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Episode 98
In this episode, we dig into how physical spaces can foster emotional wellbeing, strengthen communities, and serve as true social hubs—not just build…
1 year, 1 month ago
97. Checking In: North Dakota’s Behavioral Health Shake-Up
In this episode of Stepping In It, we head north to check in on the bold system changes underway in North Dakota. From a $300 million investment in a…
1 year, 2 months ago
96. Live from the Hoosier State: Justice Reform, CMA Fest, and TikTok Docs
This week, we’re stepping in it—live from Indiana! After a chaotic detour through CMA Fest (yes, we accidentally ran into Blake Shelton and Rascal Fl…
1 year, 2 months ago
95. Live from Arizona: Rural Realities, System Shifts, and the Quest for Access
We’re on the road in Flagstaff for the Arizona Rural Health Conference, diving into the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare i…
1 year, 2 months ago
94. When Systems Collide: Behavioral Health & Juvenile Justice with Nina Richtman
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nina Richtman, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Treatment Advocacy Center, to explore what happens w…
1 year, 2 months ago
93. Live from Atlanta: Parole, Mental Health, and the Push for Prevention
Reporting live from the Association of Parole Authorities International conference in Atlanta—right after finally getting that dryer delivered—we're …
1 year, 2 months ago
92. Living with Mental Illness: Real Life, Real Policy, Real Peer Support
Episode 92
Today’s episode takes a raw and relatable look at what it means to live with mental illness—and why peer support is more than just a feel-good idea. …
1 year, 3 months ago
91. Culture of Resilience: From the National Association of Rural Mental Health Conference in Anchorage
In this special on-the-ground episode, we’re coming to you live from Anchorage, Alaska at the National Association of Rural Mental Health Conference—…
1 year, 3 months ago
90. Back to the Basics: Leading Through the Storm
Welcome back—and hold onto your pitchforks—because even the whiny farmer is feeling the pressure. With family farm bankruptcies up 55% over last year…
1 year, 3 months ago
89. What If We Just... Didn’t? Defunding Mental Health in America
Imagine a world where we didn’t fund mental health services—where Medicaid comes with work requirements, SAMHSA loses a billion dollars, and vital pr…
1 year, 3 months ago