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Around the Embers

Around the Embers

By: Mitchell Jeffery M.A. CDP
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Around the Embers: A Fireside Chat is a candid conversation series for healthcare and behavioral health leaders navigating the complex, human side of running an organization. Hosted by Mitchell Jeffery, Founder of The Ember Collective, each episode pulls up a chair with operators, clinicians, and industry voices to talk about what actually happens behind the scenes — the people decisions, the culture pivots, the compliance landmines, and the leadership lessons that don't make it into the polished case studies.

Less PowerPoint, more truth. We dig into how independently owned SUD treatment programs, psychiatric practices, and assisted living facilities are building stronger teams, smarter systems, and healthier workplaces — without losing the human element that drew them to this work in the first place.

2026 Mitchell Jeffery, M.A., CDP Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Second Chances: Candace Thompson on Trauma-Informed Care and Hiring Former Felons

    Second Chances: Candace Thompson on Trauma-Informed Care and Hiring Former Felons
    May 28 2026

    The conversation with Candace Thompson covers the work of Yeahyoutoo, a community-based organization dedicated to trauma-informed care and support for former convicted female felons. It explores the challenges of helping people, the benefits of hiring convicted felons, considerations for organizations looking to hire this population, and misconceptions about helping others.

    Takeaways

    • Trauma-informed care
    • Supporting convicted felons

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Yayutoo
    • 05:22 Benefits of Hiring Convicted Felons
    • 17:36 Misconceptions About Helping Others
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    21 mins
  • Burnout, Silent Quitting, and Men's Mental Health with Chris Kourtakis

    Burnout, Silent Quitting, and Men's Mental Health with Chris Kourtakis
    May 19 2026

    The conversation delves into the importance of men's mental health advocacy, the impact of burnout in the workplace, recognizing burnout and silent quitting, addressing burnout and seeking help, the importance of human connection in the workplace, and changing perceptions in high-achieving positions.

    Takeaways

    • Men's mental health advocacy
    • Recognizing and addressing burnout in the workplace

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background
    • 06:01 Impact of Burnout in the Workplace
    • 13:00 Addressing Burnout and Seeking Help
    • 19:02 Changing Perceptions in High-Achieving Positions
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    26 mins
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