Awkward Conversations Season 4 - Podcast Series Released!
Awkward Conversations, is hosted by Full House and Fuller House star, Jodie Sweetin, and joined by Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital.The two will be chatting with celebrity parents and guest experts on how to prepare for the awkward conversations with their kids and furthering the discussion on how to give parents the tools to empower their kids to stay safe, substance free and make smart decisions!
Welcome to Season 4 of Awkward Conversations, a video podcast series where "Full House" and "Fuller House" actress Jodie Sweetin, and Amy McCarthy of Boston Children's Hospital delve into crucial topics for parents and other caregivers around preventing drug use among their children. In this exciting fourth season, we aim to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge, awareness, and insights to raise drug-free kids and navigate the challenges of modern-day parenting.
JOIN US ON THIS EMPOWERING JOURNEY OF EDUCATION, AWARENESS, AND
MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS TO CREATE A SAFER AND HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR OUR
CHILDREN.
Episode Guide
August 7: One Pill Can Kill
August 14: The Faces of Fentanyl
August 21: Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students
August 28: Social Influencers and Substance Trends
September 4: Signs of Drug Use and What to Do
September 11: No Time to Waste
September 18: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Substance Use
September 25: Mental Health and Drug Use
October 2: Prescription Drugs: Safety at Home
October 9: Youth Activism Against Substance Misuse
October 16: Bullying and Peer Pressure
October 23: Drug Use in LGBTQ+ Youth Communities
October 30: New Drivers, New Dangers
November 6: TBD
November 13: The Talk – Best of Episode
November 20: Body Image and Drug Use
November 27: Not Just a Game
December 4: The Science of Addiction and How to Use It for Prevention
December 11: The Power of Relationships
December 18: Prevention Through Creative Expression
To view episodes from this season, click here.
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