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

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.

Ep- 23: Learning Fatherhood While Living It.

In this episode of Key to the Bridge, host Dr. Erica Bosque sits down with two fathers to talk honestly about what it means to learn fatherhood in real time. Ryan Terschuren, a Physical Education instructor and father of four, and Richard Gonzalez, a Support Specialist at Keystone and new father, share their lived experiences of becoming dads, navigating expectations, emotional labor, partnership, sacrifice, and the often unspoken pressures men carry in parenting roles. This conversation centers fathers not as helpers, but as deeply involved partners and caregivers, exploring how culture, upbringing, and systems shape the fatherhood experience and why space for dads to talk, reflect, and be supported truly matters. 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: Ryan Terschuren Physical Education instructor and father Richard Gonzalez Support Specialist, Keystone Therapy & Training Services New Father 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.

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.

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.

Ep- 20: Living and Leading at Home: Parents, Programs & Power.

In Episode 20 of Key to the Bridge, host Dr. Erica Bosque sits down with longtime friend and community leader Gricelda Correa, Director of community engagement at On the Margins. Together, they dive deep into the work of building authentic, healing-centered spaces in Sonoma County. They discuss: The vision and impact of On the Margins, rooted in anti-racism, feminist theory, and trauma-informed care Why joy and authenticity are central to community healing Youth-led programs like DAILY that nurture leadership across generations The hidden weight of intergenerational trauma—and how families can begin to shift it Why adults and young people need to come back together in conversation and shared learning This is an inspiring and honest conversation about what it means to live, parent, and lead in your own hometown, while working to transform systems and elevate community voices. #KeyToTheBridge #CommunityHealing #OnTheMargins #TraumaInformedCare #YouthLeadership 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: Gricelda Correa Director of community engagement/ On The Margins