Ariza Inspire Podcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
18 episodes of Ariza Inspire Podcast since the first episode, which aired on June 3rd, 2025.
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208: Setting Boundaries is Selfish
December 9th, 2025 | Season 2 | 24 mins 5 secs
ariza inspire, ariza inspire podcast, attachment and boundaries, boundary setting therapy, emotional boundaries psychology, guilt around saying no, how to set boundaries, mental health, people-pleasing recovery, samantha ariza
In this episode, we redefine boundaries as essential—not selfish—acts of self-preservation. Drawing on attachment theory and interpersonal psychology, we explore why saying “no” triggers guilt, how boundaries protect mental health and relationships, and offer real examples and scripts to help you set them with confidence.
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207: Access to Therapy Is a Privilege, Not a Right
December 2nd, 2025 | Season 2 | 17 mins 29 secs
affordable mental health care, ariza inspire, ariza inspire podcast, community mental health models, mental health, mental health equity, racial disparities in therapy, samantha ariza, therapy access inequality, therapy in rural areas
In this episode, we confront the hard truth that therapy often favors those with privilege, time, and money. From racial and economic inequities to telehealth access gaps, we examine how the system fails marginalized communities—and highlight community care models paving the way toward more inclusive mental health support.
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206: The Mental Health Industry Profits From Keeping People Sick
November 25th, 2025 | Season 2 | 24 mins 40 secs
insurance, medication, overmedicalization
In this episode, we question whether modern mental health care is truly built to heal—or to profit. Exploring the financial forces behind therapy, medication, and insurance, we unpack how overmedicalization and systemic incentives can blur the line between genuine healing and dependency.
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205: Diagnosis Does More Harm Than Good?
November 18th, 2025 | Season 2 | 26 mins 29 secs
diagnoses, self view, stigma
In this episode, we examine whether mental health diagnoses help or harm us—balancing their value in guiding treatment and access to care against the stigma and self-limiting labels they can create. Through research and cultural critique, we explore the tension between medical classification and the full complexity of being human.
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204: Burnout is Real and Not Laziness
November 11th, 2025 | Season 2 | 23 mins 1 sec
burnout, stress, wellness
In this episode, we break down burnout as a clinically recognized condition—not just fatigue—exploring the physical and psychological impact of chronic stress and toxic workplaces. Using peer-reviewed research, we highlight why mental health days matter and critique performative wellness fixes that ignore deeper structural problems.
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203: Self-Diagnosing on TikTok is Out of Control!
November 4th, 2025 | Season 2 | 20 mins 7 secs
self-diagnosing, social media, tiktok
In this episode, we explore the rise of self-diagnosis on TikTok and other social platforms—how viral mental health content empowers awareness but also spreads misinformation and over-identification. Backed by research, we unpack the psychology behind comparison, validation, and the digital culture shaping how people understand their mental health.
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202: If They Wanted to Get Better, They Would
October 28th, 2025 | Season 2 | 30 mins 12 secs
adhd, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, cognitive science, obsessive-compulsive disorder, willpower
In this episode, we debunk the myth that healing is just a choice, exploring the biological, psychological, and systemic barriers that make recovery complex. By examining conditions like ADHD, BPD, and chronic depression, we challenge stigma around “willpower” and highlight why healing isn’t about trying harder—it’s about understanding and support.
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201: Everyone Has Trauma?
October 21st, 2025 | Season 2 | 17 mins 24 secs
trauma
In this episode, we unpack the difference between trauma, stress, and adversity—clarifying what the term “trauma” really means using clinical definitions and neuroscience. We explore how trauma affects the brain and body, what sets PTSD and C-PTSD apart, and why using the term accurately matters for real healing.