In this episode of The NOCE Dose, host Bianca D. McCall is joined by Altamit Lewis for an honest conversation about burnout, functional distress, workplace wellness, and the importance of collective care. Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health, crisis response, and workforce wellness, Altamit explores why so many helpers continue showing up professionally while silently struggling personally. Together, they discuss the warning signs of burnout, the impact of workplace culture on wellness, the role of community and interdependence in healing, and why “it’s okay to not be okay” remains a powerful message for helping professionals. The conversation also examines how organizations can better support their workforce by investing in people rather than simply rewarding productivity.
Altamit shares personal reflections on parenting, career transitions, moving to Japan to support military communities, and the importance of embracing new chapters in life. Through references to popular culture—from Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy to Moana, Encanto, and The Golden Girls—she offers a relatable framework for understanding wellness, resilience, and personal growth. Whether you’re a counselor, peer support specialist, healthcare worker, first responder, or anyone carrying the weight of caring for others, this episode is a reminder that healing was never meant to happen alone.
Guest: Altamit Lewis, MS, LCPC
Altamit Lewis is a licensed clinical professional counselor and subject matter expert in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and workforce wellness. With over 15 years of experience spanning crisis intervention, EAP services, and behavioral health program management, she brings a grounded, systems-informed perspective to the challenges faced by first responders, healthcare workers, and helping professionals. Altamit has led initiatives for state Medicaid programs, military family systems, and large healthcare organizations, emphasizing cultural responsiveness, emotional resilience, and sustainable care models.
She currently serves as CEO of Source Energy Consultant Services and as a field-based consultant providing short-term therapy and critical incident support to USPS employees. Her work combines clinical insights with policy-level strategies. A passionate educator and facilitator, Altamit is a published author and has led numerous workshops on mental health topics, effective communication, emotional intelligence, and more. Altamit holds a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is licensed in both Nevada and Maryland.
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