The Pittsburgh Convos by Storyburgh

The Pittsburgh Convos by Storyburgh

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The Pittsburgh Convos by Storyburgh episodes

  • Ep.3 - Mary Beth Spang, Psy.D. candidate from Southside: mental health, OCD, (iterated) diagnosis

    “The Convos,” a podcast series by Storyburgh, is hosted by its Founding Director, Will Halim. In the second episode, we are joined by Mary Beth Spang from Southside, and the discussion covers a range of intriguing topics:

    • Mary Beth’s connection with Pamela Monk, the ringleader of StoryburghLive!, and their collaborative efforts in the Storyburgh project.
    • Her journey as a working therapist dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which inspired her to pursue a doctorate degree in Psychology at Carlow University. Prior to this, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State and Harvard respectively.
    • The pressing issue of the scarcity of mental health professionals, attributed to the challenges in acquiring the necessary qualifications and accreditations to practice in this field.
    • The use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), emphasizing the critical role of accurate mental health diagnoses. The discussion also delves into the various treatment options and diagnosis. Both of them may require several iterations for optimal results.

      • Mary Beth Spang is also the Storyburgh's #BridgingYourMind mental health editor.

      1 hr 6 min
    • Ep.2 - Amber Thompson from Sharpsburg, founder of de-bias: racism, equity, nonprofit, accountability

      “The Convos,” Storyburgh’s podcast series, is hosted by Will Halim and this second episode features Amber Thompson of Sharpsburg, covers her experiences and insights on transparency and challenges living in Pittsburgh.

      We discuss issues such as racism, misogyny, and the struggle for equity in education and the workforce as well as the challenges of non-profit organizations and the need for measurable values.
      We highlight the importance of data and accountability in decision-making and the need for intentional efforts to ensure inclusivity and accessibility at events and initiatives.

      1 hr 45 min
    • Ep.1 - Josh Lucas, founder of Work Hard and Tandem: philanthropy, AI, transparency & accountability

      “The Convos,” Storyburgh’s podcast series, is hosted by Will Halim and in this inaugural episode features Josh Lucas, the dynamic and inspiring leader of Work Hard Pittsburgh, covers the following topics:

      • the challenges of philanthropy, technological advancements, and societal changes
      • the impact of technology, potential challenges for the future, and the importance of open dialogue
      • the need for transparent conversations that lead to accountability for everyone and all organizations, including foundations and non-profit organizations

        • And, last but not least, having critics are critical—no pun intended—for the growth of individuals and institutions alike; without their input, our potential for self-improvement remains constrained, if any.

        1 hr 38 min

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