On Mental Health, Choosing Courage Over Fear and Living Her Life No Longer Disappointing Herself with Deisy Vasquez

Published: Sept. 3, 2021, 2 p.m.

On the #heartopenconversasians podcast today, I have the pleasure of shining the light on the story of an amazing human being and treasured friend, Deisy Vasquez. 


Deisy Vasquez is currently a family therapist working with at-risk youth who have suffered some sword of trauma. Previously, Deisy worked in a school setting, helping families from low-income households. She graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor's degree in forensic psychology. Deisy is also a full-time student completing her PsyD in clinical psychology. Deisy has a passion for spreading awareness on mental health, as she struggled with it for many years, which is why she started her podcast Opsy Deisy.  She also enjoys advocating for adoption because it saved her life, and she wants other children to have the same opportunities of knowing stability and to feel nurtured.


I have only love and more love for all that we shared during this conversation. It was honest, deep, intimate; there is something about the way Deisy delivers the message of mental health and sharing her own journey of walking away from people-pleasing and choosing to stop disappointing herself and live life at her terms and happy that is so relatable yet at the same time so profound. Truly a conversation and friendship that I count my blessings everyday for. If you’re all about keeping things real and have an interest for all things mental health related, I strongly urge you to go listen, follow and subscribe to Deisy’s podcast! 


Episode is now LIVE! Links to find and listen to the show are in my bio. I hope you’ll take some time today and come sit with us in this important and much needed conversation about mental health, choosing courage over fear and choosing to honor yourself before others. 


In this episode: 

  • Find and follow Deisy on IG @opsydeisy_podcast
  • Listen to her podcast, Opsy Deisy Podcast at wherever you listen to podcasts! Sit tight and stay tuned for Season 2 starting next Thursday, Sept 9! 
  • Have a question about mental health for Deisy? Reach her via email @ opsydeisypodcast@gmail.com 
  • Deisy is currently reading: 
    • Brain on Fire by Robbin Phillips and Spike Jones 
  • Current mantra that is guiding Deisy: “We all need a new mantra everyday.” 


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