Prentiss Pemberton

Jan 15, 2025 | alaskapublic.org | Prentiss Pemberton

Are you tired of the yelling and the power struggles? Tired of the disrespect and defiance of your challenging child? Do you long for a feeling of peace and connection in your family, and just want your child to do what you ask them, without it always devolving into arguments and fighting? On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss how firm, but gentle parenting approaches can lead to healthier relationships, even with oppositional children.

Nov 20, 2024 | alaskapublic.org | Prentiss Pemberton |Rachel Cassandra

Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest, Anchorage therapist Dr. Monique Andrews, explore the complex and often misunderstood topic of co-occurring mental disorders, also known as dual diagnosis. The term refers to when people experience two or more mental health disorders or a mental disorder with a substance use disorder. About half of people with a mental illness also have a co-occurring substance use disorder.

Nov 5, 2024 | alaskapublic.org | Prentiss Pemberton

Classroom image, from Wikipedia. A healthy society and planet starts with schools. Having an education system that adequately prepares students to tackle modern-day issues is the surest way to set up future generations for success, but how do you approach the curriculum in a way that really ensures that preparation? On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and his guests explore ideas to rethink how we deliver education for a healthier future.

Sep 4, 2024 | alaskapublic.org | Prentiss Pemberton

Thin plastic shopping bags (Wikimedia photo by Trosmisiek)Microplastics are an environmental and health concern around the world, but recent studies suggest that the Arctic contains very high concentrations of these particles in the animals and people that live there. Why are microplastics so prevalent in the Arctic, and what is known about how they affect human health and development? We explore the health concerns brought about by plastics on this Line One.

Aug 20, 2024 | alaskapublic.org | Prentiss Pemberton

The field of psychedelic medicine is both old and new. While the application of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting are still being studied, many plant-based medicines with psychedelic effects have long been used by indigenous groups around the world for important cultural practices. As psychedelics begin to be decriminalized and studied, how can treatment and policy around psychedelics be done in a way that respects their cultural legacy, and protects patients from potentially harmful effects?