Voices of the Valley

In this episode of Voices of the Valley , Izzy sits down with Colorado State Attorney General Phil Weiser for an important conversation about youth substance use and how it connects to mental health. Together, they talk about why many young people turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and pressure, and why substance use is often a sign of deeper emotional pain, no...

In this episode of Voices of the Valley , host Izzy sits down with local Steamboat Springs athlete Reise Wilson to talk about something most young athletes never expect: the mental toll of being sidelined by injury. After tearing her ACL, meniscus, and MCL during a ski competition, Reise went from training daily to suddenly being unable to do the sport she loved. Together, they dive into the emoti...

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Izzy and guest co-host Makayla open up about suicide prevention and mental health, covering warning signs, risk factors, and how youth can support one another. Knowing what to do can save a life. This episode features 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline, as our highlighted community resource for information on where to turn to if you or a loved one n...

In this powerful episode of Voices of the Valley , Ford Fontaine, a local youth, opens up about their personal journey with mental health struggles growing up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Ford shares the reality of looking like everything is fine on the outside while silently battling more than anyone knew on the inside. Through raw and honest conversation, we explore the gap between how life a...