It’s Not Your Fault

In this episode of It's Not Your Fault, host Brandon Jones tackles the myths about teen mental health. 

Brandon Jones sits down with Sienna Lee, Minnesota’s first Youth Poet Laureate, to talk about poetry, healing through art, identity, and using your voice to inspire change.
 

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones talks about how parents and caregivers can help teens manage anger in healthy ways. Learn how to recognize emotional triggers, improve communication, and support teens through frustration, stress, and overwhelming emotions.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones unpacks why so many teens feel anxious about money and the fear of being broke.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones explores how teens can maintain strong mental health while navigating dating. 

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones addresses what to do when your teen is in an active mental health crisis.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones breaks down common mistakes people make when trying to support teens—and what not to do when it comes to mental health.
Learn how to better show up, avoid harmful patterns, and create safe, supportive spaces for teens to be heard and understood.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones explores how pets can support teen mental health.
 

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones dives into an important conversation—what happens when teen boys start opening up about mental health.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones sits down with Kristin Lofgren, a School-Based Behavioral Health Consultant with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, to discuss the importance of mental health support and accessible resources.
They dive into the MN Warmline—what it is, how it works, and how it provides free, confidential peer support for individuals who just need someone to talk to. This conversation highlights the power of connection, early support, and breaking the stigma around mental health.
Resources Mentioned:Learn more: https://mn.gov/dhs/mental-wellness/
Minnesota Warmline phone number: 651-288-0400Minnesota Warmline text number: Text “Support” to 85511Chat online: mentalhealthmn.org