GROW IN HEALTH - PT 3 - Grow your advocacy with Mark Kloehn and Walker

06/09/21 • 63 min

We are excited to continue our series "Grow in Health" on the Growth Season podcast. Season sits with Mark Kloehn, a Certified Sexual Assault and Crime Victim Advocate for our 3rd installment.
This is an episode dear to Season and this community as so many are survivors of sexual or violent crimes. Join us as we grow in our advocacy and understanding while Mark talks about his vital role. (we may even see his partner Walker) This goes out with a gentle warning as the topic is serious and for some, comes with a trigger warning. While we keep the conversation moving, we think you'll find Mark's demeanor and skill set refreshing and kind during more direct portions of the conversation. We are grateful for his time and the awareness he brings on behalf of so many in our communities. This is an important discussion for our times. We believe it brings encouragement knowing some people have devoted themselves to being there for people in the hardest moments of their lives.
Whether you are already an advocate, are hoping to grow in your advocacy, or *need to know* there are human beings out there who pursue jobs that provide a secret safe place in times of need..... this is the one for you.
If you or someone you know needs help or are a survivor of a violent crime, reach out! Here are some national and local numbers for you. Go to
https://www.verywellmind.com/national-helpline-database-4799696
Hang in there - we care - there is REAL HELP available.
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Mark Kloehn has been a Washington State Certified Sexual Assault and Crime Victim Advocate for Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) in Spokane, Wa. since 2010. He graduated with a degree in social research. Upon graduation he had no specific plan with what he wanted to do, so continued his job managing a video store until they became obsolete. He then went back to school to become a certified personal trainer to open a turn-key fitness center. During this transition in his life, a friend convinced him to volunteer as a crisis response advocate for their regional rape crisis center. Meeting the caliber of people that did this work Mark discovered his purpose and after a year of volunteering, he became a full-time paid advocate with LCSNW.
Mark began his career with LCSNW as their Education and Prevention Specialist. A role that threw him into a world of public speaking and event organizing to raise awareness of sexual violence and LCSNW’s services. Since then Mark has held several roles with LCSNW transitioning into providing direct services to all victims of traumatic crimes. As a community-based victim advocate, Mark answers their 24/7 sexual assault crisis line, responds to hospitals when sexual assault victims present there for a sexual assault forensic exam, helps victim/survivors navigate the civil and criminal justices systems, safety plans with them, and provide ongoing support to them for as long as they choose to access services. In 2018 Mark became the handler and caregiver of a courthouse facility dog named Walker. Currently, Mark and Walker can be found partnering with the Spokane Police Department to support victims of cold cases that are being reopened due to the testing of backlogged sexual assault kits. He also goes on lots of walks.
You can find Mark and Walker on Walkers Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/walk_with_walker/
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GROW IN HEALTH - PT 2 - Tea Time With The Psychos

Season spends some time with Kaitlyn and Elizabeth from "Tea Time With The Psychos" diving into the mental health aspect of growth.
These two awesome amazing women share their inspiration, laughter, and expertise as mental health advocates and professionals. This is an episode full of help, hope, and honesty sure to leave you with insights and practical tips to step into your continued journey toward increased mental health.
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More about our guests -
Kaitlyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Women’s Studies from UW-Stevens Point, a Master’s Degree in Gender and Women’s Studies from Minnesota State University- Mankato, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling (Community and Mental Health) from Lakeland University. Kaitlyn has been trained and is certified in Mental Health First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, Batterers Treatment, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Kaitlyn takes a trauma-informed approach and has extensive training in the complexities and impacts of trauma. She believes therapy is a collaborative process and uses an interdisciplinary approach to therapy and tailors it to each client’s unique needs. In practice, she is direct, solution-focused, and passionate in assisting clients to attain their goals.
Kaitlyn has experience in the academic, hospital, non-profit, and private practice settings. She has co-facilitated groups for teens who have been sexually abused, parents of teens who have been abused, and self-esteem groups. She is also serving on the Women’s Empowerment Committee. Twice she has been nominated for and been the recipient of the Woman of Vision and Courage Award. Kaitlyn was also nominated and accepted to a leadership conference in 2019 and received an award and more. Read her full bio on the website - link below!
When asked a little about herself Elizabeth (Lizzy) explains that she is currently helping community members navigate the resources available to them in the mental health field. If you're looking for help, she is the woman to connect you to it. While she pursues her master's degree in Clinical mental health, she is looking forward to the day she is a Psychotherapist assisting those seeking to expand in their mental health. Some of her previous experiences are as a high school educator, working in multiple domestic violence shelters, as well as working with child protective services. Each has contributed to her passion to reach those searching for mental health.
In the middle of 2020, she and KK started a podcast called Tea Time with the Psycho’s because they love hanging out, drinking tea, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.
When she is not podcasting she is at home in her robe reading, lounging on the couch, and hanging out with her pets! She may even be outdoors metal detecting, hiking, or kayaking with her "hot stuff of a fiance".
You can find them both on the website as well as more about their services and the podcast!
Website - https://www.teatimewiththepsychos.com/

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GROW IN HEALTH - PT 4 - with Rachael Mull CEO, Survivor, and Advocate

In this final installment of the "Grow in Health" series, Season sits with Rachael Mull, Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Restaurant Group, and Manor Hill Farm, whose open and honest story of triumph will encourage your day!
Sometimes our growth is dependant on hardship. READ THAT AGAIN.
So often, we want the growth but not what it takes to get it. Well, walk with Rachael and Season as they discuss exactly why *THIS* episode is a major player in this amazing series.
Don't forget to go back and watch the other episodes in this series - Let's GROW!
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Rachael Mull
CEO, Victoria Restaurant Group\Manor Hill Farm
Corporate Background:
Rachael came into the restaurant business naturally as her mother’s family operated a Bavarian Beer Garden which initiated her exposure to the food & beverage industry. Instead of following the family history into the kitchen, Rachael took the business approach. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola College in Baltimore with an undergraduate degree in Accounting and an MBA with a concentration in Finance. She went on to obtain her CPA and received the second-highest score on the exam.
Rachael was recruited by KPMG out of college and went on to be an audit manager for the Healthcare group in their Baltimore office. From there she became the Comptroller for Marriner Marketing Communications for several years and managed through the transition period when Randy Marriner, her father, sold the company to his partner. Looking for the next challenge, Rachael found herself at the corporate office of MedStar Health as the Director of Corporate Finance.
In 2009, Rachael came back into the family business to become the Chief Operating Officer of Victoria Restaurant Group. She was able to bring structure and best business practices to the company to position it for the current growth and success. Since then, she has taken the Chief Executive Role and oversees all operations for both Victoria Restaurant Group as well as Manor Hill Farm. Victoria Restaurant Group currently operates two concepts being Victoria Gastro Pub and Manor Hill Tavern. Manor Hill Brewing is Howard County’s first farm brewery and currently the largest in the state of Maryland. Manor Hill beer and non-alcoholic sparkling water is distributed all throughout Maryland and Washington DC. Guests can also visit the farm to try the beverages and the farm stand that sells other products grown on the farm.
Personal Background:
Rachael will be married 15 years this fall and lives in Fulton with her husband and 2 young children. Nathan is 10 years old and Sydney is 8. She feels very blessed to be able to work with her family and spend so much time with them, which also allows her to be with her children on a more regular basis. In any spare time, she is actively involved in supporting her church and children’s school.
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