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
Publicly listed emails
chris@soldierstrong.org
hostservices@voiceamerica.com
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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.
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.
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...
Becoming The Vision · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Through the Fire · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed emails for Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek: chris@soldierstrong.org and hostservices@voiceamerica.com.
Podseeker estimates Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
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