Honestly Mental, the podcast
by Erika Diaz
Lessons on life, leadership, resilience and mental health. Erika Diaz is a wife, mama, and women in leadership. She also has depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Erika and guests will tackle several issues surrounding mental health and wellness through honest and vulnerable conversations. We’ll put it all out there on the table, dispelling myths on mental health and vulnerability, both personally and professionally. Together, we will challenge the status quo and begin to embrace who we are and what we need at home and at work.We aim to destimatize mental health by continuing the conversation, raising awareness, providing hope with an ultimate goal of saving lives!
Episodes
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Episode #15: Balancing Empathy & Leadership - Engaging in Emotional Conversations
🎧 Episode #15: Balancing Empathy & Leadership: Engaging in Emotional Conversations 🎧 In this episode, host Erika Diaz welcomes back guest Ashley Andersen, who has launched a new company called Ezra Sage Co. Ashley’s business focuses on helping leaders develop skills to foster motivation and...
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Episode #14: NPE: Not Parent Expected - Bio Dad & PHP Updates
🎧 Episode #14: NPE: Not Parent Expected - Bio Dad & PHP Updates 🎧 Erika Diaz delves into her experience as an NPE (Not Parent Expected) from a recent direct-to-consumer DNA test. She was initially searching for information on her medical outlook when she discovered the unexpected surprise,...
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Episode #13: Turning Someday into Today - No Burnout Required: Self-Care & Support Systems
🎧 Episode #13: Turning Someday into Today - No Burnout Required: Self-Care & Support Systems 🎧 Erika Diaz and Amanda Riffee’s conversation centers around the crucial topics of self-care, burnout identification, and the pivotal role of seeking support. Amanda Riffee shares personal insights into...
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Episode #12: Rage to Relief - Recognizing Atypical Depression in Men
🎧 Episode #12: Rage to Relief - Recognizing Atypical Depression in Men 🎧 Erika Diaz and Collin Williams address the critical issue of mental health and suicide prevention. Their conversation underscores the importance of openly discussing mental health to reduce stigma and improve statistics....
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Episode #11: Sweat & Self-Esteem - Conquering Self-Doubt
🎧 Episode #11: Sweat & Self-Esteem - Conquering Self-Doubt 🎧 Erika Diaz and Christie Heintz take a deep dive into their personal journeys with therapy and the profound impact it has had on their lives. Christie shares her experience with marriage counseling during her divorce process some time...
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Episode #10: Work Became My Identity - Then It Broke Me
🎧 Episode #10: Work Became My Identity - Then It Broke Me 🎧 Erika recently had the esteemed honor of speaking at the American Staffing Association’s THRIVE Virtual event in May. She delivered a compelling speed talk titled “How Work Became My Identity - Then It Broke Me.” This week’s podcast...
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Episode #9 - The Impact of Mental Health on Marriage & Family
🎧 Episode #9: The Impact of Mental Health on Marriage & Family 🎧 Erika and her husband, Sergio, host this special episode to offer an honest look into their marriage and how mental health has shaped their lives and family. They delve into how Erika’s suicidal thoughts and ideation have affected...
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Episode #8: Betting On Yourself?
🎧 Episode #8: Betting On Yourself? 🎧 Therese Gopaul-Robinson and Erika Diaz engage in a profound exploration of personal and professional growth, touching on various themes such as vulnerability, imposter syndrome, self-belief, resilience, and authenticity. Therese shares her insights and...
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Episode #7: Challenging the Status Quo - Men’s Mental Health
🎧 Episode# 7: Challenging the Status Quo: Mens Mental Health 🎧 I loved this conversation with Mickey Pelletier! It was rich and diverse, covering various aspects of emotions, resilience, and mental health. We shared personal anecdotes, including experiences of job loss and its emotional impact,...
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Episode# 6: Mental Wellness & the Importance of Body Movement
🎧 Episode# 6: Mental Wellness & the Importance of Body Movement 🎧 Tuning into internal cues and being present with oneself is crucial, especially in a world bombarded with external stimuli and societal pressures. Movement, whether it’s dance, yoga, or any form of exercise, can provide an...
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Episode 5: Grief is More Than Loss of Life
🎧 Episode# 5: Grief is More Than Loss of Life 🎧 “Grief is like the ocean, it comes in waves ebbing and flowing sometimes the water is calm and sometimes it is overwhelming all we can do is learn to swim.” - Vicki Harrison Erika delves into the theme of navigating grief with her guest, Megan...
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Episode 4: Workplace Emotional Literacy & Pitfalls of Not Letting in Emotions
🎧 Episode# 4: Workplace Emotion Literacy and Pitfalls of Not Letting in Emotions 🎧 Antonio Damasio hits the nail on the head, “We are not thinking machines that feel, we are feeling machines that think.” We are “feeling machines” not just in our personal lives, but at work as well. We can’t…
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Episode #3: Thriving Through Postpartum Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
🎧 Episode# 3: Thriving following diagnoses of PPD & GAD 🎧 Introducing Rocki Howard, a bold, beautiful, badass pioneer! “My husband often says if more women were represented in healthcare, we would get more answers to women specific issues.” She’s a DEIB influencer, on Staffing Industry Analysts…
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Episode #2: Your Past Doesn’t Define You
🎧 Episode# 2: Your Past Does Not Define Who You Are 🎧 Y’all, can we get real? I’d like to tell you a bit of my story. I’m Erika Diaz, the host of Honestly Mental, the podcast. My goal with this podcast is to have more honest discussions about mental health. Not just mine, but others as well. On...
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Episode #1: Flipping the Script,Your Host Interviewed
“Whatever your walk of life is, I think you have to be real about it.” Honestly Mental, the podcast, matches what Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder says there. Hi, I’m Erika Diaz. Like millions of others, my walk of life includes struggles with mental health. On Honestly Mental, my guests and I are real...
About this show
Lessons on life, leadership, resilience and mental health. Erika Diaz is a wife, mama, and women in leadership. She also has depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Erika and guests will tackle several issues surrounding mental health and wellness through honest and vulnerable conversations. We’ll put it all out there on the table, dispelling myths on mental health and vulnerability, both personally and professionally. Together, we will challenge the status quo and begin to embrace who we are and what we need at home and at work.We aim to destimatize mental health by continuing the conversation, raising awareness, providing hope with an ultimate goal of saving lives!
Hosted by
Erika Diaz