During this episode of Girl, Empowered, we explore the toxicity around New Year's resolutions focused on diets and changing bodies. "New Year, New You" feeds into harmful body image issues for teens, and pocketbooks of diet culture companies.

We can recognize problematic ways we represent and don't represent Indigenous and Native American peoples of this country, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Columbus Day. And dedicating a particular day or month to celebrating Indigenous peoples is challenging too. During November's Girl, Empowered, River hands the mic to Jordan Connell of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and Alejandra Gonzalez, Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota to discuss the tension created by those holidays, how to be an ally to Indigenous and Native American peoples, and how to discuss the issue with youth.

Greta Thunberg. Malala Yousafzai. Autumn Peltier. Whether they're well-known or silently making a difference in their communities, girls are already fighting for a healthy, safe, supportive world now and for their futures. October 11 is International Day of Girl. Celebrate this important global day with Ophelia's Place as we explore the origin of the day.

In this episode of Girl, Empowered, we talk with OP Schools Program Director Yuki Roberts. As we try to return to school this fall during the pandemic, it takes more communication and better understanding between adults and youth. Let's learn more.

Youth have the opportunity to learn and experience so many life lessons when they explore and play in their favorite fandoms. Whether anime, art, tech, or anything considered "geek," youth build relationships, self-esteem, and a life-long love for their fandoms. Let's get to it.

In this episode, we celebrate the youth in the LGBTQIA+ community with pride, compassion, support, and education. We'll learn about OP QueerSpace - our therapy group designed to give space and support to all girls, including trans girls, plus non-binary, gender nonconforming, and gender fluid folks.

Parents. Educators. School counselors. Mentors, peers, and friends. So many people contribute to the life of a girl. Check out all the ways you can support the girl in your life.