Destigmatize Podcast

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

May 31, 2025

Season 4 Episode 3: EMDR, Play Therapy & Internal Family Systems

In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back Cristina Rodriguez , a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Tulare, California, with over 11 years of experience in the field. Cristina joins me for a deep dive into three ...
March 4, 2025

Season 4: Bonus! 3/5/25 Strike & My Thoughts

Strikes can be complicated—especially when you’re torn between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the latest labor action, why I made the decision to stand in solidarit...
Feb. 3, 2025

Season 4 Special Episode - Election 2025 William Brown Jr.

In this special episode of Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast , we are joined by Libertarian Candidate William Brown a dynamic leader and advocate who is running for California Assembly District 32. With the Special Primary E...
Feb. 3, 2025

Season 4 Episode 2: Healing & Empowerment: Black Wellness in Action with Community Interventions

In this episode, I have two incredible guests ( Ucedrah Osby & Deidre Hathor) , from Community Interventions who are here to share the amazing work they do, as well as highlight their Annual Black Healing Summit , an event de...
Jan. 23, 2025

Season 4 Episode 1: Time Management & Mental Health with The Creative Therapist

Mental Health Clinicians! This one is for you! Well... anyone can benefit from improving their time management & who better to talk about this than The Creative Therapist Christina Rodriguez LMFT ! She is here to talk about t...
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 ...