Prevention Talks with Ms. O

Health and wellness talks with the prevention coordinator from Mid Michigan Health Department. Including talks about relationship building, adolescent development, drug and alcohol education, coping strategies and more. Come check it out!

Lets talk about ACEs

Don't know what ACEs is? Sit back and lets talk. 1 in 6 adults have a score of 4 or more on the ACEs scale. Trauma needs to be talked about and trauma needs to  be dealt with. Together we can be trauma informed and resilience informed. 

07-14
13:25

The truth about vaping!

What is in your vaping device? Come on over and let's talk about it. 

07-13
17:29

The truth about alcohol

Let's talk about alcohol. Alcohol is not all fun and games, there are reasons for restrictions and age limits. Come listen to the truth about alcohol

07-09
18:19

What is the reason for age restrictions on alcohol and tobacco products?

There is a reason for the age restrictions! Come find out why. 

07-02
09:23

Communication is Key!

Listen to this episode to learn specific skills for better communication in your relationships with others!

06-08
22:11

Surround yourself with healthy relationships

Foundation of a healthy relationship: Trust, Communication, Caring, Respect

06-01
11:33

Why do we need to sleep?

Quick simple explanation as to why sleep is SO IMPORTANT!

05-29
12:02

Why do they act that way?

Adolescents differ from adults in the way they behave, solve problems, and make decisions. There is some science behind that! Check it out!

05-18
13:26

You will LOVE Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Ever have troubles falling asleep, refocusing, or de-stressing? Here is another awesome exercise to practice and use whenever you feel that way. Give it a try, it is only 7 minutes.

05-11
07:41

Do you have good sleep hygiene?

Sleep hygiene is super important for adequate nights sleep, listen here to learn new tips to make sure you are getting the most out of your nights sleep!

04-30
12:08

Mindful Breathing

Come join me in a mindful breathing exercise. This is a quick 5 minute breathing walk to help you refocus your mind and reduce the stress you may be feeling.

04-24
07:35

Dealing with stress

Ever been stressed? I'm sure I can answer that for us all, YES! Change is consistently happening and change is stressful. When our bodies feel stress they have a reaction, good or bad. It is important to recognize that stress and find ways that work best for you to cope with that stress. This episode offers up a few different ideas to help deal with whatever may be stressing you out! 

04-17
16:29

Meeting Ms. O!

My first ever podcast episode! I just wanted to share a little bit about myself and what I do in this quick first clip. I look forward to the weeks ahead. Please feel free to leave feedback or tips you may have. Stay happy and healthy, talk soon!

04-08
06:48

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