Mike and Joi interview Carrie Blumert, CEO of Mental Health Association Oklahoma, about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Re:Connect. Check out all the sessions that will be available during the two-day conference and get ready to attend October 1-2. You will hear from both national and local experts as you explore how individuals and communities can heal from isolation and trauma by strengthening relationships, restoring social connections, and fostering resilience through evidence-based clinical practice. Visit zarrowsymposium.org to explore the agenda and get registered.

Joi is back with a brand new...job? In this episode, Mike and Joi sit down with psychologist Dr. Brian Goetsch and psychiatrist Dr. Grant Daugherty, who both work with Joi in her new collaborative care role at OSU Center for Health Sciences. Our guests help to define what collaborative care actually is, what it looks like at OSU, and why it just makes so much sense as an innovation for physical and behavioral health care in Oklahoma.

The latest episode of the All Things Mental Health podcast looks closely at major shifts in local housing stability with Mark Smith, Executive Director of Housing Solutions, to break down the newly released 2026 Point-in-Time count numbers.

For the first time in five years, overall homelessness in Tulsa did not increase, marking a significant turning point for local data.

• Unsheltered Numbers Drop: Unsheltered homelessness declined by 31.7% in 2026, showing signs of progress in community outreach and shelter capacity.

• The Root Cause: A severe lack of affordable housing remains the leading reported cause of homelessness across the city.

Mark emphasizes that while these data points show the community is trending in the right direction, progress requires treating the affordable housing supply as critical infrastructure.

View the interactive data dashboards directly on the Housing Solutions website at www.housingsolutionstulsa.org

In this special edition of All Things Mental Health with Mike and Joi, Mike Brose takes the mic solo for a timely conversation about the stress, fear, and emotional strain so many people are carrying right now. From political division to global conflict and the nonstop pressure of the news cycle, this episode offers a grounded reminder to protect your peace, care for your relationships, and pay attention to your mental health during uncertain times. Tune in for a thoughtful, honest discussion about staying steady when the world feels heavy.

In this episode of All Things Mental Health, Mike and Joi take on a topic that feels especially urgent right now: political trauma.

Joined by guest Phil Smith, they explore the emotional toll of today’s political climate, including fear, anger, grief, helplessness, social isolation, and the strain political division can place on families, friendships, faith communities, and everyday life. Together, they talk honestly about what it means to live in a culture where many people no longer feel safe expressing their beliefs, where media and social media intensify conflict, and where constant exposure to distressing news can leave people overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted.

Mike, Joi, and Phil reflect on the ways political stress can show up in the body and mind, why people may respond with avoidance or boundary-setting, and how community support can help people cope.

This episode is a candid, compassionate look at how the current political environment affects mental health and why safe spaces for conversation, support, and healing matter.

Mike and Joi welcome guests Hallie Storms and Matt Gould from The Hospitality Hub in Memphis, TN for an inspiring discussion about creative solutions and inter-city collaboration to address homelessness in Memphis and Tulsa. Hallie and Matt also share their experiences with the National Guard presence in Memphis and its impact on their work.

Mike Brose and Matthew Gleason, both formerly of Mental Health Association Oklahoma, sit down with Tulsa Fire Chief Michael Baker for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about how fire departments have become frontline partners in mental health and community care.

Chief Baker walks listeners through the evolution of Tulsa’s crisis response efforts. He reflects on early collaborations, the unexpected connections that shaped key programs, and the real people who pushed the department to think differently about the calls they handle every day. This episode pulls the curtain back on the hidden side of emergency services. It shows how thoughtful planning, cross-agency teamwork, and compassion can reshape a city’s approach to public safety.

In this episode, host Mike Brose sits down with Brad Johnson, founder and CEO of Eden Village of Tulsa, along with two residents, to explore how a community of tiny homes is transforming lives. Learn more about Eden Village at https://edenvillagetulsa.org/

Huge thank you to WOMPA for sponsoring All Things Mental Health with Mike & Joi!

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