Lyme/Old Lyme: In it Together
by Alli Behnke, Prevention Coordinator
The Lyme/Old Lyme: In it Together Podcast is a joint project between Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the LOL: Prevention Coalition. Each month LYSB will record a conversation related to all topics important to our youth, families, and community. Topics cover parenting, substance use, prevention, raising families in CT, collaborating as a community, etc.
Episodes
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Going Off to College?- Tips and Advice for Students and Families
Dr. Janet Dee Spoltore, long time Coalition advocate and community member, joined us for a wonderful conversation about supporting young adults and their families as they transition to college. Dr. Spoltore is currently the Director of Student Counseling and Health Services at Connecticut…
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L/OL In it Together: Pride Month Awareness and Support
June is Pride Month, but every month is a time to raise awareness and support for all our kids! We were so pleased to welcome our guests from the Gender Diversity and Resiliency Program at the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut. Renee Reopell, LCSW and Lucy Ehrenfeld, APRN joined us to...
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L/OL In it Together: Narcan and How We Can All Be Prepared to Save a Life
We welcomed Jenn Muggeo, Deputy Director at Ledgelight Health District (Opioid Use and Overdose Awareness and Prevention | Ledge Light Health District (llhd.org) Jenn is an incredible force in providing education, awareness, and support related to opioid use and overdose prevention. It's no…
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L/OL In it Together: Weed, Inc. w/Ben Cort
ADULT use cannabis is now legal in Connecticut with first retail marijuana hitting shelves in January of this year. We were thrilled to welcome Ben Cort on the Podcast. Author of Weed, Inc., addiction treatment specialist, Ted Talk speaker, and national consultant in marijuana education- Ben…
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L/OL In it Together: Tech Savvy Parenting
Join us this month for an awesome conversation with Adam Dodge, nationally accredited speaker and specialist whose work is characterized by his dedication to addressing the existing and future threats posed by technology to victims of crime and gender-based violence. Adam has also created The…
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L/OL In it Together: Our Student Athletes in Prevention
This month's episode highlights the amazing work of L/OL student athletes, administration, and other prevention advocates! Learn more about the Substance Free Athletics and Protect Your Game initiatives, as well as gain some great insight into what our students are thinking and feeling about...
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L/OL In it Together: Suicide Awareness
Ann Dagle, Co-Founder and President of the Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian's Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing, joined us to chat about the importance of talking openly about mental health and suicide. Ann has learned to weave her personal loss into her life and work and we were so...
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L/OL In it Together: Marijuana Legalization in CT and What it Means for Youth and Families
We were lucky enough to have John Daviau- local Community Psychologist and Certified Prevention Specialist- join us for a frank discussion about Connecticut's recent legalization of adult-use marijuana. Tune in to hear more about incredibly high THC, exactly who can carry what amount of…
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L/OL In it Together: Balancing the Ride
What does it mean to try and balance our ride? Is it even possible to find balance and wellness through the various stages of raising a child and being part of a family? Alli and Gavin had the pleasure of chatting with two amazing L/OL residents, mothers, and long term PTO volunteers- Christy…
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L/OL In it Together: The Growing Opioid Crisis and All of Us
The CDC recently reported that US overdose deaths set a record with more than 100,000 last year- a 15% increase from the previous record in 2020. Jen Muggeo, the Deputy Director at Ledgelight Health District, and Margaret Lancaster, Ledgelight's Health Program Coordinator and Peer Navigator…
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L/OL In it Together: Mental Health, Social Media, and More....Hear What Two HS Seniors Have to Say
Before two of our dynamic LOLHS seniors go off to college- they took a few moments to share their thoughts on drugs/alcohol, social media, mental health, and more! A must listen for all parents raising children in L/OL (and beyond).........our youth are our best educators.....
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L/OL In it Together: SHOWUP
Our High School YAC and REACH students developed, designed, and implemented this amazing community opportunity to connect around positive mental health, share struggles, and join hands in finding our way. Check it out! www.showuplol.us
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L/OL In it Together: Alcohol and Our Kids (MADD)
As we end Alcohol Awareness Month and enter into National Prevention Week- we are honored to welcome guest, Brooke Maxfield. Brooke is a Program Specialist for the CT Chapter of MADD- Mothers Against Drunk Driving- and is joining us to chat about the important work that she does and how MADD can...
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L/OL In it Together: Our Youth and Risky Behavior
We were thrilled to welcome Jodi Lott- LOL resident, professional working in internet safety, mother, and all around amazing community member. If you want insight into the results from our 2021 Youth Survey looking at substance abuse and other risky behaviors- please tune in.
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L/OL In it Together: Talking to Our Kids About Conflict and War
In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Tim Kearney to hear tips and advice for talking to our children about the war in Ukraine. Dr. Kearney is the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at the Community Health Center and brings his clinical experience as a psychologist to our discussion. Whether your...
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L/OL In it Together: What We Eat, What our Kids Eat, and How it Makes Us Feel
We're taking the prevention lens to its holistic roots and talking about all the good things that we can put into our bodies..........into our kids bodies..... and how food can strengthen our bodies, minds, and social emotional well-being. Jessica Masterson is a Registered Dietician and...
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L/OL In it Together: So Why is Today's Marijuana (and other substances) Dangerous to Our Kids?
Please check out this awesome episode with Debbie Berndt, the Executive Director of Parent Movement 2.0 and Substance Free Athletics. She is a powerhouse in the field of marijuana prevention and education. Debbie joined us to share recent information about today's marijuana and how we can support...
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L/OL In it Together: Spirit of Giving
Volunteerism and giving are the backbone of many small communities and ours is no different- it is a very special part of Lyme-Old Lyme. In this episode Gavin, Phoebe, and I are joined by Mary Seidner (Executive Director at LYSB) and Bob Cope (Community Member and Volunteer Leader) to celebrate…
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L/OL In it Together: Raising Tough Kids in a Tough World
Dr. Alicia Farrell, local clinical psychologist and speaker, is our guest for this awesome episode. She's a brilliant provider with and abundance of great advice for parents on the pressure to be perfect, parenting focused on character versus performance, and resilience. We hope you'll listen!
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L/OL In it Together: Biology of Addiction
We were excited to invite Dr. Lauren Doninger into the studio to talk about the science of addiction, how we can talk to our kids about it, and how we can reduce the stigma related to substance abuse disorders. A must listen for all parents! Dr. Doninger is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor…
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L/OL In it Together: Therapy- Why Horses?
So excited to welcome Gavin Lodge- one of my new co-hosts here on On it Together! Gavin and I had the pleasure of chatting with Kitty Stalsburg, the Executive Director at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc and Katie Czap, a community member, wildlife conservationist, and mother to two children…
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L/OL In it Together: Youth Gaming and Problem Gambling
Our Guest- Kaitlin Brown- is a wealth of information about youth gaming, gambling, and potential problems and addictions. She's a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Director of Programs and Services for the CT Council on Problem Gambling. If you want to learn a little more about gaming and...
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L/OL In it Together: Let's Start Talking About Resiliency
What a great conversation with Betsy Groth, APRN/pediatric mental health and Arianna DelMastro, LOLHS graduate and Wheaton student. These two amazing guests helped unpack resiliency for children of all ages….as well as resiliency for adults. How do we help raise our families to embrace grit,...
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L/OL In it Together: Transition from HS into College
Guests Marisa Giarnella-Porco from the Jordan Porco Foundation (www.rememberingjordan.org) and Brynn McGlinchey, a L/OL graduate and entering college junior, joined Margot and I to talk about transitioning from High School into College. We chatted about mental health, suicide prevention…
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L/OL In It Together: Kindergarten Readiness
If you have a student entering Kindergarten at Mile Creek or Lyme School- this episode is for you! Kelly Enoch and Jim Cavalieri joined me in a great episode about what to expect next year for your child and how you can support them this summer.
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L/OL In it Together: Marijuana and Our Youth
This episode features a great conversation between John Daviau, Prevention Consultant and Expert and Martha Shoemaker, parent, retired educator and Co-Chair of our Local Prevention Coalition. Margot and I joined them to talk about marijuana, our youth, legalization in CT, and the impact on…
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L/OL: In it Together Intro Pod Episode
So excited to release this new Pod from LYSB and the Lyme/Old Lyme Prevention Coalition! A place to hear from youth and professional speakers about all things related to parenting, being a kid, and all things in between. Join us!
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L/OL In It Together: Vaping and Our Youth
Victoria Adams joined us for a great conversation about vaping and its impact on youth today.
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L/OL In it Together: Social Media and Our Youth
I was excited to chat with our High School and Middle School Assistant Principals and two High School Students about the impact of social media on L/OL youth. Take a listen!
About this show
The Lyme/Old Lyme: In it Together Podcast is a joint project between Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the LOL: Prevention Coalition. Each month LYSB will record a conversation related to all topics important to our youth, families, and community. Topics cover parenting, substance use, prevention, raising families in CT, collaborating as a community, etc.
Hosted by
Alli Behnke, Prevention Coordinator