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Win This Year

Win This Year is the official podcast of notMYkid, a national mental and behavioral health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to providing the full continuum of mental healthcare and wellness programs to youth and families. Win This Year shares information, inspiration, and strategies for parents , guardians, mentors, and educators on the topics of substance use, suicide, bullying, internet safety, social media, body image, relationships, anxiety, self-injury, depression, and more. This podcast features conversations with experts in the field of mental health as well as individuals with significant professional and/or personal experience with our topics. While the topics we discuss are serious, we are focused on the solutions, and will approach each subject in the most positive way possible. Our focus is to be informative, interesting, and inspiring.

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Raising Healthy&Future-Focused Young Men in a World of Challenge - Alonzo AJ Jones from 2021-12-16T11:00

Author, keynote speaker, and father Alonzo "AJ" Jones joins us for a powerful conversation on the challenges and temptations faced by young men in our society, and the ways the adults ...

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Mental Health Support by Teens for Teens - The Persevere Project from 2021-10-22T11:00


Brothers, high school students, and content creators Ashton and Carter Kroeger have created the  youth mental health nonprofit Persevere Project to support other teens.  Their platform incl...

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Leadership and Trust with Command Sgt. Major Chris Johnson (U.S. Army ret.) from 2021-10-07T11:00

Chris Johnson was a successful student and athlete before getting caught up in some unhealthy decision making.  Once he found himself selling drugs and in the local gang detail book, he knew he ...

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Become The First Person Your Kids Want to Talk To - Vanessa Baker from 2021-06-29T00:00


Vanessa Baker is a parent and teen mindset coach, as well as the author of the book, "From MEAN to REAL CLEAN," and a parenting course of the same name.  She has five teenagers an...

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Youth Mental Health From a Teen Perspective - Lauren Skemp from 2021-06-10T00:00

High school student and young entrepreneur Lauren Skemp is working to increase awareness and support for youth mental health, including efforts to create an app to help teens who are facing ment...

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Teen Body Image Challenges&Creating Healthy Connections - Dr. Elicia Nademin from 2021-04-15T11:00

In this episode, we discuss the challenge of helping adolescents achieve and maintain healthy body image, and the importance and value of creating healthy connections with others.   Our guest, D...

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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care - Angie Burleson from 2021-03-30T00:00

In this episode, we discuss the powerful impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on individuals' health and well-being, and how trauma-informed care can help those who have experienc...

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness - Brandy Stuhan of Chrysalis from 2021-02-09T11:00


February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and the statistics on teen dating violence may surprise you.  Our guest for this episode, therapist Brandy Stuhan of nonprof...

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Self-Care for Parents - The 8 Dimensions of Personal Wellness from 2020-12-11T00:00

In this episode, host Shane Watson talks about Self-Care for parents and the 8 Dimensions of Personal Wellness, including simple yet effective ways to ensure that we're taking care of ourse...

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Modern Acupuncture as a Powerful Form of Self-Care - Matt Hale from 2020-10-23T00:00

In recent years, life has become increasingly stressful for many parents and teens.  2020 has multiplied that stress, increasing what Matt Hale calls "Modern Lifestyle Syndrome."  As C...

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A Mother's Journey - Monica Tipton on the Loss of Her Son to Opioids from 2020-09-16T00:00

After losing her young adult son to a heroin overdose, Monica Tipton has courageously used her experience and knowledge to change the landscape of substance use recovery through awareness, under...

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Dealing With Back to School Stress in 2020 - Michael Klinkner, LCSW from 2020-09-10T00:00

In 2020, Back To School time looks very different than it has in any other year.  Parents and kids are feeling increased levels of stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.  In this e...

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Mindset is More Powerful Than Circumstance - Steve Sconzert from 2020-09-01T00:00

As a high school senior, Steve Sconzert's choices with alcohol and marijuana led to a serious car accident that left him permanently paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Determined to regain his ...

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"I Turned 18 in Treatment"- The Benefits of Early Recovery from 2020-07-21T00:00


After discovering alcohol at an early age, Pedro F. thought he had found the answer to his problems.  But as things progressed quickly in high school, he found himself struggling and facing...

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The Survivor - How Matt Miller Overcame A Near-Death Experience and Addiction from 2020-04-24T00:00

By the age of 22, Matt Miller had faced more adversity than many people face in a lifetime.  But a near-death experience from a mountain climbing accident, frostbite, amputations, and more than ...

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Look for the Helpers - Good News and Kindness During COVID-19 from 2020-04-03T00:00

Among all the recent negative news as a result of COVID-19, there are shining examples of people using the situation as an opportunity to help others and show kindness.  We've compiled a va...

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Mental Health First Aid - Joronda Montaño from 2020-03-24T00:00

This simple, effective method can change outlooks and save lives.

With the recent COVID-19 / Coronavirus situation, the importance of maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health...

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How to Help Kids Through Stressful Times - 12 Tips from 2020-03-18T00:00

With the recent COVID-19 / Coronavirus, situation, people (kids included) are dealing with yet another layer of stress, and an unfamiliar and unique one at that.  notMYkid has provided a dozen s...

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What Is Etizolam? What Are Puff Bars? - Parent Prevention News from 2020-02-04T00:00

Following recent youth-related news articles about the drug etizolam and the vaping device called Puff Bar, notMYkid brings you a special parent prevention news episode of Win This Year to take ...

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The Fight Against Sex Trafficking - Breanna and Brandon Vales of Red Light Rebellion from 2020-01-21T00:00

Sex trafficking is targeting and exploiting teens and preteens, and the victims of it include kids from all walks of life.  The average age of those entering into sex trafficking in the United S...

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No Phones, New Friends Friday - Positive School Culture | Principal Janet Behrens from 2019-12-17T00:00

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School Principal Janet Behrens began a new program at her school this year called "No Phones, New Friends Friday."  After noticing students at lunch look...

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Navigating the New Landscape of Childhood - Katey McPherson from 2019-12-10T00:00

After recognizing the need for more awareness and education on the impact of screen time, video games, and social media on the development and mental health of her students, former school admini...

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Parent on Purpose - Amy Carney from 2019-11-19T00:00

When Amy Carney and her husband realized their family was disconnected and drifting apart, they packed up their kids into a motorhome and said goodbye to the life they had previously known.  On ...

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From Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use, and Anxiety to Hope - Maddy Rose from 2019-11-12T00:00

Maddy Rose had her life turned upside down by bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, diabetes, and heart failure all by the age of 21.  In this episode of "Win This Year," she talks...

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Overcoming Challenges to Create Connection - Joronda Montaño from 2019-11-05T00:00

Despite facing multiple challenges during her childhood in Los Angeles, Joronda Montaño's determination to help others combined with the support of caring adults in her life to make her the...

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Debbie Moak - notMYkid Past, Present, and Future: A Founder's Perspective from 2019-10-29T00:00

notMYkid Co-Founder Debbie Moak turned one of her family's challenges into an organization that has reached millions, helped parents and families, and saved numerous lives.  She joins us to...

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Kevin's Last Walk - The Dangers of Binge Drinking - Barry Adkins from 2019-10-22T00:00

After Barry Adkins lost his 18-year-old son Kevin to alcohol poisoning, Barry knew he didn't want to be a victim.  Instead, he hiked 1,400 miles from Arizona to Montana with Kevin's as...

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Prescription Drug Misuse, Addiction, and Recovery - Bobby Cording from 2019-10-15T00:00

After growing up in a loving, happy home, Bobby Cording still felt alone and disconnected.  Thinking he had found the answer he was looking for in opioid painkillers, Bobby began a journey that ...

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"You Can Sit With Us"- The Resilience of Only Human - Bree Pear and Crissy Saint Massey from 2019-10-08T00:00

Bree Pear and Crissy Saint-Massey of Only Human have experienced some of life's most difficult situations: abuse, suicide, bullying, unhealthy relationships, and loss.  Yet through those ex...

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"I Was Cyberbullied"- Ruth Carter - National Bullying Prevention Month / Internet Safety from 2019-10-01T00:00

Ruth Carter was in fear for their safety after being cyberbullied as an adult.  The harassment reached a level where they had to take a university final in an undisclosed location, only wore cas...

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Substance Use Prevention Tips for Parents - Kristen Polin and Tomas Barraza from 2019-09-24T00:00

notMYkid CEO Kristen Polin, Prevention Specialist Tomas Barraza, and Public Information Officer Shane Watson discuss six substance use prevention tips for parents of adolescents.  All three are ...

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Recovery Month - Taylor Popp's Journey of Addiction and Recovery - Teen Drug Prevention from 2019-09-17T00:00

After nearly losing his life to drugs and alcohol, Taylor Popp is using his experience to help teens find a better path.  In this episode, he shares his personal experience of becoming addicted ...

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National Suicide Prevention Week - Paolla Jordan&Joronda Montaño - Teen Suicide Prevention from 2019-09-10T00:00

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Following the loss of her son Adrio Romine in May 2019, Paolla Jordan is determined to use her experience to prevent teen suicides and to help other families not have to go thro...

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National Suicide Prevention Week - Paolla Jordan&Joronda Montaño - Teen Suicide Prevention from 2019-09-10T00:00

Segment One:
Following the loss of her son Adrio Romine in May 2019, Paolla Jordan is determined to use her experience to prevent teen suicides and to help other families not have to go thro...

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National Suicide Prevention Week - Paolla Jordan&Joronda Montaño - Teen Suicide Prevention from 2019-09-10T00:00

Segment One:
Following the loss of her son Adrio Romine in May 2019, Paolla Jordan is determined to use her experience to prevent teen suicides and to help other families not have to go thro...

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