In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Prescribing a Healthier Future, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson sits down with her mother, Dr. Shirley Weber — California’s Secretary of State, educator, and trailblazer.

Together, they discuss:

• How parenting has evolved across generations
• Raising children in the digital age
• The importance of community and education
• Why the health of our families is tied to the health of our democracy

This conversation blends family, purpose, and civic responsibility — reminding us that raising strong kids means protecting the future they’ll inherit.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to join the movement toward a healthier, more informed, and compassionate world.

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – Opening: Bullying in the digital age

01:00 – Introducing guest: Dr. Shirley Weber – educator, mother, and Secretary of State

03:30 – Raising children then vs. now

06:00 – Lessons from growing up in community and faith

10:00 – Parenting in the era of social media & technology

13:00 – Building real connection in a digital world

17:00 – Family traditions and staying close across generations

19:00 – Talking about bullying, resilience, and self-worth

26:00 – “It takes a village” – how to build community support

34:00 – Education, equity, and closing the achievement gap

49:00 – Democracy, family, and why our freedoms are linked

01:00:00 – Hope, action, and legacy

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