Anxiety, Depression & Coming of Age as a Dreamer with Mario Gonzalez

<p class="p1">Mario Gonzalez moved to the United States when he was only three years old as the son of undocumented immigrants who followed seasonal harvests up and down the West Coast. As a result, his childhood was filled with constant change, insecurity, & financial stress.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Determined to build a life of greater stability, Mario chose to focus on school and finding a legal foothold in the US. His path has been one of bravery, heartbreak, and determination. You won’t want to miss it!</p> <p class="p1">Today’s episode - in collaboration with the podcast <em>I Know Lonely</em> and non-profit <em>Only 7 Seconds</em> - explores Mario’s upbringing, how he manages clinically diagnosed anxiety and depression, and what empowers him to stay present as his legal status remains unresolved.</p> <p class="p1">___</p> <p class="p4"><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li6">Help with loneliness and isolation: <a href= "http://only7seconds.com"><span class= "s1">only7seconds.com</span></a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li6">I Know Lonely Podcast: <a href= "http://only7seconds.com/podcast"><span class= "s1">only7seconds.com/podcast</span></a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li6">Mental Note Podcast: <a href= "http://www.mentalnotepodcast.com"><span class= "s1">www.mentalnotepodcast.com</span></a></li> <li class="li6">Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Website: <a href="https://www.pathlightbh.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">www.pathlightbh.com</a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li6">Free Group Support: <a href= "https://www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups</a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li6">Free evaluation with a trained Pathlight therapist: (877) 850-7199</li> <li class="li6">Mario’s Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mariogonzalez.co/" targ