Welcome to The Atrómitos Way Podcast, where we candidly discuss the everyday challenges facing safety net health and human service providers, government agencies, philanthropies, and advocates. Our podcast will offer practical, easy-to-implement solutions to long-standing and emerging problems and highlight innovative ideas from fearless thought leaders nationwide.
Major policy shifts at the federal and state levels will affect every nonprofit, including health and human service providers across the country. Today, Atrómitos Founder, President & CEO Michealle G…
As food assistance programs see their federal funding slashed, food banks across the country struggle to meet rising demands. These cuts, in tandem with rising costs, have occurred as food insecurity…
Trump administration officials have been removing public health information from federal agency web pages causing concern among public health professionals who rely on this data for public health pol…
Since January of 2025 organizations like Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) have faced numerous legal and financial challenges in the wake of recent federal policy changes. Atrómitos Co…
Tens of millions of low-income and disabled Americans – including children and the elderly could lose health insurance coverage if Congress cuts Medicaid funding and changes work requirements. Atrómi…
In this reflective episode of The Atrómitos Way Podcast, producer Liz Church explores the challenges of 2024 and the power of collective action.
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Since 1981, Lambert House has been a vital lifeline for young people facing mental health challenges, loneliness, and societal pressures. Brandon Knox, Program Director of Lambert House, explores the…
Michelle Voegtle, a licensed professional counselor, explores the integration of technology in behavioral health and the importance of personalized recovery approaches. She discusses challenges in tr…
Miss Jai Smith discusses Project 2025's implications for bodily autonomy, particularly its impact on the LGBTQ+ community and reproductive health. She explores the erosion of gender-affirming care, t…
Dasaya Cates discusses the complexities of parenting a child with Down syndrome, emphasizing early diagnosis, informed healthcare, and the challenges of inclusive childcare. She explores the stigma s…
For the last episode of our Worried, Tired, Frustrated series, host Liz Church closes this segment with a piece written by Alaina Kennedy. She shares her personal experience with a family member navi…
In this powerful third episode of the Worried, Tired, Frustrated series, host Liz Church takes a deep dive into her article about Project 2025, a 922-page ultra-conservative playbook aimed at reshapi…
In the second of our four-part series by Atrómitos, Worried Tired Frustrated, Liz Church reads Kate McNulty’s reflection on both historical and modern-day struggles; this article delves into the eros…
The first a four-part series by Atrómitos, Worried Tired Frustrated, Liz Church reads a powerful piece by Amanda Rodgers about the harsh impact of Idaho's extreme abortion ban. From healthcare disrup…
Getting to know another team member of Atrómitos, Amanda Rodgers, MPH, shares her journey into public health and how her experiences in Idaho's challenging political and healthcare landscape have sha…
Local health departments face resource shortages, restrictive funding, and outdated health records, fostering a scarcity mindset among leaders—challenges worsened post-pandemic. With ARP funding, Tif…
Public health expert Raina Sharma, MPH shares her journey from the Army Public Health Command to managing data platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Maryland Department of Health. She explor…
Land use lawyer Andy Lane, with 28 years of experience in smart growth management and affordable housing, discusses the critical role of affordable and supportive housing in addressing chronic homele…
Erin Jamison Day, Executive Director of Community Impact North Carolina (CINC), discusses the severe impacts of substance misuse, including physiological issues, mental health disorders, and social a…
Angie Grover, COO of Metopio, talks about the transformative impact of data sharing in healthcare. Learn how Metopio democratizes data access to bridge community gaps and improve health outcomes and …