Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 15
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 533 subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@goodfaithmedia.org
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Host
Seth Perry - Pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, Minnesota, Seth Perry is a recovering addict living with bipolar disorder and focuses on mental health, addiction, and stigma in faith communities.
Nicole Thacker - Nicole Thacker co-hosts discussions about mental health and addiction stigma in faith communities.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Kody Green - Schizophrenia Stigma, Mental Illness, Accusations Of Demonic Possession, Peer Support, And Lived-experience Advocacy.
Aneri Pattani - Isolation, Social Infrastructure, Technology, Community Connection, And The Relationship Between Disconnection And Mental Health Or Substance Use.
Pastor Paul Drees - Loneliness, Community, Vulnerability, Social Isolation, And How Churches Can Create Meaningful Belonging.
Yeng Moua - Recovery, Addiction Stigma, Community Leadership, Funding Challenges, And Support For Marginalized Communities.
Farhia Budul - Mental Health And Addiction Stigma, Recovery, Community Change, Funding Challenges, And Support For Vulnerable Communities.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Should You Tell Your Church About Your Mental Health - Featuring Pastor David Bjorklund
October 06, 2026
In this episode of Our Stigma, Pastor Seth Perry and Nicole Thacker explore the difficult question of whether people should openly share their mental health experiences within their churches. They are joined by Pastor David Bjorklund, who speaks openly about mental health and shares how vulnerability has shaped his ministry and relationships with others. The conversation examines the risks of disclosure, the shame that can surround mental health treatment, and the ways churches can cre...
Clergy Substance Use Is More Common Than You Think - Featuring Pastor Ed Treat
September 29, 2026
Joined by Pastor Ed Treat, Executive Director and Founder of the Center of Addiction & Faith, they explore why clergy substance use can remain hidden and how church systems can sometimes enable the problem. The conversation examines the unique pressures clergy face and the need for faith communities to have clear resources and support systems in place when substance use becomes a concern. Together, they discuss how churches can replace secrecy and stigma with compassion, accountability, and m...
The Lie Anxiety Tells People of Faith - Featuring Khou Vang
September 22, 2026
In this episode of Our Stigma, Pastor Seth Perry and Nicole Thacker explore the anxiety many people experience while feeling pressure to appear fine within their faith communities. They are joined by Khou Vang, a peer recovery leader who works to reduce stigma around substance use and build culturally responsive pathways to healing in Southeast Asian and Hmong communities in the Twin Cities. In this episode we explore the importance of education, normalizing mental health care, and kno...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Our Stigma?
Our Stigma is hosted by Seth Perry and Nicole Thacker. Its publicly listed email is info@goodfaithmedia.org. 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 Our Stigma?
The publicly listed email for Our Stigma: info@goodfaithmedia.org.
How many listeners does Our Stigma have?
Podseeker estimates Our Stigma reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Our Stigma?
Our Stigma typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional or lived experience in mental health, addiction, recovery, faith communities, journalism, public policy, or community organizing, with the ability to discuss practical solutions and stigma reduction. Common among recent guests: Leadership of recovery or community organizations; Public advocacy or educational work; Professional journalism or public communication. Recent guests include Kody Green, Aneri Pattani, and Pastor Paul Drees.
How hard is it to get booked on Our Stigma?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Our Stigma cover?
Recent episodes cover Stigma, Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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