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“Beyond Risk and Back” is a beacon of hope for parents grappling with the most harrowing challenges of teen parenting. This distinguished podcast, ranking in the top 3% of parenting podcasts globally, serves as an essential resource for mothers, fathers, and caregivers who are on the brink, of dealing with teenagers facing severe issues such as addiction, mental health crises, and the dangers of trafficking. Target Audience: The core listeners are parents—80% mothers—whose teenagers are not just at risk but are in the throes of life-threatening struggles. From dealing with the aftermath of suicide attempts and overdoses to battling the grip of addiction and the scars of abuse, the audience of “Beyond Risk and Back” seeks solace, understanding, and effective strategies to pull their children back from the edge. Content and Format: With over 275 compelling episodes, the podcast features a blend of expert insights and moving personal stories of recovery and resilience. Each episode spotlights survivors of the ”four A’s”—Addiction, Abuse, Assault, and Abandonment—offering their raw, unfiltered experiences to listeners as proof that a turnaround is within reach. Host Profile: The show is anchored by a veteran parent coach with 25 years of experience, who has also established and managed the most successful treatment center for teens in the U.S. for 15 years. His deep expertise provides listeners with tactics to navigate every conceivable family crisis. Scope of Topics: “Beyond Risk and Back” delves into provocative and urgent issues that today’s teens face daily. The range of topics is exhaustive—from the reality of active shooter drills and suicide to the complexities of teen sexuality and the dark world of trafficking. The podcast does not shy away from the gritty truths of video game addiction, pornography, drug abuse, self-harm, and personality disorders, ensuring that there is wisdom and guidance for every parent’s struggle. Mission: The mission is clear: to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to keep their teens alive and guide them toward a healthier future. For the seasoned audience members or those newly seeking guidance, “Beyond Risk and Back” is more than a podcast—it’s a community and a lifeline for parents in the most trying times.
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Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Jennifer tells her incredible story of addiction and recovery in this episode of Rock Bottom, a NEW Beyond Risk and Back Series. From hopeless to leadership. From funerals to filmmaking. Jennifer's story is pure and powerful.
Jennifer Gonzales is the founder of HealthGenYZ, an organization supporting the health of young adults. HealthGenYZ provides insights on health issues and opportunities for young adults and their families, donations to schools, charities, nonprofits, and scholarship opportunities as well as large giveaways and random prizes to enhance the lives of our readers. Support us for free by signing up for our newsletter at https://healthgenyz.com/newsletter/ or taking one of our surveys at https://healthgenyz.com/hgyz_surveys/
One of Jennifer's donations with HealthGenYZ was to co-executive produce a web series created by and starring extremely talented young adults called Generation Z web series found on YouTube. The series follows 5 teens in a therapy support group addressing issues prevalent in teens today such as anxiety, depression, anger, bulimia, and familial stress.
Before starting HealthGenYZ, Jennifer has worked for over 15 years in the health and employee benefits industry. Currently, she also works with employers to reduce overall healthcare costs and increase workplace productivity by engaging employees in cost-saving behaviors with HooPayz. She also continues to run a prescription assistance program called Oregon Rx Card that donates back to Children’s Miracle Network of Hospitals. Jennifer also enjoys cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, audiobooks and playing with her dog.
Jennifer is grateful to hear any feedback or interest you may have, you can reach her at jenn@healthgenyz.com.
Genearation Z webseries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvsK8Qis84y8ypA-5syQPg
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