Laisha Martinez

F#CK THE STIGMA

F The Stigma is a podcast dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health, addiction, trauma, and the struggles we face in society. Hosted by Laisha Martinez, we have real, unfiltered conversations with guests from all walks of life—advocates, experts, and individuals with lived experiences who share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs. Our goal is to normalize these tough conversations, challenge societal shame, and make mental health and addiction resources accessible to all. No one should feel ashamed in their journey

Author

Laisha Martinez

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.fthestigma.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

MANDELA EFFECT, COPING with DEATH, 7 Stages of Grief MYTH, Grief Recovery Specialist | EP 37 30.07.2023

FTS PODCAST EPISODE 37! On this episode we have Carol Pereira a Grief Recovery Specialist and author of Helder's Story speaking on the misconceptions and stigmas surrounding Grief. Laisha and Carol share their personal experiences with Grief and go over the proper ways of coping. Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental...

TRANS WOMAN on PHYSICAL ABUSE, HATE CRIMES, TRANSITIONING, MALE PRIVILEGE, GOD, ADDICTION | EP36 30.06.2023

FTS PODCAST EPISODE 36! On this episode of the podcast we have Cassie joining us to speak on her fully coming out as a Trans Woman. She speaks on the stigmas she's faced so far on her journey, her experiences with physical & sexual abuse, hate crimes, how her addiction came to play, and so much more! Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or label...

TRANSGENDER MAN STIGMA, TRAUMA, RESTROOMS, POLICE, DRAG QUEENS, RELIGION, FOSTER CARE, MALE PRIVILEGE | EP 35 20.06.2023

FTS PODCAST EPISODE 35! On this episode of the podcast we have Spencer sharing his story with Transitioning, his experience with male privilege, trauma, and how all of those things DON'T define him & so much more! Let us know what you think. Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are stru...

RELIGIOUS STIGMA, HOMOPHOBIA, SEX WORK, TRAFFICKING, TRAUMA, PTSD, RECOVERY, Samantha w/ ATP | EP 34 10.06.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Samantha with All Things Possible Ministries, speaking on what she does to help women coming out of the sex work industry. Her experience with the industry and what recovery from that looks like. Including conversation about the religious stigma with Christianity and so much more ... SAMANTHA WEEKEND VLOG | https://youtu.be/z3YdMUN-Wis ALL THINGS POSSIBLE LIN...

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, DEPRESSION & WHAT IT CAN LOOK LIKE, COPING SKILLS with ROLO & JORDANA | EP 33 07.06.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Jordana joining us once again but this time with her new puppy Rolo! Speaking on Mental Health Awareness Month, what it means to her, what it looks like, and how she copes. Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been...

HOW HE RELAPSED, MENTAL ILLNESS, TRAP HOUSES, TATTOO STIGMA, & HELPING OTHERS | EP32 19.05.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Vince sharing his opinion on Stigma, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse. How his relapse came about. His harmful coping skills and how he's going about doing things differently this time. Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addi...

FIGURE SKATING TRAUMA, PTSD, 449 RECOVERY, ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, ABUSE & MORE | EP31 09.05.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Melissa sharing on how her figure skating career lead to her addiction & alcoholism. The abuse she faced in the industry, coping with PTSD, & how she got involved in 499 Recovery. Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addictio...

Amanda's INTERVENTION ON A&E, LAS VEGAS TUNNELS, HOMELESSNESS STIGMA, TRAUMA | EP 30 19.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Amanda Lewis sharing her story and experience with living in the Las Vegas Underground Tunnels. Sharing the trauma she experienced, what Holy Smokes Las Vegas is and how A&E's Intervention got involved ... Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are s...

Mental Health Advocate Vanessa sharing her Journey, Impact of Shootings, DBT, Be The Place | EP29 17.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Vanessa sharing her story and journey with Mental Health, the challenges, struggling with self-harm & substance abuse. While advocating for the non profit she works for "Be The Place" & so much more ... Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether yo...

Julia speaking on Breaking Family Apart, Kidnapping, Coping with Neglect & Mental Health | EP28 17.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Julia sharing her story and experience with substance abuse stigma, mental health stigma, what is what like for her growing up in Baltimore. The story of how her family was damaged from her substance use & so much more ... Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whet...

Jeremy on Breathworks, Benefits of Meditation, Coping with Grief, Anger & Healing Inner Child | EP27 17.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Jeremy who is in substance abuse recovery sharing his passion for breathworks, the benefits of this active meditation, and his journey in sobriety ... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing awareness to all of these issues. F...

Tamara LMFT sharing her MENTAL HEALTH STORY, THERAPY, GRIEF & LOSS, TRAUMA & THE LGBT STIGMA | EP 26 17.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Tamara an LMFT speaking on her Mental Health story and Journey. Sharing the toll is takes on the therapist, her generational trauma, coping with grief and loss. As well the as the Stigmas she's witnessed in the LGBT community ... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One...

THEO CEO of END OVERDOSE, WHY IT STARTED, FENTANYL EPIDEMIC, OVERDOSE RATES & MENTAL HEALTH | EP25 17.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Theo the CEO of End Overdose speaking on why he started the non profit organization. The resources they provide & so much more. CHECK OUT END OVERDOSE! All links below ... WEBSITE | https://endoverdose.net/ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/end.overdose/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@end.overdose FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/end.overdose/ F...

Justin on Dark NARCISSISM, the BRIG, Male STRIPPING & ESCORTING, FEAR OF FAILURE, "ME TOO" | EP24 17.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Justin Dixon and Laisha Martinez speaking on where they think stigmas come from. Justin's experiences with Stigma. How we can break out of it, and what Laisha has learned in her experience with doing the podcast.. F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & stor...

Spiritual Greg on founding the L.O.V.E. FOUNDATION, STIGMAS WITH GOD, ADDICTION, YOUTH IN NEED | EP23 17.04.2023

On this episode of the Podcast with have Spiritual Greg with the LOVE Foundation speaking on how and why he founded the non profit organization. Stigmas surround God and the Concept of a Higher Power & so much more .... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing a...

Bill Jericho on KENSINGTON, FENTANYL EPIDEMIC, INTERVENTION, CONTAINMENT, ADDICTS EQUAL MONEY | EP22 17.04.2023

On this episode we have Bill Jericho sharing his story with growing up in Kensington, how he got to treatment though Intervention, the Fentanyl Epidemic, Containment within cities, & so much more. F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing awareness to all of thes...

Therapist Rory speaking on Addiction, Dyslexia, Adult Hood, Stigma & Questioning Beliefs | EP21 17.04.2023

On this episode we have Rory, a therapist who works in Substance Abuse Treatment. Speaking on him having dyslexia, adulthood, addiction & so much more. F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing awareness to all of these issues. FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: FTS WEBSITE |...

Safe At My House on DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FENTANYL EPIDEMIC, NARCAN, GUN VIOLENCE in SCHOOLS | EP20 17.04.2023

On this episode we've brought Safe At My House a Non Profit Organization coming to speak with FTS about why they started their non profit. The resources they provide and how they're trying to make a difference. As well as covering many Stigmatized topics such as, Domestic Violence, School Shootings, the Fentanyl Epidemic & so much more... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and w...

Tristan on Stigmas, FENTANYL, OBJECTIFYING WOMEN, VALIDATION & ADDICTS are the LUCKY ones | FTS EP19 17.04.2023

On this episode we have Tristan with Laisha, sharing his perspective on how to break the stigmas we face in society. His take on the Fentanyl Epidemic, why he thinks we Objectify Women, and how Addicts are the lucky ones ... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing...

Rachel's story with SEX TRAFFICKING, ADDICTION, THERAPY, DRUGS, & Growing up | FTS EP18 17.04.2023

On this episode we have Rachel sharing her story with being Sex Trafficked, Trauma, the Progression of her Addiction, and growing up with a dad in the Military. F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing awareness to all of these issues. FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: FTS WEBSI...

Adam Schmidt on Figure Skating ABUSE, MILLION $ LAWSUIT, Passing a BILL & Mental Health | EP17 17.04.2023

On this episode we have Adam Schmidt sharing his story on what it was like growing up figure skating. How he struggled with Mental Health, an Eating Disorder, and abuse. He later passes a bill in order to help those who went through the exact same thing ... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & sto...

Royse speaks on Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia, Body POSITIVITY & HATE comments | EP16 17.04.2023

On this episode we have Royse the Dame speaking on her story with having an eating disorder, what it's like to have body dysmorphia, how she struggled with Mental Health & how she overcame the Stigmas surrounding all of that. She's now an advocate for body positivity and is unapologetically herself, here's her story ... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break...

Justin speaking on Military Stigma, Alpha Male, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Mental Health | EP14 17.04.2023

On this episode of the podcast we have Justin Dixon with Laisha, sharing his story with the Stigmas he experienced in the Military, PTSD, Narcissism, & Alpha Male stigma ... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing awareness to all of these issues. FOLLOW F THE...

Katie on being BIPOLAR, HITCHHIKING, RUNNING AWAY from Rehab & Stigmas of working at a ZOO | EP15 16.04.2023

On this episode we have Katie speaking on the Stigmas associated today with Zoo's, her story with being Bipolar, & running away from rehab. And so much more ... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step & story at time we'll be bringing awareness to all of these issues. FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: F...

Blake Varga Real Estate Agent on STIGMAS with RELIGION, ALCOHOL & Growing up in MALIBU | EP 13 16.04.2023

On this Episode we have Blake Varga a Well Known Real Estate Agent in Los Angeles, sharing his story growing up. How practicing religion separated him from his friends because of the Stigmas around Christianity. As well has the Stigmas he faced moving to Malibu... F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step &a...

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