Con Amor, Your Therapist Friend
The purpose of this podcast is to open up a conversation about mental health in a casual format, one in which it feels as though we are talking amongst friends… who happen to be therapists. The show will focus on discussing prevailing themes in mental health amongst our Latinx community in an effort to empower our gente as well as normalize and increase awareness of mental health issues. This is our love letter to the community in which we have grown, the community we serve and that we love. Con Amor. El propósito de este podcast es abrir una conversación sobre salud mental en un formato informal, en el que se sienta como si estuviéramos hablando entre amigos... que resultan ser terapeutas. El programa se centrará en hablar acerca de temas predominantes en salud mental entre nuestra comunidad Latinx en un esfuerzo de empoderar a nuestra gente igual que normalizar y aumentar la conciencia sobre los problemas de salud mental. Esta es nuestra carta de amor a la comunidad en la que hemos crecido, la comunidad a la que servimos y que amamos. Con Amor.
Episodes
58 episodes
Navigating Mental Health and Challenges as an Immigrant with Veronica Plascencia, LCSW
Join hosts Nenia De Leon-Figueroa and Sonia Guilfoos in this heartfelt episode of Con Amor, Your Therapist Friend, as they welcome special guest Veronica Plascencia, an LCSW focused on community mental health. Veronica shares her inspiring jour...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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42:36
Explorando Medicina Ancestral con Cristina Castrillon LMFT
En este episodio de 'Con Amor, Your Therapist Friend', Nenia de León-Figueroa, LMFT y Sonia Guilfoos, LCSW, acompañadas de la terapeuta Cristina Castrillón, LMFT, discuten temas de salud mental y medicina ancestral en un entorno de conversación...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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39:54
Exploring Ancestral Healing with Cristina Castrillon LMFT
In this episode, Sonia and Nenia explore Ancestral Medicine with their therapist friend, Cristina Castrillon, LMFT. Join them as they talk about the way ancestral medicine can be a powerful form of healing and can lead to self discovery.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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44:17
Trabajando los 12 Pasos
¡Bienvenido a Con Amor, Your Therapist Friend! En este episodio, a Nenia y Sonia se les une el invitado especial Jerry Hernandez, un agente de bienes y raizes de Pomona con 16 años de sobriedad. Jerry habla sobre su experiencia a través de la a...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:04
Working the 12 Steps with Jerry Hernandez
Welcome to Con Amor, Your Therapist Friend! In this episode, Nenia and Sonia are joined by special guest Jerry Hernandez, a realtor from Pomona with 16 years of sobriety. Jerry opens up about his journey through addiction, the struggles he face...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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45:51
Let's Talk About A-N-X-I-E-T-Y
People all over are experiencing anxiety so let's talk about it! In today's episode, your therapist friends talk about symptoms of anxiety, why it happens, and what to do to help you begin to take the power away from it! Grab your cafecito, get...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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53:18
La Experiencia Universitaria como Primera Generacion
Tomen su cafecito y vengan a platicar con nosotros acerca de nuestras experiencias en la universidad como primera generacion. Cada jornada tiene su propio camino y siendo primera generacion aveces viene con dificultades especificas. Escuchen pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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44:38
First Gen College Experience with Erika Perez, LCSW
In this episode, we talk to Erika Perez, LCSW, about her college experience being first generation Latin-American student and her unconventional journey toward her successful career as an LCSW. Grab your cafecito and get ready for a heart warmi...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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39:15
Auto Cuidado Radical con Victoria Cortez, LMFT
Tomen sus cafecitos y unanse a nuestra conversacion con Victoria Cortez, LMFT (First Gen Feeler) acerca de el auto cuidado. No tiene nadama que ver con masajes y faciales! Comienza con sanacion interior y recordar que valemos la pena!
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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55:40
Embracing Radical Self Care as First Gen with Victoria Cortez, LMFT
Grab your cafecitos as we have an empowering and uplifting conversation with Victoria Cortez, LMFT, aka First Gen Feeler, a we talk about radical self care as First Gen. In this episode, we explore how to embed moments of self care into our liv...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:08:21
Creando Limites como Primera Generacion- Platica con Crystal Garcia Ruacho, LCSW
Unanse a nuestra platica mientras hablamos con Crystal Garcia Ruacho, LCSW acerca de como crear limites en nuestras vidas. Hablamos acerca de que son los limites, como crearlos, y la manera en la que nos ayudan a mantener nuestra paz en nuestra...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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54:47
Being First Gen and Setting Boundaries with Crystal Ruacho LCSW
Grab your cafecito and join us as we talk to Crystal Ruacho LCSW about setting boundaries, why they are so important, and why it may be difficult do so as a First Generation Latin American.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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55:10
Y de Aqui Y de Alla- Hablando de la Experiencia de la Primera Generacion con Cynthia Flores LMFT
En este episodio, tus amigas terapeutas hablan con Cynthia Flores, LMFT, una terapeuta latina de primera generación cuyo trabajo gira en torno al trabajo con trauma y la experiencia de primera generación. Tomen sus cafecitos y unanse a la conve...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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55:19
"Y De Aqui, Y De Alla"- Talking About the First Gen Experience with Cynthia Flores LMFT
In this episode, your therapist friends talk to Cynthia Flores, LMFT, a First Generation Latina therapist whose work revolves around trauma work and the first generation experience. Listen as she explains the multiple dimensions of the Latine e...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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55:21
Un "Chequeo"
Tomen sus cafecitos y unanse a Nenia y Sonia mientras hacen un "chequeo." Platicaran acerca de como hacen sus chequeos emocionales dentro de la oficina de terapia y entre ellas mismas, especialmente en estos tiempos llenos de crisis. Mu...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:03
Peach Tea, Carl Jung, and How We're Doing
We're checking in today and letting you know how we're doing in light of so many events going on in our world. Listen as we let you know how we check in with ourselves on a daily basis and why it's such an important skill to use for our well be...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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39:47
Masculinidad Positiva: Platica con Mike Manzo
Toma tu cafecito y únete a nuestra conversación mientras hablamos sobre masculinidad positiva con nuestro invitado, Mike Manzo. Mike ha construido su plataforma en las redes sociales en torno al tema de la masculinidad positiva. Únase a nosotro...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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42:26
Talking About Positive Masculinity with Mike Manzo
Grab your cafecito and join our conversation as we talk about positive masculinity with our guest, Mike Manzo. Mike has built his platform on social media based surrounding the topic of positive masculinity and how to bring out your genuine sel...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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45:04
Sanando A Tu Niñe Interior
Sirvete un cafecito y unete a nosotras mientras hablamos de la sanacion de tu niñe interior. Escucha mientras platicamos acerca de las diferentes maneras en las que puedes conectarte con tu niñe interior y como sanar las heridas que ocurren en ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:38
Healing Your Inner Child
Grab your cafecitos and join us as we talk about inner child work! We discuss what this type of work looks like and how we can begin to listen to the little niñe inside of us to heal. Music by
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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50:38
Healing Through Creativity- Conversation with Lyrix
In this episode, we talk with podcaster, actor, song writer, and author of the book, Life of Chepe, Jaime Nungaray (aka Lyrix), about the role creativity has played in his healing journey through trauma. Music by
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:08:47
El Cuerpo lo Sabe: Talking About EMDR with Carolina Quiroz, LCSW
Join our discussion as we are joined by LCSW and Practicing EMDR Therapist and Consultant, Carolina Quiroz. In this episode, we touch upon trauma and its effects on the body and ways in which EMDR helps to heal the body and the mind. Mu...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:01:14
El Cuerpo lo Sabe: Hablando de EMDR con Carolina Quiroz, LCSW
En este episodio platicamos con Carolina Quiroz, LCSW acerca del trauma complejo, de la manifestacion del trauma en el cuerpo, y la manera en la que EMDR ayuda a regresar al balance emocional y en el cuerpo. Music by
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:04:06
Decolonizing Parenting with Jen Rivera Bell
In this episode, we talk to activist and mother, Jen Rivera Bell, who teaches us what it means to decolonize parenting, what it looks like in her life, and why it is a political act to do so.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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57:17
Let's Talk About Colorism with Sebastian Morales
In this episode, your therapist friends talk to their friend Sebastian Morales about Colorism in the Latine community. Join the discussion as Sebastian talks about his own experiences with Colorism and what he has done to love himself and bring...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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53:32