The Makin’ It Happen Podcast

Life of a Teen S2E2: The Quit With Jordan Havens

Makin' It Happen's very own Jordan Havens joins us on Life of a Teen to open up about her experience with vaping, nicotine addiction, the challenge of quitting, and the personal growth that followed.
It’s a real conversation about addiction, what it’s like to quit, and advice for teens who might be going through the same struggle with vaping.
 
Resources: 
Teen.smokefree.gov | National Cancer Institute
Information, tips, tools, and live web-based support for teens who want to quit using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
SmokefreeTXT for Teens | National Cancer Institute
Text-based program to help young people quit tobacco use.
1-800-QUIT-NOW
Connects teens to their state quitline. Teens can get free and confidential support from a quit coach and get connected to additional resources. See CDC.gov/Quitline for additional information and quitlines that offer services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
This is Quitting Program | Truth Initiative
Mobile program designed to help young people quit e-cigarettes. Resources are available for teens and young adults as well as parents and caregivers.
NOT for Me | American Lung Association
Mobile-friendly quitting program designed to help youth aged 14–19 stop using e-cigarettes.
 

Connect Conversations S2E2: Why Advocacy Is So Important All Year-Round With Sarah Cain and Kate Frey of New Futures

What does effective advocacy really look like? Sarah Cain and Kate Frey join us to unpack the who, what, and why of advocacy and the mission behind New Futures. Tune in to hear how granite staters are making change and how you can get involved!
Check out New Futures here:
https://new-futures.org/

Connection Conversations S2E1: Makin' The Manchester Continuum of Care Count With Erica Diamond and Owen Love

Season 2 of Connection Conversations begins with a powerful conversation about homelessness in Manchester. We’re joined by Erica Diamond of Families in Transition and Owen Love of the City of Manchester to break down the Continuum of Care, the Point-in-Time Count, and what these efforts mean for our community.

Life of a Teen S2E1: Bell to Bell Ban With Starah Adrien and Lucia Murillo

Season 2 of Life of a Teen kicks off with a conversation about New Hampshire’s new bell to bell cell phone ban, a statewide policy prohibiting students from using mobile devices during the school day.
What does this mean for students? Is it helping or hurting?
Hear Starah Adrien and Lucia Murillo, seniors at Manchester Central High School, share their take on the legislation from a student’s perspective.

Connection Conversations: Breaking Stigma, Building Support With Janelle Havens of Makin' It Happen

If you loved Part 1 of our mirror episode of Connection Conversations, you will want to tune in for Part 2! Join us as we dive into what it means to be a Recovery Ready Community and the unique initiatives Makin’ It Happen’s Recovery Ready Communities focus area offers to create supportive, stigma-free environments for our communities!

Connection Conversations: Essentially Resilient With Kayt Gagneux, Janelle Havens, and Jordan Havens of Makin' It Happen

Join us for Part 1 of this mirror episode as we unpack what resilience truly means, how it impacts mental health, why it is essential for everyone, and the unique opportunities Makin’ It Happen’s Resiliency Essentials Team offers to foster it!

Life of A Teen: Balancing Act With Hadley Vitale of Goffstown High School

Juggling school, work, passions, and life? We’re diving into the real story with Goffstown High School teen, Hadley Vitale! Tune in and get inspired!

Connection Conversations: Horsing Around, Part 2 With Karen Kersting And Allison McCully Of Upreach Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Join us as we delve into the incredible world of therapeutic equine programs with Karen Kersting and Allison McCully of UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center! From building confidence and resilience to fostering emotional growth, equine therapy is changing lives in ways you wouldn't expect!

Connection Conversations: Horsing Around, Part 1 With Karen Kersting and Allison McCully of UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Join us as we delve into the incredible world of therapeutic equine programs with Karen Kersting and Allison McCully of UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center! From building confidence and resilience to fostering emotional growth, equine therapy is changing lives in ways you wouldn't expect!

Connection Conversations: The Final Post: A New Chapter Begins With Kayshauna Montano Of Makin' It Happen

Join us for this feature episode of Connection Conversations: The Final Post: A New Chapter Begins with Makin’ It Happen’s Kayshauna Montaño! We talk about her public health journey, her time at Makin’ It Happen, and what the future holds in her next endeavor.