The Invisible Americans

Rural Mental Health with Jeff Winton | Escaping Poverty with Dapper Dan


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In this episode, we discuss suicide. If you are having thoughts of self-harm, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at phone number 988. Please listen with care.

First up, Jeff Winton shares the story of how his nephew's death inspired him to start Rural Minds, which provides mental health assistance to those living in rural counties across America.


Then fashion icon Dapper Dan tells the story of his life growing up poor in Harlem, eventually traveling to Africa, and then creating a fashion brand based on Africanizing American clothes.

For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, ⁠see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website⁠.

The Invisible Americans Podcast is a non-profit communications organization. Its mission is to end child poverty. The podcast is hosted by Co-Presidents Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins.

Music for this and all episodes is provided by Bridget St. John. Audio editing by Sylvester P. Lukasiewicz. Show notes and transcript by Amy Yoder.

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