Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer, talks about how surfing has helped her to stay naturally high. She shares how adversity has made her stronger and how gratitude has helped her face new challenges.

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Bryce Wettstein is a professional skateboarder who recently skated in the Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics where she placed 6th in Park. She’s an optimist who has a unique way of seeing the world and finds the extraordinary in the ordinary. Bryce challenges the common definition of perfection and believes mistakes are an opportunity to learn and grow. She also loves to surf, play volleyball and write songs on her ukulele.

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Carissa Moore is a four-time World Champion from Honolulu, Hawaii, and in 2021, she was the first woman to ever win a gold medal in surfing at the Olympics.

At the age of 16, she became the youngest champion at a Triple Crown of Surfing event and won the Reef Hawaiian Pro, and at the age of 18, she became the youngest person to win a surfing world title.

Since she was a young girl, Carissa’s been relentlessly focused on one thing: becoming the best in the world. Inspired by the greatest champions before her, and supported by her family to pursue her dreams, she trained for over fifteen years to finally reach the pinnacle of her sport. Having such a daunting goal enabled her to stay focused, positive, and healthy in her choices for pursuing her natural high.

Carissa has leveraged her well known name to a handful of good causes over the years. In 2010, after winning her first CT event in New Zealand, she donated her entire check to the local boardriders club in recognition of their hospitality. She’s advocated openly about the dangers of binge eating, sexism, and body shaming. And she’s an avid crusader for the environment.

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Chad Caruso’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of skateboarding. Growing up, Chad faced numerous challenges, including injury and addiction. Skateboarding became his refuge and a path to sobriety. By setting ambitious goals like performing 50 tricks in 50 states, Chad not only rediscovered his passion but also inspired others to overcome their obstacles. His story is about resilience, the joy of skateboarding, and the relentless pursuit of personal growth. Follow Chad as he skates through life’s highs and lows, sharing his journey and the lessons learned along the way.

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This Fentanyl Toolkit from Natural High consists of two lessons to educate kids and start an important conversation about the dangers of fentanyl. Resources videos on the dangers of fentanyl, discussion questions, fact sheets, Kahoot or printable quiz, and parent send home resources.

Jawann Blanchey, a passionate drummer since age two, knew that drumming was his true calling. While experiencing homelessness, it was his dream and belief in himself that kept him focused. This powerful story serves as an inspiring testament to the power of music, resilience, and the importance of not giving up, no matter the circumstances.

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Jon Sundt shares how the loss of his two brothers sparked the Natural High movement. Steve and Eric, whose promising lives, filled with natural highs like athleticism and a love for the outdoors, were tragically overshadowed by drug addiction. Despite their innate passions and potential, they were not equipped to understand or withstand the consequences of their actions when exposed to drugs. Jon founded Natural High with a clear purpose: to educate and inspire youth, guiding them towards their natural highs and positive life choices.

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Professional surfer, author, actor, model, and environmental activist, Kelly Slater finds his natural high in surfing. He has achieved 11 world surfing championships. He found love and support in his family and used that to channel his energy into what he loves.

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Lisa Leslie knew that focusing on school and basketball was the only way to reach her dreams. Her determination led her to countless WNBA awards and four Olympic gold medals. After completing the Lisa Leslie worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

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Matt Bellace, psychologist and comedian, talks about the dangers of vaping in a clear and easy-to-understand way. He conveys the seriousness of the consequences and also provides a positive and hopeful approach to choosing not to vape. Want to share your natural high with Matt Bellace? Tweet him @mattbellace with #LiveNaturallyHigh. He might tweet back!

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Everything you need is right here, from videos to full lesson plans. It’s all designed to be plug-and-play, simple to use, and impactful. Our curriculum is designed for 4th – 12th grade students.

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Tony Hawk paved the way for professional skateboarding and created a foundation dedicated to supporting underserved youth with skateboarding programs. He talks about the feeling of creating in his field and shares his reasons for choosing to live drug-free. Want to share your natural high with Tony Hawk? Tweet him @tonyhawk with #LiveNaturallyHigh. He might tweet back!

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This resource provides access to videos produced and/or used by the Northern California Training Academy to support training for child welfare practitioners. To learn more about the Academy, please visit humanservices.ucdavis.edu/academy.