Illuminating Hope

Hope House, Inc

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Illuminating Hope Podcast

Hope House's mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person's right to live a life free of abuse.

SEP 3

Public Health Crisis: Understanding Domestic Violence and its Impact with Meg Nelson, M.S., L.P.C.

Meg Nelson holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and is credentialed with the State of Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Clinical Supervisor. Employed with Hope House since 2022, Meg brings extensive experience working with children, adults, and families, with a specialization in trauma, substance use, and severe and persistent mental illness. She is thoroughly trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Crisis Prevention/De-Escalation, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.

31 min
AUG 20

Public Health Crisis: Understanding Domestic Violence and its Impact with Dr Bridget McCandless

Dr Bridget McCandless is a passionate about her community! She started her career serving medically under resourced families living in Eastern Jackson County. As an internist, her career and volunteer efforts focused on providing high quality, evidence-based, culturally competent care to adults without insurance. Earning her MBA allowed her to expand efforts to affect durable public policy change at local and state levels. She is fortunate to have been part of the Health Forward Foundation in its early years and later as CEO, to use public funds and advocacy to strengthen communities in the greater metropolitan KC area. She now turn her efforts as an At-Large City Council member to support the great City of Independence. She truly believe in the vision of Independence “to remain a vibrant, historic, full-service community that celebrates its unique multi-cultural heritage and respects the environment while fostering a stable, diversified economy.” Come celebrate the city of Independence, Missouri! https://www.hopehouse.net/

31 min
AUG 6

Public Health Crisis: Understanding Domestic Violence and its Impact with Dr Catherine Dowd

Dr. Dowd graduated from Rockhurst University with her bachelors of science degree in mathematics. She then received her doctor of chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic University in Overland Park, KS. She has focused intensively for the past several years specializing in spinal decompression. She compliments this with a passion for helping people understand what causes their pain and helps them have power over this. She firmly believes that PAIN is never random. There is always an answer. https://grainvalleychiro.com/new-home/ https://www.instagram.com/grainvalleychiro/

34 min
JUL 23

Voices of Justice: Kansas City Police Department Chief Stacey Graves & Operations Sergeant Maurice Oatis

Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House brings you Voices of Justice, a series of podcasts where law enforcement officials, judges, and advocates come together to unravel the entangled web of domestic violence. Join us as we dive into the complex challenges faced by those on the front lines of justice, exploring real-life stories, legal nuances, and the human side of these cases. In each episode, our guests share their experiences, insights, and perspectives, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of domestic violence. Tune in for a compelling journey into the criminal justice system, where compassion meets the pursuit of truth, and where professionals strive to bring justice to those affected by the cycle of abuse. Chief Stacey Graves, a lifelong Kansas Citian, began her career at KCPD in 1997 as a civilian records clerk. After joining the police academy in December of 1997, she held multiple assignments as a police officer including Central Patrol Division, East Patrol Division, the Drug Enforcement Unit and the Career Criminal Section. Graves was promoted to Sergeant in 2007. During her tenure as a Sergeant, she was assigned to Patrol, the Media Unit as a Public Information Officer and she was an Operations Sergeant in the Chief’s Office serving under Chief Darryl Forté. Promoted to Captain in 2014, Graves was assigned to Internal Affairs, returned to the Media Unit and Patrol. In 2018, she was promoted to Major. As Major, Graves was the Commander of Shoal Creek Division, Human Resources and served as the Executive Officer in the Patrol Bureau Office. On December 15, 2022, twenty-five years after starting the police academy, Graves was selected to be the chief. At 48 years of age, Graves became the 48th Police Chief in KCPD’s 148-year history, and also became the first woman to serve as permanent chief. Graves obtained her Associates Degree from Penn Valley. Graves went on to earn a B.A. in Administration of Justice from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and an Executive Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Leadership from Benedictine College. We are also joined by Operations Sergeant Maurice Oatis of the Kansas City Police Department. The mission of the KCPD is to protect and serve with professionalism, honor and integrity.

31 min
JUL 9

Conversations: Reaching Our Spanish Speaking Survivors

Ana Nubia Duin is originally from Hidalgo, Mexico. She moved to the United States when she was 14 years old, and graduated from Sylmar High School in California in 1991. Following graduation, she moved to Arkansas and began her career in radio. In 1999, Ana moved to Kansas City, where she helped open the first 24-hour Spanish radio Station, La Zeta. Here, she met her husband of 22 years, Yvan. In 2015, Ana and her husband had the idea to open their own radio station, and La Mega KC was born. Ana and her husband have 3 amazing daughters, Dominique, Yvanna and Yvanka. La Mega has become a staple in the Latino community, serving as a key source for information. In 2023, Ana and her team at La Mega implemented a new monthly segment that features a Hope House advocate and discussions about domestic violence in the Latino community. Ana is an advocate for domestic violence survivors and believes no person, woman, man, or child, should be someone else’s victim. She is proud to support Hope House and victims of domestic violence. Viviana Gutierrez is a Mexican-born immigrant who came to the United States at the age of 5. She is very passionate about working with the Hispanic community, having witnessed domestic violence being dismissed and labeled as “machismo culture.” Fortunately, her parents taught her otherwise. They instilled in her the belief that just because something is considered "normal," it does not make it okay. Viviana now applies this same principle in her efforts to educate the Spanish-speaking community about domestic violence. By joining forces with La Mega, collaborating with existing community partners, and working with local schools, she aims to reach the Spanish-speaking population and provide them with crucial information. Her hope is to empower individuals to leave abusive relationships and seek help when needed. Find La Mega KC on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok: @lamegakc

33 min
JUN 25

Losing A Parent To Domestic Violence

TRIGGER WARNING: The following podcast mentions domestic violence homicide. Please take care of yourself while listening. Anna Newsom is a resilient single mother of two daughters who has faced numerous life challenges. As a single mom dealing with mental health issues and the trauma of her parents' murders, she has endured significant hardships. Through her mother's tragic death, an abusive marriage, and a co-parenting relationship marked by narcissistic abuse, Anna has emerged with a renewed dedication to advocating for women who cannot speak for themselves. She is committed to raising awareness about domestic violence and providing support in any way she can. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unhealed-with-anna-newsom/id1742678684 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 In the Kansas City/Eastern Jackson County Missouri area call 816-461-HOPE.

27 min
JUN 11

A Childhood Survivor of Domestic Violence

Julie Ross is Vice President of Client Services – Segment Head for Empower. In her role, she serves as head of Client Service Managers, supporting associates, ERISA consultants, and project managers who serve clients in the large, mega, and not-for-profit segments. Julie joined the organization in 2000 and has 23 years of experience managing diverse teams across operations, sales, and client services. She is an active member of the company’s Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and serves as Executive Sponsor of the Empowering Young Professionals BRG. Julie holds a bachelor’s degree from Baker University. She currently maintains the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and has completed the Leadership Overland Park (Kansas) program, as well as the Great-West LifeCo Leadership Accelerated Development program. Julie also serves as Chair Emeritus of the Hope House Executive Committee, a Kansas City nonprofit. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-779-7233. Eastern Jackson County Missouri call 816-461-HOPE for information and resources.

35 min
MAY 28

Stroke Awareness Month 2024 with Stroke Survivor Michael Mackie

Michael Mackie a proud Midwesterner. Growing up, he always knew he wanted to be in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV. (He's not picky.) "I even got my degree in broadcasting from the University of Iowa to prove to the world I was not only educated, but well-versed in sitcoms, game shows, and Oprah," he says. "Also, I got minors in French and acting as well. Someday, that will enable me to write, produce, direct, and star in a straight-to-video project in Quebec." Not only is Mackie an Aries with a Pisces rising, he's an eight-time Emmy-award winner. He's worked and freelanced for a variety of local television affiliates in Des Moines, Orlando, and Kansas City and was the co-host of a local, daily entertainment show, KC Live. A prolific writer by trade, Mackie recently became a member of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers. In March, Mackie became the co-host of KCPBS's new travel show, Get Lost!—where he and co-host Lonita Cook throw a dart at the map and caution to the wind as they travel down the road really, really less traveled. "My parents never could comprehend how I earned my keep stringing words together for the universe to appreciate," he says. "Frankly, that makes three of us. But I feel like it’s what I was put on this earth to do. I was born to tell people’s stories. Whether you read it—welp, that’s up to you." https://www.michaelmackie.com/ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/stroke/symptoms Signs of a TIA or stroke may include: Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or trouble understanding speechSudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the bodySudden severe headache with no known causeSudden trouble seeing from one or both eyesSudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordinationThe FAST test can help you remember what to do if you think someone is having a stroke. F — Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A — Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S — Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? T — Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away. Early treatment is essential. If you think you or someone else may be having a TIA or stroke, do not drive to the hospital or let someone else drive you. Call an ambulance so that medical personnel can begin lifesaving treatment on the way to the emergency room. During a stroke, every minute counts. Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Hope House Hotline 816-461-HOPE https://www.hopehouse.net/

38 min

09/04/2023

Introduction to Illuminating Hope

Picture this...a place to advocate, educate and empower domestic violence survivors. Hope House's mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person's right to live a life free of abuse. Advocate with Community Partners to ensure abusers accountability. Educate to understand the complexity of domestic violence. Empower the first step forward for Survivors, The journey to freedom from abuse. Illuminating Hope is hosted by MaryAnne Metheny and Tina Johnson. Host MaryAnne Metheny Chief Executive Officer, MaryAnne Metheny, has worked for the agency in various capacities since she joined Hope House in 1992. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree, MaryAnne began as Hope House’s first shelter therapist. She then served in various administrative capacities until becoming CEO in 2006. Throughout her career she has served on many local and statewide committees, currently she serves on the Public Policy Committee for the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Ms. Metheny was named Woman of the Year at the 2019 Women of Distinction Luncheon honoring the contributions and leadership of women in Eastern Jackson County. She was a 25year member of the Blue Springs Rotary, serving as President in 2014-2015. Her passion for helping domestic violence survivors and her skills as a leader have allowed Hope House to expand its services in order to reach more survivors, with the ultimate goal of accomplishing its mission to break the cycle of domestic violence. Host Tina Johnson Tina is the Community Partnership Manager of Hope House, a published author, a podcast producer, host of The Tina Johnson Podcast, Illuminating Hope Podcast and a domestic violence survivor. She is a University of Missouri Columbia Communication Major as a non-traditional student. She is a Communication Curators Scholarship and Hibbs Scholarship for the Liberal Arts recipient. She is a person of strong faith, and is committed to changing the narrative, myths and misinformation in regard to domestic violence. She is a dedicated wife, mother of six and grandmother of four. Picture this...The journey ahead starts here, together and together we can build a brighter future. You are listening to Illuminating Hope, a podcast cast of Hope House

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Hope House's mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person's right to live a life free of abuse.

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Hope House, Inc
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2023 - 2024
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33
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