Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes invite mental health professionals, advocates and people with lived experience to share their personal stories and discuss the latest mental health trends, issues and innovations.Mike served as CEO for Mental Health Association Oklahoma for 27 years. Today, Mike remains active in the Tulsa, Oklahoma community. He operates a small private clinical practice, and consults with a variety of nonprofit leaders and organizations. Mike also supervises students as a field instructor and is an adjunct social work professor at Oral Roberts University. more

OK State of Mind seeks to satisfy inquisitive minds eager to delve into the realm of mental health and overall well-being. Join us on a journey to gain insights shared by mental health experts, draw inspiration from remarkable stories of resilience forged by those who've navigated challenging paths, and unveil the intricate science that underpins our thoughts and emotions a sort of 'invisibilia' if you will. Through these explorations, we aim to illuminate the captivating 'whys' behind our cognitive and emotional selves, hopefully unraveling the complexities that shape our behaviors, feelings, and perspectives.This podcast is produced by Family & Children's Services based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.fcsok.org and www.okstateofmind.com. more

Norman Regional Health System's Krishna Vedala, MD, MBA, MPH, Dipl. ABOM and Raghuveer Vedala, MD, FAAFP, Dipl. ABOM discuss trending healthcare topics through conversations on Vital Visions: The Vedala Brothers Podcast. The Norman Regional providers, and brothers, hope to use their podcast to help patients start conversations with their primary care provider about difficult questions they may have. No topics are off-limits as the Vedala brothers hope to foster open communication for improved patient-centered care.Vital Visions with the Vedala Brothers is a project that the physicians have wanted to start for a while, dating back to their days in medical school. With the Vedalas' dream for this podcast coming to life, they will be able to bridge the gap between providers and patients, providing helpful and valuable information to the public.If you have any questions or topics you would like discussed on a future episode, email VitalVisionsPodcast@nrh-ok.com. If you wish to remain anonymous, please note it in body of the email.The information in this show is not to be used as medical advice. Please consult with your physician.Norman Regional is hiring! See all our open opportunities here: careers.normanregional.com/careers-home Vital Visions: The Vedala Brothers Podcast is brought to you by Norman Regional Health System, a multi-campus system that serves the healthcare needs of south central Oklahoma. It is currently comprised of two acute-care hospitals and over 60 outpatient clinics in Norman, Oklahoma and the surrounding region. The Norman Regional Hospital campus is licensed for 219 beds and offers a full range of services. The Norman Regional HealthPlex campus is licensed for 168 acute care beds. The health system also operates two freestanding emergency room plus facilities: Norman Regional Moore, in Moore, Oklahoma, and Norman Regional Nine in southeast Norman. Norman Regional Health System also provides outpatient diagnostic centers, emergency medicine services, physician services, centers of excellence, medical equipment supplies, a primary care network, telehealth services and employer health services. The Health System has grown to employ more than 3,500 people and have 356 physicians credentialed on the medical staff.Norman Regional is transforming healthcare in the community it serves with the Inspire Health plan. The plan has five core components, which you can learn more about here: NormanRegional.com/InspireHealth.  Links:Visit Norman Regional's websiteSee Krishna Vedala, MD, MBA, MPH, Dipl. ABOMSee Raghuveer Vedala, MD, FAAFP, Dipl. ABOMFollow Norman Regional on social more

Mental Health Association Oklahoma created The Mental Health Download podcast to share stories each week about mental illness, homelessness, incarceration and suicide, and how each can impact our lives in a profound way.Mental health affects everyone, yet the social stigma attached to mental health issues keeps so many of our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors silent.Why are we so afraid to talk about these issues?Each week, our host Adi McCasland invites guests to share how mental illness, suicide, homelessness and incarceration have affected their work or lives. more

Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D director of Thrive, the Oklahoma Employee Wellness program talks with health and wellness experts to explore the latest research, science, advice and resources for state employees and the Oklahomans they serve. By also examining internal and external sources and information in related fields, For the Health of It seeks to increase and enhance the overall wellness of the program's audience. more

- TRIGGER WARNING-This podcast will discuss autism, suicide, mental health, and wellness, among other topics, with autistic individuals and different professionals with the goal of unmasking stereotypes, increasing awareness, advocating for mental health and wellness, and attempting to shatter the stigmas of these topics through conversation and personal experience.The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO), www.autismfoundationok.org, @AutismfoundationOK, strives to improve the lives of Oklahomans (and others) with autism across the lifespan.According to The National Institute of Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. People with ASD often have:• Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people• Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors• Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of lifeAutism is known as a 'spectrum' disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.People of all genders, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments, and services can improve a person's symptoms and daily functioning.This podcast will discuss autism, suicide awareness and prevention, mental health, wellness, and other important topics with autistic people and professionals. Some of the risks factors for suicide in autistic people are:Co-Occurring Mental Health ConditionsMaskingAutistic BurnoutFemaleLack of Social Support (Isolation)Late Diagnosis more

Stories of addiction and mental health challenges brought to you by The Virtue Center, Oklahoma's oldest outpatient treatment center for substance use disorders, problem gambling and related mental health challenges. more

Jonathan Plasencia is a healthcare executive currently fulfilling the role of Associate Director and Chief Operating Officer of an Oklahoma-based healthcare system. Mr. Plasencia earned his BA and MBA from the University of California San Diego. more

Qualgen is an Oklahoma based compounding pharmacy. Each podcast will discuss all things health and wellness related including hormones, pharmaceuticals, health trends and ways you can better your life.Our podcasts will include many guests including some of the most knowledgeable physicians and health providers across the country! more