Episodes

  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 125 – Polarization

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 125 – Polarization
    May 5 2026
    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. Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.


    (Record Date: April 29, 2026)
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    45 mins
  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 124 – Partnering for Change | Elizabeth Hoge

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 124 – Partnering for Change | Elizabeth Hoge
    Apr 28 2026
    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)
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    31 mins
  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 123 – Drug Take Back | Kratom |Medetomidine

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 123 – Drug Take Back | Kratom |Medetomidine
    Apr 21 2026
    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 threat in the street drug supply—medetomidine mixed with fentanyl. Practical, timely, and local. Join us for this important conversation. Questions? You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

    (Record Date: April 17, 2026)
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    24 mins
  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 122 – Partnering for Change | Denise Reed

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 122 – Partnering for Change | Denise Reed
    Apr 14 2026
    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 and the food pyramid really mean, and why gut health and the microbiome are getting so much attention. If you want practical insight into how everyday food decisions affect your well-being, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Questions? Contact Dr. Reed at dreed8@ashland.edu or visit their website. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

    (Record Date: March 19, 2026)
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    29 mins
  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 121 – Partnering for Change | Jennifer English

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 121 – Partnering for Change | Jennifer English
    Apr 7 2026
    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 moved from a fitness class to a way of life and how small daily habits can reduce stress and improve health. Don’t miss this conversation that will help you slow down, breathe deeper, and take a step toward a healthier life. Questions? Contact Jenn at jenglis2@ashland.edu. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.



    (Record Date: March 19, 2026)
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    30 mins
  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 120 – Partnering for Change | Josh Sumpter

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 120 – Partnering for Change | Josh Sumpter
    Mar 31 2026
    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 seasons of life. It’s a conversation about flourishing—mind, body, and spirit. Questions? Contact Dr. Sumpter at jsumpter@ashland.edu or visit their website. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

    (Record Date: March 11, 2026)
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    28 mins
  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 119 – Partnering for Change | Yvonne Glass

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 119 – Partnering for Change | Yvonne Glass
    Mar 24 2026
    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 connection matter so much for emotional well-being, and what faith communities can do to help people thrive. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation—right here on Keeping Ashland Healthy. Listen to Keeping Ashland Healthy on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. Questions? Contact Dr. Glass at seminarydean@ashland.edu or visit their website. You can contact the Board at 419.281.3139.

    (Record Date: March 12, 2026)
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    32 mins
  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 118 – The 17th Annual Pat Risser R.S.V.P. Conference

    Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 118 – The 17th Annual Pat Risser R.S.V.P. Conference
    Mar 10 2026
    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 talking about simple habits that can transform your health. If you want practical ways to feel better, think clearer, and live healthier—this episode is for you. To register go to: www.ashlandmhrb.org or call us at 419.281.3139.

    (Record Date: March 9, 2026)
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    27 mins