Champions for Youth Podcast

In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, this episode highlights a powerful story of recovery, creativity, and community-based harm reduction. We’ll learn how a conceptual artist, and person in long-term recovery, is transforming how young people engage with overdose prevention. Through his Free Naloxone Bike project and Rams in Recovery at Virginia Commonwealth University, John is meeti...

What if the key to solving some of the biggest health challenges young people face today started long before they even set foot in a classroom? We will explore how early childhood experiences shape lifelong health including our genetics and biology. From the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to the hidden struggles many families face, we’re diving deep into the root causes of health d...

How do you get young people to actually change their behaviors and make healthier choices? In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Rescue Agency, Jeff Jordan—a powerhouse in behavior change marketing—to uncover messaging strategies that are truly making an impact. This conversation dives into evidence-based tactics and the power of storytelling to craft campaigns that actually resonate wi...

What happens when young people take the lead in shaping the future of health in their communities? In this debut episode, we’re diving into the impact of youth-driven advocacy with the changemakers from an influential youth-led movement, Y Street. From tackling tobacco use prevention to driving policy change, these young leaders are proving that real change starts with their voices. You’ll hear fi...