The Atrómitos Way

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The U.S. healthcare system is full of complex issues and obstacles that just can’t help but get in the way. So, how do we solve them? Well, change agents worldwide are boldly striving to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible, affordable, and equitable for all—and we need to amplify their voices. Delving into the intricacies of healthcare and the social services network, Liz Church of Atrómitos talks with guests around the world to talk about the good work they are doing, from workforce shortages, maternal care, mental health, homelessness, and affordable housing, The Atrómitos Way explores these challenges and what's being done—and can be done to overcome them. New episodes come out on Thursdays at 7 am EST.

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#043: Lambert House: A Beacon of Hope for LGTBQ+ Youth
Nov 7 2024
#043: Lambert House: A Beacon of Hope for LGTBQ+ Youth
Since 1981, Lambert House has been a vital lifeline for young people facing mental health challenges, loneliness, and societal pressures. Liz sits down with Brandon Knox, Program Director of Lambert House, to explore the pioneering role this LGBTQ youth center plays in Seattle, Washington. They delve into the importance of community support networks, how innovative programs are overcoming barriers like geographical isolation, and what it takes to secure a sustainable future for Lambert House and other organizations that provide essential services to LGBTQ youth.Volunteer with Lambert House: https://www.lamberthouse.org/volunteerDonate to Lambert House: https://www.lamberthouse.org/givingGet more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#041: Fighting for Bodily Autonomy: A Conversation on Health Equity and Project 2025
Oct 24 2024
#041: Fighting for Bodily Autonomy: A Conversation on Health Equity and Project 2025
Liz Church and Miss Jai Smith discuss the implications of Project 2025 on bodily autonomy, particularly focusing on the LGBTQ+ community and reproductive health. They explore the erosion of gender-affirming care, the challenges faced by healthcare providers, and the importance of community support and advocacy. The conversation emphasizes the need for resilience and actionable steps to protect bodily autonomy in the face of legislative changes.Miss Jai Smith, MPH, is an advocate for health equity and reducing barriers to care for gender-expansive communities. She holds a Master of Public Health, emphasizing health and wellness for Transgender and Non-Binary communities. Since 2011, she has worked with county and state health departments, universities, healthcare facilities, and community-based organizations to increase capacity for serving gender-expansive communities in public health and healthcare initiatives.Ask Miss Jai, a program of Toadhenge Consulting, was founded in 2022 to help healthcare and public health professionals learn how to better serve Transgender, Non-Binary people through capacity-building training, technical assistance, and organizational coaching.  ResourcesDefeat Project 2025Accountable.USFenway HealthACLUGLAADNational LGTBQIA+ Health Education CenterHIPPA Violations by State AttorneysSocial Determinants of Health Series: Episode 1Liz's Worried. Tired. Frustrated. ArticleGet more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#038: WTF - Project 2025: We’re Not Going Back
Oct 9 2024
#038: WTF - Project 2025: We’re Not Going Back
In this powerful third episode of the Worried, Tired, Frustrated series, host Liz Church takes a deep dive into her article about Project 2025, a 922-page ultra-conservative playbook aimed at reshaping America’s future. The episode uncovers the dangerous implications this agenda has for civil liberties, women’s reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ communities, and the nation’s healthcare system.Atrómitos ResourcesLiz's WTF Article: Project 2025: We’re Not Going BackSourcesDefeat Project 2025Who's Behind Project 2025National Security RisksClimate Change RisksPrivatizing Government AgenciesDepartment of Education RisksAffordable HousingMedicaid & Medicare RisksVeterans BenefitsTax HikesSchedule FJohn Oliver's Segment on Schedule FGet more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#037: WTF - It's Not Hysteria, It's History
Oct 2 2024
#037: WTF - It's Not Hysteria, It's History
In the second of our four-part series by Atrómitos, Worried Tired Frustrated, Liz Church reads Kate McNulty’s reflection on both historical and modern-day struggles; this article delves into the erosion of personal freedoms, the dangers of authoritarianism, and how societal challenges may lead In us In down dangerous paths if we’re not careful.Atrómitos ResourcesKate's WTF Article: It's Not Hysteria, It's HistorySourcesOur Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng: https://www.celesteng.com/our-missing-heartsFascism Definition: https://www.britannica.com/topic/fascismGerman Resistance: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/resistance-inside-germanyWWII Neighbor Informants: https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/resistance-responses-collaboration/german-collaboration-and-complicity/informants/Hidden Rebellions: https://www.yadvashem.org/righteous/stories/schindler.htmlIgnoring the Crisis: https://time.com/5449578/kristallnacht-lessons-bystanders/Allured by Nazi Propaganda: https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/198435German Rights Lost: https://www.ushmm.org/m/pdfs/USHMM-Timeline-Activity-Laws-Decrees.pdfhttps://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/law-and-justice-in-the-third-reichhttps://2001-2009.state.gov/p/eur/rls/or/93062.htmhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/holocaust/timeprint.htmlUnited States Economy Post Pandemic: https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2023-11-10/the-labor-market-has-recovered-from-covid-but-it-is-hardly-the-sameAmerican Dollar: https://www.vox.com/money/2023/11/8/23951098/economy-inflation-prices-job-market-sticker-shockNasty Political Retoric: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0221870American Polarization: https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/09/polarization-democracy-and-political-violence-in-the-united-states-what-the-research-says?lang=enSCOTUS Presidential Immunity: https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/supreme-court-grants-trump-future-presidents-a-blank-check-to-break-the-lawSong CreditsThe Star-Spangled Banner, U.S.A., by Ian PostGet more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#036: WTF - The Impact of Idaho’s Abortion Ban: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Nation
Sep 26 2024
#036: WTF - The Impact of Idaho’s Abortion Ban: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Nation
The first a four-part series by Atrómitos, Worried Tired Frustrated, Liz Church reads a powerful piece by Amanda Rodgers about the harsh impact of Idaho's extreme abortion ban. From healthcare disruptions to economic consequences, the episode highlights how Idaho's experience serves as a warning for the rest of the nation.Atrómitos ResourcesAmanda's WTF article: The Impact of Idaho’s Abortion Ban: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the NationMichealle Gady, Our Ideas: SCOTUS: Denying the Essential Humanity and Equality of WomenSourcesMajority of Americans don’t want Roe overturned: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/majority-of-americans-dont-want-roe-overturnedThe Forward Fight for Reproductive Freedom: https://reproductiverights.org/forward-fight-reproductive-freedom-dobbs-2024/Abortion on the Ballot: https://reproductiverights.org/abortion-on-ballot-2024/Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent: https://apnews.com/article/florida-sex-education-curriculum-5b1a46f5a73e3122f4815cf1d439aef0Maternal Deaths Are Expected to Rise Under Abortion Bans, but the Increase May Be Hard to Measure: https://www.propublica.org/article/tracking-maternal-deaths-under-abortion-bansApproval of U.S. Supreme Court Stalled Near Historical Low: https://news.gallup.com/poll/647834/approval-supreme-court-stalled-near-historical-low.aspxVoting ResourcesRegister to vote: www.vote.govEarly voting for your state: https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting#earlyvotingVoter ID requirements for your state: https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting#voter-idGet more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#034: Building a Sustainable Future for Rural Health Departments
Sep 12 2024
#034: Building a Sustainable Future for Rural Health Departments
Local health departments need more resources, narrow funding streams, and outdated electronic health records systems, leading to a fixed scarcity mindset among local health directors. These issues are exacerbated post-pandemic, highlighting the need for regional collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative problem-solving. Through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Tiffany Erichsen's work with local health departments has focused on workforce development and training, improving culture, and building networks of support among health leaders. By learning from other regions across North Carolina, she and her team have provided local leadership training and built communities of practice among rural health educators, emphasizing community building and collaboration.  Get more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#031: Building Resilient Communities: Substance Misuse Prevention
Aug 8 2024
#031: Building Resilient Communities: Substance Misuse Prevention
Erin Jamison Day, Executive Director of Community Impact North Carolina (CINC), discusses the severe impacts of substance misuse, including physiological issues, mental health disorders, and social and economic challenges. Erin shares CINC's innovative approaches to prevention, emphasizing the importance of building strong community relationships to foster trust and collaboration. Learn how effective prevention strategies can lead to healthier lifestyles, improved mental health, and stronger, resilient communities. Discover ways individuals and organizations can support substance misuse prevention efforts. CINC: https://impactcarolina.org/CINC Resources: https://impactcarolina.org/cinc_resources/ Get more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#027: Pride and Progress: Overcoming Barriers to Healthcare Access for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Jun 13 2024
#027: Pride and Progress: Overcoming Barriers to Healthcare Access for LGBTQ+ Individuals
It's Pride Month, a time in June for the LGBTQ+ community in the United States to celebrate their identities, embrace visibility, and advocate for progress. Today, Liz speaks with Miss Jai Smith, MPH, an advocate for health equity, about gender diversity, historical healthcare barriers for trans and non-binary individuals, and the impact of social stigma and discrimination. They will also discuss legislative impacts and innovative care models. Since 2011, Miss Jai has worked to enhance services for gender-expansive communities and founded Ask Miss Jai in 2022 to train and support healthcare professionals. Get more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way
#025: Confronting Veteran Suicide: Insights From An Advocate
May 27 2024
#025: Confronting Veteran Suicide: Insights From An Advocate
In this Memorial Day episode of the Atrómitos Way, Liz talks with Vietnam veteran Tony Vivaldi, founder of Save a Vet Now, about the urgent issue of veteran suicide. They discuss the challenges within veteran mental health, the stigma of seeking help, and the gaps in current suicide prevention efforts. Tony shares his journey from recognizing the crisis through his art to creating a nonprofit focused on preventing veteran suicide. The episode highlights the need for education, community support, and targeted programs to reach veterans. It's a call to action for a more informed and holistic approach to tackling this epidemic.Get more insights about the podcast at www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way. We've made some resources to continue your learning. Our articles and our whitepapers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests. This episode of Atrómitos Way is brought to you by Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm with the imperative mission of creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast? Please visit our website to learn more about who we are. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-waySubscribe to our emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberI encourage all of you to reach out and get to know us! - Liz Church, Host + Producer of The Atrómitos Way