Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

Join Trent and Nancy this month as we come back from our hiatus to talk about Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smokeout, Drug Takeback Day, and more! We have lots of great information to share about keeping you and your family safe as well as information on TPLA and opportunities for high school students to get involved with prevention while earning a stipend! We also feature special guests - Laure...

We are looking forward to resuming our monthly podcast. Be sure to join us in October!

Today's Guests Lane Community Education Research Manager for Kaleidoscope Youth Center in Columbus: https://www.kycohio.org/ Betty from Union County Rainbow Coalition: https://ucrainbow.org/ This program is sponsored by the Union County Drug- Free Coalition. Check out our website for more information. www.uc-talks.com

On this episode of Healthy Connections, your usual hosts have been replaced by the amazing students of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy. Teen Prevention Leadership Academy or TPLA is a group of young people dedicated to understanding and implementing prevention programming in their community. Your host this week is Nevin Digney, joined by Gigi Bix, Emily Williams, Jake Shafer, Jared Larriuz,...

Join your host, Prevention Education Specialist, Trent Hoge and our guests, Mike Garey, OCPC with PASS, Julia Nelson, OCPSA with PASS and the National Guard, and Lauren Putz, Health Educator with the Union County Health Dept. as we discuss alcohol, binge drinking, low risk drinking guidelines, and how to stay safe as holidays and events commonly associated with drinking are right around the corner...

Join us this month for a special Valentine’s Day episode of Healthy Connections! What role does prevention play in relationships? How does social media affect our relationships? How do teens have tough conversations with their communities about healthy relationships? Join us as Trent and Nancy try to find answers to these questions and more. Our guests this month include Gigi Bix - a soon-to-be OS...

Welcome to the official relaunch of the Union County Ohio Drug-Free Coalition Podcast! This is Healthy Connections, hosted by Trent Hoge - a prevention education specialist working for PASS Marysville - and guest-starring Nancy Beals - The Union County Drug-Free Coalition Coordinator. On this episode, we discuss the coalition, Teen Prevention Leadership Academy, the state of substance use in Union...

On Spotify, check out this video version of our interviews recorded from the Richwood Independent Fair.  Here, the many ways teens are positively engaged in the community. Interviews with Fair Manager Cody Johnson, 4-H Coordinator Christy Lee, 2021 Richwood Fair Queen Kaylee Brestle, North Union FFA Officer Chloe Hall, plus Buckeye Guy drops by!

Check out these interviews recorded from the Richwood Independent Fair.  Here, the many ways teens are positively engaged in the community. Interviews with Fair Manager Cody Johnson, 4-H Coordinator Christy Lee, 2021 Richwood Fair Queen Kaylee Brestle, North Union FFA Officer Chloe Hall, plus Buckeye Guy drops by!

The Opioid Crisis has been a problem for a while. What efforts are happening in Union County to decrease drug overdoses? In this episode, we discuss overdoses, Fentanyl, what to do in an emergency, and local resources. Plus, what is Delta 8 THC? The Guests: Tori Smith, Maryhaven Community Navigator Lindsay Fetherolf, Drug Overdose Prevention Coordinator with the Union County Health Department Nanc...

The school year has ended, so the question is: what kind of things can students do this summer? Today’s guests have some answers. Find out what kind of activities are available for the summer and beyond, from leadership to theater to exercise. The Guests: Ali Parthemore, Community Engagement Manager with the Marysville Public Library Susan Bunsold Wilson, Board Member and part of the Youth Program...

Host Pete Emmons talks with Megan and Mackenzie about teen mental health at the end of the school year, plus programs that help teenagers who are dealing with mental health issues.  The Guests: Megan Rufty, RA, Prevention Educator for The Prevention Awareness Support Services Program (PASS) Mackenzie Marquis, LSW, School Navigator with the Maryhaven Program RESOURCES: -Prevention Awareness Su...

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, so on this episode we wanted to discuss teenage drinking. Pete Emmons and this month's guests talk about what underage drinking has looked like during the pandemic, the risks involved, plus resources and advice for parents and teens.  The Guests: -via Zoom, Dr. Ashley Ebersole, Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus -Janae Mulvaine, Chemical Depe...

Teen Gambling has been made more appealing in recent years. Video games, sports betting, and more are discussed in this episode. Host Pete Emmons interviews our expert panel about the problem and possible solutions.  Our Expert Panel, all joining us via Zoom: -Derek Longmeyier, Executive Director of The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio -Milan Karna, Problem Gambling Project Director with the...

What are the signs of an unhealthy teen dating relationship? How is technology being used to abuse? What tips are there for teens in relationships? These questions and more are discussed in this episode, where Pete Emmons interviews a panel of experts. The Expert Panel:  -Barb Patterson, Social Worker and Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) Facilitator at North Union High School -Amanda Mariucci, Mi...

In this first episode of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy podcast, host Gigi Bix talks with fellow students about the many dangers of drugs and alcohol, as well as the personal reasons the TPLA is taking a stand against drug use.  TPLA members featured include:  -Emily Williams, Junior at Marysville High School -Emmalee Willis, Junior at Marysville High School -Jared Lariuz, Junior...

How can teens and kids maintain a healthy lifestyle balance of cooking and exercise in 2022? In this episode, we try to answer this question, and also talk about how to connect through groups, programs, and food.   Today's Panel:  -Rachel Baxter, Youth Development Director at The Union County Family YMCA -Chef Jim Kibby, from the podcasts “Cooking is Connecting” and "Cooking with Kibby"...

As vaping continues to be a big health issue for teens, we present another episode on the topic. Pete Emmons speaks with guests about vaping perception, addiction, and drug-free programs.  The Guests: -via Zoom, Dr. Ashley Ebersole, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Adolescent Medicine Division at Nationwide Children's Hospital -Nevin Digney, Junior at Marysville STEM Early College Hig...

Tests. Community Service. Athletics. There’s a lot of things to consider when preparing for college. In this episode, Pete Emmons talks with guests about how students can get ready. The Guests: -Ken Chaffin, Director of Leadership and Collaboration with The Marysville Exempted Village School District. -Teen Members of The Union County Drug Free Coalition Teen Prevention Leaders Group:   ...

October is Substance Abuse Awareness Month, so in this episode, Pete and the guests discuss upcoming local events and organizations that help reduce substance abuse. Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 23 from 10 am-2 pm.  The Guests:  -Megan Rufty, Registered Applicant, Prevention Specialist with Prevention Awareness Support Service (PASS) -Lieutenant Matt Warden, Union County Sherriff's Offic...

In this episode, Pete Emmons talks to members of law enforcement about the Crisis Intervention Team. Topics include training, collaboration, de-escalation, and more.  The Guests: -Morgan Brown, Deputy with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Crisis Intervention Team Member & Critical Incident Stress Management Team Coordinator -Rich Crabtree, Deputy Sheriff with the Union County Sheriff’s...

It can be hard to transition into a new routine, especially since the pandemic. Host Pete Emmons interviews guests about preparing for the upcoming school year.  The Guests : Corie Bix , Director at United Way of Union County for information on programs and services please visit their website.  UnitedwayofUnionCounty.org Rich Baird, Superintendent at North Union Local Schools. For more i...

How do court systems and programs work together to help families dealing with drug addiction? Host Pete Emmons finds out by interviewing 2 guests that have worked together for many years. The Guests: - Charlotte Coleman Eufinger , recently retired Judge of the Union County Probate & Juvenile Court - Dr. Robert Ahern , Ohio State College of Social Work Lecturer, and former Clinical Director &am...

Pete and our guests discuss the increase in fatal drug overdoses, especially relating to fentanyl. The Guests:    -Union County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Rich Crabtree    -Lindsay Fetherolf, Health Educator with The Union County Health Department    -Lance Emberling, Lead Investigator with The Union County Coroner’s Office LINKS    &nbs...

We return to the topic of teen vaping in this episode. Host Pete Emmons talks to our guests about the effects of vaping, signs a teenager might be vaping, and resources to use to quit vaping and stay connected to others.  The Guests: -Shawn Sech, Director of Health Promotion & Planning at the Union County Health Department -Ken Chaffin, Principal of the Marysville STEM Early College High...