Called to Healing

About Called to Healing

A podcast by two BIPoC/PGM Mental health practitioners (Dr. Ksera Dyette & Blanca Torres, LMFT) at different parts of our professional journeys, who answered the call to healing. We are here to have conversations that were sorely lacking in our training...like how our cultural identities shape our approach to mental health, how whiteness is deeply embedded in our fields, and how we show up despite it...to spite it.

Publisher

Ksera Dyette, Psy.D. (she/her) & Blanca Torres, LMFT (she/her)

Category

business · education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 May 2025

Latest episode

4 May 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 May 2026

   May the 4th be with You - Season 2

   We have been hard at work on Season 2 of the podcast and we are looking forward to sharing our new episodes with you soon! Our Instagram and UpScrolled is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. You can find us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894], Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Called-to-Healing], and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared]. Video episodes available on all platforms. Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era]

2. 

   12 Jan 2026

   13. Called to...Season 1 Reflections

   Join us as we reflect on the last season. From our technical difficulties to our own transformations We cover it all. Please don't forget to leave us a review, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our patreon. We would love to financially support our guests for season 2 and keep the show ad free. Thank you for lending us your time and your support. Mentions Missed mention from the previous episode: Cunningfolk (2015) - The Green Bottle Method [https://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale] This method is one of many, it just happened to be the one we mentioned. Additional Notes Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. You can find us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894], Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Called-to-Healing], and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared]. Video episodes available on all platforms. Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era]

3. 

   6 Jan 2026

   12. Called to...Money, Money, Money (BBHMM)

   The business of being a mental health practitioner running your own private practice is something that we see people discuss on social media, but these conversations are often lacking in nuance. Many of the general public think therapists just want to take your money, but don't know much about what goes on behind the scenes, both emotionally (how do we reach the people who can't afford to see us?) and financially (how do we price our services and what's the deal with insurance?). Mentions in this Episode Book: Surviving Autocracy by Masha Gessen [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/565060/surviving-autocracy-by-masha-gessen/] Game: Metaphor: ReFantazio by Atlus [https://metaphor.atlus.com/index.html?lang=en] Additional Notes Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. You can find us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894], Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Called-to-Healing], and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared]. Video episodes available on all platforms. Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era]

4. 

   15 Dec 2025

   11. Called to...Bad Supervision

   In this episode, we talk about what makes a bad supervisor and some terrible supervisory experiences we have had, as well as what we think defines good supervision. Reminder 1: As usual, this episode is not meant for tiny ears. Reminder 2: We recorded our first few episodes in batches, so our time context may not align with release dates. Mentions in this Episode Wright-Constantine Structured Cultural Interview [https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/center-counseling-and-community-wellbeing/wcsci] Lily's & Elise Tea House, Detroit, MI [https://www.lilysandelise.com/] Grand America Hotel - Afternoon Tea, Salt Lake City, UT [https://www.grandamerica.com/dining/afternoon-tea/] Additional Notes Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. You can find us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894], Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Called-to-Healing], and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared]. Video episodes available on all platforms. Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era]

5. 

   1 Dec 2025

   10. Called to…Conferences, Training, & Certs Oh My!

   In this episode, we talk about how professional training is like an MLM and the ways in which entry into the mental health field is gatekept monetarily. As always, we share personal experiences and stories. As a reminder, episodes are recorded in advance and may not align with current time context. Mentions in this Episode Inclusive Therapists - on Facebook and Instagram @inclusivetherapists IDHA-NYC [https://www.idha-nyc.org/] - Institute for the Development of Human Arts. Please note their end of year celebration and fundraiser on 12/7/25. This is an organization that can benefit from and deserves your support. Additional Notes Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. You can find us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894], Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Called-to-Healing], and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared]. Video episodes available on all platforms. Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era]

6. 

   18 Nov 2025

   9. Called to...Getting & Keeping Clients

   Mentions in this Episode: In this episode, we discuss how power and subjugation is wrapped up in how we solicit and are able to maintain clients. Instagram: @mothersagainstgen0cides (change the zero); @inclusivetherapists; @cteacconsulting @theantiableistdoc (Dr. Dyette's other business pages) Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. We are no longer on Spotify, but you can find us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894], Zencastr, and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared] for our video episodes. Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era] Until next time. REST easy.

7. 

   15 Sept 2025

   8. Called to...Our Clinical Persona

   Who we are and how we show up in the room is often referred to as "clinical persona," and directly relates to our clinical niche(s). However, it is also wrapped up in power and oppression and messages we were given, either overt or covert, about what was appropriate or acceptable. Reminder 1: As usual, this episode is not meant for tiny ears. Reminder 2: We recorded our first few episodes in batches, so our time context may not align with release dates. Mentions in this episode: Understanding Therapeutic Neutrality [https://chicagoanalysis.org/blog/elements-of-psychoanalytic-technique/therapeutic-neutrality/#:~:text=Therapeutic%20neutrality%20involves%20maintaining%20impartiality,interest%20in%20the%20patient's%20experience.] from the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. We are on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/3FpnQcAj2UbLAkn57pSquV?si=B5k5_RA0RUe9WzTBHBvvjQ] and you can find us on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared] for our video episodes and we are now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894]!! Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era] Until next time. REST easy.

8. 

   4 Aug 2025

   Episode 7: Called to...Our Clinical Niche

   What in the world is a clinical niche? What is the relationship of the niche to power, oppression, and ownership? We discuss this in detail. Reminder: As usual, this episode is not meant for tiny ears. Reminder 2: We recorded our first few episodes in batches, so our time context may not align with release dates. Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. We are on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/3FpnQcAj2UbLAkn57pSquV?si=B5k5_RA0RUe9WzTBHBvvjQ] and you can find us on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared] for our video episodes and we are now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894]!! Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era] Until next time. REST easy.

9. 

   28 Jul 2025

   Episode 6: Called to...Think Like a Business Owner

   Mental health practitioners are not trained to think like business owners and business principles have a messy relationship with capitalism. Collective care is complicated and mental health practitioners don't often include their care in the equation – from telehealth vs. brick and mortar office to cutting overloaded caseloads, we cover a lot. Yes, we know there were a lot of microphone troubles this episode. If you want us to not be amateur editors, please support the pod financially! Reminder: As usual, this episode is not meant for tiny ears. Reminder 2: We recorded our first few episodes in batches, so our time context may not align with release dates. Mentions: Dyette's coaching for private practice clinicians. You can find her @theantiableistdoc [https://www.instagram.com/theantiableistdoc/] on IG or on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksera-dyette/]. Our Instagram is @calledtohealing [https://www.instagram.com/calledtohealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. We are on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/3FpnQcAj2UbLAkn57pSquV?si=B5k5_RA0RUe9WzTBHBvvjQ] and you can find us on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtc53nRgtGOmYaBGtiVq_BLcPcZ17l4AH&feature=shared] for our video episodes and we are now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-healing/id1828233894]!! Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era] Until next time. REST easy.

10. 

    7 Jul 2025

    Episode 5: Called to...Self Care

    In this episode, we talk about what self-care looks like for us as two mental health practitioners and we wrestle with somatic healing and its relationship to wytness. Reminder: As usual, this episode is not meant for tiny ears. Reminder 2: We recorded our first few episodes in batches, so our time context may not align with release dates. Mentions: @pat.radical.therapist on Instagram. Radical Mental Health & Somatics, founder of @liberatorywellnessnetwork. Post Title: What if Dysregulation is a Form of Resistance? Dated: Jan 30, 2025. Our Instagram is @calledtohealing. We are on Spotify, and you can find us on YouTube for our video episodes. Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. You can make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Please identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era] Until next time. REST easy.

11. 

    7 Jul 2025

    Episode 4.5: Called to...A Disclaimer

    This is a brief note about events going on in the decolonizing community that took place just last week, 4 months since we recorded episode 5. We encourage you to take a quick listen, before you delve into our next Episode. Until next time, Rest easy.

12. 

    2 Jul 2025

    Episode 4: Called to...Not Answering the Call

    In this episode, we wrestle with a long-held concern that mental health practitioners do not really choose the profession and what would it actually mean or look like for that to occur. This was, like all our conversations, an imperfect one. We hope our out loud struggle helps other healers out there. Reminder: As usual, this episode is not meant for tiny ears. Reminder 2: We recorded our first few episodes in batches, so our time context may not align with release dates. Mentions: Dr. Dyette's Rooted Justice Coaching Program for therapists wanting liberatory private practices. You can find her on IG @theantiableistdoc or look her up on LinkedIn. You can book from either platform. Our Instagram is @calledtohealing. We are on Spotify, and you can find us on YouTube for our video episodes. Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. You can make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Please identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here: Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era] Until next time. REST easy.

13. 

    2 Jun 2025

    Episode 3: Called to...Graduate School - Part 2

    In this episode, we dive into co-host, Blanca Torres' experience in graduate school. This episode underscores the ways in which mental health graduate programs perpetuate and are built upon oppressive systems. Reminder 1: As usual, this episode is not meant for tiny ears. Reminder 2: We recorded our first few episodes in batches, so our time context may not align with release dates. Mentions: Finch, a "self-care" and productivity app Instagram is @calledtohealing. We are on Spotify, and you can find us on YouTube for our video episodes. Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. You can make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Please identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Music: Calypsonian by Eshi Era (Standard License) Check out their Artist Profile here:  Eshi Era [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/eshi-era] Until next time. REST easy.

14. 

    19 May 2025

    Episode 2: Called to...Graduate School - Part 1

    In this episode, we dive into co-host, Dr. Ksera Dyette's experience in graduate school. She discusses the highs, the lows, the middling and more. From not being sure what she wanted to do, to not having enough money to fill her gas tank, to discriminatory experiences in school, a lot is covered, and it is still not everything. Our Instagram is @calledtohealing. We are on Spotify and you can find us on YouTube for future video episodes. You can join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing]. Please note that our Patreon subscribers get first dibs for their questions/suggestions being featured on the podcast. You can make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing, Contribute to the Tea [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289] Please identify (Native Land Digital [https://native-land.ca/]) and educate yourself about the unceded lands you occupy and consider supporting whether via your loving collective support of time or financially to LANDBACK [https://ndncollective.org/landback/] Initiatives. Until next time. REST easy.

15. 

    5 May 2025

    Episode 1: Called to...The Beginning

    On this episode, meet your hosts Dr. Ksera Dyette (she/her) and Blanca Torres (she/her), two queer, intersectional, feminist clinicians at different points in our career journey's. Hear who we are, what brings us to the podcast world, and how addressing the injustices in the mental health field have long been a part of our clinician DNA. Please note that we recorded this episode in January 2025 and we are very aware, as we expected, a lot of nonsense has happened since then.  Please note, there may be some strong language at times and topics might be triggering, so episodes may not always be suitable for tiny ears. You can e-mail is your burning questions or suggestions for future episodes: calledtohealingpodcast@gmail.com. You can join our Patreon at: patreon.com/calledtohealing [http://patreon.com/calledtohealing] You can make a ONE TIME donation to help us keep this ad free and help with production costs at: Called to Healing Donations [https://buy.stripe.com/cN25mBamAf516xG289]. Our instagram is @calledtohealing We will drop a line on Instagram when the video episode is out!

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