29 episodes

Season 2

A show about the things we settle for and the bits of ourselves that make us who we are. Crumbs is an audio memoir exploring the intersection of family trauma, addiction, identity, and the pursuit of love. Through raw and honest conversations with her mother, Emmy Olea journeys to unpack her family’s storied past. Though a lot of it sounds straight out of a telenovela -- it’s all true. And it speaks to the questions we all have about who we are.



Season 1

Dating is hard. It’s even harder when you’re a trans woman recovering from alcoholism whose mom was a coyote and your abuelita ran drugs for the Tijuana cartel. Nonetheless, Emmy Olea is looking for true love and trying her best not to settle for Crumbs in the process.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 207 Ratings

Season 2

A show about the things we settle for and the bits of ourselves that make us who we are. Crumbs is an audio memoir exploring the intersection of family trauma, addiction, identity, and the pursuit of love. Through raw and honest conversations with her mother, Emmy Olea journeys to unpack her family’s storied past. Though a lot of it sounds straight out of a telenovela -- it’s all true. And it speaks to the questions we all have about who we are.



Season 1

Dating is hard. It’s even harder when you’re a trans woman recovering from alcoholism whose mom was a coyote and your abuelita ran drugs for the Tijuana cartel. Nonetheless, Emmy Olea is looking for true love and trying her best not to settle for Crumbs in the process.

    Shining Star

    Shining Star

    To better understand her own story, Emmy Olea is bringing in her mom. And they're going to start at the beginning: Emmy's birth, and how Hilda fell in love with a cholo from the other side of town and thought her life was about to change for the better.CONTENT WARNING: This podcast has content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. You'll hear about some difficult subjects like drug abuse, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.RESOURCES: There’s a lot of difficult subjects that we cover in this show. If you or someone you know needs help - you can reach the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-4357. They’ll connect you with information and resources on treatment. There’s also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Both are available 24/7. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out either. They're available for anyone who needs help.
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    • 32 min
    The Hustler

    The Hustler

    Hilda didn't exactly have a conventional childhood. Her mom worked for a Mexican drug cartel, after all. So Emmy and Hilda talk about Mami Licha's life - and how she came from humble beginnings in Mexico to end up as the family matriarch who shaped their lives.CONTENT WARNING: This podcast has content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. You'll hear about some difficult subjects like drug abuse, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.RESOURCES: There’s a lot of difficult subjects that we cover in this show. If you or someone you know needs help - you can reach the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-4357. They’ll connect you with information and resources on treatment. There’s also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Both are available 24/7. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out either. They're available for anyone who needs help.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 25 min
    Young Love

    Young Love

    Young love feels like it'll last forever - until it doesn't. Emmy and Hilda unpack the end of her marriage to Neto, and the beginning of a new love.CONTENT WARNING: This podcast has content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. You'll hear about some difficult subjects like drug abuse, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.RESOURCES: There’s a lot of difficult subjects that we cover in this show. If you or someone you know needs help - you can reach the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-4357. They’ll connect you with information and resources on treatment. There’s also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Both are available 24/7. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out either. They're available for anyone who needs help.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 29 min
    War of the Mothers

    War of the Mothers

    Emmy briefly disappeared as a kid. In trying to figure out what happened, she uncovers something else: the ongoing battle between the two women that raised her.CONTENT WARNING: This podcast has content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. You'll hear about some difficult subjects like drug abuse, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.RESOURCES: There’s a lot of difficult subjects that we cover in this show. If you or someone you know needs help - you can reach the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-4357. They’ll connect you with information and resources on treatment. There’s also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Both are available 24/7. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out either. They're available for anyone who needs help.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 21 min
    Drugs, Doctors, and Mormons

    Drugs, Doctors, and Mormons

    Freshly divorced, Hilda begins a string of relationships - including one that brings her and Emmy to a Mormon farm in rural Utah.CONTENT WARNING: This podcast has content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. You'll hear about some difficult subjects like drug abuse, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.RESOURCES: There’s a lot of difficult subjects that we cover in this show. If you or someone you know needs help - you can reach the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-4357. They’ll connect you with information and resources on treatment. There’s also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Both are available 24/7. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out either. They're available for anyone who needs help.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 30 min
    El Pollo

    El Pollo

    Hilda's addiction really takes off. With Emmy along for the ride, she's frequenting a Mexican restaurant along the border that's home to junkies and hustlers like her. There, she meets the love of her life.CONTENT WARNING: This podcast has content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. You'll hear about some difficult subjects like drug abuse, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.RESOURCES: There’s a lot of difficult subjects that we cover in this show. If you or someone you know needs help - you can reach the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-4357. They’ll connect you with information and resources on treatment. There’s also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Both are available 24/7. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out either. They're available for anyone who needs help.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
207 Ratings

207 Ratings

Ortizo805 ,

❤️

Thank your for sharing yourself in such an intimate manner❤️ I love hearing your story. Congratulation to you and your mom on your sobriety.

amyrunnermom ,

So honest and moving

Thank you for showing up just as you are and sharing yourself with the world. Your story, strength, vulnerability and grit inspire! Keep on shining ! 😊❤️🙌🏻

FR326 ,

Beautiful relationship

Thank you for both being vulnerable and honest. I’m proud of you two.

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