F#CK THE STIGMA

About F#CK THE STIGMA

F The Stigma is a podcast dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health, addiction, trauma, and the struggles we face in society. Hosted by Laisha Martinez, we have real, unfiltered conversations with guests from all walks of life—advocates, experts, and individuals with lived experiences who share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs. Our goal is to normalize these tough conversations, challenge societal shame, and make mental health and addiction resources accessible to all. No one should feel ashamed in their journey

Publisher

Laisha Martinez

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Apr 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

152 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   2 Near-Death Experiences Ended My Fentanyl Addiction

   In episode 76 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Ashley Moore who shares her raw story of her nine-year battle with heroin, meth and fentanyl addiction and the two near-death experiences that finally pushed her toward sobriety. Ashley opens up about childhood trauma, repeated relapses, losing herself in addiction and what it took to rebuild her life in recovery. This is an honest conversation about overdose, healing, motherhood, accountability and the reality that recovery is possible, even when all hope feels lost. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction. Ashley Moore's Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ashley_marie_moore/ Chapters | 00:00 Interview with Ashley Moore Begins 00:21 Xanax Caused Insomnia 01:54 Addiction, Trauma, and the Nervous System 03:31 Family History and Genetic Predisposition 06:56 Addict and Alcoholic: Same Thing 08:23 Leaving the Program and Relapse 11:41 Fear and Wisdom Keep You Sober 13:10 Growing Up: Family, Death, and Divorce 14:49 Attachment Styles and Childhood Wounds 17:40 Sent to Boarding School and Wilderness 19:10 Wilderness Program and Returning Home 20:00 Behavior Modification Program 22:21 Starting Drugs and the Opioid Epidemic 25:32 Heroin, Speed, and Selling Drugs 27:04 Comeback Ashley Moore Club 28:40 IV Drug Use and Abscesses 31:55 The Dark Side of IV Use 34:36 Hustling and Getting Humbled 35:54 Pregnancy, Jail, and Getting Sober 37:45 Doing the Steps and a Psychic Change 39:17 Core Wound Mapping and Step Four 41:07 Relapse: Ego and Complacency 43:14 Overdosing on Fentanyl 44:41 Battling Shame and Guilt in Sobriety 46:00 Filming the Overdose 47:28 Why Sharing Your Story Matters 49:03 The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Addiction 51:57 Fentanyl: The Elephant Tranquilizer 54:35 The Turning Point and Getting Sober Again 56:13 Lessons Learned: Emotional Maturity 57:24 Finding Your Why 59:30 Overcoming Shame and Stigma in the Industry 01:01:11 Courage and Contrary Action 01:02:31 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/fthestigmapod Website | www.fthestigma.com Pod links | Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3 Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224 Tags in this video ↓ fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI, 5150, psych wards, #fthestigma #podcast #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict #alcoholism #doctor

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Brutal Reality of Homelessness, Crystal Meth & Xanax Addiction

   In episode 75 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Timothy Obis speaks honestly about addiction, homelessness, and life on the streets. Timothy shares his experiences with crystal meth and Xanax, the circumstances that led to homelessness, and the physical and psychological effects that living without stability can have on a person. This powerful episode offers a firsthand look at survival, isolation, substance abuse, and the human realities that are often overlooked when people talk about homelessness.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Timothy Obis' Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/timobiscomedy/Chapters |00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:15 Tim's Background & Recovery00:28 Childhood & Family Struggles02:04 First Encounters with Substances03:20 Self-Image & Early Substance Use04:32 Feelings of Shame & Not Fitting In06:42 Father's Alcoholism08:03 Parent's Split & Family Impact08:28 The Gateway Drug Effect09:50 The War on Drugs Debate12:47 Identifying as an Addict13:54 Life After High School & Moving16:23 Exposure to Sobriety & Meetings17:13 Path to Rock Bottom19:20 The Meth & Xanax Combo20:08 The Slide into Homelessness21:01 First Time Trying Crystal Meth22:03 Life on the Streets26:30 Repeated Attempts at Sobriety27:38 The Mindset of Relapse30:48 Romanticizing Addiction & Using33:40 All-or-Nothing Personality36:00 Struggles With Adderall37:02 The Turning Point to Sobriety39:30 Friend's Death & Seeking Help40:40 Inside Impact Treatment Center42:10 Processing Grief in Sobriety44:20 Life After Homelessness47:00 Financial Struggles & Sobriety54:30 Discovering Stand-Up Comedy58:00 Comedy as a Sober Outlet01:00:00 Advice for Those StrugglingFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/fthestigmapodWebsite | www.fthestigma.comPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI, 5150, psych wards, #fthestigma #podcast #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict #alcoholism #doctor

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Alcohol Led Me to Psychosis After 8 Years Sober

   In episode 74 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Dani Burd who is a professional dancer and founder of Indigo Dance Company, to discuss addiction, sobriety, relapse, and grief. Dani shares how she became an IV heroin user at 18, got sober with the help of Suboxone, maintained eight years of sobriety, and relapsed while coping with the devastating loss of two people she loved. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction. Dani's Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/daniiburd/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/indigodancecompany/ Chapters | 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:07 Growing Up in LA County 00:44 Family Dynamics and Parents' Split 01:22 Journey into Recovery 01:59 First Encounters with Substances 04:07 Early Substance Use and Turning Point 05:33 Childhood Anxiety and Self-Consciousness 06:28 Progression of Use 08:02 Opiates and Benzos 10:23 The Road to Treatment 12:28 Heroin Escalation 14:12 Family Response and Support 15:36 Emotional Intensity and Coping 17:17 Living with Mom and Hidden Addiction 19:05 Moving in with Dad 19:50 Legal Consequences and Shame 20:38 IV Use and Dad Discovering 22:10 Rehab Experience and Withdrawal 24:03 Learning in Treatment 26:06 Overcoming the Obsession 27:46 Sobriety in Youth 30:41 Thriving in Sobriety 32:34 Drifting Away from the Program 37:20 The Concept of Recovery 39:23 Relapse and COVID 45:39 The Decision to Drink 48:00 Grief and Active Addiction 51:15 Loss and Despair 53:50 Window of Willingness 55:20 Shame and Barriers to Return 57:40 The Turning Point 01:01:00 Life After Sobriety 01:05:57 Stigma and Internal Struggles Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/fthestigmapod Website | www.fthestigma.com Pod links | Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224 Tags in this video ↓ fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI, 5150, psych wards, #fthestigma #podcast #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict #alcoholism #doctor

Who has been a guest on F#CK THE STIGMA

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• Dr Rae
• Ian Bick
• Mädchen Amick
• Mina Tobias
• Patrick

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YouTube views

8,372,451

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

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Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

60

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