Eugene & Donna Perry

Young People Nation

Religion EN ↓ 183 episodes

Welcome to Young People Nation! A podcast hosted Eugene & Donna Perry. We believe that young people need resources to deal with the problems that they will face in their life, and our goal is to bring those resources to live through conversations with experts in their field. We talk about mental health, youth support, and mentoring through Christian values.

Author

Eugene & Donna Perry

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Fear of Making Decisions and Anxiety 21.09.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Michael Fortino this week, an actor deeply involved in his community who you may have seen in “Stranger Things” on Netflix. In our third session Michael tells us about how his anxiety has affected his life, how he started to recognize what his anxiety was, and how he manages in the day to day. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suici...

The Effects of Abandonment and Rejection 14.09.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Michael Fortino this week, an actor deeply involved in his community who you may have seen in “Stranger Things” on Netflix. In our second session we continue our conversation about Michael’s childhood, how abandonment and rejection affected his parents, and how that influenced him growing up. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicid...

Witnessing Death At The Age of Seven 07.09.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Michael Fortino this week, an actor deeply involved in his community who you may have seen in “Stranger Things” on Netflix. In our first session, we talk about a traumatic event he endured at the age of seven: witnessing the death of a classmate. Michael tells us how he found a way to overcome his trauma and how he lives with it every day.  If you are anyone you kn...

PTSD From A Civilian Life 24.08.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Jonathan Barnes, a promising young man in the community who helps bring out the brighter side of adults and children. This session, they discuss Jonathan’s diagnosis of PTSD and the buildup to that diagnosis in his adult life.  If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or feeling lost due to addiction call the national suicide prev...

Dealing With Built Up Trauma As A Teenager 17.08.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Jonathan Barnes, a promising young man in the community who helps bring out the brighter side of adults and children. This session, Jonathan talks about how he managed to cope with his trauma later in life and how his music created an outlet for him to deal with that trauma. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or feeling lost...

Created Community 10.08.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Jonathan Barnes, a promising young man in the community who helps bring out the brighter side of adults and children. This session, they continue to discuss Jonathan’s life and how he created a community of people on the outside so that he could help others deal with their troubles as well. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide,...

Childhood Bullying 03.08.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Jonathan Barnes, a promising young man in the community who helps bring out the brighter side of adults and children. This session, they discuss Johnathan’s childhood, how he was bullied, and how he overcame that adversity and became the young man he is today.. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or feeling lost due to addict...

Surrendering To Help Others 20.07.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry Sit down with Brian better known as "Levi" in the community to discuss his trouble with substance abuse, and how he overcame it and now assists others. In our fourth session Levi shares the insights he has gained from his journey., and how those he loves have helped him along the way. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or feeling lost...

Connecting His Struggle to Others' 13.07.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry Sit down with Brian better known as "Levi" in the community to discuss his trouble with substance abuse, and how he overcame it and now assists others. In the third session we discuss how Levi now uses his story to connect with people who are struggling with addiction. He also talks about his decision to surrender and the power behind that. If you are anyone you know is deal...

The Breaking Point 06.07.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry Sit down with Brian better known as "Levi" in the community to discuss his trouble with substance abuse, and how he overcame it and now assists others. Our second session takes us to Levi's time as a CEO and the success that did not make him happy. We also discuss the point where Levi finally broke down and got help. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, tho...

Troubled Teen and Troubled Life 29.06.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry Sit down with Brian better known as "Levi" in the community to discuss his trouble with substance abuse, and how he overcame it and now assists others. In this first session we discuss how Levi's time in athletics took him to a dark place, his familial issues, and his father and how it led to his addiction. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of s...

Survivor Mode Vs. Crashing 08.06.2023

This week on Young People Nation, we sit down with Coach Bri and Student Athlete Caleb Leatherwood to discuss what it's like being a young person today and how the many pressures of life from your environment can both positively and negatively affect your development. Coach Bri is a teacher and high school Volleyball coach and Big Sister to Caleb who is currently a student, athlete, and active mem...

Inclusion and Exclusion With Your Peers 01.06.2023

This week on Young People Nation, we sit down with Coach Bri and Student Athlete Caleb Leatherwood to discuss what it's like being a young person today and how the many pressures of life from your environment can both positively and negatively affect your development. Coach Bri is a teacher and high school Volleyball coach and Big Sister to Caleb who is currently a student, athlete, and active mem...

Building Trust With The Younger Generation 25.05.2023

This week on Young People Nation, we sit down with Coach Bri and Student Athlete Caleb Leatherwood to discuss what it's like being a young person today and how the many pressures of life from your environment can both positively and negatively affect your development. Coach Bri is a teacher and high school Volleyball coach and Big Sister to Caleb who is currently a student, athlete, and active mem...

Understanding Gen Z 18.05.2023

This week on Young People Nation, we sit down with Coach Bri and Student Athlete Caleb Leatherwood to discuss what it's like being a young person today and how the many pressures of life from your environment can both positively and negatively affect your development. Coach Bri is a teacher and high school Volleyball coach and Big Sister to Caleb who is currently a student, athlete, and active mem...

The Importance Of The No Judgement Zone 11.05.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Chashawana “Passionate” Wesby and Vanessa”Most Elevated Deepness” Meyers to discuss mental health and mental health awareness for the young and the old. In this fourth session they talk all about how important it is in therapy to create a judgement free atmosphere. If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or feeling lost due to ad...

Inclusion Verses Exclusion and How It Affects People Mentally 04.05.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Chashawana “Passionate” Wesby and Vanessa”Most Elevated Deepness” Meyers to discuss mental health and mental health awareness for the young and the old. In this third session they discuss how inclusion and exclusion can affect a person mentally.  If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or feeling lost due to addiction call the na...

Taking The Restriction/Stigma/Superstition Off Mental Health 27.04.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Chashawana “Passionate” Wesby and Vanessa”Most Elevated Deepness” Meyers to discuss mental health and mental health awareness for the young and the old. In this second session they talk all about the stigma surrounding mental health treatment and how to overcome it.    If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or feeling lost due t...

Therapy and Connecting With The Right Therapist 20.04.2023

Eugene and Donna Perry talk with Chashawana “Passionate” Wesby and Vanessa”Most Elevated Deepness” Meyers to discuss mental health and mental health awareness for the young and the old. In this first session they get into the importance of seeking out therapy and  finding the therapist that’s  the right fit for you.     If you are anyone you know is dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, or...

How To Build A Healthy Blended Family 13.04.2023

This week on Young People Nation we are speaking with married couple Kenya and Tiffany Hodge. Tiffany is a licensed master social worker, owner of Tiffany Empowers LLC, and host of the "Catch This Now" Podcast. Kenya is a DJ and craftsman. Both are very open about their parenting six children and highly involved in the community. In our fourth session we're talking all about how to build a blended...

Blended Family Boundaries 06.04.2023

This week on Young People Nation we are speaking with married couple Kenya and Tiffany Hodge. Tiffany is a licensed master social worker, owner of Tiffany Empowers LLC, and host of the "Catch This Now" Podcast. Kenya is a DJ and craftsman. Both are very open about their parenting six children and highly involved in the community. In our third session we're talking all about how to set up boundarie...

How Being Too Available Is A Problem 30.03.2023

This week on Young People Nation we are speaking with married couple Kenya and Tiffany Hodge. Tiffany is a licensed master social worker, owner of Tiffany Empowers LLC, and host of the "Catch This Now" Podcast. Kenya is a DJ and craftsman. Both are very open about their parenting six children and highly involved in the community. In our second session we're talking all about setting boundaries wit...

Marriage Boundaries/Wife Vs. Husband 23.03.2023

This week on Young People Nation we are speaking with married couple Kenya and Tiffany Hodge. Tiffany is a licensed master social worker, owner of Tiffany Empowers LLC, and host of the "Catch This Now" Podcast. Kenya is a DJ and craftsman. Both are very open about their parenting six children and highly involved in the community. In our first session we're talking all about how to set appropriate...

Childhood Impact on Marriage & Relationships 16.03.2023

This week on Young People Nation we are speaking with two newlyweds Kiara and Kaileel Brooks. In our fourth session we talk about how to set boundaries between your married family and the family you were born into. We also discuss how trauma in your childhood can affect your married life.

Insecurities & Self Esteem 09.03.2023

This week on Young People Nation we are speaking with two newlyweds Kiara and Kaileel Brooks. In our third session, we talk all about how to deal with personal insecurities and grow your self-esteem. We also discuss how insecurities can affect your family relationships and your marriage.

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