PrevenTable: A PreventEd Podcast

Pull up a seat at the PrevenTable and listen to candid conversations about the intersection of alcohol, drugs, and mental health in everyday lives.

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Season 6, Episode 16

Preserving Potential

On this week’s episode of The PrevenTable, Jenny sits down with Allison Williams, President and CEO of Wyman Center, and Allie Farrell, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Children’s Funding Project, to discuss the realities young people face—and how we can better support them. Young people are navigating a world that can feel increasingly uncertain and overwhelming. Rather than viewing youth as “broken individuals,” this conversation invites us to look at the world around them, understand what they’re experiencing, and consider what they need to thrive. At PreventEd, prevention is about more than addressing substance use. It’s about education, connection, early support, and building healthy communities where young people can flourish. It’s about preserving the experience of being young and protecting young people’s potential.

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PrevenTable’s producer, Clay Butler, steps in front of the mic for this episode and reveals what it’s really like to transition from program participant to staff member. Clay credits Mr. Shane with getting him to Teen Institute (what the heck is that?), emphasizes the importance of “carefrontations,” and explains his motivation to nudge PreventEd forward on gender identity issues.

Blue Heron

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Listen to find out how Executive Director of H.E.A.L Stop Heroin, Ellis Fitzwalter, and his wife formed a coalition to honor their son, Michael. As one of the almost 30 community coalitions that PreventEd supports, their efforts range from distributing medication disposal bags, providing grief support, walking to raise awareness, and forming a caravan.

Season 2, Episode 2

Coming in Hot

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Ever wonder how PreventEd decides what, how, and if to comment on issues? Stacie Zellin of PreventEd describes the animation, enthusiasm, and spirited dialogue that goes on behind the scenes when a “hot topic” surfaces. Listen in real-time as the subject of “cannamoms” surfaces and hear how she and Nichole weigh whether or not we should “say something.” And if yes, then what?

Season 2, Episode 1

Andy Cohen. . . Are You Listening?

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Heirloom Bottling Co. Founder, Brad Zulick, details his journey from academia to craft cocktail entrepreneur. An early Sans Bar supporter, Brad explains “shrubs” and emphasizes the need for good NA alternatives.

Princess of Prevention

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OG Harriet Kopolow joins the PrevenTable to reminisce about the origins of “prevention.” Harriet recounts how she pushed against the scare tactics utilized in the early 1980’s and, instead, utilized the AA tradition concepts of peer supports, fellowship, goal-setting, and decision-making, to build the foundation of school-based prevention as we know it.

Money Well Spent

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Chris Thetford discusses how the Better Business Bureau works to empower consumers, businesses, and donors by providing information to facilitate choice. He also underscores the power of diversity of experience in the workplace and advocates for empathetic leadership.

The Rose That Grew From Concrete

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Brock Seals takes a trip down memory lane on the PrevenTable as he describes his journey from fashion designer, to rapper, to commissioned artivist for the St. Louis Cardinals, the NFL, the City Foundry, and, yes, even PreventEd!

The Struggle is Real

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Sharon Spruell, mom of 3 and CEO of Queen of Peace Center, reflects on the complexities of motherhood and highlights the unique challenges of women’s treatment and recovery services. #jugglenotbalance #momlife

Stories That Move Us

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Fan-girling occurs when Amy Shaw visits the PrevenTable to talk about how Nine PBS went back to its roots during the pandemic. Local, human, and relevant content are the differentiators that make public television “more than enough.”

Season 1, Episode 17

A Fresh Start

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Community coalition leader Gerald Watson stops by the PrevenTable to reflect on “mega” status, misconceptions about Black fathers, and life after active addiction.

Season 1, Episode 16

Close to Home Pt. 2

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The conversation was so good, it had to continue. Ryan and Kenajo discuss what a recovery-friendly workplace really looks like, the impact of trauma, and making amends.

Season 1, Episode 15

It is Never a Survivor’s Fault

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Interim CEO of Safe Connections, Cynthia, stops by the PrevenTable to answer questions about domestic violence and sexual assault like, “Can men be victims of abuse?” and “Why doesn’t she just leave?” She also busts myths about the role alcohol does, or doesn’t, play in issues of consent.