The 20 episode, unscripted video podcast, Awkward Conversations, is hosted by Full House and Fuller House star, Jodie Sweetin, and joined by Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital.The two will be chatting with celebrity parents and guest experts on how to prepare for the awkward conversations with their kids and furthering the discussion on how to give parents the tools to empower their kids to stay safe, substance free and make smart decisions!
Parenting comes with all sorts of trials and tribulations – particularly when your child reaches his or her teenage years. Join us each week as we cover a wide array of subjects that will help parents learn how to raise kids with the necessary tools they need to stay safe, substance free and make smart decisions. Each episode will feature expert guests who will help guide parents and answer those tough questions that may come up in the ever changing world of raising kids.
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About Elks
As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks DAP program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!
About DEA
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.
09/24/25
Parenting in the Digital Age: Spotting Online Red Flags
In this episode of Awkward Conversations, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy team up with Dr. Michael Rich, "the Mediatrician," and Kevin Collins from the Drug Enforcement Administration to unpack the realities of raising kids in today's digital wo… Read more
12/24/24
Prevention Through Creative Expression
In this season finale, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy explore how creative expression—through art, music, dance, and storytelling—builds resilience and prevents substance misuse in kids. Joined by special guests John Lawler, award-winning direc… Read more
12/24/24
Building Resilience Through a Positive Mindset
In this uplifting episode, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy are joined by renowned positive psychologist and best-selling author Niyc Pidgeon to explore the transformative power of a positive mindset in building resilience. Through practical tips… Read more
12/24/24
The Science of Addiction and How to Use It for Prevention
In this episode, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy delve into the science of substance use disorders with Captain Christopher Jones, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at SAMHSA. CAPT Jones provides expert insights on how addict… Read more
12/24/24
Power of Relationships
In this repurposed episode of Awkward Conversations, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy revisit a compelling conversation with Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and advocate for conscious parenting. Dr. Shefali shares transfor… Read more
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