Let’s Explore That

Let’s Explore That

In today’s fast-paced, digital-centric society, many folks are feeling alone and wondering where to find their village. Let’s Explore That, presented by The Village Network, is here to help you navigate life’s challenges-- past and present. Drawing on expert knowledge from behavioral health professionals, as well as wisdom from our fellow humans in the trenches, we seek to better understand our own patterns of behavior and how to make sense of the behaviors of others. This podcast is designed to help us all learn, laugh, and reflect on what it means to be human.

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March 24, 2025 56 mins

Jeff and Suzanne discuss their son, Zach Souers, the namesake of the Zach Souers Giving Hope Fund at The Village Network. They share details about Zach's background and his struggles with mental health, as well as how these challenges affected them as parents. They also explain how the Zach Souers Giving Hope Fund was established and introduce a new skating event organized by The Village Network to benefit this fund.

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We’re excited to celebrate the season with a joyful talk about one of our favorite shows. We invited fellow TVN colleague and mom, Amanda Phillips, to chat with us about Bluey, why it resonates with children, and how it has become part of the greater mental health dialogue for families.

Bluey is currently the biggest cultural touchstone for children and families around the world. This funny, heart-warming animated series originated...

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December 9, 2024 44 mins

We learned a ton about our colleague, Travis Porter, in today’s conversation! Travis proudly recounts his experience growing up in a home alongside both biological and foster siblings and how that inspired him to become an advocate. His incredible story of how family can be built on love and commitment will make your heart grow several sizes this holiday season.

Travis Porter is the Foster Care Marketing and Recruiting Program Mana...

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*Trigger Warning** This episode contains a brief mention of sexual misconduct. Please listen with caution and call 988 if you need support.

How do you handle trauma at work? In this episode, we sit down with Katharine Manning, author of The Empathetic Workplace. Katharine draws from her extensive experience supporting trauma survivors in the workplace to discuss how leaders and organizations can cultivate environments that are not ...

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November 11, 2024 49 mins

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains brief mentions of child abuse and suicide at 25:55-28:28. Please listen with caution and call 988 if you need support.

 

Everyone at The Village Network knows “Mr. Stan” as the man who loves his job! We’re here today to learn why – and how—in the face of hardship and tragedy, Mr. Stan remains hopeful. This inspiring conversation taught us about the incredible courage it takes to change youn...

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When you’re in an argument, do you tend to fight? Flee? Shut down? In this conversation, Dr. Stuart Ablon presents a secret third option—Collaborative Problem Solving. He talks us through the many valuable applications of this approach, from parenting to classrooms to the workplace. And he explains his philosophy that people do well if they can. Don’t miss Dr. Ablons tips and tricks for communicating more effectively and productive...

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We handed the mics over to Rich Graziano and Dave Paxton to talk to Dr. Stuart Ablon about why Collaborative Problem Solving is a useful approach in the field of child behavioral health. Listen in on this conversation among experts to learn more about how  and why The Village Network adopted Collaborative Problem Solving as an integral part of its trauma-informed culture!

Stuart Ablon, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist, Associ...

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provided for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

 

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP...

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September 16, 2024 52 mins

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provided for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4...

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September 2, 2024 48 mins

**Trigger warning** mention of child abuse

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provided for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

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We’re on our best behavior today as we’re joined by our boss, Rich Graziano, President & CEO of The Village Network. Rich shares his experience transitioning from a high school athlete to an educator to a nonprofit leader. He tells us about the mystical reason he decided to move to Ohio and the motivation behind dedicating his life to mental healthcare.

Under Rich Graziano's steadfast leadership over the past 12 years, The Vill...

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Emily Mariola joins us to talk about the journey of parenting a child with ADHD. In our candid conversation, Emily shares the challenges and frustrations of raising a child who seemed defiant, finding a diagnosis, and the power of relentless love. You might want to keep your tissues nearby for this honest and powerful story.

Emily Moorefield Mariola, E-RYT 500 and Certified ADHD Life Coach founded Flex Yoga, a vinyasa flow studio ...

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The Village Network’s own Tiffany White is here to help us learn about dysregulation and how to deal with it. Tiffany breaks down why we act irrationally when we’re upset and strategies for helping others work through their big feelings. If you know a kid- or an adult- who is prone to tantrums, this episode is a must-listen!

 

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Are the kids alright? Dr. Bruce D. Perry joins us to chat about raising resilient kids, supporting families and educators, and his two close encounters with bears!

 

Dr. Perry is a neuroscientist and a leading researcher in the field of child trauma. He founded the Neurosequential Network, which provides therapeutic models that help caregivers, educators, counselors, and social workers gain a neurobiologically-informed perspective ...

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health providef for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

 

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ...

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Let’s Explore That is a production of The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health provided for children. If you’d like to learn more about The Village Network, visit www.thevillagenetwork.org or subscribe to our newsletter.

 

If you are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Please visit https://findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ...

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Check out our season one teaser to hear the fantastic guests we will have on!

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