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Let's Talk
by National Runaway Safeline
The Official National Runaway Safeline Podcast
Episodes
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Welcome to NRPM 2023
November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM), an awareness campaign designed to "shine a light" on the issues facing youth who have experienced homeless or may be considering leaving home. In this special double-episode we are joined by Susan Frankel, Chief Executive Officer at the…
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Who Can I Turn To? (with Ajax Nguyen)
Ajax is a NRS Youth Advisory Board member who experienced abandonment during his early teen years. In this episode Ajax shares his experience with Child Protective Services, seeking help from school counselors, and what led him to joining the NRS Youth Advisory Board. Ajax also shares how the...
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Invisible Disabilities (with EJ Velez & Rachel Litchman)
National Runaway Safeline Youth Advisory Board members EJ Velez & Rachel Litchman return to the Let's Talk Podcast to discuss invisible disabilities and navigating the healthcare system as a young person experiencing homelessness. Get involved by registering as an official 2023 National Runaway...
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Honesty, Trust & Positivity (with Sharday Hamilton)
In this episode of Let's Talk, we hear from Sharday Hamilton, the National Runaway Safeline Youth Fellow and a homeless youth advocate, who was living in her mother's abandoned home when her neighbors reported her to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services after she reached out to...
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Why I Chose to Leave Home (with Jillian Yearns)
For the Season 5 premiere of Let's Talk we have the fortune of talking to Jillian Yearns, an 18-year-old youth homelessness advocated from Georgia. At a very young age, Jillian experienced abuse and was kicked out of her home on multiple occasions, eventually leading her to make the difficult...
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A Conversation with David Ambroz Part 2: A Seat at the Table
Our conversation with 2023 Celebrating the Spirit of Youth Honoree, David Ambroz, continues! In part two we discuss the importance of focusing on past successes, rather than past failures. We also talk about how the foster care system has evolved over the past several decades, and why the first...
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A Conversation with David Ambroz Part 1: The Impact of Healthy Conversations
Let's Talk is proud to welcome 2023 Celebrating the Spirit of Youth Honoree David Ambroz! David is a national poverty and child welfare expert/advocate, Emmy nominated, and best-selling author. He was also recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change. In part one of this...
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Let's Talk: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with love is respect director Angela Lee
Angela Lee, Director at love is respect, returns to Let's Talk to discuss Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In this episode, we learn about this year's theme for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month ("Be About It"), online harassment, enthusiastic consent, and unlearning harmful relationships...
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Let's Talk: Human Trafficking Prevention, Resources, and Reporting with #BlueCampaign
#BlueCampaign joins us for the third and final installment of our Human Trafficking series. Karinda L. Washington, Executive Director of Social Impact and Campaigns, talks us through this year's Human Trafficking Prevention Month events, and shares life-saving resources for business…
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Let's Talk: Child Sex Trafficking, Family Abductions and Child Sexual Abuse Material with NCMEC
For Part 2 of our human trafficking series, we are joined by Tina Bigdeli, Program Manager with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). In our conversation with discuss sex trafficking recruitment on social media, child sexual abuse material, and what happens when you make a...
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Let's Talk: The Myths and Misconceptions of Human Trafficking with Polaris
In the season 4 premiere episode we are joined by Ashley Smith Thompson, a Case Response Specialist with Polaris. We discuss the realities of trafficking and the myths preventing progress. Polaris works to reshape the systems that allow for sex and labor trafficking in North America and operates...
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Let's Talk: RHYTPA and Empowering the Youth Voice with National Network 4 Youth Executive Director Darla Bardine
In this season's final episode we are joined by the Executive Director of the National Network 4 Youth (NN4Y), Darla Bardine. NN4Y is strongly devoted to empowering young people with lived experiencing by providing education about local and national politics, and creating opportunities for young...
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Let's Talk: A Conversation with the National Runaway Safeline Youth Advisory Board
For this very special episode of Let's Talk we are happy to welcome guest host Em deCordova, Prevention and Youth Engagement Coordinator at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). Em is joined by Rachel Litchman and Tony Davis-Robinson, NRS Youth Advisory Board Members, who share their lived…
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Let's Talk: The Positive Youth Development Approach with Midwest Youth Services
It's week 3 of NRPM and we're joined by Kayla Reno & Hannah Portwood from Midwest Services to talk about their Positive Youth Development Approach! We also talk about their awe-inspiring National Runaway Prevention Month campaign, the ADHD Child's Bill of Rights, and the importance of meeting…
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Let's Talk: A Conversation with 6th Street Center for Youth Program Manager Emily Pereira
For the second week of NRPM we spoke with Emily Pereira, the Program Manager for the 6th Street Center for Youth and Heart Program at Youth4Change. In this episode we discuss developing unique plans for young people in need and the importance of giving them agency over their own journey. We also...
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Let's Talk #NRPM2022 with National Runaway Safeline CEO Susan Frankel
It's officially National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) and we're joined by Susan Frankel, CEO of the National Runaway Safeline. In this episode we discuss how NRPM has evolved over the past few years, the endless creativity of our NRPM partners, what to look forward to this November, and, of...
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Bonus! Let's Talk: Youth Helping Youth & The Importance of Mental Health Programming in Schools
In this bonus episode we are joined by Max Neri, an NRS Volunteer! Max shares valuable insight on what effective mental health programming in schools can look like, the importance of youth helping youth, and simple ways young people can make a difference in their own communities. Learn more about...
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Let's Talk: A Conversation with love is respect Director Angela Lee
We're kicking off season 3 with the incredible Angela Lee, Director at loveisrespect.org. In this episode we discuss domestic violence, teen dating violence, creating a safety plan, self-care, and the importance of open communication. love is respect is the national resource to disrupt and…
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Let's Talk: The Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
Fresh out of Pride Month we are joined by Dr. Jonah DeChants from The Trevor Project to discuss their 2022 Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health. Through the episode we learn about how youth self-identify, access to mental health resources, and how adults can be the person a young person in need…
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Let’s Talk: A Conversation with FYSB Associate Commissioner Kimberly Waller
In this episode we are thrilled to learn from Kimberly Waller, the Associate Commissioner for the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). Kimberly goes into great detail about the FYSB’s priorities, what effective community-base outreach looks like, and tips on how you can combat youth...
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Let’s Talk: Child Abuse
For episode 3 we are grateful to have an enlightening conversation with Larel Jacobs (of Childhelp.org) about reporting child abuse, having tough conversations with young people, and why more and more children under the age of 12 are reaching out to crisis service hotlines like Childhelp and...
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Let’s Talk: Fenix Youth Project
In episode 2, we spotlight the winner of our National Runaway Prevention Month 2021 “Shine a Light” Award, the Fenix Youth Project. Led by Executive Director Amber Green, the organization serves youth in eastern Maryland through their 24h youth drop-in-center, and youth organizing group programs....
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Let’s Talk: Human Trafficking
In the season 2 premiere episode, Maria Taylor, NRS Prevention and Youth Engagement Coordinator, is joined by Sophia Eftimiades, a Case Response Specialist at Polaris. Throughout this episode, Maria and Sophia discuss definitions and signs of human trafficking, the important work being done...
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Let’s Talk: Mental Health, Domestic Violence & Gun Violence
Zachary Mallory is a Kansas City native, whose passion is in mental health and suicide prevention. In their community, they provide services through Trauma-Informed Care and by prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their work both professionally and as a member of the NRS Youth...
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Let’s Talk: Indigenous Identity & Foster Care
Keeley BadWarrior is from Rapid City, South Dakota, where she is currently a student at Western Dakota Technical College studying business and technology. Outside of her coursework, Keeley holds multiple jobs and is an active member of both the NRS Youth Advisory Board and the Rapid City Youth...
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Let’s Talk: Homelessness, Disability & Discrimination
EJ Valez joins us from Kutztown College. In addition to their ambitious course load, EJ works four part-time jobs, is a member of both the NRS Youth Advisory Board and the Youth Council Advisory Board with the National Network for Youth, and serves as a consultant for Youth Collaboratory. In this...
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Let’s Talk: Diagnosis, Disability & The College Experience
Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Rachel Litchman is a student studying Sociology and Women and Gender Studies at the University of Wisconsin. She is a member of the NRS Youth Advisory Board and the Dane County Youth Action Board. Rachel shares her experiences as a young person navigating the…
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Let’s Talk: National Runaway Prevention Month
Bureau and partner organizations nationwide kick off National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM), Susan explains why NRPM is so important to NRS, and also to the runaway and homeless youth field as a whole.
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