<![CDATA[Life, Learning and Lemonade]]>We've all heard the saying, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." But when life brings challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, loss, or hopelessness, turning those lemons into lemonade can feel impossible.

Join country music parody king and recovery advocate Cledus T. Judd as he sits down with mental health professionals, addiction specialists, medical experts, and inspiring guests to explore real-world strategies for overcoming life's toughest obstacles. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and practical advice, each episode brought to you by OVP Health offers hope, encouragement, and tools for navigating difficult seasons of life.

As a 22-year survivor of substance use disorder, Cledus brings a unique blend of lived experience, authenticity, compassion, and humor to every discussion. His refreshing perspective helps listeners discover that healing is possible, resilience can be built, and even life's sourest moments can lead to something meaningful.

Whether you're facing challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking inspiration, Life, Learning and Lemonade is a reminder that hope is always within reach and that, with the right support, it's possible to find peace, purpose, and fulfillment.

Because sometimes the sweetest lemonade comes from life's toughest lemons.

]]>www.ovphealth.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:07:06 GMTFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:33:38 GMT60OVP Health<p>We've all heard the saying, <i>"When life hands you lemons, make lemonade."</i> But when life brings challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, loss, or hopelessness, turning those lemons into lemonade can feel impossible.</p><p></p><p>Join country music parody king and recovery advocate <b>Cledus T. Judd</b> as he sits down with mental health professionals, addiction specialists, medical experts, and inspiring guests to explore real-world strategies for overcoming life's toughest obstacles. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and practical advice, each episode brought to you by OVP Health offers hope, encouragement, and tools for navigating difficult seasons of life.</p><p></p><p>As a 22-year survivor of substance use disorder, Cledus brings a unique blend of lived experience, authenticity, compassion, and humor to every discussion. His refreshing perspective helps listeners discover that healing is possible, resilience can be built, and even life's sourest moments can lead to something meaningful.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're facing challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking inspiration, <b>Life, Learning and Lemonade</b> is a reminder that hope is always within reach and that, with the right support, it's possible to find peace, purpose, and fulfillment.</p><p></p><p><b>Because sometimes the sweetest lemonade comes from life's toughest lemons.</b></p>episodicOVP Healthcshumaker@ovp.healthcareno<![CDATA[Episode 5 - What if one loving home could change a child's life forever?]]>In this episode of Life, Learning & Lemonade, Cledus T. Judd sits down with Greg Thompson, President of OVP Family, to discuss the life-changing impact of foster care, adoption, and family preservation services across Appalachia.

Greg shares his personal journey of growing up in Huntington, West Virginia, being raised in part by his grandmother, and how those experiences inspired a 22-year career dedicated to helping vulnerable children and families. He explains how OVP Family is expanding critical foster care, adoption, independent living, and family support services throughout West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

The conversation explores the urgent need for foster families, with more than 6,000 children currently in out-of-home care in West Virginia alone. Greg breaks down common misconceptions about becoming a foster parent, discusses the emotional rewards of adoption, and highlights how stable, loving homes can help break cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect.

Together, Greg and Cledus reflect on the importance of family, the impact of positive role models, and how simple acts of compassion can change a child's future forever.

Whether you're considering fostering, adoption, or simply want to learn how you can make a difference, this conversation will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the power of family and community.

Learn more about OVP Family at OVPFamily.com or call 304-999-KIDS (5437).

]]>91cc93a9-cd0f-4fc0-8fad-fb1d9001a298Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>Life, Learning &amp; Lemonade</b>, Cledus T. Judd sits down with <b>Greg Thompson, President of OVP Family</b>, to discuss the life-changing impact of foster care, adoption, and family preservation services across Appalachia.</p><p></p><p>Greg shares his personal journey of growing up in Huntington, West Virginia, being raised in part by his grandmother, and how those experiences inspired a 22-year career dedicated to helping vulnerable children and families. He explains how OVP Family is expanding critical foster care, adoption, independent living, and family support services throughout West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.</p><p></p><p>The conversation explores the urgent need for foster families, with more than 6,000 children currently in out-of-home care in West Virginia alone. Greg breaks down common misconceptions about becoming a foster parent, discusses the emotional rewards of adoption, and highlights how stable, loving homes can help break cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect.</p><p></p><p>Together, Greg and Cledus reflect on the importance of family, the impact of positive role models, and how simple acts of compassion can change a child's future forever.</p><p></p><p><b>Whether you're considering fostering, adoption, or simply want to learn how you can make a difference, this conversation will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the power of family and community.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Learn more about OVP Family at </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://OVPFamily.com" target="_blank"><b>OVPFamily.com</b></a><b> or call 304-999-KIDS (5437).</b></p>no00:07:3515Episode 5 - What if one loving home could change a child's life forever?full<![CDATA[Episode 4 - More Than Addiction: Rediscovering Who You Are]]>Addiction can strip away a person's sense of identity, leaving them feeling lost, isolated, and hopeless. In this episode of Life, Learning & Lemonade, Cledus T. Judd and OVP Health Recovery Center's Peer Support Supervisor, Danny Smalley, discuss what it really takes to recover, from understanding self-worth and setting goals to finding the support and connections that make lasting recovery possible.

]]>bc0cf8d3-496c-4e6c-945f-4ecee4fbc190Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:59:22 GMT<p>Addiction can strip away a person's sense of identity, leaving them feeling lost, isolated, and hopeless. In this episode of <i>Life, Learning &amp; Lemonade</i>, Cledus T. Judd and OVP Health Recovery Center's Peer Support Supervisor, Danny Smalley, discuss what it really takes to recover, from understanding self-worth and setting goals to finding the support and connections that make lasting recovery possible.</p>no00:13:1314Episode 4 - More Than Addiction: Rediscovering Who You Arefull<![CDATA[Episode 3 - What if anxiety doesn't look like anxiety?]]>In this episode of Life, Learning & Lemonade, Cledus T. Judd sits down with OVP Health licensed counselor Kerry Wheeler to discuss childhood anxiety, depression, and the importance of early intervention. Together, they explore how mental health challenges often appear differently in children, the value of school-based counseling, and why having a trusted adult to talk with can make all the difference in a child's future.

If you know a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or caregiver who could benefit from this conversation, be sure to share this episode. And if your child is struggling, remember that help is available.

Contact OVP Health to learn more about our behavioral health services and counseling options.

]]>e1e996d0-171f-4537-b2e2-3706b37bee5dMon, 24 Aug 2026 17:49:56 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Life, Learning &amp; Lemonade</i>, Cledus T. Judd sits down with OVP Health licensed counselor Kerry Wheeler to discuss childhood anxiety, depression, and the importance of early intervention. Together, they explore how mental health challenges often appear differently in children, the value of school-based counseling, and why having a trusted adult to talk with can make all the difference in a child's future.</p><p></p><p>If you know a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or caregiver who could benefit from this conversation, be sure to share this episode. And if your child is struggling, remember that help is available.</p><p></p><p>Contact OVP Health to learn more about our behavioral health services and counseling options.</p>no00:10:1313Episode 3 - What if anxiety doesn't look like anxiety?full<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Welcome to Life, Learning and Lemonade]]>Join Cledus T. Judd, country music entertainer, recovery advocate, and host of Life, Learning & Lemonade, a new podcast brought to you by OVP Health. Through conversations with mental health professionals, addiction recovery specialists, healthcare experts, and inspiring guests, each episode explores practical ways to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, loss, addiction, and hopelessness.

Drawing from his own 22-year recovery journey, Cledus brings humor, hope, and real-world insight to every conversation, reminding listeners that healing is possible and brighter days are ahead.

Because sometimes the best lemonade comes from life's sourest lemons.

]]>2b4e54fd-7437-443c-a97a-649003e21d28Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:11:38 GMT<p>Join <b>Cledus T. Judd</b>, country music entertainer, recovery advocate, and host of <b>Life, Learning &amp; Lemonade</b>, a new podcast brought to you by <b>OVP Health</b>. Through conversations with mental health professionals, addiction recovery specialists, healthcare experts, and inspiring guests, each episode explores practical ways to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, loss, addiction, and hopelessness.</p><p>Drawing from his own 22-year recovery journey, Cledus brings humor, hope, and real-world insight to every conversation, reminding listeners that healing is possible and brighter days are ahead.</p><p></p><p><b>Because sometimes the best lemonade comes from life's sourest lemons.</b></p>no00:17:2011Episode 1 - Welcome to Life, Learning and Lemonadefull<![CDATA[Episode 2 - What happens after treatment?]]>What happens after treatment? In Episode 2, host Cledus T. Judd sits down with OVP Health Recovery Center director Jackie Rebman to discuss the critical transition from residential treatment to long-term recovery. Together, they explore the importance of structure, support, compassion, and finding hope beyond addiction.

From overcoming stigma to building a life in recovery, this powerful conversation reminds us that healing doesn't end after 30 days, it's a lifelong journey.

Watch now and discover why recovery works when people have the support they need.

]]>4dc9b3c3-dd3e-4c2a-ac9c-477e6abdc98bMon, 17 Aug 2026 14:25:03 GMT<p>What happens after treatment? In Episode 2, host <b>Cledus T. Judd</b> sits down with OVP Health Recovery Center director <b>Jackie Rebman</b> to discuss the critical transition from residential treatment to long-term recovery. Together, they explore the importance of structure, support, compassion, and finding hope beyond addiction.</p><p></p><p>From overcoming stigma to building a life in recovery, this powerful conversation reminds us that healing doesn't end after 30 days, it's a lifelong journey.</p><p></p><p>Watch now and discover why recovery works when people have the support they need.</p>no00:11:0712Episode 2 - What happens after treatment?full