Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd meet with Richard Capriola, a mental health and addictions counselor, about the importance of what to look for, comprehensive assessments, and choosing the right counselor to know you're getting the right help. Parents may find themselves preoccupied with worry and concern about their teen's addiction during work hours. This distraction can make it difficult to focus on tasks, decreasing productivity and potentially impacting their job performance.They discuss the Minnesota Adolescent Community Cohort Study (MACCS), a long-term research project conducted by scientists at the University of Minnesota substance use and other behavioral health issues among adolescents since 1977. This episode discusses their most recent findings and how adolescent addiction has changed as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns and the some of the trends in drug and alcohol preferences.

Episode 324: Minnesota Adolescent Community Cohort Study (MACCS) with Sandra Beck and Richard Capriola

Military Mom Talk Radio starring Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd provides a powerful platform for women to discuss their ideas, issues, and concerns with respect to the military lifestyle. From navigating healthcare, to childcare, to eldercare to making the most of your military benefits and opportunities, 
we validate, comfort, educate, and inspire women to live their best life and lead their military families... for when one serves, the whole family serves.

Kids & Family

Join Sandra Beck on Military Mom Talk Radio for an eye-opening episode featuring a critical discussion from Johnny’s Ambassadors. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to educating parents, teens, and community leaders about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide.

Episode Highlights:

    Understanding the Risks: Learn about the potent levels of THC in modern marijuana and its impact on young brains.
    Personal Stories: Hear real-life experiences that illustrate the urgent need for awareness and intervention.
    Actionable Advice: Gain valuable insights into how parents and communities can act to prevent marijuana use among teens.
    Resource Sharing: Discover the tools and resources available through Johnny’s Ambassadors that support education and prevention efforts.

This conversation is essential for anyone concerned with the health and safety of our younger generations, particularly in military families where stresses and challenges can be unique.

Don’t Miss This Important Episode on Military Mom Talk Radio where Sandra Beck brings to light the vital work of Johnny’s Ambassadors in combating youth marijuana use through knowledge and prevention.

Listen now to equip yourself with the information necessary to protect and guide our youth in making safe choices.

Listeners can tune into Military Mom Talk Radio for more insightful discussions on a variety of platforms, including Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict, ensuring wide accessibility for audiences interested in personal development and wellness in the professional realm.

Episode #326: Today's Marijuana with Sandra Beck and Laura Stack

Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd, the dynamic duo behind Military Mom Talk Radio, engage in a thought-provoking conversation with renowned parenting expert Trish Wilkinson. The topic at hand is the vital issue of enhancing memory capabilities in both parents and children. Through this engaging dialogue, they explore a variety of strategies and techniques designed to boost cognitive function and memory retention. The discussion offers practical advice, grounded in the latest research, that listeners can easily incorporate into their daily lives to foster a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for their families.

Military Mom Talk Radio is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that military families face, and this episode is no exception. It provides valuable insights into how parents can effectively support their children's educational journey and cognitive development, even amidst the complexities of military life.

For those interested in tuning in to more enriching and supportive discussions, Military Mom Talk Radio is accessible on a wide array of platforms. Listeners can find episodes on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict. This ensures that no matter where you are or what your schedule looks like, you have access to a community and resources that understand and cater to the needs of military families.

Episode #325: Improving Mommy Memory with Sandra Beck

Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Lelsie Eckford and Amanda Lambert, friends and best-selling authors and experts on mindful again. Choose Your Place: Rethinking Home As You Age.Where do you want to live as you age? People who have lived their lives making their own choices want to continue to have control. Meet real older adults deciding for themselves where and with whom they want to live in their old age. Hear what it's really like to live in cohousing, retire abroad as an expat, find roommates, or make living with adult children work for everyone. Advice on how to make plans with flexibility in mind for changes that aging can bring. Military Mom Talk Radio can also be found on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Stitcher, Player FM and Podcast Addict

Episode 323: Mindful Aging with Sandra Beck, Leslie Eckford and Amanda Lambert

Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Dr Donald Moses about red flags, warning signs and raising teenagers in challenging times. Donald A. Moses, M.D. is a practicing psychiatrist with more than 45 years of experience treating drug and alcohol addiction/abuse. He is a clinical instructor on the voluntary staff of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. He has also served as an instructor in psychotherapy at Columbia P & S (NY Presbyterian) Hospital in New York. His experience with drug addiction began in 1962 on the heroin detoxification unit of Metropolitan Hospital in New York. Following this period, Dr. Moses was a psychiatric consultant to the Long Island Jewish Hospital Adolescent Drug Day-Treatment Center and the Triboro Hospital Opiate Addiction Unit. Currently, he is in private practice using psychodynamic therapy in the outpatient treatment of drug and alcohol abusers. Dr. Moses is the author of Are You Driving Your Children to Drink?/Coping With Teenage Alcohol and Drug Abuse, has written several articles, and is a reviewer for a professional journal. He has appeared on radio and television, and has lectured extensively on this topic. This episode is sponsored by 4Patriots.com. And right now, you can go to 4Patriots.com and use code MILITARYMOM to get 10% off your first purchase on anything in the store. Including the Patriot Power Generator... You’ll also get their famous guarantee for an entire year after your order. Plus free shipping on orders over $97. And a portion of every sale is donated to charities who support our veterans and their families. Just go to 4Patriots.com and use code MILITARYMOM to get 10% off. That’s 4Patriots.com, use code MILITARYMOM to get yours today.

Episode 324: Minnesota Adolescent Community Cohort Study (MACCS) with Sandra Beck and Richard Capriola

Download our free app to listen on your phone