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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 Oct 29, 2021
Your Patterns Predict Your Path. Kolbe Testing Kids
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Kolbe Testing was originally a brilliant business tool to understand employee strengths and utilizing them in the RIGHT place in the business. It is literally a tool to find out HOW people solve problems.
I've taken multiple Kolbe tests through the years and took one again recently. My guest interprets my results!
Gail Swift was part of the team that helped Kolbe create a testing procedure for kids as young as 3...and the results are AMAZING.

Friday Oct 22, 2021
Bio-Hacking Struggling Teens...Essential Oils and the Woo Woo episode
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
No, I'm not joking.
Before you roll your eyes, you need to know that I am a believer in essential oils and use them a lot.
After I heard about my guest, I had to ask her:
- Do they work with families that struggle?
- What is Bio-Hacking and can we use oils to hack our teen's brains?
- Is it actually a real thing? Like... with science?
- ...and every left hook question I could think of to understand this...woo-woo stuff.
Melody Watts thinks so and I brought her on the air to talk about ANOTHER tool we could use.
Nine years ago Melody Watts began her journey of self-discovery and healing following a perfect storm of malady, tragedy, and bad luck.
Diagnosed with a debilitating form of Lyme disease while struggling through a tumultuous divorce, she simultaneously lost her mother in a tragic car accident. To exacerbate matters she was imprisoned on a baseless technicality and spent 7-months behind penitentiary bars.
Upon release, Melody was introduced to doTERRA essential oils, through a close friend while seeking alternative advice for her son’s recurrent cough. Miraculously, the essential oils worked and Melody’s perspective of holistic healthcare was altered forever.
Shortly thereafter, she officially joined doTERRA in 2013 and by 2015 was top 1% in sales in all of doTERRA. By 2019 Melody sold over $22-million per year and helped thousands of business owners accomplish financial freedom.
Melody lives in Meridian, Idaho with her husband Walter and her four children and two horses.
THANK YOU for listening, liking, subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review for Beyond Risk and Back!

Friday Oct 15, 2021
The Addicted Child
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
- Wilderness Programs v. Residential Treament.
- Examples of changes when drug abuse begins.
- Transport?
- Is Cannabis actually dangerous for children?
...and what parents can do...step by step.
Richard Capriola, Author of "The Addicted Child- A Parents Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse" is my guest this week!
Richard has been in the recovery industry for a long time now and can give parents a REAL insight into what is happening with teens and addiction.
You can find out more about Richard's work and get his books here:
https://helptheaddictedchild.com/

Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Eating Disorders- Learning how to say NO to the disorder.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Strategies from a survivor.
9% of the population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.
Faith Alicia helps THIS father and his careless comment understand how and why eating disorders work and hurt families. She also provides the support to get back on track.

Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Emotional Intelligence
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Brian Clate and I talk about emotional intelligence in children, teens, and adults. Brian is a behavioral coach who focuses on emotional intelligence.

Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Autism from the point of view of one who HAS the gift.
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Sam Mitchell is the host of the popular podcast "Autism Rocks". Hearing about Autism from the perspective of a 19-year-old WITH Autism, was eye-opening, to say the least!
Caution Explicit Language!

Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Porn in Every Teen's Pocket- how to protect your home.
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
The number of questions I receive about protecting the home from porn and the anarchy of information the teen has access to inspired this episode. Ryan Becker is an IT security consultant and more importantly, a parent.
Let's listen to the specialist discuss how he protects his home and children.

Thursday Aug 12, 2021
GO TO SLEEP! (I'm talking to you!)
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Dr. Melissa Milanak is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and her work on sleep is making waves in the mental health industry...and WHY not? You are only going to spend 230,000 hours doing it...at least, you are SUPPOSED to!
Let's get our sleep patterns BACK ON TRACK.

Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Before you medicate...
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Dr. James and Nurse Veronica Seberger are working hard to prove that many mental health issues don't need meds, a clear brain map.
Can skills replace pills?
Unbelievable research proving true!

Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
The ADHD Toolbox
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Of of the few people I can be myself around is Bob Deitrich. He is at the CENTER of the spiderweb when it comes to ADHD experts and strategies for families. A good friend and a GREAT GUEST.
If you have a family with the ADHD blessing/curse, this episode is a must!