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All About ACEs (Podcast)

KARA reportingMike TikkanenAugust 30, 2025

Republished from the Kids at Risk Action archive as written. No images from the original corpus appear in any form.

Episode # 25

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“All About ACEs”

**Summary: **

This episode of the Kids at Risk Action podcast dives into the science and societal impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), early life traumas like abuse, neglect, and household instability that dramatically shape physical and mental health outcomes. Through powerful commentary from child advocates Emma and Michael, the episode unpacks how unaddressed trauma rewires the developing brain, fuels the school-to-prison pipeline, and costs society dearly. But the conversation also offers hope, highlighting how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and trauma-informed care can disrupt this cycle and build a healthier future. The call to action is clear: understand ACEs, advocate for systemic change, and become part of the healing.