Real Love Real Talk

Join our hosts, Saladin and Lundynn, as they interview Love Life Now Director, Lovern. Trigger Warning: Episode contains experiences of physical abuse Beyond the Breakup is a powerful cross-generational conversation where teens and an adult survivor sit down face-to-face to unpack toxic relationships, healing, and what real love looks like after harm. In this special episode of Real Love Real Talk...

Join us for a special collaboration with BPHC's Youth Advisory Board and Start Strong. Together, our teens discuss how substance use can affect teen relationships. Resources: -Check out BPHC's Overdose training: https://delvalle.bphc.org/enrol/index.php?id=1042

Listen to our hosts dive into the impact of gender norms, how gender roles are taught from a young age, and who should pay on the first date

In Season 5, Episode 3 of Real Love Real Talk, we’re getting real about one of the toughest decisions you can make—leaving a toxic relationship. From recognizing red flags to overcoming guilt and fear, we break down the steps to prioritize your well-being and move forward with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered how to break free from a toxic cycle, this episode is for you.

Breakups suck—but staying stuck isn’t an option. Ayani and Saladin keep it real about getting over heartbreak without losing yourself in the process. They’re breaking down what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and come back stronger than ever. Tune in and learn how to turn heartache into your greatest comeback story.

Welcome back to Season 5 of Real Love Real Talk ! This season starts with the most important relationship you’ll ever have—the one with yourself. Reese, Madia, and Dios, three Boston teens, sit down to talk about self-worth, confidence, and why loving yourself first is the ultimate glow-up. If you’ve ever questioned your value, this episode is for you.

Today we will be talking about the abusive v unhealthy relationship and how it can have a hold on you for example your physical and emotional health, victims of physical and emotional abuse often come across physical injuries, stress related illnesses, they might also suffer from anxiety and low self-esteem. Social isolation is also a big red flag because the abusers try to isolate their victims f...

Today we're talking about conflict resolution, specifically the different types and its significance. Conflict resolution can be a difficult thing to talk about especially if you aren’t a great problem solver. Taking your emotions and actions into account when dealing with a conflict is very important because it can affect the way you respond towards the situation. Start Strong, a program at t...

In this episode, we will talk about what having a safe space means, and how to create that space if you do not already have one.

In this episode we will be talking about the importance of boundaries, and how creating boundaries are essential for healthy relationships. For more information, visit us at Startstrongboston.org Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startstrong_bphc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startstrongbphc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startstrongbphc/

On this episode you are joined by our Peer Leaders, Alina, Brekhna, and Felisha, to discuss our the Wave of Abuse and the Five Types of Abuse. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle/uB8YdnTttAJAfcw17 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-strong/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/start-...

Today, our Peer Leaders, Chloe, Scarlet, and Hannah, talk about couples, ideas, and events that we all see and interact with on our social media accounts. In this conversation we are discussing pop culture references, having it be informed by the conversations we are having as a team during programming. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle...

Today, our Peer Leaders, Alina and Jurnee, are diving deeper into the topic of warning signs and red flags. Within this episode, they will share out the warning signs that stand out to them, and also provide, with definitions and examples of both manipulate and gaslighting. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle/uB8YdnTttAJAfcw17 --- Send in...

Today, we are joined by two of our Peer Leaders: Chloe & Hannah to discuss the importance of Healthy Friendships and ideas on how to balance them with the other relationships our lives and responsibilities. For more information, visit us at https://thehallsboston.com Take our survey: https://forms.gle/uB8YdnTttAJAfcw17

Today we are joined by Rebekah from the Lt. Gov RESPECTfully campaign  The campaign’s key message is that everyone deserves respect, honesty, and open communication. To learn more tap the links below and follow them at @Respectfullyma on instagram and tiktok and take the RESPECTfully Pledge ( mass.gov/respectfullypledge ) RESPECTfully Quiz: mass.gov/respectfullyquiz Don't forget to take our su...

Take our survey  https://forms.gle/vF2h1Rhu5P1D6YKSA Keep in touch with Shaq LGBTQ+ Youth Services Manager at Boston Glass Instagram: boston_glass www.jri.org/glass | www.facebook.com/BostonGLASS75/ Ways to get support at Schools BCLA - Alejandro Castro BLA - Emily Farmer BLS - Danielle Murray O’Bryant - Chelsea Skone Office of Equity - Carmen Fonseca ( cfonseca2@bostonpublicschools.org ) for...

Today our host Isa and and Peer Leader Malaika have a thoughtful conversation about to "How to Help a Friend" in an unhealthy or abusive relationship.   Take our survey https://forms.gle/i4sahbqH5QDfNJVj8 Please check out all of the mentioned resources below Local-In Boston  Casa Myrna https://casamyrna.org/get-support/ - SafeLink hotline advocates are multilingual, and all calls to Safe...

On today's episode Start Strong Teens and Members of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) Youth Leadership Corps come together to talk about free services teens can access at BARCC, how to help a friend that may be in an unsafe relationship, as well as the importance of ending rape culture.  Take our survey https://forms.gle/fHzWSBRTLskUtzQH6 More Info on BARCC BARCC mission is to end s...

Learn about communication style and how create healthy boundaries a relationships with Mental Health Professional and Senior Training Manager Benjamin Rasado. Hosted by Start Strong Alum Isa and Peer Leaders Camron and Fredrick. Take our survey https://forms.gle/fHzWSBRTLskUtzQH6

In the this episode Start Strong Peer Leaders Scania and Hannah take a deep dive into the world of Consent with Meagan Hemeon Program Director of Health Resource Center. Stay in touch with Meagan and the Health Resource Center on Tiktok and on their website   tiktok @youth_ish Website The Health Resource Center Websites Meagan mentioned : https://sexetc.org https://sexetc.org/action-center/sex-in-...

Real Love Real Talk is kicking off  Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, as Start Strong Peer Leaders and Adults come together to discuss the many Types of Relationships people have. 

In this episode, Start Strong Peer Leaders, alumni, and staff wrap up our first season of the Real Love Real Talk podcast! Listen to our teens' reflections on navigating racial identity, communication, and consent.  Take our survey to tell us what we should talk about next season! (https://bit.ly/3gNIRIU) 

In this episode, Start Strong Peer Leaders (Olivia and Norda) discuss our Types of Relationships Activity and their reflections on "informal" and "formal" relationships. This activity encourages our young people to consider key characteristics in a healthy partnership, such as consent, boundary-setting, and communication. At the end of the episode, Olivia and Norda also give ti...

In this episode, Start Strong Peer Leaders (Elyz'sa, Camron, and Miolany) discuss our True View Tool and their reflections on visual media. While this tool was originally designed to critically analyze relationship characteristics, our teens switch seamlessly to talking about messages in social media, which has become so prevalent in their lives.  Start Strong Tool: True View Tool

We're wrapping up Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with our second episode of Real Love Real Talk. Listen to our Peer Leaders (Franka and Mikayle) along with a Start Strong alumna (Kelly) talk about Start Strong's Sound Nutrition Label. This tool encourages reflections on and critical thought about the songs young people listen to and the impact of song lyrics on their experiences with...