Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 122 – Partnering for Change | Denise Reed

Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 128 – June is Elder Empowerment Month

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)

Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 127 – Working for the Weekend!

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)

Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 126 – May is Mental Health Month

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)

Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 125 – Polarization

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. [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbirdresilient.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAaronHines%40iheartmedia.com%7C21d14f01eb164e9b5ae308dea6ea8a64%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639131723455242616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VjMKmQMXCtl0SBl4ocZl3ntxY92Mwe2%2F9fYstPzjAn4%3D&reserved=0] Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139. (Record Date: April 29, 2026)

Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 124 – Partnering for Change | Elizabeth Hoge

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 ehoge@ashland.edu or 419-289-5458. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139. (Record Date: April 9, 2026)