
A Hero's Welcome Podcast
A Hero’s Welcome Podcast
Hosted by Maria Laquerre Diego, and Liliana Baylon, both LMFT-S and RPT-S
A Hero’s Welcome is a podcast for mental health professionals committed to culturally responsive care. Each episode features in-depth conversations with clinicians, supervisors, and consultants who bring diverse perspectives to the forefront.
We discuss mental health topics including psychotherapy models, clinical interventions, trauma-informed practices, and the role of cultural humility in therapeutic work. Our guests share their experiences serving children, families, and communities impacted by systemic stressors, offering insights and practical tools for fellow practitioners.
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of culturally competent care or seeking a community that values diversity and inclusion, A Hero’s Welcome offers a space for reflection, learning, and growth.
Hosts:
Maria Laquerre-Diego
maria@anewhopetc.org
Liliana Baylon
liliana@lilianabaylon.com
Episodes
Embracing Cultural Sensitivity and Early Relational Health with Dr. Meyleen Velasquez

Understanding Intergenerational Trauma with Mili Shoemaker

Unpacking Domestic Violence: Beyond Physical Abuse with Sybil Cummin

Navigating Neurodiversity in Mental Health with Dr. Robert Jason Grant

🎙️ Bonus Episode: Challenging Hustle Culture with Maria Diego and Liliana Baylon

Trauma Response: Supporting Mental Health Clinicians in Crisis

Choosing Your Battles: Mental Health Activism

The Transformative Power of Play with Jackie Flynn

Transforming Mental Health Experiences for BIPOC Communities with Joy Ewing

📖 The Latinx Guide to Liberation: Healing from Historical, Generational, and Individual Trauma with Vanessa Pezo

The Journey to Mindfulness Self Compassion with Rose LaPiere

📖 Book: White Supremacy is All Around... by Dr. Cadet

🏰 Inclusive Representation and Gender Diversity in Play Therapy with Jessica Cauthorne

Navigating Subpoenas: Legal Insights and Empowerment for Therapists with Julie Jacobs

🏰 Disney on the Brain: Embracing Sadness and Embarrassment with Lisa Androvich

The Therapist Caregiver: Managing Professional and Personal Challenges with Jared Andes

Building Resilience in Young Minds with Kathryn Raley

🏰 Embracing Anger with Dr. Dana Wyss

🏰 Navigating Caregiver Burnout and Resilience in Therapy with Jared Andes

🏰 Transforming Ethics and Supervision at Disney with Melissa Wintersheid and NanDee Walker

Exploring Disability-Responsive Play Therapy with Joey Tapia

🎙️ Bonus Episode: Boundaries, Consent, and Cultural Healing with Norka Ayllón

Embracing OCD: Unveiling the Hidden Gifts and Transformative Treatments with Bryn Murphy

🎙️ Bonus Episode: Creating Your Professional Will; Ensuring Continuity and Care with Cathy Wilson

Menstrual Health & Mental Well-Being in Therapy with Jessica Kruckeberg
