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Welcome to the Homelessness podcast, where amazing things happen.
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this podcast is about homelessness and what you can do about it Cover art photo provided by Matt Collamer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@breakyourboundaries4
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Homelessness is an issue and needs to be fixed by us. Cover art photo provided by Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@omgitsyeshi
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Welcome to The Face of Homelessness, where our hosts Brandan and Nichole explore the many facets of homelessness. Episodes feature commentary about and by those actual individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as those seeking to provide help for those experiencing homelessness.
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Chill laid back podcast where I read my speech on homelessness Cover art photo provided by Matt Collamer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@breakyourboundaries4
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About the homeless as a marginalized group
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Homelessness LA: The Human Experience
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Homelessness LA: The Human Experience
Shauna Makabeh & Tiffany Larian
Homelessness LA: The Human Experience serves as a platform where we bring personal, real life stories to the forefront of our community. Join us as we explore the multifaceted world of homelessness, from those experiencing it to those who overcame it. We aim to : listen, understand, and find solutions to this ongoing issue. Find us on Instagram: homelesstoriesof_LA Donate at: https://gf.me/u/y96idr
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Homelessness Matters is a charity podcast by Emmaus which highlights the many reasons someone may become homeless and raises awareness about what being homeless truly means. In each episode you’ll hear from someone with experience of being homeless who has received support from one of 30 Emmaus communities in the UK, which provide a home, meaningful work, support and training for as long as needed. The podcast explores a variety of topics including mental health, addiction, debt, domestic vi ...
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This Week in Homelessness with Daniel McDonald
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This Week in Homelessness with Daniel McDonald
Daniel McDonald
A magazine-style show with the latest news, commentary and analysis of current homeless topics. Contact us at info@homelesspolice.com with any comments, questions or suggestions.
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Mental Health Association Oklahoma created The Mental Health Download podcast to share stories each week about mental illness, homelessness, incarceration and suicide, and how each can impact our lives in a profound way. Mental health affects everyone, yet the social stigma attached to mental health issues keeps so many of our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors silent. Why are we so afraid to talk about these issues? Each week, our host Adi McCasland invites guests to share ho ...
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Today, we're talking with Genaro - affectionately known as G - Pratcher, Employment Specialist for our Oklahoma City A Better Way program at Mental Health Association Oklahoma. G is a longtime professional in the mental health field who had decided to leave the profession before being recruited by an Association case manager. In researching us, he …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Today, we're talking with Stephanie Newman, Street Outreach and Rapid Response Case Manager for Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Stephanie Newman is a native Oklahoman who, in childhood, experienced a sexual trauma that went unaddressed, resulting in a crescendo-like progression of events that ultimately culminated in the loss of her children, h…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
You're listening to the Mental Health Download from the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma. I'm Omar Isais. Today, Jocelin Baeza and Omar Isais, MHAOK team members, are taking over the Mental Health Download to highlight our virtual Hispanic support group, Platicas, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Our goal is to increase dia…
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*World Homeless Day special* In the season finale of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Beckie at Emmaus Lancashire. Before joining Emmaus, Beckie was sofa surfing after experiencing domestic violence and losing her two children to social services. Now with the support of Emmaus, Beckie is starting an Access to University course to become an ad…
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In episode 4 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Tony and Ade at Emmaus North East. Before joining Emmaus, Tony experienced homelessness after the breakdown of his marriage. Ade was homeless for nearly three years before discovering Emmaus in 2009 when he needed support. Now, as Deputy Community Manager, Ade helps to support other people out …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Care for the Caregivers with Maggie Shaffer from the Alzheimer's Association
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Margaret (Maggie) Shaffer is Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer's Association. In her current professional capacity Maggie works with advocates to move forward state and federal policy issues to support research to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and improve the care and support of caregivers. Maggie has previous…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Today, we're talking with Jon Haverfield, friend and client of Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Jon is a native Tulsan who attended Bishop Kelley High School and the University of Oklahoma. After college Jon worked as a TV Meteorologist for 6 years including work at KJRH-TV in Tulsa as the Weekend Morning Meteorologist. During his time at Channe…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Exploring Adventure Therapy with Cian Brown & Evan Smarinsky
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Today, we're talking with Cian Brown and Evan Smarinsky, co-presenters at one of next month’s Zarrow Symposium Breakout Sessions. Cian is an assistant professor in the University of Oklahoma’s clinical professional counseling program. He’s a licensed professional counselor and supervisor, depending on the state. He’s also nationally certified as a …
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In episode 3 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Anthony at Emmaus Glasgow. Before joining Emmaus in 2013, Anthony was struggling with rent payments, moving constantly and was unable to lead a stable life. Through Emmaus, Anthony has received the support and stability he needs to get back on his feet and is now a regular volunteer at the comm…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Today, we're talking with Collin Walke, Oklahoma House Representative of District 87 and local attorney. Collin is a native Oklahoman, and attended Oklahoma State University before graduating magna cum laude at Oklahoma City University School of Law. A true public servant, he was a long-time volunteer with City Rescue Mission before both serving an…
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In episode 2 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Phil at Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire. Before joining Emmaus, Phil experienced homelessness after losing his job, family and home due to alcohol addiction. Through Emmaus, Phil received the help he needs with his addiction to get back on his feet. Then you’ll hear from Johnny Szyndler, the Sup…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Shannon Stephens is an Oklahoma City based yoga and meditation teacher. Shannon is a 500 hour registered yoga teacher, therapeutic specialist, and assistant teacher with the globally-recognized Yoga Medicine School. She is the owner of This Land Yoga, a yoga studio located in the heart of the Paseo Arts District in northwest Oklahoma City and co-fo…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Claudia Black is the clinical architect and actively involved in the Claudia Black Young Adult Center at The Meadows. She serves as a Senior Fellow and has been a clinical consultant at The Meadows Treatment Center in Arizona since 1998. Claudia’s seminal work with children impacted by substance abuse in the late 1970s created the foundation for th…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, author and founder of the nonprofit Pride and Joy Foundation, which is dedicated to reducing the rate of suicide and homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community. A Mormon mom of four who lost her marriage, her church and her community when she came out as lesbian, her viral TEDx Talk on survi…
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In episode 1 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Amy at Emmaus North East. Amy escaped a violent relationship and is now looking forward to a future where she can help other women who have experienced domestic violence. Amy shared her story with Emmaus UK’s Katie Lowe. [Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Physical Abuse]. Homelessness can hap…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Karen LaPlante is the director of education at Mental Health Association Oklahoma. She has overseen our Zarrow Mental Health Symposium for 20 years. On today's episode, learn about the event and what you can do to get involved. Learn more at https://www.zarrowsymposium.org
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
*WARNING* This episode contains a reference to suicide some may find triggering. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Sgt. Aaron Quinonez (Sgt. Q) is a veteran, author and speaker. After serving in the military, he struggled with mental health and nearly ended his own life. Now, he's …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
In this episode, Pat Nichols, with the organization Parents Helping Parents, gives advice on how to navigate the difficult arena of helping a loved one struggling with addiction. Speaking from his own experience, he shares what he's learned and how he's now using what he went through to help others. For more information on Parents Helping Parents, …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Psychiatric expert Dr. Murali Krishna talks to MHAOK about mindfulness and the mind-body-spirit connection. He also takes us through a mindfulness exercise you can do anywhere with just the tools you have within yourself.
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Entrepreneur speaks about overcoming mental health struggles, addiction, homelessness and more
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Business owner Eric R. talks to MHAOK about his struggles with mental health, addiction, and his suicide attempt. He shares how he overcame those challenges and how he stays motivated in life today. This episode contains content that some may find triggering. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Dr. Rachel Wurzman on the Neuroscience of Social Health - Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Session
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"What we have, because brains wire in response to what happens between us - between me and another person, between me and my community, between me and my place of work - the locus of the dysfunction is not necessarily only in our brain. It may not even be mainly in our brain it's between us. And when we can heal what's sick between us, then the bra…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Dr. Rosemarie Allen on Cultivating Community Connections - Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Session
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"And I think - going back to the community and finding out what their needs are - you just mentioned cultural humility and I'd like to define cultural humility as the practice of not knowing because we're professionals and we know a lot of things and rarely do we focus on what we don't know. But we have to engage in this quest for learning more abo…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Music and Mental Health Intersectionality featuring Greg Shinn and Bank of America Student Leader Fraz Javed
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In this episode of the Mental Health Download, our guest host Fraz Javed interviews Associate Director Greg Shinn as they explore the intertwining of social commentary in musical genres such as jazz and hip-hop. Greg also discusses his early career in music and how it would later influence his later path as the Association’s Chief Housing Officer. …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Dr. Chandini Sharma & Jane Mudgett: "Food, Fitness and Caregiving -- Three Elements of Preventing (Alzheimer’s) Dementia and Caring for People with Dementia
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Dr. Chandini Sharma, a geriatrician at Geriatric Center of Tulsa, talks with her friend and today's host, Jane Mudgett, about how food and fitness play a role in preventing dementia.
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocacy featuring Claire Grace and Bank of America Student Leader Clayton Chiariello
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On today's Mental Health Download Podcast from the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma, our guest is Claire Grace, a college student at the University of Oklahoma. Claire is a Diana Award recipient, an award presented in memory of Princess Diana. Claire’s award was given for her community service and her advocacy for inclusion and compassi…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Overcoming and Becoming: LGBTQ+ Latinx Resiliency featuring Jose Vega and Bank of America Student Leaders Kelly Rojo Reyes and Abigail Lara
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On today’s episode, our guest hosts, Abigail Lara and Kelly Rojo Reyes, interview former Tulsan, Jose Emmanuel Vega, regarding the intersectionality in the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities. Abby and Kelly both identify within the Latinx community, so they see the prominence of the so-called “machismo” culture as well as other cultural stigmas and how …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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"Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma Has Arrived!" featuring Xavier Becerra, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Listen to the live audio from a special media event this morning in Tulsa at Friendship Church featuring Xavier Becerra, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and local dignitaries. Together, they fought hard for voter-approved Medicaid expansion. More Oklahomans across the state will finally have health care coverage starting today, July 1.…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
On this episode, Matt Dean celebrates Juneteenth with his friend and guest Kenyari’ Bevan Porter. Kenyari’ means “Determined Woman.” She is passionate about body positivity and self-love. Being “teased, bullied, and told no because of her differences” propels her to knock down the man-made rules of what is normal and acceptable. Knowing that God’s …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Mental Health Treatment for People with Visual Challenges with Jenna Adair and Jedediah Bragg
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"Don't take it personally when people don't make things accessible for you. It's not that they're trying to do it with any menace. It's just that people don't understand. And, unfortunately, even though it's tiring and it's exhausting, you do have to educate. And, hopefully, by educating, we can make the world a more accessible and better place for…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
On today's episode, we're spotlighting the Tulsa Ballet Studio's production of "Between US 2 - Rewind." Based on true events, it captures the reality of show creator Nina Madsen Puckett’s struggle with mental illness, and incorporates author Francesco Granieri’s experience as a family member of someone with mental illness (as portrayed in his book,…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
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Reshare: Hannibal B. Johnson's Full Keynote: The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Historical Racial Trauma - Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Originally Aired October 2020
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At the five score anniversary [of the Tulsa Race Massacre,] let us exhale and let us breathe freely, oxygenating our efforts on three fronts. One, healing our history, Two, making an appreciative inquiry into our past. And, three, recommending to diversity, equity and inclusion. If we do this, we will have honored the memory of one of our darkest d…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
On this episode, special guest host Jane Mudgett talks with Mark Wilson & Alison Anthony about Mark's addiction to alcohol, how their family helped Mark in his recovery, and the power of yoga.
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
NEW EPISODE > Help for the Healer ECHO with Comm'r Slatton-Hodges & Comm'r Frye > mhaok.org/podcast During the pandemic, health care workers have given so much to care for our communities, oftentimes at the expense of their physical and emotional health. So today, we'll explore the Help for the Healer ECHO virtual program aimed at supporting provid…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
As we continue celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month, we're spotlighting Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and Mental Health Association Oklahoma's youth advocacy program, Empowered Voices. Join the pod's host for the day, Greyson Phipps, for an interview with Empowered Voices members Rachael Hollis and Atlas Underhill. Empowered Voices p…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Jacob Beaumont, of Mental Health Association Oklahoma, offers you this gratitude meditation. In the meditation, Jacob said, "The great news is that gratitude, much like mindfulness, is a muscle. The more you practice it, the stronger it gets, and the easier it becomes to see the good things in our lives -…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
It's severe weather season and some people may be dealing with severe weather anxiety. Today on the podcast, Jon Haverfield talks to Steve Piltz, who is the meteorologist in charge of the National Weather Service. Jon and Steve give us ways we can cope and deal with severe weather anxiety and make it through the tornado season that we're currently …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
On today's episode, Cynthia Mooney, the Association's children's behavioral health community coordinator, interviews three experts working in the field of infant and early childhood mental health: Ashleigh Kraft, MA, LPC-S, IMH-E® Infant Mental Health Mentor, Clinical Owner, Balanced Perspectives LLC Autumn Cooper, MBS, LPC-S, RPT-S, IMH-E® (III) B…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
You’re listening to the Mental Health Download Podcast from the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma. I’m Whitney Cipolla, the Association’s Advocacy Specialist. I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Hubbard with Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. In this episode, we’ll interview Senate Minority Leader, Senator Kay Floyd of District …
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
On today's Mental Health Download Podcast, Matt Gleason talks with the Association's own youth mental health advocates, Cheryl Delk and Caroline Pollard, to explore a variety of issues related to youth mental health in Oklahoma.
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Our guest is Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk. She is a life-long justice seeker, community builder, and part-time marathoner. She is Two-spirit and a proud tribal citizen of the Seminole Nation, as well as a member of the Pawnee, Iowa, Omaha, and Creek Nations. She carries the name Ti-tatatsiks-stariiku. Jasha’s advocacy has largely been focused in rural Okl…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
You’re listening to the Mental Health Download from the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Our guest is Amairani Perez Chamu, Hispanic Resource Center Coordinator at Tulsa City-County Library. On today’s episode, she talks with the Download’s host for the day, Whitney Cipolla, about Latinx and Hispanic advocacy related to mental health. …
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Melissa Bernstein's "LifeLines: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light"
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On this episode, we talk with Melissa Bernstein, of the wildly successful toy company Melissa & Doug. Melissa shares her journey with anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide. Her new book, "LifeLines: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light," is her publicly sharing how she has found purpose, peace, and meaning. This is…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
You’re listening to the Mental Health Download from the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Our guest is Morgan Allen of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, home of Oklahomans for Equality. On today’s episode, Morgan talks with the Download’s host for the day, Whitney Cipolla, about LGBTQ+ advocacy related to mental health.…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
You’re listening to the Mental Health Download from the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Our guest is Brittany Hayes, policy director for the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative. On today’s episode, Whitney Cipolla, the Association's advocacy specialist, talks with Brittany about how exactly mental health is funded -- or not funded -- in O…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
On this week's episode of the Mental Health Download from the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma, our guest is Colleen McCarty, She is policy counsel for Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform. Colleen talks with Whitney Cipolla, the Association's advocacy specialist, about criminal justice reform in this session of the Oklahoma legislatu…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Mental Health Download Podcast guest host, Jane Mudgett, interviews Mana Tahaie and Nick Doctor about stepping away from the pressures of work life to combat stress and burnout.
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
On this week's Mental Health Download Podcast, Whitney Cipolla, the Association's advocacy specialist, interviews Republican Representative Josh West from Grove, Oklahoma who represents House District Five. Joining Rep. West is Democratic Senator Julia Kirt from Oklahoma City. She represents Senate District 30. Listen to hear why legislators launch…
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We're excited to share the story of Rabbi Arthur Stern, who despite facing numerous life obstacles, persevered and came out stronger than ever! He shares his moving life story with us and opens up about the life altering lessons that homelessness taught him. Click on this link to learn more about Arthur Stern: https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200718/rab…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
Our guest on this episode of the Mental Health Download Podcast is Zack Stoycoff. Zack is the Executive Director of Healthy Minds Policy Initiative. The Healthy Minds Policy Initiative is a nonpartisan, dedicated team of policy and mental health experts who collaborate with state and local leaders to develop and advance innovative, data-informed po…
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Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and Incarceration
NEW EPISODE > Cultivate Mental Health During Black History Month > mhaok.org/podcast Our guest on this episode of the Mental Health Download Podcast is Carmen White Janak. Carmen is a diversity, equity, and inclusion professional and a non-denominational minister for over 30 years. Carmen talks about how to advocate during Black History Month and t…
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