---BEWARE, HOT TAKES AND SENSITIVE TOPICS ENSUE!--- It took us Oppenheimer to finally talk about nuclear energy on an ecology-themed podcast.

Tonight the Gen Green crew has connected with our lovely new friend Frank Silva from the Aegis Treatment Center to discuss his new position and how he entered the public health field. For the episode, we discuss Mr Silva's experiences with substance abuse before pivoting toward a new substance education to correct the failures of past anti-drug initiatives. For those interested in getting help for oneself or a loved one who is currently addicted to illegal substances, reach out to him at [email protected], or at Aegis's hotline at 1-833-522-HEAL .

THIS WAS RECORDED ON MAY THE FOURTH The Gen Green podcast team kicks off season 3 after a long hiatus to introduce our new facilitator Grace and talk honestly about fighting addiction. Johnny shares his sob story and his fixation on guillotines. Jenny gives a shout out to the fellow stars war nerds in the audience, and is compared to MC dance for the climate. MC danse pour le climat: https://www.instagram.com/mcdansepourleclimat Quitting resources: https://kickitca.org/  https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm#:~:text=For%20support%20in%20quitting%2C%20including,800%2D784%2D8669). For support in quitting, including free quit coaching, a free quit plan, free educational materials, and referrals to local resources, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

Happy Halloween!  Today we brought in the wonderful Symphonie Algodon from the American Lung Association to talk about--you guessed it!--lung health and other important California issues.  For more information, please visit the ALA's website, or call their quit line at 1-800-586-4872.  Pictured is my amazing friend, Smedley Butler the skeleton sitting by the work pumpkin!

Dr Stanton "Trouble" Glantz formerly of the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education joins the Gen Green skeleton crew to provide us insights on public health after working in the field for the majority of his natural and unnatural life.  Below is a link to the one-and-only Tobacco Files: https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.edu/tobacco/

Today we have Alexandria Mazerolle and Steve Kroeger from the Blue Zones Project Yuba-Sutter! They talked to us about the importance of healthy living and what the Blue Zones Project is all about. If you'd like to learn more about the Blue Zones Project or volunteer with them, you can email them at [email protected] And give them a follow on their social media: https://www.facebook.com/bzpyubasutter and https://www.instagram.com/bzpyubasutter/ And as always YAFT is recruiting! If you'd like to learn more please email us at [email protected]

Well, that took a while.  After a long delay, the YAFT team has sat down to talk about one of California's most decisive, and important issues: water.  With the assistance of Jenny and Chelsea, these two co-facilitators go over the intricacies of water law in the state.  Next,  these YAFT representatives talk in depth about how to best move forward with an ecologically-conscious answer to the ongoing water management crisis.  Also, YAFT is recruiting! Contact us at our email about joining via [email protected]! Thanks again for listening, and we’ll see you next time!

Ok no more horsing around, here's the actual holiday special. We have some social media on Facebook and Instagram - connect with us there for more updates and other show-related media.  And finally, YAFT is recruiting!  Contact us at our email about joining via [email protected]! https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

New year, new season, and a belated holiday special to kick it all off.  Entering this new year, depression and anxiety linger like a shroud for many, including the cast.  On this episode we start a recap on the last year, give holiday greetings to develop our collective parasocial relationship, and then dive into seasonal depression. We have some social media on Facebook and Instagram - connect with us there for more updates and other show-related media.  And finally, YAFT is recruiting!  Contact us at our email about joining via [email protected]! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JH3ioeAL6XS4UyRjxUabD?si=qOphC1MPTCG1wXRmsulETQ https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cardiff-man-north-korea-firing-13689485

**trigger warning** Warning: this podcast will be discussing abusive relationships and domestic violence. Other topics such as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse will be discussed, amongst other topics. Listener discretion is advised. This week we dive into a discussion on domestic abuse, violence, nicotine abuse, and how these issues intersect with our charming guest Jason Ward of El Dorado County's abuse prevention programme.  During this discussion, we were given insights into the nature of the abuser, the role of mental health, and then looked back on the not-quite-healthy media we consumed in our youth and how that relates to upholding an anti-victim culture. Also, we have some social media on Facebook and Instagram - connect with us there for more updates and other show-related media.  And finally, YAFT is recruiting!  Contact us at our email about joining via [email protected]!  If anybody would like to contact Jason with any questions you can email him a [email protected]