For this episode, we are highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness & to do so, I have invited Michelle Avila, the Executive Director of Kern County Cancer Foundation. Michelle is an alumnus of the University of Southern California & National University. Michelle agreed to do this episode to share the history of her nonprofit organization as well as share info about cancer in general to our community to have out. I have also invited Stana Bright, a 3-time Breast Cancer Survivor and an Eligibility Com...

For this episode, we are highlighting National Recovery Month with Executive Director Gilbert Laroque & my first reinvited guest ⁠, Charlie Van De Voorde⁠ , both staff at Bakersfield Recovery Services. Though National Recovery Month is highlighted in September, that doesn't mean this episode is not good any other time of the year!

Hey podcast world. This is Ramon Sanchez, I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker out in California and Host of Destigmatize, a Roundtable mental health podcast where professionals I know, members of my community, and some of my friends can discuss topics worth destigmatizing. For this episode, I invited Jose Eseberre, aspiring world traveler from Bakersfield CA. I've invited Jose to make an announcement all while being able to talk about his journey of self-discovery & mental health. Jose agr...

I invited Yuli Avila, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who also obtains her Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) from Bakersfield California. Yuli has her Masters Degree from California State University Bakersfield and has dedicated her career to focus on helping the perinatal population. Yuli agreed to do this podcast to be able to reduce the stigma of mental health issues for pregnant and postpartum families and to be able to discuss sensitive topics related to it.

For this episode, I invited Nick Gonzalez, a California-based producer & songwriter blending elements of Indie Pop, Chillwave, and Garage Rock. Nick grew up performing Latin Rock with his family band Groupo Feliz & has ventured off to do solo projects through the stage name Loma Lion. In this episode, we are going to focus on his music, inspiration, and how creating/producing impacts one’s mental health. Click here for The Loma Lion Website!

For this episode, I invited Mao Granada. Mao is the owner & co-founder of Mango Haus in Bakersfield, California. We talk about his restaurant, how his upbringing contributed to a healthy lifestyle, and his point of view on why it’s essential to destigmatize eating healthy and even being vegan. Mao will also give us some tips and tricks for anyone considering opening a plant-based business.

Para este episodio invité a Mao Granada. Mao es propietario y cofundador de Mango Haus en Bakersfield, California. Hablamos sobre su restaurante, cómo su crianza contribuyó a un estilo de vida saludable y su punto de vista sobre por qué es esencial desestigmatizar la alimentación saludable e incluso ser vegano. Mao también nos dará algunos consejos y trucos para cualquiera que esté considerando abrir un negocio basado en plantas.

**Warning: Extremely Explicit Content** For this episode, I invited Javier Dominguez and two hosts of Bad Neighbor Comedy, Anthony Jauregui, & Marcos Alvarez, comedians from Bakersfield who agreed to come on Destigmatize to talk about what it takes to be a comedian. On top of that, they agreed to share some of their struggles, including balancing their day-to-day jobs, their sets, and so much more.

This is the most personal episode I have done in which Melissa Cavazos & I disclose the story of our beloved Golden Retriever Peanut (4/5/2021 - 10/28/2022), her life journey, and the trip to the Rainbow Bridge. Dr. Juan Alvarado, DVM & Dr. Deidra Metzler, DVM, MPH with Farewell From Home - In Home Euthanasia services are also with us on this episode to share how Hazelnut joined us and how our lives intersected.

I’ve invited the Co-founders (Dr. Juan Alvarado, DVM & Dr. Deidra Metzler, DVM, MPH) of Farewell From Home - In Home Euthanasia service in Bakersfield California with hopes of destigmatizing Pet Grief & Loss. I'm also making this extremely personal by inviting my fiancé (Melissa Cavazos) on onboard to help me achieve this goal.