In this episode Matt L. Roar speaks with one of his mentors, Atash Yaghmaian, an experienced psychotherapist specializing in childhood trauma. They discuss her journey from escaping an arranged marriage in Iran to becoming a clinical social worker in NYC public schools. Plus, they answer listener questions about isolation, fear of death, and navigating a difficult conflict with a parent. To learn more about Atash Yaghmaian and her work go to https://www.atashyaghmaian.com If you’d like...

On the premiere episode, Matt is joined by Swell Season host Karen Song, and their guest is pioneering surf photographer Sachi Cunningham, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker and Professor of Multimedia Journalism at San Francisco State University. They discuss Cunningham’s career and experiences with mental health needs, and they answer questions from listeners. We hope you enjoy this new series on Swell Season Surf Radio. If you’d like to contribute a question visit @dearshredder on...

Episode 2 of Dear Shredder features shaper and former substance use counselor, Jimmy O Brien. Dear Shredder is hosted by Matt L. Rohrer, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in NYC who just happens to be a skateboarder, surfer, writer & musician. Dear Shredder looks at mental health issues through a shredder’s lens and shredding issues through a mental health lens. It also aims to reduce stigma around mental illness/mental health care in skate and surf communities. In the second...