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Encouragement Conquers All podcast with Justin Fatica. Joining him is guest Yvonne Castaneda

AboutYvonne Castaneda

Today’s guest is Yvonne Castañeda, a compassionate mental health clinician, Director of Community-Based Initiatives, and Adjunct Professor at the prestigious Boston College School of Social Work. With a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Florida International University and a Master of Social Work from Boston College, Yvonne has devoted her career to providing trauma-informed care, with a special focus on supporting the Latino community.

In addition to her clinical work, Yvonne serves on the boards of two Boston-based nonprofits and contributes thought-provoking articles to Psychology Today. Her deeply personal 2022 memoir, Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety, offers a raw and relatable account of her journey through mental health challenges, an eating disorder, and addiction, inspiring readers with her resilience and hope. Yvonne’s multifaceted work highlights her unwavering commitment to fostering healing, awareness, and growth in both individuals and communities.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Justin Fatica and Yvonne Castañeda dive deep into the pressing issue of the mental health crisis and explore the factors that contribute to its growing prevalence in today’s society. Through heartfelt discussion, they shed light on how life’s challenges and moments of suffering, though difficult, play a vital role in shaping resilience and personal growth.

The conversation also emphasizes the critical responsibility of parents to lead by example, holding themselves accountable and embodying the values they wish to instill in their children. By practicing what they teach, parents can create a positive and lasting impact on their families and communities.

Yvonne Castañeda shares her personal journey with raw honesty, revealing the obstacles she has faced and the tools she has developed to navigate those challenges. Her insights provide practical wisdom and encouragement for listeners seeking to overcome their own struggles and build mental and emotional strength.

Key Takeaways

The importance of not running away from the uncomfortable but being curious and growing through it

Tools to fight through mental illness

Encouragement for parents and how to be a greater support to their children

“If you ask me what is a tool that I lean on a great deal, 1,000% faith!” Yvonne Castaneda

Connect with Yvonne Castaneda

Instagram:@soulfuerza

Facebook: Yvonne Castaneda

Boston College: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/ssw/faculty/faculty-directory/yvonne-castaneda.html

Connect with Justin Fatica:

Email: contact@amazingnation.org 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinFatica 

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Show notes by Justin Masterson