Season 4 of The Ariza Inspire Podcast is all about stories. Stories of people's mental health journeys and the lessons they learned along the way. This week, I sat down with Taylor Moran to discuss her mental health journey. Taylor Moran is the Associate Director of Prevention Academy, where she leads strategic prevention initiatives focused on empowering students through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Passionate about prevention as an upstream public health approach, Taylor works to create inclusive, strengths-based programming that supports mental well-being, addresses substance use, and equips young people with the tools to make informed, healthy choices. Drawing from both lived experience and clinical training, Taylor brings a holistic, trauma-informed perspective to her work. She recently completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Counseling, and her professional background spans recovery support, collegiate recovery, and prevention education. Taylor is deeply committed to challenging stigma, amplifying underrepresented voices, and helping students recognize their own strength and potential. She believes that through connection, compassion, and honest conversation, lasting change can happen both within individuals and across communities. =============== Visit my free Therapy Resource Guide online for information and links mentioned in this episode, as well as support docs and resources to aid you on your mental health journey. =============== If you enjoy these conversations, you’ll find deeper support on the Ariza Inspire Co website—from the Resilience Workshop to Emotional First Aid for Crisis Moments, plus workbooks and self-paced resources to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and grow through challenges. 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, ideas, and information. Website: https://arizainspire.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/arizainspireco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Ariza_Inspire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ariza_Inspire 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. Additional music licensed from epidemicsound.com =============== 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 chance of 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 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 replace medical, clinical or professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. Downloading, subscribing to and/or listening to this podcast, or 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 Special Guest: Taylor Moran.
