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
54 episodes
#054: Innovations on the Ground: Building a Social Care Network
Healthcare often focuses on clinical symptoms and medical treatments, while many patients lack essential support for non-medical factors which greatly affect health outcomes. Social care networks aim to connect healthcare providers with communi...
#053: Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Options for Nonprofits in Uncertain Times (Part 2)
In part one of this conversation, our panel of experts discussed legal, regulatory, and financial concerns during transitions in the nonprofit sector. Today, on part two, the discussion shifts towards organizational culture and communication.
052: Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Options for Nonprofits in Uncertain Times (Part 1)
With many nonprofits facing existential threats due to revenue loss, federal funding freezes, and policy shifts, organizations are forced to operate on reserves while waiting for clarity that may never come. Now more than ever, it is crucial th...
#051: From Crisis to Sustainability: Reforming Human Services Contracting in Washington State
In 2024, the Department of Commerce contracted with Atrómitos to answer a critical question: are the contracting structures in Washington state sustainable for human service providers? The findings of that nine-month study are sobering, and tod...
#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...
#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...
#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 &...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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.
#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.
#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...
#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 ...
#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...
#039: The Urgent Need for Mental Health Reform in America
For the last episode of our Worried, Tired, Frustrated series, host Liz Church close...
#038: WTF - Project 2025: We’re Not Going Back
In this powerful third episode of the Worried, Tired, Frustrated series, host Liz Church...
#037: WTF - It's Not Hysteria, It's History
In the second of our four-part series by Atrómitos, Worried Tired Frustrated, Liz Church...
#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...
#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...
#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,
#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...
