Whole New Worlds

Whole New Worlds

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Whole New Worlds episodes

  • Peanut Butter Sandwiches
    Everyone in the family has a role: Jade’s the goofy one, Paul’s the helper, and Alexis is the “mom” among the kids. Together they’re a dream team—like a PB&J sandwich. Tomorrow they’re going home.  This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review.  To donate to Primo Center text “NewWorlds” to 44321.  To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.
    17 min
  • Food For Thought
    Food plays a major role in our lives. At Primo Center, the kitchen is where community starts.     This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center.   Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review.    To support Primo Center text NewWorlds to 44321.    For more information about how that money gets spent, check out primocenter.org   Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.
    12 min
  • Bonus: The Thunderbird Therapist
    One of the largest barriers to therapy for the homeless community is the physical travel involved with accessing those mental health services. Dr. Bhaskar Sripada decided he’d come to them. This episode describes Dr. Sridapada’s journey of providing mental health services to the vulnerable homeless population in Chicago through Primo Center and before.   This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center.   Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review.    To support Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321.    For more information about how that money gets spent, check out primocenter.org   Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.
    15 min
  • What We Do
    Thousands of people are living in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Some of those shelters are run by Primo Center, the largest provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families in Chicago. Primo Center which does things a little differently. Co-hosts Jesse Betend and Ron Brown take you to Primo’s Sangamon shelter to meet the families, hear their stories, and learn how their approach is different -- and why it’s so successful. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To support Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. For more information about how that money gets spent, check out primocenter.org Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.
    13 min
  • The Primo Center's prescription for a lockdown

    COVID-19 affected everyone's lives in different ways. At the Primo Center for Women and Children, the coronavirus dealt another difficult challenge to the residents and staff. In this episode, Ron interviews Primo Center health care professionals about how they're dealing with the coronavirus on top of a multitude of emotional and financial stresses.

    This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center.   
    Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review.   
    To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321.   
    To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org.   

    Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

    18 min
  • The Primo Center's prescription for a lockdown
    COVID-19 affected everyone's lives in different ways. At the Primo Center for Women and Children, the coronavirus dealt another difficult challenge to the residents and staff. In this episode, Ron interviews Primo Center health care professionals about how they're dealing with the coronavirus on top of a multitude of emotional and financial stresses.
    18 min
  • Paying it Forward

    Building a community that returns like family to give back is called paying it forward. Jasmine and Ryan are just two examples of former Primo Center residents who help out after they've moved on to whole new worlds.     

    This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center.   
    Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review.   
    To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321.   
    To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org.   

    Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

    9 min
  • Paying it Forward
    Building a community that returns like family to give back is called paying it forward. Jasmine and Ryan are just two examples of former Primo Center residents who help out after they've moved on to whole new worlds.     This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center.   Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review.    To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321.    To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org.   Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.
    9 min
  • Bonus: Handling Compassion Fatigue

    Primo Center Clinical Director Trevaughn Davis-Neal explains how she helps team members stay strong for their clients.   


    This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center.   
    Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review.   
    To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321.   
    To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org.   

    Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

    9 min
  • Bonus: Handling Compassion Fatigue
    Primo Center Clinical Director Trevaughn Davis-Neal explains how she helps team members stay strong for their clients.    This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review.  To donate to Primo Center text “NewWorlds” to 44321.  To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.
    9 min

About Whole New Worlds

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Thousands of people are living in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Some of those shelters are run by Primo Center - Primo Center is the largest provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families in Chicago. They do things a little differently -- they don’t kick families out. They provide wrap-around mental health services and offer innovative programs including a Girl Scout Troop.