Tune in as Steve discusses:

• How community saved his life — and how he's paying it forward
• The mental health toll of immigration-related trauma
• Why culturally competent care and bilingual nursing matter
• What the U.S. can learn from global mental health systems
• The power of nursing in advocating for equity and justice

This is more than a conversation — it's a call to action for nurses, policymakers, and advocates to lead with empathy, cultural understanding, and courage.

Listen now and discover how Steve Li is nursing the future with heart, advocacy, and grit.

Learn more about Steve Li at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/steve-li

Nurses can earn free Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits for listening to this episode. Full details will be announced at the end of the season.

Discover how she navigates the complexities of diagnosing and treating ADHD, anxiety, and trauma, the disparities in care that leave many children unseen, and the role nurses play in ensuring no student “falls through the cracks.” Whether you’re a nursing student, educator, parent, or advocate, this conversation is a masterclass in compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care.

Listen now and learn how early intervention, family engagement, and nurse-led advocacy can transform a child’s life — and their future.

Learn more about Enyo Dzata at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/vivian-dzata

Nurses can earn free Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits for listening to this episode. Full details will be announced at the end of the season.

From her firsthand experiences in the military to her work at the VA and Department of Defense, Monique shares deeply personal and professional insights on the urgent mental health needs of veterans, military families, and underserved communities. She opens up about how her own experiences with intimate partner violence and traumatic brain injury shaped her nursing journey—and why she believes psychiatric nurses must lead the charge in dismantling stigma, improving access to care, and making behavioral health support culturally relevant and family-centered.

Whether you’re a nursing student, behavioral health professional, or policymaker, this is a must-listen conversation about resilience, purpose, and reimagining care for those who serve.

Learn more about Monique Swaby at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/monique-swaby

Nurses can earn free Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits for listening to this episode. Full details will be announced at the end of the season.