Mental Health In Minnesota
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National Family Caregiver Day
In recognition of National Family Caregiver Day, this episode of Parent Perspectives sheds light on the unique and often underappreciated experiences of family caregivers supporting loved ones with mental health challenges. Hosted […]
Suicide Prevention Month: A Look Into School Climate and Partnerships with Families
Host: David Goehl-Manolis, NAMI Minnesota’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator Guests: Leah Bourg (Principal, South St. Paul Middle School), Jennifer Danielson (Assistant Director of Student Services, South St. Paul School District), Daniel Hodge (School […]
Is It Cake (Therapy)?
In this episode, NAMI Minnesota has the privilege of speaking with Dr. Altreisha Foster, a remarkable individual who has dedicated her career to addressing critical mental health needs through a […]
Climate Resilience: Prioritizing Mental Health in Frontline Communities with Jocelyn Leung, MPH
In honor of April being Earth Month, NAMI Minnesota staff interviewed Jocelyn Leung, a public health professional with over four years of experience practicing community-based participatory research, qualitative research, and […]
NAMI Minnesota BIPOC Support Group Facilitators Talk Why, How, Lessons Learned
In this episode, we amplify the voices and experiences of two NAMI Minnesota support group facilitators, Taunisha (she/her) and Seoyeon (they/them). Taunisha joined NAMI Minnesota over six months ago, and […]
Decolonizing Therapy: Empowering Journeys in Mental Health with Terrence Thigpen, MSW
In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the heart of therapeutic practice with a focus on decolonization, empowerment, and the power of community in healing. Our guest, Terrence Thigpen, a […]
MYAB; Herbal Medicine Week, Dr. Alyssa Kaying Vang
Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are an […]
MYAB; Preserving Mental Health During the Winter Holidays
Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are an […]
MYAB; Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are […]
MYAB; Joy as Resistance
Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are […]
Language Matters pt. 3 – Identities & Cultures
Language cannot be separated from our experiences with mental health, identities, cultures, and so many more. There are so many different languages and one language also changes over time. So […]
Language Matters pt. 2 – Focusing on the Individuals
The internet and mental health. It feels like we are learning a lot about mental health on the internet like Tik Tok potentially giving us a new diagnosis? The language […]
Language Matters pt. 1 – Diagnosis
Mental health and illness labels and diagnoses can be reaffirming and invalidating at the same time. Who gets to decide who has what illness? Are the names we have truly […]
Resistance In Color, Part 1: “Being Part of the Movement” (Cameron Parker)
Cameron Parker is an Activist, writer and organizer. He has been vocal about the black experience as evidence of systemic racism in the workplace, Organized around gathering voters in Atlanta […]
Resistance In Color, Part 2: “Recovery in Community” (Farhia Budul)
Farhia Budul a Muslim Somali woman who is an advocate for treatment in her community and breaking stigma around mental illnesses, specifically Substance Abuse Disorders (SUD). As the founder of […]
Resistance In Color, Part 3: “Self Preservation is Not Self Indulgence ” (Ayaan Natala)
Ayaan Natala is a community member turned Independent Organizer. We explore how different individuals can explore their journeys and processes of finding ways of resistance that are accessible. Away from […]
Resistance In Color, Part 4: “Activism isn’t Complete Unless it’s Intersectional” (Shubhi Yadav)
Shubhi Yadav shares perspectives as an international student from India who identifies as a pansexual woman. She speaks to the reality of other immigrants and having their first dialogues about […]
Resistance In Color, Part 5: “Healing as Resistance” (Cydi Yang)
Cydi Yang is a content creator, artist and healer. Her interests and work centre around creating safe spaces and workshops for the girls and women in using art as a […]
Resistance In Color, Part 6: “Artist of Colour, You Are the Act of Resistance” (Mai Moua Thao)
Mai Moua Thao is an artist passionate about filmmaking as a digital art form to imagine and create a world unlike the one we live in. She speaks on her […]
Resistance In Color, Part 7: “Healing Through Feeling” (Traci Badu)
Traci Badu is a student of neuroscience who reflects on her field of study in understanding trauma and emotions. In exploring resistance she invites listeners to think about what it […]
Resistance In Color, Part 8: “Solidarity as Resistance, Finding Your Voice” (Maria Xiong)
Maria Xiong shares her resistance story with us as a second generation Hmong-American woman who is a first-generation college student pursuing psychology. She speaks to the draw towards activism, the […]
Resistance In Color, Part 9: “Existence is Resistance” (Said Shaiye)
Said Shaiye is a Somali writer. In his words, “Resistance is living”. The conversation digs into the journey that is life seeking to find peace in acknowledging trauma and extending […]
Resistance In Color, Part 10: “There Are Layers to All Things” (Natasha Sohni)
Natasha Sohni reflects on her undergraduate journey at the University of Minnesota as her process of exploring resistance. She shares the role of involvement, from student government, movements, volunteering and […]
Resistance In Color, Part 11: “The Real Work is Within” (Christine Cariño)
Christine Cariño is the Founder and the Head of Learning & Training at Conscious Thrive, a consulting firm with a mission to bring back the human at the center of […]
Resistance In Color, Part 12: “We Are the Ones We’re Waiting For” (Dr. Lavonne Moore)
Dr. Lavonne Moore is a doctor of nursing practice, the founder and CEO of Chosen Vessels Midwifery Services a subsidiary of Kemet Circle, LLC. In a bid to address health […]
Mindy Greiling and son Jim Greiling; Former MN State Representative Mindy Greiling, author of “Fix What You Can: Schizophrenia and A Lawmaker’s Fight For Her Son”
Mindy Greiling and son Jim Greiling; Former MN State Representative Mindy Greiling, author of “Fix What You Can: Schizophrenia and A Lawmaker’s Fight For Her Son” (Recorded 1/28/2020) This episode […]
CBT/DBT Series, Part 4, Lisa Nasseff discusses CBT, exposure therapy, anorexia, chronic major depression, panic and anxiety disorder, PTSD, and mental wellness during COVID-19
(Recorded 5/14/2020) This episode is focused on Lisa Nasseff’s experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help her achieve recovery and maintain mental wellness. Lisa also talks about exposure therapy. […]
CBT/DBT Series, Part 3, Danny Evans (“gift rap” poetry performer) discusses CBT, parenting, work, and therapy during COVID-19
This episode is a conversation with Danny Evans and is focused on his experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to experience recovery and help maintain his mental health. Danny Evans […]
DBT/CBT Series, Part 2, Keely Herron’s personal experience with DBT
This episode is an interview with Keely Herron (click) who shares her experience of going through DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and continuing to use DBT skills to help maintain her […]
DBT/CBT Series, Part 1, Dr. Helen Valenstein-Mah, PhD, LP, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
This episode is Part 1 of a series on DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as touching on CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Included in the series are bits and pieces […]
Wellness in Color: “Blurring Tradition” (Houa Moua)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Houa Moua Hosted by: Vang Xor Xiong […]
Wellness in Color: “Flipping the Status Quo” (Seyeon Bae)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Seyeon Bae Hosted by: Caroline Ludy Produced […]
Wellness in Color: “Between Two Worlds” (Jasmine Q’ian)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Jasmine Q’ian Hosted by: Caroline Ludy Produced […]
Wellness in Color: “Never Stop Watering Your Roots” (Lauryn Daniel)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Lauryn Daniel Hosted by: Caroline Ludy Produced […]
Wellness in Color: 1.5 Generation Immigrant (Vang Xor Xiong)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Vang Xor Xiong (Xorr) Hosted by: Caroline […]
Wellness in Color: Looking Beyond the Pathology of Culture (True Thao)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: True Thao Interviewers: Amy Wang and Mai […]
Wellness in Color: Each New Dance Was My Teacher (John A. Burchall)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color”, a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: John Anthony Burchall Interviewers: Caroline Ludy […]
Wellness in Color: The Pressures of Perfection (Aneela Kumar)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color”, a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Aneela Kumar Interviewer: Maritza Steele Hosted […]
Wellness in Color: Healing Through Community (Geet Mittal)
Welcome to “Wellness in Color”, a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Geetanjali Mittal Interviewer: Maritza Steele Hosted […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Sandy’s personal NAMI journey, ep. 20
NAMI Minnesota volunteer Sandy joins us to share her personal NAMI journey to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Vivian Henry’s Personal NAMI Journey, ep. 19
Here’s another personal story of hope to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. Vivian Henry is a NAMI “In Our Own Voice” volunteer presenter and a long-time NAMI member and supporter. Vivian enjoys photographing all […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Jenna Erickson’s Personal NAMI Journey, ep. 18
Here’s another personal story of hope to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. Jenna Erickson is a NAMI “In Our Own Voice” volunteer presenter, a program through which she shares […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Kiara Buchanan’s Personal NAMI Journey, Ep. 16
Kiara Buchanan is the “LIFE BETWEEN THE POLES” blog author at www.convexity.weebly.com on the topic of her mental health recovery and her journey living with bipolar disorder. Kiara is a volunteer presenter in the NAMI “In […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Kim Sherva’s Personal NAMI Journey, Ep. 015
NAMI Minnesota offers support groups for the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community. The support groups are a safe place to confront the challenges that many members of LGBTQ […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Laurie Brown’s Personal NAMI Journey, ep. 14
(Recorded 03/29/2017) Laurie Brown was one of the original NAMI Minnesota founding board members and the first lobbyist for NAMI Minnesota. Laurie shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Beatric Officer’s Personal NAMI Journey, Ep. 13
(Recorded 03/21/2017) Beatric Officer is an adult probation officer as well as a member of the NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors. Beatric shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Cathleen O’Leary’s Personal NAMI Journey, Ep. 12
(Recorded 03/13/2017) Cathleen O’Leary is a former member of the NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors. Cathleen shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). This episode is […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Eileen Stack’s Personal NAMI Journey, Ep. 11
(Recorded 02/28/2017) Eileen Stack, former President of NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors, shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). This episode is one of 40 Stories […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Heidi Nordin’s Personal NAMI Journey, Ep. 10
(Recorded 02/25/2017) Heidi Nordin shares her personal journey with NAMI Minnesota including her volunteer experiences as a Board of Directors member, office volunteer, and NAMIWalks “cheerleader.” This episode is one […]
NAMI’s 40th Anniversary, Laurie/Lee Brandt’s Personal NAMI Journey, Ep. 8
Laurie and Lee Brandt were interviewed on 02/25/2017 for this episode, one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect […]