Mayra Matos, Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009 and now a speaker, creative coach and psychology student, is launching El Podcast de Mayra Matos, which premieres Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. The show explores the emotional side of beauty pageants: social expectations, competition pressure and self-esteem. The first series, dedicated to the psychology behind Miss Universe and beauty pageants, covers self-esteem, mental health during competition and the emotional processes accompanying wins and losses.
Guests this season include Karla I. Guilfú Acevedo, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 and psychology counseling graduate; Isis Casalduc, former Miss Puerto Rico Universe with a cyberpsychology degree; Carmen Batíz, Miss Puerto Rico 1983 and businesswoman; Dr. Wanda Piñeiro, clinical psychologist and international speaker; Dr. Yamil Malavé Medina, clinical psychologist; Edwin Benítez Cruz, personal trainer and wellness coach; Jamie Li Díaz Molina, a nurse specializing in non-invasive aesthetics; Edgar J. Gómez del Valle, clinical social worker and certified creative coach; David Rodríguez, makeup artist and entrepreneur; and Lic. Karina Matos Pérez, psychologist, professor and CBT coach. The first series runs from Friday, November 6 to Friday, November 27, 2026, with new episodes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 PM, then shifts to weekly episodes on mental wellbeing, emotions, relationships and personal growth. Episodes are available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.