Grizel is Dominican/Cuban American (she/her/hers) who has a difficult time sharing an "about me," or any form of bio because although she identifies as a musician, outdoor lover, backpacker, cyclist, therapist, mental health advocate, writer, speaker, and marketing strategist, she identifies most as a human being doing her very best to amplify mental health, as well as destigmatize mental health illnesses in hopes that more and more people will get the resources they need to live their life without fear or shame.
After backpacking over 5000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and part of the Continental Divide Trail, Grizel has been personally impacted by the healing that comes with Mother Nature and believes everyone deserves to experience that form of healing. Research shows that the combination of nature and art significantly impacts the lives of adults who struggle with mental health, and Grizel wholeheartedly uses her podcast, Underneath it All, her content creations, and social media platform (featuring her husband, Eric, and 3 furry girls) to showcase a plethora of coping skills and resources that assist in her own mental health journey, as well as elevate voices that speak a similar language.
Grizel has been featured on a variety of platforms in both the mental health and outdoor space, including Outside Magazine, REI Co-op Journal, Blue Ridge Magazine, She Explores, Backcountry, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, Talkspace, and more.
Underneath it All Podcast
On this season of Underneath It All, we introduce mental health conversations in a relatable way by using the Enneagram framework. We believe the Enneagram is a helpful tool that encourages self-reflection, allows you to recognize your own differences, and helps us accept the differences of others, without judgment.