Prentiss Pemberton
Line One HostPrentiss Pemberton is a longtime host of Line One: Your Health Connection. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Prentiss has lived in Alaska since 1995. He’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a co-owner of Coastal Wellness and Counseling. Prentiss has worked in private practice as a therapist for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples and families.
When he’s not hosting radio shows, Prentiss likes to spend time with his children, hunt, fish and ride his bike.
You can reach Prentiss at lineone@alaskapublic.org.
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How do you tell when perfectionism becomes unhealthy, and what can you do to prevent it from becoming a harmful influence? -
Join host Dr. Jillian Woodruff on this Line One, as she and her guest discuss the science of skin, and how to care for it. -
On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton explores what it takes to promote a healthy heart well into your golden years.
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On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss the ways that students with disabilities can prepare for and succeed in college. -
On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton explores the way living in a highly publicized world can impact mental health and development. -
Rea Tajiri tells the story of the 16 years she spent caring for her mother with dementia. -
Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest how to accept and address our own flaws, while teaching kids to do the same.
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The right balance of nutrition, exercise, and supportive connection has a huge impact on health outcomes for women with cancer. -
The CDC estimates that 13% of men in the US meet the criteria for having a substance use disorder and that men account for more than three quarters of deaths from excessive drinking. Excessive alcohol and drug use in men also leads to increases in domestic violence, sexual assault, and an increased risk of suicide. On this Line One, Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss the ways addiction affects men and what can be done to overcome it. -
Social media and technology are everywhere in today’s day and age, but more than ever, young people are getting access to these earlier and earlier in life. Excessive social media use in children can have long-lasting impacts on their mental, behavioral, and even physical health. How can parents prevent their children from becoming technology-addicted, and what can be done for those who already are? On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton explores these questions and more with a technology addiction specialist.
