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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

July 19, 2024

Season 3 Episode 7: Lifespan, Nutrition, & Dietetics with Elate Nutrition

In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Eli Cruz , a Nutritionist and the founder of Elate Nutrition Counseling in Oakland, California. Eli holds a Master of Science in Lifespan, Nutrition, and Dietetics from the University…
June 8, 2024

Season 3 Episode 6: Fitness & Mental Health with NSPR Fitness

For this episode, I have invited Katrina Medina, a certified personal trainer and the owner of NSPR Fitness. I have also invited Mabel Chaidez & Jacqueline Amaya who are members of Kat's gym, customers of the NSPR product li…
May 7, 2024

Season 3 Episode 5: Mental Health Awareness with Maluhia Psychotherapy

For this episode, I have invited Dr. Ryan Prichard & Dr. Samantha Hill with Maluhia Therapy Services to talk about their practice, facts, and myths surrounding mental health, and how to destigmatize seeking therapeutic servi…
March 15, 2024

Season 3 Episode 4: Prepare U Pro (Resource Episode)

For this episode, I have invited Joshua Garnica a Program Specialist with Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Mental Health Service Act Team. Joshua jumps on Destigmatize to share his mental health journey, how Prepa…
Feb. 22, 2024

Season 3 Episode 3: Black Mental Wellness: Challenges & Triumphs

In honor of Black History Month (but being black is beautiful 365, don't need a month), I have invited Desiray Sumlin , Air Force Technical Sargent Garyn Henderson , and previous Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast guest Anth…
Feb. 13, 2024

Season 3 Episode 2: Pursuing Higher Education with Youth 2 Leaders

Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation (Y2L) Executive Director Gabriel Adame as well as Y2L’s Education Foundation Program Coordinator Fellows Paola Caballero & Tizoc Valdez join to help destigmatize pursuing higher education.

About the Host

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Ramon Sanchez

Ramon is an Associate Clinical Social Worker in California and creator of Destigmatize Podcast.

Ramon grew up in rural communities near Bakersfield, obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University Bakersfield & Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California.

Ramon is also the President of Delta Zeta Tau Alumni Foundation. This organization want to ensure minorities obtain needed fundamental resources to increase degree attainment within Kern County.