Part 2: Johnny Lopez on Honoring Jenni, Grief & Self-Forgiveness

Chiquis and her brother Johnny Lopez come back for Part 2 of their heartfelt conversation. Johnny talks about the meaning behind "Cinco,” the rough time he went through after the release of his EP, and how working on their mom's music, including her Staples Center live album, brought inspiration ba…

Part 1: An Unbreakable Bond | Raising My Brother Johnny, Family Trauma & Finding Grace

This week on Soul Searching, Chiquis welcomes her brother, Johnny Lopez, for Part 1 of a deeply personal conversation about the bond they've shared through life's highs and lows. Chiquis opens up about helping raise Johnny and becoming a second mother to him, while they both reflect on the family c…

Dear Chiquis: My Girlfriend Destroyed Our Family, Letting Go of Family Resentment & Reinterpreting Jenni Rivera’s “De Contrabando”

This week, Chiquis dives into some of life’s toughest questions. From helping Manuel cope after the sudden end of a 10-year relationship to guiding Isolina through years of family bitterness, she offers heartfelt advice on resilience, healing, and self-discovery. She also discusses staying hopeful …

Beyond the Haze: Finding Balance and Clarity with Cannabis

Disclaimer: This episode discusses personal experiences with marijuana. The perspectives shared are based solely on our individual experiences and are not intended as medical, legal, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage everyone to make informed decisions based o…

Embracing Authenticity: The Courage to Be Yourself

Welcome back to Soul Searching with Chiquis. In this episode, Chiquis explores how fear of judgment—especially for women—can keep us from living authentically. She shares that real confidence is rooted in authenticity, which requires vulnerability, honesty, and releasing perfectionism and people-pl…

Setting the Record Straight: The Alma de Luz Experience

On this episode of Soul Searching with Chiquis, we’re talking all about my Alma De Luz Experience. I’ll take you through the full journey— including why I felt called to create a space where people could find peace, calm their nervous system, and reconnect with themselves. Plus, I’ll also address t…

Unpacking Sibling Dynamics with Diosa Femme and Mala Muñoz

On this episode of Soul Searching with Chiquis, Chiquis is joined by Locatora Radio hosts Diosa Femme and Mala Muñoz. They’ll have an honest conversation about sibling roles, including eldest daughter pressure, youngest-child perspectives, parentification, and how sibling dynamics evolve with age. …

Dear Chiquis: What Was it Like Reliving Your Mom Jenni Rivera's Iconic Staples Center Performance?

On this season’s first episode of “Dear Chiquis,” Chiquis answers listener questions, including what it felt like to rewatch her late mom’s historic Staples Center concert during a special theater event and why her family decided to release it. She also shares how she improved her relationship with…

The Science of Feeling Loved

Why do so many of us feel unloved, even when people love us? This week, I sat down with Sonja Lyubomirsky, a psychology professor who has spent 37 years studying happiness. Sonja talks about how feeling connected and loved is the key to a happier life, the beauty of "radical curiosity," and why bei…

Banda Music Is In My Blood

On this week’s episode of Soul Searching with Chiquis, I’m breaking down my recent banda performance in Houston, Texas. It’s been almost two years since I performed the genre, and it felt so good to be back! Even though there was a ton of positive feedback, some of you asked, “Is she Janney or is s…