Breaking Bullying marks 100 episodes with Michael D. Cohen conversation

The Breaking Bullying podcast has hit its 100th episode as National Bullying Prevention Month approaches, using the milestone to push for more conversations about confidence, self-worth and emotional well-being. The anniversary episode features actor and advocate Michael D. Cohen and highlights the show’s broader impact on Karate Chop Bullying, a nonprofit tied to youth empowerment programs.

Why it matters: - Breaking Bullying is positioning the 100-episode milestone as a sign of demand for deeper, more practical conversations about bullying and youth confidence. - The podcast’s message now extends beyond awareness and into action through Karate Chop Bullying, which offers empowerment programs for young people. - The timing ahead of National Bullying Prevention Month gives the show a wider platform as schools, families and youth groups look for prevention tools.

What happened: - The Breaking Bullying podcast, founded by Tim Flynn, released its 100th episode in Mankato, Minnesota. - The milestone episode features actor and advocate Michael D. Cohen, best known as Schwoz from Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger, Danger Force, The Adventures of Kid Danger and Henry Danger: The Movie. - Cohen publicly shared his trans history in TIME magazine and became the first series-regular actor to publicly disclose that history while appearing on a children’s television series. - Flynn created the podcast to go beyond saying bullying is wrong and to examine the emotional impact bullying can have on young people.

The details: - Flynn says the show was built to create conversations people actually needed, not just generate noise. - The episode centers on listening, asking questions and avoiding snap judgments when someone is dealing with bullying or emotional strain. - Cohen and Flynn discuss how people and their experiences can be more complex than a label suggests. - The conversation includes Cohen’s interaction with a young karate student who was struggling with bullying, which Flynn uses as an example of how a brief moment of attention can change how a young person sees themselves. - Over its first 100 episodes, Breaking Bullying has featured survivors, parents, teens, athletes, actors, advocates, educators and experts. - Guests have discussed bullying, anxiety, social pressure, resilience, healing and rebuilding confidence. - Those conversations helped inspire Karate Chop Bullying, a nonprofit focused on interactive empowerment programs. - The organization’s programs are designed to build confidence, communication skills, resilience and self-worth. - Karate Chop Bullying aims to give young people practical tools to navigate difficult situations, stand up for themselves and others, and recognize their own value. - The Martial Arts History Museum has publicly endorsed Karate Chop Bullying as its preferred anti-bullying program. - Breaking Bullying has also featured Sean Kanan, Darryl Vidal, Billy Blanks, Casey McQuillen, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, Jakari Fraser and DC Glenn of Tag Team.

Between the lines: - Flynn is framing bullying prevention as a confidence issue as much as a behavior issue. - The podcast’s focus on listening first suggests a belief that emotional support and connection can be as important as advice. - By tying the episode milestone to October’s bullying-prevention calendar, Flynn is trying to turn attention into broader engagement from schools, parents, educators and media outlets. - The recurring emphasis on conversation points to a strategy built around relationship-building rather than one-off messaging.

What's next: - Flynn is calling on schools, youth organizations, parents, educators, community leaders, media outlets and podcast hosts to create more opportunities for conversations about bullying and emotional challenges. - The next phase of Breaking Bullying will continue centering on the idea that one person can make a difference by listening, asking questions and helping young people feel valued. - Flynn says the goal is to help young people develop confidence before someone tries to take it away and to treat asking for help as a sign of strength.

The bottom line: - Breaking Bullying is using its 100th episode to reinforce a simple message: prevention starts with listening, and confidence can be built through repeated, meaningful conversations.