A Couple Conversations

In this episode we answer frequently asked questions about going to therapy for the first time. What to expect, whos the right therapist for me? How do I book a therapy session? Are there different types of therapy? How much does therapy cost? etc.

In this episode Esmeralda talks about her experience on growing up in a home where constant arguments and fights between her parents was the norm. She opens up about her experience and Sthiv and Celia share with her how bad of an experience this truly is with the hopes that she begins to understand herself better and seeks healing.

In this episode Sthiv discusses how our mental health affects our physical health and vise versa. Sthiv discusses his weight loss failures in the past and shares how he is training his mind and his body at the same time which has allowed him to develop and maintain the discipline and mindset needed to achieve his goals.

In this episode we discuss something very simple but very powerful: Couples Attachment Styles. We believe that simply knowing this information will make understanding your partner and yourself so much easier. Norma describes these attachment styles while Sthiv and Celia learn more about themselves.

In this episode Karen and German Valencia talk about their journey after their daughter was diagnosed with autism. They discuss the diagnosis process, their fears and the process of coping and understanding.

In this episode Sineo shares the story of how his parents met, his childhood, his schooling, his love life, the death of family members and how all of that has made him who he is today. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode Norma Gomez gives us a summary about the book "The Whole Brained Child" and teaches us many techniques to help develop emotionally intelligent children. Celia and Sthiv share experiences and examples about their life with their two daughters. . . . Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode Jeanine Alvarez joins us and opens up about her journey with her mental health and specifically with panic attacks and shares some of the techniques that were taught to her and shares other ways we can learn to come with anxiety overall. . . . Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this Episode Pablo discusses his upbringing and why he chose to become an educator. Pablo then shares his experience with losing his daughter to suicide and how accepting and feeing his grief helps him cope with her loss.

In this episode we talk with Ivan Martinez. Ivan shares what he learned from the book "The Deepest Well", how mental health affects our physical health and how our childhood traumas shape who we are as adults. We also discuss emotions aka "the common thread" as well as his experience with psychedelics. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License c...

In this episode we analyze our relationships with our immediate family and come to the conclusion that empathy is the key to happier and healthier relationships with the people we love. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode we discuss the influence our parents had on our relationship as a couple and our parenting. We analyze their relationship and how that affects our communication, our mental health, our parenting, and our lives overall. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode we share with you the story of our miscarriage, how we felt, our struggles with coping with it, and how we dealt with the situation as a couple. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode with have a conversation with Norma Gomez who has been a therapist for 3 years, we get an introduction to therapy, mental health problems and how we can help ourselves or a loved one. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode we share our financial literacy journey and talk about what we are dong right and what we did wrong. We also dive into the mindset of why we spend more than we need to and what voids we are trying to fill by buying random things. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode we break down a viral video where a father beats his teenage daughter because he had boys over their house when there was no adult home. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: WFZRYPXZNPNE9ESN

In this episode I talk about my mental health journey, my anxiety and depression. I talk about my struggles and how through the help of cognitive behavioral therapy I was able to overcome my negative emotions and now I'm thankful I went through all that pain because I a much more peaceful, happier person.

Talking growth healing and self love

In this episode we talk with German (Sthiv's brother) about his experience with his wife's pregnancy and what he can expect about being a dad.

Fabian Morales was Sthiv's Counselor in College, today we catch up and talk about our experiences as counselor and student in the education system. 

In this episode we talk to Pablo González about mindfulness, meditation and a little bit about Buddhism also Sthiv talks about his experience with mental health.

We've only been parents for 5 years so we don't know nearly enough but here we are. Sthiv talks about his upbringing and what he learned

Along time friend and mentor Pablo Gonzalez sits with us, giving us a chance to get to know him better and how he got where here is now. 

Had our first guests and some technical difficulties. Real conversations real people. Special thanks to Jose and Nuny for joining us.

Celi & Sthiv Unfiltered who we are what are about. Will you ask us on a second date?