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  • Dr. Michelle Jo Park: Meeting Seniors Where They Are

    Dr. Michelle Jo Park: Meeting Seniors Where They Are
    Aug 25 2021
    Dr. Michelle Jo Park works with the Council on Aging – Southern California, where she serves as the program psychiatrist for its ReConnect Program. She shares how her practice has changed over the course of the pandemic, including the benefits and obstacles of an all-virtual practice. She also discusses the impact of the pandemic has had on our older adult population.
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    52 Min.
  • Dr. Dani Milliken & Liz Hawkins: Demystifying Mental Health Treatment

    Dr. Dani Milliken & Liz Hawkins: Demystifying Mental Health Treatment
    Aug 11 2021
    Dr. Dani Milliken serves as the Director of Mental Health at CHOC, Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Liz Hawkins is a long-time volunteer at CHOC and mental health advocate. In this episode, they discuss what mental health treatment for children and teens actually looks like and help to demystify that process. They also share insights that may be helpful to caretakers seeking mental health treatment for their children.
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    54 Min.
  • Andi Long: They Didn't Know We Were Seeds

    Andi Long: They Didn't Know We Were Seeds
    Jul 28 2021
    Andi Long is the founder of the Bloom Foundation, a social-emotional learning program that encourages middle and high school girls to grow from bullying. Having experienced bullying when she was younger, Andi took the lessons she learned and created this curriculum to help the next generation of young women cope with bullying incidents. In this episode, Andi discusses cyberbullying among teens, its effects and how girls can navigate bullying experiences.
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    32 Min.
  • Johnice Williams & Orlando Vera: Nothing About Us Without Us

    Johnice Williams & Orlando Vera: Nothing About Us Without Us
    Jul 14 2021
    Johnice Williams and Orlando Vera are co-founders of Peer Voices of OC, a group that works to empower individuals who live with mental health conditions. They share their experiences navigating the mental health care system, the need for self-advocacy and the stigma associated with mental health.
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    46 Min.
  • District Attorney Todd Spitzer: The Societal Cost of Mental Illness

    District Attorney Todd Spitzer: The Societal Cost of Mental Illness
    Jun 30 2021
    Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has been involved in the criminal justice system for more than 20 years. During that time, he has seen how mental illness and substance use disorders impact society as a whole and the devastation they can have on families. In this episode, he shares some of his insights - both personal and professional - as well as what is happening in Orange County's mental health arena.
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    30 Min.
  • Marsha Staring: A Story of Recovery and Resilience

    Marsha Staring: A Story of Recovery and Resilience
    Jun 16 2021
    Ten years ago, if you had told Marsha Staring that she'd be where she is today, she would have told you that you would have a better chance of having coffee with God. Once homeless and living with drug use and alcoholism, Marsha has transformed her life. She is now 9 years sober and works every day to help others who are in need. This is her story.
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    51 Min.
  • Daniel Patterson: Creating Life Tools from Life Experiences

    Daniel Patterson: Creating Life Tools from Life Experiences
    Jun 2 2021
    Daniel Patterson is a strong advocate for adolescent mental health and wellness. Drawing on his experience as a former educator, as well as someone in recovery, he discusses the importance of prioritizing teens' well-being.
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    52 Min.
  • Sheriff Don Barnes: Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System

    Sheriff Don Barnes: Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
    May 19 2021
    Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes has been in law enforcement for more than 30 years. Today, he discusses the relationship between the mental health and wellness of communities and the criminal justice system.
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    37 Min.