Your Dose
by New Britain Youth Prevention
Latest episode
Episode 27: Hobbies for Substance Use Prevention
Episode 27: Hobbies for Substance Use Prevention
About this podcast
Your Dose is a podcast by New Britain Youth Prevention that offers honest conversations about substance use, mental health, and life experiences. Through candid interviews and discussions, the show aims to provide support, understanding, and information to young people and their communities.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 28 episodes
- Episode 27: Hobbies for Substance Use Prevention · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 27Episode 27 takes a look at how hobbies can help people avoid substance use. Liz talks about her experience participating in Miss Connecticut, Anaida shares her pickleball…
- Episode 26: Kratom Legislation with Southington STEPS · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 26Episode 26 focuses on Kratom and features special guests from Southington STEPS, Southington's substance-use prevention coalition. The students from Southington STEPS speak with…
- Episode 25: Red Flags in Friendships and Relationships · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 25Episode 25 dives into the topic of red flags in relationships and friendships. The students highlight common warning signs to watch for, discuss red flags that have become…
- Episode 24: Finding Fulfillment and Healthy Alternatives · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 24Episode 24 explores healthy alternatives that can help young people steer clear of substance use. The main message is to find activities, clubs, or communities that bring you joy…
- Episode 23: Music · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 23Episode 23 of the Your Dose Podcast focuses on the impact of music. The students from the Youth Leadership Council share their music taste, discuss how music shapes their…
- Episode 22: Expectations · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 22Episode 22 focuses on the societal expectations that are placed on girls throughout middle school and high school. The group engages in a thoughtful conversation about the beauty…
- Episode 21: Media and Culture · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this episode of the Your Dose Podcast, the group engages in a discussion about substance use and other risky behaviors in media and culture. They explore popular TV shows such…
- Episode 20: The Story Behind Your Dose · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 20In Episode 20 of the Your Dose Podcast, Coach Omar McDew, Youth Advocate, and Anaida Ruiz-Leon, Prevention Coordinator, take listeners behind the scenes to explore how the…
- Episode 19: Adjusting to College Life · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode of the Your Dose Podcast, students open up about the realities of college life. From unexpected classes to budgeting tips, time management, homesickness, and…
- Episode 18: Philanthropy with Kaylah from CFGNB · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 18This episode dives into the important topic of philanthropy, with a special guest, Kaylah from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. Kaylah defines philanthropy and…
- Episode 17: Prevention and Football with Omar McDew (Coach O) · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 17This episode focuses on Omar McDew, the Youth Advocate for the City of New Britain and the Head Freshman Football Coach for New Britain High. Omar has dedicated decades to his…
- Episode 16: Pride Month · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 16June is Pride Month, and we’re excited to chat about gender identity, sexuality, the LGBTQ+ community, and mental health. The key message here is that no matter our different…
- Episode 15: Prevention (with James Jones) · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 15Episode 15 is all about drug prevention and features special guest, James Jones! Mr. Jones is a leader in the New Britain community, formerly serving as Dean of Students at Slade…
- Episode 14: Alcohol Use · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 14Episode 14 is out now, and it's all about alcohol use prevention! The group talks about their experiences with drinking in their families, alcohol culture, peer pressure, and…
- Episode 13: Rest and Mental Health · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 13Episode 13 focuses on rest and mental health! Jada, Hannah, and Jaxson engaged in a deep yet lighthearted conversation about recognizing when to rest and what they do for…
- Episode 12: Trusted Adults · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 12In Episode 12 of the Your Dose Podcast, Israel, Hannah, and Ezinne discuss how trusted adults have made a difference in their lives. They each share their thoughts on the…
- Episode 11: Environment and Upbringing · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 11Episode 11 focuses on how our upbringing and environment can shape the choices we make. The group shares stories from their lives, addressing topics like peer pressure and seeing…
- Episode 10: Youth Prevention · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 10Episode 10 is all about youth prevention! The discussion highlights how important it is to focus on prevention efforts, especially for young people. The youth prevention students…
- Episode 9: Teen Dating Violence Awareness · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 9For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, our Youth Prevention teens participated in an important discussion with Kayla from the Prudence Crandall Center. They explored the…
- Episode 8: Community and Religion · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 8Episode 8 explores the powerful influence of religion and community. In this episode, the group discusses their personal relationships with religion, how their beliefs have been…
