Win This Year

After growing up in a loving, happy home, Bobby Cording still felt alone and disconnected.  Thinking he had found the answer he was looking for in opioid painkillers, Bobby began a journey that would find him addicted, struggling with school, losing relationships, and facing a major prison sentence.  Find out how Bobby turned his life around, what he does differently today, and what his suggestions are for parents wanting to keep their kids drug free.  

Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Taylor Popp's Full Episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/582967/episodes/1724011-recovery-month-taylor-popp-s-journey-of-addiction-and-recovery-teen-drug-prevention

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

Bree Pear and Crissy Saint-Massey of Only Human have experienced some of life's most difficult situations: abuse, suicide, bullying, unhealthy relationships, and loss.  Yet through those experiences, they have found resilience and created a platform to help and unite others through their organization Only Human.  In this episode, they share their stories and the victories they've achieved through reminding us that we're all Only Human.    

RSVP for the Only Human Community Picnic benefitting notMYkid:
https://www.facebook.com/events/932421043793525/

Only Human website (October 2019 apparel sales benefit notMYkid)
https://onlyhumanco.com/

Only Human Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/onlyhumanco

Only Human Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/onlyhuman/

Only Human Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/onlyhumanco

Watch Bree's story:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1048634808594938

Read Crissy's story:
https://onlyhumanco.com/chin-up/

Crissy Saint Massey spoken word piece - "Home"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7TpOWIvfIs&t=1s

Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

Ruth Carter was in fear for their safety after being cyberbullied as an adult.  The harassment reached a level where they had to take a university final in an undisclosed location, only wore casual clothes because they were sweating so much from the anxiety, and eventually consulted a professional security company.  Ruth now shares that experience to help others who are going through similar experiences.     

Ruth Carter blog - "My Child is Being Cyberbullied: What Now?"
https://azparenting.com/my-child-is-being-cyberbullied-what-now/

Ruth Carter blog - "I was Cyberbullied"
https://www.undeniableruth.com/2012/01/31/i-was-cyberbullied-part-1-of-4/

How to reach Ruth Carter online:
https://carterlawaz.com/geek-law-firm/


Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

After nearly losing his life to drugs and alcohol, Taylor Popp is using his experience to help teens find a better path.  In this episode, he shares his personal experience of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol as a preteen, the chaos that substance use caused in his life, and how he managed to overcome his addictions.  Taylor candidly and fearlessly talks about how he started using drugs, what his progression looked like, and what he does differently today to navigate life without drinking or using.  He also discusses the things he's seeing and hearing from teens while working in schools as a Prevention Specialist, and shares some crucial takeaways for parents, families, educators, and anyone who works with youth.  If you have preteens or teens in your life, you won't want to miss Taylor's insights and suggestions.

Taylor Popp is one of notMYkid’s most sought out Prevention Specialists who travels all throughout Arizona and speaks to both large auditoriums full of students and teaches small life skill classes.  He is 25 years old and joined the notMYkid team in 2017. Taylor has been fortunate to celebrate over 4 years of continuous sobriety after turning his life around following over a decade of addiction.

Since arriving at notMYkid, Taylor has shared his story and skills with over 25,000 students on topics ranging from drug and alcohol addiction, bullying, depression, unhealthy relationships, body image, internet safety and critical life skills training for youth.   Taylor also co-facilitates our Project Rewind Program, supporting families through education and early intervention.

When Taylor shares his incredible journey with youth, there is an immediate connection.  His greatest satisfaction in life and his constant goal is to share his experience, strength and hope with others and inspire teens to rise above challenges and embrace their “something better” in life.

Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

Segment One:
Following the loss of her son Adrio Romine in May 2019, Paolla Jordan is determined to use her experience to prevent teen suicides and to help other families not have to go through the same thing.  In this episode, she shares her experience, knowledge, and hope as well as suggestions and strategies for parents and those who work with youth.  Paolla and Win This Year host Shane Watson also discuss the role that the internet played in Adrio's suicide.   

Segment Two:
Longtime prevention professional, coach, parent, and ASIST master trainer Joronda Montaño talks with host Shane Watson about signs and symptoms of someone who is considering suicide, how to begin a conversation with someone who is suicidal, and how to help someone who is having thoughts of suicide.

Segment Three:
Host Shane Watson discusses suicide prevention and intervention resources and crisis lines, and shares a personal anecdote regarding an unusual suicide intervention he once took part in.   


Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

Paolla Jordan/LaloBoy Foundation: (480) 788-4187

LivingWorks Website (to find ASIST and SafeTALK trainings): https://www.livingworks.net/

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)