Rachael Martinez Rachael

A true Los Angeles native, Rachael always prefers the sunny seat at the table, encourages dance parties in the kitchen and is a serious believer in Y.O.L.O. Mama of 2 wild boys, Rachael’s clever, “tell-it-like-it-is” personality and endearing inclusivity makes people from all walks of life feel welcome and embraced. Rachael is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. Rachael prefers her tequila smooth and straight (shaken, not over ice!), anything Justin Timberlake related, live sporting events and salty over sweet. When she’s not recording, you can find her hanging with her family, nose deep in a book or binge watching a murder mystery docu-series on Netflix (but only in the day, nighttime is too scary!) Favorite Color: In general? Blue. To wear? Black or white Favorite Movie: Ohh, gosh. Just one? Dirty Dancing, Life Itself, The Hours. Lucky Number: 23 Favorite Author: Hemingway or Didion Zodiac Sign: Libra Favorite Place: Santa Barbara, Mexico, Costa Rica, or Venice, Italy.

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Dad Dying of Dementia

Dad Dying of Dementia When I was a little girl, I idolized my dad. The ease in which he moved through life, his gentle nature and compassionate soul made being with him feel like being tightly embraced, pulled into a warm hug that could cure the worst kind of day. I remember being in awe of him and his light, his steady hand, the way he made anyone he spoke to feel important. From the joyful and lighthearted years of childhood to the trying, sticky years of adolescence, my dad was a place of solace for me, carrying my burdens […]

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