Episode #24: A Conversation About Life Transitions and Mental Health

Studio Talk PodcastLife TransitionsMental Health
Written By Xiomara A. Sosa

Where Have We Been?

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. 

Xiomara gets a little personal about this topic and also encourages listeners to really pay attention to the life transitions that can impact their own mental health.

These experiences can cause significant challenges with your mental health whether it is work related or something that happens because of things going on in your personal life. 

Xiomara is open about her own experiences with recent life transitions and how it impacts her own mental health as well as how she takes care of herself during these life challenges in hope to educate and help anyone also experiencing the same.

Lisa provides her own perspective on the issue and gives an update about the recent launching of her private practice. Green Heart Counseling provides mental health therapy for individuals and couples. Please visit her website at https://www.greenheartcounseling.com/ to learn more about the great work she is doing!

We also have a special guest, JRoc, who is STudio Talk Podcast’s technical supervisor, a radio personality, and also has his hands in other projects around town. He shares about how he has learned so much from listening to this podcast and how it has helped him reflect and consider his own mental health and issues that he manages in his own life. Learn more about JRoc at https://www.facebook.com/jrocdamic1

In addition, they provide resources and references that listeners can refer to if they need to explore this topic further. They also encourage listeners to support loved ones or coworkers who are experiencing serious life transitions and are in need of some extra support during this time. They provide examples on how listeners can support others while appropriately maintaining their own boundaries and protecting their own mental health and wellbeing. 

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Studio Talk Podcast Creator, Producer and Host: Xiomara A. Sosa, Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Studio Talk Podcast Co-Host: Lisa A. Early, Mental Health Counselor

Studio Talk Podcast Technical Supervisor, JRoc

Xiomara A. Sosa

Hi, my name is Xiomara A. Sosa. I am the owner and Clinical Director of Summerville Women’s Mental Health Services.

I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor-Candidate. I am supervised by Dr. Latrice Love, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor.

I am Latina, born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, NY.

I am a first-generation college graduate and a very proud daughter of immigrants from Puerto Rico (a territory of the US) and the Dominican Republic.

When I am not working with the people I serve inside and outside of my communities, you can find me working on my nonprofit organization, The X-Studio: A Mental Health Cooperative, or on my podcast, The X-Podcast: Real Conversations About Mental Health.

Education

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Phoenix University and my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling from Walden University, both CACREP-accredited universities.

I have been serving clients since 2012, working in case management and other capacities, including counseling/therapy. My work has been consistently serving women and all other underrepresented communities, including communities of color, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and the veteran community. The bulk of my work has been in anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressor-related disorders, and other specialty areas and issues.

My specialization is women’s mental health, integrative mental health (IMH), and multicultural counseling/therapy. My foundation is in cultural competency and social change advocacy. I focus on combining evidence-based treatment with alternative therapies. My focal point is on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of a particular illness or concern. That includes mental health, physical health, emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual needs. I help clients identify patterns in their lives that may contribute to their struggles and work on developing strategies for making healthier choices. I am also a 9/11 survivor and a proud United States Air Force and Army veteran. You can read my full bio on my website at www.swmhs.net

https://www.CounselorXiomaraASosa.com
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