In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Hinton, certified wellness coach, owner of 859 WELL, and Director of Health Promotion at Centre College, to explore the unique challenges facing today’s young adults.

Ashley works closely with college students, helping them navigate stress, build healthier coping strategies, and develop a more balanced relationship with food through intuitive eating.

We discuss how parents can begin encouraging healthy habits early, what’s changing on college campuses—including shifts in substance use—and how social media is impacting mental health. We also dive into practical ways to support your child, including one simple but powerful question: “Do you want help solving this, or do you just need me to listen?”

You’ll also hear how mindfulness can look different for everyone, why modeling healthy stress management matters, and how to help your child build a lifelong “toolkit” for resilience.

Find Ashley Hinton, MS, MPH at 859 W.E.L.L Coaching & Consulting

www.859wellky.com

859.433.6321

Additional Resources:

T-Break Guide: Take a cannabis tolerance break for 21 days

Grok cards

Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults

Intuitive Eating workbook

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