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The SpeakUp! Podcast

Hosted by Martie Bernicker · kids · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to The SpeakUp! Podcast, where we bring you insights and expertise gained from over two decades of helping youth arrive at adulthood healthy, safe, and prepared by fostering open conversations and positive relationships with caring adults. With over two decades of experience engaging with 35,000 youth and families, we're here to share transformative insights on parent-teen communication and relationship strategies. In this space, we aim to build a community of support around young people, led by our Executive Director, Martie Bernicker, and esteemed guests like Dr. Ken Ginsburg, Dr. Steve Treat, Michael Blanche, and Dr. Mitch Greene. From navigating stress and substance use to strengthening relationships and managing mental chatter, each episode dives into vital topics to guide parents and empower teens. Let's create conversations that matter, bridging understanding and fostering growth together.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

26%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The SpeakUp! Podcast about?

Welcome to The SpeakUp! Podcast, where we bring you insights and expertise gained from over two decades of helping youth arrive at adulthood healthy, safe, and prepared by fostering open conversations and positive relationships with caring adults.

Who hosts The SpeakUp! Podcast?

The SpeakUp! Podcast is hosted by Martie Bernicker. The show has published 7 episodes to date.

What has The SpeakUp! Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "See Teens as Problem-Solvers, Not Problems to be Solved with Dr. Ken Ginsburg" (28 October 2025, 34 minutes), "Courage Over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game with Dr. Mitch Greene" (11 September 2025, 41 minutes), and "Navigating Conversations about Drugs and Alcohol with Your Teens: A Discussion with Ethos Treatment Co-Founder Mike Blanche" (29 July 2025, 37 minutes).

How often does The SpeakUp! Podcast publish?

The SpeakUp! Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 7 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The SpeakUp! Podcast?

Booking probability for The SpeakUp! Podcast is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The SpeakUp! Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The SpeakUp! Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The SpeakUp! Podcast?

The strongest fits for The SpeakUp! Podcast are Family & Social Services. The SpeakUp! Podcast has a kids audience.

About the host

Martie Bernicker hosts The SpeakUp! Podcast, a kids podcast with 7 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The SpeakUp! Podcast

    See Teens as Problem-Solvers, Not Problems to be Solved with Dr. Ken Ginsburg

    Oct 28, 202534 minS0

    <p>In this latest SpeakUp! podcast episode, Martie Bernicker, the Executive Director of SpeakUp!, interviews Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a renowned expert in adolescent medicine and resilience-building, about viewing teens as...

  • Episode #5

    Courage Over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game with Dr. Mitch Greene

    Sep 11, 202541 minS1

    <p>In Episode 5 of The SpeakUp! Podcast, "Courage Over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game," host Martie Bernicker and guest Dr. Mitchell Greene delve into the mental challenges faced by young...

  • Episode #4

    Navigating Conversations about Drugs and Alcohol with Your Teens: A Discussion with Ethos Treatment Co-Founder Mike Blanche

    Jul 29, 202537 minS1

    <p>In this episode of The SpeakUp! Podcast, host Martie Bernicker welcomes Michael Blanche, Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Ethos Treatment, to discuss the crucial topic of teen substance use. Martie and Mike...

  • Episode #3

    Moving from Control to Influence: A Conversation with Dr. Steve Treat

    May 19, 202530 minS1

    <p>In this episode of The SpeakUp! Podcast, Dr. Steve Treat, a seasoned therapist and former CEO of Council for Relationships, discusses how parents can shift from controlling to influencing their teenagers through...

  • The SpeakUp! Podcast

    Unpacking Teen Stress: A Conversation with Dr. Ken Ginsburg

    Apr 8, 202540 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The SpeakUp! Podcast, host Martie Bernicker welcomes Dr. Ken Ginsburg to discuss the pressing issue of teen stress. They explore the various stressors that teens face today, the biological...

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  • Episode #1

    Learning From My Mistakes: A Conversation with SpeakUp! Founder Martie Gillin

    Jan 3, 202533 minS1

    <p>In SpeakUp!’s inaugural podcast episode, Executive Director, Martie Bernicker, and Program Director, Erica Talley, interview Martie Gillin, the founder of SpeakUp!. Inspired by her son’s AIDS-related death in 1992...

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