Every season of Overloaded has explored the forces that overload families from poverty to social isolation, systemic racism to mistrust of our systems.
But this season, we鈥檙e looking at something more invisible, the stories behind those forces.
And how stories shape what we believe, how we act, and who we hold responsible.
When those stories get stuck in the past, in fear, or in harm, they strengthen those forces and shape the systems and conditions that overload families instead of supporting them.
If we want to change outcomes for children and families, we first have to understand the narratives that define how we see them. Those narratives inform our policies and priorities and inspire or shutter what鈥檚 possible.
Changing those narratives takes intention, courage, and collective effort.
Together, we can tell a story that uplifts instead of blames, that prevents harm before it happens.
In Season 4, we鈥檙e taking apart the stories that define our families, our communities, and our future, and building better ones together.
Season 4 features an incredible lineup of experts, changemakers and thought leaders. Guests include:
- , Frameworks Institute
- , an award-winning pediatrician and former California Surgeon General
- , renowned psychiatrist and co-author with
- , Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People and MacArthur Foundation 鈥淕enius Fellow鈥�
- , National Book Awards finalist for and veteran investigative journalist
- , executive director of Narrative Initiative
- , Radio Milwaukee host
- , national lived experience expert
- Shary Tran, our very own Children鈥檚 Vice President of Belonging and Workforce Development
- And many more inspirational changemakers.
Listen to the new season’s trailer now and join us for a new episode of Overloaded: Understanding Neglect every Wednesday beginning on Feb. 4. Subscribe and listen wherever you follow your podcasts.