Charissa Pizarro

Mariposa Rising

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Hosted by Dr. Charissa D. Pizarro, clinical psychologist, speaker, and founder of Mariposa Healing Alliance, this podcast explores the intersection of mental health, culture, and power. Through short, digestible episodes that blend honest conversations, personal reflections, and clinical insight, Mariposa Rising unpacks how trauma lives in our stories, our families, and our systems and how we begin to break those cycles. From intergenerational trauma and identity to boundaries, resilience, and reclaiming your voice, this space is for those ready to heal deeply and live intentionally. This podc...

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Charissa Pizarro

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From Survival to Safety: Understanding Your Trauma Responses 11.07.2026 17:32

Trauma isn't only something we remember; it is something our bodies remember, too. In this episode of Mariposa Rising , Dr. Charissa D Pizarro explores how trauma lives in the nervous system long after the original danger has passed. If you've ever wondered why your heart races, why you shut down, why you stay busy to avoid your feelings, or why you struggle to say no, this episode will help you u...

The Cost of Silence 30.05.2026 16:02

In this powerful episode of Mariposa Rising , Dr. Charissa D Pizarro explores the hidden price of staying silent. While silence often begins as a survival strategy, shaped by trauma, culture, family dynamics, and systemic oppression, it can leave lasting impacts on our mental health, physical well-being, relationships, and sense of identity. Through personal reflection, clinical insight, and a mov...

The Roots of Silence: Why So Many of Us Learned to Stay Quiet 15.05.2026 10:41

Why do so many of us struggle to speak up or fully express who we are? In this episode of Mariposa Rising, Dr. Charissa D Pizarro explores the deeper roots of silence, not simply as a personal choice, but as something often shaped by trauma, culture, family systems, oppression, fear, and survival. Silence can become a coping strategy long before we even realize it. This episode unpacks how many pe...

From Silence to Power: The Beginning of Breaking Cycles and Finding Your Voice 08.05.2026 17:45

Episode 1: From Silence to Power: Breaking Cycles and Finding Your Voice In this first episode of Mariposa Rising , Dr. Charissa D. Pizarro opens the door to a deeper conversation about what it means to move from silence into power. This episode is personal. It’s about the moments that shape us, the systems that try to define us, and the quiet ways we learn to stay small in order to survive. But i...