Juan Calix, writer and star of the upcoming film What You Deserve, joins producer Evan Enslow in a moving conversation about transforming lived trauma into powerful art. Together, they open up about the complex intersections of male survivorship, sobriety, HIV stigma, and LGBTQ identity, offering an unfiltered look into the making of a film rooted in healing.

Highlights:

• The emotional toll and triumph of creating from lived experience
• Sobriety as a foundation for creative expression
• The stigma male survivors face—and the strength to push through it
• Building films that speak to both survivors and broader audiences

This is more than a film—it's a movement for connection, courage, and compassion.

What happens when justice meets trauma—and who gets to decide redemption? In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra is joined by civil litigation attorney Jack Einwechter to explore the shocking resentencing of the Menendez brothers and why they’re suddenly eligible for parole after 35 years behind bars.

Together, they unpack:

• How resentencing works in California
• The impact of trauma and abuse on sentencing
• The legal process behind parole and clemency
• The role of public opinion and social media
• And why this case still matters—decades later

Whether you’re a true crime junkie, survivor advocate, or just someone who’s been wondering WTF is actually going on—this episode breaks it all down. Subscribe to Just Healing for weekly episodes exploring healing, justice, and the intersections of trauma and society.

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What does it mean to heal in a world that feels increasingly unsafe? In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra reconnects with longtime colleague and clinical psychologist Dr. Christopher Deulen to talk trauma, identity, immigration, and hope.

Drawing from decades of work with immigrants, Spanish-speaking clients, and marginalized communities, Dr. Deulen shares deeply personal stories and practical insights on how to connect across cultural and political divides. From bilingual therapy and animal-assisted interventions to navigating transphobia and systemic fear, this conversation is a reminder that healing begins with human connection.

Whether you're a therapist, survivor, or someone who just wants to understand more—this one’s for you.

Learn more about Dr. Deulen here: www.thecaveclinicalservices.com

Or contact him at: drdeulen@thecaveclinicalservices.comConnect with MenHealing by visiting our website at ⁠⁠www.menhealing.org⁠⁠ and following @menhealing on social media

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