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Open Doors

Open Doors

Written by: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
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Welcome to Open Doors, a podcast from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit that explores the people, programs, and partnerships making a difference in students' lives.

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Episodes
  • Stop the Judgment

    Stop the Judgment
    Feb 5 2026

    After losing their daughter Sienna, Sherry Jo Matt and Tom Bott turned their grief into action, creating the Stop the Judgment Project to help students break stigma, build empathy, and start honest conversations about mental health and substance use. Join us for this powerful conversation about compassion, connection, and creating safer spaces for young people to be supported.
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    31 mins
  • Transforming Teen Mental Health

    Transforming Teen Mental Health
    Dec 19 2025

    Teen mental health in the U.S. is in crisis — and the time for change is now. In this episode, Sarah Pesi, a policy specialist at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, discusses how Pennsylvania is reimagining mental health support by empowering young voices. Sarah is joined by youth advocates Joy and Aanya, who share their own experiences and the hope they’re building for the next generation.
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    34 mins
  • Mindfulness in Motion

    Mindfulness in Motion
    Dec 18 2025

    What if wellness spaces truly welcomed everyone? For nearly a decade, Marissa Vogel has been helping make that possible in Pittsburgh — teaching mindfulness through movement and art while centering people living with disabilities. Marissa and her team are building spaces where people feel seen, celebrated, and supported. In this episode, she shares why belonging should never be out of reach.
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    17 mins
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