It’s Not Your Fault

How caregivers and educators can uplift Teens

On this episode of "It’s Not Your Fault," host Brandon Jones explores how caregivers and educators can support and uplift teens. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or mentor, this conversation offers practical tools and inspiration to help the young people in your life thrive.

Tips for talking to your kids after a school shooting

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault, host Brandon Jones breaks down how to have honest, age-appropriate conversations with young people after tragedy.  He shares practical ways to listen, respond, and create safe spaces for kids to express their feelings without fear or shame. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or mentor, this episode will equip you with tools to support young people through some of life’s hardest moments, only on It's Not Your Fault Podcast. 

Inside CDC’s FreeMind Campaign

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones sits down with the CDC to talk about the FreeMind campaign, a new initiative aimed at breaking down stigma and opening up real conversations around mental health. Together, they explore why FreeMind matters, how it’s helping communities, and what resources are available for anyone struggling or supporting loved ones.
Learn more and access resources at cdc.gov/freemind.

Helping Adolescents with Reactive Attachment Disorder

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones tackles the unique challenges of parenting and supporting teens with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Brandon shares practical strategies for building trust, reducing conflict, and fostering emotional safety, while also addressing common misconceptions about RAD. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, you’ll walk away with tools you can use right away to better connect with the adolescents in your life.

What Parents and Caregivers Can Learn from the CDC's new Mental Health Campaign

The CDC has launched a new mental health campaign aimed at supporting kids and teens, but what does it mean for the parents, guardians, and caregivers in their lives? In this episode of It's Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones breaks down a few of the campaign’s key messages and shares practical ways adults and caregivers can put these insights into action.

Poverty is Not a Main Driver of Mental Health

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault, Host Brandon Jones unpacks why poverty isn’t the main reason people struggle with mental health. Tune in as he delves deeper into this topic, only on It's Not Your Fault Podcast.

Helping Adolescents Cope with Family Estrangement

On It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones dives into the emotional weight of family estrangement and how it impacts adolescents. In this episode, Brandon offers insight and guidance for everyone. Whether you're a teenager, a caregiver, or someone who works with young people, this conversation is essential.

Balancing the hustle culture....

Brandon Jones shows you how caregivers can support young people who embrace the hustle culture on the latest episode of his teen mental health podcast.

Teens find purpose through giving...

On the latest episode of his teen mental health podcast, host Brandon Jones shows you how to help the adolescent in your life find purpose through giving. 

Why Independence Matters for Adolescent Mental Health

This week on It's Not Your Fault podcast, host Brandon Jones shows us why independence matters for adolescent mental health.