Top 10 Most Listened Episodes About Mental Health
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve curated the 10 most listened-to episodes of Café con Pam that dive deep into healing, resilience, and emotional well-being. These powerful conversations feature a wide range of POC and Latine voices—psychologists, professional dancers, speakers, activists, curanderas, and writers—who share their unique journeys and tools for navigating mental health. Whether you're looking for validation, inspiration, or simply a reminder that you're not alone, this playlist is for you.
Here are the top 10 most-listened to episodes about mental health
#243 - Movement Is Medicine with Michelle Morales
Michelle Morales, M.S., is an award winning professional salsa dancer, school psychologist, speaker, activist, and consultant. She guides people to embody their freedom through movement.
#246 - Decolonize Spirituality and Visibility with Dr. Rocio Rosales Meza
In this conversation with Dr. Rocio, we explore indigenous wisdom and spiritual healing and talk about the connection between grief and doing decolonial and anti-oppressive work.
#259 - Healing Generational Wounds with Claudia Parada
Claudia Parada shares her journey as an immigrant from Nicaragua to living in the US, managing parenting and anxiety and becoming a therapist. She explains the importance of staying true to yourself, and the connection between psychology and curanderismo.
#306 - Living with Anxiety and Making Bold Moves with Dr. Luana Marques
Dr. Luana Marques shares her story of learning about her anxiety and her methodology to make bold moves even when fear and anxiety are present.
#308 - Learning to Love Yourself with Reema Zaman
Explore Reema's journey from childhood experiences shaping her feminist voice to her struggles with self-rebellion, anorexia, and toxic relationships. Discover how Reema found empowerment through writing, self-discovery, and reclaiming her voice.
#319 - Nurturing Playfulness with Gary Ware
Gary Ware, the founder of Breakthrough Play and a renowned corporate facilitator and international keynote speaker, shares his journey from pursuing improv to master public speaking to incorporating play into the business world. Gary and Pam explore how embracing our inner child can unlock creativity, improve relationships, and drive success.
#321 - Breaking The Silence with Gabi Vargas
Gabi Vargas, from the National Hispanic Suicide Prevention Network, shares her personal experiences and the challenges she faced opening up about her struggles. From the isolation and withdrawal that often go unnoticed to the cultural norms surrounding mental health, Gabi sheds light on the importance of breaking the silence and supporting one another.
#326 - You Are Not Your Anxiety
In this solo episode, Pam explores the difference between fear and anxiety, how anxiety is influenced by past experiences, and the importance of acknowledging our current reality.
#355 - Remixing Legal Life, Identity, and Mental Health with Siria Gutierrez
Siria's journey from defense law to plaintiff's personal injury work led her to confront her own struggles and advocate for mental health in the legal profession. We delve into her experiences with ADHD and trauma, the importance of mentorship, and her path to embracing her diverse heritage.
#344 - Immigrant Resilience and Self-Compassion with Dr. Sonila Sejdaras
Dr. Sonila shares her personal journey of leaving her home country and the emotional impact of her family's separation due to immigration. They discuss the significance of attending to one's own pain, the complexities of self-compassion, and the connection between emotional well-being and physical health.
Let us know what episodes resonate with you.
Remember that the information shared on our site is simply for informative and inspirational purposes. If you or someone you know is currently dealing with anxiety, depression, or suicidal ideation, please reach out to your mental health professional.
If you or someone is in a crisis at this moment, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential.
Your well being is important. You matter.
