The X-Podcast: Real Conversations About Mental Health

In this episode, The X-Team discusses what the term brain rot means and how it can impact our mental health. They describe what our brains feel like when we experience this phenomenon, which is a direct result of scrolling through social media for hours and consuming its mindless content. The team also explains why the term "brain rot" is gaining popularity to describe this common experience.

In this episode, The X-Team discusses how digital technology affects how we work and socialize, and the impact of it on our mental health. They get into how smartphones, tablets, computers, smartwatches, video game consoles, voice-activated assistants, and other digital devices have consumed our daily lives. The conversation gets into the pros and cons of their impact on our mental health in moder...

In this episode, The X-Team discusses the importance of and differences between personal development, self-improvement, and mental health. They explain what personal development is and exactly how it impacts mental health in a positive way. JROC discusses his personal journey with personal development, and Xiomara provides insights on how it works to promote positive mental health and well-being....

In this episode, The X-Team discusses some issues related to unhoused women and mental health. The team explains why they use the term “unhoused” instead of the term “homeless”. Xiomara talks about her passion project in the community, providing free mental health services to the unhoused community members in her community through her nonprofit organization, and encourages other healers and helper...

In this episode, The X-Team discusses what the 5 love languages are based on the book written by Gary Chapman in 1992. The name of his book is “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.” The team explains how people tend to prefer giving and receiving love. They react to an article published on therapist.com titled "Love Languages: Examples, Benefits, and Limitatio...

Crisis fatigue is a term used to describe the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that arises from prolonged exposure to stressful events or situations. It's a form of burnout that happens when people experience a prolonged crisis event or crisis events on repeat, leading to chronic stress and fatigue. Crisis fatigue is a type of burnout that happens when people experience a prolonged crisi...

June 26, 2025 The X-Podcast: Real Conversations About Mental Health A Conversation About: Online Stalking and Harassment Listen to all episodes at  https://blubrry.com/studio_talk_mental_health/ Episode #58 Online Stalking and Harassment My public statement 2/25/24 on my professional social media accounts:   Official Public Statement Regarding My Online Stalker and Harassment. 2/28/24 Update: In a...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team discusses the myths and facts about mental health. The team asks, “Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and a fact?” They also help define what mental health is and then provide the listeners with some key takeaways from their conversation.

In this episode, the X-Podcast team dives into what depression looks like in women. They discuss depression specifically in cisgender heterosexual women and will have future episodes on other specific demographics within the women's community. These future episodes will focus individually on transgender women, intersex individuals, nonbinary individuals, and woman/feminine identified people. This...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team reacts to and discusses the impact that current affairs and the political environment are having on people and what we can do to protect our mental health. Xiomara discusses her personal opinions, thoughts and also provides some tips on how she is managing her mental health during these unsettling times. Other contributors to this conversation include The X-Podc...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team discusses mental health interns. They explain the importance of mental health interns to the mental health profession. They get into what their purpose is before graduation, and how they significantly contribute in all areas of the field. In addition, Xiomara gets into the current challenges and systemic issues she believes are problematic in their ability to su...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team talks about how nutrition significantly impacts mental health. They discuss how food influences our moods, Stress, and cognitive function. Xiomara explains how a healthy, balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids can improve mental well-being. She also discusses the negative effects that deficiencies in certain nutrients can contribute to mood...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team has a conversation about intergenerational trauma. They define what intergenerational trauma is and the several different terms that can be used interchangeably when referring to it. Intergenerational trauma means the transmission of trauma-related effects that span across family generations. Individuals can experience the emotional and psychological consequence...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team has a conversation about the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his final days. They get into America’s elder care crisis. They also discuss their opinions about how this tragedy can happen to someone with substantial resources as much as it can to someone with limited or no resources. The team gets into the financial reality of caregiving in America and its toll...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team has a conversation about Postpartum depression (PPD). PDD is a mood disorder that can occur in women after giving birth. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Special guest Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Noelle Kristan discusses her work with PDD. She also talks about her personal live...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team continues their series on caregiving. They explain financial caregiving and provide examples, tips, and information about it. Xiomara talks about her personal experience in financial caregiving and gives her lived-experience advice on how to manage it. They discuss financial planning while caregiving for a loved one, because it can come with extra expenses. Xiom...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team reacts to and discusses financial caregiving for loved ones. Xiomarea talks about her personal experience with financial caregiving as she cared for her parents for over 20 years. She gives tips on managing this very important part of being a primary caregiver. Xiomara explains the difference between a caregiver and a caretaker when caring for someone unwell or...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team reacts to and discusses caregiving for parents at home versus institution. In this episode Xiomara and her team begin the podcast caregiving series. She tells some of her story detailing the personal experience she lived as a primary caregiver to her parents for 20 years. Xiomara gives real life examples and provides tips for caregivers that can help them manage...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team reacts to and discusses an article and podcast about federal workers and contractors who have been fired and the mental health implications to them.

In this episode, the X-Podcast team reacts to and discusses a YouTube video by Jonathan Decker of Mended Light. Jonathan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Clinical Director at his private practice, Mended Light. He also has a YouTube channel and the handle is @MendedLight. The name of his YouTube video episode that we will discuss today is $h^t Therapists Say: Imposing Persona...

In this episode, the X-Podcast team discusses how fitness has a positive impact on mental health. Fitness does not have to look the same for everyone, it can be very fluid and personal, based on each individual’s needs and abilities. Committing to any level of fitness in life makes our mental health better. In addition, it helps reduce the symptoms of mental health conditions like clinical anxiety...

In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses how modern digital technology can negatively impact mental health. Although it is a necessary part of most people's lives, it has become a source of negative behavior, distorted beliefs, extreme stress and problematic anxiety. In addition it amplifies maladaptive behaviors and can distort thinking in people who misuse or overconsume social media and oth...

n this episode the X-Podcast team discusses what Disaster Mental Health is and gives you an insider peek at how it is all set up. They tell you about what it is and what it is not. In addition, the team discusses some of their own personal experience with Disaster Mental health as survivors and as a helper. In addition, our Executive Producer Xiomara A. Sosa sends a special personal message out to...

In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses a phenomenon known as the post holiday blues, or post holiday depression. They give the listeners a personal peek at how their holidays went and all the ups and downs that are normal to experience around this time of year. In addition the team discusses what to do if you’re still feeling some sadness, low energy or challenges trying to get back into the...

In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses how you can take care of yourself and your mental health during this holiday season. They give their own personal tips and tricks on how they try to ensure they are taking care of their mental health and share some of their personal stories. They also explain how stress can show up and what we can do to prevent it and manage it.