
What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment
The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign is pleased to announce its new podcast: What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment. The goal is to provide a platform where parents and caregivers can get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health. Hosted by Debbie Berndt, Director of Parent Movement 2.0, the podcast will feature discussions with parents, caregivers, and nationally recognized experts lending their unique perspectives and experiences on how to navigate conversations around these important topics. Learn more at talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov.
Episodes
34 episodes
Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 11. Anxiety, Expectancy, Placebo Effects, and Cannabis
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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6:20

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 10. Situational Tolerance, Part 2
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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4:00

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 09. Why “Teaching My Kid to Drink” is Not a Thing and Understanding Situational Tolerance
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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6:07

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 08. Framing Fentanyl for Parents
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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6:31

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 07. Getting Excited About Delay
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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4:45

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 06. Thoughts About Risk and Substance Use Initiation
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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4:02

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 05. Is Everybody High? Cannabis Use Statistics in College
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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3:48

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 04. Does Everyone Drink? Alcohol Use Statistics in College
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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4:28

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 03. Believe It or Not, Parents– Rank High in Believability
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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5:48

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 02. Alcohol Messaging–How Powerful Is It Really?
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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3:03

Quick Clips with Dr. Kilmer: 01. Expectancy–Parents Need to “Get This”
In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and ...
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Episode 21
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8:04

Native American Heritage and Prevention.
In this episode, we talk with Native American parents who also work in prevention with Native American families. We cover how heritage and culture can be one of our strongest resources, both inside our tribal communities and beyond. Our g...
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Episode 20
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54:05

Teens Talk Prevention
October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and in this episode, we talk with two 13-year-olds from Dover Youth2Youth about prevention and the programs they bring to their peers. Our guests share incredible knowledge and important...
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Episode 19
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31:53

Transition to College — What You Need to Know
If you have kids going to college soon, you don’t want to miss this episode. Dr. Jason Kilmer (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine) shares insights on what’s really happen...
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Episode 18
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46:20

Don’t Give Up! Prevention Works.
This episode features man-on-the-street interviews at SAMHSA’s 2024 National Prevention Day. Hear from more than 30 people that spanned the range of parents, prevention experts, and SAMHSA leadership. They offer helpful ideas, insights, and adv...
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Episode 17
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56:19

Celebrating Safely during the Holidays
December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. The holidays are a joyful time for family and friends to celebrate, however they can pose challenges for some. Then for those who have lost family through impaired driving...
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Episode 16
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28:39

Back-to-School: Connecting with Your "Screenagers"
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Delaney Ruston and Ms.Lisa Tabb, creators of the Screenagers movie series, about the recent release of Screenagers: Under the Influence. In the film they focus on how alcohol, drugs, and vaping are b...
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Episode 15
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53:39

Expert Chat: A New Way to Communicate With Your Kids
We know raising kids isn’t easy, especially when it comes to navigating underage drinking and other drug use. We also know that effective communication can help us along this journey. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Emily Kline and learn that...
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Episode 14
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44:41

Talking With The Kennedys
Join us for a conversation with Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy and his wife, and co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, Amy Kennedy. They speak about their parenting experiences (5 children, ages 4-15), specifically parenting in recovery, as well...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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59:05
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Communities in Action
In recognition of SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (May 7th through 13th 2023) and the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign’s 10th anniversary, in this episode, we hear from seven Spotlight Partners – community organizations using the “Talk. They H...
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Episode 12
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1:07:36

Parents’ Night Out
In December 2021, SAMHSA launched the “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign’s new “What Parents Are Saying—Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment” podcast. This podcast provides a platform where parents and caregivers can get informed, be ...
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Episode 11
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30:15

Teens Talk: Protecting Their Game
In this episode of “What Parents Are Saying” we flip the script and talk to high school students – high school athletes to be more specific. Listen in as we get their perspectives on the impact of using substances, the effects of peer pressure,...
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Episode 10
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30:10

Grandfamilies, Part 2: Talk With a Grandparent
Listen as Charlotte, a grandmother raising her grandson, joins us to share specifics about returning to the role of primary caregiver. There is much to learn from her personal experience and wisdom around a topic that affects many familie...
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Episode 9
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19:33

Grandfamilies, Part 1: An Overview
All parents have the same goal of raising healthy kids, but there are family uniquenesses we can all learn from. Lisa Kennedy, who advocates for grandfamilies in the state of Pennsylvania, shares her understanding of this diverse family s...
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Episode 9
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43:52

Brain-based Parenting, Part 3: Tips & Tools
Join us for the third and final episode of brain-based parenting with Dr. Crystal Collier, psychotherapist and author of The NeuroWhereAboutsGuide. In the first two episodes, we covered how a brain is formed and how to protect it. In e...
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Episode 8
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24:13
