All Things Mental Health with Mike and Joi

The latest episode of the All Things Mental Health podcast looks closely at major shifts in local housing stability with Mark Smith, Executive Director of Housing Solutions, to break down the newly released 2026 Point-in-Time count numbers. For the first time in five years, overall homelessness in Tulsa did not increase, marking a significant turning point for local data. Unsheltered Numbers Drop:...

In this special edition of All Things Mental Health with Mike and Joi , Mike Brose takes the mic solo for a timely conversation about the stress, fear, and emotional strain so many people are carrying right now. From political division to global conflict and the nonstop pressure of the news cycle, this episode offers a grounded reminder to protect your peace, care for your relationships, and pay a...

In this episode of All Things Mental Health, Mike and Joi take on a topic that feels especially urgent right now: political trauma. Joined by guest Phil Smith, they explore the emotional toll of today’s political climate, including fear, anger, grief, helplessness, social isolation, and the strain political division can place on families, friendships, faith communities, and everyday life. Together...

Mike and Joi welcome guests Hallie Storms and Matt Gould from The Hospitality Hub in Memphis, TN for an inspiring discussion about creative solutions and inter-city collaboration to address homelessness in Memphis and Tulsa. Hallie and Matt also share their experiences with the National Guard presence in Memphis and its impact on their work.

Mike Brose and Matthew Gleason, both formerly of Mental Health Association Oklahoma, sit down with Tulsa Fire Chief Michael Baker for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about how fire departments have become frontline partners in mental health and community care. Chief Baker walks listeners through the evolution of Tulsa’s crisis response efforts. He reflects on early collaborations, the unexpect...

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://wompatuls...

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...

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...

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,...

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 stru...

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...

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 t...

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.

In this insightful episode of "All Things Mental Health," hosts Mike and Joi welcome Justin Carpenter, the founder of Core Scribe, and his mother, Marissa Carpenter, a veteran mental health professional. The episode delves into the innovative journey behind Core Scribe. Core Scribe is for anyone who wants to be fully present during a conversation, but is distracted by note taking or docu...

Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes interview Dr. Michael Saliba and Naomi Walcott of GRAND Mental Health’s ketamine infusion center. In this conversation, we demystify the concept of ketamine therapy and the discuss the life changing results it has yielded for those struggling with treatment resistant depression, trauma, and suicidality. This episode is sponsored by Core Scribe. Core Scribe automa...

We chat with Kellie Wilson and Kyle Browning about the Blue Team Initiative set on helping people experiencing anosognosia. It is a condition in which a person with a disability is cognitively unaware of having it due to an underlying physical or psychological (e.g., PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia) condition. This episode is sponsored by Core Scribe. Core Scribe automates your dia...

In this special joint episode with Tulsa Area United Way's Live United podcast, Mike Brose interviews Dr. Adam Andreassen, the new CEO of Family & Children's Services. Dr. Andreassen succeeded Gail Lapidus, who dedicated five decades to FCS, with 38 years of those years in the role of CEO. Dr. Andreassen’s extensive experience includes his tenure as the Chief Operating Officer for Brig...

Mike Brose interviews Jim Serratt, a healthcare leader with over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He serves as the CEO of Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic.  Serratt comes to Parkside after serving as Vice President of Behavioral Health Services, South and West Division, of Steward Health Care System. In the regional Vice President role, Serratt was responsible for overs...

Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes welcome data and policy researchers Caitlin Beasley (she/her) and Eliza Washington (she/they) from Metriarch, for a discussion on gaps, barriers, and attitudes toward pregnant people with substance use disorder in Oklahoma—they explore policy solutions and discuss how there is no “line” when it comes to helping people into recovery.

Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes continue their discussion on spiritual trauma and how it can affect a person’s mental, emotional, physical, and social life. They welcome two guests, Shelah & Valerie, who bravely share their personal experiences with spiritual trauma—from growing up in religious cults to oppressive gender roles in the church.   Content Warning: This episode contains discussi...

Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes are joined by Steve Kunzweiler, Tulsa County District Attorney, and Dr. Kathy LaFortune, a licensed psychologist and attorney. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss Oklahoma's mental health forensic system.

Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes interview Larry Smith and Josh Cantwell of Grand Addiction Recovery Center. It offers life-saving recovery tools for adults with addiction or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders to achieve individualized recoveries.

Mike Brose welcomes his new co-host, Joi-Michelle Rhodes, for a powerful conversation about spiritual trauma. Joi courageously shares her own experience coming to terms with her sexuality within her religious family.

Mike Brose chats with Tyson D. Thompson, an acclaimed Tulsa barber and an inspirational speaker, author, team building & performance coach, and more.

Mike Brose chats with Sierra Humphrey and Ainsley Wolfinbarger about the mental health of university athletes and what can be done to improve it for everyone.