New ‘Amot Che’ Podcast Amplifies LGBTQ+ Armenian Voices
and Mental Health Awareness
Los Angeles County-supported series aims to reduce stigma
and connect community members with culturally sensitive mental health resources
A new video podcast series dedicated to the experiences, stories, and mental health journeys of LGBTQ+ Armenians is launching this month with the goal of breaking stigma, increasing visibility, and fostering community connection.
Hosted by Lara Vanian-Green, founder of Armenian Enough, Amot Che, which means “There Is No Shame” in Armenian, is an eight-part video podcast series designed by and for the LGBTQ+ Armenian community of Los Angeles County. Through honest conversations about identity, family, culture, faith, healing, and belonging, the series explores mental health topics while sharing stories, advice, and resources from activists, mental health professionals, educators, faith leaders, and community changemakers.
Lara Vanian-Green
The series is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) as part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness of culturally sensitive mental health resources and reduce barriers to care in underserved communities.
Through conversations with activists, artists, mental health professionals, faith leaders, and community members, the series explores the unique challenges and triumphs of LGBTQ+ Armenians while encouraging greater understanding, acceptance, and access to support. The podcast seeks to break cycles of shame and stigma within the Armenian community by uplifting personal stories and connecting listeners with affirming care, community support, and mental health resources.
“Too many LGBTQ+ Armenians grow up feeling isolated or forced to choose between their identity and their culture,” said Vanian-Green. “Amot Che exists to remind people that they deserve community, joy, support, and mental health care exactly as they are.”
To celebrate the launch, Amot Che Pride 2026: An Evening of LGBTQ+ Armenian Joy! will take place Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sooki Studio & Supply, 2971 Allesandro St., Los Angeles, CA 90039. The free community event, presented in partnership with GALAS (LGBTQ+ Armenian Society), will feature community resources, cultural programming, music, performances, educational activities, and opportunities for LGBTQ+ Armenians and allies to connect, celebrate, and build community.
For episode releases, guest information, event details, and culturally sensitive mental health resources, visit AmotChe.com.
About Amot Che
Amot Che is an eight-part video podcast series designed by and for the LGBTQ+ Armenian community of Los Angeles County. Hosted by Lara Vanian-Green of Armenian Enough and sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), the series explores mental health topics through honest conversations about identity, family, culture, faith, and healing. Centered on breaking cycles of shame (“amot”) and stigma within the Armenian community, Amot Che features stories, advice, and resources from activists, mental health professionals, educators, faith leaders, and community changemakers while connecting listeners to culturally sensitive mental health resources, affirming care, and community support.
About Armenian Enough
Founded by Lara Vanian-Green, Armenian Enough is a podcast and community platform that explores the experiences of diaspora Armenians navigating multiple cultures, identities, and perspectives. Through conversations about culture, belonging, relationships, family, and personal growth, Armenian Enough creates space for honest dialogue and community connection while examining what it means to be “Armenian enough” in today’s world. The platform seeks to foster understanding, self-discovery, and a sense of belonging for Armenians whose experiences may not fit traditional expectations or definitions of identity. For more information, visit ArmenianEnough.com.