Mind of Texas

KUT & KUTX Studios
  • 5.0 (6)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Host Ike Evans brings you accessible, in-depth guest discussions on mental health in the Lone Star State, with an emphasis on Black and Brown voices. By shining a spotlight on often-overlooked but seemingly-ubiquitous issues, Mind of Texas aims to mitigate some of the stigma around talking about mental health, especially in these historically underprivileged communities. You’ll hear from researchers, industry professionals, and even folks in the throes of coping with Texas’ complexities themselves. Mind of Texas, which comes out the second Wednesday of each month, is a co-production of KUT and KUTX Studios and UT’s Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.

Episodes

  1. 12/06/2023

    Chronicling Resilience in the Rio Grande Valley

    In the series finale of Mind of Texas, Ike uncovers the threads between historical research, community engagement, and minority mental health in one of Texas’ most troubled regions. You’ll hear from Dr. Monica Martinez, author of The Injustice Never Leaves You: Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas, alongside researchers Stephanie Childress, PhD/Assistant Instructor for UT’s American Studies Department […] The post Chronicling Resilience in the Rio Grande Valley appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    1h 3m

  2. 11/08/2023

    Children’s Grief

    Children often have it the hardest in terms of personal loss, and kid gloves can only go so far. In this penultimate episode, Ike interviews Laura Olague and Kathy Revtyak of the Children’s Grief Center of El Paso to discuss ambiguous grief, secondary loss, bereavement, coping processes and more. The post Children’s Grief appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    54 min

  3. 10/11/2023

    Mental Health in Texas Public Schools

    Texas schools can present a tough environment, yet the voices that most need to be heard rarely make it to the ear of policymakers. Ike and Andrew Hairston of Texas Appleseed talk the 88th Texas Legislative Session, lived experience with mental health, and how we can potentially make learning atmospheres more conducive for healthy development. […] The post Mental Health in Texas Public Schools appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    51 min

  4. 09/13/2023

    Community Resilience in Youth

    September is Suicide Prevention Month, and over the last several years, data has emerged indicating an alarming increase in the suicide rates for Black youth. In the third episode of Mind of Texas, host Ike Evans navigates a hard conversation with Krystal Grimes, MS, LPC, Director of Inclusion & Resilience at Bastrop County Cares and “Rue Dashnaw”, […] The post Community Resilience in Youth appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    33 min

  5. 08/09/2023

    Austin State Hospital: Then & Now

    The second installment of Mind of Texas dives headfirst into Austin State Hospital’s oral history project with UT professor emeritus Dr. King Davis and historic preservation coordinator D.D. Clark to learn what state hospital archives teach us about mental health and equity today. In part two, peer support specialist Parker LaCombe chimes in with her experiences […] The post Austin State Hospital: Then & Now appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    44 min

  6. 07/12/2023

    Minority Mental Health: Women Knowledge Workers in Higher Education Show Themselves Out

    In the series premiere of Mind of Texas, host Ike Evans explores Dr. M. Yvonne Taylor’s research into how the gendered and racialized organizational structure of large universities affected women in a way that made their Great Resignation a uniquely painful one. In the second half of this rich conversation, Ike and Yvonne are joined by Black […] The post Minority Mental Health: Women Knowledge Workers in Higher Education Show Themselves Out appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    38 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Trailer: Mind of Texas

    Texas is a big and diverse state. And so are the minds of the people in it. Mind of Texas is a new podcast focused on mental health in our society, particularly among people of color. The podcast launches on July 12 with new episodes available on the second Wednesday of each month. Hosted by […] The post Trailer: Mind of Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

Host Ike Evans brings you accessible, in-depth guest discussions on mental health in the Lone Star State, with an emphasis on Black and Brown voices. By shining a spotlight on often-overlooked but seemingly-ubiquitous issues, Mind of Texas aims to mitigate some of the stigma around talking about mental health, especially in these historically underprivileged communities. You’ll hear from researchers, industry professionals, and even folks in the throes of coping with Texas’ complexities themselves. Mind of Texas, which comes out the second Wednesday of each month, is a co-production of KUT and KUTX Studios and UT’s Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.

Information

  • Channel
    KUT & KUTX Studios
  • Creator
    KUT & KUTX Studios, Ike Evans
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 KUT & KUTX Studios | Moody College of Communication
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    Mind of Texas

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