Breaking Chains: Caring for Your Health in Every Season

About this episode

Jessica Jackson discusses the importance of health and wellness for youth and families across different life stages.

In this episode of The Extension Connection Podcast, Jessica Jackson talks about the importance of health and wellness for youth and families. As spring brings a season of fresh beginnings, Jessica reflects on how life changes over time and how caring for our mental, emotional, and physical health remains important in every stage of life. She shares personal stories about managing stress, the routines that help keep her grounded as a parent, and simple ways anyone—whether a student or a busy ...

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Jackson

Topics covered

• health
• wellness
• mental health
• emotional health
• physical health
• parenting
• stress management

Keywords

• youth
• families
• spring
• life changes
• routines

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