Ashley Effrece

Make the Space with Ashley

Health EN ↓ 41 episodes

Welcome to Make the Space with Ashley. I'm a Puerto Rican from the Bronx trying to make a safe space to talk about everything mental health in a world and culture where mental health is taboo. This is a space where I will get real; share my experiences and on going journey with my mental health and my guests can do the same. We will cry, we will laugh, but most importantly, we will get through this together! Why? ¡Porque podemos! Hosted by Ashley Effrece

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Ashley Effrece

Episodes

Let's Talk About It: An Open Discussion on Breaking Stigma and Reaching the BIPOC Community 05.02.2021 1:02:13

On this episode I'm having an open discussion on breaking stigma and reaching the BIPOC community on mental health issues. We have special guests; licensed therapist Taylor Chandler and mental advocate and social media influencer Joyful Black Boy aka Kelvin Clark weighing in. Enjoy!

Clean Up Time: The Things We Can do for Our Mental Hygiene 31.01.2021 55:26

Hey everyone! This episode I talk about what is mental hygiene and what we can do to maintain good, healthy, mental hygiene. Enjoy!

Finding the One: The Search for a Therapist 24.01.2021 55:58

On this episode I have my friend Jennie talking to me about the journey of finding a therapist. Jennie shares her experience, insight and advice on today's topic. Enjoy!

Earth's Little Angel: My Reason for Living 21.01.2021 30:26

I had an epiphany on motherhood during the pandemic! Tuned in to hear what I have to share.

Parentification: Growing up Too Fast 10.01.2021 57:40

Episode 13 I talk about what is parentification, the signs, how to recover from it and lastly my personal experience with it.

The COVID-19 Vaccine: What this Means for Me 03.01.2021 37:36

On December 30, 2020 I received my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This episode I will touch on my experience, why I'm choosing to get vaccinated and what this vaccine means to me.

Family Estrangement: A Time to Heal 21.10.2020 43:27

Tonight I talk about what is family estrangement and what that looks like between my parents and I.

Emotional Support Animals: A True Lifesaver 16.10.2020 32:13

This episode I give you guys the info on everything emotional support animals and touch on my experience with mine; my pitbull Athena.

How to Talk to Someone with Depression: The Do's and Don'ts 08.10.2020 41:56

In this episode we talk about toxic positivity and how to tackle it as well as how to talk to someone with depression.

After an Attempt: Meli's Healing Journey 14.09.2020 1:04:47

Meli is a 27 year old proud Puerto Rican from New York City. As a recent graduate from Queen’s College Urban Affairs Master’s program; Meli found her passion working with children and young adults involved in the foster system. After her older brother’s suicide attempt 2 years ago, Meli was motivated to begin her healing journey which continues today..

To Medicate or Not to Medicate: My Experience with Medication and Psychiatrists 06.09.2020 38:32

Today I will be talking about the laundry list of meds I’ve tried along with my experience with some psychiatrists.

For the Love of Hip-hop: Music as a Coping Mechanism 30.08.2020 1:04:51

Episode 5 I have Sammy Rivera from Epiphany Sports sharing his mental health journey along with what hip-hop artists, songs, and albums have got us through our dark times. Enjoy!

Essential Workers: A Teacher's Experience during COVID-19 16.08.2020 1:04:24

Angie Hernandez, NYC 9th grade social studies gives us an inside look on how the pandemic has affected her students, colleagues and herself all while staying mentally healthy during this trying time.

I am a Suicide Survivor 09.08.2020 54:49

This is my testimony about surviving my three suicide attempts, where I'm at now and why I choose to keep living.

Emily’s Testimony 02.08.2020 52:13

In episode 2 we have a special guest, Emily Leonardo, discussing her experience with domestic violence.

My pregnancy! 26.07.2020 29:41

This episode I'll be talking about my experience with prenatal depression and postpartum depression💜