Well Dukes
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to Well Dukes, a health and wellness podcast brought to you by UREC. Our mission is to provide information, programming and services to JMU students that helps them lead healthy and productive lives. With each episode you'll hear conversations that we hope may change what you know, how you think, and what you do in regard to your overall wellness. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. If you have a question about something we discuss or ideas for future episodes, you can send us a DM on social media @jmuUREC or email [email protected]. Artwork created by Josh See and Michael Medline.
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Thank you and Goodbye
May 12, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBThat's a wrap, Dukes! We have decided to no longer continue on with producing new episodes of the Well Dukes podcast, but all of your favorites will continue to be available! Thank you to all of the guests and listeners over the last 3 academic years. We hope that you found some of our episodes thought provoking, informative, and validating. You can also always find more by reaching out to one of the JMU Health and Wellness Promotion staff; we'd love to help! As always, Be Well Dukes!
S3 Ep.15 5 Things You Need to Know: Fad Diets
May 03, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThinking about changing the way you eat? Ever considered a popular diet? Join Lauren as she talks to Heather Harris, a Registered Dietitian at the JMU Health Center, about the dangers of fad diets and the weight centric approach to health. Resources: Learn more about the best diets of 2023 here. Learn about JMU's HOPE Team here. Read more about the consequences of a weight centric approach here. Access information about JMU's food pantry locations here.
S3 Ep.14 5 Things You Need to Know: Edibles
April 19, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBCurious about edibles? We've got you covered! Join Lauren as she talks with UREC's Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, Sonia Doulamis, about the five things you need to know about edibles. Resources: Learn more about UREC's Wellness Coaching here. Learn more about UREC's Substance Misuse Prevention programming and resources here. Learn more about the JMU's Counseling Center here.
S3 Ep. 13 5 Things You Need to Know: Men's Health
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThere's more to men's health than you think! Join Lauren as she talks to JMU University Health Center employees, Jessica Sampson, PA and Adam Schmid, BSN, about important aspects of men's health. Resources: Learn more about the CERTS model here. Learn more about the STARS model here. Access information about JMU's Safer Sex Station and resources here. Contact and learn more about JMU's Health Center here.
S3 Ep.12 5 Things You Need to Know: Nature as Self Care
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBGet outside and RELAX! Join Lauren and special guest, Candace Brendler, UREC's Graduate Assistant for Adventure and TEAM Programs, as they talk about the benefit that nature has on your health and wellbeing. Resources: Learn about UREC's Adventure Programs and Rental Equipment here. Learn more about George Washington National Forest here. Learn more about Shenandoah National Park here. Learn more about local Harrisonburg Parks here. Access information about JMU's Arboretum here.
S3 Ep.11 5 Things You Need to Know: Title IX
March 08, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX! Join Lauren as she talks to two members of JMU’s Title IX Staff, Laura Sider Jost and Cole Seward, about the importance of Title IX and its impact on college campuses. Resources: Learn more about and contact JMU’s Title IX Office here.
S3 Ep.10 5 Things You Need to Know: Social Media Usage
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBFeeling like taking a break from social media? Then we have the podcast for you! Join your host, Lauren as she talks with Daniel George, a postdoctoral staff psychologist at JMU’s Counseling Center, about the 5 things you need to know about social media usage. Resources: Learn more about JMU's Counseling Center and its services here. Access the passport event resource sheet here. Learn more about the Humane Technology movement here.
S3 Ep.9 5 Things You Need to Know: Sexuality
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWanting to learn more about sexuality? We made it easy for you! Join Lauren with special guest, Jordan McCann, UREC's Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health, as they discuss the 5 Circles of Sexuality. Resources: Learn more about and sign up for Sexual Health Coaching here. Learn more about the Safer Sex Stations on campus here. Learn more about and contact SOGIE here. Learn more about and sign up for STI Testing here.
S3 Ep.8 5 Things You Need to Know About Goal Setting
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBNew Year new you? Join Lauren for the first podcast of 2023 as she talks to JMU UREC Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Social Media, Michael Johnson, about the importance of setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals. Resources: Follow us on social media @jmuurec!
S3 Ep.8 5 Things You Need to Know: Goal Setting
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBNew Year new you? Join Lauren for the first podcast of 2023 as she talks to JMU UREC Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Social Media, Michael Johnson, about the importance of setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals. Resources: Follow us on social media @jmuurec!
S3 Ep.7 5 Things You Need to Know: Athletic Training
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBEver wondered about athletic training at UREC? Join Lauren as she talks to JMU UREC Athletic Trainers, Tom Pomerleau and Stacy Rider, about this unique service offered at UREC as well as some tips and tricks about how to treat and prevent injuries. Resources: Learn more about Athletic Training at UREC here. Register for Athletic Training at UREC here.
S3 Ep.6 5 Thing You Need to Know: Team Sport Participation
November 09, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBGet'cha head in the game! Daniel Chandler, UREC's Coordinator of Intramural Sports and Youth Programs, and Zach Minor, a UREC Intramural Sports Official, join Lauren to talk about the five things you need to know about team sport participation. Resources: Click here to access URECRegister. Click here to access the UREC Staff Directory. Follow JMU UREC on social media! Click here to view the full transcript of this episode.
S3 Ep.5 5 Things You Need to Know: Situational Sobriety
October 26, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBCurious about sobriety? Join Lauren as she talks to JMU '24 Men's Soccer player, Demitri Turner, about situational sobriety, why people choose it, common misconceptions, advice for those thinking about it and the resources that JMU offers to support students. Resources: Sign up for Substance Misuse Coaching here. Learn more about the Health and Wellness Promotion programs UREC offers here. Click here to view the full transcript of this episode.
S3 Ep.4 5 Things You Need to Know: Financial Wellness
October 12, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBMoney problems got you down? Have no fear, Brad Barnett is here! Join us on this weeks episode of the podcast as Lauren talks with James Madison University's Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Brad Barnett, to discuss establishing good financial habits. Resources: To sign up for Every Dollar click here. To sign up for You Need a Budget click here. To learn about The Millionaire Next Door book click here. Click here to view the full transcript of this episode.
S3 Ep.3 5 Things You Need to Know: Meditation
September 28, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAre you curious about meditation and if it actually benefits your mind and body? Join Lauren along with special guest, Dancer Heebner, as they talk about the five things you need to know about meditation. Be sure to stick around for a short, relaxing breathing technique at #4! Resources: Sign up for Dancer's Guided Meditation class here. Contact Dancer [email protected]. Jonny Morris, JMU student and Inner Healing and Personal Growth Coach https://www.instagram.com/yourpath_yourw...
S3 Ep.2 5 Things You Need to Know: Birth Control and Contraception
September 14, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBKaty MacDonald, a Nurse Practitioner at the University Health Center’s GYN Clinic, joins Lauren to talk about the five things you need to know about birth control, including a brief history, options for birth control and their effectiveness, and what happens when it doesn’t work. *We would like to acknowledge that while the terms “woman” and “female” are used often in this episode, this information is still applicable to anyone who menstruates or can become pregnant. Resources: To contac...
S3 Ep.1 5 Things You Need to Know: UREC
August 31, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWe're back for Season 3! Ever wonder when the best time to work out is or what student employment opportunities exist at UREC? Join your new host, Lauren Shutt as she chats with Erin Davis, a current Operations Supervisor at UREC, about the 5 Things You Need to Know about UREC. Resources: UREC Student Employment Opportunities Follow us on social media @jmuurec! Click here to view the full transcript of this episode.
S2 Ep. 17 Ask Us Anything!
May 04, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBYou asked, we answered! Join MaryGrace and Jordan for the last episode of season 2 where we answer your questions about BMI, burnout and dating! Resources For more information on BMI --> click here! For more on Body Image check out Season 1, episode 11 For more on Burnout check out Season 1, episode 30 For more on relationships check out Season 1, episode 19 and Season 2, episode 10
S2 Ep. 16 The POTcast, 4/20 edition
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB4/20 has been the holiday for cannabis consumption for years, but do you know why? Join MaryGrace and Paige Hawkins (Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist) to dive into your intentionality behind regular use of cannabis and how it plays a role in your identity and friendships. This thought process will help you determine when you might need a tolerance break and what safe consumption looks like for you! Resources Wellness Coaching --> Click here! Tolerance Break Guide --> Click here! Fol...
S2 Ep. 15 Don't Make Pour Decisions - Alcohol Beyond The Basics
April 07, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat did the grape say when it was crushed? Nothing it just let out a little wine! Join MaryGrace and Sonia Doulamis, Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, as they touch on the intricacies of alcohol consumption while testing your knowledge of common drinking myths like 'breaking the seal' and just how hydrating seltzers can be... plus some tips and tricks to help you get home safely! Resources Safe Rides --> Click Here! UREC Wellness Coaching Services --> Click here! Follow...
S2 Ep.14 If We Were a Movie...
March 30, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn the words of Hannah Montana... "You'd be the right guy, and I'd be the best friend that you'd fall in love with in the end." Have you ever felt like your life is a movie? Where the music swells and the love of your life rides in on a horse to win you back and you get the Happily Ever After ending we've only seen in classic Disney movies!? Yeah... neither have we. Join the Health Promotion team as they discusses the portrayal of sex and relationships in the media. MaryGrace is joined by J...
Thank you!
March 25, 2022 18:00 - 44 seconds - 555 KBThe Well Dukes Podcast won an award! We were the recipient of the 2022 Group Compass Award in the Visionary category. This award is for innovation in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion. Thank you to everyone that has been a guest and to our listeners for the support needed to make this podcast continue.
S2 Ep. 13 Seas your Spring Break
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBMaryGrace is joined by Lindsay Wigderson, Assistant Director for Aquatics and Safety, as they chat about all things spring break! As this will be the first "normal" spring break since the pandemic started, they will talk through the best ways to "Seas" your Spring Break whether you're traveling, going back to your hometown or enjoying a staycation in Harrisonburg. Enjoy your break, you deserve it! Resources The Healthy Minds Study --> click here! Spring Breakers & Covid --> click here!
S2 Ep. 12 Body Dysmorphia in Fitness
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns. MaryGrace is joined by Meaghan Travis (she/her), a group exercise instructor at UREC. Meaghan shares disordered behaviors often seen in gym culture and within the fitness community that lead to eating disorders and negative body image. They also discuss the perils of body and muscle dysmorphia. Resources Group Exercise classes --> click here! Fitness and Personal Training --...
S2 Ep. 11 Body Dysmorphia with SOGIE
February 23, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns. MaryGrace is joined by Thomas O. (he/they) and Charlotte (she/her), two SOGIE peer educators. They share their own personal experiences, observations and opinions on the societal and external factors that impact body image. They also discuss the connection between gender expression and the ideal body norms that are unrealistic for so many people in the LGBTQ+ community. Resou...
S2 Ep. 10 Heartbreak Hotel
February 09, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBTune in as MaryGrace and Jordan McCann (Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health) give some pro-tips to heartbreak in your 20s. College can be a fun time to date, but when you catch the feels... it can be hard to bounce back! Learn from the mistakes we made and how you can practice some healthy coping mechanisms if you find yourself with a broken heart. In the wise words of Taylor Swift, "Don't blame me, love made me crazy". Resources Want to get busy with some exercise? Check ...
S2 Ep. 9 Mentorship through Exercise
January 26, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBTim Howley joins the podcast to discuss the solution to your New Year's Resolution, the Mentorship through Exercise program! Tune in to hear how to find an effective stress outlet through regular physical activity while networking with the faculty and staff members of JMU. Mentorship has been shown to effectively connect students to faculty on their campus brings in a way that has the potential to increase the students’ sense of belonging to the campus community. Rebecca Lebedun also joins ...
S2 Ep. 8 Finals Survival Guide
December 08, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBEveryone needs a Finals Survival Guide! Have you made yours yet? Pick up some pro-tips from Luke Waits, a UREC Wellness Instructor and Resident Assistant, and Sonia Doulamis, Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention. Start building healthy study habits through setting boundaries, managing your time and getting adequate sleep instead of falling into the trap of prescription stimulant misuse and pulling all-nighters. Resources Substance Misuse Coaching click here! JMU Campus Pantr...
S2 Ep. 7 It's Not Always ~Good Vibes Only~
November 17, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBAll vibes are welcome here! This week's episode is focused on an issue that doesn't always present itself as an issue at first - Toxic Positivity. Join Veronica Whalen Jones, Associate Director for UREC Health Promotion, and Cassidy Mechalske, Coordinator for the Dean of Students and a member of the JMU Rebound team for a conversation on why being all smiles all the time isn't realistic. Resources Dean of Students: REBOUND click here! UREC Wellness Coaching Services click here! Counseling ...
S2 Ep. 6 Gym-timidation
November 03, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBJoin your host, MG, along with Alex Sreng and Rachel Barnhart as we talk through gym etiquette while providing resources for students who may feel intimidated by walking into UREC alone. Tune in whether you are an exercise fanatic or you are just curious about starting to exercise and want to learn a little more about the gym culture at JMU! Resources Fitness Orientation click here! Personal Trainer click here! JMU Fitness Club click here! JMU CHAARG click here! UREC Equipment Rentals cli...
S2 Ep. 5 The POTcast
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBAre you curious about cannabis? This budding industry is growing in our country and legislation has recently changed in Virginia, but what does that mean for students on campus? Listen in as we plant the seed about dosing, reducing harm, and what a cannabis overdose looks like. Paige Hawkins, Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist at JMU, is curious about cannabis too. Paige believes there is a lot to learn, and a lot we can learn from one another. In this episode we discuss a few important...
S2 Ep. 4 Nutrition Expedition: Eating Healthy as a College Student
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhen was the last time you ate a vegetable?? Yeah MaryGrace can't remember either... tune in to learn some pro-tips when it comes to eating healthy while in college! Join our guests Rebecca Lebedun (M.S. in Nutrition), Interim Coordinator for Sexual and Relationship Health and Payton Mahoney, Wellness Instructor and President of the JMU Dietetic Association as they break down the complexity of nutrition! The Pantry - click here! Health Center: Nutrition Services - click here! Cooking Cla...
Nutrition Expedition
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhen was the last time you ate a vegetable?? Yeah MaryGrace can't remember either... tune in to learn some pro-tips when it comes to eating healthy while in college! Join our guests Rebecca Lebedun (M.S. in Nutrition), Interim Coordinator for Sexual and Relationship Health and Payton Mahoney, Wellness Instructor and President of the JMU Dietetic Association as they break down the complexity of nutrition! The Pantry - click here! Health Center: Nutrition Services - click here! Wellness Co...
Nutrition Expedition: Eating Healthy as a College Student
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhen was the last time you ate a vegetable?? Yeah MaryGrace can't remember either... tune in to learn some pro-tips when it comes to eating healthy while in college! Join our guests Rebecca Lebedun (M.S. in Nutrition), Interim Coordinator for Sexual and Relationship Health and Payton Mahoney, Wellness Instructor and President of the JMU Dietetic Association as they break down the complexity of nutrition! The Pantry - click here! Health Center: Nutrition Services - click here! Cooking Cla...
S2 Ep. 4 Nutrition Expedition: Eating Healthy as a College Student
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhen was the last time you ate a vegetable?? Yeah MaryGrace can't remember either... tune in to learn some pro-tips when it comes to eating healthy while in college! Join our guests Rebecca Lebedun (M.S. in Nutrition), Interim Coordinator for Sexual and Relationship Health and Payton Mahoney, Wellness Instructor and President of the JMU Dietetic Association as they break down the complexity of nutrition! The Pantry - click here! Health Center: Nutrition Services - click here! Cooking Cla...
S2 Ep. 3 Demystify STIs
September 21, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBOn average, 50% of sexually active people will test positive for an STI by the age of 25... will you be one of them? Do you know what to do if you are? On this week’s episode we are talking through the stigma of STIs with Carly Sines (Wellness Instructor) and our previous host, Jordan McCann (Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health). This episode will give you the rundown of the most common STIs - Herpes, HPV, and Chlamydia (oh my!) - and what to do if you test positive for ...
S2 Ep. 2 The Secret to Better Sex!
September 08, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBJoin MaryGrace and Kate as they discuss how you can unlock the secret to better sex! This episode dives in to the key components you need to stop having mediocre sex, whether you are in a committed relationship or you prefer hookups. Tune in to learn more! Resources If you need to talk to someone or want to learn more about sexual assault resources, check out Victim Advocacy Services --> here To learn more about Sexual Health Coaching or scheduled an appointment, click --> here For Safer Se...
S2E2 The Secret to Better Sex!
September 08, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBJoin MaryGrace and Kate as they discuss how you can unlock the secret to better sex! This episode dives in to the key components you need to stop having mediocre sex, whether you are in a committed relationship or you prefer hookups. Tune in to learn more! Resources If you need to talk to someone or want to learn more about sexual assault resources, check out Victim Advocacy Services --> here To learn more about Sexual Health Coaching or scheduled an appointment, click --> here For Safer...
S2 Ep. 1 Health Promotion is at UREC!
August 25, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBWe are back with some exciting changes and updates! The Office of Health Promotion and Well-being, formally known as The Well, has moved and is now Health Promotion at UREC! Jordan and your new host, MaryGrace, kick off this season to explain all the new changes and updates to health promotion programs and services. Check out the links below to learn more about some of the services that have changed: Health Promotion at UREC , including Green Dot and Wellness Coaching click --> here Victim...
Ep. 30 Perfectionism & Burnout
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOur last episode of the year! We did it! Thanks for sticking with us, Dukes. Join Jordan, Michael Rybak (JMU CSPA Program), and Viriya Lim (Well Peer, JMU '21) as they discuss the end of the year, perfectionism, and burnout as college students! They discuss what it's like to feel burnout, how it effects our mental and physical health, and how perfectionism might effect us more than we think! A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here. Be Well Dukes! Happy Summer! All ...
Ep. 29 Supporting Survivors
April 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB*Note: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Join Veronica Jones (Interim Director for Health Promotion & Well-Being) and Javay da BAE, the Millennial Sexpert, for a candid conversation about how sexual assault impacts us all, how to support friends and loved ones who have experienced sexual assault, and learn more about the best things to say in support of your loved ones. For more information on sexual assault, as well as a 24/7 national hotline, please visit the Rape, As...
Ep. 28 Reflections for Cannabis
April 14, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBStudents who use cannabis, and continue to use cannabis, typically find some aspect of their use beneficial. Over time, some students may have difficulty finding balance in their life with cannabis. Everything has pros and cons. And cannabis, like many things, can cause dependency. Whether students want to stop using cannabis or find more balance in their life, a little support can go a long way. Join Paige Hawkins, Alcohol and Other Drug Early-Intervention Specialist as she speaks to Dan, ...
Ep. 27 What is Survivor Advocacy?
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBYou may have heard about survivor advocacy but what does an advocate do for someone who has experienced power-based personal violence? Join Chloe Dauer (CSPA Practicum Student) and Veronica Jones (Interim Director of Health Promotion and Well-Being) in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They explore the role of an advocate in supporting a survivor, how someone can become an advocate regardless of their field, and how to prevent burnout in a helping field. Find JMU's Survivor Advocacy ...
Ep. 26 Prescription Stimulants
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBMany college students have heard about or know someone who has used prescription stimulants to help them study, have fun, or get through college more easily. But how do these substances interact with our bodies when we don't use them correctly or even need them? Join Mindy Koon and the JMU Counseling Center's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Renee Crosswhite as they discuss prescription stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin. Learn how these drugs affect the brain and body, wha...
Ep. 25 Sex Education
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBSo many people have a story about sex ed in middle or high school that they remember, for better or worse. On this episode, Mikayla Comer interviews two Well Peers, Nora and Carly. They reflect back to their high school sex ed experience and share what that experience was like for them and how it has impacted them as college students. This episode also explores the importance of comprehensive sex education and why it's necessary for young adults. Find the link to the Safer Sex Supplies Cu...
Ep. 24 Alcohol and Belongingness
March 17, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWe often hear about the drinking culture at JMU. What do we mean by that? How do our perceptions of what is or is not part of our campus culture impact our choices? Join Ty Greenough (Graduate Assistant for Alcohol and Other Drug Early Intervention) and Brooke (Well Peers, JMU '21) as they discuss what drinking has to do with being a Duke, how drinking might change over time, drinking buddies, and meaningful memories and friendships. They both share their experiences with what it means to ...
Ep. 23 Sleep
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBDon't snooze on this week's episode of the Well Dukes podcast! Luke Waits (Well Peers) interviews Jordan McCann (Interim Associate Director of Health Promotion and Well-Being) about all things sleep: tips and tricks for better sleep hygiene, what goes on in our brain when we sleep, and why blue light right before bed might not be the best. For more tips on how to improve your sleep, visit the National Sleep Foundation's website at --> this link. To watch the TED Talk by Dr. Matthew Walker...
Ep. 22 Diet Culture
March 03, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBMarch is National Nutrition Month! Well Peer Hanna Serrano interviews Michele Cavoto, a registered dietitian here at JMU. They discuss what "personalize your plate" means, what diet culture is and how college students are influenced, and serve up the facts on the difference between a nutritionist and dietitian. Lastly, Michele gives some great advice for anyone that is thinking they want to start a "diet" and how to make decisions when it comes to eating healthy. To learn more about nutrit...
Ep. 21 Eating Disorders
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIt's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week! Erin Williams (JMU Counseling Center) chats with The Well's graduate students Aj and Chloe about the different types of eating disorders, behaviors to look for in friends or peers, and resources available to JMU students. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) information click --> here JMU Helping Overcome Problems with Eating and Exercise (H.O.P.E Team) - https://www.jmu.edu/healthcenter/TheWell/hope-multiregion.shtml JMU Counseling ...
Ep. 20 Herpes
February 17, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this episode, Well Peer Bryson Via interviews Katy MacDonald, a JMU women's health nurse practitioner. Katy explains the differences between herpes simplex virus one and two, how common herpes is and debunks some common transmission myths! For more information on the herpes simplex virus, visit the CDC's fact sheet and other resources --> here. If you'd like to talk to someone about concerns over herpes, schedule an appointment for sexual health coaching. More information can be found -...