Growing Strong

The journey from adolescence to adulthood is shaped by far more than academics. Lexy Largent of the Georgetown Project joins us to discuss resilience, community support, youth development, and the challenges that can impact long-term outcomes. We explore how families, schools, and communities can help young people navigate adversity, strengthen protective factors, and build healthy foundations for...

Access to mental health care remains a challenge for many students and families. Candi Gadison and Rachel Rios of Impact Counseling Services discuss school-based mental health, provider shortages, barriers to care, suicide prevention, and the challenges facing underserved communities. We also explore how parents, educators, and mental health professionals can work together to ensure children recei...

Sonja Cousar, founder and CEO of Bridge of Strength Community Center, joins us for a conversation about neurodivergence, trauma, healing, and empowerment. We discuss ADHD, autism, stigma, mentorship, and how trauma—including abuse and instability—can affect young people. Sonja shares how understanding, supportive relationships, and community connections can help children and families build resilie...

What helps children thrive, and what puts them at risk? Julie Stevens of Prevention Training Services joins us to discuss protective and risk factors across family, school, and community environments. We explore how helping young people develop their strengths and passions can build resilience, reduce the risk of substance misuse and other adverse outcomes, and support child well-being. Julie also...

Check out Growing Strong! Come along with me, Fatimah Sajid, as we meet local nonprofits, community leaders, and wellness experts across Williamson County to to child abuse prevention, family mental health, and the community resources that help children grow up safe, supported, and resilient. Together, we’ll learn how our actions — big or small — can change a child’s world for the better. Created...