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Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek

Chris Meek

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview show focused on personal development, well-being, social impact, and purposeful leadership, typically featuring authors, researchers, clinicians, filmmakers, nonprofit leaders, and other accomplished experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch subject-matter experts with strong personal narratives, published authors, mental-health professionals, social-impact leaders, documentary filmmakers, and nonprofit executives; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need notable expertise, achievements, or a compelling mission.

Metrics

Episodes: 288

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 399 subscribers

Instagram: 347 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris@soldierstrong.org

hostservices@voiceamerica.com

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Host

Chris Meek - Host and publisher of a weekly program focused on personal empowerment, well-being, purpose, social impact, and the experiences of accomplished experts and advocates.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, award-winning filmmakers, researchers, licensed clinicians, educators, nonprofit founders and executives, social-impact leaders, and experts with substantial professional or personal expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Professional or industry awards, Leadership of established organizations or initiatives, Advanced academic or clinical credentials, Nationally relevant advocacy or public-impact work

Recent Guest Discussions

Jessica DuLong - The 9/11 Boat Lift, Maritime Rescue, The John J. Harvey, Historical Storytelling, And Her Book Saved At The Seawall.

Eli Steele - Deafness, Cochlear Implants, Documentary Filmmaking, Race, Identity, Culture, Opportunity, And The American Dream.

Zach Mercurio - Mattering, Purposeful Leadership, Meaningful Work, Human Significance, And Creating Environments Where People Feel Valued.

La'Tesha Sampson - Mental Health, Trauma Recovery, Joy, Faith And Healing, Service Leadership, Mission-driven Entrepreneurship, And Community Well-being.

Jay S. Winuk - The Origins Of 9/11 Day, Service As A Unifying Force, Civic Engagement, And Nationwide Volunteer Initiatives.

Recent Topics

Mental Health, Social Justice, Personal Development, Leadership, Philanthropy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek
:

Encore: How to Support Those Who Protect Us with Dr. Shauna Springer

October 13, 2026

Chris Meek speaks with Shauna "Doc" Springer, one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition and suicide prevention, in this installment of Next Steps Forward. A trusted doctor to our nation's military war fighters, Springer will discuss practical, tangible tools for suicide prevention and the importance of trust in the prevention process. A champion for the power of connection, Springer will speak on how methods and results of connection have changed over the...

Nobody Should Mother Alone: Postpartum Mental Health with the Founders of TogetHER

October 06, 2026

Postpartum depression is only part of the picture. New mothers can also face anxiety, trauma, intrusive thoughts, bipolar symptoms, and, in rare cases, psychosis, often long after the six-week checkup. This week on Next Steps Forward, Dr. Chris Meek talks with Kayla O'Connor and Caitlin Merritt, two central Iowa mothers who founded TogetHER after losing people close to them to suicide. Their grassroots organization helps women handle the mental health challenges of motherhood. Kayla and Caitl...

Next Steps Forward Symposium: The Mind of the Game: Where Athlete Mental Health Stands and Where It Has to Go

September 30, 2026

Athlete mental health is finally in the collective bargaining agreements, the press conferences, and the policy manuals. But has the care caught up with the conversation? In this Next Steps Forward Symposium, Chris convenes a panel of leaders in the athlete mental health space for an honest assessment of where athlete mental health and sport psychology actually stand at the professional and collegiate levels. They trace the real progress of the last 15 years and what drove it: collective barg...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek
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How do I get in touch with Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek?

Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek is hosted by Chris Meek. Its publicly listed emails are chris@soldierstrong.org and hostservices@voiceamerica.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 Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek?

The publicly listed emails for Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek: chris@soldierstrong.org and hostservices@voiceamerica.com.

How many listeners does Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek have?

Podseeker estimates Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek?

Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors, award-winning filmmakers, researchers, licensed clinicians, educators, nonprofit founders and executives, social-impact leaders, and experts with substantial professional or personal expertise. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional or industry awards; Leadership of established organizations or initiatives. Recent guests include Jessica DuLong, Eli Steele, and Zach Mercurio.

How hard is it to get booked on Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek cover?

Recent episodes cover Mental Health, Social Justice, Personal Development, Leadership, and Philanthropy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chris@soldierstrong.org

hostservices@voiceamerica.com

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