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The Mindful Mic is a podcast from the Children's Home that explores the many factors that shape our mental health and connects listeners to the community resources working to make a difference. Each month, The Mindful Mic dives into real conversations about mental health — in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Because mental health touches every part of life, and every one of us is connected through our shared experiences of struggle, growth, and healing. Our goal is to spark understanding, reduce stigma, and remind our community that none of us are alone. Whether we’re talking about resilience, relationships, loss, creativity, or hope, every conversation helps build a stronger, more compassionate community. Hosted by Children's Home, Grace Shimatsu (Fundraising & Development Manager) and Colbi Twiss (Marketing & Communications Director) To learn more about the Children's Home go to: <a target="_
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Mindful Mic is a podcast from the Children's Home that explores the many factors that shape our mental health and connects listeners to the community resources working to make a difference. Each month, The Mindful Mic dives into real conversations about mental health, in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
The Mindful Mic is hosted by Children's Home Counseling Services. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "It Takes a Community" (7 October 2026, 47 minutes), "Meeting Kids Where They Are" (2 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "More Than the Game: Allyson Alden on Mental Health, Resilience & Finding Your Purpose" (1 July 2026, 45 minutes).
The Mindful Mic publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for The Mindful Mic is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mindful Mic requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mindful Mic's contact route on record: verified email.
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Children's Home Counseling Services hosts The Mindful Mic, a health podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #20
What if we could support youth mental health before a crisis happens? In this episode of The Mindful Mic , we sit down with Dr. Megan Smith , Boise State University professor and founding director of Communities for...
Episode #19
What does the future of youth mental health care look like—and how can we better meet kids where they are? In this episode of The Mindful Mic , Colbi Twiss and Grace Shimatsu talk with Dr. Eric Arzubi , child and...
Mental health affects more people than we realize—and student-athletes are no exception. Former Boise State Student-Athlete, Emerging Professional Beach Volleyball Player & Mental Health Advocate Allyson Alden joins The...
<p>Mental health affects more people than we realize—and student-athletes are no exception.</p><p></p><p>Former Boise State Student-Athlete, Emerging Professional Beach Volleyball Player & Mental Health Advocate Allyson...
<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, hosts Colbi Twiss and Grace Shimatsu welcome Shari Baber, founder of Brown Like Me and director of the Boise Soul Food Festival.</p><p>Shari shares her personal story, the...
<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, hosts Colbi Twiss and Grace Shimatsu sit down with the Children's Home psychologist Leah Gallant to talk about something every parent should understand — concussions.</p><p>While...
Episode #15
<p>Join Chad Dunn as he shares his transformative journey from BMX athlete to a life of drugs and crime, through prison, and ultimately to redemption as an entrepreneur and mentor. Discover how personal accountability...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we’re joined by Mary Irby, Director of Operations at Freedom Youth Foundation, for a powerful conversation about the realities foster youth face and the impact that consistency...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Elizabeth Lizberg, CEO of Camp Rainbow Gold, to explore the emotional and mental-health journey families face when a child is diagnosed with...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Elizabeth Lizberg, CEO of Camp Rainbow Gold, to explore the emotional and mental-health journey families face when a child is diagnosed with...
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<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Elizabeth Lizberg, CEO of Camp Rainbow Gold, to explore the emotional and mental-health journey families face when a child is diagnosed with...
<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Jason Shanks, district leader overseeing Hope Squads, and Michelle Weickum, LMSW, School Social Worker at Riverglen Jr. High. Together, they share how Hope Squad...
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<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, out December 3rd, we sit down with Jason Shanks, district leader overseeing Hope Squads, and Michelle Weickum, LMSW, School Social Worker at Riverglen Jr. High. Together, they...
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Leslie Scantling, breast cancer survivor and founder of Flock Cancer Idaho, and Carrie Panzer Epley, LCSW, a therapist who specializes in cancer grief, and embodiment therapy...
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Leslie Scantling, breast cancer survivor and founder of Flock Cancer Idaho, and Carrie Panzer Epley, LCSW, a therapist who specializes in cancer grief, and embodiment therapy...
<p>In this inspiring episode of The Mindful Mic, we meet Abi Franklin, a Boise high-school student who turned compassion into community impact. As the director of Idaho Homelessness Impact, Abi is proving that...
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<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Kelly Eisenbarger, LMSW, Interim Executive Director of Boise Hive — a nonprofit creating a safe, sober, and supportive space for Boise’s music and arts...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of The Mindful Mic, we sit down with Kelly Eisenbarger, LMSW, Interim Executive Director of Boise Hive — a nonprofit creating a safe, sober, and supportive space for Boise’s music and arts...
<p>Professional skier, filmmaker, and public speaker Drew Petersen opens up about his journey from suicidal depression to resilience and hope. In this conversation, Drew shares the story behind his new documentary Feel...
<p>⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles.</p><p>Professional skier, filmmaker, and mental health advocate Drew Petersen joins The Mindful Mic to share his powerful journey from...
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