"Do you want to vent or do you want a solution?" That simple question could transform how you support your teenager, and it came straight from a high school junior. In this groundbreaking episode of Mindshift, host Dr. Christopher Villarreal turns the microphone over to four high school students from Papillion La Vista Community Schools who share exactly what they need from the adults in their lives.

Zachary, Lyric, Gabby, and Sarah reveal how their high standards create invisible pressure, why reminders turns accountability into stress, and how social media actually helps them stay connected rather than causing harm. You'll learn the crucial difference between being supportive and being overbearing, when to offer solutions versus just listening, and why your teen's stress is just as valid as yours.

Whether you're navigating college planning, social media boundaries, or just trying to show up for your teen in the right way, these students offer the honest perspective every parent and educator needs to hear.

"They're just not trying hard enough." If you've ever thought this about a struggling kid, Dr. Ashnoo Nanavati is here to change your mind. This board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist joins hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson to debunk the most damaging ADHD myths and reveal what's really going on.

Learn why ADHD isn't about effort or willpower, why teachers often see concerns before parents do, and how to navigate those first conversations with your pediatrician. Dr. Nanavati reframes ADHD from deficit to difference, highlighting the creativity and innovative thinking that often comes with ADHD brains.

Whether you're a parent questioning behaviors you're seeing or an educator seeking better understanding, this episode offers the science-backed perspective that changes everything.

How Period Product Access (and Other Barriers) Impact Education

What if something as basic as access to period products or deodorant was keeping students out of the classroom? In this eye-opening episode of Mindshift, hosts Christopher and Deb tackle one of education's most overlooked barriers with Kristin Lowrey, founder of Access Period.

Through candid conversation and real stories from Nebraska schools, discover why hygiene is an educational equity crisis affecting students across all demographics. Kristin reveals the shocking reality of how many students miss school due to lack of basic hygiene products, and why this problem extends far beyond what you might expect.
From period poverty to housing instability, this episode exposes the invisible barriers preventing students from showing up fully prepared to learn. But more importantly, you'll walk away with concrete actions you can take, whether you're a parent wanting to raise empathetic kids or a community member ready to make a difference.