In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Teri welcomes Tracy Pike, executive director of Ascend, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting sexual risk avoidance (SRA) education. Tracy shares her journey into the SRA field, starting from her unexpected encounter with a local nonprofit and leading to her significant role at Ascend. She explains their mission, which includes setting high standards for SRA programming and working alongside educators and legislators. Tracy emphasizes the importance of holistic health in youth education, discussing how mental, emotional, social, and ethical aspects are interconnected with physical health. The conversation also covers the damaging effects of pornography on youth and the importance of proactive parental involvement in educating children about healthy relationships and sexual decision-making.

 https://weascend.org

PART 1

00:00 Introduction to the Still Waters Podcast

00:16 Meet Tracy Pike: A Leader in Youth Mentorship

01:17 Understanding Ascend and Sexual Risk Avoidance

01:46 Tracy's Journey into Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

07:02 The Role of Ascend in National Health Education

15:11 Holistic Health and Youth Development

19:25 The Importance of Holistic Approaches in Education

PART 2

27:32 The Role of Guest Speakers in Education

29:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Homeschooling

30:56 Parents as the Primary Educators

31:29 Holistic Approach to Sex Education

37:06 The Impact of Pornography on Youth

40:42 Addressing Pornography in Education

47:01 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Julie and Teri discuss the intricacies of codependency, a topic often misunderstood. They share personal stories and delve into the definition and dynamics of codependent relationships, highlighting the differences between healthy and codependent interactions. The conversation offers practical advice for those who may recognize these unhealthy dynamics in their own lives.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/codependency

00:00 Introduction 

02:21 Discussing Codependency

03:29 Defining Codependency

12:16 Personal Experiences with Codependency

14:49 Generational Codependency

20:41 Recognizing and Addressing Codependency

27:56 Conclusion 

From Homeschooling Mom to Sexual Risk Avoidance Educator

After more than 20 years of homeschooling her children and steering clear of the traditional education system, Teri returned to the classroom to teach sexual risk avoidance education. In this episode, Rudy and Teri switch roles—Rudy takes the lead with questions that he and others have about AIM and SRA Education, while Teri provides the answers. 

In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, we introduce the newest team member, Abrielle Davis, who hails from Texas and brings extensive experience in both educational and clinical mental health work. Abrielle shares her background, motivation for entering the mental health field, and how she balances faith-based and practical counseling.  Abrielle also offers a core message of perseverance and finding peace amidst life's challenges. .

In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, the team explores insights gained from working with individuals experiencing deep pain and trauma. They discuss common misconceptions about counseling/coaching, the importance of non-judgmental listening, and practical tools for healing. The conversation also touches on issues of betrayal, trust, and the significance of self-care for counselors. 

Modesty: more than a dress code. Tune in to the latest Stillwaters Podcast for a deep dive into how modesty ties into our identity and self-worth.  Julie joins Teri  to discuss the way we perceive and practice modesty in today’s world. Modesty is more than just hemlines, it's  about our hearts.

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In this episode we tackle men's mental health head-on with the insightful Rufus Meriwether. Whether you're a man navigating life's hurdles or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen. 

Trauma! A overused buzzword in current times, but also something that is real and impacts many people. Listen in as Julie interviews Teri about Trauma Informed Care, what it is and why it's an important perspective in our modern day.

In this episode Julie and Teri  discuss some myths and truths of mental health awareness.

Join Teri and Rufus as they dive into a discussion surrounding the importance of recognizing and maintaining our mental health.