Ep 26: Trauma and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Childhood trauma is more common than many parents realize—and its effects can show up in ways we don’t always expect. In this important conversation, psychotherapist and author Beth Tyson joins…
Ep 25: Teen Relationships: Love and the Teen Brain
Teen relationships and dating can feel confusing and high-stakes for parents—especially in a culture shaped by social media, constant connection, and mixed messages about love and boundaries. In this episode,…
Ep 24: Drug Misuse Prevention: The Cost of Looking the Other Way
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kyle Wimmer, Founder and CEO of 424 Impact to talk honestly about youth substance use, mental health, and what prevention really looks…
Ep 23: Fighting THC Harm: Johnny’s Ambassadors and the Rise of Marijuana Psychosis
Marijuana today isn’t the mild drug many adults remember—it’s a high-potency industry creating serious mental health risks for teens. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Stack of *Johnny’s…
Ep 22: Supporting the Silent Struggle: Teen Mental Health with 1N5
Parenting a teen today feels different—and harder—than it did even a few years ago. Between academic pressure, social media, anxiety, and constant comparison, our kids are facing a world that…
Ep 21: The Wait List: Parents Pushing Pause on Smartphones
Across the Forest Hills community, more parents are rethinking when — and why — kids get smartphones. In this episode, we talk with local families about the “wait” movement, how…
Ep 20: The Gift of Growing Up
Today’s kids are growing up in a world where marijuana is more accessible and marketed than ever before. My guest today is Julie Driefaldt of “One Chance to Grow Up…
Ep 19: Breaking the Silence on Eating Disorders
Denise Mayer and Dr. Rachel Goldstein discuss the critical topic of eating disorders, aiming to break the silence surrounding this mental health issue. They explore the definitions, prevalence, and types…
Ep 18: Escape the Vape: One Student’s Mission
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with a high school senior who decided enough was enough when it came to vaping in her school. Hear how she turned concern…
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 expert in adolescent health, Dr.…