Voices of NEXUS

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A podcast series featuring leading experts discussing and debating questions about mental health for women, youth, and people in contact with the justice system.

  1. 08/21/2023

    The Cost of Mental Health Inequities

    Following the release of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute's ‘The Economic Burden of Mental Health Inequities in the United States’ report, policy experts Molly Burich and Daniel Dawes, JD, explore the intricacies of a fractured, inequitable system, outlining potential policy changes for improvement. Explore a seminal research report and understand its implications for mental health reform in our society.  Guest: Daniel Dawes, JD Hosted by Molly Burich, Senior Director, Head of Public Policy, Otsuka

  2. 04/27/2023

    Healing & Recovering From PTS

    Though post-traumatic stress (PTS) can feel insurmountable, recovery is possible. To make the complex journey of healing from PTS more approachable, board-certified psychiatrists Dr. Napoleon Higgins and Dr. Alauna Curry break down the anatomy of trauma, offer their approaches to treatment, and share their methods for radical self-care. Listen to learn how to incorporate these approaches into your PTS healing process.  Guests: Dr. Napoleon Higgins and Dr. Alauna Curry Hosted by Gabe Howard, Bipolar Speaker & Podcast Host gabe@gabehoward.com https://www.gabehoward.com/

  3. 03/20/2023

    Peer-Support for Mental Health and Trauma

    Peer-support expert and activist Vesper Moore and youth advocate Felicity Krueger join Gabe Howard to discuss peer-support’s vital role in answering what healthcare systems and educational institutions are missing: symmetry of understanding. Characterized as honest conversations between people with shared experiences, peer support has great potential to empower adolescents in their journeys with mental health and trauma. Moore and Krueger discuss why peer support can be an especially valuable tool for adolescents, where it can be incorporated into wider practice, and how its risks can be mitigated. Listen to learn about how to navigate peer support among your friends and community.  Guests: Felicity Krueger and Vesper Moore Hosted by Gabe Howard, Bipolar Speaker & Podcast Host gabe@gabehoward.com https://www.gabehoward.com/

  4. 01/09/2023

    Cultural Perspectives on Trauma

    Voices of NEXUS invites listeners to explore the interconnectedness of racial injustice and trauma with guests Juliet Dorris-Williams, author and executive director of The P.E.E.R. Center, and Dr. Jenny Wang, founder of Asians for Mental Health. Dorris-Williams and Dr. Wang share their perspectives on the current climate within the Black and AAPI communities while discussing specific barriers to diagnosis and treatment. Learn from these leading experts as they invoke hope for the future and explore steps toward inclusion.  Guests: Juliet Dorris-Williams, MSW, LISW-S; and Jenny Wang, PhD Hosted by Gabe Howard, Bipolar Speaker & Podcast Host gabe@gabehoward.com https://www.gabehoward.com/

  5. 11/14/2022

    Understanding the Broad Impact of Trauma

    Tara Galovski, PhD, Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division at the National Center for PTSD, and Gerard Ilaria, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director of the Center for Trauma and Addiction at Weill Cornell Medicine, discuss the broad impact of trauma and uncover the misconceptions surrounding PTS. Drawing upon their experiences with veterans, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community, Galovski and Ilaria discuss how listeners can best address and understand diverse responses to trauma and its impact on the communities they serve. Guests: Tara Galovski, PhD; and Gerard Ilaria, MSW, LCSW Hosted by Gabe Howard, Bipolar Speaker & Podcast Host gabe@gabehoward.com https://www.gabehoward.com/

  6. 02/25/2022

    What is Trauma?

    ADAA sits down with ADAA Member Paul Greene, PhD to discuss the many aspects of trauma: what it is, how it’s different from PTSD and stress, and how to get help if suffering from a traumatic experience. Guest: Paul Greene, PhD, ADAA Member

  7. 12/07/2021

    Lessons From Lived Experience in Mental Health: A Mental Health Advocate’s Transition From Youth to Adulthood

    Francesca Bas, an accomplished 20-year-old college student and mental health advocate, discusses her transition from youth to adulthood and the challenges she faced along her journey. Since recovering from her eating disorder, she has dedicated her life to advocating for mental health and providing direct support to those struggling through volunteering for several facilities and participating in a TEDx talk titled, “Life After Anorexia: You Are Not Your Disorder.” Guest: Francesca Bas, Mental Health Advocate Hosted by Gabe Howard, Bipolar Speaker & Podcast Host gabe@gabehoward.com https://www.gabehoward.com/

  8. 11/15/2021

    Lessons From Lived Experience in Mental Health: A Mother’s Struggle With Suicidal Ideation

    Emergency physician Dr. Loice Swisher shares her journey with navigating her own emotional trauma after her daughter was diagnosed with severe neurological damage caused by a brain tumor. At the time of the diagnosis, Dr. Swisher’s devotion to her daughter and career led her to hide her own mental health challenges, which eventually peaked in suicidal ideation. Her story emphasizes the importance of acknowledging mental health struggles and seeking help. Guest: Dr. Loice Swisher, Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine Hosted by Gabe Howard, Award-Winning Podcast Host, Author, and Mental Health Speaker gabe@gabehoward.com https://www.gabehoward.com/

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A podcast series featuring leading experts discussing and debating questions about mental health for women, youth, and people in contact with the justice system.

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  • Creator
    NEXUS
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Voices of NEXUS
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