The SpeakUp! Podcast
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. Steve Treat, Michael Blanche, and Dr. Mitch Greene. From navigating stress and substance use to strengthening relationships and managing mental chatter, each episode dives into vital topics to guide parents and empower teens. Let's create conversations that matter, bridging understanding and fostering growth together.
Episodes
6 episodes
See Teens as Problem-Solvers, Not Problems to be Solved with Dr. Ken Ginsburg
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 pro...
Courage Over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game with Dr. Mitch Greene
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 p...
Navigating Conversations about Drugs and Alcohol with Your Teens: A Discussion with Ethos Treatment Co-Founder Mike Blanche
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 tee...
Moving from Control to Influence: A Conversation with Dr. Steve Treat
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 ...
Unpacking Teen Stress: A Conversation with Dr. Ken Ginsburg
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 parent...
Learning From My Mistakes: A Conversation with SpeakUp! Founder Martie Gillin
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...