51. One Year Anniversary of Stepping in It: The Best of Our Journey

Join us for a special celebration as we reflect on our first year of "Stepping in It"! In this episode, we dive into the top topics we've explored, from breaking the stigma surrounding behavioral health to empowering employees through EAPs. We’ll share the lessons we've learned about podcasting, including the challenges of recording on the road and scheduling guests. Plus, get a sneak peek at what's in store for the next year, including exciting new series on behavioral health, workplace wellness, and criminal justice. We want to hear from you too—what topics are you passionate about? Tune in for a nostalgic look back and an inspiring vision for the future!

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore Strategies for Navigating Behavioral Health Systems.
• Understand the Impact of Workplace Mental Health Policies on Employee Well-being.
• Discover Proven Substance Use Recovery Strategies for Long-term Success.
• Uncover the Effectiveness of Mobile Crisis Response in Mental Health Emergencies.
• Find Valuable Mental Health Resources in Rural America.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to the stepping in podcast

 00:05:16 - From stigma to solutions, shifting the conversation on behavioral health

 00:08:23 - Empowering employees and unleashing the potential of EAPs

 00:11:46 - Beyond the pandemic, rebuilding connections in rural communities

 00:12:05 - Rebuilding Connections in Rural Places

 00:13:22 - Building Stronger Community Partnerships

 00:14:31 - Challenges in Mobile Crisis Response

 00:16:32 - Exploring Different Mobile Crisis Response Models

 00:18:16 - Navigating Mental Health Resources in Rural America

 00:24:13 - Exploring New Equipment Options

 00:26:01 - Utilizing Visual Platforms

 00:27:06 - Embracing Guest Contributions

 00:28:37 - Navigating Logistics and Planning

 00:31:56 - Future Content Focus

 00:36:07 - Podcast Audience Feedback

 00:36:54 - Sponsored Podcasts

 00:37:19 - Self-Care Policy: Pool Time

 00:38:25 - Prioritizing Family Time

 00:40:14 - Anniversary Celebration

Best Of:

• From Stigma to Solutions Shifting the Conversation on Behavioral Health (Episode 1)
• Empowering EmployeesUnleashing the Potential of EAPs for Mental Wellness (Episode 8)
• Beyond the Pandemic: Rebuilding Connections in Rural Communities (Episode 3)
• Mobile Crisis Response: How it should work (Episode 10)
• Uncovering the Hidden Struggles: Navigating Mental Health Resources in Rural Areas (Episode 4)

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ajVGtpYMxVg