Is seeing a therapist a sign of weakness? Is therapy just paying someone to be your friend? And is your hairdresser really giving mental health advice? On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we’re busting some of the biggest myths surrounding behavioral health and therapy — with plain language, practical insight, and honest conversation. Join us for Behavioral Health MythBusters — a conversation that may change how you think about emotional wellness.” Listen to Keeping Ashland Healthy on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts! Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.


(Record Date: June 5, 2026)

Looking for a way to slow down, breathe, and reconnect? This week on Keeping Ashland Healthy, we talk with Jenn English about “The Quiet Power” — a new and welcoming yoga class designed for the recovery community and open to all experience levels. We discuss stress, healing, movement, community, and why yoga can be a powerful tool for emotional wellness. Join us as we explore how simple practices can help quiet the mind and build inner strength. That’s this week on Keeping Ashland Healthy. Listen to Keeping Ashland Healthy on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to Keeping Ashland Healthy on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts! The group will be offered at no cost and run on Thursdays beginning June 4th at the Professional Building (221 Church St.) from 6 to 6:50 pm. Mats will be provided. Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: May 27, 2026)

June is Elder Empowerment Month in Ashland County — a time to celebrate the strength, wisdom, and dignity of older adults in our community. Throughout the month, local organizations will be offering special events, trainings, and opportunities focused on connection, education, wellness, and empowerment, all leading up to Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th. Join us as we work together to build a safer, stronger, and more supportive community for older adults in Ashland County. Listen to Keeping Ashland Healthy on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts! Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: May 8, 2026)

This week on Keeping Ashland Healthy, we’re talking about something that affects all of us — work, balance, and emotional wellness. We’ll explore how healthy workplaces, strong teamwork, and meaningful employment can support recovery and flourishing. We’ll also highlight the Board’s Supported Employment Program, also known as IPS, which helps individuals facing mental and emotional health challenges find and keep competitive jobs in our community. Join us for an encouraging conversation about purpose, support, and building healthier lives. Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: May 22, 2026)

May is Mental Health Month—and this year, we’re focusing on a simple idea: more good days, together. But what does a “good day” really mean? It’s not always happiness or productivity. Sometimes it’s just getting through, feeling a little more connected, or a little less alone. On the Keeping Ashland Healthy podcast, we’re taking a different approach to mental health—one that’s rooted in real life, real relationships, and real community. Because better mental health doesn’t start in a system—it starts with how we live, connect, and support each other, right here in Ashland County. Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: May 9, 2026)

This week on Keeping Ashland Healthy, I’m sharing a talk on polarization—and how we move beyond division in our homes, workplaces, and communities. We’ll explore how conflict happens within us, between us, and across systems—and how clarity, respect, faith, hope, and love can turn disagreement into growth. Join me for a practical and hopeful conversation on building trust in divided times. If you’re tired of the noise and looking for a better way forward, this episode is for you. Watch the Loudonville talk at www.redbirdresilient.org. Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.


(Record Date: April 29, 2026)

On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, I sit down with the fabulous Elizabeth Hoge from Ashland University Athletics. We talk about the real pressures facing today’s student-athletes—and what it takes to support their mental and emotional wellness on and off the field. From mentorship and team culture to emerging trends we’re all seeing, this is a conversation every parent, coach, and community member needs to hear. We even learn what N.A.R.P. is! Questions? Contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or 419-289-5458. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: April 9, 2026)

On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Join Alyse and David as they talk about three issues impacting families right now: National Drug Take Back Day and how to safely clear out unused medications, Ohio’s move to ban dangerous synthetic kratom while debating natural kratom, and a new threat in the street drug supply—medetomidine mixed with fentanyl. Practical, timely, and local. Join us for this important conversation. Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: April 17, 2026)

Food has the power to shape our health—and on the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we explore how. My guest is Denise Reed, Director of the Dietetics Program at Ashland University. We’ll talk about how nutrition choices influence long-term health, what the latest conversations about diet and the food pyramid really mean, and why gut health and the microbiome are getting so much attention. If you want practical insight into how everyday food decisions affect your well-being, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Questions? Contact Dr. Reed at [email protected] or visit their website. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: March 19, 2026)

Take a breath with us on the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy. My guest is Ashland University Yoga Instructor, Jenn English. Jenn has spent more than twenty years discovering how simple practices—movement, breath, and mindfulness—can transform everyday well-being. We’ll talk about how yoga moved from a fitness class to a way of life and how small daily habits can reduce stress and improve health. Don’t miss this conversation that will help you slow down, breathe deeper, and take a step toward a healthier life. Questions? Contact Jenn at [email protected]. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.



(Record Date: March 19, 2026)