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 can play for Vets, and how it can help with the transition to civilian life.

Victory for Veterans is a free, community-based support program for veterans who are actively struggling with suicidality and their families.

If you are a veteran in crisis, call 988 and press 1 or text 838255.

The 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast is brought to you by St. Luke’s Penn Foundation -- find this episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at PennFoundation.org!

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 can play for Vets, and how it can help with the transition to civilian life.
Victory for Veterans is a free, community-based support program for veterans who are actively struggling with suicidality and their families.
If you are a veteran in crisis, call 988 and press 1 or text 838255.
The 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast is brought to you by St. Luke’s Penn Foundation -- find this episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at PennFoundation.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 36 - Mental Health for Veterans -- 'Victory for Veterans' Program

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 McCloud Missmer and Amie Alanson Dundon join host Kevin Crockett to discuss getting along during polarizing times in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

Brought to you by St. Luke’s Penn Foundation -- find it wherever you get your podcasts, or at PennFoundation.org!

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 McCloud Missmer and Amie Alanson Dundon join host Kevin Crockett to discuss getting along during polarizing times in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!
Brought to you by St. Luke’s Penn Foundation -- find it wherever you get your podcasts, or at PennFoundation.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 35 - Getting Along During Polarizing Times pt 2

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 Alanson Dundon, Jody McCloud Missmer and Kevin Crockett to discuss these questions and more in the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast. 

Brought to you by St. Luke’s Penn Foundation -- find it wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

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 Alanson Dundon, Jody McCloud Missmer and Kevin Crockett to discuss these questions and more in the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast. Brought to you by St. Luke’s Penn Foundation -- find it wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 34 - Dealing With a Loved One’s Addiction as a Family

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 programs at St. Luke's.

Perhaps more importantly for this podcast episode, Jenn has been deeply involved in softball, playing at various levels including Division 1 and professionally. Her coaching approach not only focuses on the physical aspects of the game but also on developing the mental toughness necessary to succeed in competitive situations.

She joins the JSTC crew of Jody McCloud Missmer, Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss youth sports and mental health in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

Find it wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

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 programs at St. Luke's.
Perhaps more importantly for this podcast episode, Jenn has been deeply involved in softball, playing at various levels including Division 1 and professionally. Her coaching approach not only focuses on the physical aspects of the game but also on developing the mental toughness necessary to succeed in competitive situations.
She joins the JSTC crew of Jody McCloud Missmer, Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss youth sports and mental health in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!
Find it wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 33 - Youth Sports & 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 play for us in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

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 play for us in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!
Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep. 32 -The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health

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 dive in deep on change in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

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 dive in deep on change in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!
Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep. 31 - How to Deal With Change - What we Can and Can't Control

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 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find the JSTC podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

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 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!
Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find the JSTC podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

Just STARt the Conversation Ep 30 - Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health With Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk

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 host Kevin Crockett to discuss all things resilient!

It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find the JSTC podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

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 host Kevin Crockett to discuss all things resilient!
It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!
Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network! Find the JSTC podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or at SLUHN.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 29 - Resiliency - at Work, Home and After Crisis

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 Conversation' podcast - with Jody McCloud Missmer, Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett! Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network!

Find the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcasts -- wherever you get your podcasts -- or at SLUHN.org!!

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 Conversation' podcast - with Jody McCloud Missmer, Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett! Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network!
Find the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcasts -- wherever you get your podcasts -- or at SLUHN.org!!

Episode Twenty Eight - Loneliness and Finding Connections

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 Services joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss everything to know about the 988 Hotline on this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network!

Get more information on this podcast at SLUHN.org!

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 Services joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss everything to know about the 988 Hotline on this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!
Brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network!
Get more information on this podcast at SLUHN.org!

Episode Twenty Seven - The 988 Hotline and How It Can Help You

Get ready to ‘JUST STARt the Conversation’! I’m Kevin Crockett 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 to know that “We Care, We Understand and You’re Not alone”.

Find the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast WHEREVER you get your podcasts and at WLEVradio.com

Get ready to &lsquo;JUST STARt the Conversation&rsquo;! I&rsquo;m Kevin Crockett Joined by podcast hosts psychotherapist&nbsp;Amie&nbsp;Allanson-Dundon and the administrator of St. Luke&rsquo;s behavioral health services Jody&nbsp;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&rsquo;s mental health. 
They want everyone to know that &ldquo;We Care, We Understand and You&rsquo;re Not alone&rdquo;.
Find the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast WHEREVER you get your podcasts and at WLEVradio.com

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 to know that “We Care, We Understand and You’re Not alone”.  

Find the ‘Just STARt the Conversation’ podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

Get ready to &lsquo;JUST STARt the Conversation&rsquo;! Kevin Crockett is joined by podcast hosts psychotherapist&nbsp;Amie&nbsp;Allanson-Dundon and the administrator of St. Luke&rsquo;s behavioral health services Jody&nbsp;Missmer to discuss timely topics in mental health. &nbsp;
Each month, these two ladies will be keeping it real to help the community deal with issues that can affect everyone&rsquo;s mental health. &nbsp;
They want everyone to know that &ldquo;We Care, We Understand and You&rsquo;re Not alone&rdquo;. &nbsp;
Find the &lsquo;Just STARt the Conversation&rsquo; podcast wherever you get your podcasts!&nbsp;

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