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

HASHTAGS:

#PrescribingAHealthierFuture #DrAkilahWeberPierson #DrShirleyWeber #ParentingPodcast #WomenInLeadership #BlackMothers #EducationMatters #FamilyAndDemocracy #CaliforniaPolitics #RaisingKidsInADigitalWorld #CivicEngagement #HealthyFamiliesHealthyDemocracy #MotherDaughterConversation

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Prescribing a Healthier Future, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson sits down with her mother, Dr. Shirley Weber &mdash; California&rsquo;s Secretary of State, educator, and trailblazer.
Together, they discuss:
<ul>
<li>How parenting has evolved across generations</li>
<li>Raising children in the digital age</li>
<li>The importance of community and education</li>
<li>Why the health of our families is tied to the health of our democracy</li>
</ul>
This conversation blends family, purpose, and civic responsibility &mdash; reminding us that raising strong kids means protecting the future they&rsquo;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 &ndash; Opening: Bullying in the digital age
01:00 &ndash; Introducing guest: Dr. Shirley Weber &ndash; educator, mother, and Secretary of State
03:30 &ndash; Raising children then vs. now
06:00 &ndash; Lessons from growing up in community and faith
10:00 &ndash; Parenting in the era of social media &amp; technology
13:00 &ndash; Building real connection in a digital world
17:00 &ndash; Family traditions and staying close across generations
19:00 &ndash; Talking about bullying, resilience, and self-worth
26:00 &ndash; &ldquo;It takes a village&rdquo; &ndash; how to build community support
34:00 &ndash; Education, equity, and closing the achievement gap
49:00 &ndash; Democracy, family, and why our freedoms are linked
01:00:00 &ndash; Hope, action, and legacy
HASHTAGS:
#PrescribingAHealthierFuture #DrAkilahWeberPierson #DrShirleyWeber #ParentingPodcast #WomenInLeadership #BlackMothers #EducationMatters #FamilyAndDemocracy #CaliforniaPolitics #RaisingKidsInADigitalWorld #CivicEngagement #HealthyFamiliesHealthyDemocracy #MotherDaughterConversation

Hosted by California State Senator and board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Akilah Weber, Prescribing a Healthier Future explores the powerful connection between policy and public health. Each episode examines the social determinants of health—like neighborhood safety, school quality, environmental justice, and economic opportunity—through conversations with healthcare heroes, community leaders, policymakers, and everyday Californians. Together, we’ll uncover how smarter policies and stronger communities can shape a healthier, more equitable future for all.

Hosted by California State Senator and board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Akilah Weber, Prescribing a Healthier Future explores the powerful connection between policy and public health. Each episode examines the social determinants of health&mdash;like neighborhood safety, school quality, environmental justice, and economic opportunity&mdash;through conversations with healthcare heroes, community leaders, policymakers, and everyday Californians. Together, we&rsquo;ll uncover how smarter policies and stronger communities can shape a healthier, more equitable future for all.

Prescribing A Healthier Future with Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson

Mother, Mentor, and Democracy Defender: Dr. Shirley Weber on Raising Kids & Protecting Our Future

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