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Welcome to Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise, Inc. Podcast where we create a community conversation and awareness about mental health, substance misuse, and overall community concerns and needs. We share inspiring stories of hope, compassion, connection, collaboration, healing, growth, and transformation that show the beauty of this thing we call life. Remember you are not defined by your worst moment. We hope to inspire you to be your best self for yourself, your family, and our commu ...
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Welcome to Episode 11 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our next guest, Ms. Alyssa Cate, INSPIRED Youth Program Manager at Inspire to Rise, Inc. Ms. Alyssa Cate has been with Inspire to Rise, Inc. for a year and has served as a Community Therapist and now as the INSPIRED…
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Welcome to Episode 10 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our next guest, Dr. Jean-Colt Belizaire, Community Behavioral Health Administrator at Inspire to Rise, Inc. Dr. JC Belizaire has over 16+ years of academic teaching, clinical practice, and consulting experience. Dr.…
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Welcome to Episode 9 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our next guest, Ms. Sandra Shin, Founder & President of Hope 4 Freedom. Ms. Sandra Shin is also the author of Who Am I After Human Trafficking? Ms. Sandra Shin shares her personal and powerful story of survival and s…
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Welcome to Episode 8 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our next guest, Dr. Selena Webster-Bass, Founder & CEO of the Voices Institute, Inc. Dr. Webster-Bass is also co-author of the children’s book Rainbows, a sickle cell disease awareness book dedicated to her son, Rich…
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Welcome to Episode 7 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our next guest, Dr. Christine Cauffield, LSF Health Systems, Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Cauffield shares some of her personal life journey and discusses “her why” ---- why she is so passionate about the work she do…
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Welcome to Episode 6 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our next guest, Robin Rossmanith, Prevention & Family Preservation Director at Inspire to Rise, Inc. Ms. Robin shares some of her personal life journey, how she came across Inspire to Rise, and discusses “her why” --…
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Happy New Year! Welcome to Episode 5 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guest, Aida Seeraj, Inspire to Rise, Inc. Founder & CEO. Ms. Seeraj gives a 2023 Year-End Review of what Inspire to Rise, Inc. and all of the wonderful staff and partners have achieved this year! …
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Welcome to Episode 4 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guest, Kathleen Roberts, Chief Executive Officer at Community Coalition Alliance. Ms. Roberts shares some of her personal life journey and how she uses her expertise in advocating for community needs. She also sh…
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Welcome to the Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise, Inc. Podcast. This special interview is my interview. My name is Aida Seeraj, and I am the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inspire to Rise, Inc. The reason I started this Inspiring Community Podcast was sparked by my guest interview on our host, Drew Brandom's Next Level Podcast Show. N…
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guest, Lola Sribryanets, Peer Community Advocate - Program Coordinator at Inspire to Rise, Inc. Ms. Sribryanets shares some of her personal life and recovery journey and discusses “her why” ---- why she is so pas…
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Welcome to Episode 1 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast led by our host Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our first guest, Sandra Inman, Healthy Start Program Manager at Inspire to Rise, Inc. Ms. Sandra shares some of her personal life journey and discusses “her why” ---- why she is so passionate about what she does ever…
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Domestic Violence can be a complicated, multi-layered problem. When someone begins the recovery journey, even the little "wins" add up to big "wins". It's time for friends, families, and community members to change their scorecards. Join Karen Williams (Dir. of Specialized Services for Hubbard House) and I, as we discuss what a success story looks …
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How do we protect our kids from trafficking and exploitation? As our kids are returning back to school, it becomes difficult for parents to keep up...especially with technology! Rachel White, from Her Song Jax, provides some insight on how traffickers and recruiters solicit their victims; as well as, how parents can protect their kids!…
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Does your family have someone who is struggling with a Mental Health Challenge? Do you feel like you don't know where to turn for support? Suzanne Mailloux, the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Jacksonville, helps give us insight on how to find help and navigate family challenges. She speaks not only from a professional…
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Abusive relationships can be incredibly difficult to escape. When children are involved, that challenge is compounded. Stephanie Brown, from Hubbard House, helps us navigate difficult questions regarding children in homes with domestic violence. This topic is even more relevant as children begin to head back to school! Teachers, counselors, and adm…
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Tension and stress appear to be increasing in many environments and circumstances. Whether it's personal, professional, or public interactions--it's always important to think through how to handle conflicts. We discuss 10 ways to navigate escalated situations and reduce unnecessary consequences. Everyone wants to be heard, but many do not know how …
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More than 20 Veterans die by suicide every day. In this episode, we explore in-depth statistics, common myths, and helpful resources for Veterans who are wrestling with suicidal thoughts. Nick Howland (The Fire Watch) and Mike Fleming and Liz Sherr (Cohen Military Family Clinic) share from their expertise and offer hope to our Veterans!…
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What would it look like if we elevated opportunities for children, biological parents, and foster parents who are navigating the foster care system? What untapped talent, supports, and greater family dynamics might we discover? Derrick Stephens, LCSW, helps us gain greater insight into the Foster Care System, Mental Health, education, and future ar…
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In our Zoom conversation, we answer: How do we identify risk factors and warning signs for someone that may be considering suicide? What are some myths we believe that keep us from assisting someone who may be struggling? Anna Gai, the Director of the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention (in Florida), provides her insights and expertise regardin…
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In this episode, my guests help us navigate 3 fictional stories that involve the threat of suicide. Shawn Proctor and Anne Harley, from SMA Healthcare, provide their insights regarding Suicide Prevention. Please approach this episode with caution towards your own self-care. Some parts of this episode may be very sensitive and unsettling to some.…
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Dr. Gail Patin, CEO of Hubbard House, Inc. shares with us what a survivor of domestic violence might experience when reaching out for help. This episode is full of great resources for those who are experiencing abuse; as well as family, friends, and providers who may be advocates for those who are.By LSF Health Systems
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Domestic Violence is a prevalent issue in our communities. The entertainment industry has created many misnomers about Domestic Violence, and our communities do not know how to address it. Julie Emmer helps us sort fact from fiction, identify "red flags", and offers hope for those experiencing abuse in relationships.…
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How do we avoid burnout in our roles in the clinical, mental health, substance treatment, and first responder environments? You may work in one of these professions, helping to push back the darkness of mental health stigma. We see you, we care for you, and you are an unsung hero. Join us as Dr. Christine Cauffield shares ways in which we can avoid…
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It's National Stroke Awareness Month! There is a blurry line where neurology meets psychology. In this episode, we explore the correlation between depression and anxiety for those who are recovering from a stroke. Dr. Raj Narula helps bring clarity regarding a stroke and the mental health challenges that follow. Most importantly, we aim to offer ho…
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One of the most prominent, contemporary issues of our day is regarding social injustices for those of various ethnicities and heritages. How do we navigate inequity in a cultural and a clinical context? Selena Webster-Bass, CEO of Voices Institute, provides guidance on understanding a healthier approach through "Cultural Humility".…
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What would it look like for our heroes to receive assistance for the invisible battles that they face? In this episode, we will explore myths, barriers, and facts regarding Mental Health and our Veterans; with special guests General Mike Fleming and Liz Sherr from Cohen Military Family Clinic at Cornerstone.…
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We have started our journey of producing a podcast that focuses on Mental Health Awareness. Where did this idea come from? Who is involved? What are some of our future conversations? What are some key resources that we would recommend? We cover all this, and more, with our guest Co-Host Samantha Lawson.…
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What if we prioritized our mental health just like we would our physical health? What if our visit to a therapist or psychiatrist was as common as a visit to our primary care physician? Our guest, Dr. Christine Cauffield, helps us explore popular myths regarding mental illness and offers hope to those who are struggling. De-stigmatization philosoph…
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