The CT Support Group

The CT Support Group Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:23:21 -0400 http://ctsupportgroup.org en-us © 2026 The CT Support Group yes Connecticut, USA 7b95bcca-859d-547e-a757-729fbc6c08e6 CT Support Group Project episodic false Catch up with The CT Support Group, a group of young voices passionate about mental wellness, as we sit down and share our perspectives and opinions on some of today's hot topics.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) young adult, mental health, recovery, college, high school, teen, addiction CT Support Group Project https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yb2ntsesqoh7qwn0e3675es8nocb?.jpg The CT Support Group http://ctsupportgroup.org Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton Part 2 Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton Part 2 Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part two of a two part episode, so be sure to go back and listen to part one!

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]]> Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part two of a two part episode, so be sure to go back and listen to part one!

Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-14057134 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1992 full false Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part one of a two part episode, so stay tuned for part two, coming next week!

Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

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]]> Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part one of a two part episode, so stay tuned for part two, coming next week!

Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-13921680 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1631 ADHD, mental health, young adults, full false Back to School Anxiety Back to School Anxiety Ben talks about the anxious feelings some often have when summer ends and school is back in session.

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]]> Ben talks about the anxious feelings some often have when summer ends and school is back in session.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-13628335 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 555 mental health, anxiety, back to school, full false The BS of Labor Day: A Decolonized View The BS of Labor Day: A Decolonized View Dez (He/They) talks about the truth behind Labor Day and the true foundation of today's American economy in relation to white supremacy, hierarchy, patriarchy, mass genocide, etc. He also gives a new slogan to America.

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]]> Dez (He/They) talks about the truth behind Labor Day and the true foundation of today's American economy in relation to white supremacy, hierarchy, patriarchy, mass genocide, etc. He also gives a new slogan to America.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-13483817 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 294 full false My Transgender Journey: Normalizing Gender/Sexual Fluidity in Society through History My Transgender Journey: Normalizing Gender/Sexual Fluidity in Society through History Dez (he/they) talks about his transgender journey and the realities of being aware of his gender identity and sexuality since the age of 4. He addresses today's society through his professional perspective of experiencing gender dysphoria and how normal gender/sexual fluidity was before colonization.

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]]> Dez (he/they) talks about his transgender journey and the realities of being aware of his gender identity and sexuality since the age of 4. He addresses today's society through his professional perspective of experiencing gender dysphoria and how normal gender/sexual fluidity was before colonization.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-13362901 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 275 full false Moving Out On Your Own For The First Time Moving Out On Your Own For The First Time Therell, Emorie, and Clarissa talk about the process of moving out on your own for the first time. With expertise in real estate, Clarissa also gives tips to young folks to make moving out easier.

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]]> Therell, Emorie, and Clarissa talk about the process of moving out on your own for the first time. With expertise in real estate, Clarissa also gives tips to young folks to make moving out easier.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-13224197 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1267 mental health, moving out, young adult, connecticut, real estate, full false Men's Health Month: The Connection Between Physical & Mental Health Men's Health Month: The Connection Between Physical & Mental Health Therell acknowledges Men's Health Month, and talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health so that taking care of your physical health isn't as difficult.

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]]> Therell acknowledges Men's Health Month, and talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health so that taking care of your physical health isn't as difficult.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-13140072 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 296 mental health, mens health, mens health month, physical health, podcast, connecticut, full false The Power of Words: Why Mental Health Terminology Matters The Power of Words: Why Mental Health Terminology Matters Dez talks about mental health terminologies, the impact of colonization on the understanding of the mind and how to become more culturally aware.

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]]> Dez talks about mental health terminologies, the impact of colonization on the understanding of the mind and how to become more culturally aware.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-13003409 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 680 full false Redefining the Success and Crafting Healthy, Impactful Lasting Goals Redefining the Success and Crafting Healthy, Impactful Lasting Goals Today we embrace spring and talk about how to redefine success to reduce stress, pressure and self-inflicted expectations.

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]]> Today we embrace spring and talk about how to redefine success to reduce stress, pressure and self-inflicted expectations.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-12569453 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1637 full false The Things We Crave: Addiction Recovery, Connection & Peace The Things We Crave: Addiction Recovery, Connection & Peace Sarah, Ally and Dez discuss their experiences and thoughts on the feeling of ‘craving’ and how it relates to addiction, recovery, connection, and peace.

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]]> Sarah, Ally and Dez discuss their experiences and thoughts on the feeling of ‘craving’ and how it relates to addiction, recovery, connection, and peace.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-12244455 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 2130 full false The Help and Harm of New Diagnoses, and Navigating Changes The Help and Harm of New Diagnoses, and Navigating Changes Welcome to a NEW LAUNCH of TPCT! To kick off the new year, and season, Sarah & Maria share their own stories of receiving diagnoses, and provide comforting and actionable dialogue around handling life changes.

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]]> Welcome to a NEW LAUNCH of TPCT! To kick off the new year, and season, Sarah & Maria share their own stories of receiving diagnoses, and provide comforting and actionable dialogue around handling life changes.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12244390 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 3258 full false Burnout Burnout In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about dealing with burnout and how it affects them.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about dealing with burnout and how it affects them.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-11177889 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2240 full false Pride Month 2022 Pride Month 2022 In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Pride Month and what it means to him.

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]]> In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Pride Month and what it means to him.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10886195 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1329 full false Finances Finances In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Michael sit down to talk about navigating finances as a young adult. They talk about their own struggles with finances and debt.

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]]> In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Michael sit down to talk about navigating finances as a young adult. They talk about their own struggles with finances and debt.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10884471 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3205 full false Friendships Friendships In this podcast, Kailey, Michael, and Therell sit down to talk about friendships. They talk about how their friendships have changed over the years, and what their healthy and unhealthy friendships have looked like.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey, Michael, and Therell sit down to talk about friendships. They talk about how their friendships have changed over the years, and what their healthy and unhealthy friendships have looked like.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10694013 Fri, 27 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2372 full false Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Michael, and Therell talk about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and what it means to them.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Michael, and Therell talk about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and what it means to them.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10665555 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1186 full false Stress Awareness Month Stress Awareness Month April is Stress Awareness Month. It's a time to learn about how stress affects people and how to cope with stress. In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about how stress affects them and what they do to destress.

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]]> April is Stress Awareness Month. It's a time to learn about how stress affects people and how to cope with stress. In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about how stress affects them and what they do to destress.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10527671 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1572 full false Being A Young Licensed Professional Counselor Being A Young Licensed Professional Counselor In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Nicole who is a young Licensed Professional Counselor with her own practice. She shares what it's been like for her being a young person in the behavioral health field as well as what it's like to have her own practice.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org

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]]> In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Nicole who is a young Licensed Professional Counselor with her own practice. She shares what it's been like for her being a young person in the behavioral health field as well as what it's like to have her own practice.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10358051 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1532 full false Brain Injury Awareness Month Brain Injury Awareness Month In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Brain Injury Awareness Month.

You can read more about Michael's story on our website: Michael S's Amazing Story of Recovery From Brain Injury

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]]> In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Brain Injury Awareness Month.

You can read more about Michael's story on our website: Michael S's Amazing Story of Recovery From Brain Injury

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10271889 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1998 full false Working From Home Working From Home In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Therell talk about the pros and cons of working from home.

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]]> In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Therell talk about the pros and cons of working from home.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10204246 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1911 full false Eating Disorders Eating Disorders In this podcast, Kailey and Robyn sit down to have a very open conversation about eating disorders to help bring awareness. Kailey and Robyn have been best friends since childhood and they have both struggled with eating disorders at different points in their lives. In this podcast, they share their experiences about what it was like for them and what kind of help they got.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey and Robyn sit down to have a very open conversation about eating disorders to help bring awareness. Kailey and Robyn have been best friends since childhood and they have both struggled with eating disorders at different points in their lives. In this podcast, they share their experiences about what it was like for them and what kind of help they got.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10134209 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3447 full true Being A First Time Dog Owner Being A First Time Dog Owner In this episode, Kailey and Ally sit down to talk about what it's like having a puppy for the first time.

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]]> In this episode, Kailey and Ally sit down to talk about what it's like having a puppy for the first time.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-10055348 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2075 full false Things We Wish People Knew About Mental Health Things We Wish People Knew About Mental Health In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about things that they wish people knew about mental health.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about things that they wish people knew about mental health.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9968666 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 3717 full false Grieving Celebrity Deaths Grieving Celebrity Deaths In this podcast, Kailey and Dominique talk about the sudden passing of Betty White and Bob Saget. They talk about why some people are so affected by celebrity deaths and their reactions to the deaths of Betty White and Bob Saget.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey and Dominique talk about the sudden passing of Betty White and Bob Saget. They talk about why some people are so affected by celebrity deaths and their reactions to the deaths of Betty White and Bob Saget.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9876220 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 941 full false Vision Boards Vision Boards Hi from the Turning Point CT team!

In this podcast, Ally, Kailey, and Laila sit down to talk about vision boards. They talk about manifestations, the law of attraction, vision boards that have come true, and what their 2022 vision boards look like.

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]]> Hi from the Turning Point CT team!

In this podcast, Ally, Kailey, and Laila sit down to talk about vision boards. They talk about manifestations, the law of attraction, vision boards that have come true, and what their 2022 vision boards look like.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9830754 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1882 full false 2021 Winter Holidays & New Years Podcast 2021 Winter Holidays & New Years Podcast Happy Holidays from the Turning Point CT team!

In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Sasha, and Therell sit down to talk about the winter holidays and New Years. They talk about the good and the bad of the holiday season and what they're looking forward to next year.

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]]> Happy Holidays from the Turning Point CT team!

In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Sasha, and Therell sit down to talk about the winter holidays and New Years. They talk about the good and the bad of the holiday season and what they're looking forward to next year.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9783021 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 3136 full false Recovery Story Series: Kailey Recovery Story Series: Kailey In this podcast, Kailey, Turning Point CT's Project Coordinator, shares her recovery story. This is the fifth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey, Turning Point CT's Project Coordinator, shares her recovery story. This is the fifth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9713709 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2041 full false Social Media and Diet Culture Social Media and Diet Culture In this podcast, Kailey sits down to talk with her friend Stephani about how social media and diet culture can negatively affect teens and young adults. They talk about how these things have affected them and what has helped them cope.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey sits down to talk with her friend Stephani about how social media and diet culture can negatively affect teens and young adults. They talk about how these things have affected them and what has helped them cope.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9604193 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2452 full true Recovery Story Series: Ally Recovery Story Series: Ally In this podcast, Ally, Turning Point CT's Peer Support Specialist, shares her recovery story. This is the fourth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

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]]> In this podcast, Ally, Turning Point CT's Peer Support Specialist, shares her recovery story. This is the fourth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9548735 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 638 full false Seasonal Depression Seasonal Depression In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about seasonal depression. They talk about what it is, what it's like for them, and what helps ease their seasonal depression.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about seasonal depression. They talk about what it is, what it's like for them, and what helps ease their seasonal depression.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9509250 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1381 full true Interview With Robyn About Life With ADHD Interview With Robyn About Life With ADHD In this podcast, Kailey talks with her best friend Robyn, 24, about what life has been like living with ADHD.

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]]> In this podcast, Kailey talks with her best friend Robyn, 24, about what life has been like living with ADHD.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9506946 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2776 full true The Struggle Before Getting To My New Major The Struggle Before Getting To My New Major This audio piece is a school project that Kailey, our Project Coordinator, made in 2017 when she was a junior in college.

In this podcast, Project Coordinator Kailey talks about her struggle with starting college in a major she didn't like and how she finally changed her major.

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]]> This audio piece is a school project that Kailey, our Project Coordinator, made in 2017 when she was a junior in college.

In this podcast, Project Coordinator Kailey talks about her struggle with starting college in a major she didn't like and how she finally changed her major.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9480526 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 515 full true Recovery Story Series: Dominique Recovery Story Series: Dominique In this podcast, Dominique, Turning Point CT's Project Assistant, shares her recovery story. This is the third podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> In this podcast, Dominique, Turning Point CT's Project Assistant, shares her recovery story. This is the third podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9315792 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1530 full false Interview With Music Artist Felly Interview With Music Artist Felly In this podcast, our social media assistant, Therell, talks with music artist, Felly, about music and mental health. Felly, 26, is originally from Trumbull, CT. During the interview, we learn about some of Felly’s favorite artists, how he feels about performing in front of large crowds, and what he does to cope during tough days.

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]]> In this podcast, our social media assistant, Therell, talks with music artist, Felly, about music and mental health. Felly, 26, is originally from Trumbull, CT. During the interview, we learn about some of Felly’s favorite artists, how he feels about performing in front of large crowds, and what he does to cope during tough days.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9411963 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1610 full true Recovery Story Series: Marco Recovery Story Series: Marco In this podcast, Marco, a Connecticut young adult in recovery, shares his recovery story with Kailey. Marco works for Join Rise Be, a peer-run initiative for young people in Connecticut. Join Rise Be is best known for their Young Adult Warmline.

This is the second podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> In this podcast, Marco, a Connecticut young adult in recovery, shares his recovery story with Kailey. Marco works for Join Rise Be, a peer-run initiative for young people in Connecticut. Join Rise Be is best known for their Young Adult Warmline.

This is the second podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9258998 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2414 full true Back To School Podcast Back To School Podcast COVID-19 has affected many different aspects of our lives. In this podcast, Kailey talks with Sasha, Dominique, Dante, Therell, and Donovan about what this school year has been like during the second year of the pandemic. They talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected school and how it has effected them and their social lives.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> COVID-19 has affected many different aspects of our lives. In this podcast, Kailey talks with Sasha, Dominique, Dante, Therell, and Donovan about what this school year has been like during the second year of the pandemic. They talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected school and how it has effected them and their social lives.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9281047 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2218 full false Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many, the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.

In this Podcast, Kailey, Ally, Dominique, and Jen talk about suicide prevention to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and to help end the stigma.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many, the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.

In this Podcast, Kailey, Ally, Dominique, and Jen talk about suicide prevention to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and to help end the stigma.

If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9213674 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1893 full false Recovery Story Series: Michael S. Recovery Story Series: Michael S. In this podcast, Michael Scanlon, a young adult in recovery in CT who works in the mental health and advocacy field, shares his own recovery story. This is the first podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

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]]> In this podcast, Michael Scanlon, a young adult in recovery in CT who works in the mental health and advocacy field, shares his own recovery story. This is the first podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9135813 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1750 full false Reaction To "The Wisdom of Trauma" Documentary Reaction To "The Wisdom of Trauma" Documentary In this podcast, Ally, Jen, and Kailey discuss the documentary "The Wisdom of Trauma" which takes an in depth look as to why we as a society are dealing with issues such as mental illness, suicide, and overdoses. In the documentary, physician, bestselling author and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté to explore why Western society is facing such epidemics and how trauma has played a role.

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]]> In this podcast, Ally, Jen, and Kailey discuss the documentary "The Wisdom of Trauma" which takes an in depth look as to why we as a society are dealing with issues such as mental illness, suicide, and overdoses. In the documentary, physician, bestselling author and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté to explore why Western society is facing such epidemics and how trauma has played a role.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9116669 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1626 full false Reflecting On Simone Biles Pulling Out Of The Olympics For Mental Health Reflecting On Simone Biles Pulling Out Of The Olympics For Mental Health In this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey reflect on Simone Biles decision to pull herself out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health reasons.

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]]> In this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey reflect on Simone Biles decision to pull herself out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health reasons.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9070505 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1138 full false Overdose Awareness Month Overdose Awareness Month Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st and is often celebrated by remembering a loved one that passed away due to an overdose. In this podcast episode, Ally is joined with Jen Lord, a Recovery Coach for Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, CT. Together, they share what this day means for them both personally and professionally.

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]]> Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st and is often celebrated by remembering a loved one that passed away due to an overdose. In this podcast episode, Ally is joined with Jen Lord, a Recovery Coach for Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, CT. Together, they share what this day means for them both personally and professionally.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9043449 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2201 full false Moving In With A Significant Other Moving In With A Significant Other In this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey talk about their experience with moving in with their significant others. Listen as they discuss the ups and the downs of the transition of moving in with a partner.

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]]> In this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey talk about their experience with moving in with their significant others. Listen as they discuss the ups and the downs of the transition of moving in with a partner.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9024837 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1512 full true Reflecting On The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Reflecting On The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic In this podcast, Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Nina reflect on their experiences over the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as they discuss what they look forward to as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and what they're looking forward to.

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]]> In this podcast, Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Nina reflect on their experiences over the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as they discuss what they look forward to as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and what they're looking forward to.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-9006378 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 920 full false Marijuana Legalization in CT Marijuana Legalization in CT Join Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Laila, four young people living in Connecticut talk about what they think of the recent legalization of Marijuana in their state. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Join Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Laila, four young people living in Connecticut talk about what they think of the recent legalization of Marijuana in their state. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-8937336 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 3187 full false Generalized Anxiety Generalized Anxiety Ella, John, and Serena from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with anxiety, panic attacks and some of the ways they have learned to cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Ella, John, and Serena from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with anxiety, panic attacks and some of the ways they have learned to cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-8343237 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1679 full false Spotlight Feature: Join Rise Be Spotlight Feature: Join Rise Be For this episode of The TurningPointCT podcast, Ella is joined by three team members from Join Rise Be, a peer-run emerging adult initiative dedicated to making the opportunity of recovery available to all young people across the state of Connecticut. Marco, Luz, and Skyler all share what Join Rise Be is, what got them into the work they do, and what motivates them to continue helping young people in CT.

If you want to find more out more about Join Rise Be, check out their website: www.joinrisebe.org. Need Support or just looking to connect with peers like Marco, Luz, and Skyler on the JRB Warmline? Call them 1-855-6-HOPENOW (1-855-6-467-3669). Open 7 days a week from 12 to 9pm.

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]]> For this episode of The TurningPointCT podcast, Ella is joined by three team members from Join Rise Be, a peer-run emerging adult initiative dedicated to making the opportunity of recovery available to all young people across the state of Connecticut. Marco, Luz, and Skyler all share what Join Rise Be is, what got them into the work they do, and what motivates them to continue helping young people in CT.

If you want to find more out more about Join Rise Be, check out their website: www.joinrisebe.org. Need Support or just looking to connect with peers like Marco, Luz, and Skyler on the JRB Warmline? Call them 1-855-6-HOPENOW (1-855-6-467-3669). Open 7 days a week from 12 to 9pm.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-8329938 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1886 full false Body Image Struggles Body Image Struggles Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with body image, social media, and some tips for overcoming negative self talk. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with body image, social media, and some tips for overcoming negative self talk. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-4959047 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0400 1804 full true Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about early warning signs of mental illness from their childhoods, as well as some common signs to look out for. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about early warning signs of mental illness from their childhoods, as well as some common signs to look out for. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-4883609 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1947 full false Depictions of Mental Health in Media Depictions of Mental Health in Media Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about beneficial vs. harmful depictions of mental health in TV and movies. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about beneficial vs. harmful depictions of mental health in TV and movies. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-4705817 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2060 full false Mental Health Education Mental Health Education Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about how they learned about mental health growing up and the absence of mental health education in their schools. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about how they learned about mental health growing up and the absence of mental health education in their schools. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-4649543 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1706 full false Building a Support System Building a Support System Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT share what their own support systems look like and give tips on how to build your own. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT share what their own support systems look like and give tips on how to build your own. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-4521491 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1947 full false Imposter Syndrome Imposter Syndrome Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT share their experiences of Imposter Syndrome and how they cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT share their experiences of Imposter Syndrome and how they cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-4403606 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1037 Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Teen, Young Adult, Recovery, Support, Peer Support, Imposter Syndrome, Anxiety, Mental Illness full false Gratitude Gratitude Hey guys! We're back with another podcast... this time we talk about gratitude.
What are we grateful for? What are we grateful for overcoming? What are we grateful to have on our horizons?
During our holiday party we ran off to the side to record a quick podcast together and reflect on the things we are grateful for.
We are joined by Cindy, our other Cindy, Dri, Nahjeera, Jonathan, and me- Eliza!
Check it out and let us know what you're grateful for!

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]]> Hey guys! We're back with another podcast... this time we talk about gratitude.
What are we grateful for? What are we grateful for overcoming? What are we grateful to have on our horizons?
During our holiday party we ran off to the side to record a quick podcast together and reflect on the things we are grateful for.
We are joined by Cindy, our other Cindy, Dri, Nahjeera, Jonathan, and me- Eliza!
Check it out and let us know what you're grateful for!

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-2298554 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:00:00 -0500 762 mental health, health, wellness, mental wellness, teens, young adults, ya, yya, youth and young adults, high school, hs, highschooler, college, university, connecticut, ct, smart, recovery, smart recovery full false Abusive Relationships Podcast Abusive Relationships Podcast This podcast is the turingpointct summer interns giving their views on abusive relationship and sharing their points and giving advice about abusive relationship.
If you or someone that needs help please call the National domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or go to turningpointct.org for more support.

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]]> This podcast is the turingpointct summer interns giving their views on abusive relationship and sharing their points and giving advice about abusive relationship.
If you or someone that needs help please call the National domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or go to turningpointct.org for more support.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-1474609 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0400 2068 1 4 full false How Culture Shapes You Podcast How Culture Shapes You Podcast This weeks podcast is about How Culture Shapes You from the perspective of the summer interns and our special guest Woodeline.

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]]> This weeks podcast is about How Culture Shapes You from the perspective of the summer interns and our special guest Woodeline.

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-1453030 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0400 1601 teen life culture teenculture 1 3 full false Vaping Podcast Vaping Podcast In this podcast, our TurningPointCT interns speak about their views on vaping and their views about smoking.
Our high school interns discuss whether they vape, why they do it, and what it's like for them and their friends. We explore the addiction to nicotine some people experience, how hard or easy it is to stop, and end by answering, "how would you help a friend quit vaping?"
If you vape, want to quit vaping, want to know more about vaping and why young people do it, then check out our second Summer Intern Podcast series!

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]]> In this podcast, our TurningPointCT interns speak about their views on vaping and their views about smoking.
Our high school interns discuss whether they vape, why they do it, and what it's like for them and their friends. We explore the addiction to nicotine some people experience, how hard or easy it is to stop, and end by answering, "how would you help a friend quit vaping?"
If you vape, want to quit vaping, want to know more about vaping and why young people do it, then check out our second Summer Intern Podcast series!

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-1442821 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0400 1329 smoking,vaping,interns,young adults,teens,highschool,wellness,mental wellness,summer,podcast,young, 1 2 full false Coming of Age Podcast Coming of Age Podcast TurningPointCT.org's Summer Interns introduce themselves and talk about coming of age: what defined it and how it has affected them. Welcome Adrianna, Cindy, and Nahjeera to TurningPointCT.org!

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]]> TurningPointCT.org's Summer Interns introduce themselves and talk about coming of age: what defined it and how it has affected them. Welcome Adrianna, Cindy, and Nahjeera to TurningPointCT.org!

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]]> TurningPointCT.org summer interns: Cindy, Adrianna, and Nahjeera Buzzsprout-1353874 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400 1562 mental health, young adult, teen, coming of age, turningpointct.org, interns, intern, internship, substance use, coming of age, summer, high school, high schoolers, hs, teen, teens, teenagers, discuss, discussion, growing up, yya, ya, recovery, young peop 1 1 full false Voting Podcast Voting Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-852429 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 837 full false Urban Recovery Urban Recovery Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-758036 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 973 full false Chill Zone interview Chill Zone interview Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-758033 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 479 full false Spirituality Podcast Spirituality Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-737470 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1493 full false What is it like being a freshman in high school? What is it like being a freshman in high school? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-705500 Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1166 full false New Year Podcast New Year Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-616447 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1056 full false Cat Cafe Interview Cat Cafe Interview Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-610364 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 411 full false Women Podcast Women Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-601749 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1109 full false Medication Podcast Medication Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-587968 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1686 full false Change Podcast Change Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-568332 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1391 full false Social Media Podcast Social Media Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-561319 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 821 social media, young adults, mental health and social media full false TurningPointCT Sex Education Podcast TurningPointCT Sex Education Podcast Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-549150 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 918 sex education, sex, young adults full false How Do You Get Through Tough Times? How Do You Get Through Tough Times? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-535547 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1098 full false 13 Reasons Why Podcast.m4a 13 Reasons Why Podcast.m4a Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-525924 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 942 full false Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use? Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org

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]]> TurningPointCT Buzzsprout-520497 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2091 legalize marijuana, marijuana, turningpointct full false