Our Story Isn't Over

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Mental health conversations with people who get it. Welcome to Our Story Isn't Over! In each episode, Elizabeth Noecker and Chandler Nolet from Youth MOVE PA share their lived experience to give you firsthand insight into what mental illness looks like and how we all can recover. This show is dedicated to providing hope that things can and do get better while normalizing healthy conversation about mental health. So whether you're feeling alone and misunderstood, or just want to better understand mental health, this is for you.

  1. 05/30/2025

    The Power of Creativity and Suicide Prevention

    In this inspiring episode of Our Story Isn't Over, we sit down with Diana Kaufman to explore the powerful intersection of creativity, resilience, and suicide prevention. Diana shares the mission behind the Hold On Campaign, a movement dedicated to spreading hope and awareness through art and advocacy. We close the episode with a moving original song co-written by Diana Kaufman and Mia Stegner, featuring vocals by Mia Stegner, production by Raymiah Jackson, and animation by Lucia Martinez Rojas. Learn more and discover how you can get involved at holdoncampaign.org.

    1h 31m

  2. 05/08/2025

    Empowering Youth and Young Adults

    In this insightful episode, hosts Elizabeth Noecker and Chandler Nolet sit down with Brittany Bodine to discuss effective ways to empower youth and young adults. They delve into practical strategies and share personal experiences on how to provide meaningful support during this critical stage of life. From fostering resilience and encouraging leadership to creating inclusive environments and offering mentorship, this conversation is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. Tune in to learn how we can collectively uplift and empower youth and young adults.

    55 min

  3. 01/24/2025

    Overcoming Addiction

    Chandler and Elizabeth have an inspiring conversation with Katelyn Bender about her incredible journey to overcoming addiction. Katelyn bravely opens up about her struggles, sharing the raw and honest details of her battle with addiction. She offers profound insights and discusses the valuable lessons she's learned along the way, providing hope and encouragement to others facing similar challenges. Her story is a powerful reminder of resilience, strength, and the possibility of recovery.

    23 min
  4. Youth MOVE Revolution

    11/21/2024

    Youth MOVE Revolution

    On this episode of "Our Story Isn't Over," we chat with Youth MOVE Revolution, a chapter of Youth MOVE National. Join Laryah, Rose, and Marc as they discuss the significance of the Catholic Youth Center and the importance of creating a space where youth feel safe, seen, and heard. Youth MOVE Revolution Website: https://ymrevolution.wildapricot.org/ Youth MOVE Revolution Linktree: youthmoverevolution | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

    29 min
  5. Season 4-2: Paolo del Vecchio on Youth Mental Health

    05/08/2024

    Season 4-2: Paolo del Vecchio on Youth Mental Health

    Conversations with Paolo del Vecchio, Director of the Office of Recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), delve into various topics including his personal recovery journey, youth mental health, and the significance of peer support. Paolo elaborates on SAMSHA's key priorities concerning youth mental health. SAMHSA’s National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification | SAMHSA Youth and Young Adults | SAMHSA Youth MOVE National Peer Center – Motivating Others Through Voices of Experience (youthmovepeercenter.org) Peer Recovery Center of Excellence (peerrecoverynow.org)

    35 min

  6. 01/19/2024

    Season 4-1: Meet the Sources of Strength Trainers & Post-Traumatic Growth

    In this episode we meet Mandie and Dan, two trainers from Youth MOVE PA's Sources of Strength program. Sources of Strength is a school-based upstream suicide prevention program that is evidence-based, strengths-based, and...well...just pretty based in general! Through our discussion we learn about the post-traumatic growth, the strengths wheel, and some fun stories about how Sources of Strength is changing the way schools approach mental health amongst students. Dan Krupinsky entered the behavioral health field in 2023 when he became a Certified Recovery Specialist and, shortly thereafter, a member of both PMHCA and PaPSC. As a proud graduate of Penn State’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, he is excited to use the skills that he has gained and honed over years of working with and in front of the public to do good and make a difference in his home state of Pennsylvania. Despite entering the behavioral health field as a professional relatively recently, he has years of experience working with children and young adults in various volunteer positions and is thrilled to finally be able to do it full-time. In his free time, Dan loves being active, exploring new places and attending live shows (especially music and comedy), as well as reading and watching too many TV shows and movies.  Mandie Burgess-Gonzalez worked as a physical therapist assistant in nursing homes from 2008-2020. Mandie started her bachelor’s degree in public health at Cedar Crest College because she felt she needed a change, but still wanted to work in a field that is helpful to others. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2023 while working at Lowe’s regional distribution center. After finishing her degree, Mandie became a part-time substitute teacher for the local school districts and enjoyed working with youth and young adults. Mandie is currently working toward a master’s degree in public health at Chamberlain University. In her free time, she spends time with her two children, her parents, her poodle, and her cat. She also likes travelling and watching old television shows.  To learn more about Sources of Strength, visit our website OR email us at ympa@youthmovepa.org Sign up for our newsletter and become a Youth MOVE PA member today!

    1h 1m

  7. 09/01/2023

    3-6: How Do I Hold All These Feels? (ft. Brody Valentin)

    In this episode we get to know one of Pennsylvania's coolest youth, Brody Valentin! We talk about what emotions are to us, how overwhelming emotions impact us, and shed some light on the age at which youth are beginning to understand their emotions. You don't want to miss this one! Brody is a 16-year-old 11th grader from Pennsylvania. He has struggled a lot with mental illness over the years due to parental abuse and having separated from his abusive mother at a young age. Growing up without a mother and living with an abusive father, Brody learned how to deal with heartache early. After losing his father to an asthma attack one September morning, he had to grow up fast, learning how to cook and use tools on his own. He had a difficult time in school due to being bullied and in 7th grade he experienced his first hospitalization. Thus began his journey to mental health recovery. Brody has been in and out of the psychiatric hospital over 10 times, been in partial programs 3 times and was placed in a residential treatment facility once. In residential, he experienced having his life threatened and was the victim of physical and sexual assault. Things became more challenging after he discovered he was gay in the 8th grade, but that didn’t stop Brody from finding his strength. This past summer he spoke at a conference where he had the chance to share his story with many people, during which he ended up meeting Youth MOVE PA. Now, Brody is very excited for what the future may hold. Want to be a guest on OSIO? Email me at: chris@pmhca.org Become a Youth MOVE PA member for free!

    37 min

  8. 08/01/2023

    3-5: I Hate People but I Feel Lonely (ft. Tyanna Marge & Zoe Small)

    In this episode we are introduced to two of Youth MOVE PA's newer staff! We discuss who we are, how we find our identities, the complicated feeling of loneliness and what we might really mean when we say, "we hate people". This episode's guests: Tyanna Marge is Youth MOVE PA's Administrative Support Coordinator for Sources of Strength Zoe Small is Youth MOVE PA's Community Outreach Coordinator Other stuff: "When the lonely feels just like the problem and the cure" - Click HERE for the poem by Javon Johnson referenced in this episode Become a member of Youth MOVE PA for free today!

    58 min
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Mental health conversations with people who get it. Welcome to Our Story Isn't Over! In each episode, Elizabeth Noecker and Chandler Nolet from Youth MOVE PA share their lived experience to give you firsthand insight into what mental illness looks like and how we all can recover. This show is dedicated to providing hope that things can and do get better while normalizing healthy conversation about mental health. So whether you're feeling alone and misunderstood, or just want to better understand mental health, this is for you.

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  • Creator
    Youth MOVE PA
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Youth MOVE PA
  • Show Website
    Our Story Isn't Over