The Real with Dr. Wendi
The Real with Dr. Wendi is a practical, hope-filled podcast hosted by Dr. Wendi Watson, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, nonprofit leader, and university professor.
Real conversations on youth mental health, substance use prevention, community resources, and expert strategies for parents, caregivers, youth, and professionals.
Every week, Dr. Wendi delivers actionable tools, prevention strategies, powerful interviews with experts, and real stories that help families and communities navigate anxiety, depression, addiction risks, and the challenges facing today’s youth. Whether you’re a parent worried about your teen’s silence, a caregiver seeking community programs, or a professional supporting families, this podcast gives you the education, resources, and hope you need.
No fluff. No judgment. Just real solutions grounded in clinical expertise and community experience.
New episodes every week.
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Episodes
7 episodes
When Trauma Travels, The Brain, Addiction and breaking generational cycles
When does trauma stop being one person's story and become a family pattern?In Episode 7 of The Real with Dr. Wendi, Dr. Wendi Watson welcomes Stephanie Greer, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Clinical Supervis...
From Student to Scholar to Service: The Power of Giving Back
From Student to Scholar to Service: The Power of Giving BackWhat happens when your personal struggles become the foundation for your purpose?In this episode of The Real with Dr. Wendi, Dr. Wendi Watson sits down with...
From 20 Years of Homelessness & Addiction to a Doctoral Degree | Dr. Michael Watkins
What happens when 20 years of homelessness and 15 years of addiction become the beginning of a story of hope, recovery and transformation?In Episode 5 of The Real with Dr. Wendi, Dr. Wendi Watson talks with Dr. Michael Watkins about his ...
More Than My Mental Illness: A Young Adult's Journey Through ADHD, Anxiety, OCD & Depression
Mental illness does not define a person's identity.In this powerful episode of The Real with Dr. Wendi, Dr. Wendi welcomes Charmie Leza, a neuroscience student at Arizona State University, mental health advocate, Starbucks ...
Understanding Childhood Trauma | From Survivor to Clinician
Childhood trauma doesn't end in childhood—it can shape your relationships, emotional health, confidence, parenting, and overall well-being well into adulthood.In this powerful episode of The Real with Dr. Wendi Podcast, Dr. Wendi ...
Changing the Narrative: Black Fathers, Fatherhood & Family | The Real with Dr. Wendi Ep. 2
What does it truly mean to be a father—and why is it time to change the narrative around Black fatherhood?In Episode 2 of The Real with Dr. Wendi, Dr. Wendi Watson sits down with Rufus Wilson for an honest conversation abou...
Building Resilience: Helping Young People Thrive Through Life's Challenges
What does it really mean to be resilient? Is resilience simply about being strong, or is there more to the story?In the premiere episode of The Real with Dr. Wendi, Dr. Wendi Watson sits down with resilience expert and board-cer...