Keeping It Real with Mary Laura Hunt

Diet, Nutrition and Social Media: Dietitians Rachel Hanes and Valerie Costanza

Rachel Hanes and Valerie Costanza, registered dietitians, join us on this episode of the Keep It Real Movement to discuss the way social media affects our outlook on diet and nutrition, as well as some good practices to keep our health consistent no matter the trends. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts & stay tuned for new episodes covering a range of topics affecting teens, tweens, young adults & their families. We’re just keeping it real!

Education and Social Media: Teachers Jamie Gressett and Heather Reeder

Jamie Gressett and Heather Reeder, Lincoln Parish School Teachers, join us on this episode of the Keep It Real Movement to discuss the way social media and smart phones have affected their classrooms and students, and how they navigate these questions in their own families. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts & stay tuned for new episodes covering a range of topics affecting teens, tweens, young adults & their families. We’re just keeping it real!

Mental Health and Social Media: Director of Counseling Services at Louisiana Tech, Ashley Owen

Ashley Owen, Director of Counseling Services at Louisiana Tech joins us on this episode of the Keep It Real Movement to discuss the way our mental health is affected by social media, and how we as young people or parents can best navigate these experiences. We talk about self-image, comparison, anxiety and more. How can we use social media without falling into cycles of negative feelings and behavior? If you or someone could use help or is having suicidal thoughts, https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] is available nationwide. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts & stay tuned for new episodes covering a range of topics affecting teens, tweens, young adults & their families. We’re just keeping it real!

Sex and Social Media with Lindsey Crawford of Freedom13 Ministries

Lindsey Crawford, Director and founder of Freedom 13 Ministries join us on this episode of the Keep It Real Movement to discuss some tough topics, but topics that parents and teens MUST discuss in a social media age. We'll talk about sex and sex trafficking, the comparison mindset that social media creates and how parents and teens can work together to build healthy relationships with ourselves, each other and our smartphones themselves. How can we recognize grooming or predatory behavior? How can help ourselves overcome peer pressure to see and do things online that we don't actually want? If you or someone could use help from Lindsey and her ministry, or if you want to get involved, visit freedom13ministries.com [http://freedom13ministries.com/] You can also find them on Insta and FB @Freedom13Ministries. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts & stay tuned for new episodes covering a range of topics affecting teens, tweens, young adults & their families. We’re just keeping it real!

Crime and Social Media with Lincoln Parish Sheriff Stephen Williams and Sergeant Matt Henderson

Lincoln Parish Sheriff, Steven Williams and a Sergeant in the Criminal Investigation Division, Matt Henderson are the guest experts on this episode of the Keep It Real Movement to discuss how social media and smartphones have impacted their lives and careers as law enforcement officials. What dangers do people overlook on social media and how can we recognize signs of negative behavior like grooming? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts & stay tuned for new episodes covering a range of topics affecting teens, tweens, young adults & their families. We’re just keeping it real!