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Every day we see more tents under bridges, more families living out of their cars. While the problems seem insurmountable, the solutions are simpler than you think.
We share the real stories and the real solutions of homelessness… what works, what doesn’t, and how communities like ours can do better.
This is… Give Me Shelter.
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Unsheltered Realities
ROC's Kacy West discusses the harsh realities of those who live unsheltered.
Peer Support: The new tool in successful homeless reduction
In this episode I interview peer support specialist Marth Meeks about how peer support is a difference maker in rehousing people.
The Criminalizaton of Homelessness Part 2
In this episode, Lindsey Krinks and I will be discussing local and national legal trends impacting those experiencing homlessness
The Criminalization of Homelessness, Part 1
In this episode, Lindsey Krinks of Open Table Nashville will help us understand the national and local trend of laws against our most vulnerable neighbors, and how these laws actually exacerbate out…
Creating Financial Structure and Security, Pt 2
In this episode I interview Dr. Traci Hefner about ways in which organizations can help individuals experiencing homelessness develop financial self-sufficiency.
Creating Financial Structure & Security
In this episode I interview Dr. Traci Hefner about ways in which organizations can help individuals experiencing homelessness develop financial self-sufficiency.
4 Types of Capital
In this episode we will discuss Pierre Bourdieu's concept of capitol as it relates to homelessness.
Living Outside, part 2
In this episode I continue my interview outreach worker Joe Bracket on the realities of living unsheltered.
Strong Headwinds for 2026
In this episode we will explore how changes at the federal government will impact the fight against homelessness.
24/7 Low-barrier shelters. What are they and why do they work?
In this episode we will explore what shelter options work and why.
Living Outside, part 1
In this episode I interview outreach worker Joe Bracket on the realities of living unsheltered.
What I've Learned Along The Way
This episode is a collection of things I have learned about homelessness. Topics range from mental illness, substance use, timely interventions and the impact of losing hope.
Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to understand the challenges of living unhoused.
This episode explores the concept of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and it's relationship to the hardships and challenges facing our unhoused neighbors. We discuss two case studies and explore the…
The Lenses We Use
This episode explores how we think, feel and understand our national homeless crisis. We explore how bias, knowledge gaps, and our emotions either inform our understanding of the problem or corrupt…
Housing 101: How Did We Get Here?
This episode explores how changes in the US housing market have impacted our current national homeless crisis. We explore challenges to obtaining affordable housing, what affordable housing means,…
This is... Give Me Shelter.
Every day we see more tents under bridges, more families living out of their cars. While the problems seem insurmountable, the solutions are simpler than you think. We share the real stories and the…
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Give Me Shelter has published 16 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Society & Culture.
Give Me Shelter is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.
