https://simplecast.com Hope Happens Here is hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Kate Gosney. Kate’s broad experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment allows her to present authentic and meaningful conversations about mental health, dive deep into topics like suicide prevention, substance use disorders, mental health equity, resources and even explore timely issues like dealing with mental illness during a world pandemic. Along the way, Hope Happens Here will continually spotlight brilliant voices from our community, showcasing the powerful the work being done to provide best-in-class mental health care and resources to all. Hope Happens Here will be a place for intimate and insightful conversations around all aspects of mental health in Orange County and beyond. Hope Happens Here will explore the real experiences that people are facing in our community today, reflecting on stories, experiences and research that will help us all learn and grow together. Hope Happens Here. May we all be well en Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:00:10 +0000 https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8b16313f-cfc7-4f60-ab41-3ec16a3b41ad/50bac2af-ba15-4867-b601-1371ac6a1bab/3000x3000/hhh-pod-coverat1000x-100.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Hope Happens Here is hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Kate Gosney. Kate’s broad experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment allows her to present authentic and meaningful conversations about mental health, dive deep into topics like suicide prevention, substance use disorders, mental health equity, resources and even explore timely issues like dealing with mental illness during a world pandemic. Along the way, Hope Happens Here will continually spotlight brilliant voices from our community, showcasing the powerful the work being done to provide best-in-class mental health care and resources to all. Hope Happens Here will be a place for intimate and insightful conversations around all aspects of mental health in Orange County and beyond. Hope Happens Here will explore the real experiences that people are facing in our community today, reflecting on stories, experiences and research that will help us all learn and grow together. Hope Happens Here. May we all be well Be Well OC no https://feeds.simplecast.com/jzdDkt_A hope happens here, be well oc, covid-19, mental health, behavioral health, substance use disorder, mental illness, substance use, wellness, mental disorders, mental wellness Be Well OC Michelle@ideahall.com 5ef0de87-4f54-443e-bca1-57208ac9048b Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-michelle-jo-park-25yJTmBF Dr. Michelle Jo Park: Meeting Seniors Where They Are Be Well OC 00:51:56 Dr. Michelle Jo Park works with the Council on Aging – Southern California, where she serves as the program psychiatrist for its ReConnect Program. She shares how her practice has changed over the course of the pandemic, including the benefits and obstacles of an all-virtual practice. She also discusses the impact of the pandemic has had on our older adult population. Dr. Michelle Jo Park works with the Council on Aging – Southern California, where she serves as the program psychiatrist for its ReConnect Program. She shares how her practice has changed over the course of the pandemic, including the benefits and obstacles of an all-virtual practice. She also discusses the impact of the pandemic has had on our older adult population. no full 18 2237872c-7c49-4c30-b8f8-6383a44a1b38 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dani-milliken-EcAOBP7S Dr. Dani Milliken & Liz Hawkins: Demystifying Mental Health Treatment Be Well OC 00:54:08 Dr. Dani Milliken serves as the Director of Mental Health at CHOC, Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Liz Hawkins is a long-time volunteer at CHOC and mental health advocate. In this episode, they discuss what mental health treatment for children and teens actually looks like and help to demystify that process. They also share insights that may be helpful to caretakers seeking mental health treatment for their children. Dr. Dani Milliken serves as the Director of Mental Health at CHOC, Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Liz Hawkins is a long-time volunteer at CHOC and mental health advocate. In this episode, they discuss what mental health treatment for children and teens actually looks like and help to demystify that process. They also share insights that may be helpful to caretakers seeking mental health treatment for their children. no full 17 83a5ff7e-124b-4682-83a7-b8312c4f9771 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/andi-long-1LAoRdDt Andi Long: They Didn't Know We Were Seeds Be Well OC 00:31:36 Andi Long is the founder of the Bloom Foundation, a social-emotional learning program that encourages middle and high school girls to grow from bullying. Having experienced bullying when she was younger, Andi took the lessons she learned and created this curriculum to help the next generation of young women cope with bullying incidents. In this episode, Andi discusses cyberbullying among teens, its effects and how girls can navigate bullying experiences. Andi Long is the founder of the Bloom Foundation, a social-emotional learning program that encourages middle and high school girls to grow from bullying. Having experienced bullying when she was younger, Andi took the lessons she learned and created this curriculum to help the next generation of young women cope with bullying incidents. In this episode, Andi discusses cyberbullying among teens, its effects and how girls can navigate bullying experiences. no full 16 1b8fa8bf-c8f5-49e8-af82-da6353f72883 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/15-orlando-johnice-PvalrebL Johnice Williams & Orlando Vera: Nothing About Us Without Us Be Well OC 00:46:10 Johnice Williams and Orlando Vera are co-founders of Peer Voices of OC, a group that works to empower individuals who live with mental health conditions. They share their experiences navigating the mental health care system, the need for self-advocacy and the stigma associated with mental health. Johnice Williams and Orlando Vera are co-founders of Peer Voices of OC, a group that works to empower individuals who live with mental health conditions. They share their experiences navigating the mental health care system, the need for self-advocacy and the stigma associated with mental health. no full 15 ff67382d-3a87-4ae4-9e86-f53d8b74f7ed Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/da-todd-spitzer-Ry2Mu_nG District Attorney Todd Spitzer: The Societal Cost of Mental Illness Be Well OC 00:30:08 Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has been involved in the criminal justice system for more than 20 years. During that time, he has seen how mental illness and substance use disorders impact society as a whole and the devastation they can have on families. In this episode, he shares some of his insights - both personal and professional - as well as what is happening in Orange County's mental health arena. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has been involved in the criminal justice system for more than 20 years. During that time, he has seen how mental illness and substance use disorders impact society as a whole and the devastation they can have on families. In this episode, he shares some of his insights - both personal and professional - as well as what is happening in Orange County's mental health arena. no full 14 169c81bd-1cf4-439b-9c03-b92b0a37fdfa Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/marsha-staring-ueTIFz3R Marsha Staring: A Story of Recovery and Resilience Be Well OC 00:51:12 Ten years ago, if you had told Marsha Staring that she'd be where she is today, she would have told you that you would have a better chance of having coffee with God. Once homeless and living with drug use and alcoholism, Marsha has transformed her life. She is now 9 years sober and works every day to help others who are in need. This is her story. Ten years ago, if you had told Marsha Staring that she'd be where she is today, she would have told you that you would have a better chance of having coffee with God. Once homeless and living with drug use and alcoholism, Marsha has transformed her life. She is now 9 years sober and works every day to help others who are in need. This is her story. no full 13 f6be23b3-e324-4779-a7a6-a4c39890b02b Wed, 2 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/daniel-patterson-4lUoPBSu Daniel Patterson: Creating Life Tools from Life Experiences Be Well OC 00:51:36 Daniel Patterson is a strong advocate for adolescent mental health and wellness. Drawing on his experience as a former educator, as well as someone in recovery, he discusses the importance of prioritizing teens' well-being. Daniel Patterson is a strong advocate for adolescent mental health and wellness. Drawing on his experience as a former educator, as well as someone in recovery, he discusses the importance of prioritizing teens' well-being. no full 12 7ac2e602-4701-467a-aad9-d5479b759780 Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sheriff-don-barnes-iFgeLj3c Sheriff Don Barnes: Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System Be Well OC 00:36:32 Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes has been in law enforcement for more than 30 years. Today, he discusses the relationship between the mental health and wellness of communities and the criminal justice system. Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes has been in law enforcement for more than 30 years. Today, he discusses the relationship between the mental health and wellness of communities and the criminal justice system. no full 11 64045f91-6fd0-4ac8-a064-64d37486713a Wed, 5 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-chau-2KcxtodR Dr. Clayton Chau: Navigating a Community Through a Pandemic Be Well OC 00:44:56 Dr. Clayton Chau has had a busy past year. As the director of the Orange County Health Care Agency and acting county health officer, he has helped Orange County to navigate the pandemic. During this episode, he discusses the importance of community in addressing physical and mental health challenges, as well as his own personal experiences. Dr. Clayton Chau has had a busy past year. As the director of the Orange County Health Care Agency and acting county health officer, he has helped Orange County to navigate the pandemic. During this episode, he discusses the importance of community in addressing physical and mental health challenges, as well as his own personal experiences. no full 10 b636ad08-fbc6-4bd6-91d1-374a8aa16d34 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-mario-I4jvGBiJ Dr. Mario San Bartolome: The Perfect Storm Be Well OC 00:32:00 Dr. Mario specializes in addiction. During this episode, he shares pertinent information about addiction and also discusses how COVID-19 has impacted those struggling with addiction and substance use disorders. Dr. Mario specializes in addiction. During this episode, he shares pertinent information about addiction and also discusses how COVID-19 has impacted those struggling with addiction and substance use disorders. no full 9 9432c1df-55a0-4c83-b97c-dbf519dc5821 Wed, 7 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ellen-ahn-0WAI2ape Ellen Ahn: Checking In on the AAPI Community Be Well OC 00:55:04 Ellen Ahn has served as the Executive Director of Korean Community Services for the past 15 years. Prior to her current position there, she worked as a corporate attorney. Not feeling emboldened by her career path, she discovered her true passion for mental health through a volunteer position at Korean Community Services. Ellen discusses how the current hateful environment and recent events are impacting the mental health of the AAPI community and how that community is working to cope and heal. Ellen Ahn has served as the Executive Director of Korean Community Services for the past 15 years. Prior to her current position there, she worked as a corporate attorney. Not feeling emboldened by her career path, she discovered her true passion for mental health through a volunteer position at Korean Community Services. Ellen discusses how the current hateful environment and recent events are impacting the mental health of the AAPI community and how that community is working to cope and heal. no full 8 3e0ed029-3fe7-40c3-ab27-fa5f0ddbc1a8 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/7-iliana-soto-welty-Tn9O5v1t Iliana Soto Welty: Drawing Out Stigma Be Well OC 00:50:22 Having worked with ethnic communities for nearly 20 years, Iliana Soto Welty is keenly aware of the stigma and barriers that each ethnic community in Orange County faces as it relates to mental health. She discusses these struggles, as well as a unique way that she and MECCA are working with these communities to create healing. Having worked with ethnic communities for nearly 20 years, Iliana Soto Welty is keenly aware of the stigma and barriers that each ethnic community in Orange County faces as it relates to mental health. She discusses these struggles, as well as a unique way that she and MECCA are working with these communities to create healing. no full 7 5f9babbb-c2ca-4029-a6c7-1a9b260cf0eb Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/6-dr-heather-williams-ozwwBwtU Dr. Heather Williams: Trained in Everything but Their Own Mental Health Be Well OC 00:44:38 First responders deal with trauma every single day. Yet, they are often not trained in how to maintain their own mental wellness. Dr. Heather Williams, who specializes in helping first responders with their mental health, discusses the gaps that exist and the barriers – both internal and external – that first responders often face in regards to mental health and wellness. First responders deal with trauma every single day. Yet, they are often not trained in how to maintain their own mental wellness. Dr. Heather Williams, who specializes in helping first responders with their mental health, discusses the gaps that exist and the barriers – both internal and external – that first responders often face in regards to mental health and wellness. no full 6 a6a486f9-337b-4c64-8860-b4cf7d868307 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/5-kay-warren-BJQNluY9 Kay Warren: Embracing Brokenness on the Road to Healing Be Well OC 00:53:40 After losing her son to suicide, Kay’s passion for mental health and wellness became even stronger. She shares the important role that the faith community can play in helping those who are struggling. After losing her son to suicide, Kay’s passion for mental health and wellness became even stronger. She shares the important role that the faith community can play in helping those who are struggling. kay warren, rick warren, saddleback church no full 5 c7da2f86-bd25-4c13-b9e5-1323a3944359 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/4-dr-adela-cruz-f8DETsHZ Dr. Adela Cruz: Going Back To School? Be Well OC 00:42:09 As kids continue to return to the classroom, their new “normal” will look much different than it did pre-COVID. Dr. Adela Cruz discusses how students, parents and professionals in her district are coping and adapting. As kids continue to return to the classroom, their new “normal” will look much different than it did pre-COVID. Dr. Adela Cruz discusses how students, parents and professionals in her district are coping and adapting. no full 4 2cd6aa0c-7a43-4ad5-b6f5-3f715f6ab40e Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/1-steve-pitman-Z3MfRH2J Steve Pitman: One Size Does Not Fit All Be Well OC 00:48:59 Growing up with a brother who suffered from a severe mental illness, Steve learned how important it is to support those struggling with mental health issues. He shares how that has inspired and informed the work he does today. Growing up with a brother who suffered from a severe mental illness, Steve learned how important it is to support those struggling with mental health issues. He shares how that has inspired and informed the work he does today. no full 1 599241b9-693e-451e-8580-5b3f1985c57c Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/2-heather-huszti-CziUDZh7 Dr. Heather Huszti: A Parallel Epidemic Be Well OC 00:46:04 Working on the front lines with children, therapists and the clinical team at Children's Hospital of Orange County, Dr. Heather Huszti shares what’s going on in the world of mental health as it relates to kids and the pandemic, and practical steps we can take to support them. Working on the front lines with children, therapists and the clinical team at Children's Hospital of Orange County, Dr. Heather Huszti shares what’s going on in the world of mental health as it relates to kids and the pandemic, and practical steps we can take to support them. no full 2 67b3b741-2151-49e4-8b8d-0a59eaadb352 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michelle@ideahall.com (Be Well OC) https://hope-happens-here-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/3-dr-miguel-gallardo-SIBxLXDy Dr. Miguel Gallardo: Changing the Narrative Be Well OC 00:51:50 Dr. Miguel’s approach to mental health care is simple – let me learn what works for you, your culture and your community and use that power to find a better way to be. Hear from him about the issues facing our ethnic communities and how we can make our approach to mental health care more inclusive. Dr. Miguel’s approach to mental health care is simple – let me learn what works for you, your culture and your community and use that power to find a better way to be. Hear from him about the issues facing our ethnic communities and how we can make our approach to mental health care more inclusive. no full 3