On this episode in honor of Disability Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I talk about how disability related to mental health and addiction. I give a brief overview of landmark legislation including the ADA and the Rehab Act of 1973 (50 years of it!) and talk about current issues in the disability community. 

Resources:

I Can PSA: https://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/psa-campaigns/i-can-psa/

Addiction as a disability info: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/addiction-disability

SAMHSA fact sheet: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep19-02-00-002.pdf 

For the first time ever, I host 3 guests at the same time on this episode! Listen to hear from Youth Ambassador's Brady, Chase, and Kate for their perspectives on our Youth Ambassador program. 

This program is an extremely important part of our youth prevention initiatives, to learn more, listen to our episode, About the Youth Ambassador Program and check out https://herrenproject.org/youth-ambassadors/

Follow @herrenbeyouth on Instagram!

On this episode I explore the popular trend of mocktails (alcohol-free cocktails)! I share resources, my perspective, and a cute recipe at the end.

Resources:

Another podcast: https://spotify.link/YGgiyOVJ5Cb

Tiktok pages: @mocktail girlie @mindfulmocktail

Recipe: https://www.alphafoodie.com/simple-strawberry-mocktail-strawberry-limeade/

Happy 25th episode!!

On this episode, Narayan and I discuss what friendships and relationships are like at a young age, particularly comparing our experiences before college to now. 

A highlight:

“I think sometimes adults will discount a young person’s relationship because they’re like ‘oh you’re 14, 15 (however old you are) that’s not a real relationship’ but, no matter what people like that are saying, that does not discount your experience and especially if someone is disrespecting you or is treating you in a way that you do not deserve - just because of your age, that does not make it invalid.”

Resources: 

@loveisrespectfulofficial on Instagram 

DV textline: text SMART to 88788

If you're interested in being on the podcast, email natalie@herrenproject.org!

On this episode I dive into what SEL is, why it matters, and how it relates to prevention, mental health, and Herren Project.

Check out the resources I mentioned in the episode:

Discussion guides: https://herrenproject.org/family-support-resources/

HPC: https://herrenproject.org/herren-project-clubs/ 

CASEL Stats: https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/how-can-you-make-the-case-for-sel/ 

On this episode I'm joined by my lovely mother! We talk about handling tough parenting situations (Specifically mental health related) and she gives advice for both caregivers and kids.

Online applications to become a Youth Ambassador are due August 1! If you're having trouble submitting your application, send an email to prevention@herrenproject.org 

You can apply here: https://herrenproject.org/youth-ambassadors/

In this episode, I'm joined by Youth Ambassador, Chase, who did extensive research on addiction in the United States for a class after reading the book Just Mercy. He takes through legislation like the Community Health Act of 1963, policies like Crisis Intervention Training, and offers solutions of what we all can do.