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TALK MIDLAND w/ Logan Richetti
From Midland to Rwanda: Bringing Mental Health Where It’s Needed Most | #78
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Most nonprofits focus on food, water, and shelter — but what about mental health?
Logan sits down with Krista McCowen, founder of Ubuntu Wellness, a nonprofit bringing mental health services to Rwanda.
After witnessing the deep emotional and generational trauma still present decades after genocide, Krista felt called to do something different — to address the mental health needs that often go overlooked.
They dive into:
- Why mental health resources are limited in Rwanda
- What it’s like delivering therapy across language and cultural barriers
- Training local organizations to support emotional health
- The realities of planning international service trips
- Stories of resilience, forgiveness, and healing
- The emotional toll of being a therapist
- And why mental health matters everywhere — not just at home
This is a powerful conversation about service, purpose, and what it really means to help people.
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Buzzsprout
00:00 – Why Mental Health Is the Missing Piece
The need beyond basic resources
03:10 – What Is Ubuntu Wellness?
How the nonprofit started
07:45 – The Reality of Mental Health in Rwanda
Limited resources and growing need
12:30 – First Trip Experience & Culture Shock
What it’s like on the ground
18:20 – Training Local Organizations
Teaching emotional regulation and awareness
23:40 – Planning a Trip Across the World
Logistics, travel, and challenges
29:15 – The Bridge Story
A moment that shows the reality of the work
33:50 – Rwanda’s Genocide & Lasting Trauma
Understanding generational impact
40:10 – Forgiveness & Healing Stories
Victims and perpetrators working together
46:30 – Funding a Nonprofit
How these missions are supported
52:00 – Life as a Mental Health Counselor
The emotional weight of the profession
57:40 – The Stigma Around Therapy
What’s changing and what’s not
1:03:10 – The Future of Mental Health Access
Expanding care beyond borders
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