Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

The school year has ended, so the question is: what kind of things can students do this summer? Today’s guests have some answers. Find out what kind of activities are available for the summer and beyond, from leadership to theater to exercise.

The Guests:

Ali Parthemore, Community Engagement Manager with the Marysville Public Library

Susan Bunsold Wilson, Board Member and part of the Youth Program Committee at the Avalon Theatre

Rachael Baxter, Youth Development Director with the Union County Family YMCA

LINKS:

Maryville Library facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MarysvillePublicLibrary

The Avalon Theatre website: https://www.theavalontheatre.org/

Union County Family YMCA facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/unioncountyfamilyymca/

Host Pete Emmons talks with Megan and Mackenzie about teen mental health at the end of the school year, plus programs that help teenagers who are dealing with mental health issues. 

The Guests:

Megan Rufty, RA, Prevention Educator for The Prevention Awareness Support Services Program (PASS)

Mackenzie Marquis, LSW, School Navigator with the Maryhaven Program

RESOURCES:

-Prevention Awareness Support Services website: https://www.passaah.org/

-Maryhaven website: https://maryhaven.com/

-The Mosaic Project/Mobile Crisis Team Helpline: 833-667-2428. The Mosaic Project website: https://www.mosaicu.org/ 

-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

-On Our Sleeves website: https://www.onoursleeves.org/

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, so on this episode we wanted to discuss teenage drinking. Pete Emmons and this month's guests talk about what underage drinking has looked like during the pandemic, the risks involved, plus resources and advice for parents and teens. 

The Guests:

-via Zoom, Dr. Ashley Ebersole, Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus

-Janae Mulvaine, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Qualified Mental Health Specialist, and Navigator with Marysville Schools

-Nancy Beals, Union County Drug Free Coalition Coordinator

-Megan Rufty, Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS)

Teen Gambling has been made more appealing in recent years. Video games, sports betting, and more are discussed in this episode. Host Pete Emmons interviews our expert panel about the problem and possible solutions. 

Our Expert Panel, all joining us via Zoom:

-Derek Longmeyier, Executive Director of The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio

-Milan Karna, Problem Gambling Project Director with the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

-Scott Anderson, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor LCDC II, Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

What are the signs of an unhealthy teen dating relationship? How is technology being used to abuse? What tips are there for teens in relationships? These questions and more are discussed in this episode, where Pete Emmons interviews a panel of experts.

The Expert Panel: 

-Barb Patterson, Social Worker and Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) Facilitator at North Union High School

-Amanda Mariucci, Middle School Guidance Counselor and ROX Facilitator at North Union Middle School

-Robin McNeal, Turning Point Teen Advocate

-Sydney Cook, also a Turning Point Teen Advocate

In this first episode of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy podcast, host Gigi Bix talks with fellow students about the many dangers of drugs and alcohol, as well as the personal reasons the TPLA is taking a stand against drug use. 

TPLA members featured include: 

-Emily Williams, Junior at Marysville High School

-Emmalee Willis, Junior at Marysville High School

-Jared Lariuz, Junior at Marysville Early College High School

-Jillian Smith, Senior at Marysville Early College High School

On this podcast episode, members of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy discuss the impact drugs can have on teens. Recorded via Zoom.

Members of the TPLA featured: 

-Gigi Bix

-Emily Williams

-Emmalee Willis

-Jared Larriuz

(All of them are students at Marysville High School/Marysville Early College High School)

Leaders:

-Nancy Beals

-Christina Kesterson

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How can teens and kids maintain a healthy lifestyle balance of cooking and exercise in 2022? In this episode, we try to answer this question, and also talk about how to connect through groups, programs, and food.  

Today's Panel: 

-Rachel Baxter, Youth Development Director at The Union County Family YMCA

-Chef Jim Kibby, from the podcasts “Cooking is Connecting” and "Cooking with Kibby"

-Cassie Branan, Registered Applicant Prevention Facilitator from Prevention Awareness Support Services

As vaping continues to be a big health issue for teens, we present another episode on the topic. Pete Emmons speaks with guests about vaping perception, addiction, and drug-free programs. 

The Guests:

-via Zoom, Dr. Ashley Ebersole, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Adolescent Medicine Division at Nationwide Children's Hospital

-Nevin Digney, Junior at Marysville STEM Early College High School

-Megan Rufty, Prevention Facilitator with The Prevention Awareness Support Services program (P.A.S.S.)

Tests. Community Service. Athletics. There’s a lot of things to consider when preparing for college. In this episode, Pete Emmons talks with guests about how students can get ready.

The Guests:

-Ken Chaffin, Director of Leadership and Collaboration with The Marysville Exempted Village School District.

-Teen Members of The Union County Drug Free Coalition Teen Prevention Leaders Group:

   -Nevin Digby, Junior at Marysville High School Early College STEM School

   -Emmalee Willis, Junior at Marysville High School

-Plus Christina Kesterson, Coordinator for the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy