Our goal is to provide useful information about issues that affect today's teenagers to help support parents and professionals who work with youth.
Safety First: Tackling Tough Topics with Teens
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Podcast Overview
Our goal is to provide useful information about issues that affect today's teenagers to help support parents and professionals who work with youth.
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12/7/2025
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Recent Episodes
December 22, 2025
Understanding AI Use Among Adolescents with Dr. Akanksha Dadlani, MPH
<p>In this episode, Amanda talks with Akanksha Dadlani, MD, MPH, about teens' AI use. They discuss the many forms of AI, potential positive uses of AI, the risks of AI use (e.g., deepfakes, emotional connection with AI, replacement for mental health support), and developing safety plans for AI use. </p><p>Helpful resources:</p><p>https://akankshadadlani.carrd.co/</p><p>https://www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/chatbots-doctors-guide-medical-appointments-questions/</p><p>https://www.bark.us/</p><p>*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations</p>
December 21, 2025
Understanding Adolescent Nutrition and Exercise with Dr. Erin Hennessy
<p>In this episode, Amanda talks to Erin Hennessy, PhD, MPH, about adolescent nutrition and physical activity. They discuss the elements of a nutritious diet for teens, the effects of sugar and ultra-processed foods, the importance of reading ingredient labels, and recommendations for exercise and physical activity. </p><p>Helpful resources: <a href="https://childobesity180.tufts.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://childobesity180.tufts.edu/</a> <a href="https://nutrition.tufts.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nutrition.tufts.edu/</a>*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations</p><p></p><p></p>
December 20, 2025
Understanding Eating Disorders Among Youth with Erin Birely, LCPC
<p>In this episode, Amanda talks with Erin Birely, LCPC, about disordered eating among adolescents. They discuss the various types of eating disorders, the role of emotional avoidance, and biopsychosocial risk factors. </p><p>Helpful resources: </p><p>www.renfrewcenter.com</p><p>https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/</p><p>*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations</p><p><br></p>
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