The Atrómitos Way
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.
Episodes
50 episodes
#050: Federal Funding Freezes Pt. 2: The Future of Nonprofit Financial Independence
Today’s episode is the second in a two-part conversation with Atrómitos president, founder, and CEO Michealle Gady and legal intern Devon Cavaliere. Together with Communications Director Monette Goodrich, they delve into strategic responses non...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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32:42
#050: Federal Funding Freezes Pt. 1: How Supreme Court Decisions and Congressional Actions are Reshaping Nonprofit Funding
Between the federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration in January, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the CASA case in June, and the 119th Congress passing the Rescissions Act in July, 2025 has been a chaotic year for nonprofits—es...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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41:14
#048: Navigating Policy Changes in The New Nonprofit Landscape
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 Gady is joined by Ivan Canada, President &...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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48:42
#049: Surviving the Shift: Building Resilient Fund Development Strategies
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 reaches its highest point in almost a decade...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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39:28
#047: The Impacts of Disappearing Data
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 policy development and program planning and eval...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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49:54
#046: The Impact of Federal Policy and Funding Changes on Refugee and Immigrant Communities
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 Communication...
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Episode 46
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44:43
#045: Medicaid: What Is It, How Does It Work, & Who Does It Help?
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. Atrómitos’ Founder, President, and CEO Michealle Ga...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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1:01:37
#044: 2024 Reflections: Finding Strength in Community and Change
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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Season 3
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Episode 44
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5:54
#043: Lambert House: A Beacon of Hope for LGTBQIA+ Youth
Since 1981, Lambert House has been a vital lifeline for young people facing mental health challenges, loneliness, and societal pressures.
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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23:03
#042: Tech & Wellness: Innovating Behavioral Health
Michelle Voegtle, a licensed professional counselor, explores the integration of technology in behavioral health and the importance of personalized recovery app...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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28:33
#041: Fighting for Bodily Autonomy: A Conversation on Health Equity and Project 2025
Miss Jai Smith discusses Project 2025's implications for bodily autonomy, particularly its impact on the LGBTQ+ community and reproductive health. She explores ...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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44:13
#040: Down Syndrome Awareness Month: From A Mom's Perspective
Dasaya Cates discusses the complexities of parenting a child with Down syndrome, emphasizing early diagnosis, informed healthcare, and the challenges of inclusi...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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29:16
#039: The Urgent Need for Mental Health Reform in America
For the last episode of our Worried, Tired, Frustrated series, host Liz Church close...
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Episode 39
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9:54
#038: WTF - Project 2025: We’re Not Going Back
In this powerful third episode of the Worried, Tired, Frustrated series, host Liz Church...
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Episode 38
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12:20
#037: WTF - It's Not Hysteria, It's History
In the second of our four-part series by Atrómitos, Worried Tired Frustrated, Liz Church...
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Episode 37
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10:57
#036: WTF - The Impact of Idaho’s Abortion Ban: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Nation
The first a four-part series by Atrómitos, Worried Tired Frustrated, Liz Church read...
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Episode 36
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12:40
#035: Here We Have Idaho: The Consequences of Small Government
Getting to know another team member of Atrómitos, Amanda Rodgers, MPH, shares her journey into public h...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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56:08
#034: Building a Sustainable Future for Rural Health Departments
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,
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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31:52
#033: Navigating the Complexities of Data Integrity
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 Ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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30:42
#032: Regulatory, Financial, & Social Challenges in Supportive Housing
Land use lawyer Andy Lane, with 28 years of experience in smart growth management and affordable housing, discusses the critical role of affordable and supporti...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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40:56
#031: Building Resilient Communities: Substance Misuse Prevention
Erin Jamison Day, Executive Director of Community Impact North Carolina (CINC), discusses the severe impacts of...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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32:33
#030: Unlocking Community Health: The Power of Data Sharing
Angie Grover, COO of Metopio, talks about the transformative impact of data sharing in healthcare. Learn how Metopio d...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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37:50
#029: Voices of Resilience: Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
Peter Freeman, MPH, a seasoned public health administrator and LGBTQAI+ rights advocate, explores the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and systemic barriers on...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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51:59
