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Ep 17: REACHing Teens: Prevention Science at Stanford University
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, founder and director of the REACH Lab at Stanford University. As a developmental psychologist and […]
Ep 16: College Bound: Packing, Planning, & Parenting for the Journey
College Bound: A Parent’s Guide to the Journey Ahead is a must-listen for parents preparing to send their teens off to college—emotionally, practically, and safely. […]
Ep 15: Drug Free Voices: Clubs for Change
In this episode, we dive into the powerful impact of Drug-Free Clubs of America and how they’re helping students make safer, healthier choices. Designed for parents, caregivers, […]
Ep 14: Teen Vaping Dangers: What Every Parent & Educator Must Know.
Vaping among teens is more than a phase — it’s a fast-changing trend that’s reshaping youth culture and health. Vaporized is a must-listen podcast episode […]
Ep 13: How Staying Drug-free Fuels College Success | Bright Futures for Teens
College is a time for growth, new experiences, and challenges—but it can also bring pressure, stress, and temptation to young students. In this episode, we’ll […]
Ep 12: Youth Sports & Mental Health: How to Build Resilience Beyond the Game
In this episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, Denise Mayer and Christy Valentini Lackner discuss the critical role of coaches in the mental […]
Ep 11: Teen Suicide & Mental Health: Signs, Support and How to Help.
In this episode, Denise Mayer and Mary Makley-Wolff discuss the critical issues surrounding teen mental health and substance abuse, particularly in the wake of the […]
Step Up Anderson Coalition in Cincinnati, Ohio | Episode 102 with Denise Mayer
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Denise Mayer from Step Up Anderson Township about her journey into […]
Ep 10: Teen Addiction & Recovery: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know
In this episode, Denise Mayer discusses the critical issues surrounding adolescent substance use with Dr. David Baum, Clinical Director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program […]
Ep 9: The Fight Against Impaired Driving | MADD’s Mission to Save Young Lives.
In this episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, host Denise Mayer speaks with Alex Otte, the national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). They discuss […]