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WIBW is taking a stand for the mental health of our community. Kansas ranks last in the nation for mental healthcare.

  1. Episode 47: Helping your kids cope through school, summer

    9H AGO

    Episode 47: Helping your kids cope through school, summer

    The school year is winding down. But parents, take note: stress doesn’t end for kids once summer vacation arrives. We’re giving you tools for both experiences in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast.School counselors Mallory Jacobs with Topeka Public Schools and Nick Brummet with Clay Center Community Schools offer insights into what’s taking a toll on mental health of young people, and why summer brings its own set of concerns. They offer signs to watch for that could indicate your child is struggling, and practical advice to connect, communicate and support.

    34 min
  2. Episode 46: Helping athletes handle the heat - and what you can learn from it!

    APR 14

    Episode 46: Helping athletes handle the heat - and what you can learn from it!

    We've seen athletes at the highest levels struggle under pressure. It's something Dr. Anne Weese works with at the college level as director of mental wellness and sports psychology for Kansas State University Athletics. In this Hear me. See me. podcast, she explains how stress and pressure impact us mentally and physically, and why it's an extra challenge for young people. She also shares strategies for the playing field that we all can use in the workplace, too.

    37 min
  3. Episode 45: Crafting connections for rural women

    MAR 10

    Episode 45: Crafting connections for rural women

    Rachelle Coe launched “Wild Haven” specifically to reach women in rural areas. She says the farm and ranch life can be uniquely demanding for women, and she wants to help them foster connections, rather than feel isolated. Rachelle shares what led her to this mission on the Hear me. See me. podcast.

    27 min
  4. Episode 44: Using words to heal, connect

    FEB 24

    Episode 44: Using words to heal, connect

    Words have power to make you think and help you heal. Poet and spoken word artist Matt Spezia shares how he uses words to help himself and others in this Hear me. See me. episode. Matt is a multi-national award winning artist, who often visits mental health-related themes in his work. In March, he'll present for a second time at Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Kansas Statehouse. In this conversation, Matt reveals what first motivated him to advocate for mental health awareness, and what he hopes people take away from his poems.

    31 min
  5. Episode 43: Human trafficking targets mental health vulnerabilities

    FEB 10

    Episode 43: Human trafficking targets mental health vulnerabilities

    Many factors can make someone vulnerable to human trafficking. Mental health and well-being are a big part of it. Patti Mellard, who started the Rotary Club of Community Action against Human Trafficking, and Jennifer Montgomery, who received a Rotary Fellowship to address the issue globally, dive into the connections in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast. Hear how past trauma and other factors put people at risk, and the signs we all can watch for.

    41 min
  6. Episode 42: Mental illness is journey for family, friends

    JAN 27

    Episode 42: Mental illness is journey for family, friends

    Madison Schmitt started struggling as a teenager. It lead to a diagnosis with forms of severe, persistent mental illness. She said she was fortunate to have the support of her parents. Her father David said they learned many lessons watching Madison navigate highs and lows, in part with the help of NAMI Kansas. Their conversation shares the realities of how mental illness does not come with a quick, permanent fix. They also reflect on the best ways to support someone who’s struggling.

    39 min
  7. Episode 41: Jails, prisons as mental health facilities

    JAN 13

    Episode 41: Jails, prisons as mental health facilities

    Shawnee Co., Kan. Corrections Director Brian Cole says jails and prisons have become our society’s de facto mental health treatment facilities. It led to the county breaking ground in August 2024 on a dedicated behavioral unit at the jail. In this conversation, Cole shares how the increased need for mental health care impacts inmates who need help, staff who care for them, and victims waiting for justice.

    34 min
  8. Episode 40: All the holiday feelings... One-on-one with Ariel Ludwig

    12/09/2025

    Episode 40: All the holiday feelings... One-on-one with Ariel Ludwig

    The most wonderful time of the year can be the toughest for many of us. We dive into the emotions of the season on our latest Hear me. See me. podcast. Ariel Ludwig with Valeo Behavioral Health in Topeka says expectations can add to stress and anxiety, and also grief and depression. Hear his strategies to understand why we’re feeling all the feelings, and how to cope with them.

    35 min
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WIBW is taking a stand for the mental health of our community. Kansas ranks last in the nation for mental healthcare.

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  • Creator
    WIBW
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Hear Me See Me