CASAT Conversations

This podcast was created for families and intimate partners of frontline staff and first responders. Dr. Trudy Gilbert-Eliot, author of Healing Secondary Trauma: Proven Strategies for Caregiver provides educational tips, stress management techniques, and ways to build resilience within the family. Family members of first responders and frontline staff also share their stories highlighting the multi-dimensional nature of what it’s like to be an intimate partner of a first responder.

This season we will explore the topic of resilience for primary and behavioral health providers. We will focus on ways to build resilience as an individual, community, and within large systems. We will explore the complexities of resilience, the latest research, and tools for developing resilience as a healthcare provider.

This season explores the complex topic of health equity. Health equity is achieved when every person has an equal opportunity to attain their full health potential. Behavioral Health Equity is the right to access quality health care for all populations regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or geographical location.

This season delves into the topic of secondary and vicarious trauma experienced by people who work in the field of human services. You’ll hear from researchers, authors, clinicians, and people with lived experience who share about the importance of this topic, along with ways to care for yourself, and the value of having a community of support. In each conversation, we hope you find a nugget of information that will support you in the work you do.

This season you’ll hear a collection of thought-provoking conversations which will explore the many dimensions of mental well-being. The conversations will highlight the dynamic connection between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. Our conversations touch on the latest scientific research, practices, and therapies. Together, we navigate the multifaceted landscape of mental health, empowering listeners to open their minds to the interconnected nature of mental well-being.

Season 6 of CASAT Conversations features in-depth interviews with experienced professionals from diverse fields, including mental health, addiction treatment, business, and sociology. Drawing on decades of expertise, each guest shares key insights from their careers, lessons learned along the way, and practical advice for future generations of professionals. This season is designed to provide valuable guidance and inspiration for those entering the field, navigating career challenges, or seeking renewed purpose in their work. Explore these conversations to gain wisdom and perspective from leaders who have dedicated their lives to making a meaningful impact.