Best Riverside Project Podcasts (2024)

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The Impact of Long-Term Mentorship (feat. Brandon Denton, Friends of the Children Houston) 44:30

10d ago44:30

44:30

Do you know what the single most important factor in overcoming childhood adversity is? Research found that it is a long-term, nurturing relationship with a consistent and caring adult. Today, we are talking with Brandon Denton who has an impressive resume full of experiences and passion. Brandon was the Founding Executive Director of Friends of th…

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From the Vault: What is the River? (feat. Jason Johnson, CAFO) 35:53

1M ago35:53

35:53

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! During this month, we’re not only raising awareness about foster care, but we are also celebrating the beautiful work of collaboration in this space. (Watch our new “As One” documentary series here for some incredible stories about the work happening in our city.) With this focus, we are revisiting the v…

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Unlocking Purpose for the Vulnerable (feat. Brian Meza, Petra Cares) 36:28

2M ago36:28

36:28

For young adults who faced significant challenges growing up, it can be very hard to successfully transition into the workforce. They may not have the resources or self-confidence to strive for a fulfilling career. As a result, they may end up unemployed or stuck in a cycle of jobs that don’t offer upward mobility. Today’s guest, Brian Meza, is tac…

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Listen, Mental Health Matters: James Corbett, Initium Health 20:52

2M ago20:52

20:52

In the fourth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with James Corbett, founder and principal at Initium Health in Denver. Their unguarded conversation dives into the top challenges and opportunities that communities face regarding behavioral and mental health — and why l…

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Navigating Transracial Adoption: A Personal Journey (feat. Isaac Etter, Identity) 50:31

2M ago50:31

50:31

Adopting children who are of a different race than your own can be a beautiful thing. But many parents who do so make one crucial mistake—they try to disregard the topic of race altogether. They may feel uncomfortable addressing this subject or think that it’s better just to ignore it. But the truth is, in order to set children up for success, you …

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Showing Up For Children in the Way They Deserve (feat. Chelsea Floro, Moses Closet of The Woodlands) 46:48

3M ago46:48

46:48

Life as a foster parent is a constant learning process. You complete extensive training, but quickly realize that there's always more to learn. As you figure out the best ways to meet the needs of the children in your care, one thing continues to become clear—every child comes with their own unique needs. The best way to grow in how you're supporti…

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Helping Birth Parents Make Positive Changes (feat. Catherine Vannatta & Tiffany Maggret) 50:13

3M ago50:13

50:13

The foster care system’s primary goal is to serve the best interests of the families within it. Whenever possible, that means reuniting biological parents with their children. To help a family heal, birth parents need intentional support. But all too often, they aren’t given the resources they need to overcome their challenging life circumstances a…

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From Foster Youth to Social Worker (feat. Travis Hand, Texas Children’s Hospital) 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

It’s a joy to have Travis Hand, a Licensed Master Social Worker who currently serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital, on our latest episode of the podcast. Once a teen struggling to navigate the challenges of growing up in the foster care system, Travis gained a strong passion for social work in college. This conversa…

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Improving the System Together (feat. Shaundricka Easley, Texas Department of Family Protective Services) 28:56

5M ago28:56

28:56

We are delighted to have the Deputy Regional Director at the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, Shaundricka Easley, on the podcast. She has been with the department for over 15 years and had various roles during that time as well as served all 13 counties across the Houston area. Shaundricka gives us unique insight from her vast experi…

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Listen, Mental Health Matters: Shannon Sale and Anne Hernandez, Grady Health System 25:42

5M ago25:42

25:42

In the third episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, talks with Grady Health System’s Shannon Sale, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, and Anne Hernandez, vice president of behavioral health. Their discussion explores strategies they’ve implemented to improve acc…

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Walking with Families for the Long Haul (feat. Jenni Lord) 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

“Who is with them long term?” This is the question that Jenni Lord started asking after her organization helped fund hundreds of adoptions. What she realized is that the breakdown of these adoptive families often stemmed from the parents not being equipped to handle the behaviors and challenges that came along with trauma. Today, Jenni Lord is a re…

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A Dedication to Child and Family Well-Being (feat. Jesse Booher, DePelchin Children's Center) 44:17

5M ago44:17

44:17

DePelchin Children’s Center has existed for over 130 years and has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the community. Their mission is to strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being in Houston and central Texas. Jesse Booher is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of DePelchin Chi…

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Creating Safe Spaces for the Next Generation (feat. Chandler James) 32:42

7M ago32:42

32:42

It all started with a simple napkin exercise. Chandler James was asked to write his dream on a napkin. Initially, it seemed like a silly exercise but when he was finished his napkin read: creating safe spaces for the next generation. Chandler James is our Director of Church Mobilization here at The Riverside Project. He has worked in a number of lo…

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Listen, Mental Health Matters: Tom Kozaczynski, Compass Health 36:42

7M ago36:42

36:42

In the second episode of "Listen, Mental Health Matters," Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, has an in-depth discussion with Tom Kozaczynski, chief advancement officer at Compass Health. Their dialogue covers the evolving post-pandemic landscape of mental health care and the challenges faced by Compass Health's diverse…

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Finding Success in Education for Foster Youth (feat. Dr. Danisha Keating) 49:31

7M ago49:31

49:31

Foster youth face many challenges, and education can be one of them. In fact, studies show that just 4% of children who have experienced foster care will go on to obtain a four-year college degree. Children who are involved within the foster care system also experience a higher number of school transitions, lower academic achievement, heightened ex…

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Listen, Mental Health Matters: Stacey Johnson, Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center 25:59

9M ago25:59

25:59

"Listen, Mental Health Matters" is a special Speaking of Design podcast series. Brian Giebink, behavioral and mental health practice leader at HDR, visits some of the world’s leading healthcare providers for candid conversations about the challenges they face and the opportunities to transform the patient and caregiver experience. The importance of…

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What Is International Foster Care? (feat. Krista Kesseler) 28:29

10M ago28:29

28:29

Anytime there is news related to the border or a refugee crisis, we frequently hear this question: “How does our city serve unaccompanied minors and refugees that come to our country without their parents? Does this affect the foster care community?” You may never have heard the term “international foster care” before, but this is a unique and impo…

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Offering Your Family to a Child in Foster Care (feat. Jennifer Clifford) 40:17

11M ago40:17

40:17

This is not working. What do we do next? After several infertility treatments, Jennifer Clifford and her husband, Ryan, asked themselves this question. After a discussion and an informational meeting about foster care, they came to the conclusion that God was closing the door to biological children and opening the door to foster care, specifically …

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Learning to Listen to One Another (feat. Luevenia Chapman) 29:18

12M ago29:18

29:18

There's a place for everyone in supporting children and families here in Houston. That's something we believe firmly here at The Riverside Project. Today, we have the opportunity to share our conversation with Luevenia Chapman, co-founder and Program Director for Hearts with Hope Foundation, a local general residential operation (GRO) that provides…

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Houston PEARLS (feat. Judge Susan Brown & Judge Dena Fisher) 30:04

1y ago30:04

30:04

Healing happens in the context of relationship. As Dr. Bruce Perry says, “Relationships matter: the currency for systemic change is trust, and trust comes through forming healthy, working relationships. People, not programs, change people.” Programs and services for children in foster care are helpful, but when it comes to producing long term heali…

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Keeping Families Together: Addressing Needs of Relative Caregivers (feat. Dr. Valerie Jackson) 27:36

1y ago27:36

27:36

Extended relatives, such as grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, and even close friends (referred to as “fictive kin”) have always been a stabilizing force in the family system. These relationships have historically been, and are still today, a vital source of safety and permanency for children. In this episode, Dr. Valerie Jackson shares how Monar…

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Navigating Healthcare Challenges of Children in Foster Care (feat. Texas Children's Hospital) 30:04

1y ago30:04

30:04

We know from ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research that child abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction are linked to increased risk for poor social, emotional, and physical health outcomes. The Division of Public Health Pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital was established in 2015 to prevent and mitigate childhood adversities and to prov…

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Proximity Matters (feat. Kingwood Methodist Church) 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

33:00

"Hope is found near the ground, in close proximity to the struggle." In this episode, Nanette Lynch and Clint Wylie with Kingwood Methodist Church tell the story of how their church began serving kids and families involved with the foster care system, and how their ministry has evolved over time. We also discuss the joy of saying "yes" to hard thin…

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Expert Roundtable on Improving the Airport Experience 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

22:37

As airport operators contemplate modernization and development of major programs, they face the challenge of improving the experience for travelers. How can airports create an environment that enhances travel for passengers, while still meeting their core needs? In this expert roundtable discussion led by transportation industry leader Rick Pilgrim…

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Raising the Bar (feat. Tara Grigg Green, Foster Care Advocacy Center) 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

What could it look like to raise the standard of care from "better to nothing" to "excellence" for vulnerable children and families who are involved with the child welfare system? In this episode, Tara Grigg Green (founder and Executive Director of the Foster Care Advocacy Center) shares how FCAC is providing high-quality, multidisciplinary legal r…

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Equipping the Church to Support Families in Crisis 26:26

1+ y ago26:26

26:26

The Church is called to be in the place where the world is in pain. We often hear from church leaders that they recognize the need and deeply desire to support vulnerable families within their congregations and in their communities, but they just don't know where to start. In this episode, Toni Steere, Director of Legacy 68:5 at Houston's First Bap…

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Youth and gangs 13:38

1+ y ago13:38

13:38

Teens go through a lot, a lot of change happens in teen years. Listen to an Advocate for youth that experience exposure to gangs, gang culture, and end up in the Juvenile Justice system.By Project BRIDGE

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What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)? 33:17

1+ y ago33:17

33:17

Just a few decades ago it was believed that children who experienced extreme abuse and neglect suffered damage to their brain that was irreparable. We now know that damage caused by traumatic experiences can be healed over time through the context of loving, stable, healthy relationships. In other words, trauma that happens in relationship must be …

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Educational Needs of Youth in Foster Care (feat. Crystal Coleman & Jackie McCoy) 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

25:40

Why do so many youth in foster care struggle at school? How does trauma impact educational outcomes? What can we do as a community to improve educational outcomes for our youth? This episode features Crystal Coleman, the Foster Care Coordinator at Klein ISD, and Jackie McCoy, a Klein ISD Surrogate Parent. We discuss educational challenges, the impa…

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Improving coping skills for teens 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

Are you a parent or teen that wants to learn about stress, and learning healthy coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety? Take a listen to this episode to learn more! Music: John Carpenter Halloween ThemeBy Project BRIDGE

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DREAMS 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

33:41

Todays’ episode touches on a guest speaker whom has come a long way, a rising star that has talks about the ambitions and struggles of his Art career and life.By Project BRIDGE

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Hope and Healing for Foster Youth (feat. Promise Rose Residential Care Home) 20:40

2y ago20:40

20:40

Promise Rose is a nonprofit residential treatment center in Houston, TX serving youth in foster care. In this episode, Program Director, Donte Abram, and Executive Director, Nikia Johnson, share about their work, and the challenges faced by the youth they serve. We also discuss ways our community can support these youth as they transition into adul…

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Being a student mother 9:47

2y ago9:47

9:47

Being a student is hard, imagine being a mother and a student? Hear some stories of amazing women whom have done and are student mothers!By Project BRIDGE

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Social emotional learning 19:09

2y ago19:09

19:09

What is social emotional Learnng? As a youth many situations occur that can affect mental health, but there are ways to care for yourself an others.By Project BRIDGE

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The System (feat. DFPS Regional Directors, C.J. Broussard-White & Leshia Fisher) 25:21

2y ago25:21

25:21

In this episode, we explore the inner world of the child welfare system in Houston, including challenges faced by caseworkers, needs of families impacted by the system, and what it will take for children and families to thrive in our city. Guests: C.J. Broussard-White, DFPS Region 6A Regional Director Leshia Fisher, DFPS Region 6B Regional Director…

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The River (feat. Jason Johnson) 34:20

2y ago34:20

34:20

In our first podcast, we break down the parable of the River and how it relates to issues facing Houston's child and family welfare system. Foster care isn't an isolated problem but is connected to many other social issues affecting our city. How does this reality change the way we work together to transform foster care in our communities? In this …

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Music and mental health 20:56

2y ago20:56

20:56

Learn some facts about how music can alter and postively uplift your mental health. Today's podcast, Music and Mental Health is discussed in the lives of our Project BRIDGE Staff as they share some fun facts and their own personal struggles dealing with mental health through music.By Project BRIDGE

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Working in the Right Environment 31:48

2y ago31:48

31:48

When your project calls for environmental solutions, this team has you covered. Based out of Nanuet, New York, this group of biologists, environmental scientists and technicians operates out of a modern, state-of-the-art facility with everything you need to design and execute your customized environmental study. That includes a fleet of survey vess…

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Healing/meditation circles and ADHD in higher education 29:51

2y ago29:51

29:51

This weeks episode focuses on meditation, a way to cope with stress, and anxiety. What is ADHD? What are ways our guest has used to deal with ADHD… stay tuned…!!!!By Project BRIDGE

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Ethnic studies 2 conversation 29:35

2y ago29:35

29:35

Continued conversation about Ethnic Studies. Why is it important to have in education, what do we all gain from it?By Project BRIDGE

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Ethnic Studies 1:02:07

2y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

We will be discussing the importance of Ethnic Studies in the K-12 system and why the recent law passed in California for it to be included in the curriculum is crucial for an all-inclusive curriculum that is representative of all people.By Project BRIDGE

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One Flight Away 39:36

2y ago39:36

39:36

After witnessing the impact of a pandemic on the air travel industry, three architects began to reimagine how airports might look if designed with a health environment perspective, through the lens of passenger health and wellness. They submitted their concept to Healthcare Design Magazine's Breaking Through competition, which prompted further conv…

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Feed Dem Kids! 45:11

2+ y ago45:11

45:11

Learn about Feed Dem Kids. This episode learn about a local organization in the Riverside area doing great things to give back to the community.By Project BRIDGE

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Cruising, oldies, and good memories 31:31

2+ y ago31:31

31:31

Tune in today to hear about good times in Riverside, Riverside culture, and the art of giving.By Project BRIDGE

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10 things every teen should know about mental health 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

25:30

Welcome back! Our latest topic... 10 things every teen should know about mental health! What is it like to ask for help? What is living a healthy lifestyle? How can a teen help support others by not judging them? Stay tuned!!!By Project BRIDGE

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School to Prison pipeline 38:19

2+ y ago38:19

38:19

What is the school to prison pipeline? Do youth experience any correlation with school and prisons? Let’s listen and find out as this great discussion unravels in todays episode.By Project BRIDGE

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Building Rapport with Teens 40:16

2+ y ago40:16

40:16

Welcome back! The PB&J Podcast would like to. Welcome you to it’s 6th season! Please take a listen to the first episode, as we discuss building rapport with teens. How do you gain trust from teens? What are ways and why is it important to build that trust? Stay tuned! #ProjectbridgeoutBy Project BRIDGE

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Work, School, or the Military? 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

28:25

Work, School, or the Military? Once you graduate High School, what choice will you make? Is one route better than the other? Is it all about money? Why choose one over the other? Hear Host Fazein Kennon and guests talk about the different options, reasons, and choices available.By Project BRIDGE

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Fashion 26:33

2+ y ago26:33

26:33

What is fashion? How does fashion play into culture, social media, and other social platforms? Tune in to this weeks topic, Fashion, as our host Fazein Kennon and guests talk about this!By Project BRIDGE

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Money! 34:33

2+ y ago34:33

34:33

Let’s talk about money! How important is it to you? How do teens view money? What are healthy and smart ways to use money? Join host Fazein Kennon and guest speakers on the talk about money!By Project BRIDGE

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