Let's Rethink This

Date: December 13, 2021

Name of Show:  Let’s Rethink This 

Episode title and number: How Meaningful Work Supports Mental Health Recovery

Brief summary of show: Mark & Sebastian from Vail Place in Minneapolis, MN join me to talk about the podcast they are working on launching, how their Clubhouse fundtions, and what they are most grateful for.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:44 - 5:55 Mark's Story
6:13 - 6:55 Sebastain's Story
7:30 - 10:57 Starting A Podcast
22:12 - 23:45 Vail Place
26:35 - 32:40 How Vail Place Has Helped 

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Vail Place  

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Date: November 30, 2021 

Name of Show:  Let’s Rethink This 

Episode title and number: Gabe on Clubhouse  

Brief summary of show: Today, we're talking to Gabe about his experience in the Clubhouse, working TE, and what's next for him. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:44 - 4:14 Working TE
9:12 - 10:35 Building Relationships at Clubhouse 

List of resources mentioned in episode:  

Independence Center Employment Program

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Date: November 29, 2021 

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This  

Episode title and number: Juatine Celebrates 6 Months As A Member  

Brief summary of show: Today, I am talking to Juatine who is a new member and is celebrating 6 months of being a member at Independence Center. She talks about her background and how the Clubhouse and relationships she has built here have helped her manage her mental health.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:   

2:07 - 4:45 Background 

4:50 – 13:56 Coming to the Clubhouse  

17:25 – 18:34 Helping Others with their Mental Health 

List of resources mentioned in episode:   

Clubhouse Shop Facebook Page  

Independence Center Job Openings  

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Date: November 22, 2021  

Name of Show:  Let’s Rethink This 

Episode title and number: Darryl Howard on How Work Supports Mental Health  

Brief summary of show: Today, I am talking with Darryl Howard, who became a member of Independence Center in 2019. He has since completed a transitional employment position and has his own part time job. He attends Clubhouse when he is not working at his job.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

0:54 – 2:40 Darryl’s Background  

4:30 - 8:30 Going Back to Work at Watlow 

10:20 – 13:27  Attending Clubhouse & Building Friendships  

List of resources mentioned in episode:  

Independence Center Transitional Employment Program 

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Date: November 15th, 2021 

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This 

Episode title and number: Finding Support at the Clubhouse with Raija Mitchell 

Brief summary of show: Today, I am so excited to be speaking with Independence Center member, Raija. Raija has been a member since 2012 and has developed relationships with other members that have been very supportive to her mental health recovery.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:19 - 4:42 Raija’s Background   

4:53 – 7:44 Working at the Clubhouse  

9:16 - 12:48 Finding Relationships & Joy in Volunteering at Clubhouse  

14:14 – 15:36 Being Yourself  

List of resources mentioned in episode:  

National Suicide Prevention Hotline   

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please talk to somebody. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “START” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741. 

National Sexual Assault Hotline 

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This week's episode is the 25th episode of the Let's Rethink This podcast. We are taking a moment to reflect and think back on the growth of the podcast. This episode features some of Abby's favorite responses to the question "If you could debunk one myth about mental illness, what would it be?"

Featured Stories

Brittny's Episode
Jackie's Episode
Karen's Episode
Brian's Episode 

Date: 10/25/2021 

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This  

Episode title and number:  Importance of Digital Connection with Marco Mino 

Brief summary of show: 

I am talking with Marco Mino today. Marco has been a member at Independence Center since 2013. Marco has accomplished a lot during his time with the Clubhouse and recently relocated to Punta Gorda Florida. He participates in the Hope Clubhouse near him as well as virtually with Independence Center. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

2:30 - 16:26 Marco's Story  

24:26 - 27:14 Stigma of Mental Illness  

28:47 - 32:38 Digital Expansion of Clubhouse  

List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading, social media handles:  

Clubhouse International  

Dancing with the St. Louis Stars  

Calls to action:  

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Date: 10/18/2021 

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This  

Episode title and number: Increasing Investment in Global Mental Health with Dr. Ingrid Daniels 

Brief summary of show: 

Today we are speaking with Dr. Ingrid Daniels, hailing all the way from South Africa. Dr. Daniels is the CEO of Cape Mental Health, the oldest community based mental health nonprofit organization in South Africa. She has a Master's in Social Science – Clinical Social Work. She then completed her PhD in Social Work at the University of Cape Town. She also serves as the President of World Federation of Mental Health. She is committed to addressing global mental health challenges particularly in South Africa and in LMIC’s. She continues to actively advocate and seek creative and innovation solutions to address the mental health service delivery gaps and to ensure that mental health becomes a reality for all global citizens. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:42 - 6:47 Dr. Daniels Background 

7:32 - 13:42 Cape Mental Health  

14:20 - 18:09 Mental Health Care in South Africa  

18:49 - 21:45 World Federation for Mental Health  

22:19 - 26:10 World Mental Health Day  

26:47 - 33:40 Investment in & Support of Mental Health Globally 

List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading, social media handles:  

Cape Mental Health  

Clubhouse International  

World Federation for Mental Health 

World Mental Health Congress  

Calls to action:  

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Date 10/11/2021 

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This  

Episode title and number: Raising Mentally Healthy Children with Julie Tang  

Brief summary of show: Julie Tang is a longtime supporter of Independence Center and founder of an organization called Starting the Conversation which is focused on raising mentally fit children. Since her retirement from the federal government, she has worked more closely with Starting the Conversation to build its impact and reach in the community. She is also currently pursuing her Masters of Social Work degree from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.  

Today we are going to talk to Julie about how the organization got it’s start, why it is so important to educate and support children  on mental health, and what the future of the organization looks like. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:36 - 2:25 Julie’s Background  

2:36 – 7:46  Inception of Starting the Conversation  

10:14 - 11:05 Talking about Mental Health More Openly  

11:30 - 15:29 Format & Audience of Panel Discussions 

17:09 - 22:55 Partnership with Gateway Region YMCA 

24:25 – 27:30 Master of Social Work  

List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading, social media handles:  

Upcoming Starting the Conversation Event – Tuesday, October 19th 

Starting the Conversation  

Gateway Region YMCA  

Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis 

Calls to action:  

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Date: 09/27/2021 

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This  

Episode title and number: Using Outreach to Build Community  

Brief summary of show: We are talking to Cassandra Burries and Naomi Holland today about the 3700 project, a disease management project through the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Cassandra is a member and a Board member at IC and Naomi is a staff leader for 3700. We are going to talk about both of their backgrounds, how they first got involved with 3700 project, how it operates within Independence Center and a couple other cool things they are working on. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:29 –  Naomi & Cassandra’s Introduction 

9:02 –  13:12 3700 Project  

13:14 – 18:55 Importance of Outreach for the 3700 Project  

18:56 - 20:24 Stages of Change Model  

26:14 – 30:48 Cassandra’s Work as A Peer Specialist  

List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading, social media handles:  

DMH 3700 Project  

Peer Support Program  

Stages of Change Model  

Calls to action:  

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