The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families

In the final podcast episode of FY 2025-26, hear highlights and outcomes of the past year from Chesley Richardson, Director of the Prevention Services Unit and Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida at the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. Episode recorded June 30, 2026.

In this episode, Assistant Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida Shelby Garner talks with Andrew Faulkner. He is a high school football coach, weightlifting coach, PE teacher, Gallaudet University graduate, and also Shelby's husband! In addition to mentoring and coaching teens at school, he and Shelby have been foster parents, welcoming three children into their home. Coach and Shelby discu...

In this episode, Shelby Garner, Prevent Child Abuse Florida 's Assistant Director, reflects on the importance of father figures and the impact a trusted adult has on a child's life.

In this episode, guest host Patrick Childers interviews Bruce "BJ" Develle, a licensed clinical social worker with experience in community behavioral health, child welfare, school systems, and leadership development. 

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Aden's Mum (Sarah Perry), President of the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund and Founder of the Aden Perry Hero Life Ring Initiative.

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Natalia Pineda, the Director of Philanthropy and Community Service for Kappa Delta at Florida State University. This episode was recorded on 4/30/2026.

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Rebekkah Sheetz, MSW, Executive Director of Healthy Families Florida .

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Liz Randall, Senior Director of Help Me Grow Florida and one of Florida's Act Early Ambassadors for the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program.

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Sandra Velazquez, autism advocate, mother, and author of Call Me Tunes and Tunes: Goes on a Field Trip.

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Chesley Richardson, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida , and Shelby Garner, Assistant Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida. Episode recorded March 10, 2026.

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Kalisha Staten, who is a Training Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse Florida . Episode recorded March 6, 2026.

In this episode, Shelby Garner interviews Keller Stout, who is the Programs Coordinator at Prevent Child Abuse Florida . Episode recorded January 22, 2026.

In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Dr. Kayla Thomas, who is the Director of Research, Evaluation & Systems at the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida . Episode recorded June 20, 2025.

In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Robin Hart about Motivational Interviewing. Robin is a trainer with 30 years of experience working with the Ounce and Healthy Families Florida. Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be used every single day, even in our personal lives. It is an opportunity for us to have real conversations with people who are considering change and all the obstacles that come...

Host Heather Jones speaks with Shelby Garner, Period of PURPLE Crying ® Project Coordinator for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, about the increased crying phase of an infant's normal development, what parents should expect, and ways they can cope with a crying baby. Episode recorded May 15, 2025.

Join us this episode with Dr. Jeanne O'Kon, an accomplished psychologist with 45+ years of experience, as we talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their effect on mental, emotional, and physical health. 

Rebecca Harvin, founder of Haven Retreats discusses foster and adoptive parent burnout and coping skills for all members of the family. 

This episode contains content relating to human trafficking and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Project Coordinator Heather Jones speaks with Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Robin Hassler Thompson, JD, MA. Episode recorded June 19, 2024. 

Join us for this episode, where we talk with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp, Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Infant Mental Health Specialist about the ins and outs of child therapy. We discuss play therapy, common misconceptions by parents, and potential signs that therapy could be beneficial for a child.

In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Training Specialist Briana J. Parlor, M.S./Ed. S., and Project Coordinator Heather Jones speak with the CEO & Founder of Melanin Mothers Meet , Trishay “Mama Yata” Young. Episode recorded December 19, 2023.

In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Jackie Hester, TBRI Practitioner with Parenting Matters , about emotional regulation and positive parenting tips.  Episode recorded October 30, 2023.

Join us as we discuss with Mike McCormick the most common types of poisonings among young children and how to put prevention in action to keep them safe!

Host Heather Jones discusses Nonviolent Communication with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method and Author of " My Link to Mildred: Interrupting the Epidemic of Trauma via Nonviolent Communication ." Episode recorded August 7, 2023.

Heather Jones interviews Stacey Hoaglund, the President of the Autism Society of Florida .  They discuss water safety/drowning prevention and the dangers of wandering for a child on the autism spectrum, the rights parent have to request screenings for children, and how the organization is partnering with law enforcement.  Episode recorded on June 15, 2023.

In this episode, Heather Jones talks with Curtis Campogni, founder of Speak4MC .  Recorded April 28, 2023.