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A Couple Conversations

A Couple Conversations

By sthiv valencia

Hi! We are a wife and husband team who care about you. Our podcast is about sharing our life experiences through the lens of mental health. Our goal is to provide education but most importantly love. We hope that by listening to us you will learn emotional intelligence which has helped us so much in our lives and has allowed us to love ourselves and each other for who we are.
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#25 I am starting my mental health journey, what can I expect from therapy? featuring our therapist friend Norma Gomez.

A Couple Conversations Sep 25, 2023

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#25 I am starting my mental health journey, what can I expect from therapy? featuring our therapist friend Norma Gomez.

#25 I am starting my mental health journey, what can I expect from therapy? featuring our therapist friend Norma Gomez.

In this episode we answer frequently asked questions about going to therapy for the first time. What to expect, whos the right therapist for me? How do I book a therapy session? Are there different types of therapy? How much does therapy cost? etc.

Sep 25, 202301:35:25
#24 How do unhealthy relationships between our parents damage our mental health? with guest Esmeralda Medina

#24 How do unhealthy relationships between our parents damage our mental health? with guest Esmeralda Medina

In this episode Esmeralda talks about her experience on growing up in a home where constant arguments and fights between her parents was the norm. She opens up about her experience and Sthiv and Celia share with her how bad of an experience this truly is with the hopes that she begins to understand herself better and seeks healing.

Sep 18, 202302:16:00
#23 Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies: How our mental health affects our physical health and vise versa

#23 Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies: How our mental health affects our physical health and vise versa

In this episode Sthiv discusses how our mental health affects our physical health and vise versa. Sthiv discusses his weight loss failures in the past and shares how he is training his mind and his body at the same time which has allowed him to develop and maintain the discipline and mindset needed to achieve his goals.

Sep 11, 202355:39
#22 Talking Couples Attachments Styles with a Therapist featuring Norma Gomez

#22 Talking Couples Attachments Styles with a Therapist featuring Norma Gomez

In this episode we discuss something very simple but very powerful: Couples Attachment Styles. We believe that simply knowing this information will make understanding your partner and yourself so much easier. Norma describes these attachment styles while Sthiv and Celia learn more about themselves.

Sep 04, 202301:18:17
Understanding the diagnosis. Autism and Parenting with Karen and German Valencia.

Understanding the diagnosis. Autism and Parenting with Karen and German Valencia.

In this episode Karen and German Valencia talk about their journey after their daughter was diagnosed with autism. They discuss the diagnosis process, their fears and the process of coping and understanding.

Aug 28, 202301:57:01
A lifetime and journey of mental health with special guest Sineo. How his upbringing, his parents, his school and his love life impacted his life.
Aug 21, 202301:32:56
Talking Parenting with a Therapist and the Whole Brained Child with Norma Gomez

Talking Parenting with a Therapist and the Whole Brained Child with Norma Gomez

In this episode Norma Gomez gives us a summary about the book "The Whole Brained Child" and teaches us many techniques to help develop emotionally intelligent children. Celia and Sthiv share experiences and examples about their life with their two daughters.

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Aug 14, 202301:33:29
Panic Attacks and Mental Health. How they affect us and some strategies that may help us cope with them with special guest Jeanine Alvarez

Panic Attacks and Mental Health. How they affect us and some strategies that may help us cope with them with special guest Jeanine Alvarez

In this episode Jeanine Alvarez joins us and opens up about her journey with her mental health and specifically with panic attacks and shares some of the techniques that were taught to her and shares other ways we can learn to come with anxiety overall.

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Aug 07, 202301:25:04
The Importance of accepting your feelings for mental health and managing grief with Pablo Gonzalez

The Importance of accepting your feelings for mental health and managing grief with Pablo Gonzalez

In this Episode Pablo discusses his upbringing and why he chose to become an educator. Pablo then shares his experience with losing his daughter to suicide and how accepting and feeing his grief helps him cope with her loss.

Jul 31, 202347:55
Emotions; The common thread in the human experience. Childhood traumas, psychedelics & more with Ivan Martinez.
Jul 24, 202302:10:51
Empathy: How it can lead to happier, healthier relationships with our loved ones.
Jul 17, 202301:20:37
Parenting: How our relationship and parenting was affected by our experiences as children.
Jul 10, 202301:23:11
Our miscarriage story...
Jul 03, 202355:44
Lets talk about therapy with a therapist. With special guest Norma Gomez.
Jun 26, 202301:44:05
Lets Talk Money
Jun 19, 202301:10:47
Parenting & Social Media: A Viral Video Breakdown
Jun 12, 202337:28
my mental health journey

my mental health journey

In this episode I talk about my mental health journey, my anxiety and depression. I talk about my struggles and how through the help of cognitive behavioral therapy I was able to overcome my negative emotions and now I'm thankful I went through all that pain because I a much more peaceful, happier person.

Jun 05, 202301:01:44
The celia episode - growth healing self love

The celia episode - growth healing self love

Talking growth healing and self love
Jul 29, 202136:01
First Time Parents

First Time Parents

In this episode we talk with German (Sthiv's brother) about his experience with his wife's pregnancy and what he can expect about being a dad.
Jun 04, 202101:04:51
education, counseling, and life as an educator

education, counseling, and life as an educator

Fabian Morales was Sthiv's Counselor in College, today we catch up and talk about our experiences as counselor and student in the education system. 

May 22, 202101:36:06
Mindfulness, Meditation & More

Mindfulness, Meditation & More

In this episode we talk to Pablo González about mindfulness, meditation and a little bit about Buddhism also Sthiv talks about his experience with mental health.
May 21, 202101:04:12
Parenting.

Parenting.

We've only been parents for 5 years so we don't know nearly enough but here we are. Sthiv talks about his upbringing and what he learned
May 13, 202138:16
Catching up with Pablo Gonzalez

Catching up with Pablo Gonzalez

Along time friend and mentor Pablo Gonzalez sits with us, giving us a chance to get to know him better and how he got where here is now. 

Mar 26, 202101:23:36
Education, cancel culture y mucho mas

Education, cancel culture y mucho mas

Had our first guests and some technical difficulties. Real conversations real people. Special thanks to Jose and Nuny for joining us.
Mar 14, 202101:55:37
Our first date!

Our first date!

Celi & Sthiv Unfiltered who we are what are about. Will you ask us on a second date?
Mar 12, 202146:08