We’re on our best behavior today as we’re joined by our boss, Rich Graziano, President & CEO of The Village Network. Rich shares his experience transitioning from a high school athlete to an educator to a nonprofit leader. He tells us about the mystical reason he decided to move to Ohio and the motivation behind dedicating his life to mental healthcare.

Under Rich Graziano's steadfast leadership over the past 12 years, The Village Network has experienced remarkable growth, now serving thousands of children annually across Ohio and West Virginia. His commitment to excellence, combined with a deep sense of compassion and strategic foresight, has not only expanded the organization's reach but also significantly enhanced the quality of services provided. Richard's leadership is marked by a relentless pursuit of positive outcomes, inspiring his team to continually innovate and improve the lives of those they serve.

Rich lives in Wooster, Ohio with his wife, Mary. He is the proud parent of two young adults and a loving grandfather to his grand-dog.

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provided for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to get help and find resources near you. If you are in crisis, please call 988 immediately.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of The Village Network. The material presented here is for general informational purposes and for personal use only and is not intended to replace or constitute medical advice, medical information, legal advice, investment advice, or other professional advice or guidance for a particular purpose.  All copyrighted information and trademarks and all forms and abbreviations of the same are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Emily Mariola joins us to talk about the journey of parenting a child with ADHD. In our candid conversation, Emily shares the challenges and frustrations of raising a child who seemed defiant, finding a diagnosis, and the power of relentless love. You might want to keep your tissues nearby for this honest and powerful story.

The Village Network’s own Tiffany White is here to help us learn about dysregulation and how to deal with it. Tiffany breaks down why we act irrationally when we’re upset and strategies for helping others work through their big feelings. If you know a kid- or an adult- who is prone to tantrums, this episode is a must-listen!

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provided for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to get help and find resources near you. If you are in crisis, please call 988 immediately.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of The Village Network. The material presented here is for general informational purposes and for personal use only and is not intended to replace or constitute medical advice, medical information, legal advice, investment advice, or other professional advice or guidance for a particular purpose.  All copyrighted information and trademarks and all forms and abbreviations of the same are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provided for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to get help and find resources near you. If you are in crisis, please call 988 immediately.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of The Village Network. The material presented here is for general informational purposes and for personal use only and is not intended to replace or constitute medical advice, medical information, legal advice, investment advice, or other professional advice or guidance for a particular purpose.  All copyrighted information and trademarks and all forms and abbreviations of the same are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health providef for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to get help and find resources near you. If you are in crisis, please call 988 immediately.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of The Village Network. The material presented here is for general informational purposes and for personal use only and is not intended to replace or constitute medical advice, medical information, legal advice, investment advice, or other professional advice or guidance for a particular purpose.  All copyrighted information and trademarks and all forms and abbreviations of the same are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Are the kids alright? Dr. Bruce D. Perry joins us to chat about raising resilient kids, supporting families and educators, and his two close encounters with bears!

Dr. Perry is a neuroscientist and a leading researcher in the field of child trauma. He founded the Neurosequential Network, which provides therapeutic models that help caregivers, educators, counselors, and social workers gain a neurobiologically-informed perspective on child development. Dr. Perry published The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog and Born for Love, both co-authored with Maia Szalavitz, as well as What Happened to You?, co-authored by Oprah Winfrey.

Learn more about Dr. Perry and his work at https://www.bdperry.com.

Disclaimer: The Village Network is a partner of The Neurosequential Network.

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provider for children. To learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to get help and find resources near you. If you are in crisis, please call 988 immediately.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of The Village Network. The material presented here is for general informational purposes and for personal use only and is not intended to replace or constitute medical advice, medical information, legal advice, investment advice, or other professional advice or guidance for a particular purpose.  All copyrighted information and trademarks and all forms and abbreviations of the same are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Check out our season one teaser to hear the fantastic guests we will have on!