Red Flags & Real Talk with Youth Prevention Specialist Sadi Geier

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Youth Prevention Specialist Sadi Geier about recognizing and preventing teen dating violence.

In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, this special episode features Youth Prevention Specialist Sadi Geier in an important conversation centered on empowering young people to build healthy, respectful relationships. Together, we explore what teen dating violence really looks like beyond the stereotypes including warning signs, the role of boundaries, peer influence, and how early relationship patterns can shape future well-being. Sadi shares insights from prevention work happening directly with youth, highlighting the importance of leadership, communication skills, and self-awareness in creating safe relationship dynamics. This episode is designed for teens, parents, educators, and community members who want to better understand how to recognize red flags, support young people, and foster a culture where respect and safety are the norm — not the exception. Prevention starts with conversation. And when we equip youth with knowledge and confidence, we help them step into relationships rooted in dignity, value, and mutual respect. Host: Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1 . For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call…

People in this episode

Host: Tina Johnson

Guest: Sadi Geier

Topics covered

• teen dating violence
• healthy relationships
• youth empowerment
• boundaries
• peer influence
• communication skills
• self-awareness

Keywords

• teen dating violence
• red flags
• healthy relationships
• youth prevention
• communication
• boundaries
• self-awareness
• empowerment
• respect
• safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hope House, Inc, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Hope House

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