Delgado Podcast

In this episode of the Delgado Podcast, Dr. Jacob Sermeno, LCSW highlights the importance of distinguishing between adaptive grief, a normal response to loss, and complicated grief, which involves prolonged symptoms like avoidance, hyper-attachment, or significant daily impairment. Recognizing these differences helps clinicians provide tailored support to those struggling to process loss.

This episode of the Delgado Podcast features neuroscientist Dr. Jyoti Mishra, who discusses the mental health impacts of environmental disasters, including wildfires and climate trauma. She shares topics like PTSD, anxiety, cognitive impairments, and collective trauma, along with evidence-based approaches such as eco-therapy, mindfulness, and psychological first aid. Designed for mental health professionals and community leaders, this conversation provides actionable strategies for addressing trauma and fostering resilience in disaster-affected populations.

Explore the intersection of theology with politics, economics, and justice as Dr. Reichel emphasizes the importance of inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals within religious communities. Gain insights into fostering understanding, making room for diverse identities, and creating environments of support.

We’re honored to learn from Dr. Terri Daniel about her academic work on toxic theology as a contributing factor in complicated mourning and work as an interfaith chaplain.

Father Kearns was a former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained in the Old Catholic priesthood. He believes in the transformative power of story and has made it his life's work to explore the intersection of theology, church life, and creativity.