spill all the tea on their latest adventures—balancing work life, another trip to Disney, celebrating their first brand ...
Episode 71: We Crossed the Border | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 71: We Crossed the Border | El Efecto PodcastOn this week's episode the girlies have a YAP session catching listeners up on the last week. From the Mexico game, to weddings, and birthday shenanigans - you'll her it all.L...
Episode 70: Unfiltered| El Efecto Podcast
Episode 70: Give Me A Dance Floor, Give Me A DJ.. | El Efecto Podcast Mely & Patty have a casual, unfiltered chat full of laughs and just vibes.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join us on this journey of ...
Episode 69: Give Me A Dance Floor, Give Me A DJ.. | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 69: Give Me A Dance Floor, Give Me A DJ.. | El Efecto Podcast Mely & Patty are back with a fun catch-up session, support their friends small business, and recap all the highlights from their eventful weekend! <...
Episode 68: Let's Catch Up | El Efecto Podcast
Episode 68: Let's Catch Up | El Efecto Podcast In this week's episode, Mely & Patty get vulnerable. They open up about recent family loss, the state of the world and the emotional toll it's taken on them & talk through thei...
