Empowering Healing: A Conversation with Alyson Simmons
The Healthy Project Podcast
English - January 29, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBHealth & Fitness medicine health equity public health social justice health disparities health advocacy community health global health health policy health education Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this insightful episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis engages in a profound conversation with Alyson Simmons, the founder and executive director of the Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center. Alison shares her journey from being a consultant to spearheading an organization dedicated to aiding survivors of violent crime through comprehensive and culturally responsive care. The discussion delves into the challenges and triumphs faced in providing such essential services, especially in the context of the pandemic and societal barriers. The episode is a deep dive into the importance of hope, resilience, and the power of individualized care in the healing process.
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Learn More: For additional information about the Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center and its services, visit Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center.