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The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Episodes
45 episodes
Passion to Action with Kappa Delta FSU
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.
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Home Visiting 101 with Executive Director Rebekkah Sheetz, MSW
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Rebekkah Sheetz, MSW, Executive Director of Healthy Families Florida.
Get to Know Help me Grow - Interview with Liz Randall
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.
Author, Autism Advocate and Mom - Interview with Sandra Velazquez
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Sandra Velazquez, autism advocate, mother, and author of Call Me Tunes and Tunes: Goes on a Field Trip.
Introducing Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 - Interview with Chesley Richardson and Shelby Garner
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.Episo...
Protective Factors Trainings - Interview with Kalisha Staten
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Kalisha Staten, who is a Training Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse Florida.Episode recorded March 6, 2026.
Circle of Parents - Interview with Keller Stout
In this episode, Shelby Garner interviews Keller Stout, who is the Programs Coordinator at Prevent Child Abuse Florida.Episode recorded January 22, 2026.
Research and Program Evaluation - Interview with Dr. Kayla Thomas
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.
Motivational Interviewing with Robin Hart
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...
"Blues During the Period of PURPLE Crying®" - Interview with Shelby Garner
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...
Interview with Dr. Jeanne O'Kon
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.
Interview with Rebecca Harvin and Haven Retreats
Rebecca Harvin, founder of Haven Retreats discusses foster and adoptive parent burnout and coping skills for all members of the family.
Interview with Robin Hassler Thompson, JD, MA, Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)
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
Interview with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp
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 m...
Interview with Mama Yata, Melanin Mothers Meet CEO & Founder
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, Tri...
Interview with Jackie Hester of Parenting Matters
In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Jackie Hester, TBRI Practitioner with Parenting Matters, about emotional regulation and positive parenting tips. Episode recorded October 30, 20...
Interview with John (Mike) McCormick with Florida Poison Control
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!
Nonviolent Communication - Interview with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method
Host Heather Jones discusses Nonviolent Communication with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method and Author of "
Interview with Stacey Hoaglund, President of the Autism Society of Florida
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 ...
Interview with Curtis Campogni
In this episode, Heather Jones talks with Curtis Campogni, founder of Speak4MC. Recorded April 28, 2023.
Introducing our new Executive Director, Chesley Richardson!
In this episode, Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews the new Executive Director for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, Chesley Richardson.
Interview with Phil Scarpelli of Brevard Family Partnership/Brevard C.A.R.E.S.
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews Brevard Family Partnership President and CEO Phil Scarpelli.Brevard Family Partnership is a community-based care lead agency c...
Circle of Parents Interview with Heather Jones
In Chris Lolley's farewell episode of The Pinwheel Podcast, he talks with Project Coordinator Heather Jones about the statewide Circle of Parents peer support groups.Learn mo...