How Ya Doing Bay County?
A mental health matters podcast for the residents of Bay County, Florida. How Ya Doing Bay County, is an initiative by Alignment Bay County, a 501c3 nonprofit collective impact organization. We’re focused on youth success from cradle to career and one way we do that is by supporting families and our community as a whole.Hurricane Michael in 2018 was a traumatic event for our community. After the hurricane and now with COVID-19, many of us have observed that both children and adults have struggled with their mental health and positive well being. We've also observed friends, acquaintances, neighbors checking in on each other and asking, "How ya doing?" That question, "How ya doing?" inspired us to create a local mental health resource for the community of Bay County, Florida. First, a website: howyadoing.org which has a local behavioral health directory as well as other resources. And second, this podcast. Our goal is to make finding behavioral health resources easier for our community and bring awareness that your mental health matters.
Episodes
39 episodes
Healthy Start's Team Dad Fatherhood Initiative
Justin Howell from the Healthy Start Coalition's Team Dad Fatherhood Initiative joins us to share about this new program in Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties. Justin explains how the 12 week training program works and how it's helping fath...
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41:15
The Arc of the Bay and "Bay Be Counted"
Ron Sharpe from The Arc of the Bay joins us to share about how The Arc is providing supports and opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. Their new campaign "Bay Be Counted" is spreading awareness about the importance ...
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44:05
Hope Florida and the Care Portal - Florida Dept. of Children and Families (DCF)
Missy Lee from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) joins us to share about the Hope Florida program and the Care Portal. Listen to learn more about DCF, how Hope Florida works to help our local families find a "pathway t...
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41:54
Elevate Bay - Bay District Schools Mentorship Program Interview w/ Mentor and Mentee
Stacey Legg from Elevate Bay, along with mentor, Rosalita Cisneros and her mentee, Ariel, join us to share about their experiences in the Elevate Bay mentorship program. Listen as mentor and mentee share how this program has impacted thei...
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33:39
Florida Veterans Support Line
Christy Myers from the Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) joins us to share how her organization is helping Veterans all over the Panhandle find the support and resources they need. If you are a vet...
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35:27
BASIC of Northwest Florida - RAP Project
Nicole Johnson from BASIC of Northwest FL joins us to share about their RAP Project (Respect, Awareness and Prevention) and how they are reaching area youth to help equip them with skills to make healthy choices. Nicole details how this i...
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50:49
The Bay County Public Library Foundation - Bay Free Library on Wheels (Bay FLOW)
Laura Roesch from the Bay County Public Library Foundation joins us to share all the ways they are connecting children with books. Listen as we discuss the benefits of reading on mental wellness, the impact books have on a child, and the ...
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45:05
Life Management Center of Northwest FL - Mental Health First Aid
Kristina Williams from the Life Management Center of NWFL joins us to share about the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program offered by the center. Listen as Kristina shares about this evidence-based training program and the ALGE...
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35:19
Take Stock in Children - Bay Education Foundation
Kelly Langenberg, Executive Director at the Bay Education Foundation, along with Dr. Lynn d'Albertis, a mentor in the Take Stock in Children program, join us to share about their mentorship and scholarship program at work in Bay County.&n...
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Episode 32
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46:15
Elevate Bay - Bay District Schools Mentorship Program
Stacey Legg from Elevate Bay, along with long-time Elevate Bay Mentor, Dr. Scott Dean, join us to share about the great work being done for some of the most at-risk students in Bay County. They explain how this mentorship program works, h...
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37:55
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida - Mental Health Services
Kynia Gainer and Blair Bell from the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida (ELCNWF) join us to share about the mental health resources available through their organization. Servicing Bay, Washington, Jackson, Gulf, Franklin, Calho...
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Episode 29
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36:11
Early Childhood Autism Program (ECAP) at FSU-Panama City
Nikki Dickens, Director, and Dakota Januchowski, Clinical Coordinator, join us to share about the amazing Early Childhood Autism Program helping families in Bay County and the surrounding area. ECAP serves children with developmental dela...
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Episode 28
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41:12
Discovering Music Therapy with Colleen Cox
Colleen Cox with Therapeutic Measures - Music Therapy, Ministry and Mentoring joins us to discuss her work in mu...
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Episode 27
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49:33
Mobile Response Team at the Life Management Center of NWFL
Tina Ray and Allison Hausner with the Mobile Response Team (MRT) from the Life Management Center of NWFL join us to share how MRT responds to individuals in crisis and how intervention saves lives. Serving six counties locally, including ...
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Episode 26
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39:03
Exploring More Ways to Promote Healthy Communication with Logan Kelly
Logan Kelly, with Live the Life Northwest Florida, joins us for another discussion about how to strengthen our relationships with healthy communication. Listen as Logan shares more tools and ...
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Episode 25
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44:25
HOPE Project
David Trogdon from the HOPE Project, along with Kevin and support dog, Loki, join us to discuss the use of equine therapy to bring hope and healing to wounded warriors, veterans, first responders, and th...
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Episode 20
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41:12
Christianity and Mental Health with Zachary Kuster of Craftsman Counseling
Chaplain Zachary Kuster of Craftsman Counseling joins us to share his perspective on counseling from a faith-based background. Zachary speaks about the stigma associated with seeking mental health services, especially within the church, a...
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Episode 23
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1:00:11
Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) with Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center
Therapists, Jessica Landon and Casi Knowles, share about Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), a new therapy program available through the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center. Jessica and Casi break this evidenced based therapy down ...
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Episode 22
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34:13
Thinking Beyond a New Year's Resolution
Kateryna Armenta of Ambitious We Life & Career Coaching joins us in the studio to discuss long terms goals. She teaches us how to set a long-term goal by finding your vision for your life and making S.M.A.R.T. goals. She also shares v...
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39:17
Maternal Mental Health
Lacy Watkins, LMHC, joins us in the studio to talk about maternal mental health. We learn how maternal health is much more than just postpartum depression. She tells us about perinatal mood & anxiety disorders (PMADs), risk factors wh...
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38:33
Oxford House
Chris Hockman of the Oxford House joins us on the podcast to talk about how the Oxford House model works and why it is successful. We learn about how the homes are democratically, self run and self supporting addiction recovery housing.&n...
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Episode 19
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57:18
Nutrition, Mental Health & Eating Disorders
Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Kelly Goodson from Kelly Goodson Nutrition joins us in the studio. We cover many topics including how nutrition can impact mental health, intuitive eating and how emotions and behaviors can impact eating...
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Episode 18
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40:12
Healthy Grieving
Denise Montford from Angel House Bereavement Center Inc. joins us on this important episode to discuss healthy grieving. We explore how grief is not a linear process defined by stages and how support and validation can positively impact t...
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Episode 17
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41:02