Talks with Trivium

Talks with Trivium Episode One – “Half a Century of Impact - A 50th Anniversary Wrap-Up.” Release Date – December 19th, 2025. Summary – Join us for our final installment in our 50th Anniversary series as CEO Brad Schroeder reflects on a year overflowing with celebration and gratitude. From communitypartners to clients, families, and an extraordinary team of staff, we honor the people who make our...

Talks with Trivium Episode One – “The Power of Giving: Building a Legacy at Trivium.” Release Date – November 21st, 2025. Summary – In this episode of Talks with Trivium , we explore the impact of generosity from donors and partners in the community to those who give within our own organization. Philanthropy at Trivium is more than financial support; it’s about creating opportunities, changing liv...

Talks with Trivium Episode One – “The Heart of Care: Recognizing Our Incredible Team.” Release Date – October 17th, 2025. Summary – In this special episode of Talks with Trivium , we take a moment to pause and celebrate the incredible therapists, case managers, recovery coaches, and peer support specialists who bring heart, skill, and hope to everything they do. Their dedication transforms lives e...

In this special episode of Talks with Trivium , we honor our Direct Support Professionals who are the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to support our clients. You’ll hear heartfelt messages of appreciation from leaders, supervisors, clients, and fellow DSPs, each sharing a few words to recognize the compassion, commitment, and hard work of those who make the biggest difference in our clie...

Talks with Trivium Episode One – "Building Bridges: The Power of Community Partnerships." Release Date – August 15th, 2025 Summary – In this episode we speak with the Senior Vice President of Operations at Trivium Life Services,Stacey Warner. We dive deep into the vital role community partnerships play in creating real and lasting change—especially within nonprofit behavioral health orga...

Episode One – "Homeless, Not Hopeless: HowTrivium Helped Rebuilds Lives" Release Date – July 18th, 2025 Summary – In this movingepisode, we highlight a powerful mission moment at Trivium Life Services—whencompassion, timing, and purpose came together to help a family in crisis. Aftera devastating house fire left them homeless, Rose and her brother Ash foundthemselves navigating overwhelm...

Episode One – "LTSS in Iowa: Empowering LivesThrough Care and Choice" Release Date – July 9th, 2025. Summary – In this compelling episode, we dive intoLong-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) in Iowa—what it is, who it serves, andwhat a typical day might look like for those receiving care. We explore thephilosophy of dignity of risk and how this vital concept empowersindividuals to live mo...

Episode Two – Mind Matters: Breaking Myths andBuilding Mental Wellness - Part Two Release Date – May 23rd, 2025. Summary – In this second episode of our two-part podcast on mental health, we digdeeper and unveil the biggest gaps in care that many still face today. We sharereal-life success stories that offer hope and prove that with the right supportand treatment a productive and fulfilling life i...

Episode One – Mind Matters: Breaking Myths and Building Mental Wellness - Part One Release Date – May 16th, 2025. Summary – In this two-part episode, we discuss the common misconceptions and challenges surrounding mental health and the stigma that still prevents many from seeking the help they need. Just like physical health, mental health requires attention, maintenance, and preventative care. We...

Episode One – Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: The Founding story of Averte Part Two. Release Date – April 25th, 2025. Summary – In this two part episode, we explore the founding story of Averte, originally known as Merry Meadow Farm—a residential mental health program built on the belief that care happens through compassionate, consistent support in a home-like environment. Listeners will hear how...

Episode One – Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: The Founding story of Averte Part One. Release Date – April 18th, 2025. Summary – In this two part episode, we explore the founding story of Averte, originally known as Merry Meadow Farm—a residential mental health program built on the belief that care happens through compassionate, consistent support in a home-like environment. Listeners will hear how...

Episode Two – Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: The Founding stories of Recovery 4 Life and A New Path. Release Date – March 7th, 2025. Summary – In today’s episode, we are diving deep into the inspiring story behind two incredible organizations: Recovery 4 Life and A New Path who become part of the Trivium Life Services family in November of 2019. We will explore the vision behind these organizatio...

Episode One – Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: The Founding of Trivium Life Services. Release Date – January 31st, 2025. Summary – This year marks a significant milestone for Trivium Life Services—50 years of Creating Hope, Empowering Lives, and Inspiring Communities. Join us as we sit down with Hannah Smith to explore the inspiring history of Trivium and the remarkable journey from its humble begi...

Episode – Living Fully: Celebrating Life and Individuality. Release Date – January 3rd, 2025. Summary – In this heartfelt episode, we celebrate the incredible stories of Andy, Casey, Victoria, and Kennedy, four amazing individuals living with Down Syndrome. Through their voices, we learn about their favorite hobbies, cherished passions, and the relationships that mean the most to them. Join us as...

Episode – Breaking Down Fragility, Resilience, and Anti-Fragility: Science, Context, and Growth. Release Date – December 20th, 2024. Summary – What does it mean to be fragile, resilient, or anti-fragile? In this thought-provoking episode, with Alfredo, we delve into these three concepts and explore their profound implications for both our personal and professional lives. Drawing inspiration from B...

Episode One –Designing Change: Maggie Beaman’s Journey in Nonprofit Communications. Release Date – November 29th, 2024. Summary – In this episode, we sit down with Maggie Beaman, External Communications Manager at Trivium Life Services, to explore her journey of growing alongside the organization over the past nine years. Maggie wears many hats as a digital media expert and a "quick-and-dirty" gra...

Episode One – The Importance of First-Person Language in Treatment and Beyond. Release Date – October 25th, 2024. Summary – In this episode, Amy McKenzie, Clinical Director at Trivium Life Services, delves into the critical role of first-person language in treatment and everyday interactions. First-person language, which emphasizes respect and personhood by putting the individual before their diag...

Episode – Creating a Strengths-Focused Organization: A Blueprint for Success Release Date – September 20th, 2024 Summary – In this episode, Jennifer Smith and Karen Wagner explore what it means to create a strengths based organization and why it's crucial for success. They discuss key factors as to why a strength-based organization is important. Such as attracting top talent, fostering a healt...

Episode One – Charting a New Course: The Power of Recovery Coaching. Release Date – August 16th, 2024. Summary – In this episode we sit down with Andrew Micklus, a Recovery Coach, and discuss the essential role of recovery coaching in the journey toward healing and well-being. Andrew shares his personal journey into the field, offering listeners an understanding of what a recovery coach is and how...

Season 6: Episode Four:  Living at Averte: A Resident's Journey with Shanna Meyer Release Date – July 19th, 2024. Summary – In this final episode with Shanna Meyer, she walks us through what life looks like for a resident at Averte – a residential mental health facility. Shanna details the improved orientation process, which now includes a dedicated team of four staff members and a comprehensi...

Season 6: Episode 3: – The Evolution of Averte: Stephen Schram on Founding Principles and Growth. Release Date – July 12th, 2024. Summary – In this episode we delve into the fascinating journey of Averte with Stephen Schramm, Director of Development. Discover how Averte began with its founder Betty Williams who had a horse farm bed and breakfast. Betty’s desire was to help those individuals who we...

Season6: Episode 2: – Innovative Care at Averte: A Trauma-Informed Approach with Shanna Meyer Release Date – July 5th, 2024. Summary – In this episode Shanna Meyer, the Clinical Director at Averte, returns to discuss the innovative treatment modalities employed at their residential mental health facility. Shanna provides insights into Averte's trauma-informed approach, guided by the six princi...

Season 6: Episode 1:  Harmonizing Mental Health: The Averte Approach with Shanna Meyer. Release Date – June 28th, 2024 Summary – Join us for this first episode as we sit down with Shanna Meyer, the Clinical Director at Averte, A Trivium Life Services Company, a distinguished residential mental health facility nestled in the serene rural area of Vermont. Shanna, a clinical mental health counselor a...

Special Bonus Episode – “Celebrating Pride Month - History, Struggles, and Advocacy.” Release Date – June 21st, 2024. Summary - Welcome to our special Pride Month episode! Today, we are delving into the rich history of Pride Month, its roots in the Stonewall Riots, and discussing critical issues that continue to affect the LGBTQ+ community. We will be exploring topics such as access to affirmative...

Bonus Mini Episode – Hope Unveiled – Part 2: Alfredo's Journey into the Science and Power of Hope. Re-release Date – June 13, 2024 Summary - Join Alfredo on a transformative discovery about hope in this two-part episode. Alfredo guides us through the profound impact of hope and unveils actionable steps to shape a brighter future for us all. He navigates the essence of hope through its three pi...