Post-Achievement Depression in the Creative Industry with Valeria Maldonado Jackson

About this episode

Pam Covarrubias and Valeria Maldonado Jackson discuss mental health challenges in the creative industry, particularly for Latinas, during Mental Health Month.

In honor of Mental Health Month, this episode of Cafe con Pam gets extra honest and vulnerable. Pam welcomes actress and writer Valeria Maldonado Jackson for a deep dive into what mental health really looks like behind the scenes—especially for Latinas and creatives. Valeria shares her personal experiences with depression, the rollercoaster of emotions after big achievements, and how she uses both therapy and natural remedies to keep moving forward. The conversation touches on the unique pressures of balancing multiple identities, breaking stigma around mental health in our communities, and what true support and self-acceptance can look like. Whether you’re navigating your own mental health journey or want to show up for someone else, this special Mental Health Month episode is full of understanding, encouragement, and real talk. Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at savvyladies.org Check out BMO here Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here . Follow Valeria on all…

People in this episode

Host: Pam Covarrubias

Guest: Valeria Maldonado Jackson

Topics covered

• mental health
• creativity
• Latinas
• depression
• self-acceptance
• therapy

Keywords

• mental health
• depression
• creatives
• Latinas
• therapy
• self-acceptance
• emotional rollercoaster

Sponsors

Savvy Ladies

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