WHAT THE WELL?
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin the student staff of the Health Promotion and Well-being Center at Virginia Commonwealth University and our guests as we discuss health and well-being topics and answer questions from students, faculty and staff at VCU. Our podcast will be released regularly to our listeners during each semester. If you have questions you would like to have us answer, please email [email protected]
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Episodes
We Wish You WELL
May 28, 2021 16:34 - 18 minutes - 21 MBJoin our Social Norms Think Tank as they discuss graduation and summer school during a pandemic, body acceptance, and the COVID-19 vaccine. For a full transcription of this episode, see here. For information about where to find vaccines, please see www.vaccines.gov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No Showers, Just Flowers
April 28, 2021 16:14 - 19 minutes - 22.6 MBJoin the Social Norms Think Tank as they discuss at-home HIV testing, alcohol, dealing with family conflict, self-care and skincare, and the final sprint of the semester. See this link for a full transcription of this episode. Click here for the sunscreen info mentioned during Self-Care and Skincare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spring Into Wellness
March 31, 2021 21:32 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBJoin the Social Norms Think Tank as they discuss springtime during a pandemic, how to take a break with no Spring Break, self-care, intuitive eating, and healthy sleep. See this link for a full transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12YS8DyFgsa7ZRcH9X059Yo3giGaAqmRvMJDn4UyDsbo/edit?usp=sharing. See this link (https://vcu.campusdish.com/HealthAndWellness) to see information on how to contact a registered dietitian at VCU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Share the Love February
March 02, 2021 14:07 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MBJoin the Social Norms Think Tank as they discuss Black History Month, having healthy relations with your sex life, healthy friendships, cannabis, and preventative self-checks. For a full transcription of this episode, see here. Links Mentioned in Podcast: Safer Sex in COVID Times selfchec.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WELLcome Back!
February 06, 2021 01:11 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MBReflection, Revolution, Resolution. Join the Social Norms Think Tank as they unpack being single on Valentine's Day, taking care of your mental health during stressful political times, and New Year's Resolutions. To see a full transcription of this episode, see here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well, Thank You
November 27, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin the Social Norms Think Tank as they unpack gratitude, habit loops, and planning for family time during the holidays. For a full transcript, see this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spooky Season
October 30, 2020 21:07 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MBJoin the Social Norms Think Tank as they discuss Halloween during COVID-19, healthy relationships, and mindful midterms. To see a full transcription of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love N' Liquor
September 25, 2020 21:21 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome back to What the Well? in a new way: by students, for students. Join our Social Norms Think Tank as they discuss love, liquor, and what it's like to be a student during a pandemic. For a full transcript of the podcast, please click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Self Care Tips
November 13, 2019 13:33 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBJoin Mia Liadis (Health Educator) and your Peer Health Educators as they discuss self care tips for the semester. For a full transcript follow the link: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Know Your Boos_Booze
October 30, 2019 12:43 - 4 minutes - 7.69 MBJoin your Health Educator for Alcohol and Other Drugs Kendyll Graham, and Community Engagement Coordinator Keyuna Patterson as they discuss how to have fun during Halloween in a safe way. For a full transcript of the podcast please follow the link: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Octsober
October 03, 2019 12:26 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBHave you HERD.. October is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month. Join Kendyll Graham, Health Educator for Alcohol and Other Drugs and Peer Health Educator Stephen Grinnell as they debunk myths associated with alcohol usage with VCU students and discuss protective behaviors to use. For a full transcript please follow the link: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexy September
September 18, 2019 11:54 - 3 minutes - 7.34 MBThis week our Community Engagement Coordinator, Keyuna Patterson, will provide a quick guide to healthy sex. Please visit our condom concierge at https://thewell.vcu.edu/wellness/sexual-health/condom-ordering/ for free sexual health products. You can access a full transcript of Sexy September episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tips for a Successful Year
September 04, 2019 23:55 - 7 minutes - 14 MBWelcome back to the Fall semester of 2019 Rams. Our episode today is about having a successful and healthy fall semester. Here are ten quick & easy tips to help you this semester. Campus Resources: Wellness Resource Center - https://thewell.vcu.edu Counseling Services - https://counseling.vcu.edu Campus Learning Center - https://clc.vcu.edu You can access a full transcript of Tips for a Successful Year episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taking a Break!
May 21, 2019 19:34 - 3 minutes - 4.17 MBThe Wellness Resource Center staff wants to thank everyone for tuning into What The Well? this semester. We are taking a short hiatus from our weekly episodes to practice some self-care. We hope you do the same. Stay tuned for our summer and NSO themed episodes in June. You can always visit thewell.vcu.edu or follow our social media @thewellvcu for updates on our summer events and programs. Be Well! You can access a full transcript of the Taking a Break episode. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
To My Younger Self...
May 08, 2019 19:18 - 23 minutes - 26.3 MBJoin Trisha Saunders, Associate Director of The Well, graduating doctoral student Jessica Bourdon, PhD, and rising junior Randa Desouky, talk about lessons they have learned on their journey that they would share with their younger selves if they could. Read more about it in this month's edition of the Stall Seat Journal, "To My Younger Self..." You can access a full transcript of this Younger Self episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mindfulness
May 01, 2019 17:51 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBJoin Wellness Health Educator, Mia Liadis, and Peer Health Educators Laweezah and Elizabeth and they discuss ways to be mindful in daily life. This episode features a bonus meditation at the end led by VCU Adjunct Professor Brinson Leigh Kresge, courtesy of VCU's Artfulness Initiative (artfulness.vcu.edu). You can access a full transcript of this mindfulness episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rams in Recovery
April 24, 2019 12:11 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MBJoin our Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator, Tom Bannard, Americorps Denise Carl, and student Carter Bain as they talk about their experiences with recovery and allyship. You can access a full transcript of the Rams in Recovery episode here. You can visit The Well's website to learn more about Rams in Recovery and recovery resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cannabis
April 17, 2019 12:57 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBJoin The Wellness Resource Center's Alcohol and Other Drug Health Educator, Kat Corrin, as she explores risk factors and safety information about cannabis with Peer Health Educators Pilar and Sally. View a full transcript of the Cannabis Episode here. Visit The Wellness Resource Center website to learn more about cannabis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 10, 2019 18:05 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBIn honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, join The Wellness Resource Center's Violence Prevention Health Educator, Kaylin Tingle, and special guests, Tameika McCoy, Coordinator for Advocacy Services in University Counseling Services, Dr. Tammi Slovinsky, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students in Equity and Access Services, and Peer Health Educators Pilar and Ingrid, as they talk about issues like consent, resources, and helping a friend. #RamsAsk You can access a full transcrip...
What the Well: Alcohol (Alcohol Awareness Month)
April 03, 2019 14:36 - 19 minutes - 22.6 MBJoin your Health Educator for Alcohol and other Drugs, Kat Corrin as we kick off Alcohol Awareness Month.To view a full transcript follow the link here: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Social Norms
March 27, 2019 13:56 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBJoin the Associate Director of The Wellness Resource Center, Trisha Saunders, as she chats with members of the Social Norms Think Tank, The Well's creative team responsible for the Stall Seat Journal. The Think Tank has student members from different majors across VCU, who apply the concepts they learn in the classroom to multimedia health messaging. Learn the theory and research behind the messages and why our team members love the Stall Seat Journal so much they are willing to post it in 1...
Mental Health and Wellbeing
March 20, 2019 12:19 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBJoin Associate Director of The Well, Trisha Saunders, and special guests Dr. Christine Strasser from University Counseling Services, Dr. Amy Adkins, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and a researcher with the College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute (COBE) at VCU, senior student Malcolm Richardson, and junior student Emily Mustian, as they explore ways that students can check in on their mental health and wellbeing. Visit The Well's YouTube Channel to access The ...
What the Well (Podcast): Sleep Week
March 13, 2019 12:18 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBJoin your Health Educator, Mia Liadis and guest as she discusses sleep and how it can benefit you. To view a full transcript please click here: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the Well? Self Care
March 06, 2019 13:15 - 48 minutes - 56 MBJoin your Wellness Coordinator, Carrie Baines and your Peer Health Educators Hudson and Olivia as they discuss self care. To view a full transcript please click here: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the Well: Spring Break Safety
February 27, 2019 12:20 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBJoin your Wellness Coordinator, Carrie Baines and your Peer Health Educators Erica and Pilar as they discuss spring break safety tips. To view a full transcript please click here: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexual Health
February 20, 2019 14:50 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBJoin your Health Educator for Holistic Health, Mia Liadis and your Peer Health Educator Hudson Dizon as they discuss Sexual Health and safe practices. To view a full transcript please click here: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the Well (Podcast): Relationships...It's Complicated (Pt. 2)
February 14, 2019 13:06 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBTune into this weeks podcast titled "Relationships: It's Complicated" by Kaylin Tingle (Health Educator, Violence Prevention) and Tameika McCoy (Coordinator for Advocacy Support Services: UCS) to learn more about healthy and unhealthy relationships. To view the full transcript please follow the link: Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the Well (Podcast): Relationships...It's Complicated (Pt. 1)
February 13, 2019 00:50 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MBTune into this weeks podcast titled "Relationships: It's Complicated" by Kaylin Tingle (Health Educator, Violence Prevention) and Tameika McCoy (Coordinator for Advocacy Support Services: UCS) to learn more about healthy and unhealthy relationships. You can view a full transcript of our 2/12/19 podcast by clicking here: Podcast Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Intro to the Wellness Resource Center (The Well)
February 06, 2019 12:32 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBTune into our podcast to learn about The Wellness Resource Center (The Well): Who we are, what we do and upcoming programs for the spring 2019 semester. You can view a full transcript of our 2/6/2019 podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.