A Dose Of Ray
by Rachel Fontanez
This podcast is a safe haven for people to come and vent together, learn to love theirselves and talk through mental health issues that is often times strayed away from. As someone who’s definitely went through trials and tribulations, I wanted to use my experiences and my voice, to help others. To connect with whoever, to show you’re NOT alone although situations through out life can make you feel like the only person in the room.I hope this helps you with whatever you may be going through You’re strong, you’re worthy & you’re not alone 💛
Episodes
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Unwanted baggage, heal love
Hey y’all! Todays episode is touching base on insecurities and how to leave past relationship issues in the past! Our question today came from one of my good friends Haley Ann, whom I love so much. Thank you for sending in the question so that we could discuss it. I hope y’all enjoy this episode,...
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The best is yet to come
Hey ya’ll ! So thankful y’all are here! This week’s episode touching base on a question my life long friend asked me. Such a beautiful question and so much to dive into. So, time to tune out the world and tune in, to a dose of Ray!
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Welcome back Ray
Hey y’all ! We backkkkkkkk! It’s been a while since I’ve dropped an episode, life has been crazy hasn’t it? But I’m back and y’all this season is going to be amazing! We healing, growing, empowering each other, evolving and building our lives up! I hope y’all ready to be back, and ready to hear...
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The Closet Freestyle
Hey Y'all! Happy weekend! First off, let me start by saying thank you to those who have been patient with me these last few weeks. Between having to move, get things situated, vacation to see my mom, and life.. I’ve been busy. So thank you all for being understanding of me! Secondly, this episode...
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The Internal Growth
Hey y’all! I’m BACK BABY! First off, thank y’all so much for being understanding with my time away. I was in the process of moving and then I took a mini vacay to see my family. During my absence my editor, Joey did two fill-in episodes for me. I would like to personally thank him! Not only did…
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Where is Ray?
Hey Y'all! Ray is still getting everything situated with her move, she is also currently on a trip to go visit her homeland! She will be back next week (I promise this time), but for now its her editor again. This week I took some time to answer some questions from Ray's social, and highlighted...
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A Dose of (not)Ray
Hey Y'all! Ray is moving this week so its me (Joey) the editor doing this episode. I took some time to share some personal struggles i've been facing this past year. Hopefully you all find something to take from this on your own personal journeys. Ray will be back next week! And as she say, Be Easy!
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The Imperfect Band-Aid
Hey Yall! So im going to keep it real with y’all, I almost didn’t do an episode this week. Life really was happening to me, and I was feeling defeated and under water. But this podcast is to help with mental health & I’m here to be Vulnerable. Raw. Honest. This weeks episode speaks on forgiveness...
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Music Heals the Wounds we Can’t See
Hey Yall! Happy weekend. Today’s episode I speak about music - and how it not only is amazing to listen to, but it genuinely heals scars and wounds that we can’t see. Since I was a young girl, music is a passion I engulfed myself in. Whether it was me singing in the living room at the age of 4,...
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Change is Inevitable
Hey y’all ! Happy Spring! Today’s episode describes change, and the impact it can have on your mental health. I speak a lot on Covid-19 in this episode because the pandemic was the most recent. It forced change that happened to everyone very quickly. While change can be scary, it also can be...
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Knowing What Triggers You!
Hey yall! Today’s episode is about triggers and being able to identify them. Growing up, I didn’t understand why something as simple as a smell, a touch, a sound, scenery, etc. would cause me to break down and cry. Or cause me to be quick to anger. It wasn’t until I went to therapy in California...
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Q&A’s with Ray
Hey ya’ll ! Welcome welcome! Today’s episode is a little different! My good friend, and co-host Joey asked me some questions on spot & I answered! I wanna be transparent with y’all and give you guys background and insight on myself as a person. This also allowed me to look back and see growth…
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Boundaries
Hey hey y’all ! Happy weekend! This episode of A Dose Of Ray we talk about boundaries. I myself, have struggled with setting boundaries to allow my own peace of mind and comfort. Setting boundaries allows you to let those know what is allowed and what’s not. Be mindful of the boundaries you keep…
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9-5 Who?
Hey y’all! Today’s episode touches base on the basic BS that is consumed on a 9-5. Here lately, I’ve been feeling the need to become my own boss. I’ve been hungry to be able to have the freedom everyone craves. We all need mental health days, but big cooperate jobs will question you about, "Why…
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Number One Fan - Myself
“You are enough just the way you are right now". As women, we tend to allow ourselves to love everything else whole heartily more than we love the reflection we see in the mirror. Personally, I believe social media has created this persona that you need to be this, you need to have that; but life...
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Have You Thought About Your Growth Lately?
Hello everyone! I've been gone for a little bit, but we are back with another episode! In this episode, I had reached out to my followers and friends on Instagram to see if there were any questions they needed answers to, or even discuss. This 2-part question came from my friend Veri, who is an...
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Fighting depression
I'm back ya'll! Hello ! This episode speaks on the last couple months, and where I was mentally. I believe that often times we feel as if we go through depression alone. WE DON'T. Having a strong support system, and a healthy outlet for your own thoughts is key. 2021 is a new year, and I refuse…
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Missing piece
Lately I’ve been in a funk. I’m sure as everyone has, this pandemic has taken more of us, mentally, physically & emotionally . So I decided to share my emotions I’ve been hiding myself, in hopes that someone not only can relate but know that they are not allow .
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New normal
This episode is myself venting about my mental. While this pandemic, the injustice of our brothers and sisters, and having my own every day self thoughts my mental as spiraling. Here’s what’s been on my mind, and I hope it reaches to any souls who need it .
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Can I vent ?
This episode was meant to just talk, let all I’ve been feeling out. Covid 19 has brought a lot into perspective, and the craziness that came with it ! I shouted out my talent artist Daryll , check out meantime by NovaUltraMusic. And also my girl @thenailalchemist.tx on Instagram! Enjoy the vent...
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Baby Steps
This episode talks about my recent move, and the amount of self faith it took out of myself to step out of my comfortably. I shout out some important people that have been nothing but welcoming, comforting & genuine with me! It’s always about making YOU happy. I hope y’all enjoy!
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Love Your Reflection
This epsiode is all about self confidence. Along with special cohost Seanny Sol, this episode discusses the mental struggle of self confidence & self love. Seanny Sol speaks on his self confidence as an artist in the music industry, and the struggles he faces day to day! Enjoy this one, it was…
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inevitable thoughts
Insecurities are inevitable. This episode dives into a discussion about what insecurities some people have. & what my thoughts were on those !
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Mute
This episode was one that really dug deep into the roots I’ve wish were forever burned. This is raw, real, and I hope that this heals someone who’s been in the same situation as myself. It’s never okay to silent our cries, to feel that our trust was taken advantage of, or that we should feel...
About this show
This podcast is a safe haven for people to come and vent together, learn to love theirselves and talk through mental health issues that is often times strayed away from. As someone who’s definitely went through trials and tribulations, I wanted to use my experiences and my voice, to help others. To connect with whoever, to show you’re NOT alone although situations through out life can make you feel like the only person in the room.I hope this helps you with whatever you may be going through You’re strong, you’re worthy & you’re not alone 💛
Hosted by
Rachel Fontanez