MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode VI

In this episode, we are honored to welcome Katt Lovejoy—an inspiring community leader, passionate advocate, and ally to our migrant communities.

Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guest; Katt Lovejoy

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode V

Today we are excited to introduce some friends from Advocates for Recovery. This grassroots, peer-led organization consists of individuals from across the state who are united by their focus on recovery solutions rather than the challenges of addiction.

Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guests; Danny Stange and Dara Mendoza

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode IV

Many Latino men grew up hearing that “men don’t cry” and were taught to see vulnerability as a sign of weakness — a message many have internalized over time. It’s crucial that we continue these conversations and work to normalize asking for help when we need it. By doing so, we not only challenge harmful stereotypes, but we can also help save lives. 

Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guest; Manny Almaguer

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode III 

Los estudiantes inmigrantes se enfrentan a retos para adaptarse a un nuevo idioma, cultura y sistema escolar, lo cual puede afectar su salud mental. En este episodio, conversamos con personas que no solo comprenden estos desafíos de primera mano, sino que también trabajan activamente para crear entornos de aprendizaje más inclusivos y propicios para los estudiantes y sus familias.

Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guests; Mari Alvarez, BSSW and Estéfani Peña Figueroa

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode II 

Today, we are going to explore the profound effects of immigration on mental health and how our community has coped with the trauma, stress, and uncertainties that come with living under the weight of ‘illegality.’

Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guests; Luis Torres, Ph.D
and Andrea Loya, Executive Director of Casa de Paz

MENTAL HEALTH: Breaking the Ice - Episode I 

What does mental health mean to you?
How have your beliefs and values shaped your understanding of it?

Together, we will explore the beliefs, values, and lived experiences that define who we are today. We will unpack how these influences have shaped our views on mental well-being and what we’ve chosen to embrace, or leave behind on our journey. 

Your Host Bibian Reyes, with Special Guests; Perla Duran, MA, LPC and
Dr. Ramon Del Castillo

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 5, “How does it impact me?” with special guest Nadine Bridges, the Executive Director at One Colorado. In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and Nadine Bridges discuss how big decisions that affect women or the LGBTQ+ community also affect folks from every other community too, to unpack the question - how does it impact me? 

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 4, “Liberty and Justice for All?” with guest and Denver city councilor Candi CdeBaca. In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and CdeBaca discuss what it means to build political representation for marginalized communities by building political power. Because if liberty and justice for all requires representation, representation requires the power to elect representative candidates. CdeBaca explains. 

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 3, “What does it mean to be free?” with guest Aurea Bolaños Perea from the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR). In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and Perea peel back the complicated relationship this country has with women and their reproductive freedom. If government can limit certain freedoms for certain people - what does it mean to be free?

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario.
This is Episode 2, “Constitution 101” with special guest Hans Meyer, an immigration and criminal defense attorney from Colorado. In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and Hans Meyer discuss American freedoms – who gets them, who historically hasn’t, and why there is such a struggle in this country to share those freedoms.