The Power of Prevention Podcast

As we age, some of us may find ourselves or those we care about using substances more often. Pain, boredom, and loss makes us more vulnerable. Our guests, Margaret Franckhauser and Anne Marie Olsen-Hayward, explain how this slide happens and how to get help.

At one point during the campaign season for the 2016 election, New Hampshire was referred to as ground zero for opioid overdoses because we ranked number one in fentanyl related deaths per capita. Fast forward to today, what does the situation look like now? Hear how statewide strategies are saving lives.

Passionate youth are leading the way on the efforts to improve the opioid crisis in NH. Listen to learn how young people are working directly with Governor Sununu to reach their peers with motivational messaging to avoid substance misuse, prevent suicide and promote well-being.

Are we getting it all wrong? Lynn Lyons suggests a new approach when it comes to dealing with worry and anxiety in young people. In this episode, she challenges us to think about the consequences of eliminating these negative feelings and shares practical tips on helping your kids cope forward with worry and anxiety in their lives.

Our guests connect the dots of how adverse exposures or events in childhood influence child development and attachment. As caregivers, they share their insights on dealing with social isolation, remote work, and home-schooling stresses imposed by the pandemic. Listen to gain empathy for young families and learn some healthy tips for coping.