In this episode, we’ll go beyond the social media version of self-care to uncover the everyday practices and boundaries that help us stay grounded and resilient. This episode will inspire listeners to rethink what it means to care for themselves, identify their personal self-care needs, and create habits that fit their lifestyle.

This episode aims to help parents, caregivers, educators, and community members better understand the why behind experimentation or use, recognize early warning signs, and learn how to respond with compassion rather than fear or shame. By bringing in a guest expert in adolescent behavioral health and substance use prevention, we’ll explore both the science
and the human side of this issue, equipping listeners with tools to support youth through behavioral change and connect them to help when needed.

Demystify therapy and make it approachable for people who are curious but hesitant. Many avoid therapy because they don’t know what to expect, fear being judged, or assume it’s only for “serious” problems. This episode gives an insider’s look at the process, the
relationship between client and therapist, and how to know if it’s working, so listeners can walk in with confidence instead of fear.

Recognize the different types of trauma and guide them toward safe, manageable first steps in healing. This episode will break it down into layers and show how healing can be approached with safety, pacing, and support.

To explore how cultural beliefs, generational silence, and systemic barriers contribute to the stigma around mental health, especially in BIPOC communities. This episode invites listeners to reflect on what they were taught (explicitly or silently) about emotions, mental illness, and asking for help, and offers ways to begin unlearning shame.

This episode validates all forms of trauma, explains how it affects the brain and body, and reminds listeners that healing is always possible. To break down the clinical and everyday meanings of trauma to better understand themselves and others.

To introduce the mission, tone, and goals of the podcast while building a connection with listeners. This episode sets the foundation by explaining why mental health conversations matter, especially now, and why this space is diƯerent, safe, honest, and stigma-free.