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  • 300: Season 03 Teaser
    Jan 4 2026
    Season 03 is coming soon! Here's a little sneak peak preview of what we'll be talking about over the next few months. =============== You can now watch this podcast in video on YouTube! Like, subscribe, and share to spread the word! https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire/podcasts =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you love these conversations, you’ll find even deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website. From the Resilience Workshop, a hands-on training to help you rebuild strength and adaptability after life’s challenges, to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, a trauma-informed video lesson that teaches real-time tools for calming overwhelm. You’ll also find workbooks, guides, and self-paced resources designed to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through what you go through. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence. Because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, idea, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ArizaInspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArizaInspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: podcast@arizainspire.com =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572 =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best bet at overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey which means it is just for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to be a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention. Downloading, subscribing, and/or listening to this podcast and using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co. does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2026 Samantha Ariza
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    4 min
  • 000: Welcome to the Ariza Inspire Podcast
    Jun 4 2025
    Ariza Inspire is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, stigma-free conversations around mental health, personal development, and emotional well-being. Hosted by licensed professional counselor Samantha Ariza, each episode offers practical strategies, expert insights, and evidence-based reflections designed to support listeners on their journey toward greater self-awareness and resilience. While not a substitute for therapy, this show provides a welcoming space for reflection, education, and growth—ideal for anyone seeking to better understand themselves and the world around them.
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    3 min
  • 301: Why Do I Feel My Emotions So Intensely?
    Jan 13 2026
    Why do some people feel emotions faster, deeper, and more intensely than others? In this episode, we explore the science of emotional sensitivity, including temperament, nervous system reactivity, and how the brain processes emotional information. You’ll learn how factors like stress physiology, early experiences, and emotion regulation skills shape emotional intensity—and why sensitivity is not a weakness. This episode offers science-backed insight and practical tools for managing intense emotions without trying to suppress them. =============== You can now watch this podcast in video on YouTube! Like, subscribe, and share to spread the word! https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire/podcasts =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you love these conversations, you’ll find even deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website. From the Resilience Workshop, a hands-on training to help you rebuild strength and adaptability after life’s challenges, to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, a trauma-informed video lesson that teaches real-time tools for calming overwhelm. You’ll also find workbooks, guides, and self-paced resources designed to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through what you go through. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence. Because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, idea, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ArizaInspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArizaInspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: podcast@arizainspire.com =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572 =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best bet at overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey which means it is just for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to be a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention. Downloading, subscribing, and/or listening to this podcast and using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co. does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2026 Samantha Ariza
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    42 min
  • 208: Setting Boundaries is Selfish
    Dec 9 2025
    Season finale! Thank you for joining me for Season 02 of The Ariza Inspire Podcast. I'm already hard at work on getting Season 03 ready, to be released in 2026. I hope you enjoyed and got something out of this past season of the podcast. Make sure you follow me on all the social accounts (links below) to keep up to date wth the next season. =============== Setting boundaries isn’t selfish; it’s survival and can be necessary. In this episode, we unpack why people often feel guilty for saying “no” and how boundary-setting is misunderstood by those who benefit from our lack of them. Backed by attachment theory and interpersonal psychology, we explore how boundaries protect mental health, improve relationships, and reduce burnout. Includes scripts, examples, and tips to get started. =============== You can now watch this podcast in video on YouTube! Like, subscribe, and share to spread the word! https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire/podcasts =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you love these conversations, you’ll find even deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website. From the Resilience Workshop, a hands-on training to help you rebuild strength and adaptability after life’s challenges, to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, a trauma-informed video lesson that teaches real-time tools for calming overwhelm. You’ll also find workbooks, guides, and self-paced resources designed to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through what you go through. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence. Because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, idea, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ArizaInspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArizaInspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: podcast@arizainspire.com =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572 =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best bet at overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey which means it is just for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to be a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention. Downloading, subscribing, and/or listening to this podcast and using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co. does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2025 Samantha Ariza
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    24 min
  • 207: Access to Therapy Is a Privilege, Not a Right
    Dec 2 2025
    This episode tackles the uncomfortable truth: therapy is often only accessible to those with time, money, and privilege. We explore the systemic inequities in mental health care ranging from racial and economic disparities to rural access gaps. You’ll hear about the digital divide in telehealth, insurance barriers, and how the current system fails marginalized communities. The episode ends with hope: community care models and ideas for a more inclusive path forward. =============== You can now watch this podcast in video on YouTube! Like, subscribe, and share to spread the word! https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire/podcasts =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you love these conversations, you’ll find even deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website. From the Resilience Workshop, a hands-on training to help you rebuild strength and adaptability after life’s challenges, to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, a trauma-informed video lesson that teaches real-time tools for calming overwhelm. You’ll also find workbooks, guides, and self-paced resources designed to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through what you go through. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid 30-minute Resilience Skill Workshop: https://arizainspire.com/workshops =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence. Because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, idea, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ArizaInspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArizaInspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: podcast@arizainspire.com =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572 =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best bet at overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey which means it is just for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to be a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention. Downloading, subscribing, and/or listening to this podcast and using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co. does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2025 Samantha Ariza
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    17 min
  • 206: The Mental Health Industry Profits From Keeping People Sick
    Nov 25 2025
    Is healing truly the goal of modern mental health care? Or are profits and power getting in the way? This episode unpacks the financial incentives behind therapy, pharmaceuticals, and insurance-driven care. We critique the overmedicalization of distress, explore the ethical dilemmas in the mental health industry, and spotlight research that questions whether current systems are built to heal or to maintain dependency. =============== You can now watch this podcast in video on YouTube! Like, subscribe, and share to spread the word! https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire/podcasts =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you love these conversations, you’ll find even deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website. From the Resilience Workshop, a hands-on training to help you rebuild strength and adaptability after life’s challenges, to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, a trauma-informed video lesson that teaches real-time tools for calming overwhelm. You’ll also find workbooks, guides, and self-paced resources designed to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through what you go through. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence. Because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, idea, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ArizaInspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArizaInspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: podcast@arizainspire.com =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572 =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best bet at overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey which means it is just for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to be a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention. Downloading, subscribing, and/or listening to this podcast and using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co. does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2025 Samantha Ariza
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    25 min
  • 205: Diagnosis Does More Harm Than Good?
    Nov 18 2025
    Do mental health diagnoses help us or hurt us? This episode explores the tension between medical labeling and human complexity. We break down how diagnoses provide access to care and structure for treatment, but also how they can lead to stigma, overidentification, and limited views of self. You'll hear research on the DSM, cultural critiques of psychiatry, and the risks of reducing people to labels like “depressed” or “borderline.” =============== You can now watch this podcast in video on YouTube! Like, subscribe, and share to spread the word! https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire/podcasts =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you love these conversations, you’ll find even deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website. From the Resilience Workshop, a hands-on training to help you rebuild strength and adaptability after life’s challenges, to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, a trauma-informed video lesson that teaches real-time tools for calming overwhelm. You’ll also find workbooks, guides, and self-paced resources designed to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through what you go through. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence. Because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, idea, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ArizaInspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArizaInspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: podcast@arizainspire.com =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572 =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best bet at overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey which means it is just for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to be a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention. Downloading, subscribing, and/or listening to this podcast and using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co. does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2025 Samantha Ariza
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    26 min
  • 204: Burnout is Real and Not Laziness
    Nov 11 2025
    Burnout is more than being tired and it’s a clinical phenomenon recognized by the World Health Organization. This episode examines the physical and psychological toll of chronic stress, especially in toxic workplaces. We explore peer-reviewed studies on occupational burnout, emotional exhaustion, and why “mental health days” aren’t excuses but lifelines. Plus: a critique of surface-level wellness initiatives like office yoga while structural issues go ignored. =============== You can now watch this podcast in video on YouTube! Like, subscribe, and share to spread the word! https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire/podcasts =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode as well as support docs and resources to aide you on your mental health journey. =============== If you love these conversations, you’ll find even deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website. From the Resilience Workshop, a hands-on training to help you rebuild strength and adaptability after life’s challenges, to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, a trauma-informed video lesson that teaches real-time tools for calming overwhelm. You’ll also find workbooks, guides, and self-paced resources designed to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through what you go through. Resilience Workshop: https://www.arizainspire.com/resilience-workshop Emotional First Aid Course: https://www.arizainspire.com/emotional-first-aid =============== Thanks for downloading this episode of The Ariza Inspire Podcast, the podcast that breaks down barriers to mental health care with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're brand new to therapy or returning after time away, this season walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Hosted by Samantha, a mental health professional, each episode combines expert insights with real-world tips to help you take the first step toward emotional wellness. Subscribe now and start your journey with confidence. Because taking care of your mental health should be accessible, empowering, and stigma-free. =============== Let's stay connected! Make sure you follow me online for more mental health content, support, idea, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ArizaInspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArizaInspire Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574563487215 Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/ArizaInspire Email me: podcast@arizainspire.com =============== Hosted by: Samantha Ariza (https://arizainspire.com) Produced by: William Hartz (http://instagram.com/hartzcreative) Music by: "Small Joys" by Aventure. Licensed from Bensound.com, #2241572 =============== Disclaimer: The Ariza Inspire Podcast is not a replacement for traditional therapy. Therapy is the best tool for self-discovery and gives you the best bet at overcoming challenges in your life. This podcast can be used as a supplement to traditional therapy and as another tool in your journey which means it is just for educational purposes only. This podcast and its content cannot be used to diagnose and/or treat mental health conditions and are not meant to be a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention. Downloading, subscribing, and/or listening to this podcast and using the educational materials through Ariza Inspire Co. does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Ariza Counseling LLC or Samantha Ariza, LPC. =============== ©2025 Samantha Ariza
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    23 min