Keeping Ashland Healthy
The “Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast” is devoted to mental health topics affecting the Ashland, Ohio community. It’s an education tool covering a broad spectrum of issues related to the mental health field. The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. Learn more at ashlandmhrb.org.
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September 17, 2026 • 38 mins
(Record Date: September 11, 2026)It’s back-to-school time in Ashland County—and a successful school year is about more than books, homework, and grades. On the next Keeping Ashland Healthy, we’re talking with members of our School-Community Liaison team about helping students feel connected, supported, and ready to learn. We’ll discuss back-to-school challenges, mental wellness, healthy routin...
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September 16, 2026 • 35 mins
(Record Date: August 28, 2026)What’s happening this fall at the Ashland Kroc Center? There really is something for everyone. Join me as I talk with Dr. Dan Lawson about the Kroc Center’s Fall Program Guide—from Drone Soccer, youth theatre and family activities to fitness, aquatics, social services and some great holiday events. We’ll also explore how opportunities to move, learn, create, connect an...
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September 15, 2026 • 25 mins
(Record Date: August 27, 2026)What does music have to do with mental health? More than you might think. On the next Keeping Ashland Healthy, we talk with Martha Buckner, Executive Director of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, about the power of music to lift our mood, strengthen connections, and bring a community together. We’ll also hear about the Symphony’s ticket voucher initiative, helping make live mus...
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September 9, 2026 • 22 mins
(Record Date: February 26, 2026)
On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, I sit down with Dr. Laura Kruger from Ashland University — wellness advocate, award-winning professor, and champion for building stronger, healthier communities. We’ll talk about reducing stress, creating positive workplace cultures, supporting student-athletes, and why we reach our goals faster when we partner with others. It&rsquo...
On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, I sit down with Dr. Laura Kruger from Ashland University — wellness advocate, award-winning professor, and champion for building stronger, healthier communities. We’ll talk about reducing stress, creating positive workplace cultures, supporting student-athletes, and why we reach our goals faster when we partner with others. It&rsquo...
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September 2, 2026 • 39 mins
(Record Date: August 12, 2026)What does prevention really look like in Ashland County?On this episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, David and the ACCADA Preventionists take a closer look at the prevention work happening in our local schools and community — helping young people build healthy relationships, make positive choices, and develop skills that can last a lifetime. We’ll talk about what we learned from the pas...
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August 25, 2026 • 35 mins
(Record Date: August 21, 2026)Recovery is about more than overcoming substance use—it’s about hope, connection, purpose, and building a community where recovery can thrive, and people feel supported. On the next Keeping Ashland Healthy, Jenn and David talk with Jeremy Smith from Appleseed Community Mental Health about the September 1st Hope in Motion Recovery Rally—what you can expect, why events like th...
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August 19, 2026 • 17 mins
(Record Date: August 11, 2026)Did you know your local library can be good for your mental health? On this episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we’re joined by Lindsay Brandon-Smith and Holly Lilly from the Ashland Public Library to talk about the many ways libraries support mental health and well-being. From reading and learning to social connection, creative activities, and simply having a welcoming place to belong, the ...
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(Record Date: August 5, 2026)What if one of the best things you can do for your mental health is as simple as stepping outside? Join us on the next Keeping Ashland Healthy as we talk with Dan Mager, Director of the Ashland County Park District (ACPD), about how fresh air, walking, and time in nature can improve your well-being. We'll also highlight fun August ACPD programs, introduce the Park District's new mascot, Scout,...
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August 4, 2026 • 43 mins
(Record Date: July 29, 2026)When was the last time you made a new friend? It turns out that friendship isn't just nice to have—it's one of the most powerful predictors of our mental and physical health. Join David and me on the next Keeping Ashland Healthy as we talk about why friendships matter, why they're harder to build as adults, and simple ways to create meaningful connections right here in Ashland County. You...
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July 28, 2026 • 28 mins
(Record Date: July 17, 2026)What does balance really mean when it comes to mental health and wellness? This week on Keeping Ashland Healthy, David Ross is joined by Jennifer English and Alyse Schroeder to explore how community partnerships, meaningful relationships, and everyday connections help people thrive. Discover why no single organization can do it all—and how, together, we can build a healthier Ashland County whe...
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July 17, 2026 • 23 mins
(Record Date: July 10, 2026)Are you feeling stretched too thin or like life is just a little out of balance? On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we'll explore why balance is so important to our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. We'll share practical strategies to help you slow down, regain perspective, and build healthier habits that last. Join us for a thoughtful conversation that could help y...
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June 23, 2026 • 11 mins
Have you ever noticed how a favorite song, a warm cup of coffee, or sunlight through your window can instantly make you feel a little better?On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we're exploring the power of "glimmers"—the small moments that signal safety and calm to our nervous systems. Join us as we discuss how noticing these everyday experiences can help lighten life's burdens and support our mental wellness...
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June 16, 2026 • 30 mins
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 ...
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June 9, 2026 • 20 mins
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 th...
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June 2, 2026 • 18 mins
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 s...
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May 27, 2026 • 31 mins
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 challeng...
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May 12, 2026 • 16 mins
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...
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May 5, 2026 • 44 mins
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’...
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April 28, 2026 • 30 mins
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 membe...
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April 21, 2026 • 23 mins
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 impor...
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