José is joined during this community check-in to discuss the experience of women in a global mental health context, given the current focus in the Global South. Nida Jamshed is a Pakistani PhD student in Social Psychology at Clark University. She works in the areas of resistance, activism, gender based violence in the context of Pakistan & Global South.
This week, José is joined by the talented cooking sensation, Omi Hopper! With approximately half a million viewers, @cookingconomi is a cooking platform sharing delicious Puerto Rican cuisine. Omi talks about hope and faith while shining her light so bright! She and José bond about Puerto Rican culture and their love for food from their island!
Jose is joined by Abbie Knapton, a fierce advocate for recovery and policy reform for folks with addiction. Abbie shares her journey and how she believes recovery may be impacted by COVID-19. She also talks about being a new mom during COVID-19. Prepare to cry and laugh!
José is joined by Néstor Noyola, a clinical psychology doctoral student and a fierce advocate for the Latinx community! The duo discuss the nuances of Latinx mental health and the importance of intersectionality, and recognizing the whole person, when we discuss Latinx mental health.
We are so grateful for anyone who has listened to the podcast so far! We wanted to take some time to candidly share about our team, our work, and our memories. TPE team member, Cam, puts José in the hot seat to share about our mental health non-profit.
José sits down with AJ Paron to talk about parenting a child with disabilities. José and AJ shatter the belief that one’s potential is limited and unpack the role of the parental advocate
José and Joe talk about being speakers who share their stories and the ways in which the perspective shifts for storytelling. Above all, this is a discussion about resilience and strength!
Jose talks with Calvin about the intersection of mental health and barriers to healthcare. We discuss how stigma and the impact of disclosure of mental health needs may impede seeking support prior to gender-affirming care. Calvin shares his story and encourages us to listen to the voices and needs of each individual.
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, but do we know the history behind this anniversary? Join Jose, and a member of our TPE community, Ronie, as we talk about Juneteenth, Black health disparities, and being an ally to the Black community.
José Rosario and Mark Brand talk about systemic issues of social mobility and homelessness. In this interview, they discuss being an ally in a racially-biased society, and accepting one’s own privilege.
