Speaking Our Minds Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Mantemos o foco na prevenção do abuso sexual infantil, substituindo o medo e o silêncio por habilidades práticas que as famílias podem utilizar em casa. Compartilhamos uma estrutura clara baseada em três pilares, que ajuda as crianças a se sentirem seguras, aprenderem as palavras certas e comunicarem-se com adultos de confiança. • corrigir a taxa de subnotificação e explicar como...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking Our Mind Podcast we sit down with Ali Sekou, Assistant Mayor (Mayor Pro Tem) and City Councilor for Concord, New Hampshire, as we tackle one of New Hampshire's most pressing challenges—the housing crisis. From affordable housing and community development to inclusion and public policy, Ali shares his unique perspective as both a public servant and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking Our Minds Podcast we sit down with Sheelu Joshi Flegal, MSW, LICSW, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing today's kids and teens: the struggle to connect face-to-face in a world dominated by screens. From social anxiety and fear of judgment to the constant pull of smartphones and social media, many young people are finding it harder than...

Send us Fan Mail A parte mais difícil de proteger as crianças é admitir onde o risco realmente reside: em relações de confiança, lares familiares e rotinas do dia a dia. Conversamos com Jenny — sobrevivente e defensora da prevenção — sobre por que o abuso sexual infantil tantas vezes não é denunciado e como o silêncio acaba protegendo o adulto, e não a criança. Se você já se perguntou como abordar...

Send us Fan Mail En este episodio de *Speaking Our Minds*, conversamos con Evenor Pineda, de Manchester PAL, sobre el poder de la mentoría, el desarrollo juvenil y la creación de oportunidades positivas para la próxima generación.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking Our Minds, we sit down with Evenor Pineda from Manchester PAL to discuss the power of mentorship, youth development, and creating positive opportunities for the next generation.

Send us Fan Mail  Pada episode ini, pembawa acara Savitri Horrigan berbincang bersama Levent Akinci mengenai bagaimana aksi iklim, energi bersih, transportasi, dan perencanaan kota berdampak langsung pada kesehatan masyarakat di Nashua. Mereka membahas polusi udara, asma, kesetaraan lingkungan, serta hubungan antara lingkungan binaan dengan kesehatan fisik dan mental. Percakapan ini juga menyoroti...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode, host Savitri Horrigan sits down with Levent Akinci to discuss how climate action, clean energy, transportation, and city planning directly impact public health in Nashua. Together, they break down topics like air pollution, asthma, environmental equity, and the connection between the built environment and mental and physical health. The conversation also highligh...

Send us Fan Mail  Nos acompaña Robert Ortiz, Asistente Médico de Salud Pública de la División de Salud Pública y Servicios Comunitarios, quien desempeña un papel clave en el apoyo a programas comunitarios vitales como el programa LEAD Que significa Plomo y las iniciativas de inmunización.   Tambien nos acompaña Ebram Aziz, quien emigró de Egipto a los Estados Unidos con solo nueve años y ha constr...

Send us Fan Mail Speaking Our Minds Podcast brought to you by the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health & Community Services , we sit down with Tori Markiewicz, Nashua Community Coordinator for the Granite State Organizing Project, a nonprofit focused on uniting communities to fight for racial and economic justice across New Hampshire.  We break down GSOP’s mission—bringing people together...

Send us Fan Mail On the next episode of Speaking Our Minds Podcast brought to you by the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health & Community Services , we sit down with Tori Markiewicz, Nashua Community Coordinator for the Granite State Organizing Project, a nonprofit focused on uniting communities to fight for racial and economic justice across New Hampshire.  We break down GSOP’s mission—b...

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Ebram Aziz, who immigrated from Egypt to the United States at just nine years old and has built an inspiring career rooted in service and leadership. A Registered Nurse for nearly seven years, Ebram brings a diverse background across correctional healthcare—where he rose to Director of Nursing at a maximum-security prison in Massachusetts—along with experience in t...

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Ebram Aziz, who immigrated from Egypt to the United States at just nine years old and has built an inspiring career rooted in service and leadership. A Registered Nurse for nearly seven years, Ebram brings a diverse background across correctional healthcare—where he rose to Director of Nursing at a maximum-security prison in Massachusetts—along with experience in t...

Send us Fan Mail * This episode is in Spanish* Hoy, entrevistamos a  Angela Mercado, originaria de Ecuador, es la fundadora del Community Engagement Training Center y lleva más de 25 años impactando positivamente la comunidad de Nashua, New Hampshire. Con formación en servicios humanos y psicología, y estudios en consejería, su misión es crear un espacio inclusivo que conecte a la comunidad con re...

Send us Fan Mail Entrevistamos a Angela Mercado de Community Engagement Training Center localizado en Nashua, NH. Una profesional dedicada a fortalecer la comunidad a través de recursos, orientación y programas que impulsan el crecimiento personal y profesional de quienes sirve. Su trabajo se enfoca en crear oportunidades accesibles y brindar apoyo real a quienes buscan avanzar y construir un mejo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Speaking Our Minds , we introduce and unpack the meaning behind our new slogan, “Where Health is More Than Healthcare.” Savitri Horrigan and Iraida Muñoz share the vision behind this message—emphasizing that true health extends beyond clinical care to include community, environment, education, and access. The conversation also highlights the impact of the 2026 M...

Send us Fan Mail Trailer to Episode 2 with Savitri Horriga  and Iraida Muñoz Titled " Where Health is More Than Healthcare", Releasing Monday April 13th. 

Send us Fan Mail Season 3  Episode 1 – Introduction & Setting the Foundation In this episode of Speaking Our Minds , we’re joined by Savitri Horrigan, Behavioral Health Strategist, and Iraida Muñoz, Public Health Strategist, from the Division of Public Health and Community Services. They share their backgrounds, the work they do within the community, and the impact of their roles in addressing...

Send us Fan Mail Get a first look at Speaking Our Minds — a podcast created to amplify real voices, real experiences, and real conversations that impact our communities. In this trailer, we set the tone for a powerful season ahead — highlighting topics around mental health, public health, and the social factors that shape our everyday lives. Through honest dialogue and diverse perspectives, this s...