The topic of 'Cultural Stigma' is closely related to the podcast episodes provided, as both explore the societal and interpersonal barriers that prevent open discussion and awareness around sensitive issues.

In the first episode, 'Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration', the cultural stigma around discussing mental health within Japanese American communities after World War II is mentioned as a contributing factor to the lack of awareness and support for those struggling with the intergenerational trauma of incarceration. Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration

Similarly, in the second episode, 'Inquire Anomalous Presents [Ep 1]: Tim Gallaudet on USOs & Underwater Anomalies', the cultural stigma surrounding the reporting of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings and incidents is discussed, with Gallaudet drawing parallels to the historical stigma around pilots reporting issues in the cockpit and highlighting the need for a cultural shift in how such incidents are viewed and addressed. Inquire Anomalous Presents [Ep 1]: Tim Gallaudet on USOs & Underwater Anomalies