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Transition Points

Transition Points

by Project Transition

Season 2

Episode 13 with Dr. Julie Gersch

In this episode, we sit down with our National Clinical Director, Dr. Julie Gersch, as she talks about her life prior to joining Project Transition and PCS Mental Health. We touch on a variety of topics during this episode ranging from her inspiration for getting into psychology to the best way to handle our own mental health.

Episode 12 Featuring Angel Ralford

Angel Ralford is a recent graduate of one of our Philadelphia programs. In this short but sweet episode, she tells of her struggles before coming to us and how Project Transition gave her the support she needed to "take her life back."

Season 1

Episode 11 Featuring Nicholas Emeigh, Associate Executive Director for NAMI Bucks County

In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Emeigh as he shares his incredibly inspiring life story. Nicholas, aka Nami Man, is the Associate Executive Director for Bucks County's National Alliance on Mental Illness. He is also the President of the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Programs in Bucks County.

EP 10 Featuring Amber Roadcap, Community Relations Liaison at Malvern Behavioral Health

In this episode, we sit down with Amber Roadcap and discuss all things recovery, mental health, and more! Amber is a Community Relations Liaison at Malvern Behavioral Health where she has worked for the last 4 years. Prior to that, she worked extensively in the behavioral health community.

Episode 9 w/ Clinical Traumatologist, Ernie J. Wouters

Project Transition is currently in the process of implementing Trauma Empowerment into our programming. In this episode of Transition Points, we sit down and talk with Trauma Empowerment creator and Clinical Traumatologist, Ernie Wouters, to learn all about it!

Episode 8 Featuring Michelle Palmer

In this episode, we "sit down" with Project Transition's very own, Michelle Palmer. Michelle Palmer is the Director of Project Transition's Systems of Support program in the State of Tennesee! Please enjoy!

Episode 7 Featuring Dr. Douglas Engelman

Dr. Douglas Engelman is the President of NAMI Wilmington in North Carolina. In addition to that, he is also on faculty at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He is a Medical Sociologist, with a concentration in mental health/mental illness. His research is focused on improving the lived experience of individuals who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, also addressing the challenges experienced by family members. He is also the host of his own podcast called "Who Isn't F****** Crazy" in which he discusses stories of mental health. Please enjoy!

Episode 6 Featuring Abbey's Bakery

In this episode, Brandon has a conversation with Michelle Wolf and Andrea Ferrino of Abbey's Bakery. Michelle and Andrea were the mother and aunt of Abbey Wolf, who silently fought a battle with depression and anxiety and sadly died by suicide at the age of 14 in 2020. They created Abbey's Bakery as a way to promote mental health and suicide prevention and provide resources to those who may be suffering.

Episode 5 featuring Audrey Gilliam

In this episode, Brandon has on Tennessee's Outreach Coordinator, Audrey. They talk about her past working for the state as well as what it is like dealing with postpartum depression and managing mental health as a parent.

Episode 4 featuring Cam LaPorte

On the newest episode of Transition Points, Brandon has on Mental Health Advocate and fellow Drexel University Graduate College Alumnus, Cam LaPorte. Cam tells his story of how mental health has directly impacted his family. We also learn the true importance of just "sleeping on it" and how making yourself vulnerable is the ultimate form of self-confidence.

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