Power to Change - Season 1 (2012)

Talk show host Charla Young talks to two families who lost their four sons in a tragic car accident caused by a teenager driving a stolen van. The 16 year old driver was the only teen who survived. These families share how they tapped into to the power of forgiveness to heal from the tragedy.

Doctors said a baby boy would not survive after being severely beaten at the hands of his mother's boyfriend. But less than a year later, little Carson makes big strides in his path to recovery. We'll see how he's relearned to walk and talk after several surgeries and physical therapy. Plus, his mom is fighting back to stop abuse from happening to other children. Host Charla Young shows us how we all have the power to end this epidemic of child abuse.

Wes Moore joins host Charla Young to talk about how to use the power of decision to make choices that will help inspire others to positive action. Moore grew up in a crime-ridden neighborhood in Baltimore and overcame many obstacles to become a Rhodes Scholar, a decorated combat veteran and businessman. Moore's first book, "The Other Wes Moore", became an instant New York Times bestseller. He's also the host of "Beyond Belief" on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network.

A mother who lost her son to gun violence speaks out about how to stop the cycle of crime in urban areas. Plus, a rapper teams up with community leaders to get out the message, "Put the Guns Down." Talk show host, Charla Young, shows us how we all have the power to end deadly and violent crimes.

We are inundated by unrealistic images in the media of beautiful, flawless women and it can be tough for an everyday woman to feel good about herself. Talk show host, Charla Young, sits down with experts on how to embrace your inner self and be comfortable in your own skin. And Ms. Plus America tells us how she found her power to love who she is to achieve a national beauty pageant and become an inspiration to other women.

Host Charla Young speaks with a young teenager and her mom after a revelation on the show that the teen wanted to end her life over bullying at school. Plus- we hear from the experts on what we all can do to stand up to the cycle of bullying before it's too late.

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Prescription drug abuse is on the rise at an alarming rate and it can happen to anyone. Talk show host Charla Young sits down with a former school teacher who was hooked on Oxycontin and other pills and explores the power to overcome addiction. Plus, Charla talks with experts and lawmakers on how Kentucky is cracking down on the abuse across the Bluegrass state.

Millions of Americans suffer from an anxiety condition called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Talk show host Charla Young talks with an OCD patient who is scared to be around his own young daughter because of his disorder. Plus, Charla hears from experts on finding the power to overcome OCD.

Talk Show Host Charla Young brings in a team of health experts to discuss the benefits of raw, organic foods, green drink smoothies and hot yoga. How we all have the power to "Go Green" and why experts say it's beneficial for our bodies.