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
Season 4 Episode 7 - Calming Teenage Anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano, LCSW (Ep. 54)
For this episode, I’ve invited a go-to expert for helping teens and their families navigate anxiety in today’s world: Sophia Vale Galano , a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a thriving therapy practice across California. ...
Season 4 Special Episode - Election 2026 Andrae Gonzales (Ep. 53)
For this episode, I’ve invited... Andrae Gonzales . Andrae is currently running for the California State Assembly in the 35th district, is a City Councilmember for the City of Bakersfield, former School Boardmember, CEO, nonp...
Season 4 Episode 6: Dating, Breakups, & Healing with Norma Garcia, LC…
In this episode, we sit down with relationship therapist and sound bath practitioner Norma Garcia, LCSW , to explore how we can transform heartbreak into healing. As the daughter of immigrants, Norma shares her unique perspec...
Season 4 Bonus Episode: From MSW to LCSW: The California Licensing Ma…
Host Ramon Sanchez gets candid about his personal journey to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. He dives into the state's complex licensing system, from what an MSW student goes through, to the c...
Season 4 Episode 5: Immigration Talk with Rebeca Gonzalez, APC (Ep. 5…
In this episode, I’m joined by Rebeca Gonzalez — a brilliant and compassionate immigration attorney, CSUB alum, and graduate of Loyola Law School. Born and raised in the Central Valley, Rebeca is the founder of Rebeca Gonzale...
Season 4 Episode 4: ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, & Everything In Between …
In this episode, I’m joined by a good friend and former colleague, Dr. Naga “Satish” Bodapati, MD — a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. With over seven years of exper...
Episode 4 Bonus Episode: Why I Can’t Stay Quiet - A Personal Response…
In this deeply personal solo episode, host Ramon Sanchez—Latino therapist and creator of the Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast—breaks from the usual format to speak directly from the heart about the crisis unfolding in Los A...
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