Real-ationship Goals

Join the Prevention Team for the last episode of Season 8 of Real-ationship Goals! We're closing this season strong by focusing on mental health in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. . . Mónica's Recommendation: Hack Your Nervous System Card Deck (Link below!) https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/hack-your-nervous-system-anti-anxiety-deck Access the episode transcript at the link bel...

Join some of our Prevention team as we discuss the Barbie movie! We discuss our relationship to Barbie growing up, societal expectations, diversity and representation in children's toys, and more! .. Elsie's Recommendation: Watching the animated Barbie movies! (Some of our favorites: Rapunzel, Swan Lake, and Princess and the Pauper!)  Access the episode transcript at the link below. https:...

Join the Prevention team as they visit with community Social Worker, Natalie Ortiz-Lovince, on all things mental health, health equity, and community work...Elsie's Recommendation: Take the time to familiarize yourself with the mental health resources in your community! Access the episode transcript at the link below.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P7xE6rTbfHJ6WBJFfxItQCtHFanikpEZHWzwvvIOj...

This week our Prevention team tackles the topic of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! April is SAAM, and there are so many different ways to get involved. In this episode our team talks about jut a few of the people and movements that have done so much to bring awareness and support to survivors. . . Monica's Recommendation: Amanda Nguyen's Memoir, "Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope".  ...

Join the Prevention and Education team as they discuss the themes and takeaways from the movie Elemental! In this episode we reflect on our relationships with anger, and what traditions we have in our lives. . . Elsie's recommendation: Take some time to go outside, look at the clouds and describe what shapes you see! Access the episode transcript at the link below! https://docs.google.com/document...

Join our Prevention and Education team as they visit with members of the Community Organization, Blaccent! Learn alongside our team and they discover all of the incredible work being done in our community! .. Mónica's Recommendation: Checking out Blaccent and their upcoming events! You can find them on Instagram @blaccent.inc Access the episode transcript at the link below. https://docs.google...

Join the Prevention and Education Team as they each share what they learned about some of the impacts of incredible women and their social movements throughout history, and in our very own community! From the Suffragette movement to the current dedication and community care of Heaven Lee, we celebrate some of the many ways that women have and are changing the world around us. . . Mónica's Recommen...

Join our Prevention and Education team as they discuss the movie, "A Bug's Life"! We recently hosted a community movie night to watch A Bug's Life and review some of our discussion questions during this episode! . . Kyla's Recommendation: Check something out of your public library! Book, movie, audio book, anything! Access the episode transcript at the link below! https://doc...

Our P&E Team met with Sarah Freeland, the Assistant Director of the Waco-McLennan County Library to discuss all the ways that the library is engaging with our community! Join us as we discuss the many different ways the library is not only a place to check-out stories, but also a place working to help us connect with and learn our own stories. . . Mónica's Recommendation: Getting a library...

Even though Lunar New Year recently came to a close, our Prevention and Education wanted to dedicate some time to learning about some of the rich traditions surrounding the holiday. Join our team as they share their Chinese Zodiacs, and a little of what they learned about Lunar New Year!. . Mónica's Recommendation: Learn about ways you can get involved in Lunar New Year festivities in your are...

This week, our Prevention and Education team reflect on the lyrics and message of Kehlani's song, "Border". Listen along as they discuss the impact of the stigma around mental health and diagnoses, and how songs like "Border" can help change the conversations we have. . . Mónica's Recommendation: Listen to "Border" by Kehlani! Access the episode transcript at the link below. https://docs.google.co...

Welcome back to another season of Real-ationship Goals! We're so excited to kick off season 8 with a very special episode. This week, we're joined by three youth from our community to talk about all things healthy relationships. . . Access the episode transcript here . Advocacy Center Crisis Hotline (254) 752-7233 or (888) 867-7233. Follow us on Instagram at @ACCVC_Prevention to connect wi...

This week on Real-ationship Goals our team discusses Disability Justice, and some of the incredible activists who have dedicated themselves to increasing accessibility and changing the way we talk and think about disability. . . Mónica's Recommendation: Check out content made by disabled content creators and center the voices of folks with disabilities! Access the episode transcript at the link be...

In this week's episode our Prevention Team discusses and reflects on the lyrics to Megan Maroney's song, "Am I Okay?" This is our last Media Analysis of the season, so be sure and let us know what media you want us to look at next season! . . Kyla's Recommendation: Checking out your Spotify (or your preferred music platform's) Wrapped! Access the episode transcript at the link below! https://docs....

This week's episode we celebrate all of the incredible men and boys work toward ending gender-based and sexual violence! The work to end sexual violence involves all of us, and we couldn't do it without some of the incredible men and boys in our lives and organizations! . . Elsie's Recommendation: Tony Porter's TEDTalk, "A Call to Men" Access the episode transcript at the link below! https://docs....

In this week's episode of Real-ationship Goals, our team discusses the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar. We reflect on using trauma and violence as fuel or "gotcha" moments in the artists' songs, and how we can engage critically with the music we're consuming! . . Mónica's Recommendation: Rethink the beefs you're getting involved in! Access the episode transcript at the link below! ht...

This week we have the opportunity to chat with and celebrate the work of the incredible, Sol Bautista! Sol's done incredible work both in and out of Waco, and we're so grateful that we got to chat about creativity, relationships, and so so much more! *Content Warning: Infrequent use of strong language* . . Access the episode transcript . Advocacy Center Crisis Hotline (254) 752-7233 or (888) 867-7...

Join the P&E Team as they learn more about aspects of Indigenous and Native American culture. November is Native American Heritage Month and we want to dedicate a specific time and space to acknowledging the rich and diverse culture of the Native American and Indigenous peoples. We continue to try and educate ourselves on the history of the land that we are currently on, and we encourage you t...

This week our Prevention and Education team discusses one of their favorite movies of this year: Inside Out 2! Join us as we think about conflicting emotions, what emotions drive our consoles, and our favorite parts of the movie. . . Arianna's Recommendation: The Texas State Fair! Access the episode transcript at the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wpgdcP0O5ykuZ-vLLiDQ9F4HwGbnqMeJy...

The Prevention Team is back this week, and this time they're chatting with local community member, business owner, and mental health professional, Jaja Chen, LCSW. Join us as we talk about Cha Community, Waco's Asian Leaders Network, private practice, and community engagement. . . Mónica's Recommendation: Go try Cha Community! (Mónica's order: Vegan Dumplings and a Matcha!) Access the episode tran...

This week's episode, our Prevention and Education team highlights different individuals, groups, and traditions that all play a significant role in Hispanic culture and history. Come learn alongside us during this Special Topics episode all about Hispanic Heritage Month! . . Access the episode transcript at the link below! https://docs.google.com/document/d/12jNNrXXsYMOWaPSSF53FxymEUU8Rglzj_wgI7iB...

Welcome back to another episode of Real-ationship Goals! Our team's excited to break down the lyrics of Demi Lovato's song, "29"! Relationship Goal: Take some time this week to reflect on the lyrics of your current favorite song. What's being said, how are they speaking about themselves and others? Recommendation: Taking a walk in a local park! . . Access the episode transcri...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another awesome season of Real-ationship Goals. We wanted to kick off this season by giving you a chance to get to know some of your hosts for this season, plus we've got some new faces around the podcast mic! . . Access the episode transcript at the link below! https://docs.google.com/document/d/109V6hgYb1C0hNa7u3baqU6sptpmqsgstNJ-idW1C6Ms/edit?usp=sharing Advocac...

We're kicking off this summer with a special Pride Month Panel! Thank you so much to our panelists for being willing to share their thoughts and experiences with us. Below are more resources if you want to be more involved with the LGBTQ+ community in Waco:Website: wacopridenetwork.orgInstagram: wpridenetwork and baylor_gayFacebook: Waco Pride Network..Access the episode transcript at the link...

Join the P&E Team as they discuss three influential people from the AANHPI communities in honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! . . Maria's Recommendation: Planting a plant! Access the episode transcript at the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14h-D_-PlsTrMURUfyrsN6HczWiX8TSSjIZOdh7tsoDs/edit?usp=sharing Advocacy Center Crisis Hotline (254)...