The opioid crisis is no longer a distant headline—it’s hitting our communities and our children. In this urgent and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Carla Douglin, founder of the Safety Net Solutions Initiative and a certified opioid overdose trainer. Carla’s mission is simple but life-saving: to provide free access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips while empowering parents to have the "hard conversations" before it’s too late.

Carla shares her "Success Mantra" of Purpose, Vision, and Trust, and explains why being a "learner, not a lecturer" is the key to building trust with your children. From role-playing scenarios to identifying the physical and behavioral signs of risk, this episode is a masterclass in harm reduction and proactive parenting.

Key Takeaways:

The "Euphoria" Effect: How modern media inspired Carla to take a stand for the next generation.

The Learner vs. The Lecturer: Why your kids might know more than you think, and how to listen first.

Role-Playing for Safety: Practical ways to prepare your children for high-pressure social situations.

The Transparency Pillar: Why sugarcoating the dangers of synthetic opioids like fentanyl can be a fatal mistake.

Signs of Risk: What parents must watch for physically, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Resources Mentioned: Download Carla's free ebook: readytohavethetalk.org

Video Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 - Intro: A Mother’s Mission for Public Safety

01:54 - Meet Carla Douglin: Founder of Safety Net Solutions

02:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Trust, and Community

04:35 - Inspiration: How the show Euphoria changed Carla’s life

06:00 - Success Mantra: Purpose, Vision, and Trust

07:00 - Why the Opioid Crisis is Different for Today's Youth

08:05 - How to Effectively Start "The Talk" with Your Kids

09:20 - Being a Learner, Not a Lecturer

10:30 - Role-Playing Scenarios for Real-World Safety

12:50 - The Importance of Transparency and Truth

14:40 - Identifying Physical and Behavioral Signs of Risk

17:35 - Starting the Conversation Early: Elementary and Beyond

19:15 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Mentors, and Potatoes

22:45 - Essential Resources for Parents

25:00 - Trivia: The History of Community Narcan Distribution

About the guest:

Carla Douglin is the Founder and Managing Director of Safety Net Solutions Initiative - a harm reduction nonprofit foundation. She is also a certified opioid overdose and Naloxone trainer. With a deep passion for harm reduction and public safety, Carla leads initiatives that provide free access to lifesaving tools like Naloxone and fentanyl test strips, transforming community health and safety.

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