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 Angelou  

5:25 - 11:39 Sydney Poitnier & Cecily Tyson  

12:22 - 21:19 Healthcare for Black Americans  

22:43 - 25:05 How to Support Better Healthcare Practices without Biases 

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Independence Center 

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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 Janice's Background 

6:25 - 6:57 HCH in Other States  

7:18 - 11:17 Day to Day in HCH Program  

11:37 - 20:18 Eligibility for HCH & Accessibility for Members  

20:45 - 22:58 Coordination of Care  

23:32 - 25:56 Benefits for Members  

26:06 - 28:13 Evolution of Healthcare Homes 

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Independence Center 

Healthcare Home 

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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, dialogue, action, and education to create a safe, antiracist, and equitable atmosphere of belonging. This group discusses all types of diversity, equity, and inclusion matters but for the purposes of this conversation we will be speaking about Black History Month. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 

1:15 - 2:30 Pearl & Michelle's Background  

3:09 - 5:05 Black History Month  

5:15 - 5:56 Why Celebrating Black History is Important for Black People  

6:31 - 7:53 Establishment of Conversation Starts Here  

8:09 -  11:14 How 'Conversation Starts Here' Benefits Members  

11:23 - 14:12 Why It's Important to Celebrate Black History Month in February  

16:03 - 21:57 Celebrations of Black History  

25:31 - 28:42 Blackfishing or Passing for Black  

28:53 - 29:36 Celebrating Diversity 

35:03 - 37:11 Stigma of Mental Illness in the Black Community 

37:11 - 40:15 Importance of Black Providers in Mental Health Settings 

List of resources mentioned in episode:  

Independence Center 

Passing Film 

Imitation of Life Film 

Black Girl, Bleu Film   

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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.  

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Independence Center 

The Spot 

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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 Independence Center’s Board of Directors. DeAndra shares his story and some of the things he has learned along the way.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:03 - 4:19 DeAndra's Background  

8:05 - 9:25 Clubhouse International Conference 

9:57 - 12:43 Dancing with the St. Louis Stars  

13:55 - 16:45 Independence Center Board of Directors 

16:45 - 18:25 Peer Specialist  

19:15 - 20:55 How DeAndra Utilizes Clubhouse 

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DeAndra’s Performance  

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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 Center offers, and how she continues to coordinate care with other programs at IC.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:23 - 7:18 Chris' Background  

8:12 - 9:23 SCLP and HUD  

9:36 - 15:04 Housing Liaison Position  

16:04 - 19:06 Coordinated Entry & Rapid Reentry 

19:53 - 21:51 Housing First  

24:39 - 26:45 Staying Connected with Clubhouse 

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Independence Center 

Welcome Center Information  

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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 IC  

5:20 - 6:06 Hospital Connection Linkages and Emergency Room Enhancement 

6:32 - 7:06 What Happens Someone Is Not Eligible for Services  

7:49 - 10:33 Coordination of Services at IC 

11:05 - 13:01 Moving Welcome Center to 4245 Forest Park Ave. 

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Independence Center 

Welcome Center Information  

314-533-4163 Independence Center Welcome Center Phone Number  

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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 given by Abbey Eilermann from Daily Disco, and how support from another Star Dancer, Kevin Travers, makes a difference in George’s life.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:25 - 21:07 Growing Up George  

22:45 - 24:52 Schizophrenia Diagnosis  

25:16 - 28:06 Education & Employment  

28:09 - 36:56 Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 2022 

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Independence Center 

Dancing with the St. Louis Stars  

George’s Bio  

IC’s Employment Program  

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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 programs and services at Independence Center.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:11 - 6:00 What is Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 

6:10 - 8:35 Pivoting to a Virtual Event  

9:15 - 12:15 How Fundraising Supports Independence Center  

12:41 - 15:59 How IC Supports Members  

16:33 - 18:00 Member Dancer George Brooks 

List of resources mentioned in episode:  

Independence Center 

Vote for George  

Watch Dancing with the St. Louis Stars LIVE on January 15th at 8pm  

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Date: December 20, 2021

Name 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 sharing her story. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:33 - 16:56 Trenda's Story

21:55 - 22:35 Acceptance of Mental Illness in the Black Community

23:26 - 28:08  Coming to the Clubhouse 

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Independence Center 

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