In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses the different specialties within the counseling profession. They make clear distinctions between the individual counseling specialties and the distinctive differences. They also focus on their specialty, mental health, within the counseling professions and explore how CACREP accreditation plays an important role in pursuing a college program in any of the counseling specialties.  Host Xiomara A. Sosa, and co-hosts Lisa Early and JRoc have a relatable discussion about the different counseling specialties available for clients to consider for their mental health needs and for students to consider in choosing their career path. 

In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States and the impact on mental health. The team gets into the details about the impactful event and then dive into the very complicated and various implications it had on mental health related to survivors, victims, family members, and all citizens. Our host Xiomara tells her personal story as a survivor of 9/11 at The Pentagon and how her mental health has evolved since that experience. The team discusses some of the connected mental health fallout and provides their perspective, resources and important information for anyone who wants support and help with their mental health. Host Xiomara A. Sosa, co-host JRoc and guest Ant have a relatable discussion that does touch on this important topic in the United States. 

In this episode the X-Podcast Team discusses the recent Apalachee school shooting in GA, USA and the impact and fallout with mental health.  The team gets into the details about the incident and then dive into how to help children and adults who are affected by this tragedy find support. There is no easy way to describe how yet another incident of school shootings in the United States affects us all. The team does its best to discuss this issue and this recent horrific incident in a relatable way so that everyone can get something helpful out of the discussion.

In this episode the X-Podcast Team continues the conversation about men and mental health.  Once again, they make some personal disclosures and also shed light on the common barriers and contributors to modern mental health issues and men. They talk about the difference in the ability for women to find support for their mental health related issues as opposed to men. 

In this episode the X-Podcast Team discusses a myriad of issues related specifically to men and mental health. They make some personal disclosures and also shed light on the common barriers and contributors to modern mental health issues and men. Host Xiomara A. Sosa and co-hosts Lisa and JRoc along with guest Ant get into a lively and relatable discussion on this important modern topic. 

In this episode host Xiomara A. Sosa and co-host JRoc discuss their opinions about the character Matt Murdock AKA Daredevil from the Marvel’s Series.

In this episode host Xiomara A. Sosa and guests JRoc, Ant and Rigel from The Comic Section Podcast discuss their opinions about modern day social media and mental health.

In this episode host Xiomara A. Sosa and guest JRoc discuss the importance of choosing peace for your mental health when life’s trials and tribulations come your way.

In this episode host Xiomara A. Sosa and co-host Lisa A. Early discuss where they have been and life transitions for Xiomara that have kept them away as she focused on her own mental health.

Xiomara gets into her own personal experiences that led her to take a pause as she deals with serious life transitions and tends to her own mental health.

In this episode host Xiomara A. Sosa and Co-host Lisa early discuss burnout, how it happens, what to do about it, and how it doesn’t only apply to work environments anymore. They get into their own personal experiences as well as their professional experiences with burnout. Xiomara and Lisa not only get personal about this topic but also encourage listeners to really pay attention to the seriousness of burnout.

In this episode our host and co-host discuss how mental health is affected by bigoted comments and posts on social media. They also discuss some of the implications about what to do about it when they as mental health professionals experience bigoted comments from colleagues, friends and family.

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 our co-hosts discuss domestic violence/intimate partner abuse. The discussion covers this very difficult and complex issue and makes an effort to clarify and provide important information about it.

In this episode our co-hosts discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The discussion covers this wildly misunderstood condition and makes an effort to clear up some basic misinformation about it. Mental Health Counselor Victoria Lockridge discusses her personal experience with OCD and how she has learned to manage it effectively. She provides tips on how to recognize OCD in yourself or in a loved one and provides resources to find support and treatment for it.

In this episode our co hosts discuss contemporary mental health issues related to family caregiving. Each host gives a personal story about how caregiving for a family member has impacted their lives and how they each take care of their own mental health in the process. They provide tips on how to manage family caregiving and how to take care of yourself in the process.

In this episode our co hosts discuss how mental health can be adversely affected by the workplace. They discuss their personal experiences with workplace issues that negatively impacted their mental health. They provide tips on how to recognize when your mental health is being negatively affected due to work related issues and what you can do to help improve your mental health if and when that happens.

In this episode, the co-hosts, Xiomara A. Sosa and Victoria Lockridge discuss the connection or lack thereof, between gun violence and mental health. This subject matter is very controversial and the co-hosts made efforts to stick to conversation regarding the mental health implications of gun violence as opposed to gun policy, politics or the criminal justice system, except for offering general opinions in those areas.

In this episode, the co-hosts, Xiomara A. Sosa and Victoria Lockridge discuss what it’s been like for them dealing with their own personal recent life transitions and their mental health. They get into details about some real life issues that came up for them and how it impacted their mental health. They share lived experience on this experience and provide some mental health tips on what worked for them to get them back on track.

In this episode, the co-hosts, Xiomara and Victoria, continue their discussion about clinical depression. They get into details about some of the symptoms related to depression. In addition, they provide personal examples of their experiences with treatment for clinical depression and how it related to their personal and professional lives.