We Care Conversations

Be Seen With Green: Mental Health Awareness in Action

In this special episode, Trisha from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) joins us to break down the Be Seen With Green campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month. We discuss the exciting activities happening throughout May, how listeners can easily participate by wearing green and sharing their photos, and the Be Seen store featuring cool branded clothing and gear. Whether you're looking to show support, connect with the community, or simply learn more, this episode highlights simple but powerful ways to make mental health visible. Tune in as recovery remains an ongoing journey.

Behind the Mic: Getting to Know Elisa and Cody

In this lively, hosts-only episode, Elisa and Cody take turns pulling questions from the Thoughtful Questions Jar to reveal more about their personal backgrounds, how they became passionate about mental health advocacy, and what keeps them fired up for every conversation on the show. Expect plenty of laughs, candid stories, surprising answers, and genuine moments as they share their own journeys while spotlighting key mental health topics and helpful resources for listeners. It’s a fun, heartfelt way to get to know the people behind the voices—proving that even the hosts are still learning, growing, and laughing along the way, as recovery remains an ongoing journey.

Opening Doors to Healing Careers: Byron Selden on Behavioral Health Opportunities

In this inspiring episode, Byron Selden shares his mission to connect students and behavioral health professionals with job opportunities, scholarships, grants, and continuing education resources. From recruiting the next generation of social workers to easing the financial path into mental health careers, we explore how he’s building a stronger workforce for recovery. Tune in for practical advice and hope for those pursuing or advancing in behavioral health, as the journey of healing continues.

Operation New Beginnings: Policing with Compassion

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Captain Kinn from the Ohio State Highway Patrol to discuss the evolving intersection of law enforcement and mental health. We dive into Operation New Beginnings, a transformative program connecting individuals pulled over for impaired driving with local substance use and mental health professionals. Plus, enjoy some fun behind-the-scenes scoops on life in law enforcement. Tune in for an inspiring look at how compassion is reshaping policing, as recovery remains an ongoing journey.

SOARing Toward Resilience: Unraveling Mental Health with Project SOAR

In this compelling episode, we dive into the groundbreaking State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Study with guests Dr. Scott Langenecker from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and outreach coordinator Bridget Henebry. Conducted at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, we explore how SOAR’s Brain Health Study is seeking participants—especially single parents and men—to share their mental health journeys through surveys, MRIs, EEGs, and more. Discover how this study, inspired by the transformative Framingham Heart Study, aims to uncover the roots of resilience and revolutionize mental health care. Tune in to learn how your story can shape a brighter future for wellness, as grief and recovery remain an ongoing journey.