Key To The Bridge

Keystone Therapy and Training Services

A podcast brought to you by your friends at Keystone Therapy and Training Services. We will be sharing human stories, talking about community resources, mental health and wellness. This is a podcast for everyone.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep- 24: Music, Mental Health, and Making Space to Feel.

    In Episode 24 of Key to the Bridge, Dr. Erica Bosque sits down with Keystone's Clinical Director and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Karena Weil, for a conversation that moves from Grateful Dead parking lots to mental health leadership, and everywhere in between. Karena shares her unconventional early journey, including leaving home as a young teen and finding belonging in collective community spaces centered around music and art. That experience shaped her belief that healing doesn't only happen in therapy offices , it happens in connection, creativity, and shared joy. Together, Erica and Karena explore: Why collective joy is essential for mental health The role of music, creativity, and safe risk-taking in healing Helping people love themselves (according to a very wise five-year-old) Why not everything meaningful has to be monetized How communities can reclaim connection without it costing $130 and a ticket This episode is about reclaiming expression, expanding what "care" looks like, and imagining new ways to build community in a world that feels increasingly divided. If you've ever felt "too much," silenced your voice, or wondered how to bring more joy into your life, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of mental health, community, and creativity. Host: Dr. Erica Joeverley Bosque, Ed.D, LCSW, PPSC CEO/Executive Director, Keystone Therapy & Training Services Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #81547 with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Guests: Karena Slade Weil, LMFT Clinical and Program Director, Keystone Therapy & Training Services Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #90890 About Our Podcast: Key to the Bridge explores the connections, stories, and moments that shape us through conversations about community, identity, mental health, and the relationships that help us grow.

    49 min
  2. 12/11/2025

    Ep- 22: Growing Up in a Big Family: Holiday Traditions, Laughter, and Love.

    In this festive episode of Key to the Bridge, host Erica Bosque sits down with her sisters, Veronica Bosque and Alexica Bosque, for a holiday conversation. Together they revisit the magic and chaos of growing up in a big, blended family, where celebrations were loud, food-filled, and always overflowing with community. The sisters share hilarious memories, from stockings at every house, to epic dinner menus, to the unique traditions shaped by their African American, Irish, and Spanish roots. They dive into childhood gifts that shaped them, holiday movies they can't live without, and how they now create magic for their own kids. They also talk about what makes their family gatherings special today: the volume, the joy, the open-door Sunday dinners, and the importance of keeping celebrations low-pressure, communal, and full of love. If you enjoy family stories, cultural traditions, holiday nostalgia, and laughing your way through relatable sister dynamics, this episode is your perfect holiday companion. Topics include: • Growing up in a large, multicultural family • Holiday traditions and food across multiple households • Gift-giving memories, stockings, and "certificates" • Christmas pajamas, Elf on the Shelf, and building new traditions • Favorite holiday movies and songs • How community shapes celebration Host: Dr. Erica Joeverley Bosque, Ed.D, LCSW, PPSC CEO/Executive Director, Keystone Therapy & Training Services Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #81547 with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Guests: Veronica Bosque Chief Program Officer, Keystone Therapy & Training Services Alexica Bosque Student Services Manager, Roseland Accelerated Middle School About Our Podcast: Key to the Bridge explores the connections, stories, and moments that shape us—through conversations about community, identity, mental health, and the relationships that help us grow.

    42 min
  3. 11/12/2025

    Ep- 21: Representation, Culture & Authenticity in Mental Health.

    In Episode 21 of Key to the Bridge, Dr. Erica Bosque sits down with Daniela J. Bravo, LCSW, to explore what it means to bring your full, authentic self into clinical work. They discuss:
 Representation and cultural identity in the therapy room
 How bilingual and bicultural therapists transform client experiences
 Healing while holding space for others
 Balancing professionalism and authenticity
 The power of cultural humility and community care in mental health This is a heartfelt and reflective conversation for therapists, educators, and advocates working to bridge identity, culture, and healing in their professional practice. Host: Dr. Erica Joeverley Bosque, Ed.D, LCSW #81547, PPSC CEO/Executive Director, Keystone Therapy & Training Services Guest: Daniela J. Bravo, LCSW # 88751 Clinical and Program Director II, Keystone Therapy & Training Services Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen. About Key to the Bridge Key to the Bridge is a community-centered podcast hosted by Dr. Erica Joeverley Bosque, Ed.D, LCSW, Executive Director of Keystone Therapy & Training Services. Each episode features honest conversations with community leaders, clinicians, and creatives exploring topics of mental health, identity, equity, and healing. The podcast's mission is to build bridges between lived experience and systemic change highlighting the stories, voices, and ideas that move communities forward. This podcast is brought to you by Keystone Therapy & Training Services, where connection, compassion, and community come first.

    43 min
  4. 09/10/2025

    Ep- 19: Barriers, Belonging & Breaking Systems.

    In Episode 19 of Key to the Bridge, host Dr. Erica Bosque sits down with returning guest Larkin O'Leary, co-founder of Common Ground Society, engaging in conversation on access, inclusion, and the systems shaping our families. Together, they dig into:     •    The everyday barriers families face in both health care and education     •    Why true inclusion requires more than just policy—it requires a mindset shift     •    Personal stories of navigating the medical and school systems with Larkin's son, James     •    The urgent need to recognize caregiving as real labor, not invisible work     •    Why all kids are our kids, and what it means to build communities of belonging     •     This episode is a call to action for parents, caregivers, educators, and advocates alike: change starts when we tell our stories and demand that systems evolve.  Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen. Host: Dr. Erica Joeverley Bosque, Ed.D, LCSW, PPSC CEO/Executive Director, Keystone Therapy & Training Services Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #81547 with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Guest: Larkin O'Leary Executive Director / Co-Founder, Common Ground Society www.commongroundsociety.org https://www.instagram.com/common.ground.society https://www.facebook.com/commongroundsociety https://www.youtube.com/@commongroundsociety

    48 min

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A podcast brought to you by your friends at Keystone Therapy and Training Services. We will be sharing human stories, talking about community resources, mental health and wellness. This is a podcast for everyone.