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The Shift: Voices of Prevention — A podcast by Prevent Child Abuse America

The Shift: Voices of Prevention — A podcast by Prevent Child Abuse America

Written by: Prevent Child Abuse America
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How do we create a future where every family is safe, supported, and filled with hope? The Shift explores bold, upstream solutions to the public health challenges facing children and families today.


Hosted by Prevent Child Abuse America, each episode features transformative conversations with experts, changemakers, and people with lived experience. Together, we dive into prevention strategies, policy breakthroughs, and the systemic shifts that have the power to change lives.


Part of PCA America’s movement to make family well-being the new normal, The Shift amplifies the voices and ideas shaping a brighter, more hopeful future for all families.


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Guest ideas or feedback? Email us at theshift@preventchildabuse.org

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Episodes
  • Power of Prevention: Stories of Hope and Healing from the Strengthened by Prevention Panel

    Power of Prevention: Stories of Hope and Healing from the Strengthened by Prevention Panel
    Aug 15 2025

    Recorded live at PCA America’s 2025 National Conference in Portland, this episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention features the Strengthened by Prevention panel, a powerful group of leaders, advocates, and storytellers who remind us what prevention looks like in real life.

    Panelists Keri Hope Richmond, Camille Idedevo, Kali Thorne Ladd, Elayna Fernández and moderator Habeebah Rasheed Grimes share deeply personal stories of how early support, community care, and safe relationships changed their lives and the lives of those around them. From the protective power of Head Start and mental health services, to the ministry of presence in moments of crisis, the conversation highlights why prevention must be centered in every system, policy, and community.

    Together, they call for a future where children are at the center, relationships are honored, and healing is collective. As one panelist put it, “Safe people save people.”

    Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on empathy, healing, and why prevention is not only possible—it’s powerful.

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    30 mins
  • From Pain to Power: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris on Healing and Prevention

    From Pain to Power: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris on Healing and Prevention
    Aug 15 2025

    Live from PCA America’s 2025 National Conference in Portland, award-winning physician, researcher, and former California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris shares why prevention is both deeply personal and profoundly professional. Reflecting on her own healing journey, she reveals how the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has not only shaped her groundbreaking public health leadership but also transformed how she parents and breaks intergenerational cycles of trauma.

    Dr. Burke Harris tackles outdated narratives that keep systems from acting, calls out the dangers of letting fear override vision, and explains why every sector—from healthcare to business to education—has a stake in prevention.

    “Our source of pain is also the source of our superpowers. When we come together strategically, play our part, and stay organized, we can make transformative change.” – Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

    This episode is both an inspiring call to action and a practical roadmap: prioritize self-care, replace fear with courage, and harness our collective power to build a future where every child can thrive.

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    31 mins
  • Keep the Momentum Going with Melissa - Day 3

    Keep the Momentum Going with Melissa - Day 3
    Aug 14 2025

    We’re in full swing now!

    Day 3 is all about sustaining that momentum and making your dreams a reality. Melissa shares powerful strategies for staying focused, navigating challenges, and building resilience.

    If you’re ready to elevate your journey and continue growing, this episode is for you!

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    9 mins
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