Click on the image to access this episode! “For centuries, and definitely for decades, African Americans have felt helpless and hopeless…We just try to live for today, because we don’t feel like we have a voice.” Dr. Carmen Maria McIntyre beautifully sums up the sentiment of many African Americans as... read more →
Aug
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Aug
10
Click on the image to access this episode! Nearly one eighth of all Americans experience a form of disability, and companies which are hiring people with disabilities are enjoying lower rates of turnover and higher rates of productivity. On this MI Healthy Mind episode, The Potential Within, we discuss how hiring... read more →
Jul
27
Please click on the image to access this Emmy-nominated episode. “Victims of human trafficking are groomed for that life. Since human trafficking is often a crime that is hidden in plain sight, it is important to be aware of its warning signs. We need to train our children what to... read more →
Jul
20
Click on the image to access this episode. It’s time to address the role of returning citizens in today’s world. “I just felt like being a hustler was the only thing I knew how to do.” Leon El-Alamin understands how and why so many returning citizens find themselves trapped in... read more →
Jul
13
Click on the image to access this episode! “He was always optimistic and we were always optimistic. Still are.” LeDon Clayborn’s upbeat outlook on life has helped him and his son overcome the daunting challenges of his son’s physical disability. Together they are helping others find the silver lining in... read more →
Jul
06
“Music and drugs is like, you know, love, sex, rock ‘n roll…drugs.” Michael Brock had it all: fame, fortune... and a drug habit that took him from Park Place, to park bench. The passing of Michael Brock’s mother pushed him to seek comfort in drugs and alcohol as a child,... read more →
Jun
29
Click on the video to access this episode! “When you have your identity taken away, and you’re not allowed to practice your culture, it’s a lot harder to deal with stress and other mental health issues.” Ashley Tuomi, Chief Executive Officer of American Indian Health & Family Services and herself... read more →
Jun
22
Click on the image for access to this powerful episode! “They’re talking about me. I don’t think they like me. They’re talking about how dark I am.” Stephanie Grimes’s skin color was a source of shame and distress for her since she was a child. How did society contribute to... read more →
Jun
15
In this episode we look to Dr. Rana Awdish, a highly respected physician, not for medical advice, but for guidance on compassion. “It was really there in that space between life and death that I saw how we could miss caring for the whole person.” Years of training and professional... read more →
Jun
08
We are deeply honored to be recognized by the prestigious Telly Awards for something as important as Mental Health. Our slogan, “Let’s Talk About It!” is a call to action to promote conversation and create a more accepting environment for the one in five Americans suffering from some form of... read more →