#48 Lourdes del Río: Vencí el cáncer y aprendí a vivir sin miedo.

5 Mar 2025 · 46 min
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5 Mar 2025 · 46 min

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In this episode of the Spanish‑language podcast "Yo Pude, Tú Puedes," veteran journalist and cancer survivor Lourdes del Río shares her life story, professional journey, and the lessons she learned from battling breast cancer. The conversation begins with an introduction of Lourdes’ extensive résumé – multiple Emmy awards, nearly three decades at Univisión, and a pioneering role as a Puerto Rican journalist in U.S. Spanish‑language media. She recounts her humble origins in Añasco, Puerto Rico, her education in communications, early radio‑TV opportunities, and the series of auditions that launched her career in Telemundo and later Univisión. The hosts then shift to her health crisis: a family history of breast cancer, a routine mammogram that revealed a suspicious finding, and the rapid sequence of biopsies, diagnosis, and treatment. Lourdes describes how she approached the diagnosis with proactive optimism, sought immediate medical care, and leaned on a close circle of friends she calls "Los Ángeles de Luli." She reflects on the emotional roller‑coaster of treatment, the strain on her marriage, and the importance of asking for help. Throughout, she emphasizes themes of self‑belief, perseverance, talent, preparation, and luck, arguing that "querer es poder" (wanting is being able) and that one must not let fear defeat them before the fight begins. She also discusses the broader message of the show – that if she could survive and thrive, listeners can too – and encourages regular health screenings, cultivating supportive networks, and turning adversity into purpose. The episode concludes with practical advice on self‑care, saying "yes" more often, and directing listeners to her podcast "En Positivo" and her website for further resources. Commercial ad reads (Nordstrom Rack, Windows 11, Athletic Brewing, Venmo) are interspersed but are not central to the narrative.

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