Today's guest is Rudy Caseres, an award winning mental health advocate born and raised in San Pedro. He shares his own mental health journey and gives advice to those struggling with mental health, depression and or suicidal thoughts.
In the beginning of the episode, because it also happens to be Valentines day (!!!), I go over some suggestions made by listeners on instagram for the best date spots in San Pedro as well as the most romantic things to do locally.
Rudy Caseres is a San Pedro local who has dedicated his life to helping those who suffer from mental illnesses, depression or suicidal thoughts by sharing his own journey to mental health. In addition to all this he is also running for honorary mayor, raising money for San Pedro Meals On Wheels, Feed & Be Fed and Animals Rule Rescue.
Rudy tells us about his upbringing as a child and some of the thing that made him different than others since he was young. He talks about being bullied and feeling like he was always the odd man out. He shares his experience in the army and how it affected his mental health. Rudy's time in the army only lasted eight months and was not a pleasant experience. He describes the aftermath that would eventually follow and the path that took him on in his mental health journey.
Rudy about the beginning of his own mental health journey :
"I always had a rough childhood and it was very hard for me to find meaning in my life. I always felt like I was a loser, I would get bullied and get called all these names. I had body image issues ... and healthy adulthood, that did not make.''Rudy found purpose in sharing his story and soon became a traveling public speaker encouraging others who have struggled with their own mental health issues to reach out to a supportive community. He works closely with the Garden Church in downtown San Pedro to reach those in need which is why he puts on story telling events for the community.
Rudy's advice to people struggling with depression:
" If your friends or your family are not getting it, or are hostile toward you; there's a lot of emotional abuse that goes on just because there's so much ignorance - there are people out there who do get it ... You have this wide world online that you can connect with. There is hope beyond San Pedro."LINKS:
Rudy's website
https://www.rudycaseres.com/rudy4mayor.html
https://www.rudycaseres.com/no-restraints
Rudy on Facebook
Facebook.com/RudyCaseres
Rudy's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rudycaseres/
Rudy's Twitter
https://twitter.com/RudyCaseres
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E29: Local Coffee Pop-up "Trinity CBC" w/ Paul Bobadilla
E28: Carolina Brown - Owner of Rok 'n' Ell Baby Boutique & More
E27: Angela "Romee" Romero - The SP Heritage Museum, "San Pedro Built" & Townee Tours
E26: Let's Talk About Money with Christian Lopez
E25: Ryan Blaney - SP's Growing Tech Hub w/ Local Technology Lawyer
E24: Pam Costa - Local Charity Fundraising Champion
E23: George Palaziol - Serving San Pedro
E22: Manuel Jimenez - Owner of Black Knight Patrol
E20: THE CHORI-MAN with Humberto Raygoza & Mandy Barton
E19: Stacy Jackson - Owner of NUDA Juice Shop
E18: Podcasting In Pedro with Angel Lem of LEMeKNOW Podcast
E17: Stephanie Trevizo-Lopez - Tiny House Living In San Pedro
E16: Stacy Trevizo - Owner of Cryptospace
E15: Angela Romero - San Pedro's Historian
E14: Yolanda Regalado - Owner of Sirens Java & Tea
E13: Why LAUSD Teachers Are Ready To Strike with Jennifer McAfee
E12: Cristal & Nancy Bueno - Local Latina Makers of Bueno Designs
E11: San Pedro Food Scene with Gio Koletty
E10: The Local Fruit Trading Scene in SP with Army Linderborg
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