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This podcast is an extension of the Maternal-Infant Services Network. Real Women's Forum aims to build trusting relationships amongst women by discussing a variety of topics including healthy relationships, sexual health, parenting, misogyny, & racism. Under this podcast we have created Adolexence. A section that will discuss subjects that pertain to youth. This portion of the podcast aims to discuss mental & sexual health, school life, wellness, nutrition, technology, identity, parenting, and all that concerns being an adolescent in this world.

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    • Sep 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Real Women's Forum

    The Dimensions of Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 21:28


    Tune into this podcast episode to learn about the different aspects of our health that we can often forget about. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Overdose Awareness with Stevenson and Megan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 23:57


    In this podcast episode the CAPP team interviews Stevenson Monchery and Megan Robbins from TEAM Newburgh. Together we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, discuss what an opioid overdose is, who is at risk, the importance of harm reduction, as well as what we can and should do if our loved ones or someone we know is experiencing an overdose. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Creating an Anti-Bully Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 29:40


    Please join us in this podcast episode as we speak to Dareshanie D'Arpino, the unit director of The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh. Together we discuss how she cultivates an anti-bullying culture at the club to promote a safe environment for both children and adults, discuss the importance of preventing bullying, as well as the role bystanders play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Adolescent Mental Health with Alison Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 23:25


    In this episode the CAPP Team interviews Alison Fisher, the Director of Social Programs, from the Mental Health Association in Orange County. Together we discuss the challenges adolescents are currently facing, offer advice to teens who may be feeling stressed or anxious about the new school year approaching, as well as discuss what mental health resources are available to teens and their parents. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Addressing Minority Mental Health with Joan Ruiz - Werkema

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 17:26


    ln this episode the CAPP Team interviews Joan Ruiz-Werkema, the Community Engagement and Social Program Manager for Mental Health Association Inc in Orange County. Together we discuss how to navigate talking about and addressing mental health as a minority, the importance of finding a culturally competent provider, and how to work towards eliminating the barriers and stigma associated with minority mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Newburgh SNUG with Orenzo Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 17:05


    In this podcast episode the CAPP Team speaks with Orenzo Charles from Newburgh SNUG. Together we discuss who Newburgh SNUG are, what is their mission, the importance of changing the surrounding narrative of gun violence in the community, as well as what resources are available to the community through SNUG. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Summer Safety Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 20:20


    In this informal, conversational podcast episode the CAPP Team discusses tips on how to stay safe all summer long. With summer officially kicking off, it is important that we remember to stay hydrated, practice safe swimming, as well as practice firework safety as 4th of July approaches. Make sure to tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Human Trafficking 101 with MacKenzie Bachar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 24:06


    In this podcast episode we interview MacKenzie Bachar, Advocacy and Education Director, at Fearless! formerly known as Safe Homes of Orange County. Together we discuss what human trafficking is, we dispel some common human trafficking myths and misconceptions, as well as discuss what are some of the warning signs to look out for that indicate someone may be trying to traffic us or an individual we know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Mental Health Awareness with Dhanu Sannesy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 19:38


    For our listeners who may not know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode we interview Dhanu Sannesy, president of NAMI Orange County NY. Together we help raise mental heath awareness to help break the mental health stigma that leaves so many people suffering in secret. For information on the services offered by NAMI Orange County NY, local resources, as well as what friends and family can do to support their loved ones, make sure to tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    MyChoice with Erin Ortega

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 20:45


    In this episode we interview Erin Ortega, a Patient Resource Manager, at MyChoice. MyChoice is a free pregnancy care center. Together we discuss the services that they offer, how the organization differs from Planned Parenthood, as well as discuss the importance of the work that MyChoice does. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Postpartum Depression with Dr. Ferrari

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 24:17


    In this special episode our Community Health Worker Supervisor, Jennifer Lansiquot, leads the baby cafe into an interview with Dr. Anne Ferrari, an Associate Professor at Mount Saint Mary College. Together they discuss what postpartum depression is, what are symptoms of postpartum depression, how common is it, as well as what we can do to help mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Holistic Health with Liana Rivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 32:43


    In this episode we interview Liana Rivers, founder of Wellness Inspiring Spiritual Health (WISH). Together we discuss what holistic health is, why a holistic approach to wellness is important, as well as what we can do to start our journey to wellness. Liana also highlights some of the services she offers to her clients to allow them to meet their physical, mental, and spiritual needs. Link to "The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1577314808/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1577314808&linkCode=as2&tag=eckhartteachi-20&linkId=f66451a57eb91a79a28469bbc6eb98b1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Community Advocacy with Genesis Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 35:01


    In this episode we interview Orange County Legislator and Executive Director of the Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, Genesis Ramos. We get to know a little about Genesis's early life and her journey, as well as some of the work that she does in the Newburgh community. We also discuss what we can do within our own communities to have a positive impact and bring about change. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Doula 101 with Shayna Weinberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 16:47


    In this episode we interview Shayna Weinberg from Doula for Moms and discuss all things Doula. Shayna, a certified Birth Doula, explains to us what inspired her to become a doula, what being a doula entails, as well as the importance of having a doula throughout a pregnancy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Sexual Health and Risk Reduction with Pat Ocasio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 24:14


    In this episode we interview Patricia Ocasio from Hudson Valley Community Services and talk a little bit about the work that she does before delving into the topic of sexual health and risk reduction. We discuss what sexual health is, what risk reduction is, what are some of the risks associated with sexual activity, as well as what we can do to stay sexually healthy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Sullivan County WIC Program with Lynn Guiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 34:52


    In this episode we interview Lynn Guiser from the Sullivan County WIC Program. We are also joined by members of the Baby Cafe, a virtual meeting space for parents and caregivers to come together and learn not only from one another but from health professionals as well. Together we discuss the WIC Program; we establish what WIC is, who can apply as well as what the application process looks like, and what services and resources it offers to caregivers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Childhood Immunizations with Jill and Kathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 33:47


    In this episode we interview Jill and Kathy, two health educators from the Sullivan County Public Health Department. We are also joined by members of the Baby Cafe, a virtual meeting space for parents and caregivers to come together and learn not only from one another but from health professionals as well. Together we discuss childhood immunizations; we define what childhood immunizations are, establish the risks and benefits of immunizations, as well as where we can go to receive them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Feminism with Kate and Dr. Pabón

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 36:09


    In this episode, our intern Kate interviews her professor Dr. Jessica Pabón to talk about feminism. They go over what feminism is, how we define it, and how we can practice it, in addition to topics like social media, activism, and burnout. Dr. Pabón also offers some stellar stories and advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Food Banks 101 with Caryn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 22:23


    In this episode we interview Caryn, a Volunteer Coordinator at the Food Bank of Hudson Valley. We discuss how food banks operate, the importance of volunteer work, as well as the different ways to give back not only during the holiday season but year round as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 21:10


    In this episode we discuss our favorite holidays, what giving back looks like for us and our families, and how to give back authentically during the holidays as well as through out the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Motherhood with Bryana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 39:48


    In this episode we interview a first time Mom, Bryana, and discuss all things motherhood. Bryana gives us some insight into her journey as she transitions into the role of a new mother, she discusses the expectations she had of her pregnancy and now as she cares for her child versus the reality of it, as well as talks about parental postpartum depression and anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Back-to-School

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 24:29


    In this episode, we introduce our newest intern Kate and discuss all things back-to-school. We talk about what's most exciting when going back-to-school, methods for time management and studying, tips for keeping your motivation and discipline in check, as well as the importance of being intentional. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    The Centering of Black and Brown Queer Voices with Phoenix Gayle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 20:27


    In this episode we interview Phoenix from the Newburgh LGBTQ+ center and discuss how we can highlight the voices of the marginalized. We talk about how we can support the centering of black and brown voices, how we can push for change within our own workplaces, as well as the work that the Newburgh LGBTQ+ center does in the community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Ending the Stigma around Addiction with Rachel Orourke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 22:24


    In this episode we interview Rachel Orourke, a Community Health Worker at MiSN, and discuss addiction. Rachel gives us an insight into her personal life, the work she does as a community health worker, and how far treatment and recovery options have come from a punitive to a more humane approach. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Passion, Purpose, and Pursuit with Chinenye

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 25:45


    In this episode we interview Chinenye, a podcast host and producer in the media industry. We talk about what drew her into starting her own podcast as well as what someone with a podcast can do to grow their audience. We also discuss how we can find our own voice, as well as the importance of believing in oneself and striving to achieve our goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Friendships with Summer Youth Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 39:25


    In this conversational episode we talk to four of our Summer Youth Interns here at MiSN and discuss friendships. We talk about the meaning of friendship, which qualities and characteristics we want and don't want in a friend, as well as how to navigate making friends in an ever changing environment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Finance with Michael Cleary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 29:13


    In this episode we talk all things finance with Michael Cleary, a recent graduate and young entrepreneur. He discusses entrepreneurship, gives a basic introduction to trading stocks, pros and cons of trading, as well as what we can do to make educated decisions when trading. We also discuss the importance of financial literacy and how we can make our money work for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    A Conversation with Teenage Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 23:32


    In this episode we delve into the minds of two teenage boys, Giovanni and Miguel, and learn how the pandemic affected their day-to-day lives. We also discuss their experience with virtual learning, life after the pandemic, and what friendships look like today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Get It Together: How To Find Balance In Your Life with Inaudy Gil Esposito

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 26:23


    In this episode we interview Inaudy Gil Esposito, the Executive Director of the Orange County Human Rights Commission, and talk about her life as both a professional and as a women balancing different roles. We discuss the importance of mental health, navigating different spaces and barriers as a minority within these spaces, striking a balance in your life when you need to fulfill multiple roles, and the importance of advocacy and empathy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Love Languages and Self Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 33:53


    What are love languages? How can we be kinder to ourselves? What can we do to meet our emotional, physical, and mental needs? In this episode we talk all about self care and the importance of looking after ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Nutrition with Erica Dahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 26:46


    In this episode we talk to Erica Dahl, a community nutrition educator at SNAP-Ed Cornell extension, and talk all things nutrition. We discuss how to eat healthy on a budget, the importance of meal prep. as well as how to make healthier food choices, whether you are eating in or out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Meet Our New Hosts & Chat About Social Media with Bryana, Grace, and Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 40:55


    In this episode we get to know Grace and Kim, Our newest CAPP Community Health Educators and our new Co-Hosts. We also delve into the topic of social media, its pros and cons, how it is affecting young people today, and tips and trick for healthier social media habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Let's Talk Sexual Health Advocacy with Kaitlin Cafferky

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 22:40


    Kaitlin Cafferky shines light on what is going on regarding STDs & STIs in Orange County. Ms.Cafferky shares the resources provided by the Orange County Department of Health. We also highlight the importance of being your own sexual health advocate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Young Adults & Gambling Addiction with Leilani Yizar-Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 20:19


    Leilani Yizar-Reid takes the time to give us some of her knowledge on The Hidden Addiction, Gambling. Ms.Yizar-Reid shares some great tips and tools on how young adults and loves ones can prevent or manage a gambling addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Youth & Parent Dynamics During These Times with Julika Von Stackelberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 25:25


    Julika Von Stackelberg discusses the obstacles faced by youth pertaining to their mental health throughout this COVID-19 pandemic. Julika shares wonderful advice on how parents can support their children during this time of change and unknowns. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Communities, Drugs & Incarcerations with Malcolm Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 21:00


    Malcolm Davis discusses the impact of drugs and incarceration on the community. He unfolds how his own life experiences have guided and aided his work. Come listen to Malcolm's call to action! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 41:40


    As Imani's internship comes to an end, she interviews who will be the new hosts of the podcast via Youtube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Sexual Health with Antonia Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 17:37


    CAPP Coordinator of Planned Parenthood Greater NY, Antonia Hughes, joins me for a conversation about sexual health and evidence-based programs geared toward youth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    What's Love? with Tsunami Kas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 19:31


    Tsunami Kas discusses the realities of love, monogamy, and healthy relationships during this episode. As a single woman it was beneficial to hear an engaged man's perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Escaping Pain with Angelica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 52:54


    Angelica is a young woman who details the traumatic experience of being in an abusive relationship. She details how that experience not only affected her physically, but her mental health as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Mental Health with Imani Mack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 24:18


    The stress of the pandemic has left us with feelings of anxiety and depression. Imani Mack, a psychology major, discusses the symptoms of anxiety and depression, along with self-care tips. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Health Disparities with Deborah Danzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 42:47


    Deborah Danzy, a resident of Newburgh and Community Voices Heard Power member, discusses health disparities within communities of color. She reminds us all to advocate for ourselves when discussing our health with medical professionals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Politics, Poetry & Police Brutality with Mayor Torrance Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 59:57


    Mayor Torrance Harvey discusses the rapidly changing political climate as we are faced with a pandemic and instances of police brutality. He also provides several resources for ethnic communities that will assist them with job readiness, STEM skills, and entrepreneurship. While doing so, he encourages individuals to embrace their heritage through spoken word. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Health Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 12:22


    The Maternal-Infant Services Network's very own Navigator, Jennifer Bradford, shares some information about health insurance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

    Familial Relationships with Chloe Vital

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 53:01


    Chloe Vital is the founder of Mid Hudson Chocolate Milk, a full spectrum doula, breastfeeding specialist, culture competency educator, and peer support counselor. This organization creates space to honor the black experience and engage the community toward proactive healing. During the episode: Familial Relationships, Chloe discusses motherhood, doulas, and maternal health disparities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realwomensforum/message

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