Champions for Youth Podcast
The Champions for Youth Podcast brings together trailblazers in youth advocacy, education, and public health at the forefront of creating impactful change as they reveal their motivations to take action and strategies that make a difference in their communities.
Join us for inspirational bi-monthly conversations to empower any youth-facing professional with actionable insights for combatting health behavior challenges youth face in communities every day.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
Champions for Youth Podcast
Latest Episodes
Making the Healthier Choice the Easier Choice: An Evidence-Based Blueprint for Change
We all want to help young people stay healthy, but knowing where to begin, or how to keep going when nothing seems to be working, can feel overwhelming.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure of what to d...
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Episode 18
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28:14
The Truth About Vapes: What’s Inside, What We Know, and What Comes Next with Forensic Toxicologist Dr. Michelle Peace
What’s really inside a vape, why are so many young people addicted, and what can we do about it?The CDC reports vapes/e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students in the United States.&nbs...
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Episode 17
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27:41
Supporting Youth After Overdose Loss with Lynne Hughes from Comfort Zone Camp
What does grief look like in a young person, and how do we support them when that grief stems from something as devastating as an overdose?As fentanyl-related deaths continue to rise among youth, more and more young people are navigating...
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Episode 16
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30:43
Taking Childhood Nutrition in Small Bites with Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color
How can we use social media as an effectively tool for positive change in childhood nutrition?We sit down with Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian, public health expert, and founder of Kids Eat in Color. We explore how short-form sto...
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Episode 15
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34:19
Building Youth Programs with Dr. Melanie Bean from Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
What does it really take to build youth programs that actually create a movement towards change?In this conversation, we explore why successful youth health initiatives are rarely one-and-done. From forming unexpected partnerships to na...
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Episode 14
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32:11
