In this episode of It's Not Your Fault Podcast, Brandon Jones unpacks what's really behind a teen's "whatever": the eye rolls, the shrugs, the walls that go up the moment you ask what's wrong. For parents, it can feel like indifference, but it's often something much deeper. What does "whatever" actually mean, and how can parents respond in a way that opens the door instead of closing it further?

On this episode of It's Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones explores the connection between gambling culture and teen mental health. Learn how this growing trend is influencing young people, the warning signs families should recognize, and how parents and caregivers can have supportive conversations that encourage healthy decision-making.

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In this episode of It's Not Your Fault Podcast, Brandon Jones explores social prescribing, an innovative approach used in the UK that connects families, counselors, and local communities to meaningful activities that help teens build confidence, relationships, and a sense of belonging. Could this model be part of the future of teen mental health in the U.S.?

What happens when you discover your teen is gambling online?

On this episode of It's Not Your Fault Podcast, Brandon Jones discusses how digital gambling culture, influencers, and online platforms are influencing teens today. Learn the warning signs, how to start the conversation, and what parents can do to support their teens in making healthy choices.

Brandon Jones, tackles the tough conversation how to talk to your child when tragedy hits close to home.

In this episode of Its Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones talks about Coded Predator Language, Online Grooming, and How Parents Can Protect Kids. 

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Host Brandon Jones provides strategies and tips to guide you on how to talk to your teen about trauma. 

In this episode of It's Not Your Fault, host Brandon Jones tackles the myths about teen mental health. 

Brandon Jones sits down with Sienna Lee, Minnesota’s first Youth Poet Laureate, to talk about poetry, healing through art, identity, and using your voice to inspire change.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones talks about how parents and caregivers can help teens manage anger in healthy ways. Learn how to recognize emotional triggers, improve communication, and support teens through frustration, stress, and overwhelming emotions.