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The Mindful Mic
by Children's Home Counseling Services
The Mindful Mic is a podcast from the Children's Home that explores the many factors that shape our mental health and connects listeners to the community resources working to make a difference. Each month, The Mindful Mic dives into real conversations about mental health — in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Because mental health touches every part of life, and every one of us is connected through our shared experiences of struggle, growth, and healing. Our goal is to spark understanding, reduce stigma, and remind our community that none of us are alone. Whether we’re talking about resilience, relationships, loss, creativity, or hope, every conversation helps build a stronger, more compassionate community. Hosted by Children's Home, Grace Shimatsu (Fundraising & Development Manager) and Colbi Twiss (Marketing & Communications Director) To learn more about the Children's Home go to: <a target="_
Episodes
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It Takes a Community
What if we could support youth mental health before a crisis happens? In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Dr. Megan Smith, Boise State University professor and founding director of Communities for Youth, to talk about a powerful upstream approach to youth mental health. Using…
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Meeting Kids Where They Are
What does the future of youth mental health care look like—and how can we better meet kids where they are? In this episode of The Mindful Mic, Colbi Twiss and Grace Shimatsu talk with Dr. Eric Arzubi, child and adolescent psychiatrist and co-founder and CEO of Frontier Psychiatry. Dr. Arzubi…
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More Than the Game: Allyson Alden on Mental Health, Resilience & Finding Your Purpose
Mental health affects more people than we realize—and student-athletes are no exception. Former Boise State Student-Athlete, Emerging Professional Beach Volleyball Player & Mental Health Advocate Allyson Alden joins The Mindful Mic to share her personal journey through anxiety, depression…
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Why Representation Matters for Kids. Nurturing the Heart, Soul, and Sense of Belonging.
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, hosts Colbi Twiss and Grace Shimatsu welcome Shari Baber, founder of Brown Like Me and director of the Boise Soul Food Festival. Shari shares her personal story, the inspiration behind Brown Like Me, and how one child's experience led to the creation of a…
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Kids & Concussions: What Every Parent Needs to Know
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, hosts Colbi Twiss and Grace Shimatsu sit down with the Children's Home psychologist Leah Gallant to talk about something every parent should understand — concussions. While often associated with sports, concussions can happen in everyday situations like bike...
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Redemption, Resilience & Reinvention
Join Chad Dunn as he shares his transformative journey from BMX athlete to a life of drugs and crime, through prison, and ultimately to redemption as an entrepreneur and mentor. Discover how personal accountability, resilience, and the power of choices led him to build a new life, founding Move...
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Showing Up for Foster Youth
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we’re joined by Mary Irby, Director of Operations at Freedom Youth Foundation, for a powerful conversation about the realities foster youth face and the impact that consistency, community, and caring adults can have in their lives. Mary shares what it’s like...
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Where Healing Happens Together: Supporting Families Through Pediatric Cancer at Camp Rainbow Gold
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Elizabeth Lizberg, CEO of Camp Rainbow Gold, to explore the emotional and mental-health journey families face when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Elizabeth shares how Camp Rainbow Gold goes beyond medical care—creating safe, joyful spaces...
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Where Healing Happens Together: Supporting Families Through Pediatric Cancer at Camp Rainbow Gold - Trailer
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Elizabeth Lizberg, CEO of Camp Rainbow Gold, to explore the emotional and mental-health journey families face when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Elizabeth shares how Camp Rainbow Gold goes beyond medical care—creating safe, joyful spaces...
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Leading With Hope: Inside the Hope Squad Movement
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Jason Shanks, district leader overseeing Hope Squads, and Michelle Weickum, LMSW, School Social Worker at Riverglen Jr. High. Together, they share how Hope Squad empowers students to notice warning signs, reach out to peers, and build a culture...
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Leading With Hope: Inside the Hope Squad Movement-Trailer
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, out December 3rd, we sit down with Jason Shanks, district leader overseeing Hope Squads, and Michelle Weickum, LMSW, School Social Worker at Riverglen Jr. High. Together, they share how Hope Squad empowers students to notice warning signs, reach out to peers…
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Flock Together: Finding Healing, Hope, and Community - Trailer
In this episode, we sit down with Leslie Scantling, breast cancer survivor and founder of Flock Cancer Idaho, and Carrie Panzer Epley, LCSW, a therapist who specializes in cancer grief, and embodiment therapy. Together, they share a heartfelt conversation about navigating life after diagnosis…
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Flock Together: Finding Healing, Hope, and Community
In this episode, we sit down with Leslie Scantling, breast cancer survivor and founder of Flock Cancer Idaho, and Carrie Panzer Epley, LCSW, a therapist who specializes in cancer grief, and embodiment therapy. Together, they share a heartfelt conversation about navigating life after diagnosis…
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Youth Leadership and Creating Community Through Compassion
In this inspiring episode of The Mindful Mic, we meet Abi Franklin, a Boise high-school student who turned compassion into community impact. As the director of Idaho Homelessness Impact, Abi is proving that leadership has no age limit. Together, we explore how youth leadership, empathy, and…
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Where Music Meets Mental Health - Trailer
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Kelly Eisenbarger, LMSW, Interim Executive Director of Boise Hive — a nonprofit creating a safe, sober, and supportive space for Boise’s music and arts community. Boise Hive isn’t just a rehearsal or recording space — it’s a lifeline. Through...
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Where Music Meets Mental Health
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Kelly Eisenbarger, LMSW, Interim Executive Director of Boise Hive — a nonprofit creating a safe, sober, and supportive space for Boise’s music and arts community. Boise Hive isn’t just a rehearsal or recording space — it’s a lifeline. Through...
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Mountains, Mental Health, and the Power of Storytelling with Drew Petersen
Professional skier, filmmaker, and public speaker Drew Petersen opens up about his journey from suicidal depression to resilience and hope. In this conversation, Drew shares the story behind his new documentary Feel It All, which intertwines skiing Colorado’s highest peaks with running the...
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Mountains, Mental Health, and the Power of Storytelling with Drew Petersen-Trailer
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. Professional skier, filmmaker, and mental health advocate Drew Petersen joins The Mindful Mic to share his powerful journey from suicidal depression to resilience and hope. We talk about his fim Feel It All, which...
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Stay; and Play: Turning Grief into Hope
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. In this special episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Jake Stockton, founder of Stay; and Play and the Continuation Project, created in honor of his son, Kade Parrish. Jake shares how he transformed…
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Stay; & Play: Turning Grief into Hope - Trailer
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. In this special episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Jake Stockton, founder of Stay; and Play and the Continuation Project, created in honor of his son, Kade Parrish. Jake shares how he transformed…
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Mindful by Nature: Healing with Nature and Animals
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Amy Grace, LMFT—licensed therapist, founder of Imagine That Farm, and co-founder of Warm Springs Care Farm—to explore the deeply grounding power of nature-based and animal-assisted therapy. Amy shares how working with animals, tending to…
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Mindful by Nature: Healing with Nature and Animals
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Amy Grace, LMFT—licensed therapist, founder of Imagine That Farm, and co-founder of Warm Springs Care Farm—to explore the deeply grounding power of nature-based and animal-assisted therapy. Amy shares how working with animals, tending to…
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Mentorship Matters: Empowering Youth Through Connection
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Angela Sanchez from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho to explore the transformative power of mentorship. Angela shares her own journey, the impactful programs BBBS offers, and why one-to-one connections between mentors and youth are...
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Mentorship Matters: Empowering Youth Through Connection - Trailer
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Angela Sanchez from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho to explore the transformative power of mentorship. Angela shares her own journey, the impactful programs BBBS offers, and why one-to-one connections between mentors and youth are...
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Breaking Barriers: BIPOC Mental Health & the Power of School Counseling - Trailer
In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Month, this episode of The Mindful Mic shines a light on the unique mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color—and the critical role that school-based counseling plays in supporting them. We’re joined by Krysti Garcia-Dunn, LMSW (Licensed...
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Breaking Barriers: BIPOC Mental Health and the Power of School Counseling
In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Month, this episode of The Mindful Mic shines a light on the unique mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color—and the critical role that school-based counseling plays in supporting them. We’re joined by Krysti Garcia-Dunn, LMSW (Licensed...
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Girls on the Run Trailer
In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Alison Evaro, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Treasure Valley. We talk about how Girls on the Run empowers young girls through programs that build confidence, connection, and emotional resilience. As you’ll hear, it’s not just about...
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More Than a Run: Building Confidence, Connection & Courage
Episode 3 of The Mindful Mic as we sit down with Alison Evaro, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Treasure Valley. We talk about how Girls on the Run empowers young girls through programs that build confidence, connection, and emotional resilience. As you’ll hear, it’s not just about...
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Raising with Pride: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth with Compassion
We’re proud to share that our next podcast episode features one of our own—licensed therapist Savannah Perez from Children’s Home Counseling Services. In honor of Pride Month, Savannah leads a meaningful conversation on how parents and caregivers can support LGBTQIA+ youth by creating safe,...
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Raising with Pride Trailer
In honor of Pride Month, The Mindful Mic sits down with licensed therapist Savannah Perez to explore the powerful role affirming words play in supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. In this clip, Savannah shares how something as simple as saying “I love you” can create safety, connection, and lasting impact....
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Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention Through Education & Action
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. Suicide Prevention Starts Here: A Talk with Kat Hedstrom from the Speedy foundation and the impact they are making. Listen to how to talk to your children and so much more. Let's talk about it!
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Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention Through Education & Action - Trailer
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. Join us for the premiere episode of The Mindful Mic as we talk with Kat Hedstrom, of The Speedy Foundation. Kat shares her personal journey and the Foundation’s mission to prevent suicide through education, action…
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Introducing the Mindful Mic.
Colbi Twiss and Grace Shimatsu announce the Children's Home podcast that explores the many factors that shape our mental health and connects listeners to the community resources working to make a difference.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Mindful Mic is a podcast from the Children's Home that explores the many factors that shape our mental health and connects listeners to the community resources working to make a difference.
Each month, The Mindful Mic dives into real conversations about mental health — in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Because mental health touches every part of life, and every one of us is connected through our shared experiences of struggle, growth, and healing.
Our goal is to spark understanding, reduce stigma, and remind our community that none of us are alone. Whether we’re talking about resilience, relationships, loss, creativity, or hope, every conversation helps build a stronger, more compassionate community.
Hosted by Children's Home, Grace Shimatsu (Fundraising & Development Manager) and Colbi Twiss (Marketing & Communications Director)
To learn more about the Children's Home go to: <a target="_
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Children's Home Counseling Services
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The Mindful Mic is a podcast from the Children's Home that explores the many factors that shape our mental health and connects listeners to the community resources working to make a difference. Each month, The Mindful Mic dives into real conversations about mental health — in our homes, schools,...
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