In this episode, the X-Podcast team discusses how fitness has a positive impact on mental health. Fitness does not have to look the same for everyone, it can be very fluid and personal, based on each individual’s needs and abilities. Committing to any level of fitness in life makes our mental health better. In addition, it helps reduce the symptoms of mental health conditions like clinical anxiety, clinical depression and others. The team discusses all of the benefits and also their personal relationship with fitness and their mental health.   

In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses how modern digital technology can negatively impact mental health. Although it is a necessary part of most people's lives, it has become a source of negative behavior, distorted beliefs, extreme stress and problematic anxiety. In addition it amplifies maladaptive behaviors and can distort thinking in people who misuse or overconsume social media and other aspects of the internet. The team discusses the pros and the cons as well as some of their personal experiences online.

In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses the  impact of the 2024 USA elections. They describe their personal thoughts about it. They also discuss their opinions about how they perceive others are being impacted by the election results. Mental health is directly impacted and implicated in the responses to the election. Xiomara gives some tips on how to maintain good mental health in this journey and provides the listeners with resources if they need it. The team also discusses some personal reactions, thoughts and feelings and what they are doing to take care of their mental health. Host Xiomara A. Sosa, co-host JRoc, and guests Rigel and Ant have a relatable and lively discussion about this topic and share some of their personal life experiences with it.

In this episode our creator and host sends out a special message about a teachable moment she experienced. Enjoy!

In this episode our host and co-hosts discuss some of the reasons you might want to consider switching your therapist.

The discussion covers this rarely talked about issue and makes an effort to clarify and provide important tips about it.

Co-host Lisa Early leads the conversation with hosts Xiomara A. Sosa. She provides tips on how to recognize the signs of when it might be time to switch your therapist and advise on how to go about doing so. They also provide resources and references to check out.

In this episode the co-hosts, Xiomara and Victoria, discuss how to get started with therapy. They explain the difference between “needing” and “benefiting” from mental health services and offer some examples of when to consider reaching out to a mental health provider. In addition they have an honest discussion about children and their potential mental health needs. Xiomara and Victoria also discuss some of the different barriers that potentially impede people, particularly marginalized and underserved populations, from taking that first step towards getting mental healthcare.