No phone on the table.

Tucked away in my bag.

Not because I have to, but because I want to hear you. See you.

Someone told me they felt human in our conversation—that I saw them.

Presence is a real gift.

Attention is the bow.

#BePresent #HumanConnection #Listen #PutYourPhoneAway

Holding Space Without Losing Yourself

Helping isn’t about holding everything—it’s about listening, showing up, and setting boundaries so you can keep going. You can care deeply without carrying it all. The world needs you well.

#Burnout #Boundaries #ShowUpToHelp

A circus of chaos: RFK Jr. at #HHS, where science meets spectacle.

Disease isn’t a debate—it’s a fact.

Vaccines save lives, and history shows what happens when we forget.

Choose #science. Choose care. Choose each other.

#PublicHealth #Vaccines #Epidemiology #RFKJr #Measles

This Black History Month, I’m celebrating Megan Ripberger—my business and life partner—whose empathy and leadership make our communities stronger. From Forward Wayne County to Mezzo Solutions, she’s building bridges every day. Let’s follow her lead.

#BlackHistoryMonth #Inclusion #Community

Helping others starts with helping ourselves. Burnout affects teams & communities, not just individuals. Join us to explore strategies for recognizing, preventing, & recovering from burnout—plus, a guide to bring back to your SOC meetings!

#BurnoutPrevention #Helpers #SocialWork #ShowUpToHelp

The State Wants You to Keep Playing

Indiana’s HB 1432 expands online gambling—lottery, poker, casinos—right from your phone. It’s sold as progress, but more access means more addiction. Gambling rewires the brain like drugs do.

Need help? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (free, 24/7).

#HB1432 #PublicHealth

People Are People, Not Opponents

Somewhere along the way, we mistook conversations for battlegrounds. DEI is shifting, sometimes dismantled, but inclusion isn’t negotiable.

We walk with people, not ahead of them. There is no "us" vs. "them." Only us.

#DEI #Belonging #Nonprofits #Multicultural

🚦 Holding Steady: A Survival Guide for Helpers in Political Chaos 🚦

📖 Read now: www.mezzosolutions.com/hfg/holding-...

📌 Save this for when the world feels like too much

#HelpingTheHelpers #Burnout #ShowUpWithoutBurningOut #PoliticalStress #HelpersFieldGuide #trump #maga #usa #sos #politics

In the hustle of life, it's easy to forget to pause and breathe.

Take a moment to slow down, appreciate the world around you, and refill your cup.

Your well-being matters.

#SelfCare #MentalHealth #Wellness #Mindfulness #TakeABreak #YouMatter #FillYourCup #Nature #Relaxation #Balance

Helping in Exhausting Times

The world is heavy, and if you’re someone who helps, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on empty. You care—that’s a good thing. But caring sustainably? That’s how you keep going.

Read the full guide: www.mezzosolutions.com/hfg

#nonproit #stress #HelpersfeildGuide

🚨 New Resource: Rethinking the Way We Help 🚨

We say we want to help, but are we really removing barriers—or just managing poverty?

📌 Read it now: www.mezzosolutions.com/hfg/not-brok...

#PovertyIsSolvable #showuptohelp #socialwork #humanservices #JaneAddams #poverty #EconomicMobility #ALICE

Somewhere in America, a billionaire got a tax break. Somewhere else, a shelter lost its funding. Funny how that works. Public health, housing, and dignity aren’t luxuries—they’re necessities. We could build a better world if we wanted to. Imagine that.

#EconomicJustice #PublicHealth #humanrights

Cynicism Is a Broken Heart in Disguise

It grows in the space between what you hoped for and what the world gave you. It feels like armor, but it’s a seed—a dandelion seed, ready to grow in the cracks. Don’t let it sit still. Take small actions. Be the dandelion. Grow into hope.

#Cynicism #Action

Who’s being left behind? Gov. Braun’s halt on Medicaid ads & increased eligibility checks raise concerns about access to care for Black & Hispanic communities. Healthcare is about dignity & opportunity for all. Budgets should reflect equity, not exclusion. #HealthEquity #Advocacy

SEA 202-2024 asks colleges to stay "neutral." But history isn’t neutral, and facts don’t take sides. In my human services and social policy classes, we ask tough questions about who systems help, who they harm, and why they exist—because truth is power, and finding it matters. #sea2022024

Grateful to partner with SERVE Indiana for the Mindfulness for Helpers workshop, where AmeriCorps members explored how mindfulness helps replenish energy and restore balance to better serve their communities. Honored to support such inspiring helpers!

#mindfulness #showuptohelp #helpers #americorps

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the Helping Academy production area, where our latest workshop, 'Mindfulness for Helpers,' comes to life.

Stay tuned for a storytelling experience that helps you Show Up to Help with mindfulness and purpose!

#showuptohelp #mindfulness #helpthehelpers

🌟 Combat Burnout in Your Organization 🌟

Is burnout affecting your team's well-being?

#BurnoutPrevention #WorkplaceWellness #MezzoSolutions

Public health is everything.

From John Snow’s cholera map to vaccine campaigns, history shows the real struggle is convincing people to believe the science. Every chart and program is an opportunity to inspire change.

#PublicHealth #HealthEquity

This morning, my lawyer said, “You and I would be out of business if people were just nice to each other.” A truth that lingers. Kindness isn’t ordinary, but it could be. Everyone’s a helper at heart—some just haven’t found their way yet. Let’s start small. Be kind today.

#BeKind #KindnessMatters

This weekend’s guitar maintenance was a reminder: caring for what we rely on—our tools or ourselves—helps us show up stronger. Music is my way to express, connect, and recharge. What in your life needs tuning? Give yourself the care you deserve. #SelfCare #MusicAsHealing #ShowUpWell #guitar #mental

Join me on Instagram @PublicHealthPat as I share my journey in Public Health research and work that uplifts the Helping Professions.

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#PublicHealth #HelpingProfessionals #ResearchMatters #CommunityHealth #SupportingHelpers

Celebrating 5 years of Mezzo Solutions reminds us of our purpose: fostering hope, empowering change, and making mental health support accessible.

Our refreshed email signatures reflect the passionate people behind our mission. Here's to growth, impact, and purpose!

#showuptohelp #MentalHealth

This book once caused a divide at home. My dad saw rebellion; I saw cries of the unheard.

It's a reminder: public health means listening to voices often ignored. Let’s build, not judge, and find equity in the noise.

Read between the lines with kindness.

#PublicHealth #Equity #Compassion

I've got my ticket for Indianapolis. 🥼🔭🧡

#publichealth #storiesofscience #science #community

"Patrick, you have hair!" - quote from one of my most recent board meetings. 😂

The years of shaving my head due to my impending hair-loss is over. As time goes on I'm learning to embrace who I am, how I look, and how I want to walk through this life. 🧡

#loveyourbody #selfcompassion #hairday

Have you ever felt deeply angry about injustice, yet inspired to do something about it? YouTube video by Mezzo Solutions

Altruistic Outrage?

Have you ever felt deeply angry about injustice, yet inspired to do something about it?

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#altruistic #altruism #dogood #helpers #community #moral #moraloutrage #nonprofits #socialwork #humanservices

Grateful for the chance to "Help the Helpers," even when snow shakes things up! Our virtual setup ensures we keep delivering impactful keynotes, workshops, and trainings through the Helping Academy—no matter the weather.

Ready to inspire your team?

#helpingthehelpers #selfcare #burnout #stress

Ever felt that low hum or deafening cry in your gut? That’s altruistic outrage—the collision of empathy and anger, urging you to act. It’s the spark behind donating, volunteering, or simply showing up. You can’t fix everything, but you can fix something. Start small. Act big.

#AltruisticOutrage

So this is what an Adult Snow Day feels like. ❄️🌨️

#Snowday #closedforsnow #staywarm