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The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Every person plays a role in protecting Florida’s children. On The Pinwheel Podcast, we highlight policies, practices, and programs that reinforce protective factors and promote resilience. A consistent focus on protecting children, strengthening families, and empowering communities will generate a positive impact on the lives of all Floridians. The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families is created by Prevent Child Abuse Florida in partnership with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida…
Episodes
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Safe Sleep, Every Sleep with the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County & The Period of PURPLE crying
In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Programs Coordinator Keller Stout and Prevention Campaign Coordinator Lauren Mayo sit down with Juvenile Welfare…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
The Importance of Play with the Florida Children’s Museum & Healthy Families Florida
In this episode, we sit down with Florida Children's Museum Chief Executive Officer Kerry Falwell, CFRE, M.A. and Healthy Families Florida Senior Program…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Discussing Dysregulation with Dr.Roseann
Discussion Dysregulation with Dr. Roseann Shelby Garner, Assistant Director sits down with a Prevention Convention 2026 keynote speaker Dr. Roseann…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Highlights and Outcomes from the Past Fiscal Year
In the final podcast episode of FY 2025-26, hear highlights and outcomes of the past year from Chesley Richardson, Director of the Prevention Services Unit and…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
The Importance of Positive Male Role Models - Interview with Coach Andrew Faulkner
In this episode, Assistant Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida Shelby Garner talks with Andrew Faulkner. He is a high school football coach, weightlifting…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Recognizing Father's Day: Celebrating Father Figures of all Types
In this episode, Shelby Garner, Prevent Child Abuse Florida's Assistant Director, reflects on the importance of father figures and the impact a trusted adult…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Filling Your Cup: Men's Mental Health and Fatherhood with Bruce "BJ" Develle
In this episode, guest host Patrick Childers interviews Bruce "BJ" Develle, a licensed clinical social worker with experience in community behavioral health…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
"Throw, Don't Go!" Water Safety Month Interview with Aden's Mum
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Aden's Mum (Sarah Perry), President of the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund and Founder of the Aden Perry…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Passion to Action with Kappa Delta FSU
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Natalia Pineda, the Director of Philanthropy and Community Service for Kappa Delta at Florida State University. This…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Home Visiting 101 with Executive Director Rebekkah Sheetz, MSW
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Rebekkah Sheetz, MSW, Executive Director of Healthy Families Florida.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Get to Know Help me Grow - Interview with Liz Randall
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Liz Randall, Senior Director of Help Me Grow Florida and one of Florida's Act Early Ambassadors for the "Learn the…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Author, Autism Advocate and Mom - Interview with Sandra Velazquez
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Sandra Velazquez, autism advocate, mother, and author of Call Me Tunes and Tunes: Goes on a Field Trip.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Introducing Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 - Interview with Chesley Richardson and Shelby Garner
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Chesley Richardson, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida, and Shelby Garner, Assistant Director of Prevent…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Protective Factors Trainings - Interview with Kalisha Staten
In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Kalisha Staten, who is a Training Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse Florida. Episode recorded March 6, 2026.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Circle of Parents - Interview with Keller Stout
In this episode, Shelby Garner interviews Keller Stout, who is the Programs Coordinator at Prevent Child Abuse Florida. Episode recorded January 22, 2026.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Research and Program Evaluation - Interview with Dr. Kayla Thomas
In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Dr. Kayla Thomas, who is the Director of Research, Evaluation & Systems at the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Motivational Interviewing with Robin Hart
In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Robin Hart about Motivational Interviewing. Robin is a trainer with 30 years of experience working with the Ounce and…
The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families"Blues During the Period of PURPLE Crying®" - Interview with Shelby Garner
Host Heather Jones speaks with Shelby Garner, Period of PURPLE Crying® Project Coordinator for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, about the increased crying phase of…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Dr. Jeanne O'Kon
Join us this episode with Dr. Jeanne O'Kon, an accomplished psychologist with 45+ years of experience, as we talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Rebecca Harvin and Haven Retreats
Rebecca Harvin, founder of Haven Retreats discusses foster and adoptive parent burnout and coping skills for all members of the family.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Robin Hassler Thompson, JD, MA, Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)
This episode contains content relating to human trafficking and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Florida…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp
Join us for this episode, where we talk with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp, Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Infant Mental Health…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Mama Yata, Melanin Mothers Meet CEO & Founder
In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Training Specialist Briana J. Parlor, M.S./Ed.S., and Project Coordinator Heather Jones speak with the CEO &…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Jackie Hester of Parenting Matters
In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Jackie Hester, TBRI Practitioner with Parenting Matters, about emotional regulation and positive parenting tips…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with John (Mike) McCormick with Florida Poison Control
Join us as we discuss with Mike McCormick the most common types of poisonings among young children and how to put prevention in action to keep them safe!
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Nonviolent Communication - Interview with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method
Host Heather Jones discusses Nonviolent Communication with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method and Author of "My Link to Mildred: Interrupting the…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Stacey Hoaglund, President of the Autism Society of Florida
Heather Jones interviews Stacey Hoaglund, the President of the Autism Society of Florida. They discuss water safety/drowning prevention and the dangers of…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Curtis Campogni
In this episode, Heather Jones talks with Curtis Campogni, founder of Speak4MC. Recorded April 28, 2023.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Introducing our new Executive Director, Chesley Richardson!
In this episode, Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews the new Executive Director for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, Chesley Richardson.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Phil Scarpelli of Brevard Family Partnership/Brevard C.A.R.E.S.
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews Brevard Family Partnership President and CEO Phil Scarpelli. Brevard Family…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Circle of Parents Interview with Heather Jones
In Chris Lolley's farewell episode of The Pinwheel Podcast, he talks with Project Coordinator Heather Jones about the statewide Circle of Parents peer support…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Jennifer Wills (BRAVE)
In this episode, Chris interviews Jennifer Wills, Network Partner and Expansion Lead for with Care Connect+ BRAVE (Be Resilient And Voice Emotions). Learn more…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Protective Factors 101
Chris Lolley discusses the six Protective Factors that help prevent abuse and neglect.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Free Resources and Materials on PreventChildAbuseFL.org
Director of Communications Zoe Linafelt, APR, speaks with Executive Director Chris Lolley about the many free resources and materials available to everyone on…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Unite Us Florida State Director Megan Diehl
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley spoke with Megan Diehl, Florida State Director of Unite Us. This episode was recorded on June 17…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Water Safety Interview with Dr. Robert Karch
In recognition of Water Safety Month, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley speaks with Dr. Robert Karch, the Deputy Secretary for…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month Webinar #3
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley and Communications Director Zoe Linafelt led a webinar for partners about how to use the Child…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Brief Q&A about Child Abuse Prevention Month
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley answers a few general questions from Director of Communications Zoe Linafelt about Child Abuse…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month Webinar #2
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley, Project Coordinator Heather Jones, and Communications Director Zoe Linafelt led a webinar for…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month Webinar #1
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley, Project Coordinator Heather Jones, and Communications Director Zoe Linafelt led a webinar for…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Looking Ahead to Child Abuse Prevention Month
Chris Lolley (Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director) and Zoe Linafelt (Director of Communications for The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida) talk…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Family Resource Centers with Guests from Partnership for Strong Families
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley talks about Family Resource Centers with the following guests: Pebbles Edelman, M.Ed., Ed.S., LMHC…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Community Partnership Schools
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley talks with the following guests about Community Partnership Schools: Children’s Home Society (CHS)…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Safe Infant Sleep Interview with Healthy Families Florida Guests
Special guests Jennifer Ohlsen, Vanessa Fischel, and Melba Zavala join Chris Lolley and talk about safe sleep environments for infants and how Healthy Families…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
The ABCs of Safe Infant Sleep - Interview with Ret. Maj. Connie Shingledecker and Rebecca Albert
Special guests Retired Major Connie Shingledecker and Rebecca Albert join Chris Lolley and talk about the ABCs of Safe Sleep for babies. This episode is the…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Interview with Suzan Gage and Lindsay Holmes (Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida)
Special guests Suzan Gage and Lindsay Holmes join Chris Lolley and talk about their work at the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida. Learn more about…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
A Conversation with Bart Klika
Special guest Bart Klika, Chief Research Officer for Prevent Child Abuse America, joins Chris Lolley to talk about prevention policy and upcoming opportunities.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Juvenile Welfare Board's Neighborhood Family Centers and 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Conference
Chris and Nydia talk to Yaridis Garcia, Community Planning Manager for the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, about the Juvenile Welfare Board's…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Pinwheels for Prevention/Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff
Join us as we kick of the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Florida.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
2021 Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign Partner Webinar Part 2
Chris and Nydia talk about the upcoming Pinwheels for Prevention campaign in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. We discuss strategies for a successful…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
2021 Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign Partner Webinar Part 1
Chris and Nydia talk about the upcoming Pinwheels for Prevention campaign in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. We discuss strategies for a successful…
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
The Legend of the Pinwheel
Learn about the Pinwheels for Prevention national awareness campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month and plans for participation throughout Florida.
- The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families - Circle of Parents and Inspire
Chris Lolley and Nydia Ntouda explore the importance of mentoring with guests from Inspire Daytona.