Behind the Scenes of a Major Art Exhibition | Amalia Alzaga Ruiz
In this week’s episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we dive into the fascinating world behind a major museum exhibition with Amalia Alzaga Ruiz, curator of Raimundo de Madrazo at the Meadows Museum. We explore what it truly means to be a commissioner and a curator—far beyond selecting beautiful paintings. Amalia shares her professional journey, how the idea for the first retrospective dedicated to Raimundo de Madrazo was born, and the years of research, negotiation, and international coordination required to bring a project of this magnitude to life.
The Crisis Facing Young Men: Education, Mental Health, and the “Men Are Not Needed” Narrative
This week’s article explores a growing crisis affecting young men across the country. On The Ana Cruz Show, I speak with Dr. Mark Fincher of Mississippi State University about the alarming decline in male college enrollment, rising dropout rates, and the deeper mental health implications tied to depression, substance abuse, and suicide. We also examine the cultural narrative surrounding modern masculinity and its impact on today’s youth. This is a conversation about balance, responsibility, and ensuring we don’t leave our boys behind.
Bone Cancer, Grief, and Faith: Ashley Selby-Karney’s Story of Losing Her Son and Turning Pain into Purpose
This week on The Ana Cruz Show, we sit down with Ashley Selby-Karney — author, speaker, and certified grief coach — to share the powerful story of her son, who was diagnosed at just 10 years old with bone cancer.
No Shortcuts, Just Grit: Andrea Ramirez on Entrepreneurship, Failure, and Growth
Now only 27 years old, Andrea is the owner and founder of two highly successful businesses, and her journey is anything but the “overnight success” story often sold online. In this episode, she opens up about her most important lessons as an entrepreneur, the sacrifices no one talks about, and the hardest moments that tested her faith in herself and her vision.
The Food Your Body and Mind Really Need (And Most Americans Are Missing) - Dr. Albin
During the conversation, Ana and Dr. Albin explore the basics: what food truly is, what nourishment means, and why so many Americans are missing essential foods on their plates. They discuss how this absence has real consequences, affecting how our bodies function and contributing to the rise of chronic illnesses.
When Life Changes Overnight: Gaby Natale on Cancer, Menopause, and Purpose
Just months after her wedding in Argentina, Gaby was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this moving conversation, she shares how her life changed overnight, her journey through treatment, and how she transformed pain into purpose as a spokesperson for Susan G. Komen and founder of Menopausia.com.
Inside Child Trafficking: How It Works, Who Profits, and How to Protect Your Kids | Liney Chacko
In the latest episode of The ANA CRUZ Show, Liney Chacko, Director and Co‑Founder of Global Renewal, sits down to discuss the hidden networks of child trafficking — unpacking how money, power, culture, and ignorance help sustain one of the world’s most profitable and destructive criminal enterprises.
Evolution Is Inevitable: Welcome to The Ana Cruz Show
Big changes are coming to The Ana Cruz Show. After years of sharing personal stories and powerful conversations, the podcast is evolving—more English, bolder questions, and new voices that challenge the way we think. Get ready to explore untold stories, provocative ideas, and conversations that will make you see the world—and yourself—differently.
Cómo el Machismo Afecta la Depresión en los Hombres: La Historia de Daniel
En este episodio, platicamos con Daniel, un hombre que abre su corazón para compartir uno de los momentos más oscuros de su vida: una profunda depresión vivida en medio de una separación, el duelo por familiares perdidos a causa del cáncer y el peso acumulado de crecer dentro de una cultura machista en México. Su historia revela una realidad que miles de hombres viven en silencio: el machismo no solo lastima a las mujeres… también hiere, limita y destruye emocionalmente a los hombres.
Grandmothers: The Silent Forces Behind Every Generation
Discover how grandmothers influence resilience, identity, and family legacy. Ep. 230 with Haidy Leal explores science, storytelling, and generational bonds.