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The Official National Runaway Safeline Podcast

  1. 14/08/2024

    Practicing Mindfulness in School (with Sebastian Ramos)

    We are excited to welcome National Runaway Safeline's Director of Training, Sebastian Ramos, to the podcast! In this episode, we have conversation reflecting on the missed opportunities to teach and practice mindfulness during our school years. Sebastian shares his thoughts on ways mindfulness can be implemented in an educational setting today, and how talking about self-regulation at a young age teaches young people how to set healthy mental health boundaries. Click here to learn more about the Let's Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum modules on Stress Reduction and Anger Management. Click here to learn more about Youth Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Month, formerly National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM).

  2. 24/05/2024

    Internalized Homophobia, Forgiveness and the "Road Home" (with Rex Ogle)

    [This episode features some coarse language, and discussions about suicidal ideation.] In a special PRIDE episode of "Let's Talk" we're joined by novelist and comic writer Rex Ogle. Rex recently released Road Home, the final installment of his memoir trilogy that focuses on his experiences with poverty, abuse and homelessness.  Rex is open and honest about his struggles with suicidal ideation, how RuPaul's Drag Race helped him address internalized homophobia, and healing yourself through forgiveness.  Order a copy of Road Home here: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019923  Follow Rex on Instagram here: @ThirdRex

  3. 29/04/2024

    Chosen Families & Equitable Programming (with Rheneisha Robertson & Damien Rush)

    In this month's episode we're discussing chosen families with Covenant House New Orleans. We're joined by Rheneisha Robertson, CEO at Covenant House New Orleans, and Damien Rush, youth advocate with experience using Covenant Houses's programs and services. Learn more about Covenant House New Orleans by visiting https://www.covenanthousenola.org. Listen to the "Red Bean Baby" Podcast Learn more about Covenant House Sleep Out events Watch Covenant House's short film "Pay It Forward"

  4. 29/02/2024

    Confronting Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community

    The Let's Talk podcast kicks off its 6th season with an episode in honor of Black History Month, featuring insightful conversations with Amea Smith and Antonio Davis-Robinson. Both Amea and Antonio serve as passionate advocates for youth mental health through their roles on the NRS Youth Advisory Board, and through their career choices. In this episode we discuss the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community, the emotional toll of code-switching, and the personal journeys of Amea and Antonio.

  5. 30/11/2023

    Helping Justice-Involved Youth Reach Their Full Potential (with Margaret Windham)

    Season 5 comes to a close with a conversation about youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice system, and how the right opportunities can help them reach potential they don't necessarily see themselves. We are joined by the Margaret Windham, Executive Director at Cafe Momentum in Dallas, for a conversation about the incredible impact they've had in their community, the importance of community partnerships, and the joy young people experience through their internships and externships. You can support Cafe Momentum through donations or partnerships by visiting their website, CafeMomentum.org. They also offer volunteer opportunities, which will be available in more locations soon as they plan to expand to 30 locations over the next 10 years.

  6. 28/11/2023

    Protecting, Supporting and Educating Youth Who Identify as LGBTQIA2S+ (w/ Nancy Mullen and Carolyn Wahlskog)

    In our penultimate episode for season 5, we are joined by Nancy Mullen and Carolyn Wahlskog from Youth Outlook in Naperville, IL. Nancy and Carolyn share what it's like to be on the receiving end of violent threats while hosting events with the goal of uplifting LGBTQ+ youth, especially those who identify as Transgender. We also talk about the some safety precautions for parents who wish to openly support their young queer-identifying children.  Learn more about the Youth Outlook, an organization dedicated to the support of LGBTQ+ youth, by visiting their website -- www.youth-outlook.org. Access their resources, including the "Gender Unicorn" here.

  7. 20/11/2023

    How Today's Youth View Trauma & Dysfunction (with Natalie White)

    For this week’s episode of the “Let’s Talk” podcast, we talk with Natalie White, a licensed professional counselor with Sally Kate Winters Family Services (SKW). We discuss SKW’s evolution and growth from an emergency shelter to a transitional living program, basic living program, and child advocacy center. We also dig into mental health stigma and how young people are trying to combat this stigma when addressing issues at home.  To learn more about Sally Kate Winters Family Services visit SallyKateWinters.org

  8. 20/11/2023

    The Role of Parents Seeking Behavioral Health Services for Youth (with Genoris Bridges)

    We are excited to welcome Genoris Bridges from the Christopher Youth Center to the podcast! NRS was introduced to Genoris during the 2023 National Safe Place Network Conference in Louisville, KY! During an education session Genoris mentioned how it can sometimes be difficult to address issues related to family dynamics when all of the blame and expectations are being placed on the youth. Today, we revisit the topic and discuss the role hat parents should play when seeking behavioral health services for their children.  To learn more about the Christopher Youth Center, visit https://www.facebook.com/christopheryouthcenter/.

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The Official National Runaway Safeline Podcast

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  • Criado por
    National Runaway Safeline
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2024
  • Episódios
    36
  • Classificação
    Explícito
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    © National Runaway Safeline
  • Site do podcast
    Let's Talk