Around the Embers

Mitchell Jeffery, M.A., CDP
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Around the Embers: A Fireside Chat is a candid conversation series for healthcare and behavioral health leaders navigating the complex, human side of running an organization. Hosted by Mitchell Jeffery, Founder of The Ember Collective, each episode pulls up a chair with operators, clinicians, and industry voices to talk about what actually happens behind the scenes — the people decisions, the culture pivots, the compliance landmines, and the leadership lessons that don't make it into the polished case studies. Less PowerPoint, more truth. We dig into how independently owned SUD treatment programs, psychiatric practices, and assisted living facilities are building stronger teams, smarter systems, and healthier workplaces — without losing the human element that drew them to this work in the first place.

Episodes

  1. May 28

    Second Chances: Candace Thompson on Trauma-Informed Care and Hiring Former Felons

    The conversation with Candace Thompson covers the work of Yeahyoutoo, a community-based organization dedicated to trauma-informed care and support for former convicted female felons. It explores the challenges of helping people, the benefits of hiring convicted felons, considerations for organizations looking to hire this population, and misconceptions about helping others. Takeaways Trauma-informed careSupporting convicted felons Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Yayutoo05:22 Benefits of Hiring Convicted Felons17:36 Misconceptions About Helping Others

    21 min

  2. May 19

    Burnout, Silent Quitting, and Men's Mental Health with Chris Kourtakis

    The conversation delves into the importance of men's mental health advocacy, the impact of burnout in the workplace, recognizing burnout and silent quitting, addressing burnout and seeking help, the importance of human connection in the workplace, and changing perceptions in high-achieving positions. Takeaways Men's mental health advocacyRecognizing and addressing burnout in the workplace Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background06:01 Impact of Burnout in the Workplace13:00 Addressing Burnout and Seeking Help19:02 Changing Perceptions in High-Achieving Positions

    26 min
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Around the Embers: A Fireside Chat is a candid conversation series for healthcare and behavioral health leaders navigating the complex, human side of running an organization. Hosted by Mitchell Jeffery, Founder of The Ember Collective, each episode pulls up a chair with operators, clinicians, and industry voices to talk about what actually happens behind the scenes — the people decisions, the culture pivots, the compliance landmines, and the leadership lessons that don't make it into the polished case studies. Less PowerPoint, more truth. We dig into how independently owned SUD treatment programs, psychiatric practices, and assisted living facilities are building stronger teams, smarter systems, and healthier workplaces — without losing the human element that drew them to this work in the first place.

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  • Creator
    Mitchell Jeffery, M.A., CDP
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mitchell Jeffery, M.A., CDP