Somewhere between trying to fix the system and surviving inside of it, many of us start asking: is there a better way?In this episode of Prevention Pioneers, Laura sits down with Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist, bestselling author, and the first-ever Chief Wellness Officer for the university of Tennessee system which encompasses all five campuses of the University of Tennessee.Together, Laura and Jessi explore how wellness—too often treated as a checkbox—can become a deeply rooted value across institutions.Jessi shares the behind-the-scenes story of how her role came to be, the lessons she carried from clinical practice into systems change, and why being herself—fully and unapologetically—is a critical part of doing this work well. You’ll also hear how her unique position allows her to zoom out and reimagine what true, system-wide wellness support should look like on college campuses.They also talk about the limits of crisis response, the often-overlooked importance of teaching emotional and social skills, why peer-to-peer support is more necessary than ever for today’s students, and so much more.This conversation is thoughtful, candid, and rich with insights for anyone working to change complex systems from the inside out.Tune in now to start changing the world.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Meet Jessi (00:39)From campus clinician to mental health leader (03:26)Why authenticity matters (09:41)Why counseling alone isn’t enough (36:39)What we need to exact real change (46:27)Additional Resources:🌱 Connect with Jessi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessi-gold-md-ms-14844bb/🌱 Get Jessi’s book, How Do You Feel?: https://a.co/d/gXfJIOY🌱 Book a FREE demo of our preventative mental health platform: https://spirencewellness.com/solutions/ 🌱 Go to https://spirencewellness.com/ and gain access to: 🔹 Extensive content library with courses, live events, and tools🔹 One-on-one coaching & therapy for individuals🔹 Manager wellness & leadership support 🔹 Seamless integration into your existing benefits ecosystem—Prevention Pioneers is a podcast for leaders who are committed to using cutting-edge preventative wellness strategies to shift the narrative of mental health, maximize engagement, and minimize absenteeism.This podcast is hosted by Laura Kunz, the Co-Founder & CGO of Spirence and a passionate mental health advocate. Don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss a new episode!

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