Martie Bernicker

The SpeakUp! Podcast

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Welcome to The SpeakUp! Podcast, where we bring you insights and expertise gained from over two decades of helping youth arrive at adulthood healthy, safe, and prepared by fostering open conversations and positive relationships with caring adults. With over two decades of experience engaging with 35,000 youth and families, we're here to share transformative insights on parent-teen communication and relationship strategies. In this space, we aim to build a community of support around young people, led by our Executive Director, Martie Bernicker, and esteemed guests like Dr. Ken Ginsburg, Dr....

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Martie Bernicker

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See Teens as Problem-Solvers, Not Problems to be Solved with Dr. Ken Ginsburg 28.10.2025 33:50

In this latest SpeakUp! podcast episode, Martie Bernicker, the Executive Director of SpeakUp!, interviews Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a renowned expert in adolescent medicine and resilience-building, about viewing teens as problem-solvers rather than problems. Dr. Ginsburg emphasizes a strength-based approach, recognizing teens as experts in their own lives and encouraging parents to foster open communicati...

Courage Over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game with Dr. Mitch Greene 11.09.2025 40:33

In Episode 5 of The SpeakUp! Podcast, "Courage Over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game," host Martie Bernicker and guest Dr. Mitchell Greene delve into the mental challenges faced by young athletes. They explore how parents and caring adults can support teens through sports’ ups and downs, focusing on managing negative self-talk, recovering from injuries, and m...

Navigating Conversations about Drugs and Alcohol with Your Teens: A Discussion with Ethos Treatment Co-Founder Mike Blanche 29.07.2025 37:00

In this episode of The SpeakUp! Podcast, host Martie Bernicker welcomes Michael Blanche, Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Ethos Treatment, to discuss the crucial topic of teen substance use. Martie and Mike explore current trends in teen substance abuse, the influence of social media and peer pressure, and the importance of ongoing, open conversations between parents and teens. They offer...

Moving from Control to Influence: A Conversation with Dr. Steve Treat 19.05.2025 29:43

In this episode of The SpeakUp! Podcast, Dr. Steve Treat, a seasoned therapist and former CEO of Council for Relationships, discusses how parents can shift from controlling to influencing their teenagers through stronger relationships. Engaged by Martie Bernicker, Executive Director of SpeakUp!, Dr. Treat emphasizes the power of genuine relationships built over time, advocating for parents to be p...

Unpacking Teen Stress: A Conversation with Dr. Ken Ginsburg 08.04.2025 39:53

In this episode of The SpeakUp! Podcast, host Martie Bernicker welcomes Dr. Ken Ginsburg to discuss the pressing issue of teen stress. They explore the various stressors that teens face today, the biological mechanisms of stress, and how parents can effectively support their teens in managing stress. Dr. Ginsburg shares his expertise on adolescent resilience, providing valuable insights and practi...

Learning From My Mistakes: A Conversation with SpeakUp! Founder Martie Gillin 03.01.2025 32:49

In SpeakUp!’s inaugural podcast episode, Executive Director, Martie Bernicker, and Program Director, Erica Talley, interview Martie Gillin, the founder of SpeakUp!. Inspired by her son’s AIDS-related death in 1992, Martie Gillin started SpeakUp! to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, later evolving it into a platform for open dialogue among youth. Martie shares her shift from a traditional parenting minds...