The Ana Cruz Show
Episodes
251 episodes
Ep. 251 “Un embrión no es un bebé”: Wendy Cruz rompe tabúes sobre fertilidad, religión y maternidad
¿Qué pasa cuando el deseo de ser madre se encuentra con la ciencia, la fe y los prejuicios? Esta semana en The Ana Cruz Show converso con la periodista Wendy Cruz, quien durante más de una década fue uno de los rostros de Univision. Hablamos de s...
Ep. 250 Let’s Talk Periods: How Dejanae Parkman Is Reimagining Period Care With Dotted
What happens when a painful diagnosis becomes the inspiration to help other women find answers sooner? In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, I sit down with Dejanae Parkman, Founder and CEO of Dotted, to talk about her personal journey with endom...
Ep. 249 Josephine Lange rompe el silencio: su denuncia contra el director de Isla del Sur
La actriz alemana Josephine Lange, protagonista de Isla del Sur, comparte en The Ana Cruz Show su testimonio sobre lo que asegura haber vivido durante el rodaje, las circunstancias que la llevaron a presentar una denuncia en España y su experienci...
Ep. 248 Are We Medicating Life Too Much? Antidepressants, Pressure on Women, and the Lindsay Clancy Case | Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
Psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring joins The Ana Cruz Show to discuss psychiatric overmedication, antidepressants, women’s mental health, the pharmaceutical industry, and the Lindsay Clancy case. Are we sometimes ...
Ep. 247 Pia Lara Namdar on Discipline, Identity & Life After Sports
In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana sits down with Pia Lara Namdar to discuss discipline, resilience, leadership, and the identity challenges many athletes face after their competitive careers end. From growing up as a competitive swimmer i...
EP. 246 How Jim Keyes Went from Childhood Adversity to CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster
Former 7-Eleven & Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins The Ana Cruz Show for a powerful conversation about adversity, leadership, education, faith, and the mindset that helped him rise from childhood challenges to leading billion-dollar companies. In ...
Ep. 245 American Red Cross CEO, Linda Braddy on Leadership, Motherhood & Changing Lives
In this powerful and emotional episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana Cruz sits down with Linda Braddy, CEO of the American Red Cross North Texas Region, to discuss her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mother to executive leader. Linda shares how h...
Ep. 244 AI Is as Dangerous as Nuclear Technology | Andres Suarez
Is artificial intelligence as dangerous as nuclear technology? In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we sit down with Andres Suarez, Emmy-winning storyteller and AI Growth Strategist, to explore how AI is transforming marketing, video production, ...
Ep. 243 Global Heat Is Killing Us: The Crisis We Can’t Ignore | Featuring Dr. Jones Rose
In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana Cruz sits down with Dr. Jones Rose to break down the reality of global heat and its growing impact on our health, economy, and most vulnerable communities. We explore how extreme heat affects the body, wh...
Ep. 242 John Keating for Frisco Mayor: His Story, Top 3 Proposals & Why Your Vote Matters
This week on The Ana Cruz Show, Frisco mayoral candidate John Keating shares his powerful journey from a humble, adopted childhood to 15 years of public service. We discuss his vision for Frisco, key proposals, and why your vote matters in the 2...
EP. 011 Is College Still Worth It? A Conversation with Dallas College Leaders
Is college still worth it in 2026? With rising tuition costs, student debt, and a changing job market, many students and families are questioning the value of higher education. In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we sit down with Dr. Macario He...
Ep. 010 Only 7–8% of Latinos Donate Blood, Why It Matters and How You Can Help - Marcela Fajardo
This week on The Ana Cruz Show, we’re talking about the life-saving importance of blood donation—and why the Latino community plays a critical role. Only 7–8% of Latinos in the U.S. donate blood, and that number needs to change. Ana Cruz is join...
Ep. 009 Frisco Grew Fast. But at What Cost? | A Candid Talk with Shona Sowell
In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, I sit down with Frisco mayoral candidate Shona Sowell for a direct conversation about Frisco’s rapid growth, public safety, the local economy, community division, and why she believes she is the best choice fo...
Ep. 008 Tu cerebro está saboteando tu ejercicio - Génesis Veliz
En este episodio de The Ana Cruz Show, Ana conversa con Génesis Veliz, campeona nacional de NCAA DII y entrenadora de alto rendimiento, para entender por qué a tantas personas les cuesta hacer ejercicio. Hablamos sobre la ciencia detrás de nuestr...
Ep. 007 Behind the Scenes of a Major Art Exhibition | Amalia Alzaga Ruiz
This week on The Ana Cruz Show, we go behind the scenes of a major international exhibition with Amalia Alzaga Ruiz, curator of Raimundo de Madrazo at the Meadows Museum. We talk about what a curator really does, how the first retrospective of Ra...
Ep.006 Young Men in Crisis: College Dropouts & Mental Health | Dr. Fincher
This week on The Ana Cruz Show, I’m joined by Dr. Mark Fincher, Associate Professor at Mississippi State University and founder of International Men's Day of Mississippi, to discuss the growing crisis facing young men. Male college enrollment is ...
Ep. 005 Ashley Selby-Karney: Losing My Son to Bone Cancer & Finding Purpose
At just 10 years old, Ashley Selby-Karney’s son was diagnosed with bone cancer — a rare and aggressive disease that changed her family forever. In this powerful interview, Ashley shares what it was like hearing the diagnosis, living through ports...
Ep. 004 She Built Two Businesses by 27—No Shortcuts, Just Grit | Andrea Ramirez
Entrepreneurship is hard—no shortcuts, no hype. On this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana sits down with Andrea Ramirez, founder of Spcy Pilates and AR Med Spa, to talk about the real journey behind building two successful businesses by 27. From...
Ep. 003 America’s Health Is Collapsing—What Role Does Food Play? | Dr. Albin
Why are Americans getting sicker, heavier, and more stressed? In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana Cruz talks with Dr. Jaclyn Albin, a pediatrician and lifestyle medicine expert, about how food impacts our body, mind, and overall health. The...
Ep. 002 Overcoming Breast Cancer & Induced Menopause | Gaby Natale
Ana Cruz welcomes her dear friend Gaby Natale—three-time Daytime Emmy Award–winning journalist and bestselling author—to The Ana Cruz Show. Just months after her wedding in Argentina, Gaby was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this moving conversa...
Ep. 001 Inside Child Trafficking: How It Works, Who Profits, and How to Protect Your Kids | Liney Chacko
In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, I sit down with Liney Chacko, Director and Co-Founder of Global Renewal, to talk about the realities of child trafficking—how it operates, who profits, the role of money and power, how culture and ignorance en...
230 Grandmothers, Silent Forces Behind Every Generation with Haidy Leal
Grandmothers shape us in ways we rarely stop to acknowledge — emotionally, culturally, and even biologically. In this powerful episode, Haidy Leal joins me to explore the science, stories, and generational impact of the women who came before us. F...
229 Cómo el Machismo Afecta la Depresión en los Hombres: La Historia de Daniel
El machismo no solo lastima a las mujeres… también hiere profundamente a los hombres. En este episodio, Daniel comparte una historia valiente y honesta: atravesó una fuerte depresión en medio de una separación, después de perder familiares por cán...
228 El arte de ser agradecido y cómo sana el alma
En este episodio de The Ana Cruz Show, junto a Pao García y Clau Rivera, hablamos del poder transformador de la gratitud. Descubre cómo agradecer cambia tu mente, tus emociones y tus relaciones. Aprende formas simples de practicar la gratitud cada...
227 La Cruda Verdad: A Veces Tu Peor Obstáculo Es Otro Latino con Heisa Londono
¿El sueño americano? Nadie te prepara para la realidad hasta que llegas. En este episodio de The Ana Cruz Show, converso con Heisa Londoño, Business Leader, agente de transformación empresarial y una voz poderosa dentro de la comunidad latina en D...