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Into the Fold: The Mental Health PodcastOur mental health podcast is one of the ways we move from simply talking about our grantmaking to influencing dialogue and learning about mental health and well-being. Hosted by “Ike at the Mic,” our communications manager Ike Evans, the series captures the human implications of mental health and the factors that influence it, bringing you conversations with mental health experts, consumers, advocates, practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from across Texas and beyond.
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Our podcast series is one of the ways we move from simply talking about our grantmaking to influencing dialogue and learning about mental health and well-being. Hosted by “Ike at the Mic,” our communications manager Ike Evans, the series captures the human implications of mental health and the factors that influence it, bringing you conversations with mental health experts, consumers, advocates, practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from across Texas and beyond.
Get notified of new episodes by signing up for our emails, or by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or SoundCloud. Like what you hear? Leave a review!
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Recent Podcasts
A written synopsis is available for each podcast.
Funding Mental Health: Innovations and Opportunities
Who funds mental health work? How do organizations access support for the critical services they provide? And what does innovation in mental health funding look like?
The Heart of Healing: Social Workers and Their Role in Mental Health Care
March is National Social Work Month. Here at the Hogg Foundation, we recognize and respect the major role social workers play in supporting mental health and well-being. In this episode of Into the Fold, we are joined by Catherine Wilsnack, a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
Learning to Love: Dr. Leo Buscaglia on The Human Condition
The elusive concept of love is at the center of our most recent episode of Into the Fold, which features an archived recording of the Hogg Foundation radio show, The Human Condition.
Public Policy for Building a Resilient Future
Mental health advocacy in Texas is undergoing significant shifts as new policies reshape the landscape of care and access. Our most recent episode of Into the Fold features a compelling discussion with three local policy experts.
Supporting Mental Health During the Holidays
Austin Clubhouse provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals with mental health challenges, especially during the holidays. The organization’s approach is rooted in fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.
The Purpose of Policy Work in a Divisive Time
Alison Mohr Boleware, LMSW, director of policy at the Hogg Foundation, and Lyssette Galvan, policy director for National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas, share insights on navigating the challenges and complexities of their work in the mental health policy field.
*Into the Fold is part of the Texas Podcast Network. Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin.
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