Let's Rethink This

Date: April 4, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Part Two: Celebrating Black History with Michelle and Pearl Brief summary of show: We’re back with a second episode talking about the importance of celebrating Black History. In this episode, we talk about some lesser-known icons of Black history and issues of discrimination and stigma in healthcare. Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 0:40 - 5:15 Black History Icon Maya Angelo...

Date: March 28, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Integrating Physical & Mental Health with Michael and Janice Brief summary of show: This week, Michael and Janice join Abby to discuss the importance of integrating physical and mental healthcare and how the Healthcare Home program at Independence Center supports members’ health goals. Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 1:13 - 1:52 Michael's background 1:53 - 3:34 Ja...

Date: March 21, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Celebrating Black History with Pearl & Michelle Brief summary of show: This week I am speaking with two Independence Center members, Pearl and Michelle about Black History Month and how members and staff have been celebrating this month. Pearl and Michelle both participate in the member led group, The Conversation Stars Here. This group meets weekly, and their mission is to “promote unity, dia...

Date: March 14, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Damele on More Inclusive Mental Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with Damele Walton on his experience as a black male in the LGBTQ+ community. We discuss the importance of acceptance and some of Damele’s hopes for the future of mental healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. List of resources mentioned in episode: Independence Center The Spo...

Date: March 7, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Realizing Your Potential with DeAndra Smith Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with DeAndra Smith. DeAndra is a member at Independence Center who first came to IC homeless and in need of a lot of support. Over time, DeAndra realized his potential, got involved with the kitchen unit at the Clubhouse, participated as the member dancer in Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, and now serves on Indepe...

Date: February 25, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Putting Housing First with Chris Brannaman Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with Chris Brannaman about her new role as the Housing Liaison at Independence Center. This new role focuses on supporting those with behavioral health diagnosis find housing in the community and get connected to resources in the community. She explains the role, some of the other housing supports Independence C...

Date: January 31, 2021 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: How to Get Connected to Services at Independence Center Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with Leah Sanders about the Independence Center Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is the first point of contact for people looking to enroll in services at IC. Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 1:11 - 3:48 What is the Welcome Center 4:06 - 4:44 How People Find Out About ...

Date: January 24, 2021 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: A Conversation with Crowd Favorite George Brooks Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with Independence Center member, Star Dancer, and winner of the Crowd Favorite award at Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 2022, George Brooks. We talk about George’s background growing up and how he learned he had paranoid schizophrenia. We also talk about Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, a special gift give...

Date: January 10, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Abby & Marco Talk Dancing with the St. Louis Stars Brief summary of show: Abby& Marco talking about Independence Center’s upcoming Dancing with the St. Louis Stars event happening on January 15th, 2022. The two discuss how the event got its start and why it is such an important event for Independence Center. Learn more about how fundraising at Dancing with the St. Louis Stars supports prog...

Date: December 20, 2021Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Road to Recovery with Mental Illness Brief summary of show: Today we are talking with Independence Center member, Trenda Davis. Trenda struggled with her mental illness disagnosis for quite some time before seeking treatment and support. Listen to what she has learned along the way about herself and how she is reshaping the common misconceptions about mental illness in the Black community by shar...