Broad Thoughts

This episode explores what imposter syndrome is and how it shows up for different people, specifically Vee and Adriana. Adriana share about her upbringing, and career as a mental health professional. Towards the end of this episode, Vee brings up how yt supremacy and imposter syndrome are linked, the same?

We are back with gay af, part 2! PRIDE month is over, but we are keeping the queer spirit alive by making space to share more about sex and sexuality. TW: mentions partner violence & rape Take a listen let us know what you think via IG @broadthoughtspodcast or leave us a review.

Did y'all know we are gay af? We are big queerdos and we love it! In honor of PRIDE month, we go into our sexual journey in this episode. Where we've been and where we are now. Keep your eyes and ears open for the second part to this episode! Can we go any deeper? Maybe. Disclaimer: We have a special guest that joined us, they like to meow.

Join Vee and Drana for a casual conversation on Dating in the Time of Rona! YIKES, right?Drana shares a bit about her polyam relationship and Vee reflects on their first time having non-monogamous thoughts and questions (so long ago!). At the end of the episode, Vee and Drana recommend some reads and listens on how to reflect and better your relationship with yourself and others.

In this episode, Adriana and Vee bring you some Q&As on what Borderline Personality Disorder (aka BPD) is. Adrian takes us through the DSM-5 to give us a clear definition and also provides examples of how BPD shows up in people's lives. Vee shares some on her experience with BPD and the importance of boundaries. Disclaimer: This episode is not to be used as a diagnosis, everyone's experience with BPD is different. We suggest you reach out to a mental health professional if you suspect you or someone you know may exhibit some of the characteristics shared in the episode. Additionally, we provide some recommendations for reading materials at the end of this episode, as well.

This episode Vee and Adriana chat about grief. Something all of us have been experiencing during this pandemic. The stages of grief, some examples of grief, and recommendations for grief are included! Take a listen and let us know your thoughts (or broad thoughts).

This episode Vee and Adriana discuss different types of trauma while sharing different examples from their lives. TRIGGER WARNING*** sexual assault, abuse and racial violence are discussed in this episode. Adriana shares her knowledge and expertise on trauma, body dysmorphia and disordered eating. Vee shares on how we cope with trauma and historical events that have lead to systemic trauma.

In this episode, Vee makes a HUGE announcement! A new co-host joins the podcast. Adriana is a mental health professional who loves comedy and unfiltered conversations. Particularly ones that emotionally smell like shit... wut? Vee and Adriana talk about their cultural identities and the challenges in the Latinx community when it comes to mental health. At the end of the episode, they review, reflect and recommend some things for you to check out.

The final episode of the birth control series! Vee sits with Letty Contreras to discuss their birth control journies, sexuality, choices and culture. They also discuss things such as generational and historical trauma in reproductive choice. Vee gets hype several times as she narrates throughout the conversation! Before the episode is over, Vee invites you to reflect a bit on the language we use around birth control. Visit www.owneverypiece.com to learn more about birth control methods and clinics near you. Generational Trauma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgenerational_traumaStudy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3539813/Music Credit:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Vicious" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Sardana" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Birth control is a personal journey and in this episode, Vee interviews 3 people with different 3 different stories. You'll meet Adriane, Jordan and Kathleen-- they'll share the methods that workes for them and the difficulty in speaking about birth control with others. This episode is sponsored by Own Every Piece, a campaign to raise the awareness of different birth control methods. For more information and a Lyft code, visit https://www.owneverypiece.com/ Music Credit:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Vicious" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Sardana" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)So you have to specify the author in your project:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Aside from "birth" control... Vee and guest discuss how birth control has also supported them in finding emotional stability and relieving PMS symptoms. Friends Maara and Adriana share their experiences growing up and navigating information around the best types of birth control for them. Vee shares the benefits and emotional side effects she experiences while on her preferred birth control method. Take a listen there just might be a special message for parent-listeners!This episode is sponsored by Own Every Piece, you can learn more about them by visiting: www.owneverypiece.com for Lyft code credit visit the "Find a Clinic" pag.

Vee sits down with Cee-Cee to discuss their abortion/termination experiences and where reproductive rights are right now. TW: This episode does discuss some graphic content to do with the experiences of terminating a pregnancy. Handmaids tale is also mentioned and of course, our current presidential administration (very triggering). At the end of the episode Vee shares some resources if you or someone you know needs financial or logistical support for a pregnancy termination.Rate and Review grown, so that others may also discover the podcast.Produced, created and hosted by: Vee RamosFollow grown on IG: @grownconvosFollow Vee on IG: @heyveeokayEmail grown: grownconvos@gmail.com

Vee and guest Dr. Beasley, a Houston obstetrician-gynecologist, chat about birth control! They each share their individual experiences with different methods and Dr. Beasley shares on the importance of knowing what you want, to help you decide on the birth control method that is right for you. Vee asks questions on how to navigate birth control conversations, when we are feeing pressured. Podcast listeners submitted their questions, which Dr. Beasley answers! At the end of the episode stick around to hear how Vee has "grown" during this conversation. If you've been unsure of how to talk to your doctor about birth control and what choices you have (that you may not know about), this episode is for you! This episode is sponsored by Own Every Piece. A campaign that was created to inform people of the different birth control methods available, so that we may be able to make a choice that fits our lifestyle and needs. Check out their website for information on different birth control methods: https://www.owneverypiece.com/

Vee partners up with Brittanie Shey to discuss the topic of "Chosen Family". They share their unique experiences and even find some similarities in their childhood. Vee learns new words and terms to describe some of behaviors she saw growing up. Brittanie shares on her boundaries and the knowledge she has gained on BPD. Tune in to hear what chosen family means and why Vee and Brittanie have chosen their fam. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, follow the link below to access a FREE 7 day trial on Betterhelp.com, easy access to a counselor or therapist!Out of the Fog: https://outofthefog.website/Stop Walking on Egg Shells: https://amzn.to/2JZgB5SBetterHelp Trial: https://bit.ly/2VItQtD

Vee shares how she spent her holidays and updates us on future plans for Grown!

Vee and Nick sit and chat about emotional availability in relationships. They both share their experiences growing up in Latin households and its impact on their emotional availability with others. Vee and Nick also talk about the role of empathy in emotional availability.

Vee spends some time with Sarah discussing the four attachment styles: anxious, avoidant, anxious-avoidant, and secure. They share their childhood experiences and how their attachment as children impacted their adult relationships.

Ceasar opens up to Vee about his exposure to toxic masculinity. They explore how culture influences the gender expression of masculinity. Ceasar shares how his mental health has been impacted by toxic masculinity.

Carolyn joins Vee to discuss how they've dealt with suicide and their thoughts on the topic.

Mae Cranford joins Vee to discuss bisexuality and their experience navigating the dating scene.

Candice and Vee meet up to discuss what its like being women of color and dating white men. What do their friends say? What does their family say? How have they grown?

Sexuality is a pretty taboo topic in our society. Phoenix and Vee sit down and talk about what it is like to be open about sexuality in our current cultural landscape. They explore how discussions of sex have changed in recent years.

Domestic Violence, what a difficult topic to navigate and admit to. Royal Sumikat, Houston artist, shares her story, journey and healing in processing her experience.

Ryan Donavon (now relationship therapist) joins Vee to discuss the dynamics of intimacy as friends, what it is like for each of them in their relationships and how they've grown.

Ryan McGhee, Houston comedian and musician, joins Vee to discuss depression-- dark times and ways they cope.