A Hero's Welcome Podcast
A Hero’s Welcome Podcast
For the therapists doing the hard work and the hearts behind the healing.
Hosted by Maria Laquerre Diego and Liliana Baylon, both LMFT-S and RPT-S, A Hero’s Welcome is a podcast created by and for mental health professionals. We spotlight the work, wisdom, and lived experiences of therapists who show up for others every day, especially those working with children, families, and communities impacted by trauma, migration, and systemic stress.
Each episode features honest conversations with expert clinicians, supervisors, trainers, and consultants. We talk about clinical insights, cultural humility, and what it means to support healing in today’s world. This is your space if you’re a therapist seeking a more profound connection, real-world tools, and community.
Hosts:
Maria Laquerre-Diego
maria@anewhopetc.org
Liliana Baylon
liliana@lilianabaylon.com
A Hero's Welcome Podcast
Menstrual Health & Mental Well-Being in Therapy with Jessica Kruckeberg
Are you curious about how menstrual cycle health can revolutionize therapy? Discover the often-overlooked connection between hormonal shifts, mental health, and physical well-being in our enlightening episode featuring Jessica Krukerberg, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist. Jessica shares invaluable insights on how chronic pelvic pain, menstrual dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, and neurodivergent conditions like autism and ADHD intersect with mental health. You’ll learn to approach these complexities in therapy by considering menstrual cycles, medication, and holistic health strategies.
Unpack the misinterpretations of women's health within the medical model alongside Jessica, who highlights the pitfalls of labeling symptoms as purely psychosomatic. We'll discuss actionable steps for therapists, such as tracking clients' moods throughout their menstrual cycles and understanding their medication history. This conversation also sheds light on how birth control can impact mental health, advocating for informed, holistic approaches to care that prioritize both physical and mental health considerations.
Gain insights into your female clients' lived experiences to support them effectively in a predominantly reactive medical system. Jessica emphasizes the importance of empathy, continuous education, and open communication in therapy. Hear personal anecdotes and professional insights that underscore the value of addressing menstrual health and hormonal changes in treatment. This episode is a call to action for clinicians to challenge societal stigmas and support their clients with a proactive, comprehensive approach to mental and physical well-being.
Jessica Info:
Jessica Kruckeberg, LMFT-S, CST
Phone: 1-720-288-0645
Email: info@areasofgrowth.com
www.areasofgrowth.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/areasofgrowth
A Hero's Welcome Podcast © Maria Laquerre-Diego & Liliana Baylon
