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 5 Episode 5: Foster Care Community Care with Bakersfield Angels Shelby Esquedo, MSW (Ep 68)
For this episode, I’ve invited a fellow MSW graduate from California State University Bakersfield: Shelby Esquedo . Shelby is the Program Development Director with Bakersfield Angels . With seven years of experience working a...
Hope In The Valley Series- Ep 5 Fentanyl epidemic & Carlos Marquez F…
In this heavy yet hopeful Hope In The Valley Special Episode , host Ramon Sanchez, LCSW & Dr. Ashleigh Herrera, sit down with Chris and Loretta LaMedica for a raw conversation about the fentanyl epidemic hitting the Central V...
Hope In The Valley Series- Ep 4 Addiction, Resilience, and Healing w…
In this episode of the Hope In The Valley series, host Ramon Sanchez and co-host Dr. Ashleigh Herrera sit down with Johnny Delgado and Cheyenne Bond from the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project (BAIHP) . Together, they...
Season 5 Bonus Episode - Beyond the Stigma: World Bipolar Day 2026 in…
Veronica Jacuinde , an advocate for mental health, discusses the upcoming World Bipolar Day event and the importance of destigmatizing mental health. She shares her personal journey with bipolar disorder and emphasizes the ro...
Season 5 Episode 4: Autoimmune Advocacy & Behavioral Wellness (EP 64)
For this episode, I’ve invited Lisa Gartner . Lisa is a Special Education teacher and an expert in disability support who is currently completing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. She is the founder o...
Season 5 Episode 3: Legacy, Resilience, and the 619 to 661 connection…
I’ve invited a true pioneer of Chicano Rap and a West Coast legend representing the 619 - Jose Anguiano also known as Mr. Shadow . Since he first hit the scene in the late 90s, Shadow has been a definitive voice for the stree...
Season 5 Episode 2: Empowering Women Through Movement with Girls Run …
For this episode, I’ve invited the leadership and community behind Girls Run Bakersfield , a club that builds sisterhood while creating a safe space for women to exercise together. Luz Almanza, Angelica Sabiano LCSW, & Occupa...
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