Veteran's Day is this month, and our conversation for this episode is focusing on the Mental Health of our Veterans.

Rob Brands, the Program Manager of the Victory for Veterans program, joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss his time in the military, the role a program like this can play for Vets, and how it can help with the transition to civilian life.

Victory for Veterans is a free, community-based support program for veterans who are actively struggling with suicidality and their families.

If you are a veteran in crisis, call 988 and press 1 or text 838255.

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There's no denying it... conversations can be a little tough to have right now.

Major events are ahead of us in this country, what can we do to make sure that we engage in healthy conversations? What are some tips to utilize when we maybe feel overwhelmed with what's going on at the moment?

Jody McCloud Missmer and Amie Alanson Dundon join host Kevin Crockett to discuss getting along during polarizing times in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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It can be the most difficult thing a family can go through.

How do you approach a loved one who you suspect is struggling? How do you support someone going through addiction?

Gordon Hornig, Mobile Engagement Services Director at St. Luke’s Penn Foundation Mental Health Services joins Amie Alanson Dundon, Jody McCloud Missmer and Kevin Crockett to discuss these questions and more in the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast.

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What are the benefits and risks of youth sports and what should parents be aware of as they are spending more and more time on the sidelines and in the stands?!

Jenn Getz is a licensed clinical social worker and Senior Manager, Practice Operations for the Behavioral Health partial hospital programs at St. Luke's.

Perhaps more importantly for this podcast episode, Jenn has been deeply involved in softball, playing at various levels including Division 1 and professionally. Her coaching approach not only focuses on the physical aspects of the game but also on developing the mental toughness necessary to succeed in competitive situations.

She joins the JSTC crew of Jody McCloud Missmer, Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss youth sports and mental health in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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There's a reason it's called a 'good' night's sleep!

What role does sleep play in our mental health? Where do you begin a conversation on how sleep may be impacting your day to day life?

Kim Adams, a psychotherapist and sleep expert at St. Luke’s joins the show to discuss the major role sleep can play for us in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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Change is always happening around us.

Personal lives. Career. Events in our lives, our kids and people close to us. How do we deal with change? How can we focus on what we can manage, and the things that are beyond what we can control.

Jody McCloud Missmer, Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett dive in deep on change in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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The Mayor of Allentown is an open book.

Mayor Matt Tuerk joins Amie Alanson Dundon and host Kevin Crockett on this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast to discuss his history with therapy, his mental health journey -- and he even encourages you to join him for a run!

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How do we overcome adversity? What role does our general attitude play in doing so? Where did the word 'resilience' even begin?!

Maria Wood, the Assistant Vice President of Organizational Development, HR at St. Luke’s University Health Network joins Amie Alanson Dundon, Jody McCloud Missmer and host Kevin Crockett to discuss all things resilient!

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