Best MHAOK Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Robin Aupperle, Elisabeth Akeman and Dr. Hannah Berg talk about their work at Laureate Institute for Brain Research 25:57

2M ago25:57

25:57

Today, I am talking with Dr. Robin Aupperle, Elisabeth Akeman and Dr. Hannah Berg Aupperle is is a licensed clinical psychologist and Principal Investigator at Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) and Associate Professor at the University of Tulsa. Her research uses neuroimaging and behavioral measures to better understand approach-avoidanc…

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Carolyn Burns, LCSW from the School of Social Work OU Online Campus discusses trauma and its effects on the brain 46:44

3M ago46:44

46:44

We spoke with Carolyn Burns, an instructor and field faculty liaison for the School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma Online Campus. Carolyn is licensed clinical social worker who has practiced therapy for more than eighteen years. Additionally, with more than twenty-three years of social work experience, her career has spanned from publ…

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Juli Leber and Emily McPherson from Healthy Minds Policy Initiative 21:15

4M ago21:15

21:15

Today, I am talking with Julie Leiber and Emily McPherson, Mental Health Policy Fellows at Healthy Minds Policy Initiative. Emily is researching methamphetamine overdose and harm reduction, and Julie has been focusing on programs of assertive community treatment. Together, they were also Zarrow Mental Health Symposium presenters at last year’s even…

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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Cheryl Step on ACEs and the impact of trauma in youth 36:17

7M ago36:17

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Today, I am talking with Cheryl Step, founder and owner of Creating Resilience: a training and consulting company. Cheryl has extensive knowledge on the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences, known as ACEs, as well as experience training and coaching about the impact of trauma. She speaks expertly on the framework of strategies that build a found…

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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Carly Dunn on NEAR Sciences and ACES 51:16

7M ago51:16

51:16

This week’s episode is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, who invests in and partners with nonprofit organizations that offer sustainable, measurable programs that strive to elevate the health and well-being of all Oklahomans. Today, I am talking with Carly Dunn, a 4th year PhD student in the Human Development and Family Science Depar…

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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Susan Magsamen, author of NYT Bestseller Your Brain on Art 36:38

8M ago36:38

36:38

Today, I am speaking with Susan Magsamen, founder and executive director of the International Arts & Mind Lab, Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics - a pioneering initiative from the Pedersen Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is also an assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins and serves as the co-di…

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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Dr. Xavier Amador and Mark Davis talk about anosognosia 51:23

8M ago51:23

51:23

This week’s episode is sponsored by The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, a philanthropic entity dedicated to lifting Tulsans out of poverty by supporting housing and shelter resources, social services and basic human needs, accessible healthcare, and programs that empower and inspire community members to improve their lives. Today, we have Mental …

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MHAOK Programs: G Pratcher will help you find A Better Way 25:19

1y ago25:19

25:19

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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MHAOK Story: Stephanie Newman - housing to healing to wholeness 59:16

1+ y ago59:16

59:16

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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National Hispanic Heritage Month Platicas w/Jocelin Baeza and Omar Isias 14:00

1+ y ago14:00

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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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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Care for the Caregivers with Maggie Shaffer from the Alzheimer's Association 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

22:48

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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Community Story: Jon Haverfield on finding healing and support in the midst of tragedy 23:50

1+ y ago23:50

23:50

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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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Exploring Adventure Therapy with Cian Brown & Evan Smarinsky 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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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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A Meditation Episode: A Focus on Forgiveness with Collin Walke 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

18:23

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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A Meditation Episode: Finding Focus in the Chaos with Shannon Stephens 16:19

2y ago16:19

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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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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Claudia Black on Family Systems & Addictive Disorders 17:55

2y ago17:55

17:55

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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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Session: Elena Joy Thurston on Finding Family & Belonging 22:38

2y ago22:38

22:38

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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Karen LaPlante on Zarrow Mental Health Symposium 2022 14:24

2y ago14:24

14:24

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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Sgt. Aaron Quinonez on veteran mental health and healing through service 37:36

2y ago37:36

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*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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Pat Nichols: Parents of Loved Ones Struggling with Addiction 23:21

2y ago23:21

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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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Dr. Murali Krishna on Mindfulness and the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection 49:31

2+ y ago49:31

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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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Entrepreneur speaks about overcoming mental health struggles, addiction, homelessness and more 22:52

2+ y ago22:52

22:52

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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Dr. Rachel Wurzman on the Neuroscience of Social Health - Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Session 30:14

2+ y ago30:14

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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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Dr. Rosemarie Allen on Cultivating Community Connections - Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Session 38:18

2+ y ago38:18

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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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Music and Mental Health Intersectionality featuring Greg Shinn and Bank of America Student Leader Fraz Javed 28:18

2+ y ago28:18

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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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Dr. Chandini Sharma & Jane Mudgett: "Food, Fitness and Caregiving -- Three Elements of Preventing (Alzheimer’s) Dementia and Caring for People with Dementia 44:08

3y ago44:08

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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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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocacy featuring Claire Grace and Bank of America Student Leader Clayton Chiariello 21:49

3y ago21:49

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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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Overcoming and Becoming: LGBTQ+ Latinx Resiliency featuring Jose Vega and Bank of America Student Leaders Kelly Rojo Reyes and Abigail Lara 42:21

3y ago42:21

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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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"Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma Has Arrived!" featuring Xavier Becerra, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services 13:45

3y ago13:45

13:45

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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Celebrate Juneteenth with Kenyari’ Bevan Porter 21:44

3y ago21:44

21:44

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 Treatment for People with Visual Challenges with Jenna Adair and Jedediah Bragg 20:40

3y ago20:40

20:40

"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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"Between Us 2- Rewind" featuring Nina Madsen Puckett & Jen Alden 19:18

3y ago19:18

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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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Reshare: Hannibal B. Johnson's Full Keynote: The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Historical Racial Trauma - Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Originally Aired October 2020 51:46

3y ago51:46

51:46

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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Recovery is not a One Person Project with Mark Wilson & Alison Anthony 35:53

3y ago35:53

35:53

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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Help for the Healer ECHO with Comm'r Slatton-Hodges & Comm'r Frye 23:18

3y ago23:18

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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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Empowered Voices Youth Mental Health Advocacy 49:38

3y ago49:38

49:38

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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Gratitude Meditation with Jacob Beaumont Presented by Mental Health Download Podcast 9:59

3y ago9:59

9:59

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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How to Deal with Weather Anxiety During Severe Storm Season 23:15

3y ago23:15

23:15

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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Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health 17:40

3y ago17:40

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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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Sen. Kay Floyd & Rep. Jeff Boatman: Mental Health in Schools 37:25

3y ago37:25

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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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Cheryl Delk & Caroline Pollard: Youth Mental Health in Oklahoma 20:39

3y ago20:39

20:39

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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Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk: Advocating for the Mental Health of Indigenous Populations 23:55

3y ago23:55

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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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Amairani Perez Chamu: Latinx and Hispanic Mental Health Advocacy 28:24

3y ago28:24

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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" 25:19

3y ago25:19

25:19

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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Morgan Allen: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness 25:49

3y ago25:49

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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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Brittany Hayes Decodes the Mental Health Budget 15:09

3y ago15:09

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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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Colleen McCarty: How To Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform 39:34

3y ago39:34

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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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Mana Tahaie & Nick Doctor: Combatting Stress and Burnout 44:16

3y ago44:16

44:16

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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Rep. West and Sen. Kirt on the New Mental Health Caucus 16:20

3y ago16:20

16:20

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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Zack Stoycoff: Cultivate Healthy Minds Through Advocacy 18:33

3y ago18:33

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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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