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Champions for Youth Podcast

Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth

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The Champions for Youth Podcast brings together trailblazers in youth advocacy, education, and public health at the forefront of creating impactful change as they reveal their motivations to take action and strategies that make a difference in their communities. Join us for inspirational bi-monthly conversations to empower any youth-facing professional with actionable insights for combatting health behavior challenges youth face in communities every day.
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What’s really inside a vape, why are so many young people addicted, and what can we do about it? The CDC reports vapes/e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students in the United States. Communities across the country are searching for answers about the risks these products pose and need to be rooted …
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What does grief look like in a young person, and how do we support them when that grief stems from something as devastating as an overdose? As fentanyl-related deaths continue to rise among youth, more and more young people are navigating sudden, unimaginable loss. In this episode, we explore what it takes to truly show up for them, not just with s…
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How can we use social media as an effectively tool for positive change in childhood nutrition? We sit down with Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian, public health expert, and founder of Kids Eat in Color. We explore how short-form storytelling rooted in empathy helped her become one of the most trusted childhood nutrition influencers, followed …
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What does it really take to build youth programs that actually create a movement towards change? In this conversation, we explore why successful youth health initiatives are rarely one-and-done. From forming unexpected partnerships to navigating barriers, we unpack how staying flexible and listening closely can lead to the most meaningful impact. W…
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How are we supposed to stay motivated in today’s ever-changing times and shake the feeling of ‘being stuck?' In this conversation, we explore how your purpose becomes a source of motivation when resources feel scarce and the path forward isn’t always clear. We talk about the courage it takes to step into opportunities before you know exactly where …
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What if getting young people moving was one of the simplest, yet overlooked tools we have for improving their health, focus, and sense of belonging? From classroom transitions to community partnerships, we explore what happens when movement becomes part of everyday culture, not just something reserved for sports or PE. We hear how movement improves…
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What if the intersection of food, culture, and community holds the key to solving some of the more pressing health challenges facing youth? In this conversation we dive into how nutrition is more than science, it’s personal. We explore how food traditions can both nourish and shed light on barriers, how systems of inequality influence what ends up …
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What if the future of public health doesn’t depending on more programs, but on empowering more young people who believe in them? In this episode, we explore how one person’s lived experience and a spark of encouragement led to the creation of a movement to build a pipeline of change for the next generation of health leaders. Take a listen and learn…
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What if saving lives started with teaching the truth; early, often, and without shame? In this episode, we learn how one personal tragedy turned into a mission to expose the real dangers of fentanyl and help young people make informed lifesaving decisions. We learn that education rooted in honesty and empathy, not fear, can help teens make safer ch…
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What if the first step to solving some of the most pressing youth mental health challenges wasn’t a policy or a program, but a peer-supported conversation? In this episode, we hear how one teenager turned her personal struggle with anxiety into a national platform for change. Through vulnerability, persistence, and advocacy, she’s helping reshape h…
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What if the boldest form of representation wasn’t just about being seen, but about showing up loudly in spaces that never expected you — like America's biggest stage? Noticing a lack of Deaf representation put Justina on a path toward empowerment at a young age. She started interpreting music in American Sign Language at age 8. Now, it's her job — …
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What if kids learned nutrition the same way they learned to read? In this episode, we explore how everyday food habits and routines can lay the foundation for lifelong health. We talk about why modeling matters, how nutrition and literacy are deeply connected, and what it takes to overcome the real barriers families face when trying to build health…
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What if the key to leadership wasn’t about having it all figured out, but believing that you’re ready to begin? This episode is all about building confidence, trusting your voice, and creating space for young people to step into leadership, especially when the path isn’t clearly marked. We dive into how clarity, courage, and lived experience can be…
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In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, this episode highlights a powerful story of recovery, creativity, and community-based harm reduction. We’ll learn how a conceptual artist, and person in long-term recovery, is transforming how young people engage with overdose prevention. Through his Free Naloxone Bike project and Rams in Recovery …
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What if the key to solving some of the biggest health challenges young people face today started long before they even set foot in a classroom? We will explore how early childhood experiences shape lifelong health including our genetics and biology. From the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to the hidden struggles many families face, …
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How do you get young people to actually change their behaviors and make healthier choices? In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Rescue Agency, Jeff Jordan—a powerhouse in behavior change marketing—to uncover messaging strategies that are truly making an impact. This conversation dives into evidence-based tactics and the power of storyte…
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What happens when young people take the lead in shaping the future of health in their communities? In this debut episode, we’re diving into the impact of youth-driven advocacy with the changemakers from an influential youth-led movement, Y Street. From tackling tobacco use prevention to driving policy change, these young leaders are proving that re…
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