Healing, Memory, and Magic: A Conversation with Blue Dream Bruja
Inspector Mama® has been around since 2016, born from my background in public health and my passion for keeping families safe. But in 2020, something shifted. I felt a deeper pull — one that led me to explore the idea of opening a botanica. That’s when I joined a spiritual business mastermind led by Esoteric Esa, and it changed everything. It wasn’t just a course; it was a spiritual homecoming. That’s where I met Blue Dream Bruja, a kindred spirit who walks the line between the seen and unseen worlds.
This conversation is powerful for Latina mothers and their children because it reflects what so many of us are navigating — the need to integrate all parts of ourselves. Blue Dream Bruja is a therapist and a spiritual healer who honors sobadas, body memory, and the ways our pain lives in our skin. She reminded us that healing is not a luxury. It is a responsibility, especially for those of us breaking cycles while raising the next generation. When our kids see us honor our pain and our power, they learn to do the same.
We talked about ancestral memory and how being Latina is inherently political. Blue Dream Bruja and I both carry the belief that our people are not a recent arrival. We are descendants of ancient nations and of the land itself. Even if textbooks erase our stories, our bodies remember. That memory is medicine. As mothers, we are not just raising kids. We’re raising future ancestors. That truth should shape how we move, speak, and even heal.
One of my favorite moments happened mid-interview, when a crow showed up right outside. If you know, you know. In our cultures, animals like crows carry messages. I took that visit as a clear sign that our ancestors were present, witnessing and blessing this moment. It was more than a coincidence — it was confirmation. This episode reminded me that Inspector Mama® is no longer just about safety checklists and policy breakdowns. It’s about remembering who we are and helping other mamas do the same.
There’s no need to divide myself or my work anymore. Inspector Mama® holds it all — the science, the spirit, the storytelling. This episode with Blue Dream Bruja is proof that we can be both grounded and guided, both public health and prayer. So if you’ve ever wondered how to honor all the parts of yourself, start here. This is the kind of conversation that nourishes the spirit and makes space for healing. And trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
