Studio 2501: Conversations About Mental Health and Wellness

Former HopeNet coaches and counselors are BACK IN THE HOUSE! Listen to Michelle Meinhardt share her history with our organization, what she has learned over the years, and what you can take away from it all on our very first episode of this special series.

We've all heard the famous expression "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, the truth is entire days can feel like lemons, and we can make the most out of them even when it's difficult. Therapist Katherine Lewis shares how you can turn your lemon days into lemonade on this special episode of STUDIO 2501.

Our second episode with author Dr. Paul White is about 2022's book "Making Things Right at Work: increase teamwork, resolve conflict, and build trust." We all have a large stake of our lives placed in our work, and all can benefit from listening to this episode. Share with a friend or coworker today!

Paul Davis, the founder of HopeNet in Wichita, joins the show to talk about his past - from abortion practices to redemption - and the history, present, and future of mental health and wellness. Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with a friend today!

Debut author Crystal Aluko is in the studio to discuss her journaling book with Jo Lynn, and the positive effect written words and prayers can have on our spiritual journey and for our mental health.

Author Paul White and Jo Lynn Bright discuss the 5 languages of appreciation in the workplace (Chapman & White, 2007) and how both supervisors and colleagues can benefit learning how those around them function best. Part of the 2022 "Book Review" series.

Norma Donovan, author of "Restoring Your Heart to Deepen Intimacy," joins Jo Lynn to dicuss her 2021 book and the ways we can strengthen our intimacy with others and with God, clearing out emotional blockages of abandonment, rejection, shame, fear, and deception.

On this episode, Jo Lynn is joined by Stacey Winter and Clayton Campbell to review the book "The Ruthless Elmination of Hurry," written by John Mark Comer.

Jo Lynn discusses the second half of ten practices that Jesus exemplified while on Earth, and what we can take away from him for our own mental health and wellness. Make sure to listen to Part 1 as well! :)

In the first of a two-part series, Jo Lynn breaks down 5 of the 10 mental health practices as demonstrated by Jesus throughout the Scriptures. Listen in to this 20-minute episode and take away action steps for your life modeled after Jesus himself.

Jo Lynn and guest (Renee Johnson, Knoxville, TN) discuss all levels of relationships during the coronavirus pandemic. When we remember the power in God's words, and the power behind how we define ourselves, we can break free from seasons of pain. You don't have to be a single person to learn a ton from this episode, either! There are great bits of knowledge for you no matter what season you're in.

Tom Brown, owner and operator of Meadowlark Farms in Rose Hill, KS, shares his life experiences - from being a missionary in Asia to running his beautiful orchard - and how they've shaped what he calls his "abundant life" in Jesus.

Kim Blackman and Sasha Berg from Chicken N' Pickle, a popular Wichita hotspot where patrons come to play pickleball and eat delicious chicken, talk about entertainment in the community, the impact of the coronavirus, and the mental health benefits of getting outdoors and having fun with others.

Chester Nichols, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Wichita State University, knows a thing or two about working with student-athletes in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. Join Chester and Jo Lynn Bright of HopeNet as they discuss his background, father's suicide, and mental health in student-athletes lives both over the past two years and in the future.

Denise Sherman with the Kansas African-American Museum joins Studio 2501 to discuss the museum's goals and progress to educate, entertain, and inform Wichitans during the pandemic and into the future.

Carla Eckels, Director of Cultural Diversity for News and Engagement at KMUW, joins Jo Lynn in Studio 2501 to discuss the Mountain of Media, and the impact the pandemic had on the creation and distribution of media.

1 Corinthians 13 is one of the most well-known passages in the Bible. In this personal reflection, Jo Lynn recaps each of the verses, the true meanings behind them, and how we can apply those lessons to our loved ones. This Valentine's Day, listen to "Love Is" as we remember we can call love in from the greatest source: God.

Susan Humphries, member of the House of Representatives for Kansas, joins Jo Lynn to discuss her background and experience with the pandemic as it changes both the political landscape and our mental health.

Former Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsey has spent his entire professional career in law enforcement. He's seen what it takes to have successful community relations during his stints in Minnesota and Kansas, and in this episode discusses the impact of the pandemic on crime, law enforcement and much more. Part of the "7 Mountains of Influence" series, and the first on Government and Politics.

Wes and Katherine Lewis, husband & wife, join the show! Wes is a woodworker and business owner of James Wesley Furniture and has a military background. Katherine is a mental health therapist right here at HopeNet. On this episode, they discuss the impact of the pandemic on businesses, family, and marriage.

Education is about relationships. That's what we learned from Kim Hoetmer, counselor at Goddard High School, this week on Studio 2501. In our final episode about "The Mountain of Education," Hoetmer and Jo Lynn dive deep into the inner workings of students, staff, and families in the midst of the pandemic.

Dr. Amy Carey, President of Friends University in Wichita, joins Studio 2501 to discuss the pandemic's effect on education and the mental health and wellness of students over the past two years.

The Floyds are on the show this week to discuss Business & Economy with Jo Lynn Bright!

Special guest Steve Dixon and Brenda Phillips, coworkers for Studio 2501 sponsor Hoidale, join Jo Lynn to discuss the pandemic's lasting impact on business & the economy, something that had far-reaching impact from global trade to your home.

What did the coronavirus pandemic do to businesses and the economy? Join Jo Lynn Bright and Jeff Witherspoon as they discuss the fallout of the pandemic and its ties to money and more on Studio 2501!