Your Dose

This episode dives into the important topic of philanthropy, with a special guest, Kaylah from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. Kaylah defines philanthropy and highlights that it encompasses giving back to the community in various ways. She emphasizes that donating one's time and talents is incredibly valuable to the community. Anyone has the potential to be a philanthropist, and everyone can make a positive difference in their community!

This podcast is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain.

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This episode focuses on Omar McDew, the Youth Advocate for the City of New Britain and the Head Freshman Football Coach for New Britain High. Omar has dedicated decades to his passions: prevention, football, and helping youth in New Britain. In this episode, the group discusses Omar's life journey, his experience coaching football, and youth prevention in New Britain.

This podcast is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Your Dose Podcast, please visit www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

June is Pride Month, and we’re excited to chat about gender identity, sexuality, the LGBTQ+ community, and mental health. The key message here is that no matter our different beliefs, it’s so important to treat each other with kindness and compassion.

This podcast is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Your Dose Podcast, please visit www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

Episode 15 is all about drug prevention and features special guest, James Jones! Mr. Jones is a leader in the New Britain community, formerly serving as Dean of Students at Slade Middle School and currently serving as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club in New Britain. He talks about the misconceptions people have about drugs, parenting, and underage substance use. He also provides advice for parents of teenagers.

Episode 14 is out now, and it's all about alcohol use prevention! The group talks about their experiences with drinking in their families, alcohol culture, peer pressure, and what motivates them to say no to alcohol!

Episode 13 focuses on rest and mental health! Jada, Hannah, and Jaxson engaged in a deep yet lighthearted conversation about recognizing when to rest and what they do for relaxation.

In Episode 12 of the Your Dose Podcast, Israel, Hannah, and Ezinne discuss how trusted adults have made a difference in their lives. They each share their thoughts on the important roles played by family, teachers, coaches, community leaders, and other trusted adults. They also highlight the importance of being mindful about who you look up to and how their actions and influence can shape your own path.

Episode 11 focuses on how our upbringing and environment can shape the choices we make. The group shares stories from their lives, addressing topics like peer pressure and seeing the impacts of substance use on friends and family. They highlight how much family, community, and personal values play a part in the decisions we make.

Episode 10 is all about youth prevention! The discussion highlights how important it is to focus on prevention efforts, especially for young people. The youth prevention students also talk about the negative impact that drug use can have on communities like New Britain and encourages everyone to step up and take a leadership role in prevention.

For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, our Youth Prevention teens participated in an important discussion with Kayla from the Prudence Crandall Center. They explored the complexities of healthy relationships versus abusive ones, delving into recognizing red flags and understanding the impact of cultural and social media influences on teen dating. Thank you to the Prudence Crandall Center, a vital resource for domestic violence victims in New Britain, for sharing your expertise with us.

Trigger Warning: The following content addresses topics of dating violence and abuse.