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!

Links & Resources:🌐 ⁠WOMPA Website: https://wompatulsa.com/⁠

Visit: 3306 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK

Mike and Joi sit down with Maggie Fox (CEO) and KT Reamus (COO) of WOMPA – West O Main Producers Association — a one-of-a-kind creative hub, event venue, and membership-based community space in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

What starts as a conversation about “place” and mental health quickly becomes a deep dive into how WOMPA’s unique blend of freedom, discovery, and creativity impacts people’s emotional well-being.

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or someone craving more connection and inspiration in your daily life, this conversation will leave you curious and probably planning your own visit to WOMPA.

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

Links & Resources:
🌐 WOMPA Website: https://wompatulsa.com/
📍 Visit: 3306 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode, Mike Brose is joined by special guest Emily Hall, the Mayor's Senior Advisor on Homelessness for the City of Tulsa. Emily unpacks the complex realities of homelessness, moving beyond stereotypes to discuss the root causes, from the affordable housing crisis to systemic policy issues. She provides an inside look at Mayor Monroe Nichols' ambitious four-part strategy to achieve "functional zero" homelessness by 2030, demystifies the term, and debunks pervasive myths about why people experience homelessness in Tulsa. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the real challenges and the concrete, compassionate solutions being developed in our community.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Wompa, for their incredible support of the podcast and mental health initiatives in our community. This episode was recorded live from their unique and amazing space at 3306 Charles Page Blvd. in West Tulsa. We are especially grateful to our dear friend, Maggie Fox, for her decades of friendship and her belief in our mission. Learn more about Wompa at wompatulsa.com.

Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes continue their discussion about the prevalence of spiritual trauma and its impact on mental health. (Yes, we’re still talking about it!) We also welcome back Valorie Lehman from our previous episode to join the discussion and our hosts make a special announcement! Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about various forms of religious/spiritual abuse, as well as experiences of misogyny and homophobia. Please take care as needed. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please call or text the mental health helpline at 988.

Sponsor: Special thanks to Fox Cleaners for their continued support of our podcast.

In this episode of All Things Mental Health, Mike Brose sits down with Terry Simonson, a seasoned expert working with the Oklahoma Attorney General's office to manage the distribution of opioid settlement funds. Terry dives into the history of the opioid crisis, how litigation led to settlement funds, and the structured process for allocating these critical resources to cities, counties, and schools across Oklahoma.

Join the conversation as Terry shares practical insights and actionable advice for applying for opioid abatement grants when the portal opens in February 2025.

• Visit the Oklahoma Attorney General's website for applications, FAQs, and opioid abatement information.

In this deeply insightful episode of All Things Mental Health with Mike and Joi, Mike Brose welcomes Dr. Sara Coffey, psychiatrist and author of Unpacked: A Psychiatrist Explores and Unpacks Our Collective Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Together, they dive into the profound and lingering effects of the pandemic on individuals, families, and society as a whole.

Dr. Coffey shares her personal journey as a mother, physician, and global citizen during the "lost years," reflecting on the convergence of fear, uncertainty, and hope. From her family's traumatic health experiences to the societal reckoning of systemic inequities during the Black Lives Matter movement, Dr. Coffey sheds light on how the pandemic amplified our interconnectedness and collective struggles.

This episode offers listeners an opportunity to reflect on their own experiences during this historic time and explore how to make meaning of the past while moving forward with hope.

Tune in to hear Dr. Coffey read a powerful excerpt from her book and provide wisdom on the importance of unpacking trauma, finding connection, and striving toward a more compassionate future.

In this powerful episode of All Things Mental Health with Mike and Joi, Mike Brose welcomes Michael Stick and his son, Matt Stick, to share their deeply personal and emotional journey of healing after tragedy. The episode touches on mental illness, grief, and the power of resilience.

Michael recounts how their lives were forever changed when Matt experienced a psychotic break in 2012, leading to the loss of Matt's mother. Together, they discuss the challenges of navigating the criminal justice system, mental health treatment, and how love and support from family were critical during the darkest times. Matt bravely shares his perspective, describing his experiences with psychosis, the importance of treatment, and how art became a pathway to healing.

Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of mental health education, destigmatizing mental illness, and offering hope to those who may be struggling. Matt also talks about his artistic career and his initiatives to give back to the community, including his new clothing line, War Paint Society, and The Memento Project, which supports families affected by suicide.

Don’t miss this heart-wrenching yet hopeful episode about how the Stick family has turned tragedy into a story of survival, recovery, and advocacy for mental health awareness.

Host Mike Brose continues to demystify the concept of ketamine therapy and discusses the life-changing results it has yielded for three guests who have experienced it first-hand.