"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, this special Zoom webinar focused on dispelling common myths about suicide. The conversation featured suicide prevention advocates, family survivors, and mental health clinicians, shared their lived experiences and clinical insights. This webinar is for everyone. We all have a role in suicide awareness. Learn more about suicide, and have a better understanding of myths and misconceptions. 

 Join us for this engaging conversation, featuring panelists from various disciplines and lived experiences. Together, we’ll explore how stigma impacts individuals and communities, challenge misconceptions, and share practical ways to foster understanding and support. Be part of a meaningful dialogue that helps normalize mental health conversations and builds a more compassionate, informed community. 

In this Conversations with Extra-Ordinary Women interview, I speak with Tiffaney Childers, who shares her personal story of losing both her parents to suicide, within about a year. Our conversation focuses on the grief, stigma, and the lack of support Tiffaney experienced after her losses. Tiffany shares about her book, The Rise Back, which details her journey and offers guidance for suicide loss survivors. 

 Join this conversation with Sofia Rios, as Dr. Niestas invites inspirational women to share their story!  

Sofia shares her journey living with bilateral hip dysplasia, as she details the challenges of dealing with pain, social stigma, and doctors who initially refused to perform surgery. Sofia emphasizes the importance of patience, giving others grace, and using her experiences to help others in similar situations 

"Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrea Niestas. Hear in her own words about her story, obstacles in her journey, about her business and surprises about her."

Watch this podcast episode on the mental health effects of social media on young adults! This episode explores the pressures young adults face in a hyperconnected world — from the comparison trap and self-worth to FOMO, loneliness, and the constant pull of online validation. Also learn practical tools for setting healthy boundaries and building confidence beyond the screen.