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Join podcast host Kathleen Johnson as she delves into the inspiring journey of Pastor Lloyd Gooden, a prominent figure on the Top 101 YMCA Users List. Discover the motivations and habits that drive him to visit the Y daily and maintain a healthy lifestyle.www.tuscymca.org

Podcast host Kathleen Johnson brings back Aquatics Director Stacy Harlan to dual department to department with Health and Wellness Director Ryan Hursey to find out who's got more going on. You will hear what it takes to be a Lifeguard and why you should work for the Y in Fitness, regardless of whether on land or in the water. There is also a knowledge showdown at the end. These three Y Directors know how to make work fun. www.tuscymca.org

Host Kathleen Johnson, YMCA Marketing Director interviews new Health and Wellness Director Ryan Hursey and finds out what's new for 2024 Fitness at the Y. You will learn about Ryan's vast career at the Y and what great new projects he is heading up-including the new Functional Fitness Room. Ryan's fun personality, Y spirit and energy will inspire you to get moving and sign up for one of the Y's group x classes or upcoming Turkey Trot 5K.

Host Kathleen Johnson rings the school bell and takes a trip back to school with Child Care Director Sarah Dickson and Lead YMCA Preschool Teachers Elizabeth Sickinger and Grace Furniss. The teachers talk through a day in the life of a preschooler and give their vision for this coming year's creative fun. Plus the 10 question speed round gives you some fun insight about each of these teacher's personalities and talents.VISIT THE WEBSITE

Host Kathleen Johnson and guest Jenny Dallas, YMCA Executive Assistant talk golf, running and the YMCA. This duo finds humor in what they do and don't know about golf and share the highlights to the upcoming YMCA Jack Marsh Golf Outing. This annual event is it's 22nd year and has tons of fun in store, including the Orange Ball Game. Listen all the way to the end for details about the Annual Turkey Trot 5K. You will find this podcast packed full of information to keep you motivated to Find Your Y.Visit the website!

YMCA Host Kathleen Johnson and guests Jeff Bray, Tess Anderson, and Estela Mejia-Sica talk about the connection, collaboration and communication with the Hispanic and Latino communities. Their passion and commitment for bringing our communities closer together has helped the Y make great strides to invite and unite people of all cultures to feel at home at the Y. You will be inspire and motivated to connect with this amazing culture.Listen for details about the upcoming opportunities to make it happen. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Sept 15-Oct 15 will be hosted by the Dover Public Library, Fourth & Faith, and the YMCA.Visit the Tusc YMCA Website

Podcast Host Kathleen Johnson invites Kiwanis Representative Brenda Cameron and YMCA CEO Meagan Shaheen to give the details on the new playground being installed at the YMCA. The three discuss the history and invention of the playground, the impact playgrounds play in youth development, and why the Kiwanis Club decided to install playgrounds in the community. You will be inspired by Brenda's dedication to this project, volunteering, and the Tuscarawas County community plus learn a little about bees, horses, and the harmonica.

Podcast host Kathleen Johnson and guest Sheila Moore discuss why it is so important to live life joyfully and keep moving. Sheila's outgoing personality and positive outlook inspire many visitors and members at the Tuscarawas County YMCA. She can often be found in the Y lobby sharing a friendly smile and conversation with old and new friends. Her Y story will inspire you to choose joy in your everyday life no matter the circumstances and to make the Y part of your life.www.tuscymca.org

Host Kathleen Johnson interviews Tuscarawas County YMCA CEO Meagan Shaheen and YMCA Executive Assistant Jenny Dallas about the YMCA Annual Campaign and special events that make it a success. This year's goal is $92,000 and the Y leaders and board members are seeking donors to help make it happen. Every dollar remains in the county to help those in need of YMCA membership and services become YMCA members. Donations are accepted all year long by stopping at the Y or visiting www.tuscymca.org.

Host Kathleen Johnson interviews new YMCA CEO Meagan Shaheen about her new position at the Tuscarawas County YMCA. Meagan shares her Y story from youth sports as a young athlete to getting her first part time job at the Y. The passion she has for the Y is evident as you learn about the impact the Y had on her early in life and in her career. Plus her fun spirit is challenged at the end of the episode with a trivia challenge about her favorite TV sitcom – The Office.Visit www.tuscymca.org to learn more today!

Host Kathleen Johnson and guest Keith Lands Interim CEO of the Tuscarawas County YMCA banter back and forth about the term “24/7” and what that means in the search and job responsibilities of a CEO and the upcoming change for Fitness at the Y. New beginnings, old challenges, future insight and what's brand new for the Y will be shared, along with the 10 speed round questions for Keith to share his wit and personality.

This 18th episode of our podcast highlights the amazing journey of gymnastics at the Tuscarawas County YMCA. Fun photos, memories, and future goals of the program are shared by Nancy Smith, long-time Y Member, Coach and Gymnastics Coordinator and Rachel Cummings , YMCA Gymnastics Team Head Coach. These ladies share their heart and soul not only about gymnastics but about life and finding your passion. Enjoy! LEARN MORE! www.tuscymca.org

Host Kathleen Johnson, Membership and Marketing Director of the Tuscarawas County YMCA and co-host Jade Boffo, YMCA Childcare Director present fun facts and memories of Summer Camp and Healthy Kids Day with guest Rick Basnett from Camp Tippecanoe. Find out why every kid should have an opportunity to go to camp and Y an octopus is better than an elephant for a rock band. This an more wisdom and wit are what you'll get from these three YMCA rock stars. Healthy Kids Day 2022 will be held at the Y on Saturday, April 30. Free community event. Register at http://www.tuscymca.org/ (www.tuscymca.org).

Dueling podcast hosts Jason Eick YMCA Health and Wellness Director and Kathleen Johnson Membership and Marketing Director give you the run down on this year's YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and gobble of other fun facts to make this Thanksgiving a year to remember. You not only learn the when and where's but also just how much Jason really knows about the trot traditions and his favorite bird.

Host Kathleen Johnson and special guest Pastor John Wallace of First Moravian Church in Dover discuss peace and the importance of seeking it in all you do. The church mission statement and goal of his church is to lead the congregation's attitude in the simple mission statement of LOVE. L – Lead all people to Jesus Christ. O – Obey God's commands V – Value and nurture spiritual growth. E – Encourage Christian Service. Pastor John is a member of the YMCA who swims and displays his paintings at the Y. His insights on finding peace through prayer, exercise and art will hopefully plant a seed or inspire you to also seek peace in your actions and attitudes during your daily life.

This Back to School episode features host Kathleen Johnson and guest Jade Boffo, Child Care Director for the Tuscarawas County YMCA. Jade gives us insight on all the programs being offered this school year for our community students and why "Kids our the Y's favorite subject". Financial assistance and scholarship information is provided plus a snapshot of the day for a preschooler. Jade brings the joy, spirit, and knowledge it takes to help kids thrive.

How a healthy active lifestyle over the years can greatly enhance quality of life, immune health and recovery from injury.

How do you come back from, train around and ultimately try and prevent injuries that can derail our health and wellness goals?

A discussion about what it takes to live a life encouraging others and why it is so important to start that conversation at home. Host Kathleen Johnson and guests Betty Wherley and Y Swim Coach Brenda Wherley have a great conversation about their Y stories, family, and sharing the joy of doing what you love to encourage others. They prove that social ties and healthy living make a great impact and to be a positive social influencer is everyone's responsibility.

Emerging from Isolation can be difficult. Host Kathleen Johnson and Pastor Jason Stephens from The Church at Carters Orchard have great conversation about how to step outside of isolation and back into a life in community with others. The Y and the Church, now worshiping at the Y, share their similar missions and hopes for the future of the Tuscarawas County.

Our YMCA Personal Training team and “first time” host of the podcast but “long time” guest, Jason Eick, help our listeners reach their potential. Jason, leader of the YMCA Health and Wellness Department, welcomes back to the podcast Personal Trainer Shana Angel and new guest YMCA Personal Trainer Omar Garcia. The three banter back and forth showing the uniqueness of our staff and their passion for fitness. Listeners will gain insight on their style, knowledge, and be inspired to trust the Y with their personal fitness goals.

Y employees are united for a great cause. If you want more than just a job—if you're looking to discover a sense of purpose and opportunities to contribute to the greater good—then the Y is the place for you. Hosts Kathleen Johnson and Jason Eick run down the list of job opportunities that create the structure of the Y. Employees and volunteers work relentlessly to strength communities. Learn more how you can join our staff as a Cause-Driven Leader in your community.

Where do you go when you have become stuck in a rut? YMCA Podcast Host Kathleen Johnson and Guest Speaker Jason Eick, Health and Wellness Director of the Tuscarawas County YMCA discuss outcomes from an American study regarding stress levels as a result from the pandemic. They come up with some ideas to RELOAD your routine with healthy habit forming activities that get you out of your rut. It's not all about exercise. Listen to learn more.

Host Kathleen Johnson visits with YMCA Health and Wellness Director and Personal Trainer Jason Eick to talk about making personal training and self-care your tools for a Healthy Revolution in your life. Plus hear about the new Y Virtual Perk for YMCA Members.

Meet the YMCA Lead Preschool Teacher Hannah Nolley and Teaching Assistant Autumn Hodkinson and the amazing Rilee. Learn what makes the Y Preschool so special, sing-a-long to a Christmas favorite, and find your youth as you are reminded of the fun world of learning.

In this episode, you will learn helpful tips to keep the fire in your spirit and in your exercise routine. Health and Wellness Director Jason Eick and YMCA Personal Trainer Shana Angel join host Kathleen Johnson to break down some great ways to get through the holidays and to motivate you to make an exercise routine part of your daily activities. They bust through some myths and misconceptions regarding exercise and you'll find out some fun things about their personal health and fitness journeys. Never a dull moment and always informative.

Tuscarawas County YMCA Aquatics Director Stacy Harlan talks about the purpose of adding the resistance of water to your weekly workouts to improve endurance and performance. Plus, she reminds us all how important it is to learn to swim. This life-skill has benefits beyond recreational fun for all ages. Learn the benefits for ages 6 months to 100 and beyond.

Meet and hear the stories of CEO Tiffany Foxx and Child Care Director Jade Boffo as they talk about their Y journey and passion for the work they do. These stories are from the heart. Their honesty and amazing spirit will inspire you. Each one is at a different stage in the journey but they are cut from the same cloth when it comes to hard work and kindness. Don't miss the ending - The Y's got talent! Viewers and listeners are encouraged to post questions and suggest topics for future episodes. FOLLOW THE Y! Online - https://my.captivate.fm/www.tuscymca.org (www.tuscymca.org) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tuscymca/ (www.facebook.com/tuscymca) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tusccountyymca/?hl=en (www.instagram.com/tusccountyymca)

Tuscarawas County YMCA leaders Jason Eick, Stacy Harlan, and Garry Hammond talk to host Kathleen Johnson and share their Y stories through candid conversations and interesting back and forth banter. Learn about Y nationally and locally, a bit of history, mission, Covid-response, events, and goals for the future. Fun 10 question speed round at the end of the interview to leave you wondering and wanting more. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to post questions and suggest topics for future episodes. FOLLOW THE Y! Online - www.tuscymca.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tuscymca/ (www.facebook.com/tuscymca) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tusccountyymca/?hl=en (www.instagram.com/tusccountyymca)