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Just STARt the Conversation!

Amie Allanson Dundon, Kevin Crockett

Booking Overview

This is a mental-health interview show featuring clinicians, advocates, and people with lived experience, with conversations focused on practical guidance and personal perspectives. Agencies could pitch mental-health professionals, researchers, advocates, and people with relevant lived experience; guests connected to projects addressing mental wellness may also fit. Booking difficulty is likely low, as the show features a range of accessible professional and personal perspectives.

Metrics

Episodes: 59

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wwopodcasts@westwoodone.com

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Host

Amie Allanson Dundon - Co-host of the show, leading conversations about mental wellness with expert guests and people sharing lived experience.

Kevin Crockett - Co-host of the show, leading conversations about mental wellness with expert guests and people sharing lived experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Mental-health clinicians and other professionals, advocates, and people with relevant lived experience.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Gibson George - Addiction, Substance Use Disorder, And What Happens In The Brain.

Katina Bozikis - The Film's Focus On Athlete Mental Health And Misconceptions About Athletes And Mental Health.

Koula Kazista - The Film's Focus On Athlete Mental Health And Misconceptions About Athletes And Mental Health.

Jason Frei - Asking For Help With Depression Or Anxiety And Supporting Loved Ones.

Dr. Peter Cloney - Summer Burnout, Anxiety, And Seasonal Mood Changes.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Anxiety, Addiction, Suicide Prevention

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 59 - Addiction Explained – What Happens in the Brain and What People Don’t Understand

September 30, 2026

What actually happens in the brain when someone develops an addiction? At what point does substance use become a substance use disorder? Dr. Gibson George, Chief of the Division of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Recovery at St. Luke's joins hosts Amie Allanson Dundon and Crockett (@crockettonair) to explain addiction, and elements that people may not understand about it. It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Get more info at StLukesP...

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 58 - 'The Next Play' - A Film About Athlete Mental Health

September 02, 2026

We are headed to the 'Red Carpet' this month with the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- presented by St. Luke's Penn Foundation. Koula Kazista and Katina Bozikis join hosts Kevin Crockett and Amie Allanson Dundon to discuss their new film 'The Next Play'. They discuss what inspired them to tell a story centered on athlete mental health -- misconceptions about athletes and mental health they hope this film challenges, and much more! It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brou...

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 57 - Overcoming the Fear to Ask For Help

August 06, 2026

Why do so many people struggle to ask for help, even when they genuinely need it? How can someone tell the difference between healthy independence and unhealthy self-reliance? What signs indicate that someone has been carrying too much on their own for too long? Jason Frei, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with St. Luke's joins hosts Amie Allanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett (@crockettonair) to discuss steps one might take to ask for help when they are depressed or anxious, and how we can be sup...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Just STARt the Conversation!?

Just STARt the Conversation! is hosted by Amie Allanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett. Its publicly listed email is wwopodcasts@westwoodone.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Just STARt the Conversation!?

The publicly listed email for Just STARt the Conversation!: wwopodcasts@westwoodone.com.

How many listeners does Just STARt the Conversation! have?

Podseeker estimates Just STARt the Conversation! reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Just STARt the Conversation!?

Just STARt the Conversation! typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Mental-health clinicians and other professionals, advocates, and people with relevant lived experience. Recent guests include Dr. Gibson George, Katina Bozikis, and Koula Kazista.

How hard is it to get booked on Just STARt the Conversation!?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Just STARt the Conversation! cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Anxiety, Addiction, and Suicide Prevention. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wwopodcasts@westwoodone.com

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