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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

Friday Aug 09, 2019
Shovell- The Pain Becomes the Path to Recovery
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Host Aaron Huey and Shovell, the drummer for the FAMOUS pop group in England "M People" and now a world premiere percussionist talks about the deepest wound and the greatest truth.

Friday Aug 02, 2019
"Claire's Story" and the Journey Back to Self with Cocaine Anonymous
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
The journey back to oneself is the goal, not just sobriety. The Cocaine Anonymous Fellowship, a British based support program for addicts of multiple substances, not just cocaine, focuses on the importance of building relationships in recovery over a stringent step by step process.

Friday Jul 26, 2019
Puppy Love- The Positive Influence of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Dogs, horses, and rabbits... How do these animals fit into a treatment program? Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to help those struggling with attachment issues and trauma create connections and enable them to regulate more rapidly than when working with humans.

Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Kathy Moser - 7:8:19, 4.34 PM
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
How does music incorporate into a successful therapy program? Join Kathy Moser, founder of Music For Recovery and host Aaron Huey as they explore the importance of integrating music and artistic expression into the recovery process.

Friday Jul 12, 2019
Navigating Queer
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Live from the Winter Symposium. Genevieve Frazier from the Constellation Program at Highlands Behavioral Health Systems talks to Aaron about Navigating LGBTQ+ with new Inclusive Therapeutic Interventions.

Friday Jul 05, 2019
Kathleen Parish- Sudden Loss and Complex Grief
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Complex grief, different than traditional grief, blends trauma and PTSD with a loss that is unexpected or sudden, making it extremely difficult to overcome. Kathleen Parish, an expert in grief and loss explores the ways in which complex grief must be approached in therapy.

Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Erin Lawler Patterson- The Goodness Chick and her top tips for parents!
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Live Recording from ICAAD London:
Erin Lawler Patterson runs 'The Goodness Chick' podcast and shares her top 5 tips for parenting teen's in the current social, political, and digital climate with host Aaron Huey.

Monday Jun 17, 2019
Introduction to ICAAD Series
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Join us for our latest conference series, hosted from ICAAD 2019. The International Conferences on Addiction and Associated Disorders is an ongoing series of global events to open dialogue on addiction and other behavioral health issues.

Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Alumni and the Risks They Face In Recovery
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Courtney from Sierra Tucson joined Aaron at the Winter Symposium to have a conversation about the risks that alumni from their facility face and how can we better prepare our patients to re-enter the world.

Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Exploring the Labyrinth through Somatic Experiencing
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Jim Davis of Sierra Tucson stopped by Aaron's booth at the Winter Symposium to discuss how walking the Labyrinth can be a metaphor for figuring out real life problems, giving a sense of patience and hope to those in recovery.