Real Love Real Talk

Listen to our hosts dive into the impact of gender norms, how gender roles are taught from a young age, and who should pay on the first date

In Season 5, Episode 3 of Real Love Real Talk, we're getting real about one of the toughest decisions you can make—leaving a toxic relationship. From recognizing red flags to overcoming guilt and fear, we break down the steps to prioritize your well-being and move forward with confidence. If you've ever wondered how to break free from a toxic cycle, this episode is for you.

Breakups suck—but staying stuck isn't an option. Ayani and Saladin keep it real about getting over heartbreak without losing yourself in the process. They're breaking down what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and come back stronger than ever. Tune in and learn how to turn heartache into your greatest comeback story.

Welcome back to Season 5 ofReal Love Real Talk! This season starts with the most important relationship you'll ever have—the one with yourself. Reese, Madia, and Dios, three Boston teens, sit down to talk about self-worth, confidence, and why loving yourself first is the ultimate glow-up. If you've ever questioned your value, this episode is for you.

Today we will be talking about the abusive v unhealthy relationship and how it can have a hold on you for example your physical and emotional health, victims of physical and emotional abuse often come across physical injuries, stress related illnesses, they might also suffer from anxiety and low self-esteem. Social isolation is also a big red flag because the abusers try to isolate their victims from friends and family which soon enough will make it difficult for the victim to seek support or an escape from a very help-seeking situation which will also make the victim feel very lonely which will give them no other option but to put up with the abuse. Children who are normally being put in the middle of situations like this or even being a stand by watching happen can make the child suffer from emotional and psychological trauma affecting their development due to the fact of their parents not having themselves together Start Strong, a program at the Boston Public Health Commission, is an internationally recognized high school peer leadership program that aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. In Real Love Real Talk, teens and adults come together to have critical conversations around consent, communication, and how popular media impacts our relationships. Visit us at Startstrongboston.org or e-mail us at info@startstrongboston.org to learn more Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startstrong_bphc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startstrongbphc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startstrongbphc/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

Today we're talking about conflict resolution, specifically the different types and its significance. Conflict resolution can be a difficult thing to talk about especially if you aren't a great problem solver. Taking your emotions and actions into account when dealing with a conflict is very important because it can affect the way you respond towards the situation. Start Strong, a program at the Boston Public Health Commission, is an internationally recognized high school peer leadership program that aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. In Real Love Real Talk, teens and adults come together to have critical conversations around consent, communication, and how popular media impacts our relationships. Visit us at Startstrongboston.org or e-mail us at info@startstrongboston.org to learn more Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startstrong_bphc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startstrongbphc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startstrongbphc/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

In this episode, we will talk about what having a safe space means, and how to create that space if you do not already have one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

In this episode we will be talking about the importance of boundaries, and how creating boundaries are essential for healthy relationships. For more information, visit us at Startstrongboston.org Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startstrong_bphc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startstrongbphc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startstrongbphc/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

On this episode you are joined by our Peer Leaders, Alina, Brekhna, and Felisha, to discuss our the Wave of Abuse and the Five Types of Abuse. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle/uB8YdnTttAJAfcw17 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

Today, our Peer Leaders, Chloe, Scarlet, and Hannah, talk about couples, ideas, and events that we all see and interact with on our social media accounts. In this conversation we are discussing pop culture references, having it be informed by the conversations we are having as a team during programming. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle/uB8YdnTttAJAfcw17 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

Today, our Peer Leaders, Alina and Jurnee, are diving deeper into the topic of warning signs and red flags. Within this episode, they will share out the warning signs that stand out to them, and also provide, with definitions and examples of both manipulate and gaslighting. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle/uB8YdnTttAJAfcw17 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

Today, we are joined by two of our Peer Leaders: Chloe & Hannah to discuss the importance of Healthy Friendships and ideas on how to balance them with the other relationships our lives and responsibilities. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle/uB8YdnTttAJAfcw17 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-strong/message

Today we are joined by Rebekah from the Lt.Gov RESPECTfully campaign The campaign's key message is that everyone deserves respect, honesty, and open communication. To learn more tap the links below and follow them at @Respectfullyma on instagram and tiktok and take the RESPECTfully Pledge (mass.gov/respectfullypledge) RESPECTfully Quiz: mass.gov/respectfullyquiz Don't forget to take our survey on today's episode https://forms.gle/6CmHhq5YXFxv1tKk9 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

Take our survey https://forms.gle/vF2h1Rhu5P1D6YKSA Keep in touch with Shaq LGBTQ+ Youth Services Manager at Boston Glass Instagram: boston_glass www.jri.org/glass | www.facebook.com/BostonGLASS75/ Ways to get support at Schools BCLA - Alejandro Castro BLA - Emily Farmer BLS - Danielle Murray O'Bryant - Chelsea Skone Office of Equity - Carmen Fonseca (cfonseca2@bostonpublicschools.org) for help with Aspen name changes, and misgendering at school --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

Today our host Isa and and Peer Leader Malaika have a thoughtful conversation about to "How to Help a Friend" in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Take our survey https://forms.gle/i4sahbqH5QDfNJVj8 Please check out all of the mentioned resources below Local-In Boston Casa Myrna https://casamyrna.org/get-support/ - SafeLink hotline advocates are multilingual, and all calls to SafeLink are free, confidential and anonymous. 1-877-785-2020 Boston Area Rape Crisis Center BARCC.org -hotline by phone 24-7 at 800-841-8371 or web chat 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. every day. The hotline is free and confidential, and our web chat hotline works on mobile browsers. The Network/La Red https://www.tnlr.org/en/24-hour-hotline/ 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBQ/T) folks. Call 800-832-1901 National Love is Respect https://www.loveisrespect.org/ You can Text: loveis to 22522 or call 1.866.331.9474 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

On today's episode Start Strong Teens and Members of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) Youth Leadership Corps come together to talk about free services teens can access at BARCC, how to help a friend that may be in an unsafe relationship, as well as the importance of ending rape culture. Take our survey https://forms.gle/fHzWSBRTLskUtzQH6 More Info on BARCC BARCC mission is to end sexual violence through healing and social change. BARCC provides free, confidential support and services to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and up and their families and friends. They work with survivors of all genders, and our goal is to empower survivors to heal and seek justice in ways that are meaningful to them. You can reach the hotline by phone 24-7 at 800-841-8371 or web chat 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. every day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

Learn about communication style and how create healthy boundaries a relationships with Mental Health Professional and Senior Training Manager Benjamin Rasado. Hosted by Start Strong Alum Isa and Peer Leaders Camron and Fredrick. Take our survey https://forms.gle/fHzWSBRTLskUtzQH6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

In the this episode Start Strong Peer Leaders Scania and Hannah take a deep dive into the world of Consent with Meagan Hemeon Program Director of Health Resource Center. Stay in touch with Meagan and the Health Resource Center on Tiktok and on their website tiktok @youth_ish Website https://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/Teens/health-resource-center/Pages/health-resource-center.aspx Websites Meagan mentioned https://sexetc.org https://sexetc.org/action-center/sex-in-the-states/ Youtube Channel Sexplanations hosted by Dr. Lindsey Doe. Take our survey https://forms.gle/fHzWSBRTLskUtzQH6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

On todays episode our Peer Leaders discuss their favorite songs about love and relationships. Using the Start Strong Sound Nutrition label they assess the lyrics to find out just how healthy or unhealthy those songs are. Visit our website at thehallsboston.com for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

On today's episode our peer leaders come together to discuss the Start Strong True View tool. They will use the tool to break down some of their favorite music videos, looking for healthy or toxic relationship traits. you can follow along by pulling up your own music videos on YouTube as they discuss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

Real Love Real Talk is kicking off Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, as Start Strong Peer Leaders and Adults come together to discuss the many Types of Relationships people have. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

In this episode, Start Strong Peer Leaders, alumni, and staff wrap up our first season of the Real Love Real Talk podcast! Listen to our teens' reflections on navigating racial identity, communication, and consent. Take our survey to tell us what we should talk about next season! (https://bit.ly/3gNIRIU) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

In this episode, Start Strong Peer Leaders (Olivia and Norda) discuss our Types of Relationships Activity and their reflections on "informal" and "formal" relationships. This activity encourages our young people to consider key characteristics in a healthy partnership, such as consent, boundary-setting, and communication. At the end of the episode, Olivia and Norda also give tips to adults on how to talk to their teens about relationships. Start Strong Tool: Types of Relationships Activity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

In this episode, Start Strong Peer Leaders (Elyz'sa, Camron, and Miolany) discuss our True View Tool and their reflections on visual media. While this tool was originally designed to critically analyze relationship characteristics, our teens switch seamlessly to talking about messages in social media, which has become so prevalent in their lives. Start Strong Tool: True View Tool --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

We're wrapping up Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with our second episode of Real Love Real Talk. Listen to our Peer Leaders (Franka and Mikayle) along with a Start Strong alumna (Kelly) talk about Start Strong's Sound Nutrition Label. This tool encourages reflections on and critical thought about the songs young people listen to and the impact of song lyrics on their experiences with and attitudes on relationships. Start Strong Tool: Sound Nutrition Label Other References: Values Voting/Take A Stand Activity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

It's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and we’re kicking off the first episode of Real Love Real Talk by talking about Start Strong's Healthy Relationship Quiz. Facilitated by Start Strong alumni, three current Peer Leaders (Malaika, Scania, & Tatiana) talk about their experiences with and reflections on the quiz and staff follow-up with unpacking a little more on the goals of this tool and the importance and challenges of promoting healthy relationships. Start Strong Tools: Healthy Relationship Quiz Warning Signs Other References: Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

Welcome to the Real Love Real Talk podcast! In this sneak-peek, we introduce our program and a little bit of what to expect in our pilot season. You'll also meet our hosts, Janae and Khu, and some of the Start Strong team. For more information, check out our website at thehallsboston.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message

Start Strong is an internationally recognized high school peer leadership program that aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. On Real Love, Real Talk, teens and adults come together to have critical conversations around consent, communication, and how popular media impacts our relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message