A Hero's Welcome Podcast
By Maria Laquerre-Diego, LMFT-S, RPT-S & Liliana Baylon, LMFT-S, RPT-S
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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
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When Conferences Stop Filling Your Bucket
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Leading With A Broken Heart with Marisol Solarte-Erlacher
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Why Child Healing Requires Parent Work And System Change with Waldo Winborn
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Respect The Work Behind Clinical Presentations with Maria D & Liliana B
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Grief And OCD with Bryn Murphy
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Radical Self-Care For Leaders with Maria D & Liliana B
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May 28, 2026 |
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Dissociation As Wisdom with Marshall Lyles
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May 14, 2026 |
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Naming Career Trauma In Therapy with Khara Croswaite Brindle
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Burnout, Boundaries, And Being Human
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Why Therapists Should Lean Into Kids’ Digital Worlds with Rachel Altvater
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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How Play, Structure, And Compassion Rebuild Broken Attachment with Dorothy A Derapelian
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Gatekeeping Diagnoses with Jessica Kruckeberg
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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The Stories That Stayed With Us with Liliana & Maria
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Breaking Down Professional Gatekeeping with Liliana & Maria
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Mirroring the Playroom: Lived Experience in Therapy with Heather Fairlee Denbrough
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Beyond Play: Why Child Therapists Matter with Laura Brownstein
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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EMDR Sandtray based Therapy by Ana M. Gómez
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Using D&D as a Healing Tool with Erika Walker
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Removing Your Armor: Embracing Authenticity with Miranda Stoll
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Travel Hacking Your Way to Therapist Wellness: A Conversation with Allison Rimland
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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The Therapist's Journey with Maria & Liliana
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Beyond Burnout: Discovering Your Authentic Professional Self with Madison Duran
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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SITH Conference 2025: The Legal Arena: Playing by the Rules and Advocating for ClientsThrough Play Therapy & Clinical Expertise with Val Bruno
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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SITH Conference 2025: Rooted & Resilient: Healing Ourselves While We Heal Systems with Maria Laquerre-Diego
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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SITH Conference 2025: Join us for a deep dive into Beyond Borders & Supervising with Caution with Liliana Baylon
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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SITH Conference 2025 - The Force Within the Family with Jen Shivey
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Balancing Ethics and Flexibility Creates Better Therapy with Dr. Dana Wyss
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Navigating High-Conflict Divorce Therapy with Berenice Leon-Fonseca
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Beyond Control: How Behavior Speaks with Robyn Gobbel
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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The Role of Attachment and Mentorship with Clair Mellenthin
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Officers' Path to Personal Growth and Well-being with Anjuli R. Thompson
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Embracing Cultural Sensitivity and Early Relational Health with Dr. Meyleen Velasquez
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May 22, 2025 |
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Understanding Intergenerational Trauma with Mili Shoemaker
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May 08, 2025 |
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Unpacking Domestic Violence: Beyond Physical Abuse with Sybil Cummin
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Navigating Neurodiversity in Mental Health with Dr. Robert Jason Grant
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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🎙️ Bonus Episode: Challenging Hustle Culture with Maria Diego and Liliana Baylon
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Trauma Response: Supporting Mental Health Clinicians in Crisis
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Choosing Your Battles: Mental Health Activism
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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The Transformative Power of Play with Jackie Flynn
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Transforming Mental Health Experiences for BIPOC Communities with Joy Ewing
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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📖 The Latinx Guide to Liberation: Healing from Historical, Generational, and Individual Trauma with Vanessa Pezo
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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The Journey to Mindfulness Self Compassion with Rose LaPiere
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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📖 Book: White Supremacy is All Around... by Dr. Cadet
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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🏰 Inclusive Representation and Gender Diversity in Play Therapy with Jessica Cauthorne
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Navigating Subpoenas: Legal Insights and Empowerment for Therapists with Julie Jacobs
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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🏰 Disney on the Brain: Embracing Sadness and Embarrassment with Lisa Androvich
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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The Therapist Caregiver: Managing Professional and Personal Challenges with Jared Andes
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Building Resilience in Young Minds with Kathryn Raley
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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🏰 Embracing Anger with Dr. Dana Wyss
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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🏰 Navigating Caregiver Burnout and Resilience in Therapy with Jared Andes
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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🏰 Transforming Ethics and Supervision at Disney with Melissa Wintersheid and NanDee Walker
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Exploring Disability-Responsive Play Therapy with Joey Tapia
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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🎙️ Bonus Episode: Boundaries, Consent, and Cultural Healing with Norka Ayllón
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Embracing OCD: Unveiling the Hidden Gifts and Transformative Treatments with Bryn Murphy
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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🎙️ Bonus Episode: Creating Your Professional Will; Ensuring Continuity and Care with Cathy Wilson
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Menstrual Health & Mental Well-Being in Therapy with Jessica Kruckeberg
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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🎙️ Bonus Episode: Understanding Play Therapy Credentials and Their Impact
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Empowering Play with Jessica Cauthorne
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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A Journey of Innovation and Resilience with Lisa Dion
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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🎙️ Bonus Episode: Your Value as a Presenter
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Unraveling Minds: Navigating Trauma, Access, and Hope with Dr. Tareq Yaqub
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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🎙️ Bonus Episode: Healthcare Providers Challenges & Self-Care
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Financial Therapy for Therapists by Khara Croswaite Brindle
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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🎙️ Bonus Episode: Understanding Dynamic Disability - A Conversation with Maria and Liliana
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May 31, 2024 |
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Ableism & Dynamic Disability with Marshall Lyles
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May 09, 2024 |
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Beyond the Rainbow: Empowering Transgender Kids and Their Families with Jennifer Shivey
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Navigating the Impact on Neurodivergent Children and Families in Social Systems with Val Bruno
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Digital & Virtual Play Therapy with Rachel Altvater
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Introduction to A Hero's Welcome Podcast
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Feb 01, 2024 |