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Destigmatize Podcast

Destigmatize is a roundtable mental health podcast where both professionals and friends can talk about topics worth destigmatizing. My goal is to have real conversations most people don’t talk about. Additionally, I want to bring awareness. Join me on my journey by subscribing and following.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 16, 2025

Fears, Resilience, and Unity in Challenging Times (Personal Point of View)

In this solo episode, I share my personal perspective on some pressing issues: fears about Trump’s second presidency, the impact of ICE raids in Bakersfield, and the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires. This isn’t about…
Jan. 15, 2025

Season 4 Special Episode - Election 2025 Dr. Chris Cruz-Boone

In this special episode of Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast , we are joined by Dr. Chris Cruz-Boone , a dynamic leader and advocate who is running for California Assembly District 32. With the Special Primary Election set …
Oct. 28, 2024

Season 3 Special Episode - Election 2024 Flor Olvera

Kern Community College District Governing Board Trustee Candidate for Area 4 Flor Olvera joins Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast, allowing her voters to learn about her before this important election. *This episode is not a…
Oct. 28, 2024

Season 3 Special Episode - Election 2024 Luis Garcia

Bakersfield City School District Governing Board Trustee Candidate for Area 1 Luis Garcia joins Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast, allowing his voters to learn about him before this important election. *This episode is not …
Oct. 24, 2024

Season 3 Special Episode - Election 2024 Emma De La Rosa

Bakersfield City School District Governing Board Trustee Candidate for Area 1 Emma De La Rosa joins Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast, allowing her voters to learn about her before this important election. *This episode is …
Oct. 21, 2024

Season 3 Special Episode - Election 2024 Connie Perez-Andreesen

Kern Community College District Governing Board Trustee Candidate for Area 7 Connie Perez-Andreesen joins Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast, allowing her voters to learn about her before this important election. *This episo…

About the Host

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Ramon Sanchez

Ramon is an Associate Clinical Social Worker in California and creator of Destigmatize Podcast.

Ramon grew up in rural communities near Bakersfield, obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University Bakersfield & Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California.

Ramon is also the President of Delta Zeta Tau Alumni Foundation. This organization want to ensure minorities obtain needed fundamental resources to increase degree attainment within Kern County.