Ever wonder what it really takes to build a national movement for mental health and aging? In this inspiring behind-the-scenes episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the heart, hustle, and healing that built the Center for Mental Health & Aging.You’ll hear where it all started—from working late nights with two small children at home to battling systemic bias in healthcare settings. I’ll walk you through the moments I nearly gave up, the surprising victories, and the “why” that keeps me going.If you’re a mental health professional, aging services provider, or change-maker with a mission-driven heart, this episode is for you.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why I left a successful career at the VA to start the Center for Mental Health & AgingThe barriers professionals face when working with older adults—and how we can solve themHow our signature GeroChampions program evolved into a national training movementThe step-by-step vision I mapped out (with a thermometer!) to earn CEU accreditationHow we’ve trained thousands of professionals and launched over 30 coursesWhy there's no expiration date on healing, transformation, and loveWhat post-traumatic growth has to teach us about aging wellAnd why older adults deserve more than just care—they deserve dignity and mental health equityGO TO SHOW NOTES HEREResources Mentioned:Free Download: Clinician's Guide to Mental Health & AgingMental Health & Aging Certificate ProgramCulturally Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Care with Older Adults Certificate ProgramEnd of Life Ethics & Psychotherapy CourseSee all CEU Courses National Provider Directory Remember...it’s only with your help that we can meet the mental health needs of older adults. So thank you for being here—and thank you for doing your part.Subscribe and Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague or friend. Together, we're building a movement for mental health and aging. Because there is no expiration date on healing, transformation, and growth.  Have a topic idea? Send us a text. PROFESSIONALS: Grab your free guide to working with older adults here Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... Click here to get Continuing Education Credits