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The podcast that tackles mental health issues in small communities along the Texas Border.
Episoder
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- Grief · 40 min.Grief comes in many shapes and forms. The loss of a loved one, the absence of what once was, and much more. Suzy, Rudy, and Walter come together to scrutinize bereavement ,and…
- Read That Again · 43 min.Your three favorite mental health counselors return this 2026 as they guide you through Suzy Ayarza's book, Read That Again, filled with affirmations, statements, and quotes to…
- Halloween Traditions and The Afterlife · 46 min.Videographer/marketing director Clay Fisher teams up with Border Shrinks and adds his touch of humor, knowledge, and uniqueness about Halloween, the paranormal, death, and the…
- Self-Compassion · 48 min.Eagle Pass SAFE President/mental health and humans rights activist, Vanessa Ambriz, teams up with Border Shrinks to promote self-compassion! Treat yo’ self!
- Hispanic Heritage · 51 min.Educator and long time friend, Luis Felan, joins Border Shrinks to discuss what its like growing up as a Hispanic: customs, language, stereotypes, racism, hardships, and…
- Boundaries · 53 min.Former Eagle Pass mayor, Mr. Luis Sifuentes, with over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health, joins Border Shrinks to discuss the topic of boundaries at home…
- Spirituality and The Paranormal · 56 min.Let the goosebumps begin, and feel the hairs on the back of your neck stand up as spiritual healer Dalia Alvarez takes us into her world with real life experiences involving the…
- Personality Types · 43 min.Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Timothy Duran, shares his intellect with Border Shrinks, discussing personality types, self-reflection, personal growth, and building…
- Effective Communication · 53 min.Educator Marissa Galindo contributes to Border Shrinks' discussion on effective communication: tone, word choice, timing, setting, and much more.
- De-escalation · 50 min.Border Shrinks' behind the scenes member, Ricardo De Los Santos, comes forward in this fun yet informative episode, De-escalation. Inhale, exhale . . . .
- Acceptance · 48 min.Suzy, Rudy, and Walter gather, once again, for a discussion on the struggles in reaching self-acceptance including physical, sexual orientation, boundaries, career, and many more.
- Child Abuse · 1 t. 0 min.Our Eagle Pass mental health trio explores child abuse, a sensitive yet very real topic.
- Generational Changes · 1 t. 1 min.High school senior, Kelly Hernandez, and Border Shrinks discuss generation gaps: technology, language, anxiety, economy, trends and more.
- Goal Setting · 38 min.Michael Morales shares his journey in becoming a first responder and the importance of setting, changing, and adapting to goals.
- Secondary Traumatic Stress · 1 t. 9 min."Compartmentalization is the word of the day." Friends Jesse Alejandro and Valente Solis share their experiences with law enforcement and its effect on mental health.
- Folklore and Halloween w/ Monica Diaz · 1 t. 1 min.It’s spooky season! Border Shrinks along with educator Monica Diaz explore macabre, mysterious, and paranormal experiences. Is it all real or part of a psychological realm…
- Suicide Awareness w/ Ivan Salinas · 1 t. 2 min.Peer Support Specialist, Ivan Salinas, joins Border Shrinks in raising suicide awareness: symptoms, misconceptions, and prevention.
- Expectations w/ Frida Boling · 1 t. 1 min.Mental health advocate, Frida Boling, brings her insight and perspective on the topic of expectations: gender roles, artificial intelligence, controlling emotions, communication…
- Sexuality w/ Andrea · 1 t. 14 min.Eagle Pass Texas correctional officer Andrea Cavazos joins Border Shrinks to navigate sexuality: abuse, teens, LBGTQ community, safe sex, & gratification.
- Mental Health Maintenance w/ Arturo · 52 min.Border Shrinks and LVN Arturo Alvarez discuss 8 domains of mental health, including spirituality, finances, and maintaining healthy relationships.







