Finding Your Voice with Jason Carrasco, LMFT

Jason Carrasco, LMFT
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Finding Your Voice is a podcast about resilience, truth, and the courage it takes to be seen. Hosted by Jason Carrasco, LMFT, this show creates space for real people to share real stories—in their own words. As a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist and lifelong student of human resilience, Jason has spent years sitting with people in their most vulnerable moments—moments that challenge identity, spirit, and the will to keep going. What he’s learned is simple and powerful:Human beings are capable of surviving the unthinkable.Jason speaks with everyday people, mental health clinicians, artists, musicians, activists, and professionals who have dedicated their lives to helping others. Together, they share insight, experience, and practical wisdom meant to educate, empower, and offer hope. This podcast is grounded in one core belief: Healing doesn’t only happen in a therapy session. Healing happens in community. It happens when someone brave enough says, “I’ve been there… and you can make it through, too.” Finding Your Voice isn’t about perfection. It’s about truth. It’s about courage. It’s about becoming whole. If you’re seeking understanding, connection, or a reminder that you’re not alone—this space is for you. Welcome to the conversation.Welcome to Finding Your Voice..

  1. 3d ago

    Kristina Unfiltered: Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns and Rebuilding Self-Trust

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Finding Your Voice, I sit down with Kristina Unfiltered for a heartfelt conversation about identity, relationships, and finding your way back to yourself. We explore how survival experiences shape our nervous system, how self-abandonment can show up in relationships, and what it takes to rebuild trust in our own needs and voice. Together, we reflect on the roles and protective habits we carry and how to recognize when patterns that once helped us survive begin to limit our connection with ourselves and others. Kristina shares her personal journey and her RETURN framework: Locate, Land, Hover, and Move for understanding what’s been activated, creating internal safety, recognizing the version of ourselves responding, and choosing a more grounded way forward. We also talk about learning to receive healthy love without viewing it through old wounds, making room for our needs, and finding the courage to show up more fully as ourselves. Healing can involve small, meaningful moments: noticing an old response, honoring a boundary, or trusting our voice enough to speak. If you’re navigating a major transition, questioning old relationship patterns, or learning to honor your needs, this conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the person beneath the expectations and protective habits you’ve accumulated along the way. Kristina's Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/kristinaunfiltered/ Kristina'a Website https://www.legacyheights.net/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaco7IeBmfG6lA6WmvIk035rqTvgH8umSG7l5veTauRILUdDgzvu43cPwavIKg_aem_9UvvNLD1i4qU_WMY7g2T8w Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services.

  2. 19h ago

    Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Bonds: Rebuilding Self-Trust with Erin Nicole McGinnis

    Send us Fan Mail Why can it be so difficult to leave a relationship that hurts—and how do we begin trusting ourselves again? On this episode of Finding Your Voice, I sit down with Erin Nicole McGinnis for a thoughtful conversation about narcissistic abuse, trauma bonding, and reclaiming your voice after emotional and psychological harm. Drawing from her personal experiences and work as a therapist, Erin brings compassion and insight to relationship patterns that can leave people feeling confused, isolated, and disconnected from themselves. Together, we explore how manipulation and gaslighting can undermine self-trust, why recognizing an unhealthy relationship doesn’t always make leaving easy, and how healing involves rebuilding boundaries, identity, and a sense of safety. We also consider the difference between everyday relationship conflict and patterns of abuse, moving beyond labels to better understand their impact. Whether you’re questioning a relationship, supporting someone you love, or rebuilding after a painful experience, this conversation offers understanding and hope. Your experiences matter, your needs deserve space, and your voice is worth reclaiming. Erin's Website  https://www.holisticpsychotherapyla.com/about-erin-nicole-mcginnis Erin's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erinnicolemcginnis/ Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services.

  3. Oct 2

    The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones with Robyn L. Goldberg

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Finding Your Voice, I sit down with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C, a nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Consultant, and author of The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones. With decades of experience specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image, Robyn brings both expertise and compassion to a conversation that reaches far beyond what we eat. Together, we explore the complicated relationship between food, body image, mental health, and identity. Robyn helps us understand how eating disorders develop, why they are often misunderstood, and why you cannot determine whether someone is struggling simply by looking at their body. We discuss the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating, warning signs that families and loved ones may miss, the impact of diet culture and weight stigma, and how seemingly innocent conversations about weight, dieting, and appearance can influence the way we learn to see ourselves. Robyn also challenges common misconceptions surrounding eating disorders and explains why recovery isn't simply about "just eating." We explore what it means to rebuild trust with food and the body, develop a healthier relationship with movement, and begin separating our sense of worth from appearance, weight, or a number on the scale. We also talk about hope and recovery—what healing can actually look like, how loved ones can provide meaningful support, and why compassion and curiosity can be so important when someone is struggling. Robyn L. Goldberg Website  https://askaboutfood.com/ Robyn's Podcast https://theeatingdisordertrap.com/the-eating-disorder-trap-podcast/ Link to Purchase her book https://theeatingdisordertrap.com/buy-the-eating-disorder-trap/ Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services.

  4. Sep 25

    Suicide Prevention with Dr. Jessica Rabon: Connection Can Save a Life

    Send us Fan Mail Content advisory: This episode includes direct conversations about suicide, suicidal thoughts, firearms, substance use, and related mental health concerns. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. What happens psychologically when emotional pain becomes so overwhelming that a person begins to lose hope and how can we respond in a way that helps them feel seen, supported, and less alone? In this final Finding Your Voice episode dedicated to Suicide Prevention Month, Jason sits down with Dr. Jessica Rabon, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology. Dr. Rabon’s clinical and research interests include depression, anxiety, chronic medical conditions, LGBTQ+ health, eating disorders, suicide prevention, self-compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness. She is also the host of the Psych Talk podcast and creates accessible mental-health content designed to reduce stigma and make psychological information easier to understand. Together, they explore what may be happening internally when someone experiences suicidal thoughts, including the roles of hopelessness, trauma, depression, substance use, loneliness, and major life transitions. They also discuss warning signs that loved ones may overlook, common misconceptions about suicide, and why asking someone directly about suicidal thoughts does not place the idea in their mind. Dr. Rabon offers compassionate, practical guidance on how to begin these difficult conversations, what to say when someone reveals they are struggling, and which well-intentioned responses can unintentionally create greater shame or disconnection. The conversation also examines safety planning, access to lethal means, protective factors, treatment, follow-up after a suicide attempt, and the importance of continuing to show up for someone after an immediate crisis has passed. This is a thoughtful and hope centered conversation about recognizing pain, replacing judgment with curiosity, and reminding people that they do not have to carry their darkest moments alone. This episode discusses suicide, suicidal thoughts, depression, trauma, and other sensitive mental-health topics. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental-health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If there is an immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services. Finding Dr. Jessica Rabon Jessica Leigh, PHD - All of her sites are at this link including social media and her podcast PsychTalk Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Content Creator https://beacons.ai/jessicaleighphd?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAacntsWrl6n7oDqWxi1ULQOSE-85Qeh7mJkW4h84H22k_t3-Y15oFA1lMgQZFg_aem_Jkvm2ewcGOeiirXwIlr_bg&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig Other Resources JED High School https://jedfoundation.org/our-work/jed-high-school/?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=jed_hs_search_b2s_2026&utm_content=hs_suicide_prevention&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24139233967&gbraid=0AAAAADnNypOZMKiS35iLTaeQC_FWcRc5D&gclid=CjwKCAjwwfnUBhAtEiwAfQpAYiACbDrWaWQKf4w-IqWI79z66iDiFLBMDxcrmeyvUvNd-GbumcYWdhoCUqgQAvD_BwE Sources of Strength https://sourcesofstrength.org/ Signs of Suicide  https://sossignsofsuicide.org/students/ Workplace Suicide Prevention  https://workplacesuicideprevention.com/ Project 55 https://project55.org/

  5. Sep 18

    Understanding Suicidology: UCLA Professor Dr. Mark Kaplan on the Science of Suicide

    Send us Fan Mail Content advisory: This episode includes direct conversations about suicide, suicidal thoughts, firearms, substance use, and related mental health concerns. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In this powerful episode of Finding Your Voice, I sit down with internationally recognized suicidologist Dr. Mark S. Kaplan for an honest, compassionate, and research-informed conversation about suicide, prevention, and the human experiences behind the statistics. Dr. Kaplan is Professor Emeritus of Social Welfare at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and a faculty affiliate of the California Center for Population Research. With advanced training in public health, social work, and preventive medicine, he has devoted much of his distinguished career to understanding suicide, firearm violence, substance use, and the social conditions that influence mental health. His research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and has focused extensively on suicide risk among veterans, older adults, men, and other vulnerable populations. Dr. Kaplan has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to state and federal suicide-prevention initiatives, advised organizations including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the CDC, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging regarding veterans’ health. He is also a four-time Fulbright award recipient and received the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Distinguished Investigator Award. Learn more about Dr. Kaplan’s work at UCLA. During our conversation, Dr. Kaplan helps us better understand the complex relationship between suicide and depression, loneliness, alcohol and substance use, major life transitions, economic hardship, and access to firearms. We examine why certain populations may face greater risk, how social circumstances shape vulnerability, and why suicide prevention requires more than focusing on an individual diagnosis. We also discuss warning signs that can be overlooked, how to ask someone directly about suicide, the importance of reducing access to lethal means during a crisis, and what families, professionals, and communities can do to strengthen connection, safety, and hope. This episode is not only about understanding suicide—it is about looking beyond the numbers, challenging stigma, and creating a world in which people feel safe enough to speak honestly about their pain and receive support before a moment of crisis becomes irreversible. Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services. Mark Kaplan Website https://luskin.ucla.edu/profile/mark-s-kaplan/ 988 Lifeline Website  https://988lifeline.org/ International Association for Suicide Prevention  https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/

  6. Sep 11

    The Light After: Finding Hope and Purpose Beyond Trauma

    Send us Fan Mail Listener discretion is advised. This episode includes mature themes and discussions of violence, abuse, and trauma that some listeners may find distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening. "Sometimes the first step toward the light is refusing to completely suffer alone." That's survivor and author Cami Maria Delaluz, on what she tells anyone carrying trauma, shame, or fear in silence: you don't have to tell the whole story. You just have to tell one person you trust that something happened, that you're scared, that you need help. In this deeply moving episode of Finding Your Voice, Jason Carrasco sits down with author and survivor Cami Maria Delaluz to discuss her book, The Light After: A Journey from Darkness to Light, Hope, and Healing that is being released in October 2026. Cami courageously shares her journey through profound adversity and the process of reclaiming her voice, rebuilding her life, and discovering hope beyond the darkness. Together, Jason and Cami explore trauma, survival, resilience, forgiveness, and the reality that healing is rarely simple or linear. This is an honest and inspiring conversation about refusing to be defined by what happened to us, finding strength within our most painful experiences, and believing that transformation remains possible—even when the light feels impossibly far away. Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services. #FindingYourVoicePodcast #CamiMariaDelaluz #TraumaRecovery #TheLightAfter #DomesticAbuseAwareness Cami Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cami.davidson76/ National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE https://www.thehotline.org/ Child Help  800.422.4453 https://childhelphotline.org/

  7. Sep 4

    Inside the Criminal Mind: A Forensic Psychologist Explains Human Behavior

    Send us Fan Mail Listener discretion is advised. This episode includes mature themes and discussions of violence, abuse, and trauma that some listeners may find distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening. “Some people need not be in society.” That’s forensic psychologist Dr. Lina Haji discussing the small number of individuals whose psychopathy she believes makes them truly unable to change. She uses Jeffrey Dahmer as an example of someone she believes should never have been eligible for release. At the same time, Dr. Haji is deeply committed to rehabilitation, treatment, and criminal-justice reform for those who can change. These two beliefs are not in conflict. You may recognize Dr. Haji from the true-crime documentary series World’s Most Evil Prisoners, Faces of Evil, and Killer on the Run, available through Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, where she provides expert analysis of some of the most disturbing and complex criminal cases. In this episode, we go beyond the true-crime headlines to discuss psychopathy, criminal behavior, and what more than two decades of working inside correctional facilities has taught Dr. Haji about where rehabilitation ends and accountability begins. Understanding someone’s behavior is not the same as excusing it. Where do you believe the line should be drawn between rehabilitation and accountability? The full episode with Dr. Lina Haji is out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio. #FindingYourVoicePodcast #DrLinaHaji #ForensicPsychology #TrueCrime #CriminalPsychology #Psychopathy #CriminalJustice #Rehabilitation #MentalHealth #TrueCrimePodcast Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/dr.lina.haji/ Website https://www.risepsychological.com/ Television Shows https://www.risepsychological.com/television/ #FindingYourVoicePodcast #DrLinaHaji #ForensicPsychology #TrueCrime #CriminalPsychology #Psychology #MentalHealth #Psychopathy #CriminalJustice #HumanBehavior #TrueCrimePodcast #MentalHealthPodcast Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services.

  8. Aug 21

    Bestselling Author Andrea Cagan: The Art of Finding Your Authentic Voice

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Finding Your Voice, Jason sits down with bestselling author, celebrated ghostwriter, editor, and writing teacher Andrea Cagan for an intimate conversation about storytelling, vulnerability, and the healing power of putting our experiences into words. Andrea has helped bring numerous books to bestseller lists including three #1 New York Times bestsellers and has collaborated with extraordinary cultural figures such as Diana Ross, Grace Slick, Pam Grier, Joan Lunden, Marianne Williamson, and many others. Before beginning her remarkable writing career, she traveled the world as a professional ballet dancer, an experience that shaped the discipline, creativity, and emotional sensitivity she later brought to the written page. Andrea shares what it takes to step inside another person’s life, earn their trust, and capture their authentic voice. She also reflects on the emotional cost of carrying other people’s stories and the importance of finding her way back to herself after spending decades writing behind the scenes. Together, Jason and Andrea explore writing as a tool for processing grief, navigating trauma, managing the inner critic, and uncovering parts of ourselves that may have been silenced or forgotten. Andrea reminds us that meaningful writing is not about being perfect it is about having the courage to be honest. This is a powerful conversation about creativity, identity, deep listening, and why every person deserves the opportunity to tell their story in their own voice. Andrea Cagan Website https://www.andreacagan.com/ Substack Link for Andrea  https://andreacagan.substack.com/ Andrea Cagan Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andrea.cagan/ Disclaimer: Finding Your Voice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Although the host is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, this podcast does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional advice. Listening does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Guests’ views are their own and do not necessarily represent the host, the podcast, or the host’s employer. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or 988 in the United States, or contact your local emergency services.

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Finding Your Voice is a podcast about resilience, truth, and the courage it takes to be seen. Hosted by Jason Carrasco, LMFT, this show creates space for real people to share real stories—in their own words. As a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist and lifelong student of human resilience, Jason has spent years sitting with people in their most vulnerable moments—moments that challenge identity, spirit, and the will to keep going. What he’s learned is simple and powerful:Human beings are capable of surviving the unthinkable.Jason speaks with everyday people, mental health clinicians, artists, musicians, activists, and professionals who have dedicated their lives to helping others. Together, they share insight, experience, and practical wisdom meant to educate, empower, and offer hope. This podcast is grounded in one core belief: Healing doesn’t only happen in a therapy session. Healing happens in community. It happens when someone brave enough says, “I’ve been there… and you can make it through, too.” Finding Your Voice isn’t about perfection. It’s about truth. It’s about courage. It’s about becoming whole. If you’re seeking understanding, connection, or a reminder that you’re not alone—this space is for you. Welcome to the conversation.Welcome to Finding Your Voice..

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