Central Florida Foundation

First You Talk

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The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way. Ready to up your knowledge game? Let's get started. Produced by Central Florida Foundation.

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#3: Why should we care about our community's mental health? 06.12.2023 31:27

Send us Fan Mail In today's day and age, caring about your mental health has been woven into our daily conversations; but, what about our community's mental health? What does it mean to care about our region's mental health at large? In this episode, we dive into this topic with subject-matter experts that bring thought-provoking perspectives to the conversation. You'll hear ab...

Bonus Episode: Understanding the Role of Policy in the Housing Crisis 17.11.2023 6:02

Send us Fan Mail This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about obstacles to having more attainable housing and how policy can shape solutions. Visit the First You Talk website . Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram . As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida F...

#2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis? 02.11.2023 34:07

Send us Fan Mail Central Florida is known for its world-class tourist attractions and top-tier restaurants and nightlife. It's all magic and pixie dust here, right? Not if you're one of the thousands of workforce residents slowly being priced out of housing. This episode of the First You Talk podcast dives into Central Florida's housing crisis. Learn about: attainable versus afforda...

Bonus Episode: Understanding the Different Types of Homelessness 25.10.2023 6:52

Send us Fan Mail This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 1: Why is solving homelessness so hard? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about two types of homelessness - episodic and chronic - and why understanding the two matters. Visit the First You Talk website . Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram . As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida...

#1: Why is solving homelessness so hard? 06.10.2023 38:01

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why we can't just solve the problem of homelessness? Join us on a journey to discover the story of this complex issue, hear from people experiencing homelessness now, and learn what the City of Orlando is doing to try to alleviate this growing problem in the region. Thank you to our guests: Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando Kathy, Rigoberto, Tiffany and David, cli...