Episode 8

In this powerful episode of Meghan’s Place: Conversations on Healing, we explore the deep and often overlooked connection between mental health and housing insecurity.Meghan is joined by Kylie, Policy Director at the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, whose work spans frontline outreach, program development, and policy advocacy. From her early days supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Marin County to her recent research on young adult homelessness in San José, Kylie brings both heart and expertise to this important conversation.Together, they discuss how housing instability impacts emotional and mental well-being, the gap between systems and real human needs, and what it truly means to support individuals navigating homelessness. Kylie also shares practical ways listeners can get involved in their own communities and offers a hopeful perspective on the future of this work.This conversation is a reminder that healing does not happen in isolation. It is deeply connected to the environments we live in, the systems we navigate, and the support we have access to.Whether you are looking to learn, reflect, or take action, this episode invites you to lead with compassion and stay engaged in the work of collective healing.