In this inspiring episode of the Hope Illuminated podcast, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas engages in a deeply insightful conversation with Bianca McCall, a retired professional athlete and passionate advocate for leveraging technology to enhance mental health care accessibility. Bianca shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges, including childhood trauma and the intense pressures faced as an elite athlete, shedding light on the unique mental health struggles experienced within high-performance environments.
Throughout the episode, Bianca emphasizes the urgent need to break down barriers to mental health support, particularly within marginalized communities. Drawing from her own experiences and professional endeavors, she explores the transformative potential of technology-driven solutions in providing timely and culturally sensitive mental health resources. Bianca’s dedication to fostering self-discovery and peer support emerges as a central theme, underscoring the importance of empowering individuals to connect with their inner selves and build resilient communities of support.
Bianca’s innovative approach to utilizing technology as a tool for healing and connection shines through as she discusses the development of the Reach In Now app, which aims to provide real-time peer support and resources to individuals in need. Listeners are invited on a journey of reflection and action, prompted to consider their own relationships with technology, self-discovery, and community support. The episode encourages listeners to engage in courageous conversations, challenge societal norms, and advocate for inclusive, compassionate approaches to mental health care.
More about Bianca McCall
Bianca D. McCall has experienced championships in sports, education, and in healthcare. She is a TED Speaker and renowned mental health expert. A licensed clinical therapist, with 25 years in Behavioral Health, and 12 years a Healthcare CEO. Bianca is an Adivsory Member with the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC); a committee formed by the national Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and certification specialist for the Centers for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) Region 9, housed at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has authored and instructed foundational courses for pre and post service members, for Pathways in Crisis Services, Trauma-Informed Crisis Care & Ethics, and the Reach-In Now™ WellXcel Health Course- a best practice model for Clinical Education, Professional Standards, and Technology in the National Strategies for Public Health and Suicide Prevention through 2030.
Contact Bianca
Email: bianca.mccall@reachinnow.com
Show Notes
Reachinnow.com, an all-inclusive wellness network. Reach in Now is the first to provide a personalized A.I. mental fitness coach, chats, and a library of exclusive content on the most compelling storytelling app.
Discord: Go MNTL
Join the Go MNTL Discord group here! Members of this community can network, share information and resources, engage in text, voice and video stage events, and chat threats in their choice of over 40 channels, representing all domains of wellness - physical, emotional, intellectual, social, financial, environmental, vocational, and spiritual.
On Thursday nights at 8pm PT, Bianca hosts live stage events where community members can ask her anything, and she will also be bringing on guests!
Casatlearning.org - For continued education and resources for Behavior Health professionals.