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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.
Episodes
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Christy is a return guest on BRAB, this time, giving parents the 101 on social media dangers. Christy Alten Osmera is the adolescent Program Director at Keystone Treatment and shares her wealth of knowledge as a therapist AND a mother. This is another look into the basic dangers of Social Media and the role it plays shaping our youth...and ourselves!
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Robb Kelly, PhD is a world-renowned addiction expert who believes in treating the problem, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to RECOVER their lives from the disease of addiction.
Based on his own experiences working with addicts and alcoholics over the last 20 years, combined with a PhD in psychology, and as a recovered alcoholic himself – he is a triple threat against the disease of addiction.
Dr. Kelly’s philosophy may seem unconventional and unorthodox. But, they are based on extensive research and behavior studies that he conducted over the last 20 years. He pulls the disease out of his clients and empowers them to fight their disease head on.
Some people have referred to him as "The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction World" because of his direct, no-nonsense, and candid approach to recovery. He has discovered that in order to get his clients to change their thinking, they must confront their disease with candor and vigor. Dr. Kelly works to "make the road of recovery less of a mystery tour."
Robb Kelly, PhD has worked with thousands of people including celebrities of film, music, and sports. He has lectured at many high profile universities and hospitals on the subject of addiction and is recognized as a leading authority on addiction recovery methods that are changing lives all around the world.
Today, he is living his dream, instead of dreaming of living.
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
EMDR is quickly becoming a VERY popular therapeutic intervention with people who are suffering from trauma.
Why?
It works.
It works FAST.
In this episode of BRAB, Aaron and Elyan discuss EMDR as a therapeutic intervention, and WHY it is working so well...with everyone.
Elyan Rosenbaum completed a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT. Elyan's passion for learning and her strong interest in trauma treatment later led her to complete an EMDR therapy training through The Center For Creative Mindfulness (an EMDRIA approved program). Elyan now works as a mental health counselor at a non-profit, outpatient clinic in NYC.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Paul Gross and Host Aaron Huey discuss the process of change for parents. When a child comes out, what can a parent do? What if the parent is mourning? What if the parent doesn't understand or agree? Paul takes us step by step through a process of connection and advocacy for families.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Continuing our conversation of the face of school changing...we now come to the most important part...HOW WILL THIS AFFECT PARENTS?
While it may work out GREAt for the kids and districts who are saving money, what about parents who are home, or have to work? How are grades done? How much should a parent help?
Part 2 of this great episode with Sara and Anjilee from Mountain Point Academy.
Sara and Anjilee are committed to student growth and learning. They each have a decade’s worth of experience in the digital/online learning industry. Anjilee earned a BA in Public Relations from Utah State University and an MS in Management and Leadership from
Western Governors University. Sara majored in Mathematics at Concordia University Wisconsin. Sara and Anjilee are on a mission to help students succeed not only academically, but personally as well. They provide the best student experience possible for anyone seeking an
education through Mountain Point Academy.
Our website is: www.mountainpointacademy.com
Instagram handle is: @thempaway
Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/mountainpointacademy
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Stacey joins Host Aaron Huey to talk about "The friend group". Too many parents dislike the kids their child is hanging out with, only to forget that other parents feel the same way about their kid. WHAT IF you take a bunch of troubled kids and put them together while they try to recover? Will they just share the war stories? Will they teach each other about a new way. to use? Can they actually help each other if they all are struggling through? Such a fun episode!
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Kids and teens were suddenly home ALL day and taking classes online. Will it EVER go back to the way things were? What are the benefits and costs to schooling online and at home?
This is part 1 of a 2 part series with the founders of an online program Mountain Points Academy. Sara and Anjilee discuss with Aaron the ups, downs, ins, and outs of schooling at home...and online.
Sara and Anjilee are committed to student growth and learning. They each have a decade’s worth of experience in the digital/online
learning industry. Anjilee earned a BA in Public Relations from Utah State University and an MS in Management and Leadership from
Western Governors University. Sara majored in Mathematics at Concordia University Wisconsin. Sara and Anjilee are on a mission to help students succeed not only academically, but personally as well. They provide the best student experience possible for anyone seeking an
education through Mountain Point Academy.
Our website is: www.mountainpointacademy.com
Instagram handle is: @thempaway
Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/mountainpointacademy
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Rob Decker and Melissa Caiyem (PH.D. Candidate) join host Aaron Huey for an important episode about how exercise and diet can MAKE or BREAK recovery. Tiem to clean out the cabinets and get outside...and why your child's relapse...as well as your own life...depends on it.
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Lindsey and Robby work with a unique program through Hazeldon Betty Ford...they work exclusively with the younger siblings of addicts. Learn some great tools and information from these two as they return to Beyond Risk and Back and sit down with Host Aaron Huey.
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Author and Counselor Robert Bernstein has dedicated his practice to working with Autism and Spectrum Behavior. His book, "Uniquely Normal" helps families navigate the language of Autism in the most remarkable way and he shares his skill and grace with BRAB listeners on this special episode! 2018 IPPY Gold Medal Award Winner in the Mental/Psychology category. 2017 Best Books Award Winner in the Mental/Psychology category and 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Parenting/Family category, "Uniquely Normal: Tapping The Reservoir of Normalcy To Treat Autism". Author Robert J. Bernstein has found a different approach based on cognition thinking in helping people of all ages with ASD. Author's goal is for people with ASD to be able to live in the world and connect with the people in it as themselves, to express their unique humanity and engage more fully in the human interactions that give life meaning and make it worth the effort of getting out of bed every day. The author believes that whatever he does therapeutically must be on the ASD individual’s terms; he or she must lead. Author's therapy examples are categorized by age groups of 2-5 years of age, 6-10 years of age, 11-14 years of age, and 19 years of age and up.