Clear Thinking
Better Brodhead Inc
Youth substance use, bullying and dating violence prevention education.
Episodes
Clear Thinking #34 Delta 8 With Jamie Batz
In this episode of Clear Thinking, Jessica speaks with Green County Public Health nurse, Jamie Batz about Delta 8 and its presence in Green County.
Clear Thinking #33 LAUNCH - Mental Health Substance Use Prevention
Clear Thinking #33 LAUNCH - Mental Health Substance Use Prevention by Better Brodhead Inc
Clear Thinking #32- Safe Talks Training with Alexis Speth
Jessica Marass speaks with Community Service Coordinator Alexis Speth on the Safe Talks Suicide prevention training provided by Better Brodhead.
Clear Thinking #31 - Opioid Use Disorder - Jacob Keefe
This is a brief conversation about opioid use disorder and the available treatment medications.
Clear Thinking #30 - LGBTQ during the Holidays
During this podcast, our host interviews Stephanie Hormig on the best ways to handle uncomfortable situations during the holidays. Being a part of the LGBTQ community is difficult for many during the holidays and here are some of the tips and successes.
Clear Thinking #29 - The Importance of Being Safe Zone Trained
In this podcast, Megan Adams talks with Stephanie Hormig about what a safe zone is, the importance of organizations becoming safe zone trained, how to become a safe zone and also the dangers of claiming you are a safe zone, if you have not been fully trained. Thank you for listening.
Clear Thinking #28 - Transitioning As A Teen
Megan and guests discuss the challenges of transitioning as a teen and responding as a parent. Part of our series on outreach, prevention, and support of members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Clear Thinking #27 - Gender Identity
In a conversation with a local youth who identifies as agender, joined by their parent, we learn what it is like to navigate gender identity from the perspective of a child and their family in our communities.
Clear Thinking #26 - LGBTQ+ Pt 2
We continue our conversation about prevention work and outreach with the LGBTQ+ community. This section focuses on terminology and language, and how our use of language can help create a safer and more supportive community for all.
Clear Thinking #25 - LGBTQ+ Part 1
A conversation with Megan Altfillisch, community services coordinator for Better Brodhead. We discuss efforts to support LGBTQ+ youth in our communities.
Clear Thinking #24 - Cultural Competency
A conversation with diversity training facilitator, Santo Carfora.
Clear Thinking #23 - Multicultural Outreach
A conversation with Cynthia Villavicencio about multicultural outreach, prevention work within the Latinx community, and ways for our communities to work towards racial justice.
Clear Thinking #22 - Public Health
A conversation with Bridget Craker, public health educator for Green County Department of Public Health.
Clear Thinking #21 - Prevention in a Pandemic
Join us for a conversation with Better Brodhead Program Director, Kathy Comeau, as we discuss doing the work of prevention during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Clear Thinking #20 - Green Haven Family Advocates
Conversation with advocates from Green Haven Family Advocates on the cycle of abuse and how their organizations helps families and individuals throughout Green County. See their website greenhaven4help.com for more information.
Clear Thinking #19 - From trauma to recovery to peer support specialist Pt. 2 *disclaimer*
Continuing our conversation with Carlos Rivera who shares his story of recovery from childhood trauma and abuse to an intense journey of spirituality. Better Brodhead is a non-profit, non-religious community coalition and shares this story as a personal account as one of our guests to the podcast. It is not intended to promote or discourage faith. A big thank you to Carlos for his honesty and vulnerability.
Clear Thinking #18 - From trauma to recovery to peer support specialist Pt. 1 *disclaimer*
Conversation with Carlos Rivera who shares his story of recovery from childhood trauma and abuse to an intense journey of spirituality. Better Brodhead is a non-profit, non-religious community coalition and shares this story as a personal account as one of our guests to the podcast. It is not intended to promote or discourage faith. A big thank you to Carlos for his honesty and vulnerability.
Clear Thinking #17 - Jacob Swag Foundation - Part 3
The final episode of a conversation with Jacob Swag Foundation founding members and the creation of an app that will help those in a mental health crisis check them out at https://jacobsswag.org/.
Clear Thinking #17 - Jacob Swag Foundation - Part 2
Continuing our conversation about Jacob Swag Foundation, how they started the foundation and the beginning stages of creating an app to help those in a suicide crisis, check out their website at https://jacobsswag.org/
Clear Thinking # 17 - Jacob Swag Foundation - Part 1
Conversation with Teri and Kurt Ellefson of Jacob Swag Foundation, their personal story of loss and why they created the foundation check them out at https://jacobsswag.org/.
Clear Thinking # 16 - Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program
Conversation with Wally Orzechowski, Executive Director of SWCAP. Hear all about the amazing programs and work SWCAP is doing throughout southwestern Wisconsin.
Clear Thinking #15 - What is SARP?
Interview with Joan and Kristy from the Sexual Assault Recovery Program that serves Rock and Green County. Discussion on what is SARP, what services do they offer and who do they serve. Also, what is human trafficking and what are the signs that it may be happening to someone we know.
Clear Thinking #14 - CADCA Part 2
Jen Wichita and Erin Menzel continue their conversation about CADCA Mid-year Training.
Clear Thinking #13 - CADCA Training
Conversation with Jen Wichita, Chairman of Better Brodhead and co-adviser for Youth to Youth, Better Brodhead's substance use prevention coalition at Brodhead High School. In this two part series Erin and Jen discuss the CADCA Mid-year training they attended the summer of 2019.
Clear Thinking #12 - FAITH, Fighting Addiction: It Takes Help
Conversation with Mary Friedrichs from FAITH, Fighting Addiction: It Takes Help. Their mission is to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of addiction by providing education, resources and support for affected individuals, families and communities. https://faithgreencounty.wixsite.com/addictionawareness
Clear Thinking #11 - Wisconsin Opioid Crisis
Conversation with Paul Krupski, Department of Health Services Director of Opioid Initiatives about coordinating efforts to fight the state's opioid crisis.
Clear Thinking #10 - Brodhead Police Association
Conversation with Mary Wells President of the Brodhead Police Association which is a non-profit organization in Brodhead that focuses on community awareness of public safety. As well as fundraising for local law enforcement.
Clear Thinking #9 - Dr. Michelle Maloney, PhD
Dr. Michelle Maloney, PhD, who leads Addiction Recovery at Rogers Behavioral Health, explores the research and science behind marijuana and substance use disorder.
Clear Thinking #8 - Mental Health Navigation
Conversation with Rob Miles from Green County Human Services about Green County mental health services and the new Mental Health Navigator position at Human Services.
Clear Thinking #7 - Green County Drug Trends
Conversation with Deputy Kanable of Green County Sheriff's Office regarding the drug trends throughout the entire county.
Clear Thinking #6 - Brodhead Drug Trends
Conversation with Officer Bennett of Brodhead Police Department regarding the current drug trends in Brodhead.
Clear Thinking #5 - What is the ARCW?
Conversation with Amelia Lineman of the Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin.
Clear Thinking #4 - Recovery Houses in Southwest Wisconsin
Conversation with Kimberly Hill of SWCAP on their work throughout the region on building recovery houses.
Clear Thinking #3 - What is Prevention?
The tables have turned! John Lindley, editor of the podcast, interviews host Erin Menzel on what prevention is and the goals of prevention.
Clear Thinking #2 - The Road to Recovery
Conversation with Jeff Ditzenberger on his journey though a substance use disorder to recovery.
Clear Thinking #1 - The Creation Of Better Brodhead
Conversation with Peder Johanson on the creation of Better Brodhead coalition from task force to Drug Free Communities Grantee.