{"podcast":{"title":"My City Talks","slug":"my-city-talks-6298840","podcast_index_feed_id":6298840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/my-city-my-health","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZR0oGe_HKuXt3E1oIMyQromHvXxKb_1l1m8CAjsAQCA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjQw/MGE3YWRmM2RiYTZk/MWFkYWVmNWYyMzdi/NmViMS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Corey Dion Lewis","episode_count":29,"summary":"The My City Talks Podcast spotlights individuals and organizations worldwide that profoundly impact their communities' health and well-being. Hosted by the My City My Health team, each episode dives into the inspiring stories of change-makers, health advocates, and community leaders who challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable environments for all. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale health equity efforts, this podcast explores the diverse strategies and innovative solutions being implemented to improve health outcomes in cities worldwide. Each episode will explore culture, healthcare, prevention, and community and how these factors can impact health outcomes. We'll hear from experts in the field and individuals who are working to make positive change.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:21:47.792952+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840"},"episode":{"title":"Asking Better Questions in Hard Times with Vanessa McNeal","slug":"asking-better-questions-in-hard-times-with-vanessa-mcneal","published_at":"2026-07-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/asking-better-questions-in-hard-times-with-vanessa-mcneal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840","url":"https://mycitymyhealth.transistor.fm/29","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/8649b065/557796e0.mp3","summary":"When the world feels heavy, how do you acknowledge what you are feeling without losing your ability to move forward? Keynote speaker and life coach Vanessa McNeal joins Corey Dion Lewis to discuss burnout, hopelessness, anger, personal responsibility, and the pressure many helpers and community leaders feel to do more. Vanessa explains why the questions you ask yourself shape how you see your work and your impact. She also shares practical ways to understand anger, reconnect with what gives you life, manage expectations, and remember that meaningful change does not happen through one person alone. Vanessa will also serve as a panelist on the Mental Health Panel at the 2026 My City My Health Conference Des Moines. REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE Join us November 13, 2026, at Curate in Des Moines for conversations focused on mental health, housing, economic mobility, community resources, and the issues shaping the health of our communities. Presented in partnership with UnityPoint Health. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/my-city-my-health-des-moines--2026 The conference is open to community members, advocates, professionals, organizations, and anyone who wants to help move the city forward.","meta_description":"When the world feels heavy, how do you acknowledge what you are feeling without losing your ability to move forward? Keynote speaker and life coach Vaness…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2095,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-city-talks-6298840/episodes/asking-better-questions-in-hard-times-with-vanessa-mcneal/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/asking-better-questions-in-hard-times-with-vanessa-mcneal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}