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A Hero's Welcome PodcastBreaking Down Professional Gatekeeping with Liliana & MariaSend us a textThe mental health field has a problem we need to talk about - one that's driving talented clinicians away and ultimately harming the clients we all serve. In this candid conversation, two Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists strip away professional pretense to examine the dysfunctional systems governing our work.We tackle the uncomfortable reality of gatekeeping in mental health - how established professionals and institutions often block access to knowledge, training, and credentials through arbitrary barriers and outdated "pay your dues" mentalities. As systems thinkers, we examine why professional structures resist...
2025-12-2545 min
Teocast | Teológico (Bíblia e Teologia)Dormição de Maria: Um conceito essencial do catolicismo - Termos Teológicos 028Neste episódio do Teocast | Teológico (Bíblia e Teologia), analisamos o conceito da Dormição (Koimesis), o termo usado especialmente pela tradição Ortodoxa e Católica Oriental para descrever o fim da vida terrena de Maria, a mãe de Jesus.Investigamos como essa tradição se desenvolveu, o que ela ensina sobre a morte na perspectiva cristã e como ela se diferencia do dogma da Assunção.A partir de uma análise histórica e comparativa, exploramos sua importância tripla:O Conceito de "Dormir" no Senhor: Investigamos o significado teológico da palavra "dormição". No contexto bíbl...
2025-12-2214 min
Reflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión sábado 20 de diciembre de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Primera lecturaIs 7,10-14Miren: la virgen está en cintaLectura del libro de IsaíasEN aquellos días, el Señor habló a Ajaz y le dijo:«Pide un signo al Señor, tu Dios: en lo hondo del abismo o en lo alto del cielo».Respondió Ajaz:«No lo pido, no quiero tentar al Señor».Entonces dijo Isaías:«Escucha, casa de David: ¿no les basta cansar a los hombres, qu...
2025-12-2006 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastMirroring the Playroom: Lived Experience in Therapy with Heather Fairlee DenbroughSend us a textWhat happens when therapists bring their authentic, neurodivergent selves into the playroom? Magic, according to Heather Fairley-Denbrough, a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist supervisor with 16 years of experience.Heather opens up about her relatively recent discovery of her own autism and ADHD, sharing how this self-knowledge has profoundly transformed her therapeutic relationships. Rather than maintaining the rigid professional boundaries many of us were taught in graduate school, Heather demonstrates how thoughtful self-disclosure creates deeper connections with clients - particularly neurodivergent children who desperately need to see examples of...
2025-12-1137 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión lunes 8 de diciembre de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Primera lecturaGen 3, 9-15. 20Pongo hostilidad entre tu descendencia y la descendencia de la mujerLectura del libro del Génesis.DESPUÉS de comer Adán del árbol, el Señor Dios lo llamó y le dijo:«¿Dónde estás?».Él contestó:«Oí tu ruido en el jardín, me dio miedo, porque estaba desnudo, y me escondí».El Señor Dios le replicó:«¿Quién te informó de que estabas desnudo?, ¿es qu...
2025-12-0806 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastBeyond Play: Why Child Therapists Matter with Laura BrownsteinSend us a textChild therapist Laura joins us to explore the concerning shortage of therapists willing to work with children, despite growing mental health needs among youth populations. • Laura explains how even in therapy-rich Los Angeles, there's a significant gap in child therapy services• Many clinicians avoid working with children due to fear, lack of proper training, or hesitation about parental dynamics• Educational programs often lack comprehensive child therapy training, creating knowledge gaps for new therapists• Quality supervision specifically for child therapy is increasingly hard to find• Becoming credentialed as a Registere...
2025-11-2734 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastEMDR Sandtray based Therapy by Ana M. GómezSend us a textWhen words collapse under the weight of trauma, symbols step in with clarity and care. We sit down with Anna Gomez to explore how EMDR and sand tray therapy, used together, create a safer path into memory networks, one that honors culture, protects against flooding, and invites healing to unfold at the nervous system’s pace. From the first touch of sand to the choice of a miniature, the tray becomes a living map of autonomic states, attachment patterns, and dissociative parts, allowing clients to express what feels unsayable.We dive in...
2025-11-1332 min
Teocast | Teológico (Bíblia e Teologia)Maria de Betânia: A história da irmã de Lázaro - Personagens Bíblicos 044Neste episódio de foco na devoção, exploramos Maria de Betânia, a irmã de Marta e Lázaro, cuja vida e atitudes representam a verdadeira essência da adoração a Jesus.A partir dos Evangelhos (Lucas 10, João 11 e 12), analisamos os momentos cruciais de Maria. O foco principal é a cena em que ela se senta aos pés de Jesus para ouvir Seus ensinamentos, enquanto sua irmã Marta se ocupa com o serviço. Jesus elogia Maria por ter escolhido a "boa parte", que não lhe seria tirada.Discutimos também o seu ato de adoração mais famoso: ung...
2025-11-0119 min
Teocast | Teológico (Bíblia e Teologia)Maria: A mulher que gerou nosso Salvador - Personagens Bíblicos 002Neste podcast, mergulhamos na comovente e profunda história de Maria, mãe de Jesus — uma das figuras mais reverenciadas das Escrituras.A partir dos relatos dos Evangelhos, exploramos sua fé exemplar, sua obediência diante do chamado divino e sua presença constante nos momentos decisivos da vida de Cristo.Da anunciação à cruz, Maria revela uma espiritualidade madura e uma coragem silenciosa que atravessa gerações.Vamos refletir sobre o papel teológico de Maria, sua humanidade, e como sua jornada ilumina temas como entrega, esperança e confiança em Deus.Prepare-se para conhecer a mulher que, com humildade e...
2025-10-2321 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastUsing D&D as a Healing Tool with Erika WalkerSend us a textErika brings Dungeons & Dragons into therapy sessions, creating transformative healing experiences for clients through role-playing games and character development.• Using D&D with clients to build characters and create new therapy modalities• Personal journey with D&D helping develop real-world skills like confrontation• Client's story of choosing friendship over combat reveals therapeutic needs• Facing resistance from traditional play therapy circles despite proven effectiveness• Creating accessible D&D sand tray therapy tools for therapists with no gaming experience• Challenging therapy systems that reject innovation they don't understand• Advoca...
2025-10-2344 min
DUELO TIC TAC#2 DIFICULTADES Y DISCAPACIDADES DE APRENDIZAJE EN EL AULA DE ELE - CON DIEGO PANIAGUA¿Integrar es lo mismo que incluir?¿Sabías que el alumnado con necesidades de apoyo educativo ha crecido más del 75% en solo seis años? En este episodio de Duelo Tic Tac, conversamos con Diego Paniagua, investigador experto en enseñanza inclusiva, sobre lo que realmente significa enseñar desde la inclusión en el aula de español.Desde la dislexia hasta la discapacidad visual, pasando por el uso de tecnologías accesibles, Diego desmonta mitos, ofrece claves metodológicas y nos deja con una certeza: enseñar bien es enseñar para todes...
2025-10-1351 minA Hero's Welcome PodcastRemoving Your Armor: Embracing Authenticity with Miranda StollSend us a textMiranda shares how we can create the life we want by letting go of fear and embracing our authentic selves through the removal of protective armor that no longer serves us.• Exploring how our "armor" protects us from vulnerability but also prevents authentic connection• Teaching children to question their protective responses rather than automatically armoring up• Understanding how burnout happens when therapists try to "save" clients instead of supporting their journey• Recognizing when comparisons to idealized therapist images cause us unnecessary suffering• Learning to pause and reconnect with our t...
2025-10-0936 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastTravel Hacking Your Way to Therapist Wellness: A Conversation with Allison RimlandSend us a textWe explore how pursuing personal passions, such as travel, can serve as a powerful burnout prevention strategy for therapists, with special guest Allison Rimland sharing her journey after losing her father and discovering the world of travel hacking.Allison shares how her father's sudden death prompted her to reconsider priorities and follow her parents' example of making travel a life priority. Introduction to travel hacking through home exchanges and credit card points as affordable ways to explore the worldDiscussion of the unique burnout challenges faced by supervisors who carry both their clients' s...
2025-09-2540 minA Hero's Welcome PodcastThe Therapist's Journey with Maria & LilianaSend us a textThe secret evolution of therapists that nobody talks about in graduate school - from survival mode to seasoned professional, Maria and Liliana crack open the unspoken developmental journey that shapes our careers and lives as mental health professionals.Remember that idealistic student who entered the field ready to change lives? Then reality hit - staggering student debt met with jobs (not careers) where you felt easily replaceable rather than valued. This episode compassionately maps the typical progression: freshly-licensed clinician in survival mode, licensed professional accumulating certifications, supervisor carrying tremendous liability, and...
2025-09-1119 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión lunes 8 de septiembre de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Primera lecturaMiq 5, 1-4aDé a luz la que debe dar a luzLectura de la profecía de Miqueas.ESTO dice el Señor:«Y tú, Belén Efratá,pequeña entre los clanes de Judá,de ti voy a sacaral que ha de gobernar Israel;sus orígenes son de antaño,de tiempos inmemoriales.Por eso, los entregaráhasta que dé a luz la que...
2025-09-0808 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastBeyond Burnout: Discovering Your Authentic Professional Self with Madison DuranSend us a textProfessional identity formation is a crucial yet often overlooked process for preventing burnout and achieving fulfillment in the mental health field.Burnout symptoms closely mirror those of an identity crisisMany clinicians experience burnout within just 2-5 years of practiceProfessional identity involves aligning personal values with professional workTransitioning from training to practice requires developing your voiceNavigating insurance systems often creates value conflictsMixed messages from employers create professional confusionFinding role models helps shape your professional identityA strong professional identity acts as a GPS for career decisionsProfessional identity formation is an ongoing process, not a...
2025-08-2135 minA Hero's Welcome PodcastSITH Conference 2025: Rooted & Resilient: Healing Ourselves While We Heal Systems with Maria Laquerre-DiegoSend us a textMaria introduces the SITH (Supportive Innovation for Therapeutic Heroes) conference, taking place in Las Cruces this October, featuring her session, "Rooted and Resilient: Healing Ourselves While we Heal Systems."• SITH conference provides in-person learning with a fun, geeky pop culture vibe for therapists• Maria's session focuses on therapist self-healing while working in depleting systems• Conference specifically addresses court-involved cases and high-stress clinical situations• Session will explore expressive arts, journaling, and sand work as self-healing modalities• Honest discussions about systems that make clinical work difficult, including sociopolitical and family sys...
2025-08-1505 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastSITH Conference 2025: The Legal Arena: Playing by the Rules and Advocating for ClientsThrough Play Therapy & Clinical Expertise with Val BrunoSend us a textWe welcome special guest Val to discuss her upcoming session at the SITH Conference, which focuses on helping clinicians navigate the legal arena with confidence. Val shares her expertise as a translator between the therapeutic world and legal settings, helping therapists understand how to effectively advocate for their clients in court.• SITH (Supportive Innovations for Therapeutic Heroes) is an in-person conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico, October 9-11• This year's conference focuses on the legal arena and court-involved cases• Val will present on "The Legal Arena: Playing by the Rules...
2025-08-1510 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión viernes 15 de agosto de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Lecturas de la Asunción de la Bienaventurada Virgen MaríaPrimera LecturaLectura del libro del Apocalipsis (11,19a;12,1.3-6a.10ab):Se abrió en el cielo el santuario de Dios y en su santuario apareció el arca de su alianza. Después apareció una figura portentosa en el cielo: Una mujer vestida de sol, la luna por pedestal, coronada con doce estrellas. Apareció otra señal en el cielo: Un enorme dragón rojo, con siete cabezas y diez cuernos y siete diademas en las cabezas. Con la cola barrió de...
2025-08-1507 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastSITH Conference 2025 - The Force Within the Family with Jen ShiveySend us a textWe delve into the upcoming SITH Conference (Supportive Innovations for Therapeutic Heroes) taking place October 9-11 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a special focus on court-involved cases and family systems work in play therapy.• Jenny discusses her conference session "The Force Within the Family" focusing on family dynamics in play therapy• Importance of working with the entire family system rather than just the child in therapy• How to engage with the trifecta of home, school, and therapy for lasting change• Special focus on LGBTQ+ affirming approaches to family t...
2025-08-1411 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastBalancing Ethics and Flexibility Creates Better Therapy with Dr. Dana WyssSend us a textHow do we honor therapeutic boundaries while truly meeting clients where they are? In this thought-provoking reunion episode with Dr. Dana Weiss, we explore the delicate dance between ethical practice and therapeutic flexibility.Dana shares a compelling case study of working with a client in a domestic violence situation who splits time between countries, illustrating the complex decisions therapists face when standard practices don't fit unique client circumstances. Rather than rigid adherence to convention, Dana demonstrates how thoughtful adaptation—increasing session frequency when the client is available, creating personalized therapeutic tools, an...
2025-08-0736 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastNavigating High-Conflict Divorce Therapy with Berenice Leon-FonsecaSend us a textFew therapists willingly choose to work with high-conflict divorce cases. The fear of subpoenas, licensing board complaints, and getting caught in legal crossfire keeps many clinicians from helping the families who may need them most. But Berenice Leon Fonseca sees things differently.Drawing from her unique background in law and family therapy, Berenice illuminates the path for therapists who want to serve families navigating the painful journey of separation but feel intimidated by court involvement. She challenges the profession's tendency toward fear-based avoidance, asking a powerful question: "When we hear somebody...
2025-07-2439 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión martes 22 de julio de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Primera lecturaCant 3, 1-4bEncontré al amor de mi almaLectura del libro del Cantar de los Cantares.ESTO dice la esposa:«En mi lecho, por la noche,buscaba al amor de mi alma;lo buscaba, y no lo encontraba.“Me levantaré y rondaré por la ciudad,por las calles y las plazas,buscaré al amor de mi alma”.Lo busqué y no lo encontré.Me encontra...
2025-07-2209 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión Domingo 20 de julio de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Primera lecturaGn 18,1-10aSeñor, no pases de largo junto a tu siervoLectura del libro del Génesis.EN aquellos días, el Señor se apareció a Abrahán junto a la encina de Mambré, mientras él estaba sentado a la puerta de la tienda, en lo más caluroso del día. Alzó la vista y vio tres hombres frente a él. Al verlos, corrió a su encuentro desde la puerta de la tienda, se postró en tierra y dijo...
2025-07-2005 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastBeyond Control: How Behavior Speaks with Robyn GobbelSend us a textDemystifying the complex world of childhood trauma behaviors demands more than clinical knowledge—it requires a profound shift in how we view challenging behaviors altogether. Robin, a seasoned former therapist who specialized in supporting families of children with trauma histories, joins us to transform how we interpret behavior that seems baffling, dangerous, or personally directed.At the heart of this conversation lies a powerful truth: all behavior is communication. Robin shares how this simple-yet-revolutionary perspective changed not just her clinical effectiveness but her entire job satisfaction. For therapists overwhelmed by children's di...
2025-07-1038 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastThe Role of Attachment and Mentorship with Clair MellenthinSend us a textDiscover the transformative power of earned security in attachment theory with the insightful Clair Mellenthin, the brilliant mind behind Attachment-Centered Play Therapy. Clair unveils her pioneering research on the journey of registered play therapists, highlighting how their attachment histories deeply influence their professional and personal lives. This conversation offers a beacon of hope, emphasizing that early relationship patterns are not set in stone and can evolve through nurturing surrogate attachments like mentors and supervisors, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.We explore the significant impact of mentorship and its profound...
2025-06-2640 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastOfficers' Path to Personal Growth and Well-being with Anjuli R. ThompsonSend us a textEver wonder how law enforcement officers manage their roles' immense stress while maintaining their identities? Our insightful guest, Anjuli Raven Thompson, a licensed professional counselor supervisor, steps into the spotlight to share her fascinating journey as a mental health advocate for police officers. Inspired by her husband's lengthy career in law enforcement, Anjali has carved out a unique niche by integrating synergetic play therapy into her work, offering officers a tailored approach to mental health support.Empathy and authenticity are at the heart of our conversation, and we emphasize the necessity...
2025-06-1240 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión lunes 9 de junio de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Hch 1, 12-14Perseveraban en la oración junto con María, la madre de JesúsLectura del libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.DESPUÉS de que Jesús fue levantado al cielo, los apóstoles volvieron a Jerusalén, desde el monte que llaman de los Olivos, que dista de Jerusalén lo que se permite caminar en sábado. Cuando llegaron, subieron a la sala superior, donde se alojaban: Pedro y Juan y Santiago y Andrés, Felipe y Tomás, Bart...
2025-06-1108 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión sábado 31 de mayo de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Primera lecturaSo 3, 14-18El rey de Israel, el Señor, está en medio de tiLectura de la profecía de Sofonías.ALÉGRATE hija de Sion, grita de gozo Israel,regocíjate y disfruta con todo tu ser, hija de Jerusalén.El Señor ha revocado tu sentencia,ha expulsado a tu enemigo.El rey de Israel, el Señor,está en medio de ti,no temas mal...
2025-06-0207 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastEmbracing Cultural Sensitivity and Early Relational Health with Dr. Meyleen VelasquezSend us a textDr. Meyleen Velasquez, an inspiring Latina clinician, joins us to share her profound journey in mental health, shaped by her own life with vitiligo and her dedication to working with perinatal and early relational health. Embarking on this path in Miami, she was one of the few Spanish-speaking clinicians, leading her to specialize in play therapy. We explore her newly published book, "What Therapists Need to Know About Perinatal and Early Relational Health," which provides an anti-oppressive framework for supporting pregnant individuals and families with young children. Listen as Dr. Velasquez emphasizes the...
2025-05-2242 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastUnderstanding Intergenerational Trauma with Mili ShoemakerSend us a textUnlock the secrets of intergenerational trauma with Milagros "Mili" Sarmiento Shoemaker, a distinguished therapist who bridges cultures from Argentina to the United States. Have you ever wondered how the experiences of your ancestors shape your life today? This episode promises insights into understanding trauma as a survival mechanism that transcends generations, using historical contexts, like wars and migrations, to illustrate the invisible threads connecting us to our past.Our conversation with Mili dives deep into the layers of generational healing, where we explore the unique privilege and responsibility our generation holds...
2025-05-0839 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastUnpacking Domestic Violence: Beyond Physical Abuse with Sybil CumminSend us a textJoin us for a compelling conversation with Sybil Cummin, a licensed professional counselor whose expertise in domestic violence sheds light on a topic often misunderstood. Sybil takes us beyond the physical aspects of abuse, highlighting the more subtle yet equally damaging forms of control and manipulation that can infiltrate relationships. From financial manipulation to spiritual abuse, Sybil unpacks the various ways one partner can exert power over another, urging us to recognize these signs early on.We challenge societal stereotypes and cultural misconceptions that simplify domestic abuse to mere physical violence...
2025-04-2438 minReflexiones diarias Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango. Medellín. Colombia.Reflexión martes 22 de abril de 2025. Padre Juan Diego Ruiz Arango.Primera lectura
Hch 2,14a.36-41
Conviértanse y sea bautizado cada uno de ustedes en el nombre de Jesús
Lectura del libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
EL día de Pentecostés, decía Pedro a los judíos:
«Con toda seguridad conozca toda la casa de Israel que al mismo Jesús, a quien ustedes crucificaron, Dios lo ha constituido Señor y Mesías».
Al oír esto, se les traspasó el corazón, y preguntaron a Pedro y a los demás apóstoles:
«¿Qué tenemos que hacer, hermanos?».
Pedro les contestó:
«Conviértanse y sea bautizado c...
2025-04-2206 min
A Hero's Welcome PodcastNavigating Neurodiversity in Mental Health with Dr. Robert Jason GrantSend us a textWhat happens when the professional world of mental health meets the personal journey of neurodivergence? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Robert Jason Grant, who shares his profound experience of being diagnosed with sensory processing disorder as an adult. Dr. Grant opens up about the internalized ableism he faced and the role the autistic community played in his journey towards acceptance. We explore the often conditional acceptance of diversity in professional settings and the pressures neurodivergent professionals experience to conceal parts of their identity. This episode shines a light on the...
2025-04-1037 minA Hero's Welcome Podcast🎙️ Bonus Episode: Challenging Hustle Culture with Maria Diego and Liliana BaylonSend us a textWhat if the relentless drive for success is harming you? Join Maria Diego and Liliana Baylon as they critically examine the hustle culture that saturates the mental health field. Inspired by their recent book club reading, "Dynamic Drive," they share personal experiences from their rigorous academic journeys and career paths. Together, they challenge the idea that relentless hustling is necessary for success, especially when it comes at the cost of personal well-being. This episode encourages you to reconsider your definitions of success and explores healthier, more sustainable approaches to professional growth....
2025-04-0331 min