In this episode, the X-Podcast team has a conversation about the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his final days. They get into America’s elder care crisis. They also discuss their opinions about how this tragedy can happen to someone with substantial resources as much as it can to someone with limited or no resources. The team gets into the financial reality of caregiving in America and its toll on the caregiver. Xiomara also discusses some solutions through services that can connect pre-med and nursing students with families who need affordable care at a much lower cost than the traditional agencies.

In this episode, the X-Podcast team reacts to and discusses a YouTube video by Jonathan Decker of Mended Light. Jonathan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Clinical Director at his private practice, Mended Light. He also has a YouTube channel and the handle is @MendedLight. The name of his YouTube video episode that we will discuss today is  $h^t Therapists Say: Imposing Personal Values on Clients In this video Jonathan discusses several incidents where therapists seemingly and improperly appeared to have imposed their personal values onto their clients during a therapy session. All of the stories he discusses, and that I discuss, we do with the permission and knowledge of the clients. The clients remain anonymous.

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

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.