Wellness in the Valley Podcast

 In this episode of Wellness in the Valley, we sit down with Paulette Edington of TriYounity LLC in Warren, Ohio to discuss the implementation of the Guin Fit Family Wellness Program. Paulette shares her experience bringing this evidence-based program to local families, the impact it has had on participants, and the importance of creating supportive environments where children and caregivers can build healthier habits together. Join us for a conversation about community partnership, family wellness, and the power of investing in healthier futures. 

In this episode of Wellness in the Valley, we’re joined by Sarah Lowry, Senior Director of Community Impact and Mahoning Valley resident, for a conversation about walkability, access, and building a true culture of movement in our communities.Sarah shares how partnerships, community voice, and thoughtful design are shaping more active, equitable spaces across the Valley—while also reflecting on the challenges that remain and what it will take to create lasting change.

 In this episode of Wellness in the Valley, Guin Fit physical activity coordinator Dalton Campana joins us to talk about Guin Fit’s community design for physical activity strategy and what it means to create places that support movement, connection, and health. He shares how partnerships, planning, and community input are helping improve walkability, active transportation, and access to spaces for physical activity across the Valley. Tune in for a conversation about how healthier communities are built not just through programs, but through the design of the places where we live, work, and move. 

Episode 1: Introducing Wellness in the ValleyWelcome to Wellness in the Valley — a podcast exploring what it truly means to build healthier communities right here in northeast Ohio.In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Guin Fit Lead Principal Investigator, Dr. Nicolette Powe as she explains the vision behind the Guin Fit initiative and the work being done through the CDC REACH program to address chronic disease, health disparities, and barriers to healthy living across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. We discuss:Why health equity matters in the ValleyWhat policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change really meansHow community partnerships are driving impactWhether you’re a community leader, student, healthcare professional, or resident who simply cares about building a stronger, healthier Valley — this podcast is for you.Because wellness isn’t just personal. It’s collective. And it starts right where we live.