Why We NAMI - A Mental Health Podcast
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Why We NAMI is a podcast that explores the subject of mental health, helping you stay connected, stay informed, and stay well. Why We NAMI is brought to you by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) South Dakota, whose mission is to provide education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. For more information and to get involved, visit our website at namisouthdakota.org. Be sure to like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! Hosted by Mallory Kloucek and Angela Hyde. Produced and edited by Skye Giebink.
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#125 - Final Episode
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhat a journey these last two and a half years have been. In the final episode of Why We NAMI co-hosts Angela and Mallory sit down with our producer Skye to share some of our best moments with the show and our immense gratitude towards our listeners. It has been an amazing ride. Please remember to reach out to namisouthdakota.org for any resources and updated information on programs and events happening in across our state. If looking for a new mental health podcast to listen to, check out...
#124 - Mikayla Mitzel
September 21, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMikayla Mitzel is a Lakota from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in what is now known as South Dakota. She has a background in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as primary and secondary education. She is currently working as a school counselor with K-5 in her home community, which is the perfect blending of these two fields. She is passionate about individual, family, and community healing, and aspires to bring culturally competent and relevant strengthening of families programming ...
#123 - Dr. Jay Kahl
September 14, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBDr. Jay Kahl is the Assistant Vice Provost for Assessment and Academic Excellence at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. He considers himself a Buddhist or Taoist, and meditation is a part of his daily life. He has been leading guided meditation sessions for students at Augustana, and brings his practice to this week's episode of Why We NAMI.
#122 - Jenna Everson
September 07, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJenna Everson is a current MSW student at the University of South Dakota. Previous to graduate school she went to South Dakota State University in Brookings and grew up in Aberdeen. Jenna is NAMI South Dakota's intern for the next year as she completed her first semester of her graduate program.
#121 - Jamie Sterk
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBJamie Sterk is the founder of Wounded Healer Recovery. Prior to Wounded Healer Recovery Jamie worked in the Sioux Falls School District. In 2020, Jamie became certified as a yoga instructor and became attuned in the art of Reiki. Being in recovery from addiction herself, The way that her spirituality was strengthened because of the combination of working a twelve step program, practicing yoga and using Reiki healing energy in her life was impactful. Jamie is a mother to 5 children.
#120 - Beth Elam
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBBeth Elam is the Associate Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator at Augustana University. She has been at Augustana for 13 years and serves the university in the areas of student health & counseling, mental health resources, crisis management/response and Title IX. As part of the Dean of Students Office, Beth helps to create a culture of care that surrounds each student as they navigate their college experience. Beth earned her B.A degree from the University of Sioux Falls and her M.S. in...
#119 - Jessi Whetsel
August 17, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJessi Whetsel is the campus counselor at Lake Area Technical College. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University and went on to complete her Masters in Education for School Counseling from Northeastern State University (OK). She then completed some post-graduate classes to earn a license in professional counseling. Jessi has worked in both school and community counseling as a counselor and presently enjoys her job helping college students in life transitio...
#118 - Sylvia Selgestad
August 10, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBSylvia Selgestad has been a Credit and Housing Counselor and Educator with the Lutheran Social Services Center for Financial Resources for more than 10 years. She is a HUD Certified Housing Counselor, and is certified by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) as a Credit Counselor, Student Loan Counselor and Financial Educator, as well as the NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC) in Homeownership Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention Counseling...
#117 - Mark Daniels
August 03, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBMark “Papa D” Daniels, PhD, QMHP, Ho-Chunk, Dine, Nooch (he/him/his) is a Native American Clinical Psychologist currently working at Sanford Health in Vermillion as an Integrated Health Therapist and a member of the Board of Directors of The TRANSformation Project whose mission is to support and empower transgender youth, young adults, and their families while educating communities in South Dakota and the surrounding region about gender identity and expression. He is a former Associate Pr...
#116 - Stephanie Burgeson
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBStephanie Burgeon graduated from South Dakota State University with both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. This is her 28th year in education. She will be a counselor at George McGovern Middle School in Sioux Falls this Fall. She previously spent time in the Yankton and Wagner school districts. She is married to her husband Michael. She has two sons, Brody is a full time soldier in the US Army and Hudson will be a sophomore at Jefferson High School. In her spare time she enjoys reading,...
#115 - LuAnn Berkhof
July 20, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBLuAnn’s Berkhof's entire professional career has had a dimension of caregiving that has afforded her the opportunity to see the care needs of an array of people groups. LuAnn has worked previously as a teacher, a preschool director, a teen and young adult program coordinator, a provider for people with different abilities and a caregiver to our older adults. Each of these groups of people have specific needs but each share a common need to feel safe and valued. Luann grew up on a farm by ...
#114 - Carmen Spurling
July 13, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBCarmen Spurling has been the Caregiver Outreach Director at Active Generations for the past 3.5 years. Prior to this, she worked 8 years with the Dept of Human Services in the Long term Services & Supports division, helping the aging & disabled population remain safely in their homes. Carmen loves helping people connect to resources and provide education so they feel more empowered to care for their loved ones as long as possible.
#113 - Nic Brokenleg
July 06, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBNic Brokenleg received his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Augustana University in 2001, and his Master’s Degree in Social Work from USD in 2016. He has worked in Human Services for 20 years in the areas of Substance Abuse, Homelessness, Children’s Education, Mental Health and Medical Social Work. He is a Licensed Independent Therapist and has been with the VA since 2015. He has been a Program Coordinator with the VA’s Caregiver Support Program since 2019.
#112 - Monique “Muffie” Mousseau
June 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBMonique “Muffie” Mousseau's Lakota name is Canupa mani Wi ((Cha Nu Pa Ma Nee Wee )) (Walks with Pipe Women) Monique “Muffie” Mousseau (Moo-so). She is a member of the Oglala Lakota oyate. She is alcohol and drug free and has been in a relationship for 15+ years, married 6 years to her beautiful wife, Felipa De Leon. She is a True Rez’er and able to be an urban native. Monique has a bachelor’s degree in Education, Associate Arts and Science degree in Natural Resources Management, Pre-engin...
#111 - Matt Neufeld
June 22, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMatt Neufeld has been part of Sioux Falls Pride since the fall of 2018. His vision for the organization is to advocate for the understanding and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit community in all aspects of life in the Sioux Falls and surrounding area.
#110 - Teri Johnson
June 15, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBRev. Dr. Teri Johnson has been an instructor at South Dakota State University for the past 8 years and teaches a variety of courses. She is an ordained United Methodist minister for 32 years serving congregations in Pierre, Mitchell, Brookings, and Minneapolis. She is the President of Brookings PFLAG and a member of the Brookings Backpack Board. She enjoys spending time with her family and her 4 grandchildren, taking care of her 2 dogs and 2 cats, making bread, and being outside.
#109 - Cindy Kirschman (In Memoriam)
June 08, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBRepost with updated intro (in memoriam) Cindy Kirschman currently works as the transitions liaison for the Transition Services Liaison Project under the Black Hills Special Service Coop, and is a volunteer and affiliate leader for NAMI Aberdeen. She is trained as a Basics teacher, Ending the Silence presenter, and Family Support Group Facilitator. She is an advocate for mental health and our friend!
#108 - John Schwab
June 01, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBJohn Schwab (he/him) was born and raised 30 miles outside of Aberdeen, South Dakota, and has lived in Aberdeen since 2019. John is currently earning his BFA in Digital Media/Graphic Design and Minoring in Marketing at Northern State University, and has two adorable animal children: Fuzzball (a cat), and Evelyn (a cinnamon conure). John has volunteered at the Aberdeen Community Theatre for 12 years and acted at Storybook Land Theatre since he was 11. He has done marketing and social media man...
#107 - Nancy Wehrkamp
May 25, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBNancy Wehrkamp is the Director of Programming at Active Generations. She has spent most of her career in education. Before Active Generations, she was the director at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for 7 years. She was also an education consultant at Avera McKennan, and a school counselor at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Nancy is married with 3 adult children and 1 grandchild.
#106 - Denise Houchin
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBDenise Houchin started her journey to health almost 40 years ago, due to her oldest child having many health challenges. In 2010, after transitioning to a Whole Food Plant-Based way of eating, learning to de-stress, and incorporating gentle exercise, she was able to overcome and reverse many health issues, including: high blood pressure, obesity, anxiety and depression, insomnia, high cholesterol and pre-diabetes. As a Plant Based Chef, Nutrition Educator, Licensed Food for Life Instructor ...
#105 - Kira Kimball
May 11, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBKira Kimball is Marsh McLennan’s Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer. Kira provides strategic and tactical leadership to advance efforts to attract and celebrate diverse perspectives while promoting and protecting a level playing field for all colleagues. Kira has her MSEd in counseling & human development with an emphasis in college students, an MA in English -- both from Purdue University and a BA in English -- from Minnesota State University Moorhead Prior to becoming Chief DE&I...
#104 - Megan Howard
May 04, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBMegan Howard currently leads Baird’s financial planning, estate and tax planning services. She is a graduate from SDSU and a certified financial planner. She shares value to her clients and community by being an educator, resource, and colleague. Previous to Baird, she spent years in the banking and cosmetology industries. While completing her bachelor's degree in entrepreneurial studies, she transitioned into banking and finance. Growing up with two hard working entrepreneur parents and ...
#103 - Cindy Kirschman
April 27, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBCindy Kirschman currently works as the transitions liaison for the Transition Services Liaison Project under the Black Hills Special Service Coop, and is a volunteer and affiliate leader for NAMI Aberdeen. She is trained as a Basics teacher, Ending the Silence presenter, and Family Support Group Facilitator. She is an advocate for mental health and our friend!
#102 - Jan Small
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJan Small is a retired educator, parent and grandparent. She currently lives in Watertown with her husband John.
#101 - Dr. Matt Stanley
April 13, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMatthew Stanley serves as the Vice President of the Behavioral Health Clinical Service Line and as the Medical Director of the Avera McKennan Behavioral Health Center and the Avera Addiction Care Center, Sioux Falls, SD, and the Avera Marshall Behavioral Health Center, Marshall, MN. He received his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA. Dr. Stanley completed his residency at Western Missouri Mental Health Center, K...
#100 - Sheri Nelson
April 06, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBSheri Nelson has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families who have experienced mental health challenges. Sheri holds a bachelor’s in psychology and Addiction Studies and a masters in Addiction Studies from the University of South Dakota. As an addiction counselor Sheri worked with at risk youth and their families. She went on to be the Director of a specialized program in which she treated both adult women and adolescent females who were pregnant, parenting, and s...
#099 - Brenda Johnson
March 30, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBAs a certified nurse practitioner (CNP), Brenda Johnson is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This certification allows Brenda to diagnose and treat mental illnesses with medication and/or psychotherapy. Her practice provides a nursing philosophy emphasis, shared decision making, and collaboration with other health practitioners. Brenda is licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing and the South Dakota...
#098 - Trivia Craddock
March 23, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBTrivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock is Mnicoujou Lakota an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, she graduated in 2016 with her master’s in Leadership and Management from Oglala Lakota College. While attending Oglala Lakota College, Trivia volunteered as a community advocate as well as a working as a Uplifting Parent Mentor for Catholic Social Services. Trivia was able to use her training and life experiences helping native and non native single parents achieve their higher educ...
#097 - Jim Woster
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBDuring his 35 years with the Sioux Falls Stockyards and the Olson-Frankman Commission, and his many years broadcasting the daily markets on KELO-TV, Jim Woster has touched the lives of nearly every agriculture producer in South Dakota. As a dedicated member of the South Dakota Cattleman’s Association, Jim was awarded the Agri-Businessman of the Year (2000) and the Agriculturalist of the Year (2001) and inducted into the SD Hall of Fame in 2001. He has also donated countless hours to Avera Ho...
#096 - Maggie Kadrlik
March 09, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBMaggie Kadrlik graduated from Augustana University in 2019 with a bachelors in psychology and sociology. While at Augie, Maggie played softball for 5 years where she was a part of the team who won the national championship in 2019. After Augie, Maggie went on to work at Avera Behavioral Health as a behavioral health technician for two years. Maggie is back at Augustana University, not only working as the strength and conditioning graduate assistant but also getting her masters in sports admi...
#095 - Dr. Mo (Melissa Dittberner)
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBDr. Mo, (Melissa Dittberner), PhD, CPS, LMT, is a lecturer in the Addiction Counseling and Prevention department at the University of South Dakota. She has a Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychology in Education, a master’s in Addiction Studies and a bachelor’s in Health Sciences. Dr. Mo is a prevention specialist. She does research on college students’ substance use, pedagogy, addiction and harm reduction. Dr. Mo has worked on grants surrounding substance use disorders, harm reduction, continui...
#094 - Natasha Petry
February 23, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBNatasha Petry, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, is an Associate Professor of Practice at North Dakota State University (NDSU), and a Pharmacogenomics Clinical Pharmacist at Sanford Health Imagenetics, both in Fargo, ND. She also serves as the Residency Program Director for Sanford Health Imagenetics’ Post-graduate Year 2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency program. She completed a B.S. in Microbiology, Pharm.D., and MPH all from NDSU in Fargo. Dr. Petry completed a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at Tr...
#093 - Tim Neyhart
February 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBTim Neyhart has a B.S. in Secondary Education. He has been an active member of a number of disability policy work groups concerning special education, mental health, vocational rehabilitation, and other related topics. He is the past chair of the Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired Rehabilitation Advisory Council, past member of the Division of the Vocational Rehabilitation Advisory Council, etc. In 1998, Tim was identified as the Governor’s Advisory Council Distinguished Service Awar...
#092 - Lance Johnson
February 09, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBLance Johnson is from Webster, SD, graduated from Webster High School and raised on a farm Northwest of Webster – grain and beef. Lance graduated from South Dakota State University with a Major in Dairy Manufacturing. Lance has been in the dairy industry for 36 years and working at Valley Queen Cheese Factory in Milbank, SD for 26 years doing primarily production and engineering. Lance is married to his wife Dine (pronounced Deena), has 4 kids – ages range 19 to 31 years old.
#091 - Cara Hetland
February 02, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBCara Hetland has 33 years in public radio as a reporter, producer and News Director and manager. Over the years she has told many stories about South Dakota. Hetland also teaches media writing and law at the University of Sioux Falls and enjoys working with interns to develop their own style of storytelling. She lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Daren and three daughters.
#090 - Laurie Knutson
January 26, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBLaurie Knutson has been in the Sioux Falls community for over 30 years, serving the non-profit world in a variety of leadership capacities. She has been a board member to organizations like Avera McKennan, The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, and her church, as well as many social organizations like Kiwanis and the President’s Bowl. After serving as the CEO of EmBe for 11 years, she now has her own business called The Interim CEO which allows her to use her leadership skills and knowl...
#089 - Frank Kloucek
January 19, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBFrank Kloucek graduated in 1974 from Scotland High School and 1978 as an SDSU graduate where he double majored in animal science and general agriculture. His wife Joanie is a dietary manager at a local hospital, and he has four adult children: Jennifer, Michelle, Kimberlee, Jared, and seven grandchildren. Frank ran the family farm in Bon Homme County, and was a State Senator for 16 years and State Representative for 6 years for District 19.
#088 - Janet Kittams
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJanet Kittams is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Helpline Center. She has been with agency for over 20 years in a variety of leadership roles beginning as a volunteer. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of South Dakota and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota and is a licensed professional counselor. Her experience includes serving as a leader in statewide efforts surrounding suicide prevention, expanding the ...
#087 - Danae Kirschman
January 05, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBDanae Kirschman is a volunteer for NAMI Aberdeen. She is trained as a Basics teacher, Ending the Silence presenter, and Connections Facilitator. She is an advocate for mental health and our friend!
#086 - Wendy Mamer
December 29, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWendy Mamer is a dedicated community member who thrives by meeting people, being with people, and hearing their stories. Wendy embodies a vulnerability-centered approach, both personally and professionally. Wendy has the honor of serving as the Assistant Director of Admission at Augustana University. While at Augustana, Wendy helped bring the first ever student-led mental health group to campus, which she is currently the advisor for. Outside of her time at Augustana, Wendy enjoys spending...
#085 - Caitlin Irish
December 22, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBCaitlin Irish is a senior nursing student at SDSU and has been volunteering for NAMI since 2019. In her free time, she can be found writing, quilting, and playing with her emotional support hedgehog, Bobbin.
#084 - Mike Cuperus
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBMike Cuperus graduated from Augsburg University in Minneapolis with a bachelors degree in marketing and is currently pursuing a masters in business administration from the University of Sioux Falls. Mike has been involved in Sales and Marketing for the last 17 years -- most recently as the Marketing Manager for an animal health company in Minnesota. Mike has also helped as the assistant wrestling coach at Hunter College in NYC, and also a volunteer coach with Beat the Streets New York, a no...
#083 - Fred Osborn
December 08, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBFrederick Osborn holds an MBA from Marylhurst University, as well as a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Juris Doctor from Creighton University. Mr. Osborn has over 17 years’ experience in all phases of curriculum development, both traditional and online, including program design and implementation at the post-secondary level. His teaching experience includes Business, Computer Software, Economics, Humanities, Law, and Real Estate at Pioneer Pacific College, Chemeketa Communit...
#082 - Dr. Kari Oyen
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBDr. Oyen is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of South Dakota. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Oyen was a practicing rural school psychologist for ten years. Dr. Oyen is a state coordinator for the Multi-tiered Systems of Support/Positive Behavior Interventions and Support project in the State of South Dakota and sat on the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee as a Governor appointee. Dr. Oyen’s research focuses on risk and protective factors that lead to student outcomes as wel...
#081 - Marilyn Charging
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBMarilyn Charging is a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes in North Dakota. She is a retired school administrator, devoted mother and grandmother, and a sewing enthusiast. She is also the Education and Outreach Consultant for NAMI South Dakota and on a co-hort group implementing the NAMI program FaithNet.
#080 - Darla Biel
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBDarla Biel earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS, a M.A. and M.F.A. in English from Iowa State University and Pacific University respectively, and a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from Indiana University. She expects to complete her Certificate in Child & Adult Advocacy Studies from the University of South Dakota in Dec. 2021. Biel taught writing courses at GrandView College and Iowa State University before teaching at South Dakota State...
#079 - Emily Meier
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEmily Meier is a senior at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, where she serves as the Chief Communications Officer in the Student Government Association. She is also part of the Honors Program and is a recipient of a grant from the Bush Foundation and the National Arts Strategies Change Network, with which she is working to create broader access to mental health care for NSU students.
#078 - Jett Jonelis
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBJett Jonelis is the advocacy manager for the ACLU of South Dakota. As the advocacy manager, Jett builds the ACLU’s public education and advocacy programs through coalition-building, leadership development, communication, and lobbying. They ensure that supporters of the ACLU of South Dakota have the tools, information, and opportunities to be effective advocates on issues like LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit rights, Indigenous justice, and criminal justice reform. Prior to joining the ACLU, Jett serve...
#077 - Lindsay Neth
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBFor more than 12 years, Lindsay Neth has been providing services for individuals with mental health needs. She has worked in an inpatient mental health hospital, a partial hospitalization program, and in outpatient clinics. A primary mission has been seeing clients as/when they need support and assistance. As a therapist, a mom of 3 active and chaotic kids, a wife and various other roles, Lindsay personally understands the feeling when being faced with stressors.
#076 - Tonya Derdall
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBTonya Derdall graduated in 1995 from SDSU with a Bachelors in Human Services Child Development. She is now a licensed alcohol and drug counselor who has worked in the field of human services for over 20 years. 11 of those years have been with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe as the Director of the Boys and Girls Club and Partnership for Success. Tonya currently resides on a small acreage outside of Pukwana with her husband and horses and dogs.