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Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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A Phoenix Rising: Relearning to Live with Mental Illness

September 27, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 20

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

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