Shows / F#CK THE STIGMA
F#CK THE STIGMA
F The Stigma is a podcast dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health, addiction, trauma, and the struggles we face in society. Hosted by Laisha Martinez, we have real, unfiltered conversations with guests from all walks of life—advocates, experts, and individuals with lived experiences who share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs. Our goal is to normalize these tough conversations, challenge societal shame, and make mental health and addiction resources accessible to…
Episodes
- F#CK THE STIGMA
RELIGIOUS STIGMA, HOMOPHOBIA, SEX WORK, TRAFFICKING, TRAUMA, PTSD, RECOVERY, Samantha w/ ATP | EP 34
On this episode of the podcast we have Samantha with All Things Possible Ministries, speaking on what she does to help women coming out of the sex work…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, DEPRESSION & WHAT IT CAN LOOK LIKE, COPING SKILLS with ROLO & JORDANA | EP 33
On this episode of the podcast we have Jordana joining us once again but this time with her new puppy Rolo! Speaking on Mental Health Awareness Month, what it…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
HOW HE RELAPSED, MENTAL ILLNESS, TRAP HOUSES, TATTOO STIGMA, & HELPING OTHERS | EP32
On this episode of the podcast we have Vince sharing his opinion on Stigma, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse. How his relapse came about. His harmful coping…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
FIGURE SKATING TRAUMA, PTSD, 449 RECOVERY, ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, ABUSE & MORE | EP31
On this episode of the podcast we have Melissa sharing on how her figure skating career lead to her addiction & alcoholism. The abuse she faced in the…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Amanda's INTERVENTION ON A&E, LAS VEGAS TUNNELS, HOMELESSNESS STIGMA, TRAUMA | EP 30
On this episode of the podcast we have Amanda Lewis sharing her story and experience with living in the Las Vegas Underground Tunnels. Sharing the trauma she…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Mental Health Advocate Vanessa sharing her Journey, Impact of Shootings, DBT, Be The Place | EP29
On this episode of the podcast we have Vanessa sharing her story and journey with Mental Health, the challenges, struggling with self-harm & substance abuse…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Julia speaking on Breaking Family Apart, Kidnapping, Coping with Neglect & Mental Health | EP28
On this episode of the podcast we have Julia sharing her story and experience with substance abuse stigma, mental health stigma, what is what like for her…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Jeremy on Breathworks, Benefits of Meditation, Coping with Grief, Anger & Healing Inner Child | EP27
On this episode of the podcast we have Jeremy who is in substance abuse recovery sharing his passion for breathworks, the benefits of this active meditation…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Tamara LMFT sharing her MENTAL HEALTH STORY, THERAPY, GRIEF & LOSS, TRAUMA & THE LGBT STIGMA | EP 26
On this episode of the podcast we have Tamara an LMFT speaking on her Mental Health story and Journey. Sharing the toll is takes on the therapist, her…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
THEO CEO of END OVERDOSE, WHY IT STARTED, FENTANYL EPIDEMIC, OVERDOSE RATES & MENTAL HEALTH | EP25
On this episode of the podcast we have Theo the CEO of End Overdose speaking on why he started the non profit organization. The resources they provide & so…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Justin on Dark NARCISSISM, the BRIG, Male STRIPPING & ESCORTING, FEAR OF FAILURE, "ME TOO" | EP24
On this episode of the podcast we have Justin Dixon and Laisha Martinez speaking on where they think stigmas come from. Justin's experiences with Stigma. How…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Spiritual Greg on founding the L.O.V.E. FOUNDATION, STIGMAS WITH GOD, ADDICTION, YOUTH IN NEED | EP23
On this episode of the Podcast with have Spiritual Greg with the LOVE Foundation speaking on how and why he founded the non profit organization. Stigmas…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Bill Jericho on KENSINGTON, FENTANYL EPIDEMIC, INTERVENTION, CONTAINMENT, ADDICTS EQUAL MONEY | EP22
On this episode we have Bill Jericho sharing his story with growing up in Kensington, how he got to treatment though Intervention, the Fentanyl Epidemic…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Therapist Rory speaking on Addiction, Dyslexia, Adult Hood, Stigma & Questioning Beliefs | EP21
On this episode we have Rory, a therapist who works in Substance Abuse Treatment. Speaking on him having dyslexia, adulthood, addiction & so much more. F The…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Safe At My House on DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FENTANYL EPIDEMIC, NARCAN, GUN VIOLENCE in SCHOOLS | EP20
On this episode we've brought Safe At My House a Non Profit Organization coming to speak with FTS about why they started their non profit. The resources they…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Tristan on Stigmas, FENTANYL, OBJECTIFYING WOMEN, VALIDATION & ADDICTS are the LUCKY ones | FTS EP19
On this episode we have Tristan with Laisha, sharing his perspective on how to break the stigmas we face in society. His take on the Fentanyl Epidemic, why he…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Rachel's story with SEX TRAFFICKING, ADDICTION, THERAPY, DRUGS, & Growing up | FTS EP18
On this episode we have Rachel sharing her story with being Sex Trafficked, Trauma, the Progression of her Addiction, and growing up with a dad in the…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Adam Schmidt on Figure Skating ABUSE, MILLION $ LAWSUIT, Passing a BILL & Mental Health | EP17
On this episode we have Adam Schmidt sharing his story on what it was like growing up figure skating. How he struggled with Mental Health, an Eating Disorder…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Royse speaks on Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia, Body POSITIVITY & HATE comments | EP16
On this episode we have Royse the Dame speaking on her story with having an eating disorder, what it's like to have body dysmorphia, how she struggled with…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Justin speaking on Military Stigma, Alpha Male, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Mental Health | EP14
On this episode of the podcast we have Justin Dixon with Laisha, sharing his story with the Stigmas he experienced in the Military, PTSD, Narcissism, & Alpha…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Katie on being BIPOLAR, HITCHHIKING, RUNNING AWAY from Rehab & Stigmas of working at a ZOO | EP15
On this episode we have Katie speaking on the Stigmas associated today with Zoo's, her story with being Bipolar, & running away from rehab. And so much more…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Blake Varga Real Estate Agent on STIGMAS with RELIGION, ALCOHOL & Growing up in MALIBU | EP 13
On this Episode we have Blake Varga a Well Known Real Estate Agent in Los Angeles, sharing his story growing up. How practicing religion separated him from his…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Cj on the NUDIST COMMUNITY, WHITE PRIVILEGE, DUI'S & going to JAIL | EP12
On this Episode we have CJ sharing his story with being in the Nudist Community, how he's stigmatized it in the past and how he's come to accept it for what it…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Audrey on ABORTION, ROE v. WADE, Stages of GRIEF, and Coping with DEATH | EP11
On this Episode Audrey's talking about her experience with getting an Abortion in California, the Stigmas she faced will doing so, grieving the loss of the…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Breyden speaking on being HOMELESS in Los Angeles, how he SURVIVED & the Stigmas he faced | EP10
On this Episode we have Breyden sharing his Experience with the daily Stigmas he faced while being Homeless in Los Angeles. How he felt when he was ignored and…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Kyn Eros Publicist & Musician on the Entertainment Industry, Satanism, Abuse, and Religion | EP9
On this Episode we have Kyn Sharing his personal experience with Drug Use in the Entertainment Industry, Stigmas with Muslims, Religion, Abuse coming from Men…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Byron Black Gay Man sharing his views on Stigmas, Politics, Drug Use, & Growing up Gay | EP8
On this Episode we have Byron sharing his experience with Meth in the Gay Community, what is was like growing up Gay and not feeling accepted. F The Stigma is…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Brittney Kade, Adult Actress & Transgender Woman speaking on her Transition & the Stigmas | EP7
On this Episode we have Brittney Kade, who is a Transgender Woman & Adult Actress sharing her feelings and experience with Transitioning. As well as sharing…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Izzy Speaking on Stigmas associated with Sex Work, Race, Tattoos, & Addiction Recovery | EP6
On this Episode we have Izzy speaking on her experience with the Stigmas she's face with doing Sex Work in the past during her active addiction, being treated…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Michael Lynch Founder of Felony Fights Speaks on Drug Use & Felonies opens Resource Center | EP5
On this Episode of the Podcast we Have Michael Lynch sharing about his Story with Starting Felony Fights. His experience with Incarceration…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Patrick Robbing Two Banks & Getting raided by the FBI | EP 4
F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step at time we'll be bringing…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Piper on the Stigmas of Domestic Violence & Relapse | EP2
F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step at time we'll be bringing…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
Jordana's Experience with Racial Stigmas & Athletics | EP3
F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step at time we'll be bringing…
F#CK THE STIGMAMatisen's Experience with Stigmas in Psych Wards, Sexual Assault & Rehab | EP1
F The Stigma is a Non-Profit organization and we aim to Break the Stigmas that we have all experienced in Society as whole. One step at time we'll be bringing…
- F#CK THE STIGMA
F*CK THE STIGMA INTRO!
Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling…