Podcasts by Broad Thoughts
Vee is a social work graduate student and Adriana is an LPC. We are Latinx and queer! Together we bring you conversations on broad thoughts on the intersection of mental health and social justice-- and yes, some discomfort might come up.
Further podcasts by Vee & Adriana
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Imposter Syndrome... or yt supremacy? from 2021-09-26T19:23:27
This episode explores what imposter syndrome is and how it shows up for different people, specifically Vee and Adriana. Adriana share about her upbringing, and career as a mental health professiona...
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GAY AF Part 2 (on Sex&Sexuality) from 2021-07-23T14:32:39
We are back with gay af, part 2! PRIDE month is over, but we are keeping the queer spirit alive by making space to share more about sex and sexuality. TW: mentions partner violence & rape
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GAY AF (on Sex&Sexuality) from 2021-06-10T20:23:51
Did y'all know we are gay af? We are big queerdos and we love it! In honor of PRIDE month, we go into our sexual journey in this episode. Where we've been and where we are now. Keep your eyes and e...
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Dating in the Time of Rona! from 2021-01-11T19:49:14
Join Vee and Drana for a casual conversation on Dating in the Time of Rona! YIKES, right?
Drana shares a bit about her polyam relationship and Vee reflects on their first time having non-monog...
Let's Talk About BPD, please! from 2020-10-26T16:38:38
In this episode, Adriana and Vee bring you some Q&As on what Borderline Personality Disorder (aka BPD) is. Adrian takes us through the DSM-5 to give us a clear definition and also provides examples...
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A Brief on Grief from 2020-09-14T22:39:13
This episode Vee and Adriana chat about grief. Something all of us have been experiencing during this pandemic. The stages of grief, some examples of grief, and recommendations for grief are includ...
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An Intro to Trauma from 2020-07-26T22:52:15
This episode Vee and Adriana discuss different types of trauma while sharing different examples from their lives. TRIGGER WARNING*** sexual assault, abuse and racial violence are discussed in this ...
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Our Cultural Identity from 2020-06-06T21:16:52
In this episode, Vee makes a HUGE announcement! A new co-host joins the podcast. Adriana is a mental health professional who loves comedy and unfiltered conversations. Particularly ones that emotio...
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Birth Control and some Cultural Context from 2020-01-25T03:58:31
The final episode of the birth control series! Vee sits with Letty Contreras to discuss their birth control journies, sexuality, choices and culture. They also discuss things such as generational a...
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Birth Control Story Time! from 2019-11-23T04:09:49
Birth control is a personal journey and in this episode, Vee interviews 3 people with different 3 different stories. You'll meet Adriane, Jordan and Kathleen-- they'll share the methods that workes...
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Birth Control and Our Emotional Health from 2019-08-31T22:38:40
Aside from "birth" control... Vee and guest discuss how birth control has also supported them in finding emotional stability and relieving PMS symptoms. Friends Maara and Adriana share their experi...
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Our Reproductive Right to Abortions! from 2019-08-11T01:35:42
Vee sits down with Cee-Cee to discuss their abortion/termination experiences and where reproductive rights are right now. TW: This episode does discuss some graphic content to do with the experienc...
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... But How Do We Talk About Birth Control? from 2019-06-30T15:41:50
Vee and guest Dr. Beasley, a Houston obstetrician-gynecologist, chat about birth control! They each share their individual experiences with different methods and Dr. Beasley shares on the importanc...
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Chosen Family w/Brittanie Shey from 2019-05-23T19:35:06
Vee partners up with Brittanie Shey to discuss the topic of "Chosen Family". They share their unique experiences and even find some similarities in their childhood. Vee learns new words and terms t...
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New Years Day! from 2019-01-01T07:09
Vee shares how she spent her holidays and updates us on future plans for Grown!
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Are We Emotionally Available or Unavailable? w/ Nick Bermea from 2018-11-23T22:47
Vee and Nick sit and chat about emotional availability in relationships. They both share their experiences growing up in Latin households and its impact on their emotional availability with others....
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Attachment Styles w/ Sarah from 2018-10-23T21:36
Vee spends some time with Sarah discussing the four attachment styles: anxious, avoidant, anxious-avoidant, and secure. They share their childhood experiences and how their attachment as children i...
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What is Toxic Masculinity? w/ Ceasar from 2018-08-23T21:57
Ceasar opens up to Vee about his exposure to toxic masculinity. They explore how culture influences the gender expression of masculinity. Ceasar shares how his mental health has been impacted by to...
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Suicide w/Carolyn from 2018-05-23T03:26
Carolyn joins Vee to discuss how they've dealt with suicide and their thoughts on the topic.
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Bi-Sexuality w/Mae from 2018-04-23T03:21
Mae Cranford joins Vee to discuss bisexuality and their experience navigating the dating scene.
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Dating White Men w/Candice from 2018-01-23T04:37
Candice and Vee meet up to discuss what its like being women of color and dating white men. What do their friends say? What does their family say? How have they grown?
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Sexuality w/ Phoenix Hamilton from 2018-01-05T23:59
Sexuality is a pretty taboo topic in our society. Phoenix and Vee sit down and talk about what it is like to be open about sexuality in our current cultural landscape. They explore how discussions ...
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Domestic Violence w/Royal Sumikat from 2017-10-23T03:39
Domestic Violence, what a difficult topic to navigate and admit to. Royal Sumikat, Houston artist, shares her story, journey and healing in processing her experience.
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Into-Me-See w/Ryan from 2017-09-23T03:30
Ryan Donavon (now relationship therapist) joins Vee to discuss the dynamics of intimacy as friends, what it is like for each of them in their relationships and how they've grown.
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Depression w/Ryan McGhee from 2017-08-23T03:22
Ryan McGhee, Houston comedian and musician, joins Vee to discuss depression-- dark times and ways they cope.
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