It’s Not Your Fault
It’s Not Your Fault Podcast is for parents, caregivers, and youth all navigating the world and its challenges.
It’s Not Your Fault Podcast is for parents, caregivers, and youth all navigating the world and its challenges.
Episodes
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
20 min
On this episode of the It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones explores why it’s hard for boys to open up about their mental health.
#ItsNotYourFaultPodcast #BrandonJones #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealth
Oct 21, 2025
20 min
Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
21 min
On this episode of the It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones dives into the rising anxiety among Gen Z and how it’s shaping their daily lives. He shares practical ways parents, caregivers, and mentors can offer support, build trust, and help young people navigate a world that often feels overwhelming.
#ItsNotYourFaultPodcast #BrandonJones #GenZ #MentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #ParentSupport #YouthMentalHealth #Caregivers #EmotionalWellness
Oct 14, 2025
21 min
Oct 7, 2025
Understanding FASD
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
38 min
On this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones sits down with a Proof Alliance volunteer to shed light on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). #ItsNotYourFaultPodcast #BrandonJones #FASD #ProofAlliance #MentalHealthAwareness
Oct 7, 2025
38 min
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
23 min
On this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones breaks down the impact of screen time on today’s teens. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or youth worker, this conversation offers practical insights and tools to help guide teens toward healthier screen use. #ItsNotYourFaultPodcast #ParentingTips #TeenMentalHealth #ScreenTime #YouthWorkers
Oct 3, 2025
23 min
Sep 23, 2025
When AI Gets It Wrong: Harmful Advice Online
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
19 min
On It’s Not Your Fault, host Brandon Jones explores how young people often turn to AI for answers before reaching out to parents, teachers, or caregivers. This episode looks at what happens when that advice is harmful, the risks it creates, and how we can guide the next generation to safer, smarter choices online.
Sep 23, 2025
19 min
Sep 21, 2025
Motivation That Sticks: Helping Teens Thrive
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
19 min
On this episode of It’s Not Your Fault, host Brandon Jones breaks down what real, lasting motivation looks like for today’s teens. Brandon shares practical tools and honest conversations that help teens not just get inspired but stay inspired. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or teen yourself, this episode offers strategies to build resilience, boost confidence, and create motivation that actually sticks.
Sep 21, 2025
19 min
Sep 9, 2025
Sep 9, 2025
18 min
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.
Sep 9, 2025
18 min
Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
19 min
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.
Aug 28, 2025
19 min
Aug 26, 2025
Inside CDC’s FreeMind Campaign
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
22 min
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.
Aug 26, 2025
22 min
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
22 min
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.
Aug 19, 2025
22 min




