Welcome to Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, and NE). Join us as we explore topics related to behavioral health and addiction, including stigma, trauma informed care, equity and diversity, leadership, and more. This project is produced by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center HHS Region 7 (MATTC) and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The content on this podcast does not ...
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Animal lovers, activists, and all humans, don’t miss this episode! Our guests are Mark Churchill, Director, and Emily Harris, Case Manager, from Pawsperity: Pet CareThat Unleashes Human Potential. In this engaging conversation, we discuss how TIC culture seeks to avoid re-traumatizing people and what to do when re-traumatization happens, key practi…
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Thistime, our guests are Neal Long, Director of Learning at the Lyric Opera ofKansas City, and Anne Manning, Deputy Director for Learning and Engagement at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. In this captivating conversation, we explore the role of art in healing and resilience, ways to be more innovative in providing support for groups of people, the…
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Join us for a fascinating conversation with our guests, Leslie Carto, External Media Communications Manager at University Health, and Eryn Realmuto, Internal Communications Manager at University Health, about the challenges of being trauma-sensitive in an industry designed to thrive by activating fear, opportunities to provide care for those who co…
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Episode 2, with Chief Judge of the 31st Judicial District in Kansas, Honorable Daniel D. Creitz, and Director of Community Corrections & Kansas Department of Corrections Juvenile Services, Troy Smith If you’ve ever wondered what works better than punishment to reduce criminal activity, you will want tolisten to this episode! Our guests, Chief Judge…
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In this episode, we talk with Lisa Charlson, Human Resources Organizational Development Educator, and Jackie Griffin, Senior Director of Guest Services, both with University Health, a Level-One Trauma Center located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri andserving as both the urban-core, safety-net hospital and the teaching hospital for the Univers…
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Join us for Trauma Informed Care in Unexpected Places (TICUP) our next topic on the Trauma Informed Caring Podcast, brought to you by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In this introductory episode, Andrea and Roxanne discuss themes from the upcoming seas…
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Each person who enters recovery is as unique as their story. And this month, in honor of recovery month, we are bringing you recovery stories from people in diverse populations. Hear what people in these communities want providers to know. Lisa got sober at fifteen, and now, at 34 people often discount her experience. Lisa has many labels: a person…
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Each person who enters recovery is as unique as their story. And this month, in honor of recovery month, we are bringing you recovery stories from people in diverse populations. Hear what people in these communities want providers to know. Norma is an 88-year-old woman who entered recovery in her 50’s. As an older lady friends and family have a har…
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Each person who enters recovery is as unique as their story. And this month, in honor of recovery month, we are bringing you recovery stories from people in diverse populations. Hear what people in these communities want providers to know. Jazie is a non-binary person who is coming up on their 2nd sober anniversary. Jazie recognizes the older versi…
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Each person who enters recovery is as unique as their story. And this month, in honor of recovery month, we are bringing you recovery stories from people in diverse populations. Hear what people in these communities want providers to know. Casey explained that recovery does not have to be abstinence only. She discusses her thoughts on why she pract…
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Each person who enters recovery is as unique as their story. And this month, in honor of recovery month, we are bringing you recovery stories from people in diverse populations. Hear what people in these communities want providers to know. Hector looked at his family and chose not to repeat those patterns. Hector practiced abstinence into his young…
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Each person who enters recovery is as unique as their story. And this month, in honor of recovery month, we are bringing you recovery stories from people in diverse populations. Hear what people in these communities want providers to know. This series is a special edition of the Essential Conversations podcast. Stream new episodes every Friday in S…
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CRTIC: Fight the Shame and Share the Love
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In this episode, we connected with two women uniquely supporting health and well-being in their communities. Raquel Garcia is University Health’s Community Health Education Nurse working in Kansas City, Missouri, and Stacy Jones is a Body Image Coach and Weight Stigma Educator working in California. Both grounded firmly in the principles of trauma …
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CRTIC: Be Intentional and Own Your Impact
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Episode 8, with Russell Anderson and Jake Pitts Russell Anderson and Jake Pitts lead the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts at University Health in Kansas City, MO. In this deeply self-reflective conversation, they talked with us about their experiences in weaving in the practices of trauma informed caring with educating others on counteracti…
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In this episode, our guests Dr. Alli Morton and Dr. Hanna Grandgenett, both from the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute share a variety of insights they have gained, and are still gaining, as they work to integrate Trauma Informed Caring in flexible, individualized ways that honor the inherent dignity, strengths, and lif…
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CRTIC: The Wisdom of Lived Experience
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In this episode, we speak with two women who both have used their own experiences to forge new paths and address inequities for people in their respective communities. Dr. Anitra Warrior, Ph.D., LP, is an American Indian Psychologist from the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, who has dedicated her career to underserved populations throughout the state of Ne…
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Chandra Green, Director of Alive and Thrive in Wyandotte County, KS, and Clara Sainte, Kansas City social worker, therapist, and adjunct faculty at the University of Kansas joined us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that centered on community, relationships, and allyship. Our guests grounded us in the questions we need to first a…
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CRTIC: Pour a Cup of Tea and Sit With It
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Episode 4, with Erika Holliday and Lauren Ragan Wilkerson This episode features Erika Holliday, Substance Use Coordinator for the Unified Government (Kansas City, KS) Public Health Department, and Lauren Ragan Wilkerson, Board-Certified Music Therapist at the University of California-San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. In this conver…
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CRTIC: Moving Beyond Sage on a Stage
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Our guests for this episode are Jesse Kohler, Executive Director of the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) in Washington, DC, and Whitney Marris, CTIPP’s Director for Trauma-Informed Practice and System Transformation. Whitney and Jesse remind us that belongingis not automatically experienced, no matter how lofty our goals or …
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Episode 2, with Eva Santiago and Bernadette Spooner Thompson You won’t want to miss a minute of this bold, broad, bravely-honest, bias-busting conversation. Eva Santiago is a former police officer turned certified Bikram Yoga Instructor, community activist, personal nutritionist, and self-described “healthy life fanatic” who currently serves as Pro…
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CRTIC: Powerful Practices to Care, Share, & Heal
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In this episode, we share an inspiring discussion with Akeem Curns, Vice President of Camp Fire Heartland, and Dr. Marvia Jones, Director of the Kansas City Missouri Health Department, that highlights the far-reaching impact of seeing and responding to everyone with a trauma-informed lens (no exceptions), communicating with understanding, consisten…
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Join us for Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Care (CRTIC), our next topic on the Trauma Informed Caring Podcast, a member of the family of “Essential Conversations” podcasts brought to you by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In this introductory ep…
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TIC What’s in Your Soil: The Power of One
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Open your mind and your heart for this candid discussion with our guest, Mindy Davidson, as we explore the power of one caring adult to mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences, trauma-sensitive ways foster parents can empower biological parents and support family reunification, the magic that can happen when you simply do the next righ…
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TIC What’s in Your Soil: The Power of Community
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Join us for a heart-felt, wide-ranging discussion with our guest, Kim Shaw-Ellis, and get inspired by the power of being seen, valued, and connected, the power of intentional focus on goodness and ways we get that which we seek, and the power of collaborating to solve problems that impact our communities and each other in ways that transform pain i…
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Trauma Informed Caring: What's In Your Soil? : Stewards of Hope
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In this engaging conversation with our guest, Imam Jamal Shakur, we discuss the importance of knowing and understanding what is happening to you in order to find paths for healing, being relational and intentional about supporting resilience in the face of vicarious trauma, and the power of providing positive childhood and community experiences to …
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This vulnerable and authentic conversation with our guest, Tom Young, explores several powerful external and internal resources that foster resilience in the midst of the pains of life, from the joy of a purple house to community engagement to tears and forgiveness.
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Join us for our next topic on the Trauma Informed Caring Podcast, a member of the family of “Essential Conversations” podcasts brought to you by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In this introductory episode, Roxanne and Andrea discuss goals and hopes fo…
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leadership – We Don’t Need Another Hero
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Leaders Vladimir Sainte, Clinical Director of Counseling and Family Support Services at The Children’s Place, and Andy Campbell, Principal at Summit Ridge Academy, have surprising insights to share in this discussion that explores the power and effectiveness of leading collaboratively, caring for people before tasks, coaching for compassion versus …
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leadership –Turning the Tide of Turnover
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This engaging conversation with Tiffany Sturdivant of University Health Behavioral Health and Lisa Charlson of University Health Human Resources naturally coalesced around leadership practices that help organizations retain a dedicated, healthy workforce. Listen in as they talk about strengths-focused, collaborative leadership based in the wisdom o…
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leadership –Funders Can Be Trauma Informed, Too
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Listen in to our fascinating and inspiring conversation with Cathy Harding and Randy Lopez of Wyandotte Health Foundation in Kansas City, Kansas, a mission-driven organization that has sought to improve the health of Wyandotte County residents for the past quarter of a century. Over the past few years, the Foundation has shifted the way they fund a…
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leaership – Lessons from the Forefront
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Episode 5, with guests Susan Woodford and Marsha Morgan Grab your favorite beverage, pen, and paper, and settle in; you won’t want to miss a minute of this impassioned, enlightening discussion with two seasoned leaders who are changing systems at the intersection of trauma informed caring and diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion. Marsha Morg…
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leadership –Abandon All Hope of Fruition
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Julianna Stuart of Preservation of Affordable Housing and Dena Sneed of the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation lead through relationship, transparency, vulnerability, shared power, and emotional intelligence to nudge cultures in the direction of trauma informed caring. In this episode, they discussed impactful strategies and mindsets that have t…
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leadership -Modeling a Life of Recovery, Well-Being, and Hope
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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Mirna Herrera and Shalise Williams, both with University Health Behavioral Health, who are forging new pathways in the trauma-informed practice of peer support in community health. In light of their personal experiences of trauma, recovery, and ongoing commitment to being well, they share leadership practic…
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leadership - Make Time for What’s Most Important
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In this episode, we talk with Angelique Nedved and Juan Rangel from SchoolSmartKC about trauma informed caring in educational settings. Hear what they have to say about collaboration, taking time, valuing joy, and prioritizing safety for everyone in a school community. Check out the Virtual Room of Refuge at https://bit.ly/communityroomofrefuge.…
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Trauma Informed Caring in Leadership -Living the Change You Wish to See
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What do a Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department and a local church have in common? Join us for this episode and find out! In an authentic, vulnerable, and courageous conversation, our guests, Dr. Michael Moncure and Pastor Michael Brooks, share stories of their own experiences of both personal and professional growth as they skillfully lead te…
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Join us for a new and timely topic on the Trauma Informed Caring Podcast, a member of the family of “Essential Conversations” podcasts brought to you by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In this introductory episode, Roxanne and Andrea discuss goals and …
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Trauma Informed Caring: Roundtable Conversation #2
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Join us for yet another engaging discussion featuring more of our previous guests from Season 3 of Essential Conversations! In this second roundtable, we continue to dive even deeper into the practices of trauma informed caring in the real world. Listen once more as we talk with Jennifer Manuleleua, Kreasha Williams, and Aaron Knipmeyer, and consid…
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Trauma Informed Caring: Roundtable Conversation #1
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oin us for an engaging discussion with some of our previous guests from Season 3 of Essential Conversations! In this roundtable, we dive even deeper into the practices of trauma informed caring in real life. Listen in as we talk with Keithia Roberts, Jessica Welch, Sarah Corlett, and Starla Brennan to hear their tips and insights for all of us who …
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Trauma Informed Caring: The Cycle of Compassion
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Episode 8, featuring Keithia Roberts and Sarah Corlett This episode captures our deeply connected conversation with Keithia Roberts of Talbert House and Sarah Corlett of Design Impact, both located in Cincinatti, OH. We dove into matters such as creating space for fellow human beings to be seen and heard without judgment, how fatigue is normal beca…
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Trauma Informed Caring: We are ALL Human Beings
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Episode 7, featuring Kelvin Owens and James Stout Kelvin Owens and James Stout, both in the Public Safety department at University Health, join us for a conversation about preparing your mindset for the ongoing journey of trauma informed caring. We talked about seeing humanity, checking in with each other, and showing appreciation and celebrating t…
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Trauma Informed Caring: All Hands On Deck
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Episode 6, featuring Jessica Welch and Kim Colegrove In this episode, we are joined by Kim Colegrove, who teaches meditation and mindfulness for first responders, and Jessica Welch of Phoenix Family. This sometimes-emotional and inspiring conversation centered around how the biggest obstacles to overcome in implementing trauma informed practices ar…
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Trauma Informed Caring: Put a Vest Around Your Brain
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Episode 5, featuring Sean Hess and Aaron Knipmeyer Our guests, Sean Hess of the Kansas City Police Department and Aaron Knipmeyer of the Lafayette County C-1 School District, discuss their experiences navigating various obstacles in implementing trauma informed caring in their settings, from managing crises and resistance to change, challenging lon…
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Trauma Informed Caring: Make a Longer Table
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Episode 4, featuring Jennifer Manuleleua and Merideth Rose We had so much great conversation with Jennifer and Merideth that we let the recording run to capture more of their insights into the journey of building trauma informed communities. We went deeper into how we roll with resistance and bring others into the work, while also tending to yourse…
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Trauma Informed Caring: Connecting with Your Square Squad
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Episode 3, featuring Jennifer Manuleleua and Merideth Rose Jennifer Manuleleua and Merideth Rose, both of Community Services League, share with us how trauma informed caring has transformed not only their work, but their lives and their community through genuine connection with other people.
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Trauma Informed Caring: Rose, Thorn, and Seed
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Episode 2, featuring Doug Burgess and Kreasha Williams Episode 2, Our conversation with Doug Burgess and Kreasha Williams, from University Health Behavioral Health, centers on personal practices that allow us to both connect with others and care for ourselves in trauma informed ways, and important reminders that our work to integrate trauma informe…
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Trauma Informed Caring: This Changes Everything
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Episode 1, we have an enlightening conversation with Starla Brennan of Amethyst Place about the ways trauma-informed caring changes how we see and respond to so-called “bad” behaviors in those we serve, in our colleagues, in our loved ones, and in ourselves; the importance of maintaining curiosity; and compassionate, effective ways to remove barrie…
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Episode 0 Join us for an introduction to the Trauma Informed Caring Podcast, a member of the family of “Essential Conversations” podcasts brought to you by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In this episode, you will meet the hosts and learn about our vis…
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Essential Conversations: Where Do We Go From Here? Recapping Important Highlights
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This is season 2, episode 4 of Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in region 7. The experts from the series will recap important highlights from season 2 and provide resources for the listeners. This project is brought to you by the Mid-America Technology transfer centers and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse a…
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Essential Conversations: Misconceptions of Substance Use
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This is season 2, episode 3 of Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in region 7. This episode will discuss common misconceptions of substance use. This project is brought to you by the Mid-America Technology transfer centers and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The con…
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Essential Conversations: Does This Look Like Me? Emerging Patterns of Substance Use
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This is season 2, episode 2 of Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in region 7. This episode will discuss the different stages of substance use and identify if and when someone should reach out to support or offer support to loved ones who may be struggling with substance use. This project is brought to you by the Mid…
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