What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment

"Talk. They Hear You." Campaign Team
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What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment

The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign is pleased to announce its new podcast: What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment. The goal is to provide a platform where parents and caregivers can get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health. Hosted by Debbie Berndt, Director of Parent Movement 2.0, the podcast will feature discussions with parents, caregivers, and nationally recognized experts lending their unique perspectives and experiences on how to navigate conversations around these important topics. Learn more at talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov.

  1. Native American Heritage and Prevention.

    DEC 4

    Native American Heritage and Prevention.

    In this episode, we talk with Native American parents who also work in prevention with Native American families. We cover how heritage and culture can be one of our strongest resources, both inside our tribal communities and beyond. Our guests, from the San Juan School District in Southeast Utah, share several stories from the Ute, Mountain Ute and Navajo Nation tribes that truly inspire. Stories of origin and purpose help all kids grow in understanding their value. They can...

    54 min
  2. Teens Talk Prevention

    OCT 14

    Teens Talk Prevention

    October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and in this episode, we talk with two 13-year-olds from Dover Youth2Youth about prevention and the programs they bring to their peers. Our guests share incredible knowledge and important perspective, especially for adults working with teens. Listening to what young people can accomplish with their peers enhances adults’ work in prevention, as exemplified by the useful tips throughout this episode for engaging with kids. Dover Yout...

    32 min
  3. Transition to College — What You Need to Know

    JUN 20

    Transition to College — What You Need to Know

    If you have kids going to college soon, you don’t want to miss this episode. Dr. Jason Kilmer (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine) shares insights on what’s really happening on college campuses. He and Richard Lucey (Senior Prevention Program Manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section) provide excellent guidance for all parents, aunts, and uncles of kids who are ge...

    46 min
  4. Don’t Give Up! Prevention Works.

    APR 22

    Don’t Give Up! Prevention Works.

    This episode features man-on-the-street interviews at SAMHSA’s 2024 National Prevention Day. Hear from more than 30 people that spanned the range of parents, prevention experts, and SAMHSA leadership. They offer helpful ideas, insights, and advice on how parents can help their kids navigate away from alcohol and other substances. You’ll learn that so many agree – when you talk, they hear you. This podcast is brought to you by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ...

    56 min
  5. Celebrating Safely during the Holidays

    12/14/2023

    Celebrating Safely during the Holidays

    December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. The holidays are a joyful time for family and friends to celebrate, however they can pose challenges for some. Then for those who have lost family through impaired driving they can be excruciating., In this episode, we talk about substance use in and around all of this and explore ways to traverse the holidays safely. Rhonda Campbell, a Senior Victim-Services Specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), joi...

    29 min
  6. Back-to-School: Connecting with Your "Screenagers"

    08/25/2023

    Back-to-School: Connecting with Your "Screenagers"

    Join us for a conversation with Dr. Delaney Ruston and Ms.Lisa Tabb, creators of the Screenagers movie series, about the recent release of Screenagers: Under the Influence. In the film they focus on how alcohol, drugs, and vaping are being portrayed in the media, what parents should know, and provide ideas to take action. This is the perfect conversation as we all get ready to go back to school.A filmmaker, author, and Stanford-trained physician, Dr. Ruston has created award-winning documenta...

    54 min
  7. Expert Chat: A New Way to Communicate With Your Kids

    07/13/2023

    Expert Chat: A New Way to Communicate With Your Kids

    We know raising kids isn’t easy, especially when it comes to navigating underage drinking and other drug use. We also know that effective communication can help us along this journey. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Emily Kline and learn that it’s not just what you say to your kids about alcohol and other drugs, but—more important—how you say it. She offers some easy ways to change the manner in which we communicate with our kids that can make all conversations more productive. We learn tha...

    45 min
  8. Talking With The Kennedys

    05/11/2023

    Talking With The Kennedys

    Join us for a conversation with Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy and his wife, and co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, Amy Kennedy. They speak about their parenting experiences (5 children, ages 4-15), specifically parenting in recovery, as well as the work they do nationally to expand the dialogue around mental health and addiction. They also discuss the importance of brain development, children’s mental health, and how early substance use impacts this process. Their insights exemplify the fo...

    59 min
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The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign is pleased to announce its new podcast: What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment. The goal is to provide a platform where parents and caregivers can get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health. Hosted by Debbie Berndt, Director of Parent Movement 2.0, the podcast will feature discussions with parents, caregivers, and nationally recognized experts lending their unique perspectives and experiences on how to navigate conversations around these important topics. Learn more at talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov.

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