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The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund

The Stepping In It Podcast is a weekly discussion of the latest news and trends in behavioral health policy development and practice. Each episode features interviews with experts from across the field, including policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates. The podcast provides listeners with practical tips and resources for improving the quality and access to behavioral health care.

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All Episodes

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114. The Solutions are in the Systems: Behavioral...

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2025/11/04

In this episode of Stepping In It, Renee and Jason return to their annual collaboration with Lead DSM to explore one powerful truth: the solutions are in the systems. From the fields to the frontlines of healthcare, they examine how integrated systems can solve some of our most persistent challenges in behavioral health. The conversation opens with a collective check-in—how are we really doing?—before diving into data on isolation, loneliness, and changing social habits. With insights as stri...

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25:33

113. Scary – The Top 10 Scariest Issues Facing...

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2025/10/28

In this special “Scary” episode of Stepping In It, we dive into the top 10 most frightening challenges confronting behavioral health in 2025. From looming Medicaid cuts and crushing rural healthcare debt to the persistent stigma, workforce shortages, and the rise of AI in care, we uncover the realities keeping providers, patients, and policymakers up at night. Alongside hard-hitting issues like transportation barriers, lack of evidence-based practices, and growing isolation in rural communiti...

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29:37

112. Vicarious Trauma: Understanding the Hidden...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of Stepping In It, we dive into the often-overlooked reality of vicarious trauma—the emotional residue left behind when professionals are repeatedly exposed to the pain, fear, and trauma of others. Sometimes called “secondary traumatization,” this phenomenon is distinct from burnout and is now recognized in the DSM-5 as a trauma- and stressor-related disorder. We explore the data behind its prevalence, unpack how it shows up in the lives of helping professionals, and share str...

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111. Live from Missouri – Drones, Tech, and AI at the...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of Stepping In It, we go live from the Missouri Rural Mental Health Conference to explore how technology is reshaping rural healthcare. From drones buzzing the farm fields to AI transforming patient care, we unpack innovations that spark both hope and hesitation. We also take a closer look at Missouri’s latest Rural Health Needs Assessment, spotlighting alarming increases in drug overdoses and suicide, alongside the critical shortage of primary care providers and broadband acc...

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110. Live from TORCH: Mental Health Funding, Medicaid...

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2025/10/07

In this special live episode from the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) Conference, we dive into breaking policy news and its impact on rural healthcare. Governor Abbott’s recent signing of HB 18 brings $5 billion toward mental health service infrastructure, but looming federal Medicaid cuts could cost Texas $39 billion over the next decade—threatening access for rural communities. We unpack the numbers, the politics, and the implications for hospitals and patients a...

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32:26

109. Boosting Compliance Through Coaching: A...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of Stepping In It, we sit down with Jerry Fu, a career and leadership coach who helps leaders become more visible, vocal, and valuable. With a background in pharmacy leadership and certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Talent Optimization, and Life Design, Jerry brings unique insight into how coaching can bridge the gap between providers and patients to improve compliance. We explore the real challenges behind medication adherence—where long-term compliance often falls bel...

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40:35

108. The LandLogic Model: Bridging Gaps in Farmer...

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2025/09/23

In this episode of Stepping In It, we sit down with Kaila Anderson, licensed social worker, professor, and creator of The LandLogic Model℠, a groundbreaking framework designed to meet farmers where they are in their mental health journey. Drawing from her family’s experience during the 1980s Farm Crisis and a decade of service in rural Kansas, Kaila shares how LandLogic uniquely leverages the agrarian imperative—faith, family, legacy, sensory experience, and connection to the land—to break do...

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107. Building Rural Behavioral Health Solutions...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of Stepping In It, we talk with Kimberly Johnson, CEO of Arch Collaborative and founder of the Children’s Legacy Center. Kimberly shares her journey as a mother of five navigating a broken behavioral health system and her work leading reform. We explore rural challenges—from crisis care gaps to lack of infrastructure—and the power of trauma-informed, community-driven solutions to transform care in California’s North State and beyond. In this episode, you will be able to: Disco...

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25:15

106. Ohio Rural Health Conference Recap: Telehealth,...

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2025/09/09

In this episode of Stepping In It, we’re fresh off the Ohio Rural Health Conference and digging into the biggest takeaways. From telehealth becoming the new standard for specialty and psychiatric care to the rise of telehospitalists improving patient outcomes in rural hospitals, we explore what these shifts mean for behavioral health access. We also unpack ongoing confusion around B3 and OBBBA definitions, highlighting how unclear policy impacts care delivery. Plus, pharmacist and coach Jerry...

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105. Rural Realities: Crisis Care, Community, and New...

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2025/09/02

In this episode, we’re diving into the urgent realities of crisis care in rural and remote communities with the brilliant Dr. Jess Spohn (they/them), a neurosparkly public health social worker and national voice for equitable mental health and substance use services. From their home in Southern New Mexico, Dr. Jess shares what crisis really looks like in underserved areas, how the state’s Crisis Now model is making a difference, and why culturally-inclusive, strengths-based approaches matter ...

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104. From Ticks to Tech: How AI Is Transforming Rural...

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2025/08/26

In this episode, we’re back in Champaign, Illinois, recapping key takeaways from the Illinois Rural Health Association Conference — and this one’s all about Artificial Intelligence. We’re talking workflow algorithms, predictive modeling, and using AI to actually improve patient-provider relationships (yes, really). Dr. Kayur Patel challenges the status quo, reminding us that better outcomes start with better systems. We dig into staggering data on medical errors — the third leading cause of d...

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103. Arizona, Advocacy, and System Gaps: A Behavioral...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of Stepping In It, Jason talks with Will Humble, former director of the Arizona Department of Health Services and now executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association. They dig into Arizona’s behavioral health challenges—from justice-related initiatives to the state’s 49th-place ranking in adult mental health care access. Will shares why mid-level treatment options could be the missing link, the political and advocacy hurdles slowing progress, and how new funding an...

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37:46

102. Adapting to Change: Managing the Chaos of...

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2025/08/12

Change is coming, fast and furious, and in this episode, we’re talking about how to stay sane and strategic while the world around you evolves. After a whiny farmer moment (new equipment shopping blues, anyone?), we’ll dig into today’s rapid pace of change, from back-to-office shifts and layoffs to funding cuts and digital disruption. We’ll also unpack the numbers: why most change initiatives fail, how burnout is sabotaging transformation, and why proactive planning isn’t optional anymore. Pl...

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32:19

101. What Matters Most: Building Age-Friendly Health...

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2025/08/05

In this episode, we’re digging into the heart of what makes a health system truly age-friendly. After a classic whiny farmer intro (spraying before the rain, you know the drill), we’ll break down the 4Ms framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—and explore how these evidence-based practices are helping older adults receive safer, more personalized care. We’ll also take a look at recent data and research that show why aligning care with the needs of older adults and their ca...

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100. Rainstorms & Real Talk: Behind the Scenes of 100...

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2025/07/29

Ever wonder what it really takes to keep a podcast going for 100 episodes? In this special behind-the-scenes look, we’re sharing the bloopers, the breakthroughs, and the barriers we’ve faced along the way—from loud hotel lobbies and microphone mishaps to internet outages and cleaning lady cameos. We revisit the top 10 most-played episodes, the conversations that made an impact, and the YouTube Shorts that sparked new dialogue. Plus, we reflect on what we’ve loved most about the journey—and wh...

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28:08

99. Managing the Hard Stuff: Self-Care When Life...

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2025/07/22

In this episode, we’re digging into what it really takes to care for ourselves when life—and work—feel like too much and not enough all at once. From waiting on contracts to managing uncertainty, we get real about the emotional toll of the in-between. We explore clinically-backed benefits of self-care and why it matters more than ever during busy seasons. Plus, we share the biggest barriers to self-care (time, guilt, and good old decision paralysis) and offer practical ways to start small, st...

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29:09

98. Building Belonging: Designing Spaces for...

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2025/07/15

In this episode, we dig into how physical spaces can foster emotional wellbeing, strengthen communities, and serve as true social hubs—not just buildings. From healthcare clinics tucked along the interstate to state hospitals undergoing transformation, we explore how intentional design can either isolate or invite connection. Join us as we talk with Zach from MKM in Indianapolis and Todd from JLG in Fargo about trauma-informed architecture, sunlight and color’s impact on mood, and the growing...

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97. Checking In: North Dakota’s Behavioral Health...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Stepping In It, we head north to check in on the bold system changes underway in North Dakota. From a $300 million investment in a new state hospital to expanding pediatric and acute care beds across the state, it’s clear the momentum is building. Governor Armstrong has declared behavioral health a statewide priority—backed by creative partnerships, smart policy, and a vision to become the healthiest state in the nation once again. We hear from longtime senator Tim Mathern,...

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96. Live from the Hoosier State: Justice Reform, CMA...

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2025/07/01

This week, we’re stepping in it—live from Indiana! After a chaotic detour through CMA Fest (yes, we accidentally ran into Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts on Broadway), we’re back with crop scouting updates and a deep dive into a powerful conversation from the Hoosier State. Chief Justice Loretta Rush shares Indiana’s bold efforts to reform how the judiciary addresses substance use and behavioral health, moving away from punishment toward person-centered justice. We explore how the state is em...

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95. Live from Arizona: Rural Realities, System...

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2025/06/24

We’re on the road in Flagstaff for the Arizona Rural Health Conference, diving into the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare in the Southwest. From a whiny farmer update about Arizona’s never-ending dry spell (and Iowa’s surprise rain) to on-the-ground conversations about provider recruitment, mobile crisis units spanning multiple states, and age-friendly system goals by 2026, this episode covers it all. We also unpack the state’s hospital dashboard data, the complexiti...

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