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Is research improving the state of mental health? Is early intervention as critical as treatment? On this episode of Empathy Affect, listen to National Institute of Mental Health(NIMH)’s Dr. Joshua Gordon as he answers these questions and delves into more topics including his legacy as NIMH’s director for the past 8 years.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074089/15198827

Ever wonder what happens to federal programs after they’re enacted? On this month’s Empathy Affect podcast episode, we dive deeper into the five-year impact of the Evidence Act, a law enacted to ensure data-driven legislation processes. Featuring insights from Dr. Susan Jenkins, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)’s Evaluation Officer, we delve into the act’s mission and discover how evidence and evaluation are steering modern government policies.

Don’t miss out! Listen now > https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074089/episodes/14978019

Ever wonder what the next chapter of your life has in store? 140,000 volunteers with AmeriCorps Seniors have answered that question through their service, and along the way, they’ve created impact, shared skills, and widened their social circles. AmeriCorps Seniors’ volunteers are reducing loneliness and finding renewed purpose by tutoring, mentoring, offering companionship, and even serving as foster grandparents. Giving back is a lifelong journey that can cultivate intergenerational connections and, well, just feels good.

Our guest, AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi, talks to us about the surprising mental and physical benefits of service and how older adults are building better futures.

Listen now and catch up on past episodes wherever you get your podcasts >https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074089/episodes/14415913

This month, host Melissa Harris Sosinski talks to U.S. Food and Drug Administration's CTP's April Brubach and Merrybelle Guo about The Real Cost campaign. It’s been going strong for 10 years with the goal of preventing young generations from picking up to***co (from ci******es to vapes, etc.)

Listen now > https://empathyaffect.buzzsprout.com/2074089/14827275-season-2-episode-5-inside-fda-s-10-year-campaign-to-prevent-youth-to***co-use

New month, new Empathy Affect episode! Maya U. Mechenbier, Birth of a Child Portfolio Project Lead for the Office of Management and Budget, talks to us about how her work with U.S. Digital Service is helping federal agencies improve maternal health services for mothers across the country—and how becoming a mom to her two daughters has guided her through it all.

Learn where motherhood meets modernization and how USDS uses human centered design to help mothers in need access growing federal support for postnatal care. Listen now on Empathy Affect.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uIoryK0UWMz17SrOhYcDO?si=dzNLqZ-hTDCw9U9kfhfkRA

It’s the start of a presidential election year and we are all readying to vote. Empathy Affect is taking a deep dive into elections with Kim Wyman, former Secretary of State of Washington and senior election security advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and now, Senior Fellow at Bipartisan Policy Center.

We cover election security, mis- and disinformation, the “tectonic shift” the elections workforce has faced since 2020, and what officials are doing to rebuild trust in the electoral process.
Listen now and catch up on past episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BBm2eDIworPt1e4PNC74B?si=QpicQEa5Tcyf-4UG2dGzvw

Season 2 starts NOW! On this month’s Empathy Affect, we talk with Matthew Tejada, Deputy Assistant for Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for a frank discussion about environmental justice and the magnitude of federal investments from the Inflation Reduction Act and initiatives like Justice40 in moving the needle forward. Learn how these commitments are enhancing the EPA's technical assistance and grant-making for environmental justice projects and how grassroots experiences from leaders like Matthew are informing the future of federal work combatting environmental injustices.

Listen and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.


https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Cv11dwelpN6gNkUMa0nwj?si=6c835b469d934d91

April 15th may not feel so daunting this year. The Office of Online Services (OLS) at the IRSis playing a big role in transforming the taxpayer experience as people increasingly opt to file digitally. The agency is making a massive push to increase accessibility and transparency across its taxpayer services, including allowing taxpayers to reach the IRS in multiple ways, more easily claiming credits and deductibles they qualify for, and making informed decisions about their taxes.

We talked to Karen S Howard and April Harding from the OLS at IRS about what taxpayers can expect for 2024 and the technology they’re using to get us there.

(Oh, and by the way, Empathy Affect turns 1-year-old this month! 🎂 Thank you for listening and supporting us. We’ll be back next month for Season 2!)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oIeZpD6JOps1LtBVmGv6e?si=0772eaeb991c4eb4

Do you care about building a more compassionate, effective, recovery-ready workplace? This month, Empathy Affect is speaking with Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Senior Policy Analyst Peter Gaumond, about what that takes. We also give a sneak peek into the upcoming Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit that you can use to help people in their journey to recovery.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Insights from top leadership in the field of recovery
✅ Toolkit highlights
✅ Real-world success stories in workplaces
✅ Practical tips for implementation

Let's empower our teams, break down stigma, and create workplaces that are truly inclusive and supportive. Share to spread the word about programs that foster a supportive work environment.



https://www.forsmarsh.com/mediap/empathy-affect-episode-12-how-your-workplace-can-support-people-in-recovery/

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and Empathy Affect is bringing you a powerful conversation that you don’t want to miss. Join us with our guest, Dr. Matthew Miller, the executive director of su***de prevention at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to shed light on this critical issue.

In this episode we get into:
✅ Why veterans are at higher risk for su***de than non-veteran adults
✅ Resources and campaigns to prevent veteran su***de and promote mental health
✅ How the su***de of a friend drives Dr. Miller to support veterans
✅ How empathy and self-compassion play a pivotal role in saving lives

Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform. Share the episode to spread the message of hope and resilience. You never know whose life you might touch with your support and understanding.
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Have you ever been at a point in your career where a mentor has made an impactful difference in supporting you and helping you grow? Or maybe you’re a mentor who has had the opportunity to guide early-career professionals to realize their potential. We’re back again on Empathy Affect this month to dive into the world of mentorship with National Science Foundation (NSF) Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Charles “Chuck” Barber and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency - DCSA Counterintelligence and Security Agency Diversity and Equal Opportunity Chief Dr. Theresa Horne to hear about their mentor-mentee relationship and how they see mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching as avenues to uplift diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility ( ) across the federal workforce.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Xc3zhnsYVePSHMcV3jif0?si=4731809059d3477e

What progress are federal agencies making around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility ( )?

Two years after the White House passed an executive order to strengthen the federal workforce with principles of DEIA, we explore improvements resulting from and how underrepresented communities can develop successful careers in government. (Hint: Start by checking out USAJOBS!)

Join us for our latest episode of Empathy Affect with U.S. Office of Personnel Management(OPM) DEIA Director Dr. Janice Underwood, to hear her insights and learn what the agency has in store.

Listen to the episode now wherever you get your podcasts! And be on the lookout for Part 2, coming August 17!
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Empathy Affect Episode 9 is out now! We explore how the aims to close the . This historic bipartisan infrastructure law looks to make internet connectivity accessible nationwide—and it’s already having a big impact. On our latest episode, we talk with National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) first-ever Digital Equity Director, Angela Thi Bennett, about her advocacy for and the progress to meet Digital Equity Act requirements.

Listen to learn more about how the Digital Equity Act is helping to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service, no matter where they live.

Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ddpzTMZeWGrckbR1e1tlL?si=4bd7416ec771484

Taylor Dimsdale is our senior research fellow for climate and disaster resilience. He’s a subject matter expert focused on research efforts, development of resilience solutions, project implementation, and business development. Taylor has spent nearly two decades working to ensure that communities are prepared for climate impacts and that a better understanding of informs decision-making in the public and private sectors. His background is in and risk management, adaptation and resilience, the geopolitics of decarbonization, and the implications of for national and international security.

Hear more of Taylor’s perspective as a guest on the America Adapts podcast and their coverage of the Innovations in conference.
https://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/2023/5/22/battelle-and-the-innovations-in-climate-resilience-conference-icr23

Kristin Murphy, our director of , is shaping the conversation around the human side of . She leads solutions and responsible growth for our engagements with clients on the front lines of the climate challenge. Kristin has spent the last two decades working across industry and government to drive lasting social change that fortifies our communities from the impacts of climate change and leads to a more sustainable future.

Learn more about Kristin's expertise, and contact us today for a fresh take on complex government programs and problems.
https://www.forsmarsh.com/faces-behind-the-mission/?agent=kristin-murphy&li_fat_id=2343dfbb-1176-440c-91e8-3a50991ce37d

We’re back for a second round this month! The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA HEALing Communities Study Director Dr. Redonna Chandler and SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Director Dr. Yngvild Olsen join us for part 2 of our episode on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) HEALing Communities Study—a bold research effort to reduce opioid-related overdose deaths by 40% across highly impacted communities.

We pick up today’s episode with a breakdown of where the study is today and how collaborating with its participating communities has helped them adapt quickly to the rapidly evolving opioid epidemic.


https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bAnEClu2pIKbKV3DdSZH3?si=aeae9a54f3574d01
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Wishing a happy 248th birthday to the U.S. Army!