Special Features
Every season Just A Roam Away features something special for our friends!
Here you will find a collection of local stories, upcoming events, recipes and more to help you navigate that time of year!
My 500 Miles and Indy 500 Memorabilia
It's the largest single day sporting event on planet Earth. Let that sink in - as over 300,000 people gather in the small Hoosier town of Speedway, Indiana, just northwest of Indianapolis. A journey that began over 110 years ago has continued with only two interruptions; both for world war, and delayed once for globa...
May 19, 2022
Equine therapy, not just for horses.
As we continue explore different types of therapy that can help your mental health, I was very excited to speak with Larissa from Healing Horse Stables, who shared more about Equine Therapy/ Therapeutic Horsemanship and the benefits it can have on your mental wellness.This form of therapy I can speak of from experience...
May 18, 2022
What is Art Therapy?
As we broaden our awareness of mental health this month, we continue learn more about different types of therapies and how it can benefit our mental wellness.We sat down with Amy Smith-Harris, LCPC, ATR who owns and operates her private practice Amy Smith-Harris Individual & Family Counseling in Springfield, IL to ...
May 16, 2022
Therapy isn't just talking. Sometimes it's art.
Jonathan Haag of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about their unique BFA Art Therapy undergraduate program and details what art therapy is and how it is positively helping with mental health through creativity.
May 12, 2022
Mental Health & Student Athletes
There is a rising discussion and awareness about the mental well being of athletes. Being an athlete is a hard thing to do. It is not just physically taxing, but mentally and emotionally as well. Especially for student athletes that have the added pressure of classes, homework and tests on top of performing at a high l...
May 10, 2022