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Keeping Ashland Healthy
by WMAN AM & FM (WMAN-AM)
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.
Episodes
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Episode 145 – The School-Community Liaison Program 2026/27 Edition
(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,...
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Episode 142 – The Salvation Army Kroc Center
(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…
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Episode 141 – The Ashland Symphony Orchestra
(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...
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Episode 139 – Partnering for Change | Laura Kruger
(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...
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Episode 138 – ACCADA’s Preventionists Review the 25/26 School Year
(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...
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Episode 137 – Ashland’s Recovery Rally on September 1st
(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…
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Episode 136 – The Ashland Public Library – A Vital Resource in Ashland County
(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...
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Episode 135 – Ashland County Park District – The Mental Health Benefits of Nature, Fresh Air & Walking
(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...
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Episode 134 – The Friendship Factor – Why Connection Keeps us Healthy
(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,...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 133 - Balance Part 2
(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...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 132 - A Matter of Balance
(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...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 131 – Finding the Light in Small Things
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…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 130 – MythBusters: Behavioral Health Style
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...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 129 – The Quiet Power of Jenn English
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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 123 – Drug Take Back | Kratom |Medetomidine
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...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 122 – Partnering for Change | Denise Reed
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...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 121 – Partnering for Change | Jennifer English
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...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 120 – Partnering for Change | Josh Sumpter
On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, I sit down with Josh Sumpter from Ashland University — We talk about the spiritual lives of college students, why mentorship matters more than ever, and how faith, community, and purpose can help young adults navigate one of the most important…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 119 – Partnering for Change | Yvonne Glass
Coming up on Keeping Ashland Healthy, I sit down with Dr. Yvonne Glass of Ashland Theological Seminary to talk about something many communities are wrestling with—how faith, counseling, and community support can work together to strengthen mental health. We’ll explore why belonging, purpose, and...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 118 – The 17th Annual Pat Risser R.S.V.P. Conference
Coming up on Keeping Ashland Healthy, David & Alyse take you inside the 17th Annual Pat Risser RSVP Conference—where experts and community leaders explore the powerful connection between lifestyle and mental health. From sleep and nutrition to movement, mindfulness, and even therapy dogs, we’re...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 117 – Partnering for Change | Jennifer Wininger
On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, I sit down with Jennifer Wininger, Director of International Student Services at Ashland University and creator of the idea of “Courageous Connections.” Jennifer shares how stepping beyond our comfort zones—across cultures, languages, and...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 116 – Partnering for Change | Janel Molnar
There’s more happening at Ashland University than you might realize — especially when it comes to helping people live well. In today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, I’m joined by Janel Molnar, Director of Recreation and Wellness at AU. We talk about the wide range of programs, activities…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 115 – Caring for our Farmers | Connie Butler
Farming feeds our state — but who supports the farmer? In our next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Board member Connie Butler joins me to explore the hidden stresses of agricultural life, the power of community, and the strengths farmers already carry. It’s a conversation about land,...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 114 – Partnering for Change | Hunter Edwards
On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, I’m joined by Hunter Edwards from Ashland University’s Psychological Counseling Services. We’re kicking off a new podcast series focused on student mental health—highlighting campus initiatives, reducing stigma, and encouraging help-seeking. We’ll...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 113 – Doomscrolling!
Ever check the news and end up feeling anxious, exhausted, or on edge – even when nothing bad is happening to you? That’s doomscrolling. Bad news has always existed, but smartphones & other devices have changed how often the human brain encounters it. In our next episode, we unpack key points…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 112 – What’s in a name, really?
We’ve been told for years that depression and anxiety are caused by chemical imbalances – but that story doesn’t hold up. In this episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we explore why psychiatric diagnoses aren’t diseases, what the science actually says, and why reframing mental “illness” as human...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 111 – Meaning Gives Pain a Place to go
What if depression isn’t about what’s wrong with us – but about how we make sense of our lives? In our next episode, we explore a powerful and challenging idea from psychologist Dr. Roger McFillin: that meaning, purpose, and perspective may matter more than we think. Join us as we talk honestly...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 110 – Human Flourishing: What Harvard’s Research – and the Church – Tell Us About Living Well
What if the key to better mental health isn’t just therapy or medication—but community? Harvard researchers are studying what helps people truly flourish, and one of the strongest factors might surprise you. In our next episode, we explore Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program and why faith,...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 109 – Finding Meaning & Purpose in 2026
On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we’re talking about something that transforms mental health at every age: building meaning and purpose in everyday life. I’ll share ten practical strategies you can use to feel more grounded, more connected, and more hopeful, even during stressful...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 108 – Holiday Stress
On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, we’re talking about something a lot of us feel this time of year: Holiday stress. David shares ten simple, practical ways to slow down, set healthy boundaries, stay connected, and keep your routines steady—so the season feels lighter and more...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 107 – Levy Success and Next Steps
On today’s episode, David celebrates the recent success of the levy and talks about the new and expanded programming the levy funds will bring. Thank you for voting YES and Continuing the Caring in Ashland County! The Board can be reached by visiting our website at www.ashlandmhrb.org/ or by…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 106 – Ashland’s School-Community Liaison Program – Making a Difference for Over Twenty Years
On today’s episode, Stacy Merryweather and liaisons Tammy Hoverstock, Ted Lilley, and Robin Hawkins discuss their role in helping youth and families throughout Ashland County. Stacy reviews the program's history, and the liaisons discuss what a “typical day” looks like in a liaison's life. For...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 105 – Art Therapy & The Second Seeds of Hope Art Show
On today’s episode, return guest and art therapist Candace Ressler joins me for an inspiring conversation about an upcoming art show on November 3rd. We explore how art therapy helps people express their emotions, find healing, and start meaningful conversations about life’s challenges. Whether...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 104 – The Board’s Annual Luncheon | October 22, 2025
On today’s episode, David discusses the Board’s upcoming luncheon and keynote speaker Steve Paramore. Steve is the superintendent of Ashland City Schools. Steve will discuss the impact of the School-Community Liaison program from his perspective. Register today for the Board’s Annual Luncheon by...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 103 – Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk | September 28, 2025
On today’s episode, the Boss is joined by Ashland University Wellness Team Members Sarah Watson and Sammy Young to discuss this year’s suicide prevention & awareness walk on Sept. 28, 2025. Sarah & Sammy also talk about efforts on campus to encourage young people to participate and be more aware…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 102 – It’s Time to Rally for Recovery!
On today’s episode, Counselor and Co-Occurring Program Coordinator Jeremy Smith joins me to discuss the upcoming Rally for Recovery at Brookside Park. If you or someone you love is affected by substance use, we invite you to join Appleseed Community Mental Health Center for the Light the Way...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 101 – The Board Makes Hay at the Ashland County Fair
The Mental Health & Recovery Board will give away five unique animal-themed stress relievers at this year’s fair. Each day of the fair, the Board will provide information about local mental health and substance use resources. Come by and see us in the Gold Merchants building anytime. For more...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 100 – It’s Levy Season at the Board!
The Levy Campaign is on! Join us September 10th at 8:30 a.m. at the Upper Convo for a complimentary breakfast and your chance to grab a levy yard sign. This replacement levy helps keep Ashland strong by funding school-community liaisons, crisis response, prevention in schools, and services for...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 99 – The Prevention Gals are Back!
On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, David welcomes back the Prevention Gals from ACCADA. The Board funds prevention/education services in every school district. The prevention/educators talk about what surprised them last year, the dramatic increase in vaping and vape stores, and their...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 98 – August 31st is ‘Overdose Awareness Day’
In today’s Keeping Ashland Healthy episode, David discussed Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2025. He reviews national, state, and local overdose data but focuses on Ashland resources, programs, and initiatives designed to eliminate overdoses in the county. Learn more about the Board’s…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 97 – Ashland's ACCESS Program: The Importance of Being Seen & Heard
On today's episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Sunny McCarty and Ashley Williams discuss the Ashland Church Community Emergency Shelter Services (ACCESS) program with David. The ACCESS program is unique in the county and continues to grow, impacting more lives by reducing homelessness, teaching...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 96 – The Impact of Stigma on Suicide
On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, David summarizes a recent document from the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation focusing on the impact of stigma on suicide. Stigma is defined, why it is a problem is explored, and finally, what we can all do to reduce stigma is outlined. Learn more…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 95 – Conference, Crisis, and Coming Off Meds
On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss recap Ohio’s 2025 Mental Health Conference, discuss two new Mobile Crisis Services in Ashland County (MRSS & Adult Mobile Crisis) and explore the latest in Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal (Maudsley Deprescribing, Laura Delano’s...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 94 – 11 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Connected This Summer
On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss explore ways families can enjoy the summer months and stay connected in Ashland County. Maintaining connections is vital for mental, physical, and social health, and Ashland offers many opportunities for the whole family.…
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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 93 – The Rise of Peer Support in Community Behavioral Health
On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss explore the origins and history of Peer Support in Community Behavioral Health. They spend time discussing a local Peer Recovery Program (Pathways) funded by the Board through Catholic Charities. Peer Supporters offer a unique...
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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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