Chismes y Consejos

Host Justine Medrano, LMFT, interviews Kim Gourdin, a guest facilitator for Healing Dialogue & Action. Kim shares her healing and perspective of the murder of her sister, as well as going into prisons and working with incarcerated people on their paths to healing. Justine and Kim discuss forgiveness and redemption. 

Host, Justine Medrano, LMFT, interviews Sergio Diaz on his journey through gangs, prison, and walking down the inspiring path toward healing, redemption, and hope. DISCLAIMER: WE ENCOUNTERED TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WHILE RECORDING. PLEASE BE PATIENT AND WE APOLOGIZE. THIS PODCAST  EPISODE IS IMPACTFUL AND POWERFUL. 

Host, Justine Medrano, LMFT, invites Sergio Diaz back and they discuss re-entry and supportive programs that help to reduce recidivism and what life looks like now. DISCLAIMER: WE ENCOUNTERED TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WHILE RECORDING. PLEASE BE PATIENT AND WE APOLOGIZE. THIS PODCAST  EPISODE IS IMPACTFUL AND POWERFUL. 

Host, Justine Medrano, invites Ana Lilia, breathwork coach and intuitive healer to talk about ways to heal and go deeper within yourself. Ana Lilia shares the importance of our breath, how breathwork can help reduce mental health symptoms, physical illness and improve your overall health, connecting with our inner selves, and how she helps thousands of people to deep healing and grounding. 

Host, LMFT, Justine Medrano and guest Alijia Medrano catch up and share what is on the horizon for Season 2 and themes over the last year, and surviving the COVID pandemic. 

Host Justine Medrano interviews Associate Clinical Social Worker, Rachel Hill about dating, mental health, dating and culture and knowing yourself in the process.

Host Justine Medrano, interviews body worker, Eva Galindo on culture, holistic healing, mental health, and curanderismo.

Host Justine Medrano, interviews therapist and foster parent, Roman Flores. Roman shares insights on being a foster parent, current issues with the foster system, and impacts of mental health with foster children, as well as how to get involved.

Host Justine Medrano, talks with therapist, Rachelle Henriquez about domestic violence/intimate partner violence, the impacts of domestic violence/intimate partner violence, power and control, hope, resiliency, and being mindful about healthy relationships dynamics.

Host Justine Medrano, discusses diet culture, body image, and honoring your body with Registered Dietitian couple Rene and Chelsea Marquez.

Host Justine Medrano, interviews Mayra Arias, a local advocate for homelessness in Los Angeles, on the large issues regarding homelessness in our communities and mental health.

Host Justine Medrano, interviews Helena Garcia, AMFT, on the issue of cultural awareness, and the impact it has on mental health, society and the therapeutic relationship.

Host Justine Medrano, interviews guest, Annabelle Ochoa, an art therapist, on the therapeutic benefits of art therapy, and the cultural strengths and barriers with therapy and art, as well as sharing some insight on mental health, coping skills, and creativity! Let's get creative!

Host Justine Medrano, interviews Lupe Garfias on LGBTQ+ issues, mental health in the community, her personal story of letting people in, and loving yourself and others in the process. Happy Pride Month!

Host Justine Medrano, interviews Brain Broomard on the topic of anti-semitism. A brief history, microaggressions, and the resiliency of the Jewish culture.

Host Justine Medrano, interviews Tom Reyes, on the ins and outs of becoming a therapist, what it takes, and everything in between.

Host Justine Medrano, invites Tom Reyes back on the show to give a more in depth look into the therapy profession.

Listen to Host Justine Medrano and guest Lupe Llerenas talk about the entertainment industry and the impacts it has on self-esteem, the minority communities, and having the persistent mindset to keep pursuing your goals in confidence. Lupe shares her personal experiences, and her new projects on this episode.

This episode Alijia Medrano interviews podcast host Justine Medrano on the meaning behind Chismes y Consejos (Gossip and Advice), and what to expect from this up and coming podcast. Justine hopes to provide meaningful conversation about mental health, society and culture through spreading knowledge, providing a space to have tough conversations and empower others.