Champions for Youth Podcast
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.
Champions for Youth Podcast
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth Through Empathy, Storytelling, and Upstream Mental Health Support with It Gets Better
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How do we create safe spaces and supportive communities that help LGBTQ+ youth thrive without being defined by a single part of who they are?
In this episode, we explore how empathy, storytelling, and youth voice can help LGBTQ+ youth feel seen, supported, and connected. We also discuss why active listening and youth involvement are critical to creating programs that resonate with young people and keep them engaged.
Listen as we learn how a youth-informed mental health platform is helping LGBTQ+ youth build resilience, agency, and self-awareness — giving them tools to navigate challenges before they become crises.
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