Let's Talk About It With OhioGuidestone

Starting Out

An alarm goes off. You rush out the door to class, work, or another interview. Between bills, deadlines, relationships, and endless scrolling, it can feel like everyone else has life figured out while you’re silently wondering, “Am I doing this right? These struggles are often dismissed as “just part of growing up,” but what if the pressure of starting out is taking a deeper toll on mental health? In episode four of Let’s Talk About It With OhioGuidestone, host Derek Rader sits down with Justin Hovorka, MA, QMHS, SWT, Assistant Director of OhioRISE at OhioGuidestone, to explore the realities of mental health in young adulthood. Together, they discuss the pressure to “figure it all out.” Their conversation takes a closer look beneath the surface of comparison, self-doubt, overwhelm, and uncertainty, while offering insight into how support, connection, and honest conversations can help young adults feel less alone during this stage of life. So listen along, and let’s talk about it! There are things we all think, but don't always say out loud. Is this normal? Why am I feeling so overwhelmed? Shouldn't I be able to handle this? If you've ever wondered, "Am I the only one feeling this way?" You're not, let's talk about it. Questions about our podcast? Email podcast@ohioguidestone.org to get in touch with us. To learn more about OhioGuidestone, visit ohioguidestone.org.

The Teen Years

A door slams. Voices rise. Someone yells, “You just don’t get it!” and suddenly the house feels tense and quiet all at once. These moments are often dismissed as “just part of being a teenager,” but what if they’re signs of something deeper? In episode three of Let’s Talk About It With OhioGuidestone, host Derek Rader sits down with Nicole Klimas-Morrison, MSW, LISW-S, CDCA, Regional Director of Operations at OhioGuidestone, to explore the realities of mental health during the teen years. Together, they discuss the emotional ups and downs adolescents face, the pressures teens navigate today, and how parents, caregivers, and trusted adults can better recognize when a teen may be struggling. Their conversation takes a closer look at what may be happening beneath the surface of mood swings, conflict, withdrawal, and emotional outbursts, while offering insight into how connection, communication, and support can make a lasting impact. So listen along, and let’s talk about it! There are things we all think, but don't always say out loud. Is this normal? Why am I feeling so overwhelmed? Shouldn't I be able to handle this? If you've ever wondered, "Am I the only one feeling this way?" You're not, let's talk about it. Questions about our podcast? Email podcast@ohioguidestone.org to get in touch with us. To learn more about OhioGuidestone, visit ohioguidestone.org.

When They're Little

Tantrums, big feelings, and sleepless nights are all often brushed off as "just part of being little." But what if these early moments are actually some of the most important for a child's mental health? In episode two of Let's Talk About It With OhioGuidestone, Host Derek Rader sits down with Kristina Ryan, MSW, LISW-S, Clinical Supervisor at OhioGuidestone, to explore why ages zero to six play a critical role in emotional development. In their conversation, Derek and Kristina unpack how young children learn to regulate emotions, respond to stress, and build a sense of safety, and why early support can make a lifelong difference.  Their conversation sheds light on what's really happening beneath the surface of early childhood behaviors and offers insight for anyone who cares for or works with young children. So listen along, and let's talk about it! There are things we all think, but don't always say out loud. Is this normal? Why am I feeling so overwhelmed? Shouldn't I be able to handle this? If you've ever wondered, "Am I the only one feeling this way?" You're not, let's talk about it. Questions about our podcast? Email podcast@ohioguidestone.org to get in touch with us. To learn more about OhioGuidestone, visit ohioguidestone.org.

The Conversation Starts Now

The conversation starts here. In this first episode of Let’s Talk About It, host Derek Rader of OhioGuidestone sits down with Katy Baumbach, Director of Communications at OhioGuidestone, to introduce the purpose behind the series. Learn more about OhioGuidestone, why Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect time to begin, and how this podcast will create space for real, sometimes uncomfortable, but always important conversations surrounding mental health at any age. There are things we all think, but don't always say out loud. Is this normal? Why am I feeling so overwhelmed? Shouldn't I be able to handle this? If you've ever wondered, "Am I the only one feeling this way?" You're not, let's talk about it. Questions about our podcast? Email podcast@ohioguidestone.org to get in touch with us. To learn more about OhioGuidestone, visit ohioguidestone.org.