Spoken Impact: Recent Episodes
Socorro Dominguez
Stories about complex and challenging situations told with an open heart to give you context on your own life experiences. Strategies to give you a better mindset and a successful tomorrow. A podcast about justice, integrity, and inclusion. Brought to you by Open Hearts Familly Wellness Center www.openheartsaz.org (602) 285-5550
Jake Boston is a Youth Wellness Coach that teaches the youth the importance of the decisions we make. What we do affects those around us and our families. He uses sports as a way to connect with youth and teach them life-changing skills. Jake never thought he would be a wellness coach much less a foster parent. His mother, who passed during the pandemic, was a foster mother and let him know that she was proud of him and the work he does. Apart from sharing important life tips for youth and parents, he continues to teach respect and communication by example.
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
Audio Editing: Valeria Armendariz
Executive Producer: Socorro Dominguez
Production Assistance by Nopali Media
Carlos Rodriguez reflects on the importance of being supportive of youth that are questioning. He has a wealth of experience in behavioral health working with complex cases and reminds parents that they are a significant influence on their kiddos. As a Case Manager and Social Worker, he encourages parents to keep an open mind and engage their children, even when the conversation may seem unfamiliar. He talks with Sukey Dominguez about microaggressions and how to improve communication both verbal and non-verbal to create a healthy environment for youth to develop. In this episode, we some of the issues that LGBTQ+ youth face and offers tips to help families and the community at large.
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
602.285.5550
Recorded by: Spoken Impact Production Team
Audio Editing: Valeria Armendariz
Executive Producer: Socorro Dominguez
Production Assistance by Nopali Media
Veronica Liles is a passionate youth Wellness Coach who inspires her clients to empower themselves. She knows how to build rapport with teens because she can see the potential and truly cares about the youth she works with. She loves to focus on the strengths of an individual and turn them into positive affirmations. Veronica shares her experience and wisdom and offers some simple yet effective activities that can help youth learn how to improve their lives for the better. Art activities that involve visualization, meditation, and affirmations
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
Recorded by: Ezequiel Alvarez
Audio Editing: Valeria Armendariz
Executive Producer: Socorro Dominguez
Production Assistant by Nopali Media
Jodi Goguen is a Licensed Master Social Worker that works as a therapist with at-risk youth, including LGBTQ+ youth. She talked with Sukey Dominguez about the other side of the situations that may arise in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. Jodi encourages parents to use love when they approach situations with their children. Although she knows a lot, Jodi is the first person to admit she doesn’t know it all. This is why it’s important to give youth their space and be willing to listen deeply in order to help them navigate challenging situations.
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellnesswww.openheartsaz.org
Recorded by: Manuel Lopez, Ezequiel Alvarez
Audio Editing: Faye Ruiz, Paul Castro
**Executive Producer: Socorro Dominguez
Production Assistance by Nopali Media**
Today we talk PTSD, with Jose Orona, an amazing advocate for at-risk youth. He changed careers when an opportunity to work in juvenile detention presented itself. That led to an epiphany about the young people he was working with. They lacked living skills. Today he works as a life coach helping children who may have PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He offers his unique perspective on helping youth to deal with traumatic situations.
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
Recorded by: Ezequiel Alvarez
Audio Editing: Paul Castro
Executive Producer: Socorro Dominguez
Reyna Lopez discovered her passion during an internship that led her to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. She loves working with children and the field of Autism. She joins Manuel and Ezequiel in the studio to talk about some misconceptions about Autism. We hope that this episode is informative and encouraging for parents that have a child with Autism.
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
Recorded: Manual Lopez and Ezequiel Alvarez
Audio Editing: Judy Goldberg
Executive Producer: Sukey Dominguez
DeOmri D. Cockrell is a Behavioral Therapist. He talked with Ezequiel about Suicide Awareness and shared his mental health struggles. We hope this conversation reminds you that you're enough and that being different makes you unique. This world is better with you in it.
This episode was recorded during Suicide Awareness Week. If you need to speak with someone please call 800-273-8255 (Suicide Prevention Hotline).
If you need help in the state of Arizona visit Open Hearts Family Wellness at https://www.openheartsaz.org/phx/
Recorded by Manny Lopez
Produced by Socorro Dominguez
Production Assistance by Nopali Media
Joseph “Joe” Preston works in tech and serves on the board of Open Hearts Family Wellness. As a kid with Tourette syndrome, he struggled to understand himself. As an adult, he wants to share coping techniques that have worked for him but also works to make sure others have access to resources.
Also in this podcast, Sukey and Ezequiel share their personal struggles growing up.
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
Recorded by Manny Lopez
Production by Paul Castro, Judy Goldberg
Kory Fuller is a former police officer. He gives us an insight into how law enforcement approaches situations. As a wellness coach, he helps youth understand how they should interact with law enforcement. He shares his knowledge with Sukey and Ezequiel Alvarez
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
Recorded by Manny Lopez
Production by Judy Goldberg
Ron Dominguez a family support specialist that helps families. In this episode he shares his personal story in the hopes that it will be useful to others. Join Sukey Dominguez and Manny Lopez.
Sponsored by:
Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
Recorded by Ezequiel Alvarez
Production by Judy Goldberg
Spoken Impact is a podcast about justice, integrity, and inclusion. We introduce the first episode in a series that we hope will be full of conversations that will help you in your personal life.
In this first episode, we try out our new studio set-up. Sukey, Ezequiel, and Manny talk about some of the challenges during the pandemic and share stories of the work they are doing.
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SPONSOR: Open Hearts Family Wellness
www.openheartsaz.org
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