Just Start The Conversation
Just Start The Conversation
Get ready to ‘JUST STARt the Conversation’! Kevin Crockett is joined by podcast hosts psychotherapist Amie Allanson-Dundon and the administrator of St. Luke’s behavioral health services Jody Missmer to discuss timely topics in mental health. Each month, these two ladies will be keeping it real to help the community deal with issues that can affect everyone’s mental health. They want everyone…Social links:
Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 36 - Mental Health for Veterans -- 'Victory for Veterans' Program
Veteran's Day is this month, and our conversation for this episode is focusing on the Mental Health of our Veterans. Rob Brands, the Program Manager of the Victory for Veterans program, joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss his time in the military, the role a program like this c…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 35 - Getting Along During Polarizing Times pt 2
There's no denying it... conversations can be a little tough to have right now. Major events are ahead of us in this country, what can we do to make sure that we engage in healthy conversations? What are some tips to utilize when we maybe feel overwhelmed with what's going on at the moment? Jody …
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 34 - Dealing With a Loved One’s Addiction as a Family
It can be the most difficult thing a family can go through. How do you approach a loved one who you suspect is struggling? How do you support someone going through addiction? Gordon Hornig, Mobile Engagement Services Director at St. Luke’s Penn Foundation Mental Health Services joins Amie Alanso…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 33 - Youth Sports & Mental Health
What are the benefits and risks of youth sports and what should parents be aware of as they are spending more and more time on the sidelines and in the stands?! Jenn Getz is a licensed clinical social worker and Senior Manager, Practice Operations for the Behavioral Health partial hospital program…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep. 32 -The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
There's a reason it's called a 'good' night's sleep! What role does sleep play in our mental health? Where do you begin a conversation on how sleep may be impacting your day to day life? Kim Adams, a psychotherapist and sleep expert at St. Luke’s joins the show to discuss the major role sleep can…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep. 31 - How to Deal With Change - What we Can and Can't Control
Change is always happening around us. Personal lives. Career. Events in our lives, our kids and people close to us. How do we deal with change? How can we focus on what we can manage, and the things that are beyond what we can control. Jody McCloud Missmer, Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett …
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Just STARt the Conversation Ep 30 - Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health With Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk
The Mayor of Allentown is an open book. Mayor Matt Tuerk joins Amie Alanson Dundon and host Kevin Crockett on this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast to discuss his history with therapy, his mental health journey -- and he even encourages you to join him for a run! It's the 'Jus…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 29 - Resiliency - at Work, Home and After Crisis
How do we overcome adversity? What role does our general attitude play in doing so? Where did the word 'resilience' even begin?! Maria Wood, the Assistant Vice President of Organizational Development, HR at St. Luke’s University Health Network joins Amie Alanson Dundon, Jody McCloud Missmer and ho…
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Episode Twenty Eight - Loneliness and Finding Connections
What may be lonely for one person, may not mean lonely to another. In this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast, we discuss concerns around isolation, noticing other behavioral changes that could signal a problem, and we try to pinpoint what lonely means! It's the 'Just STARt the …
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Episode Twenty Seven - The 988 Hotline and How It Can Help You
It has been a game changer! What is the 988 Hotline? How can it help folks who are dealing with a mental health crisis? What advances have been made, and what can still be done to help as many people as possible? Tina Clymer, Administrator at Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health and Developmental Ser…
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