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 9 - Javier Barba & Holiday Soccer Tournament/Toy Drive 2025 (Ep. 57)
In this episode, I sit down with Javier Barba . A Shafter resident, father, former CSUB soccer standout, and the creator of a decade-long annual toy and clothing drive in Kern County. As he celebrates the 10th Annual Toy Driv...
Hope In The Valley Series - Episode 1 with Dr. Matthew Beare (Ep.56)
Episode 1 of 24: We talk to Dr Matthew Beare about his journey towards becoming an Addiction Medicine Physician and how the landscape has changed. Join us in an honest conversation! About our guest: Dr. Matthew Beare is a dou...
Season 4 Episode 8 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025 with Kati…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October, but the conversation should never stop. Host Ramon Sanchez, LCSW , sits down for a critical and profoundly moving conversation with survivor and advocate Katie Valenzuela. Kati...
Season 4 Episode 7 - Calming Teenage Anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano,…
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...
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