A Hero's Welcome Podcast
A Hero’s Welcome Podcast
Hosted by Liliana Baylon and Maria Laquerre Diego, both LMFT-S and RPT-S
A Hero’s Welcome is a podcast for therapists, supervisors, and mental health professionals who want honest, culturally responsive conversations about clinical work, trauma, play therapy, supervision, and the humanity of being a helper. Each episode brings practical insight, real stories, and thoughtful reflection for clinicians who want to serve with depth, humility, and courage.
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:
Liliana Baylon
liliana@lilianabaylon.com
Maria Laquerre-Diego
maria@anewhopetc.org
A Hero's Welcome Podcast
Unraveling Minds: Navigating Trauma, Access, and Hope with Dr. Tareq Yaqub
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In this enthralling episode, Maria Laquerre-Diego and Liliana Baylon delve into a captivating conversation with the esteemed Tareq Yaqub, MD. As a distinguished Child Psychiatrist, serving in the Psychiatric Acute Care Service and holding the position of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry), Tareq brings forth a profound reservoir of knowledge and insights to the forefront. Together, they explore an array of compelling topics including systems trauma, barriers to healthcare access, crisis intervention models, displacement dynamics, commitment to a holistic approach, interpersonal violence encompassing issues such as denial of care and school accommodations, the dangers of pathologizing entire populations, the subconscious comprehension of diverse cultures, the vital role of political commitment in fostering hope, the significance of DSM diagnoses, ethical dilemmas, neutrality is not innocence, the availability of resources, belief systems, and the evolving landscape of cultural paradigms.
Questions:
· Are you aware of the systems you work with?
· Have you considered your political stance and its potential implications?
· Are you conscious of any personal biases that may influence your perspective?
· Are you committed to a nuanced understanding rather than resorting solely to pathologizing and diagnosing?
Resources:
Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice
Unruly Therapeutic: Black Feminist Writings and Practices in Living Room Paperback
Black Skin, White Masks Paperback by Frantz Fanon
The Wretched of the Earth Paperback by Frantz Fanon
A Hero's Welcome Podcast © Maria Laquerre-Diego & Liliana Baylon
