The Dr. Ward Bond Show

EP 299 - Set the Expectation with Washington Commanders James Smith-Williams

With us today is James Smith-Williams of the Washington Commanders. He is the Set The Expectation ambassador and founded The Set The Expectation Champions program. 

 

James began his advocacy work with Set The Expectation in 2019 when he was a player at North Carolina State. A devoted supporter of sexual assault survivors, James has organized multiple events and taken every opportunity possible to use his platform to raise awareness and give to survivors and their families a voice. 

 

In his professional career, James was named “The 2021 Week 10 NFL Player Association Community MVP” for his work in Washington, DC as a Set The Expectation Champion. 

 

He was also awarded the “Vital Voices-Voices of Solidarity Award” which is named to the five most impactful men in the world for their global fight to end gender-based violence and their leadership along the way. James has been recognized by Stand Together Foundation as a Community Influencer for his work as an athlete on and off the field. 

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#football #selfawareness #selfhelp #inspiration #sexualassaultawareness #sexualassaultsuvivors #settheexpectation #washingoncommanders #NFL #collegefootball #highschoolsports #collegesports

EP 298 - Actor Austin Basis on the Final Season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

With us today is actor Austin Basis, one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood. 

 

He is currently known as Alvin on the award winning comedy series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. 

 

Austin is best known as the breakout comedic star on the CW’s People’s Choice Award-winning series, “Beauty and the Beast”, as well as a series regular role on The CW’s “Life Unexpected”. Austin’s acting resume is so long it’s worth a read on IMDb!

 

Also, diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at a young age, Austin is a strong advocate for T1D research, and is currently a Celebrity Ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, for which he is very passionate about. 

 

#themarvelousmrsmaisel #streaming #tvseries #tvshow #television #mrsmaisel #type1diabetes #T!D #brandambassador

EP 297 - Bug Therapy Movie Inspires Mental Health Counseling

Michael Jann and Michele Jourdan's story is deeply personal: Their 27-year-old son Max's mental breakdown, hospitalization, diagnosis and ongoing recovery, fuel their passion to fight the stigma of mental illness. And as they say “You can’t solve a problem if you can’t talk about it.” 

 

Michael Jann, who is an Emmy-nominated late-night comedy writer and for over 20 years wrote for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. 

 

Michele Jourdan is Michael’s wife, she is his writing partner, and a gold-medal-winning body builder.

 

Their incredible animated short film BUG THERAPY uses humor and entertainment to break the ice on this very important topic.  

 

Michael and Michele made BUG THERAPY themselves, with Dream Works veteran Jason (Rise-Ig) directing.

 

Let’s welcome the powerhouse writing duo and creators of BUG THERAPY, Michael Jann and Michele Jourdan to the show!

EP 296 - Music is Medicine with Brei Carter

How powerful is music when it comes to your mental health? Well, music moves the soul, creates images in our minds and it can calm or energize us. The word ‘soul’ actually refers to our emotions and music is one of the most powerful tools we can use and engage in to help us be more joyful, calm and productive. Even researchers are saying that learning music may have the power to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.

 

Today, to talk about the power of music and our mental well-being is crossover country and southern pop recording artist Brei Carter. 

 

This Louisiana girl was raised on several authentic southern staples: the Bible, Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church’s choir, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, and Aretha Franklin to name a few. 

 

She is a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, where she served as an enlisted soldier and as an officer. 

 

She has new music on the way through her global music distribution deal with Brown Lee Entertainment and The Orchard. 

EP 295 - Ride Away the Stigma: Ride for Mental Health with Mac Dorris

Mac Dorris, who founded The Ride for Mental Health inspired by his son, Eric. Eric struggled with mental health issues as a young man. He was eventually diagnosed with borderline personality disorder among other conditions, and tragically died of an accidental overdose at the age of 21. 

 

Mac, an avid cyclist, created The Ride to honor his son’s life, and to shine a light of hope and caring for others. Eric’s memory lives on in the important work being funded by The Ride for Mental Health, and in the moments of connection and camaraderie that make the event so rewarding. 

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#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #depression #anxiety #personalitydisorders #mentalillness #cycling #cyclingevent #cyclinglife 

EP 294 - Actor / Director / Photographer Juan Escobedo Discusses His Storytelling Through Film and Photography

Juan Escobedo is a multi-talented award-winning actor, director.

 

He is also a very talented photographer with his photography being widely praised. The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs started publishing Mr. Escobedo’s photography in 2012 as part of the City of Los Angeles Heritage Month Celebrations. 

 

One of his most notable works of photography, Trash and Tears, was a series of photographs depicting models posing, surrounded by trash in an attempt to explore the issues of hoarding, mental health, poverty, and drug addiction.  

 

Recently, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture launched the Collective Memory Installation as part of its Illuminate LA initiative. 

 

Mr. Escobedo, was selected to exhibit his work titled, El Sombrero de Miguel Lopez, which pays homage to his late grandfather and one of our topics today.

 

#hispanic #latino #fineart #photography #photographer #film #filmdirector #california #losangeles #mexico #artsandculture #hispanicculture 

EP 293 - Actress Gabrielle Bourne about her role in “AIR” & Her DIY Home Projects

Gearing up for the highly anticipated film AIR, actress, writer and producer Gabrielle Bourne stars alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the duo’s most recent project.

 

AIR tells the incredible story of ‘Sonny Vaccaro’ and Nike as they pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, and creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture. In the film. Gabrielle Bourne brings to life ‘Tiffany,’ Matt Damon’s ‘Sonny Vaccaro’s’ right hand woman.

 

Many of you may have seen Gabrielle in TNT’s “Animal Kingdom,”  FOX’s “Pitch,” THE HATRED, as well as Disney’s “I Didn’t Do It,” to name a few.

 

And she is a master at her DIY home projects and it may bring us a new DIY home renovation show in the future! 

 

#nike #mattdamon #benaffleck #michaeljordan #movie #film #airmovie #actor #actress

EP 292 - War Room’s Karen Abercrombie Discusses New Faith Film ‘Heaven Sent’

Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, an award winning storyteller and independent film producer.

 

Best known for her award-winning portrayal of the spicy, 80-year-old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room.

 

But Karen has an impressive body of work under her belt. She has guest starred on such TV shows as “Saved By The Bell”, “The Inspectors”, “Vampire Diaries”, “Ally McBeal”’, and “Strong Medicine” to name a few. 

 

She has also played recurring characters on OWN’S series, “Delilah” and AMC’S, series, “Turn”. As for the stage, Karen has a long list of professional credits to her name. 

 

In 2018, Karen formed Earth Mother Entertainment, an independent film production company. Her first film, “Discarded Things” has garnered five Best Actress awards for Karen's role in the film, two Best Picture awards, and three Best Supporting Actor awards.

EP 291 - British Actor Jeremy Swift on Ted Lasso Season 3

Our esteemed guest is actor Jeremy Swift and many of you who are big fans of Downton Abbey where he played Mr. Spratt (Dame Maggie Smith’s butler) and Leslie Higgins in Ted Lasso, well he is here with us tonight!

 

He has been seen in 'Mary Poppins Returns' directed by Rob Marshall for Disney. Jeremy has also worked with legendary film directors such as Roman Polanski in Oliver Twist, Robert Altman in Gosford Park and The Wachowski Siblings in Jupiter Ascending. 

 

How many of you remember seeing Jeremy in Fred Claus? Now there’s bit of trivia. 

 

And finally, we have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for the return of Ted Lasso and it’s finally here!

EP 290 - From Stuntman to Actor to Producer: Making Hollywood Watchable Again

Our special guest was riding bulls and roping calves until he was introduced to acting and the world of storytelling through filmmaking. 

 

Through a series of events, Kerry Wallum found himself involved in the movie & music business. 

 

Kerry now has over 100 film projects, including award-winning music videos, under his belt. 

 

Producing, directing and acting, Kerry has a passion to make great stories that are talked about all over the world. 

 

Kerry has acted and been a stuntman in some great movies including The Yearling, The Rock (directed by Michael Bay), The Crow, and Deadman’s Walk to name a few. 

 

Kerry Wallum is also co-producer in collaboration with country music legend Willie Nelson in building the film production franchise Luck Films.

EP 289 - How To Protect Your Immune System All Year Long

Don't let sickness get you down and destroy your productivity. Dr. Bond discusses the ultimate way to defeat those nasty germs and bugs that attack your immune system. For more info: https://npswsilver.com

EP 288 - The Global Music Sensation THE LACS

The LACS are one of the clear leaders of the country-rap-rock genre with over 1 billion streams on Pandora, over 500 million views on YouTube and and over 400 million streams on Spotify. 

 

One of the band’s most identifiable songs, “Kickin’ Up Mud” was recently certified Gold, and total album sales are approaching 1 million. 

 

Ladies and gentlemen, none of that has come from radio or big publicity campaigns, it’s all about their fan base spreading the news about their music. 

 

They have performed or toured with Jamie Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Buckcherry, Blackstone Cherry to name a few. 

 

They are here today to talk about their new single, “Hellraisers in Heaven” and so much more! 

 

Let’s welcome Clay Sharpe of The LACS!

EP 287 - Women in Sports, Sexism and the Unsettling Entry of Transgender Athletes in Sport

Today, we discuss her new book, “When Women Stood: The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World”. And this book isn’t just about female sports, it’s also about medical science ignoring the needs of women in general and what you will hear today will be a bit of shock. 

Alexandra Allred is a former professional athlete who made sports history when she won the first-ever U.S. women’s bobsled championship when she was more than four months pregnant. 

 

A former fighter and fourth degree black belt, Allred has been teaching martial arts, self-defense and mainstream fitness classes for over 25 years. She is the author of the award-winning book Atta Girl! A Celebration of Women in Sport.

EP 286 - Country Star Joey Canyon & His New Television Network

Our guest today is visionary media entrepreneur Joey Canyon. He is the founder and CEO of Canyon Star TV as well as being an award-winning country music singer-songwriter and producer.

 

After developing expertise in a range of production roles throughout the 80s and 90s, Joey Canyon started his own production services company, working on national commercials, documentaries, TV series, and with NFL Films for eight years. He later produced and hosted The Joey Canyon Show, a dynamic, critically-acclaimed country music variety show featuring the best names in traditional country music. His TV show aired on the RFD-TV network before starting his own network, Canyon Star TV.

 

In 2019, Canyon was awarded “Entertainer of the Year” by the Independent Music Network, and in 2021, he was inducted into the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame. With the March 2022 launch of his global streaming television network Canyon Star TV, he is set to bring the best in family entertainment back to television. 

EP 285 - Is God Making an Impact in Hollywood?

Tonja Rene is an actor turned manager/producer with a passion for film, television and media. She has several television and film credits in supporting and leading roles and new projects in the works as a producer. 

 

Tonja looks forward to projects that require depth and grit. Her background as a performer and visionary goes back to her early childhood where she did modeling as a teen as well as numerous performances as a singer, actor and host. 

 

In this interview, Ward and Tonja discuss what it’s like for a believer to work in Hollywood and how to stay the true to who you are and what you believe. Can Christians work in non-Christian films and still make a difference? 

 

Tonja was drawn back into media and entertainment as a result of a surreal dream she says “rocked her world” while pregnant with her daughter in 2004. In this dream, Tonja was taken on a journey through old Hollywood and God showed her that the church had pulled his Light out of the media and entertainment industries years ago. The Lord asked her to be willing to be, among others, a Light through her gifts and talents.

EP 284 - “NIGHT RIDE” an Oscar-Nominated Short Film by Eirik Tveiten

Director and writer Eirik Veiten wrote and directed his first acclaimed short FRIENDLY PEOPLE in 2010. He has written and directed 14 short films. 

 

His work includes different genres and stretches from high realism to stylized comedy. 

 

His recent short film NIGHT RIDE was awarded the Audience Award at The Norwegian Short Film Festival and has since won 5 awards at festivals around the world. 

 

It has also been nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category for this year’s Oscars.

EP 283 - What’s It Like to Grow Up with the Name, James Bond, ’The Other Fellow’ Film

In a world of 8 billion people, there are those who are named after famous people, in this particular case, what’s it like to grow up with the name of the most famous secret agent in film, James Bond. 

 

Born and raised in Australia on a diet of James Bond films, elaborate thrillers and Errol Morris documentaries. His interest in film grew in high school where he made a run of several short films including SURVEILLANCE - his take on Alfred Hitchcock’s REAR WINDOW - and the mockumentary, FAKES.

 

Today he is here to talk about his new film, THE OTHER FELLOW which is his feature documentary debut.

EP 282 - Jazz Artist Emmet Cohen Redefining Jazz Music with “Uptown in Orbit”

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. 

 

Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, and the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards. 

 

His artistry has taken him to venues and festivals in over 30 countries. And his entrepreneurial energies led to his developing "Live From Emmet's Place," a live-streamed "Harlem Rent Party" that unites a worldwide audience via tens of millions of internet views. 

 

He has released over ten albums as leader and has performed or recorded with the likes of Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, and many, many others.

EP 281 - Healing Your Soul

We have Pastor and Chaplain Steve Austin back with us today as talk more about the healing power of God for your body, mind and spirit and today He, and what I mean by He, is the Lord is going to bring healing to your soul.

 

Steve Austin has been a pastor and Senior Director at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas for over 20 years. He has overseen 24 ministries and 40 adult Bible classes. 

 

Steve has ministered to thousands of sick people and their families in the largest medical center in the world - the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas - and did hospital chaplaincy training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, the world's top cancer medical facility. 

 

He is the President and Executive Director of Living Hope Chaplaincy, a nonprofit organization that trains and mobilizes volunteers to provide spiritual care to hospital patients, their families, and healthcare workers.

 

We are here today to discuss more from Steve’s very powerful new book, God Heals: Eight Keys to Defeat Sickness and Receive Divine Healing.

EP 280 - Rickshaw Girl: A Young Girl Works to Save Her Father’s Life

Chosen as one of the 100 great children's books of the last 100 years by the New York Public Library.

In this award-winning novel for readers in grades 2-5 illustrated by Jamie Hogan, Naima must find a way to save her mother's golden bangle -- and fix her father's rickshaw. Booklist said this "lively, moving book has surprises that continue to the end," Kirkus promised that "Naima's story will be relished by students and teachers alike," and the Cooperative Center for Children's Books picked it as a must-read global title for children.

 

Mitali Perkins has written many books for young readers, including You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for a National Book Award) and Rickshaw Girl (adapted into a film by Sleeperwave Productions), all of which explore crossing different kinds of borders. 

 

Her goal is to make readers laugh or cry, preferably both, as long as their hearts are widening. And she has done it with Rickshaw Girl! 

EP 279 - Bee Propolis: Can It Treat Herpes Simplex, Ear Infections and more?

What is Bee Propolis? Can it really help treat the the conditions you've heard? Watch today's In The Classroom segment to find out the research and dispel myths from facts.

EP 278 - Rick Allen, Drummer of Def Leppard: The Musician. The Artist. The Humanitarian

Rick Allen, is the legendary drummer of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Def Leppard. One of the world's best-selling rock bands having sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

 

But over the past 13 years, Rick Allen has reached out to teenage cancer patients, children with special needs, at-risk youth in crisis, families of domestic violence and veterans who have served in Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. 

 

Rick continues his work by helping wounded warriors through Project Resiliency’s Warrior Resiliency Program sponsored by his charity foundation the Raven Drum Foundation.

 

An essential part of Rick's creative life went public as he debuted his fine art collection in 2012, featuring 300 pieces which quickly sold-out. A second collection, released a year later, helped to forge a relationship with fine art retailer Wentworth Galleries.  

 

Rick debuts his newest artwork in a collection called “Endangered Species” at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino just prior to the Def Leppard Concert. A Portion of the Proceeds from Each Fine Art Sale are Donated to Veterans Programs via Project Resiliency.

 

Let’s welcome The Musician. The Artist. The Humanitarian. Rick Allen.

EP 277 - Commit to These 5 Keys for an Optimal 2023

Chris Carlisle is the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. His book, Move or Die: Creating a Game-Plan from Stuck to Significance, puts readers on the path to obtaining the life that they have always believed they were destined for. It was also our pick for “Book of the Year” in 2022 and rightly so. 

 

Following the five commitment keys will give you a stronger foundation in your pursuits, whether it be higher education, a better job or better relationships. They will also make you a better leader. 

 

He went from coaching at the high school level, two college football national championships and seven consecutive PAC-10 championships. Then moved up winning a Super Bowl. 

 

Even Russell Wilson, NFL Quarterback with the Denver Broncos said “Coach Chris’ lessons, words, visions, and inspirational stories not only impacted me in the NFL, but as a man. I am grateful for his significance in my life from the moment I met him. We either ‘move’ or we ‘die.’”

EP 276 - Multi-Talented Actor Julian Bailey of the Smash Hit ”Three Pines” TV Series

Julian Bailey, a Canadian film and television actor with theater roots. 

 

He is well known for his portrayal of a sociopathic young naval officer on the hit show, NCIS, which earned him a fan following from around the world. 

 

He would go on to appear in many internationally syndicated and beloved programs, films, and video games, including Supernatural, Dark Phoenix, and Far Cry 5. 

 

As the lead voice in Rainbow Six: Siege, Julian Bailey’s vocal talents have anchored one of the world’s most successful video game franchises in history, with more than 70 million players registered worldwide. And he voiced Netflix’s title character for the English version of the globally popular Korean series, Vin-chen-zo. 

 

And Julian didn’t stop there. He was part of the animated projects, The Jungle Book, as well as HBO’s award-winning original Madeline specials, narrated by Christopher Plummer.

 

Today, Julian Bailey currently stars as the hard to understand artist, Peter Morrow, in Amazon Prime Video’s smash hit television series, Three Pines, along with Alfred Molina and a dynamic ensemble cast.  

 

Let’s welcome one of the most well rounded actors in film and television today, the Julian Bailey.

EP 275 - Former NFL Player Discusses Overcoming Drug Addiction, Mental Health, NFL Concussion Protocols and more

Former NFL player Mike Gibson discusses the current mental health concerns of athletes and Damar Hamlin who we all saw on national television collapse on the field that led to an unprecedented cancelling of a NFL game. Does the NFL help players with substance abuse and are their concussion protocols enough? 

 

Mike Gibson, earned a scholarship to Cal-Berkeley for football and played for 2 years before he got drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008. He played a total of 6 years in the NFL (Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals). 

 

After he retired he became a sheriff's deputy, completing his credentials as class president, abusing OxyContin and adderall the entire duration. He was a deputy for under a year before getting asked to resign for his unhealthy habits. This setback turned him to becoming addicted to stronger substances such as heroin and meth. After going in and out of rehab 6 times, in his last session Mike made a breakthrough and has been sober for 5 years. He has worked in treatment centers as an addiction counselor for the entire 5 years he has been sober.

EP 274 - The Gravity of Up: Unlock Your Potential So No One Can Hold You Down

Brent Yates is a serial entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience and success as a business owner, humanitarian, and investor. 

 

Despite having money and prestige, his life journey has been neither smooth nor straightforward. In 2007, he was incapacitated by a mysterious illness, a crumbling marriage, shattered family relationships, and suicidal thoughts. 

 

At his lowest point, God put people, organizations, and resources into his life that came around him and lifted him up from his knees.

 

He is here today to share his success and learned processes so others who are searching for a more balanced and fruitful existence.

 

Brent Yates new book, “The Gravity of Up: Unlock Your Potential So No One Can Hold You Down” in which he chronicles his journey from brokenness to holistic health to serving God’s plan.

EP 273 - The Life. The Legacy. New Album: Paul Carrack: One of the Most Revered Voices in Music History

One of the most revered voices in music and a figurehead of soulful pop for decades. 

 

PAUL CARRACK is dubbed “The Man with the Golden Voice”. He wrote and sang 'How Long', the much-covered 1974 classic from his days with ACE, and was the voice of 'Tempted', from his tenure with Squeeze.

 

Then came such hits with Mike + the Mechanics, ‘Silent Running’ and the GRAMMY-nominated 'The Living Years' and 'Over My Shoulder'. 

 

How many of you actually know the Eagles hit song ‘Love Will Keep Us Alive’, was co-written by Paul Carrack and won the ASCAP award for Song of the Year in 1995.

 

He is as an in-demand collaborator, Paul’s decades of distinction include sessions with The Smiths, Elton John, Roxy Music, B.B. King and countless others, culminating in an invitation from Eric Clapton to join his touring band.

 

So without further a due, let’s welcome one of the most soulful voices in music history today. The Man. The Voice. The Incomparable Paul Carrack. 

EP 272 - Country Star Colton James New Album “America” and more!

Our guest today is country recording artist and multimedia entrepreneur Colton James. He is scheduled to release his first EP on January 20, 2023, titled America. 

 

The EP America was produced by Colton, the late Kim Tribble, and Jimmy Nichols.

 

In his career, Colton has opened for legendary artists Toby Keith, Chris Cagle, The Dixie Chicks, and Jason Aldean. With the release of his EP America, Colton is making fast strides toward the next step in his career and taking on multiple projects whilst still maintaining his music. 

 

One of those projects includes Colton partnering up with Rick Dawson, owner of 2022 Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred Rich Strike, to launch RedSunset Entertainment, a Nashville-based upstart multimedia company. They are set to produce records, television, radio programming, and more.

 

When it comes to television and radio programming, Rick and Colton are working to bring Reel Water Cowboy, a show combining music, fishing, and food from all over the world, to the big screen and the Reel Water Cowboy Radio Show. 

 

Along with that, Colton feels strongly about giving back to veterans his non-profit Land 4 Heroes Lodge.

EP 271 - Decorated Combat Veterans Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis are the War Hippies

War Hippies is a hot country duo with Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, both are decorated combat veterans.  

 

Forming in 2022, each has enjoyed an extremely successful music career of their own.

 

Despite receiving a full music scholarship to Miami University, and after completing his Sophomore year, Donnie Reis chose not to pursue a career in classical music. Instead, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and a year long tour in Iraq at the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 04-05.

 

Donnie Reis is a world-renowned violinist, who seemed to be born with a violin in his hands. He has spent years on the road with various artists playing multiple instruments and contributing vocals. His work over the years includes songwriting and music production that has included a wide range of artists, groups, television and film projects spanning the multiple genres of music and as singer-songwriter. Donnie’s achievements include 26 Billboard Top 10's and 4 songs on the Billboard 200 chart. 

 

After more than four years, two tours overseas with one tour of combat in Iraq as a United States Marine, Scooter Brown traded his guns in for guitars and hit the road. 

 

Scooter Brown Band was formed and began playing mainly in and around Houston, Texas. They have toured North America and opened for some of their biggest influences including Charlie Daniels Band, Travis Tritt, Dwight Yoakam, Lee Roy Parnell and the Marshall Tucker Band, just to name a few.

 

He is the co-founder of Base Camp 40 - Warriors In The Wild and works with numerous organizations to promote awareness in the veterans community along with human trafficking.  

 

War Hippies has become known for their stellar live performances including tight harmonies and a brilliantly eclectic variety of songs. Their official music video of Killin’ It premiered on The Country Network and held the #1 spot on the Top 40 Chart and remained in the top 5 for over 20 weeks.

EP 270 - Helping Parents and Teens Avoid Making Destructive Decisions

SADD.org mission is to provide students with the best prevention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drug use, eating disorders, consent, impaired driving and other destructive decisions.

 

Rick Birt serves as the President and CEO of SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions at a national level. Rick Birt provides perspective for parents on best practices for helping their teens succeed. A SADD alumni himself, he has over a decade of prevention experience. 

 

Rick sets and implements the long term direction for SADD, empowering the millions of students in which they serve. An expert in the matters of youth health and safety, Rick Birt has authored several publications that feature SADD’s unique form of a peer-to-peer approach that is vital to creating lasting behavior change in youth.