Block Talk with Frank and Ruben: Recent Episodes
Frank Castillo
We are two Mexican-American residents in marriage and family therapy sharing our stories, experiences, and views on mental health and challenges people face in seeking professional help. We believe other interpersonal connections in a person’s life, such as family, peers, work environment, and sometimes the broader community can impact a person’s mental health. We hope this ongoing dialogue will destigmatize the act of seeking out professional help, and in return bring hope and healing to all segments of society.
Frank and Ruben discuss various topics including the impact an individual's life perspective can have on one's mental health.
Do you feel moments of joy and pleasure but feel that something is missing? Or do you feel consistent satisfaction in life? For this episode, Frank and Ruben discuss the difference between happiness and contentment.
Kicking off Season 2 with our special guest, Artemis Rose. She speaks on all things related to mental health, trauma, and shame.
Frank and Ruben wrap-up Season 1 by discussing their major takeaways from all the topics discussed during the season.
Frank and Ruben discuss the extra stress and anxiety that comes during the holidays. They also discuss how to prepare ourselves and hopefully deflect some of the increased stress.
Frank and Ruben discuss when it is appropriate for a person to compromise. They identify certain core needs a person should never compromise and areas of flexibility they can offer to compromise.
Frank and Ruben discuss the challenges that come with life transitions and how to navigate through them.
Frank and Ruben discuss the 4 attachment styles and how each style impacts the way a person relates to other people.
Frank and Ruben discuss the 4 different parenting styles and the effects each type has on a child.
Frank and Ruben discuss unhealthy thinking styles and how they can have powerful effects upon how we feel and how we see the world around us.
Frank and Ruben discuss the aftermath from 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina and how it has affected survivors, the bereaved family members, their friends, the rescue workers, mental health care providers, the emergency medical providers, volunteers, witnesses, media personnel, and the world at large.
Frank and Ruben continue their discussion on Intergenerational Trauma and how it affected the way people expressed emotions and managed feelings in crisis.
Frank and Ruben discuss Intergenerational Trauma, which – as its name suggests – refers to trauma that has been passed down from one generation to the next.
Frank and Ruben discuss the impact the pandemic has had on relationships and mental health through a Marriage and Family Therapy lens.
Frank and Ruben discuss the stigma associated with admitting a mental health problem and seeking professional help.
Block Talk will be a place for listeners to learn about talk therapy and its benefits. It is our hope this ongoing dialogue will destigmatize the act of seeking out professional help, and in return bring hope and healing to all segments of society. Frank and Ruben discuss their background and reasons for starting podcast.