Let's Rethink This

A Phoenix Rising: Relearning to Live with Mental Illness

September 27, 2021 Abby Berger Episode 20
Let's Rethink This
A Phoenix Rising: Relearning to Live with Mental Illness
Show Notes

Date: 09/27/2021 

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This 

Episode title and number: A Phoenix Rising: Relearning to Live with Mental Illness 

Brief summary of show: Today we are talking with long time Independence Center member, Steve Whyte. Steve has had a long journey with his mental health recovery and describes the journey like a phoenix rising from the ashes. We are going to spend some time getting to know him, learning about the importance of safe and supportive housing for those living with a mental illness, and what he is up to now including working as a tour guide at the Gateway Arch.  

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  

1:00 – 4:40 Steve’s Story 

5:44 - 7:37 Coming to Independence Center Clubhouse 

8:02 - 13:31 Becoming a Tour Guide at Gateway Arch  

15:09 - 18:21   Living Independently  

21:10 - 25:55  Recovery & Managing Mental Illness Over Time 

26:31 – 28:40 Working with a Mental Illness  

List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading, social media handles:  

Independence Center Employment Program  

Calls to action:  

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