Light Chats
with Host, Salim Aliaga
Light Chats is our newest program, an interview series hosted by Salim Aliaga exploring mental health through laid-back, honest conversations. Each month, Salim sits down with therapists, artists, and community members to talk about life, loss, and finding hope.
New episodes drop on the second Wednesday of each month! Watch full episodes on YouTube and follow along for clips, resources, and ways to get involved.
Latest Episode
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Latest Episode ·
Ep. 9 | Mental Health Starts Earlier Than You Think with Dr. Simon Allo
In this episode of Light Chats, we sit down with Dr. Simon Allo, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and musician who performs under the name @classjackson, to explore how early conversations about mental health can shape our lives.
From helping children navigate emotions to creating spaces where people feel comfortable being honest, Dr. Allo shares why community, vulnerability, and meaningful connection are some of the most powerful tools we have for supporting mental health. We also discuss men's mental health, the role of art in healing, and how his music project, Class Jackson, uses storytelling to explore identity, growth, and mental health.