PrevenTable

Suicide prevention expert, Elizabeth Makulec, takes a seat at the PrevenTable to talk about the power of teens, the importance of asking for help, and her desire to retire early.

How do you help formerly incarcerated people re-enter society? And actually succeed? Hint: it has a lot to do with boredom. Listen as Nichole discusses these topics and more with fellow political theory nerd, Clark Porter.

5th grader, Virginia and 3rd grader, Violet join Nichole to talk about the importance of sharing and being a good friend. And they ask the question, “What the heck does it mean to be a grown-up anyway?”

Virginia and 3rd grader, Violet join Nichole to talk about the importance of sharing and being a good friend. And they ask the question, "What the heck does it mean to be a grown-up anyway?

Nichole is joined by Annie, the mastermind behind Sans Bar STL, St. Louis's first zero-proof pop-up (and to date, the largest Sans Bar in history!) Learn more about the AF life and what's next for Sans Bar STL.

Nichole sits down with her guest, John, and discusses cabinets, construction, opioid use disorder and the loss no parent should have to go through. Hear how he worked with medical professionals at Washington University in St. Louis to reduce stigma, create change, and to ultimately have people listen to what he was saying.

Poli “sassy pants” Rijos returns to the PrevenTable for a conversation about colorism, teaching tolerance to kids, and checking privilege. Geriatric pregnancy? Nah, 40 is the new 20.

What’s it like to have a parent who has a substance use disorder? Listen as PrevenTable guest Poli Rijos describes her dad’s journey into long-time recovery.

Take a seat at the PrevenTable with Nichole and her guest Christia DeShields. They dish about the absurdity of “Mommy Wine Culture” and why advocating for your children is the purest expression of motherhood.

Nichole welcomes teens Annemarie and Tom back to the PrevenTable to weigh in on social norms, self-care, and “checking-in” on your friends. Don’t be surprised when they starting quoting Freud.