South By SouthEast

In this week's episode, Katrina Santiago of Transform with Trina joins host Sarah to bring awareness to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Katrina shares her personal experiences living with PCOS and how it has affected her mental health. Katrina shares the ways she manages and treats her symptoms through health and fitness. Find Katrina for more support FB www.facbook.com/katrina.nicole....

In this week's special anniversary episode, Vicky and Jerry of Poco Picoso take over as special guest host to interview host Sarah about the first year of the podcast. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

In this week’s episode, special guest Sarah Maria joins host Sarah to chat about holistic approaches to healing trauma. Sarah talks about her work with the community as well as her meditation using crystal singing bowls. Be sure to follow Sarah on Facebook at Holistic Healer Sarah Maria Angel Enoch. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

In this week's episode, Jorge Gomez also known as Massattack sits down with host Sarah Garcia-Mares to discuss his music and his mental health. Jorge also talks about his career in and outside of music and how he aids his students in teaching them to care for their mental health. *Warning this episode contains discussion around suicidal thoughts that may be triggering. Listener discretion is advis...

In this week's episode, former guest Mari joins host Sarah once again to review the popular self help book Atomic Habits. Be advised this podcast episode contains spoilers. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

In this week's episode special guest Jack Slimski joins host Sarah to talk about his volunteer work with The Phoenix- National Sober Active Community. Jack talks about the organization's purpose, their events and how his volunteer work has impacted his journey of sobriety. Tune in to learn more about The Phoenix and to access their free events, visit the phoenix.org . Come chat with me about all t...

In this week's episode special guest and online fitness coach Patrick Wilson of Gainsbypat joins host Sarah in a fun conversation about how our physical health and nutrition play a role in our mental health. Be sure to follow Patrick for more health and fitness tips on Instagram and TikTok @gainsbypat! Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

In this week's episode, Ines Ornelas, local CPS teacher and owner of Toci, La Diosa joins host Sarah to share her experiences of resiliency and success. Ines shares some of the significant experiences in her life that have tested her ability to be resilient. She also shares how her experiences helped create a mindset geared towards success. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagr...

In this week's episode Dr. Michele A. Finneran joins the show to discuss her book Surviving Domestic Abuse Formal and Informal Supports and Services. Dr. Finneran discusses the 3 main parts of the book; Seeking help, formal supports and informal supports as a way to inform listeners on ways to better understand domestic violence survivors. For more information on this book and Dr. Finneran visit w...

In honor of Father's Day, this week's special guest, Jerry,  joins host Sarah to talk about the rewards and challenges of fatherhood. Jerry and Sarah look at the data around father's mental health as well as have an open and honest conversation about father's mental health. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

In this week's episode host Sarah sits down to chat about changes. Sarah gives a life update as well as how she handles changes while managing her anxiety. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

In this week's episode, Antonio Cisneros, aka Buzz of Buzzin BBQ joins host Sarah to talk about stress and emotions. Buzz gets personal in this episode about how he expresses his emotions and feelings. Warning there may be some things shared that may be triggering to some please be advised when listening. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifwecha...

In this week's episode, AJ Garcia of South Ave Catering and South Ave clothing joins host Sarah to talk about men's mental health. AJ talks about some of the things that impact his mental health as well as how he copes when he is struggling. AJ and Sarah talk about some research and data regarding men's mental health. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Face...

In this week's episode Erin Rieselman LPC rejoins the show to inform listeners on eating disorders. She shares information on a few different types of eating disorders and how to identify the signs of an eating disorder. *Warning some of the information shared may be triggering. Please be advised when listening and take a break if needed. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram...

In this week's episode host Sarah is joined by special guest Jessica Burnette, psychotherapist and owner of Urbanstreetz Therapy LLC. Jessica extends the conversation of the Children's Health Panel night in this episode. We discuss prevalent mental health disorders in children, community linkage in children's mental health as well as how community and parents can support their children's ment...

In this week's episode, Kaitlyn Sampson PLPC, LPC, CPT  joins us all the way from Kansas City, MO to chat about play therapy. Kaitlyn gives us a run down of what happens in play therapy, why children attend play therapy and what skills can be gained from play therapy. Be sure to check out Kaitlyn's positive mental health posts @mentalhealthbooster. Come chat with me about all things...

In this week's episode former guest Xochitl Toledo joins to chat about Pilsen Wellness center. She shares what services are offered at the South Chicago location, what is needed to qualify for services, outreach efforts and how our community can support the center. If you are interested in their center's services, reach out! Pilsen Wellness is located at 2938 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 Ph...

In this week’s episode former guest Mari rejoins Sarah to talk about toxic relationships and the flags of dating. Mari shares some insights on what to look for, how to heal and how to support a friend in a toxic relationship. She also shares some of the red, yellow and green flags of dating. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifwechat

In this week's episode special guest Rojelio Mares, husband of host Sarah, joins to explore love language and attachment style. Sarah and Rojelio have a discussion on their love languages. We give some insights on how to speak your partner's love language and share our experience in how we attempt to speak each other's love language. We also discuss how an individual's attachment style c...

In this week’s episode we explore living with ADHD from a woman’s perspective. Special guest Mari joins host Sarah to discuss living with the symptoms of ADHD. Mari shares her experience living with the symptoms of ADHD and how it has affected her academically as well as other aspects of her adult life.  She also shares her experience with obtaining a correct diagnosis. Come chat with me abou...

In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by Abraham Carreon, long time East Side resident who is active as an ADHD Coach and advocate. Abraham shares his story on living with ADHD. He discusses childhood to his adult life experiences and how he was diagnosed. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifwechat

Its been 3 years since the first video episode of South By SouthEast and to celebrate the guys talk about the journey we've gone thru. Jedi and Voyager talk about a new collaboration they are working on and a new artist is announced for the next Live On Air segment. We are a local podcast based out of the SouthEast Side of Chicago and cover a wide range of places, people and events in Chicago and...

Producer/Recording artist and local South Chicago native B Raza stops by to talk music and tell us what steps he's taking to move into becoming a performer. We are a local podcast based out of the SouthEast Side of Chicago and cover a wide range of places, people and events in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.  Facebook: sxsepodcast  Instagram: sxsepodcast  Youtube: sxsepodcast

In this week's episode Sarah is joined by 3 strong, dedicated women to talk about mental health. This week's guests include South by SouthEast podcast's very own Christa, Owner of Poco Picoso Vicky and Co-owner of Buzzin BBQ Jess. Join in on our discussion on various topics such as women's mental health, pressures of becoming a Mom, body image, personal stigmas we have experienced and so much more...

In this week's episode host Sarah sits down and does some reflecting on how invalidation, gaslighting and ways narcissists can use these as their tactics. Sarah reflects on ways we invalidate others and ourselves and how we can challenge invalidation.  All thoughts, opinions and perspectives expressed in this episode are based on Sarah's experiences. Come chat with me about all thin...