Just Say Something Podcast

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark focuses on one of the most urgent prevention issues facing families today: how vaping and nicotine use are showing up in new, harder-to-detect ways among teens. He explains how modern vaping devices are designed to be hidden in plain sight and how marketing on social media platforms makes these products appear harmless, despit...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark tackles one of the biggest challenges facing families today: keeping kids safe in a digital world where every app comes with hidden risks. Drawing from research by the U.S. Surgeon General, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the DEA, and the Child Mind Institute, Phil explains how social media affects youth mental health, e...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark highlights the urgent needs of Upstate nonprofits and how community members can make a meaningful impact in 2025. With rising costs, increased demand for services, and more families seeking support, local organizations from homelessness services and food access programs to youth prevention, mental health, and domestic violence...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark talks with Andrea Camacho, the newest full-time member of the Just Say Something team and a familiar face at community events across the Greenville area. Andrea shares her passion for community outreach, her background growing up in Costa Rica, and how meaningful conversations, whether in English or Spanish, can open doors for...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phil Clark sits down with Lynn Hooper, longtime parenting educator and program leader at Just Say Something, to discuss how parenting has evolved and what challenges families face today.

Lynn shares insight from decades of experience leading programs like Parenting Wisely, Back in Control, and Transparenting, which help parents buil...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phil Clark reflects on two years of measurable impact from The Power Collective, a collaborative initiative funded by the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund.

Together with partners including Unity Health on Main, Rise Prevention, NAMI Greenville, Mental Health America, Compass of Carolina, and others, the Power Collective has reach...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phil Clark recognizes International Stress Awareness Day, observed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Phil explores how stress impacts our mental health, relationships, and even our choices around substance use, and why learning to manage it is one of the simplest forms of prevention.

He shares practical, everyday tools like moving you...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phil Clark shines a spotlight on the Great American Smokeout, a national event organized by the American Cancer Society each year on the third Thursday in November. More than just a date on the calendar, it’s a powerful reminder that quitting smoking, even for one day, can be the first step toward a longer, healthier life.

Phil shar...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phil Clark talks with Misha Gibson, therapist at Compass of Carolina, to talk about her personal journey from client to therapist and the life-changing work happening within the organization.

Misha shares how therapy changed her life at a young age and why she’s passionate about helping others heal through trauma-informed care. She ...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phillip Clark reflects on the true meaning behind Red Ribbon Week, a movement that began nearly 40 years ago in honor of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and continues to unite communities in the fight for a drug-free future.

Phil shares why Red Ribbon Week remains as important as ever, reminding listeners that prevention isn’t abo...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phillip Clark shares a message in honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10th. This year’s theme highlights the importance of access to mental health support during crises and emergencies, because when life turns upside down, getting help shouldn’t be the hardest part.

Phil speaks directly to young people, parents, caregivers, ...

In this episode, Phil Clark sits down with Nick Wolff, who is stepping into the role of site coordinator for the Strengthening Families Program (SFP). Nick shares how the 11-week program helps parents and children ages 6 to 17 build stronger communication, trust, and life skills. He walks listeners through what a typical evening looks like, including family dinners, small group sessions,...

In this episode, Phil Clark highlights the importance of National Family Day and why intentional time together makes families and communities stronger. He shares how something as simple as a family dinner can reduce risky behaviors in young people and how programs like Strengthening Families help parents and kids connect, communicate, and thrive.

Phil challenges listeners to celebrate Fa...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phillip Clark sits down with Chris Hale, Outreach Coordinator for Mental Health America of Greenville County, the organization that operates the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the Upstate. Chris shares his journey from aerospace consulting to mental health advocacy, inspired by personal experiences that led him to volunteer on the ...

In this episode of the Just Say Something podcast, Phil Clark sits down with Tyler Burgess, President & CEO of SE Retail (formerly Southeastern Products). Tyler opens up about his journey of recovery, celebrating nine years of sobriety, and how that transformation has reshaped his life as a husband, father, and business leader.

Tyler shares candidly about the early struggles of addic...

In this episode of Just Say Something, host Phillip Clark sits down with Susan Crooks, founder and executive director of Walt’s Waltz, a nonprofit born out of heartbreak and fueled by hope. Susan shares the story of her son Walt, her journey through loss, and how she turned pain into purpose by creating a movement dedicated to erasing stigma and building communities of compassion around ...

In this episode of the Just Say Something podcast, host Phil Clark talks with Nick Wolff, Director of Community Initiatives at Just Say Something, to talk about the upcoming Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31).

Nick shares how this year’s Red Ribbon Week will look a little different, with two themes tailored to engage different age groups: “Little Me, Big Impact” for younger students, and “B...

Episode 76 marks International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, and in this solo conversation Phil Clark, CEO of Just Say Something, offers a clear, compassionate reminder that overdose doesn’t discriminate and silence costs lives.

He reflects on the rising impact of fentanyl and counterfeit pills, the stigma that keeps families from speaking up, and why everyday conversations betwee...

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Phil Clark talks with Shameka Chanel, founder of Points of Origin, to explore the power of embracing your identity and owning your personal story. Shameka shares how her Kansas roots shaped her counseling approach, why “come as you are” is more than just a phrase, and how she helps clients integrate all parts of themselves for true ...