https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spectrumhealth-journey--6279367enMental HealthSpectrumHealthhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c46e6d35f5d0533d093363b408b1c6e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spectrumhealth-journey--6279367Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:07:18 +0000SpectrumHealthSpectrumHealthfeeds@spreaker.comSpectrumHealth Journey: Mental health and healing in a comfortable conversation.false285a00b0-73c1-5303-85e0-af5407ae2a33episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-much-is-too-much-technology--74902964
Casey FitzGerald, School Based Counselor for Spectrum Health, shares the impact social media has on youth.

Albert Pulida, New York's Deputy Secretary for Finance and Technology, talks about the SAFE for Kids Act and Gov. Hochul's priorities for youth and mental health.

Cameron Burns, Community Engagement Director for Crisis Services, shares hope for Suicide Awareness Prevention Month.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74902964Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:05 +0000SpectrumHealthSeptember's podcast celebrates the start of the new school year! Casey FitzGerald, School Based Counselor for Spectrum Health, shares the impact social media has on youth. Albert Pulida, New York's Deputy Secretary for Finance and Technology, talks...
Casey FitzGerald, School Based Counselor for Spectrum Health, shares the impact social media has on youth.

Albert Pulida, New York's Deputy Secretary for Finance and Technology, talks about the SAFE for Kids Act and Gov. Hochul's priorities for youth and mental health.

Cameron Burns, Community Engagement Director for Crisis Services, shares hope for Suicide Awareness Prevention Month.]]>2017buffalo,health,mental,spectrumfalse142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/international-overdose-awareness-day--73287531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73287531Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:43:30 +0000SpectrumHealthThis month our conversation is about International Overdose Awareness Day which is August 31 and events and resources here in WNY. Give a listen!1945false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/support-in-our-communities--72798028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798028Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:28:50 +0000SpectrumHealthMental health support isn't limited to counseling centers and doctor's offices...there's strength and support in our communities, too. Join us to meet: Kenneth Allen from Signature Cutz in Buffalo, a barbershop, that's also a safe space to talk about...1757health,mental,mentalhealth,spectrumfalse140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-steps-into-mental-health-june-2026--72329318
Cameron Burns from Crisis Services talks about the expansion of the Crisis to Care Collaborative.

Tom Tharp from Spectrum Health's Wyoming County Counseling Center talks about the Mobile Therapy Unit.

Kate Hill from Spectrum Health Buffalo Hope joins us for a moment of mindfulness, too.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72329318Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:39:43 +0000SpectrumHealthMental health services are popping up all over...not just in counseling centers or offices or hospitals. Services are more available and more accessible - and more importantly - more comfortable for people who may be reluctant to take that first step....
Cameron Burns from Crisis Services talks about the expansion of the Crisis to Care Collaborative.

Tom Tharp from Spectrum Health's Wyoming County Counseling Center talks about the Mobile Therapy Unit.

Kate Hill from Spectrum Health Buffalo Hope joins us for a moment of mindfulness, too.]]>1781brain,doctor,health,mental,mentalhealth,specturmfalse139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mental-health-awareness-month-2026--71793088
Melinda DuBois, Executive Director, Mental Health Advocates of WNY talks about the agency and its annual recognition event.

Jeanmarie Cieslica, Volunteer, Greater Buffalo Food Allergy Alliance and Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, licensed school and counseling psychologist and host of the "Don't Feed the Fear" podcast share valuable information about the connection between food allergies and wellness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71793088Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:13:04 +0000SpectrumHealthThis month we focus on two agencies with events that celebrate accomplishments and spread awareness! Melinda DuBois, Executive Director, Mental Health Advocates of WNY talks about the agency and its annual recognition event. Jeanmarie Cieslica,...
Melinda DuBois, Executive Director, Mental Health Advocates of WNY talks about the agency and its annual recognition event.

Jeanmarie Cieslica, Volunteer, Greater Buffalo Food Allergy Alliance and Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, licensed school and counseling psychologist and host of the "Don't Feed the Fear" podcast share valuable information about the connection between food allergies and wellness.]]>1916health,mental,psychology,sciencefalse138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-awareness-month-2026--71054484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71054484Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:48:43 +0000SpectrumHealthDon't let stress rain down on your April days! April is Stress Awareness Month Will Christopher, a Community Wellness Specialist from Spectrum Health's Buffalo Hope COMPS team shares tips and techniques for reigning in stress. spectrumHealth &...1818buffalo,doctor,health,mentalhealth,mind,wellnessfalse137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-friendship--70396123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396123Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:48:21 +0000SpectrumHealthWe talk music and radio with Chuck Stevens from the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. Dan Lukasik and Mark Anthony Dellas preview a new documentary called Travels With George about the power of friendship. In the Hope segment, Christina...1716false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vulnerable-populations--69907650
Randy Hoak, Commissioner of Senior Services for Erie County shares resources for older Western New Yorkers who are looking for ways to be active and engaged.

Tanya Drake is Spectrum Health's Re-Entry Coordinator. She tells us about her team's work in helping individuals acclimate to the community after incarceration.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69907650Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:26:01 +0000SpectrumHealthThis month we open our hearts to our community's more vulnerable individuals. Join Malene and Bob for some insightful conversations. Randy Hoak, Commissioner of Senior Services for Erie County shares resources for older Western New Yorkers who are...
Randy Hoak, Commissioner of Senior Services for Erie County shares resources for older Western New Yorkers who are looking for ways to be active and engaged.

Tanya Drake is Spectrum Health's Re-Entry Coordinator. She tells us about her team's work in helping individuals acclimate to the community after incarceration.]]>1638false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-vibrations-for-2026--69337246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69337246Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:10:17 +0000SpectrumHealthEllen Cool, music therapist at Sound Transformations Music Therapy, talks about the power of music to transform and heal us...and bring us joy, too. Tom Tharp, Clinician at Spectrum Health's Wyoming County Counseling Center, gives us some ideas on how...1763false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-free-joy--68836318
Finally the podcast team remembers the guests and conversations over the past year.

Best wishes for happy and joyful holidays, filled with love and hope!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68836318Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:31:49 +0000SpectrumHealthJoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra talks about her book of original poetry, and the power of music. Mr James Peterson from Spectrum Health's Buffalo Hope COMPS team shares tips for Find it on shswny.org/podcasts/...
Finally the podcast team remembers the guests and conversations over the past year.

Best wishes for happy and joyful holidays, filled with love and hope!]]>1960false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gratitude-and-wellness--68365702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68365702Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:22:44 +0000SpectrumHealthCaregivers are loving, stressed, and anxious and The Prevention Council of Erie County is here to help. Janice Burns and Anne-Marie Huurre share advice. Rural Health Day is November 20 and Amanda Burkett and Tom Tharp from Spectrum Health's...1769716,health,journey,medicine,mentalhealth,music,spectrum,spectrumhealthfalse132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-about-youth--67996143
Brie Kishel, Program and Operations Manager for the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, talks about the upcoming annual conference.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67996143Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:42:10 +0000SpectrumHealthDawn Marie Domke shares the exciting news about Spectrum Health's Riverside Counseling Center and its services for youth. Brie Kishel, Program and Operations Manager for the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo,...
Brie Kishel, Program and Operations Manager for the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, talks about the upcoming annual conference.]]>1869false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suicide-prevention-awareness-month-2025--67636383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67636383Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:22:46 +0000SpectrumHealthCelia Spacone, Ph.D. from the Erie County Suicide Prevention Coalition talks about ways to help people in crisis. Jodie Altman, Executive Director of Kids Escaping Drugs introduces us to the life-changing work on this campus.1791false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/international-overdose-awareness-day--67259355
Jack Freedenberg from The Kensingtons talks about Spectrum Health's Fifth Annual Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose event on August 26.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67259355Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:33:55 +0000SpectrumHealthZachary Kay from the Erie County Department of Health talks about substance use in the region and a community event on August 28. Jack Freedenberg from The Kensingtons talks about Spectrum Health's Fifth Annual Not One More: Stand Together to End...
Jack Freedenberg from The Kensingtons talks about Spectrum Health's Fifth Annual Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose event on August 26.]]>1962false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summertime-is-for-wellness--66767850
Meichle Latham, Career & Life Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Business Consultant, takes her business outside to trails and parks for nature-inspired counseling and coaching.

Dawn Stone, Peer Support Specialist from Spectrum Health, catches us up on summer activities in Wyoming County.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66767850Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000SpectrumHealthDawnMarie Sainsbury, School Based Clinician from Spectrum Health, talks about preventing "summer slide" when kids are home from school. Meichle Latham, Career & Life Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Business Consultant, takes her...
Meichle Latham, Career & Life Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Business Consultant, takes her business outside to trails and parks for nature-inspired counseling and coaching.

Dawn Stone, Peer Support Specialist from Spectrum Health, catches us up on summer activities in Wyoming County.]]>1793health,healthcare,mental,mentalhealth,spectrum,spectrumhealth,wellnessfalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/men-s-mental-health-awareness-month--66377305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66377305Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:30:08 +0000SpectrumHealthTerry Seay from the Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network talks about the Fatherhood Initiative and programs for men. My Brother Lost in Time is a Buffalo-made film about Dan and Paul Lukasik and their depression diagnoses. Spectrum Health is hosting a...1965false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-and-mother-s-day-and-armed-forces-day-too--65815501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65815501Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:51:24 +0000SpectrumHealthOur guests share unique stories of family, resilience, and brotherhood. Listen to Tara Burgess, Executive Director of Every Person Influences Children, and Navy Veteran Chad Miller a peer support specialist from Veterans One Stop talk with co-hosts...1799716,advocates,buffalo,counseling,counselor,health,help,mental,mentalhealth,selfhelp,spectrumfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/c-a-r-e-s-and-h-o-p-e--65320196
April is National Counseling Awareness month, too. Learn more in this episode of Spectrum Health Journey!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65320196Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:17:04 +0000SpectrumHealthSpectrum Health's C.A.R.E.S. team provides 24/7 crisis response for young ones under 17 and their families. Buffalo H.O.P.E. COMPS shares techniques for coping and emotional support. April is National Counseling Awareness month, too. Learn more in...
April is National Counseling Awareness month, too. Learn more in this episode of Spectrum Health Journey!]]>1972716,buffalo,buffalove,counseling,crisis,health,human,mental,mentalhealth,newyork,ny,services,spectrumfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keeping-home-safe-and-cozy--64733821
Victoria Tiebor, CEO, Wyoming County Community Action, Inc., shares info on services in Wyoming County.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64733821Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:31:07 +0000SpectrumHealthSara Andrew, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, Suicide Prevention VA Western New York Healthcare System talks about the Lock and Talk initiative. Victoria Tiebor, CEO, Wyoming County Community Action, Inc., shares info on services in...
Victoria Tiebor, CEO, Wyoming County Community Action, Inc., shares info on services in Wyoming County.]]>1681community,health,mental,mentalhealth,spectrum,suicide,va,veteransfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-arts-and-mental-health--64220084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64220084Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:19:18 +0000SpectrumHealthSpectrum Health's Chris Weber talks about student athletes and their mental wellness. Randy Kramer invites us to Next to Normal on stage at MusicalFare Theatre, a powerful story about a family in crisis.1717arts,health,mental,mentalhealth,spectrum,spectrumhealth,sportsfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-is-powerful-medicine-w-joann-falletta--63595929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63595929Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:35:05 +0000SpectrumHealthJoAnn Falletta, music director for Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Patti Parks, founder of Nursin' Blues, talk about the power of music to heal.1850716,health,journey,medicine,mentalhealth,music,spectrum,spectrumhealthfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-for-the-holidays--63316948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63316948Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:26:33 +0000SpectrumHealthHolidays can be joyful or lonely for some people. Spectrum Health’s Debbie LaBounty shares insights on how to cope with and enjoy this season. Spectrum Health’s Bob Cannata talks about his retirement, too.2139false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-and-country--62575803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62575803Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:54:51 +0000SpectrumHealthAmanda Burkett and Catrina Dworzack, Clinical Director of Spectrum Health's Springville Counseling Center and Wyoming County Counseling Center respectively, talk about behavioral health in their rural settings. Cindy Voelker, President and CEO of...1794716,buffalo,community,health,mental,mentalhealth,newyork,spectrum,spectrumhealth,wnyfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community--62335691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62335691Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:06:22 +0000SpectrumHealthOctober is all about Community. Alyssa Hebeler talks about the Spectrum Health team that helps clients find comfortable and secure housing. Then Ann Marie Bosch and Jackie Cotton explain the challenging and gratifying work of case management to...1798716,buffalo,community,health,mental,mentalhealth,newyork,spectrum,spectrumhealth,wnyfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suicide-prevention-awareness--61193449
Please join us!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61193449Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:43:59 +0000SpectrumHealthSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We welcome Cameron Burns of Crisis Services who talks about resources in our community and beyond. Spectrum Health's Christine Ziemba reminds us that communication and the words we use can help someone...
Please join us!]]>1606health,help,mental,mentalhealth,spectrumhealth,wellnessfalse119full