{"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":"From Research to Action: Advancing Holistic Mental Health Care","slug":"from-research-to-action-advancing-holistic-mental-health-care","published_at":"2025-03-17T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/from-research-to-action-advancing-holistic-mental-health-care","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840","url":"https://mycitymyhealth.transistor.fm/20","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/50b16b9c/e9ac5c4b.mp3","summary":"In this episode of MyCityMyHealth , host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Khyathi Gadag, a PhD candidate in Health Policy and Management at the University of Iowa. Khyathi shares her journey from dentistry to mental health research, highlighting the crucial intersection of mental and physical health. They discuss holistic mental health approaches, the role of social determinants like housing and income, and how policy changes can improve access to care. Khyathi also dives into her work as the founder of Here to Help , a student-led initiative focused on bridging the gap between mental health resources and student needs. Listen to learn how we can integrate mental health into healthcare policy, reduce stigma, and create a more inclusive, supportive future. Topics Covered: [00:01] Introduction to My City My Health and guest Khyathi Gadag [00:22] Khyathi’s background: From dentistry to mental health research [01:53] The connection between oral health and mental health [03:17] Holistic approaches to mental health in healthcare policy [06:08] The Connection Between Environment and Mental Health [08:32] Founding Here to Help: A student-led mental health initiative [11:04] Tackling stigma through peer support and cultural competence [13:46] The challenge of balancing ambition with mental health in academic and professional settings [17:37] Overcoming barriers in implementing holistic mental health care [22:14] The future of mental health: Integrated care, social determinants, and technology [24:42] Khyathi’s advice: Make mental health a priority and cultivate empathy for others Connect with Us: Visit My City My Health: www.mycity.health Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mycitymyhealth Join Us! If you're in the Iowa City, IA area, join us on April 18 for the next My City My Health Co…","meta_description":"In this episode of MyCityMyHealth , host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Khyathi Gadag, a PhD candidate in Health Policy and Management at the University…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1639,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-city-talks-6298840/episodes/from-research-to-action-advancing-holistic-mental-health-care/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/from-research-to-action-advancing-holistic-mental-health-care.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}