Alive and Well STL
Alive and Well STL is an effort focused on reducing the impact of toxic stress and trauma on our health and wellbeing. The Alive and Well STL radio show, hosted by Bethany Johnson-Javois, CEO of the St. Louis Integrated Health Network, helps community members become trauma informed and emotionally and physically well. The personal stories from community members and public health leaders reveal St. Louis health realities, disparities, and opportunities. It's great to be alive! Be "Alive and Well STL" More at www.aliveandwellstl.com
Episodes
September 3, 2017 • 37 mins
Today we focus our Alive and Well STL lens on Community Trauma and Racial Equity. Jade Harrell with Khatib Waheed, founder of the Racial Equity Learning Exchange.
As a national presenter, facilitator and consultant, Khatib A.F. Waheed provides training services in support of judicial circuits, child welfare and juvenile justice jurisdictions and other organizations to improve services and outcomes for children and families of color...
As a national presenter, facilitator and consultant, Khatib A.F. Waheed provides training services in support of judicial circuits, child welfare and juvenile justice jurisdictions and other organizations to improve services and outcomes for children and families of color...
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August 11, 2017 • 39 mins
When Helping Hurts...
Trauma effects you, me and our first responders. How do they cope to be Alive and Well?
Jade Harrell with Sgt. Sally Panzer and April Casey who know first-hand what it's like to be on the front lines.
Trauma effects you, me and our first responders. How do they cope to be Alive and Well?
Jade Harrell with Sgt. Sally Panzer and April Casey who know first-hand what it's like to be on the front lines.
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May 23, 2017 • 28 mins
Person-centered care is a shift in the way of thinking and doing things in healthcare that sees the patients as partners to make sure the services meet their needs. Add in a trauma-informed and trained staff and the possibilities are outstanding.
Dr. Caroline Day brings respect and consideration to each of her patients in family medicine. The "Alive and Well STL" message provided the piece of the puzzle that was missing from...
Dr. Caroline Day brings respect and consideration to each of her patients in family medicine. The "Alive and Well STL" message provided the piece of the puzzle that was missing from...
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February 16, 2017 • 31 mins
As occupational therapists, Denise and Carrie have years of formal training and experience with children and trauma. They signed on to be ambassadors with Alive and Well STL and found that the training not only complimented their existing body of knowledge but positively impacts their work in the classroom--with students, teachers as well as parents. What they discovered along the way was the positive impact the AWSTL training and...
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December 12, 2016 • 35 mins
Meet the Ambassadors!!!
Robert White, III, Youth Programs Worker and trained AWSTL ambassador
Elle Potter, Founder and Instructor, Yoga Buzz
Alive and Well STL is recruiting ambassadors to serve as experts in, and liaisons to, the community to further communicate the message of Alive and Well STL. Robert and Elle signed on and have been making an impact. The reward is more than a sense of community pride and giving, their lives have ...
Robert White, III, Youth Programs Worker and trained AWSTL ambassador
Elle Potter, Founder and Instructor, Yoga Buzz
Alive and Well STL is recruiting ambassadors to serve as experts in, and liaisons to, the community to further communicate the message of Alive and Well STL. Robert and Elle signed on and have been making an impact. The reward is more than a sense of community pride and giving, their lives have ...
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October 6, 2016 • 19 mins
According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, a chronic disease is one lasting 3 months or more. By definition, chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication, nor do they just disappear. So how can you live Alive and Well?
Meet Anonymous. Though she didn't want to disclose her name, she wanted to share her story, the stress of her chronic bipolar disease and how she's lear...
Meet Anonymous. Though she didn't want to disclose her name, she wanted to share her story, the stress of her chronic bipolar disease and how she's lear...
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October 6, 2016 • 51 mins
Alive and Well STL enters the complicated world and minds of our teens with call-in talk show host Sean Mulroney. Through his tumultuous and challenging childhood he became an advocate and place of comfort to thousands of American teens. They talk to him. And though he struggles through difficult health issues, he uses his life as a beacon of hope for the teens he meets in school assemblies and live through his show.
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August 8, 2016 • 31 mins
Meet Greg Kenner. Also known as Mr. Bigg. Clever, funny, dedicated and determined. A father and husband living a dual existence. On the outside, he's the happiest guy in the world. Inside he's burried under the stress and anguish of something painful and frustrating. So much so that he uses food among other things to insulate him from the hurt. His health, his weight and his heart suffer through the suppression. And t...
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June 13, 2016 • 6 mins
Meet Joni. After spending 20 years in the state hospital, she overcame the control that the voices in her head seemed to have over her. She nearly died trying to punish herself through self-mutilation. With help, treatment, support from friends, prayer and determination, Joni was able to find hope. Though she still hears the voices, she has the ultimate voice of victory. We unite with Joni to break the stigma of mental illness.
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May 31, 2016 • 13 mins
Meet Evelyn and Gladys. Doctors, friends and wellness advocates. They come to the conversation with decades of experience, involvement and commitment. They found a renewed connection to Alive and Well through realizing the Mind, Body, Spirit and Community relationship.
"It's not about you, it's about how you are connected to one another and to your community. What are you going to do to make things better!"
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"It's not about you, it's about how you are connected to one another and to your community. What are you going to do to make things better!"
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May 31, 2016 • 11 mins
Meet Ronald. In the prime of his life lost his eyesight in an unsuspecting accident on a basketball court. His story of resilience and determination helps us find pathways to Alive and Well when it may seem out of view. His message for us is powerful to stay true to who you are at your core and never give up.
"Don't let anyone tell you what you cannot do or where you cannot go...If I can do it, so can you!"
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"Don't let anyone tell you what you cannot do or where you cannot go...If I can do it, so can you!"
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May 14, 2016 • 34 mins
Meet mother, author, triumphant victor over childhood challenges, career and educational obstacles, even a 100 pound weight loss journey. She discovered a mindset, strategies, resilience and an all out resolve to be Alive and Well.
Be inspired, encouraged and influenced by Montrice to carve out Alive and Well for yourself.
Be inspired, encouraged and influenced by Montrice to carve out Alive and Well for yourself.
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February 10, 2016 • 29 mins
Jade Harrell with Culeta Hendricks, the founder and president of Reprieve: A Spiritual Wellness Center for Women. Reprieve is a newly established non-profit organization that seeks to provide women of all walks of life a spiritual haven where they can escape their day-to-day stresses and demands. Research shows that women are juggling a great deal of responsibility with the different roles they play and are experiencing increased l...
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November 24, 2015 • 33 mins
Producer, Jade Harrell with Lisa Baron, Founder and Executive Director and Jill Cigliana, Program Director of Memory Care Home Solutions with Chuck Jahneke, volunteer and board member.
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October 5, 2015 • 22 mins
Bethany with Dr. Faisal Khan, Director of the St. Louis County Department of Health and Melba R. Moore, MS, CPHA Acting Director/Commissioner of Health for the City of St. Louis.
A frank and powerful conversation that reveals the challenges, the politics, the misconceptions and the opportunities that exist for the newest leads to public health. Hear how they are taking it on with strength and in stride to ensure a healthy region.
A frank and powerful conversation that reveals the challenges, the politics, the misconceptions and the opportunities that exist for the newest leads to public health. Hear how they are taking it on with strength and in stride to ensure a healthy region.
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October 4, 2015 • 16 mins
Bethany continues intimate conversation with St. Louis American publisher and editor, Dr. Donald M. Suggs (part 2 of 2)
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October 1, 2015 • 16 mins
Bethany with St. Louis American publisher and editor, Dr. Donald M. Suggs (part 1 of 2)
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September 30, 2015 • 22 mins
Alive and Well Producers Meeting - Maribeth Hollinshead Jennie Oberkrome
Mary Beth Hollinshead, Program Director and Nurse Navigator with Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns with Jennie Oberkrom, MSW, LCSW
Prenatal Care Coordinator, Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns.
Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns is a funded program through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) that aims to improve prenatal care, healt...
Mary Beth Hollinshead, Program Director and Nurse Navigator with Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns with Jennie Oberkrom, MSW, LCSW
Prenatal Care Coordinator, Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns.
Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns is a funded program through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) that aims to improve prenatal care, healt...
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August 24, 2015 • 15 mins
20 yo REGGIE and 11 yo NADIA hold vastly different AWSTL perspectives. Both feel the toxicity of racism.
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