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Pull up a seat at the PrevenTable and listen to candid conversations about the intersection of alcohol, drugs, and mental health on everyday lives. It's not all sob stories, but it is raw. We share our vulnerabilities and talk with thought leaders and “normal” people in hopes that it will help others who are struggling with substance use.

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    • Apr 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    S5 Ep 4: Inside the Student Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 26:47


    Susan Bradford of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health is here to give us the scoop on current rates and trends of drug use among young people. She shares what's working—and what's not—plus describes the impact of and takeaways from the Missouri Student Survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S5 Ep 3: Heart Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 23:01


    Lakesha Robinson, Sr. Advisor on Children, Youth, & Families to the St. Louis city mayor, joins Jenny to share more about her “heart” work. Focusing on resource access for families and community collaboration, Lakesha explains the impact of the Mayor's Youth Cabinet, describes how connection helps reduce risk factors for youth, and dives into the details of several initiatives she runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S5 Ep 2: In the Weeds - Cannabis & College

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 27:46


    What's the real deal with cannabis use among young people? Thankfully, we have graduate students Madeline and Sam from Washington University St. Louis here to provide insight on college students' current attitudes and opinions about cannabis. Listen as they break down how the conversation has shifted, plus the varying levels of knowledge and use of the substance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S5 Ep 1: Never Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 28:26


    We're starting off strong in our Season 5 premiere of the PrevenTable! PreventEd volunteer and small business owner Lisa Lorenz joins Jenny for a conversation on her recovery journey, sharing how she found community through others' stories and touching on the unique lived experience of being a woman in recovery from alcohol use disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 36: Saying Goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 34:10


    It's our Season 4 Finale! We're joined by none other than Nichole Dawsey as our final guest for the year while Interim Executive Director Jenny Armbruster gets a practice run as host (stay tuned for Season 5 ). Nichole reflects on her 16 years at the agency, sharing more about the legacy she hopes to leave and the people who shaped her experience. She also touches on her upcoming transition to Executive Director of the Addiction Prevention Coalition starting this December and the programs and podcast she's building at her new role. Thank you to Nichole for the hard work and passion she's put into the PrevenTable podcast over the last four years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 35: Medicine Meets Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 44:12


    Four years ago, if you asked SLU senior Kirti Madhu what'd she'd be doing in her final year of college, she'd probably say applying for medical school. But after participating in a medical entrepreneurship incubator and developing a prototype for an overdose detection device, Kirti is now tuning into her entrepreneurial mindset by tackling the opioid epidemic head-on. Listen to this week's PrevenTable episode as she describes her venture, background in prevention and addiction medicine, and current research in providing healthcare treatment for incarcerated women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 34: In the Weeds: Statewide Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 24:01


    This week, we're digging into the weeds with Smithville Community in Action Executive Director Jennifer Rhoad! Jennifer talks more about how the CIA Coalition advocates for youth cannabis use prevention, describes the Keeping Kids Safe initiative, and investigates the commercialization of THC products. Anyone in Missouri can join the Smithville CIA regardless of location or prevention experience. If you're interested in getting involved, email Jennifer at together4mo@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 33: From Pain to Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 39:40


    Anthony Pickens, Assistant Executive Director of Community of Hope, shares the inspiring story of how the violence he witnessed growing up led him to give back to people facing similar challenges today through the Cure Violence program. Anthony explains the backstory of his 22-year incarceration, his efforts to help others manage anger and prevent violence, and how he's accepted his work as part of who he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 32: Transforming Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 42:26


    It's that time of year again...tis the season for Teen Institute! Today we are joined by Ali Stambaugh and Grace DeClue, Prevention Educators and leaders of TI 2024. They share plans for this year, explain what participants can expect, and highlight the transformative power of the camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 31: In the Weeds: The Evolution of Cannabis Legalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 39:09


    Melody Quinn, Director of St. Louis CRUSH Coalition and Detective for the St. Louis County Police Department, talks resource access and distribution for those misusing cannabis and other drugs. She breaks down what cannabis legalization really means in the Missouri Constitution, details the Bosnian Opioid Project, and describes her changing approach to cannabis through its different stages of legality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    S4 Ep 30: Equitable Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 58:28


    When we say Greenhouse Communication Initiative Founder Stacy Bernaugh is a really good speaker, we mean it. After finding his place in speech and debate in college, Stacy realized the critical importance of educational experiences that prepare students for the professional world. He shares with Nichole his passion for education, discusses opportunities provided by The GCI, Inc., and even touches on code switching and the loaded meaning behind some of the language used to describe a person's speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 29: In the Weeds: Assessing Adult Cannabis Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 28:07


    How do substance use counselors evaluate an adult who uses cannabis to sleep at night versus a person on probation from the justice system with cannabis use disorder? The lines have become even blurrier after cannabis was legalized in Missouri, but our Director of Behavioral Health Jaidan Adams is here to explain the assessment and referral process. Jaidan emphasizes the importance of creating a comfortable environment for clients and her focus on harm reduction and promoting safer use, providing valuable insights into the evolving needs of those PreventEd serves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 28: Prevention to Postvention

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 42:17


    Trigger warning: Suicide Talking about suicide can be difficult, but for John Gaal and Tim Rowden, it is always worth it—one life may be the whole world to many. John, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative returns to the PrevenTable once again, this time joined by Tim, editor of the Labor Tribune and founder of the Grief Projects. As loss survivors, John and Tim often guide people through the process of losing someone who died by suicide. They explain the importance of being direct when asking someone about their risk of suicide and touch on what's missing from current mental healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    S4 Ep 27: Safer Homes, Safer Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 46:32


    Trigger Warning: Suicide This week, we're joined by Katie Ellison and Shanna Sorg from the Missouri Institute for Mental Health for a Suicide Awareness Month episode. Katie and Shanna explain the Safer Homes Collaborative, an initiative to reduce access to lethal means of suicide in homes with a specific focus on firearms. And no, they're not trying to take your guns—with 9/10 suicide attempts using a firearm resulting in death, the duo aims to spread awareness about keeping guns unloaded, locked, and away from ammunition. Plus, they share the importance of person-first language in conversations about suicide and mental health.

    S4 Ep 26: A Walk to Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 30:59


    Katie Bixler, Director of Community Outreach Events at Faith Oakville, takes a seat at the PrevenTable to talk about the third annual Stomp Out Addiction walk coming up on October 13th. Katie discusses her background in nonprofit development and points to the welcoming environment of the walk, designed to create connection and stimulate community involvement and awareness of substance use disorder.

    S4 Ep 25: Food For Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 47:01


    This week on the PrevenTable, we're talking with the Executive Director of one of St. Louis's most well-known nonprofits: Kristin Wild from Operation Food Search! Kristin details the story of how OFS's founder tracked down Roger Dierberg to offer help distributing his grocery store's leftover food and got its start as a hunger relief organization. She also explains the importance of food insecurity awareness and highlights the need to reduce stigma toward people in need.

    S4 Ep 24: Breaking the Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 41:49


    Addie Bond, Sherwood Forest Executive Director, sits down to discuss her organization's mission to break the cycle of poverty for kids through a balance of camp activities and evidence-based programs. As a youth-development agency anchored in a summer camp, Sherwood Forest immerses kids in nature to create separation between their school lives and camp lives. And it works—100% of leadership training graduates go on to graduate from high school! Participants learn how to try new things and fail successfully, building resiliency skills that support their growth in all aspects of life.

    S4 Ep 23: In the Weeds: Behind the Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 41:35


    Designing a campaign about a nuanced topic like cannabis isn't simple. But Sam Agusti-Nuernberger, Strategy Director at Magnetize Agency, thrives on purpose-driven marketing. This week on the PrevenTable, Sam takes us through several processes Magnetize conducted to create our In the Weeds Campaign, including discovery, surveying, and messaging. She also reveals the answer to one our our most popular questions: why purple instead of green?

    S4 Ep 22: Barrier Breaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 44:03


    Trigger warning: This episode contains content about sexual assault, abuse, and suicide. AJ Pickens, Executive Director at Community of Hope, shares her inspiring story of growing up as an unhoused teen mom who transformed her trauma into a full-scale organization that helps remove barriers for young mothers in St. Louis. She describes how her most painful experiences are what tied her to her greater purpose, what motivates her to build self-worth in girls, and the supportive community partnerships that make her work possible.

    S4 Ep 21: In the Weeds: How do we teach about cannabis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 28:28


    PreventEd Director of Education Kelly Wieser joins Nichole at the PrevenTable for a nuanced conversation on talking about cannabis with kids. She explains the importance of laying the foundation for future discussions of substance misuse, the success of consistent reinforcement, and how programs can be the difference for adolescents with a family history of substance use disorder.

    S4 Ep 20: Cooking for Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 34:31


    A delicious $135 multi-course meal with NA beverages to pair? Sounds like a deal to us! This week on the PrevenTable, Executive Chef Max Bredenkoetter delves into his idea for Temperance Kitchen, a St. Louis pop-up series designed to support restaurant workers in recovery. Max explains the prevalence of substance misuse in the hospitality industry and reveals his biggest cooking inspirations in both chefs and ingredients.

    S4 Ep 19: Atypical Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 48:05


    “Don't just talk about it, be about it.” It's advice that Councilwoman Shalonda Webb lives by as an elected official in District 4 of Missouri. As our guest this week on the PrevenTable, Shalonda describes the challenges of balancing politics with a full work week as a software engineer at Boeing, the stigma of being an elected official, and her work to reduce the number of alcohol outlets in her district and limit open carry for minors.

    S4 Ep 18: In the Weeds: It's Complicated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 31:35


    Prevention Educator Emma Wilson is joined by Kaine, a Northwest High School senior, to talk with Nichole about the It's Complicated program. With Emma running It's Complicated and Kaine being a trainee, the pair give the inside scoop on the benefits of joining the program, the effectiveness of peer-to-peer learning, and the nuance needed in discussions about cannabis.

    S4 Ep 17: Translation to Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 36:49


    Dawn Price, founder and CEO of The Sophia Project, Inc., sits down with Nichole this week to discuss how her life's purpose is dedicated to the transformative journey of young women. Dawn shares how the name "Sophia" has a spiritual meaning that connects with her life's purpose and how her light bulb moment evolved into what she teaches today.

    S4 Ep 16: Forward Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 34:27


    In case you haven't heard, PreventEd is welcoming in a new Interim Executive Director next week! Get to know Jenny Armbruster on today's episode of the #PrevenTable. Jenny shares how she got started in the prevention space and joined NCADA, the ways her and Nichole's working partnership perfectly balances one other out, and the future of the PrevenTable podcast.

    S4 Ep 15: Family Ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 21:28


    Angela Roberts, Director of Business Development at Sana Lake Recovery Center, joins this week's PrevenTable with over 15 years of experience in the substance use field. Angela talks about the link between eating disorders and substance use disorder, the Members for Life program, and centering recovery programs around the idea of family and trust.

    S4 Ep 14: In the Weeds: How do I safely store my cannabis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 21:28


    Our In the Weeds episode this week features Kristin Bengtson, Director of Community Services at PreventEd, and Lili Schliesser, Director of the All In Clayton Coalition. As experts in substance use prevention, they talk about the importance of decreasing accessibility of cannabis for adolescents and the function of stash bags, which allow parents to lock away their substances.

    S4 Ep 13: In the Weeds: How have cannabis perceptions changed?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 27:22


    We have a triple threat of guests joining us for our In the Weeds episode this week: Courtney Hinton, Community Strategist III at PreventEd; Gerald Watson, Executive Director of Fresh Start Community Coalition; and Danyeal Crittenden of Lewis Place Coalition. With experience in substance use prevention, the trio discusses the generational differences in how cannabis is perceived, the ways that cannabis is depicted in media, and the importance of safe storage.

    S4 Ep 12: Readiness for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 32:14


    Alcohol freedom coach Allison Barber sits down with Nichole to share more about helping people navigate their drinking habits. Allison touches on the difficulty of breaking out of an alcohol-saturated culture, describes how she talks to her family about alcohol, and explains the lifestyle changes she made as a person who no longer drinks.

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    S4 Ep 11: In the Weeds: How do we talk about cannabis?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 21:38


    Associate Director of GuidEd, Presley Menendez, is our second #IntheWeeds guest as we navigate through the questions surrounding cannabis and its legalization in Missouri. Presley discusses her approaches to talking with adolescents about cannabis, ways to rebuild trust between kids and parents, and touches on guiding conversations with empathy and not judgment.

    S4 Ep 10: More than a Name

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 34:45


    Tom Etling, President of PreventEd's Board of Directors, sits down at the PrevenTable to talk more about his marketing expertise and time working with nonprofits. He shares how he helped PreventEd kickstart its rebrand and create the name we all know today, delves into changing misconceptions about people in need while at the St. Patrick's Center, and even chats about being an Eisenhower Fellow.

    S4 Ep 9: In the Weeds: Cannabis is legal in Missouri, now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 17:40


    Welcome to In the Weeds, where we dig up answers to big questions about cannabis following its legalization in Missouri. Our very own Stacie Zellin kicks off the podcast this week to share more about PreventEd's efforts to dispel cannabis myths and stay up-to-date on the most recent cannabis research. She provides insights into the opportunities and challenges that cannabis legalization brings, talks about PreventEd's ethics trainings, and describes the importance of translating complex information into a digestible form for the public.

    S4 Ep 8: A Generational Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 33:07


    Huvona Watkins, Executive Director of Almost Home, is featured on the PrevenTable this week to discuss her organization's work in assisting young moms with reaching self-sufficiency. She shares how Almost Home provides the stepping stones to end poverty two generations at a time, their goal to create a better life for children, and the different roles and responsibilities of moms that utilize their program.

    S4 Ep 7: Changing the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 40:51


    Ann McCauley, Missouri Director of the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Project with MU Extension, sits down with Nichole to discuss recovery friendly workplaces. Ann touches on the philosophy of putting the health and wellness of employees to the forefront of a company's priorities, the designation process, and her efforts to shift perspectives surrounding hiring people in recovery.

    S4 Ep 6: Doing the Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 47:47


    The power couple of LGBTQ+ health is on the #PrevenTable this week! Ben Greene, a public speaker, advocate, and author joins us along with his wife, Samantha Levine, a medical and public health student. They share more about gender roles and norms in society, address drinking culture in LGBTQ+ spaces, and explain several social determinants of health that disproportionately impact queer folks. Plus, Ben talks about his book, "My Child is Trans, Now What?" which is coming soon!

    S4 Ep 5: Connection is Universal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 46:14


    Claire Wynekan and Allison Williams, former and current CEOs of the Wyman Center, join the PrevenTable to talk about their programs to empower teens to lead successful lives and build strong communities. They emphasize the importance of investing in partnerships, explain the Teen Connection Project, and describe how they have helped over 350,000 young people form meaningful connections in the community.

    S4 Ep 4: Healing from Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 41:38


    This week's PrevenTable episode features Dr. Marty K. Casey and Renee Cunningham, Executive Director and Executive Assistant of UnGUN Institute. After both experiencing and witnessing the ways that unresolved trauma impacts people, Casey created UnGUN to help disarm trauma in individuals. The pair describe how to detect bodily signs of trauma and self preservation, highlight the power of role models, and share more about the company's self care products that made it all the way to Los Angeles for the 2024 Oscars!

    S4 Ep 3: It's All About the Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 46:13


    Podcaster Alex Kaiser joins us to explain the motive behind starting his podcast, “No Lions Here.” He bravely shares more about his journey as a person with a substance use disorder. Alex describes his process of seeking treatment, details how he fights against the stigma of substance misuse, and takes us through his belief that freedom for him means being open about his struggles without concern for judgment from others.

    S4 Ep 2: Inclusivity In Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 38:22


    This week on the PrevenTable, Beth Elders, the Executive Director of the Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Red Cross, shares more on her journey of working in disaster relief. A PreventEd Teen Institute participant as a high schooler, Beth comments on how she truly found her place in the program, discusses her experience moving from working for the church to the Red Cross, and opens up on how she stays calm in the face of disaster.

    S4 Ep 1: Creating Good Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 69:49


    The PrevenTable is back for our Season 4 premiere featuring rocker and radio host Moon Valjean and his wife, Mallory, a life coach and entrepreneur! In this episode, the pair covers the highs and lows of the rock music world, including their decision to stop drinking. They also share more about connecting with other sober people through social media, trusting the process of establishing healthy habits, and learning to appreciate their accomplishments despite obstacles.

    S3 Ep 35: Feeding Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 47:18


    Musician and songwriter Clint Lowery joins the PrevenTable for our Season 3 Finale! Known for being the lead guitarist for Sevendust and having gigs with Korn and Seether, Clint shares his experience with rock and roll culture. As a self-identifying sober person, he describes the process of making music sober, discusses generational differences in speaking about substance misuse, and shares how music and fitness keep his mind and body healthy.

    S3 Ep 34: Safe Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 36:35


    Jennifer Massie Fadler, Founder and Executive Director of Life House Youth Center, discusses her organization's objective to provide a safe and loving space outside of the home for children to spend time. Jennifer talks about building relationships with kids, the various ways the organization serves children, and her vision for Life House to exist in communities around the U.S.

    S3 Ep 33: Legacy Starts From Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 36:02


    Terran Rome, Executive Vice President of Legacy Institute, sits down at the PrevenTable to describe his organization's mission to teach kids essential skills and knowledge for navigating adulthood. Terran explains the origin of the idea, which came about during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizes the need for extracurricular alternatives beyond music and sports, and stresses how beneficial it is for people to learn about their history and identity.

    S3 Ep 32: We're All In This Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 43:57


    Labor recovery specialists James Pursell and Aaron Walsh join us from Lean STL to talk about their work providing resources for mental health and substance misuse for laborers. The duo describes the power of having a peer to confide in, the overlap between work and being in recovery, and the challenge of making prevention appealing to workplaces.

    S3 Ep 31: Not Really the Brotherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 48:55


    TW // Sexual Harassment and Assault — Hubbard Radio-KSHE 95 promotions coordinator Rian Gilkerson joins the podcast this week to talk about the reality check she faced during her time in the Marine Corps. Rian discusses her experience as a woman in the military, covering topics such as intimate partner violence, military ranking power dynamics, and how military members often fail to recognize substance misuse.

    S3 Ep 30: Take Care of Your People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 40:07


    John Gaal, Joseph Whiteman, and Scott Greenhaus join us this week to discuss their knowledge of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), an issue responsible for 25% of fatalities in the construction industry. The trio shares the importance of having good coping mechanisms, improving physical and mental health, and setting new standards for wearing safety helmets.

    S3 Ep 29: Essential Empowerment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 37:00


    Reann Hines, founder of the Behind It All Foundation, takes a seat at the PrevenTable for a conversation on promoting mental health wellness and entrepreneurship opportunities in underserved communities. She describes a few key initiatives encompassed in the foundation, talks about the role of life coaching, and explains her goal to create leaders that spread their impact both far and wide.

    S3 Ep 28: Excelling in Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 56:11


    Missouri Excel Centers Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost joins us for a conversation about his educational journey and current work helping adults obtain their high school diploma. He discusses how The Beatles kickstarted his passion for education, explains the necessity of providing opportunities for education for all ages, and shares insight on making a difference in students' lives.

    S3 Ep 27: DJ for Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 26:03


    Kevin Harris joins the PrevenTable for a conversation about his journey to recovery as a former DJ, identifying himself as a functioning alcoholic — a term he and Nichole help break down. Kevin also discusses his book, “From DJ to Deacon: The Life of an Alcoholic,” praises the mentors in his life, and shares more about his current role as a harm reduction coordinator.

    S3 Ep 26: Looking for Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 41:38


    Shima Rostami, Executive Director of Gateway Alliance Against Human Trafficking, talks about how her organization works to both prevent and educate people about human trafficking. She and Nichole discuss why it can be hard to detect elements of trafficking, how domestic trafficking is often not heard about, and the power behind knowledge.

    S3 Ep 25: The Writers Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 44:30


    Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy sits down at the PrevenTable to talk about her book, “Maybe It's Your Medications.” She takes us through the process of writing and publishing the book and hits on some of its major topics, including healthy aging, medication use, being an educated consumer, and how to discuss medicine and supplements with a physician.

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