Real Love Real Talk

Start Strong
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Your friend’s in a toxic relationship, your situationship is getting messy, and TikTok is giving mixed signals about love. So… now what? Welcome to Real Love Real Talk—the podcast where Boston teens and adults break down everything from self-love to how media shapes our relationships. Powered by Start Strong at the Boston Public Health Commission, we equip teens with the tools to prevent dating violence, build healthy relationships, and challenge toxic norms. Love can be messy—let’s figure it out together. Learn more at www.startstrongboston.org or follow us on Instagram @startstrong_bphc.

  1. Mar 4

    Beyond the Break Up | Season 6 | Ep 1

    Join our hosts, Saladin and Lundynn, as they interview Love Life Now Director, Lovern. Trigger Warning: Episode contains experiences of physical abuse Beyond the Breakup is a powerful cross-generational conversation where teens and an adult survivor sit down face-to-face to unpack toxic relationships, healing, and what real love looks like after harm. In this special episode of Real Love Real Talk, youth ask the questions they’ve always wanted to know, and an adult reflects back hard-earned wisdom and vice versa. Together, they break down red flags, rebuilding trust, community support, and how each generation defines healthy love differently.

    27 min

  2. Jan 10

    Unhealthy Relationships & Substance Abuse

    Join us for a special collaboration with BPHC's Youth Advisory Board and Start Strong. Together, our teens discuss how substance use can affect teen relationships. Resources: -Check out BPHC's Overdose training: https://delvalle.bphc.org/enrol/index.php?id=1042

    17 min

  3. 03/17/2025

    How do Gender Roles Affect Relationships

    Listen to our hosts dive into the impact of gender norms, how gender roles are taught from a young age, and who should pay on the first date

    20 min

  4. 02/25/2025

    How do I Leave a Toxic Relationship | Season 5 | Episode 3

    In Season 5, Episode 3 of Real Love Real Talk, we’re getting real about one of the toughest decisions you can make—leaving a toxic relationship. From recognizing red flags to overcoming guilt and fear, we break down the steps to prioritize your well-being and move forward with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered how to break free from a toxic cycle, this episode is for you.

    27 min

  5. 02/19/2025

    How to Get Over a Break Up | Season 5 | Ep 2

    Breakups suck—but staying stuck isn’t an option. Ayani and Saladin keep it real about getting over heartbreak without losing yourself in the process. They’re breaking down what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and come back stronger than ever. Tune in and learn how to turn heartache into your greatest comeback story.

    21 min
  6. A Relationship Won’t Fix You—Self-Love Will | Season 5 | Episode 1

    02/07/2025

    A Relationship Won’t Fix You—Self-Love Will | Season 5 | Episode 1

    Welcome back to Season 5 ofReal Love Real Talk! This season starts with the most important relationship you’ll ever have—the one with yourself. Reese, Madia, and Dios, three Boston teens, sit down to talk about self-worth, confidence, and why loving yourself first is the ultimate glow-up. If you’ve ever questioned your value, this episode is for you.

    38 min

  7. 03/22/2024

    Breaking the Cycle - Understanding and Preventing Abusive Relationships | Season 4 | Episode 4

    Today we will be talking about the abusive v unhealthy relationship and how it can have a hold on you for example your physical and emotional health, victims of physical and emotional abuse often come across physical injuries, stress related illnesses, they might also suffer from anxiety and low self-esteem. Social isolation is also a big red flag because the abusers try to isolate their victims from friends and family which soon enough will make it difficult for the victim to seek support or an escape from a very help-seeking situation which will also make the victim feel very lonely which will give them no other option but to put up with the abuse. Children who are normally being put in the middle of situations like this or even being a stand by watching happen can make the child suffer from emotional and psychological trauma affecting their development due to the fact of their parents not having themselves together Start Strong, a program at the Boston Public Health Commission, is an internationally recognized high school peer leadership program that aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. In Real Love Real Talk, teens and adults come together to have critical conversations around consent, communication, and how popular media impacts our relationships. Visit us at Startstrongboston.org or e-mail us at info@startstrongboston.org to learn more Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startstrong_bphc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startstrongbphc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startstrongbphc/

    52 min

  8. 03/14/2024

    Teens Resolving Conflict— A Journey through Conflict Resolution | Season 4 | Episode 3

    Today we're talking about conflict resolution, specifically the different types and its significance. Conflict resolution can be a difficult thing to talk about especially if you aren’t a great problem solver. Taking your emotions and actions into account when dealing with a conflict is very important because it can affect the way you respond towards the situation. Start Strong, a program at the Boston Public Health Commission, is an internationally recognized high school peer leadership program that aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. In Real Love Real Talk, teens and adults come together to have critical conversations around consent, communication, and how popular media impacts our relationships. Visit us at Startstrongboston.org or e-mail us at info@startstrongboston.org to learn more Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startstrong_bphc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startstrongbphc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startstrongbphc/

    50 min
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Your friend’s in a toxic relationship, your situationship is getting messy, and TikTok is giving mixed signals about love. So… now what? Welcome to Real Love Real Talk—the podcast where Boston teens and adults break down everything from self-love to how media shapes our relationships. Powered by Start Strong at the Boston Public Health Commission, we equip teens with the tools to prevent dating violence, build healthy relationships, and challenge toxic norms. Love can be messy—let’s figure it out together. Learn more at www.startstrongboston.org or follow us on Instagram @startstrong_bphc.

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  • Creator
    Start Strong
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Start Strong
  • Show Website
    Real Love Real Talk