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Let's Talk the Great American Smokeout!

Live Well, Be Well - November 13, 2020 18:06 - 8 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we’ll be discussing the Great American Smokeout Event and information on vaping and E-cigarette usage. For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/152m7-Ngk-srWyk-_eLjlunDWOLqFfhHW7hYYqmd4LZA/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast....

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Ep. 11 Body Image

Well Dukes - November 11, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Hey there Dukes! Join Jordan McCann (Interim Associate Director of the Well), Veronica Jones (Interim Director of the Well, Health Promotion, and Well-Being), and Sydney Harrell (Well Peers) as they discuss body image and how it affects all of us. They have some really great advice for everyone ...

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Getting Grounded in Gratitude

Live Well, Be Well - November 06, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we honor National Gratitude Month by getting grounded in gratitude with a special meditation led by our very own Health Educator Christopher Spurling. For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gwOQHQSJA7Tym3kP6cfL8t09CAKhh0...

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Ep. 10 Coping with Stress

Well Dukes - November 04, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Join Mikayla Comer (Health Promotion Coordinator, the Well), Brooke Anderson (Well Peers,  JMU '21), MaryGrace Johnson (Graduate Assistant, Union Programming), and Elise Candelario (JMU University Program Board) as they discuss how stress can affect the body! It's the perfect time in the semeste...

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Let's Talk Healthy Relationships

Live Well, Be Well - October 30, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, our Well-Being Peer Educators discuss healthy relationships with partners, family, and friends, and how to build them through communication, boundaries, and self-love. For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y0VuLy0INTKEk...

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Ep. 9 Alcohol: Tolerance and Blackouts

Well Dukes - October 28, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Join The Well's AOD Team as they talk all things alcohol tolerance and blackout related. Ty Greenough (JMU '18) is the Graduate Assistant for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention and he's having a discussion with two returning guests - Mindy Koon and Paige Hawkins. Mindy is the Assistant Dire...

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Let's Talk Zoom Burnout

Live Well, Be Well - October 23, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes
From academics to socializing, Zoom has become a part of our daily life. While it has been an amazing platform to stay connected and continue working and learning during these unprecedented times, it does come with a downside: Zoom Burnout. Tune into our latest episode of Live Well, Be Well wher...

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Ep. 8 Green Dot & Bystander Intervention

Well Dukes - October 21, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Want to know how you can be an effective bystander and help others?  In this episode, Jordan has a conversation with Lorie Miller (former Senior Assistant Director for Reservations and Events at UREC) and Aaliyah McLean (JMU '20 & Racial Equity Coordinator) about their experiences with Green Dot...

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Let's Talk Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week!

Live Well, Be Well - October 16, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we introduce our newest member of Health Promotion Services, Christine Glissmann, who specializes in alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD). She leads a discussion on alcohol and drugs, including her approach to ATOD health education. She also provides inf...

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Ep. 7 Pornography and College Sex

Well Dukes - October 14, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Porn. We know it's out there and we're talking about it. In this episode, Jordan has a conversation with Dr. Matt Ezzell, Associate Professor of Sociology at JMU, and two recent alum, Salma Basnet (JMU '20)  and Farah Schneider (JMU '20). Dr. Ezzell shares his research on pornography consumption...

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Ep. 6 Coming Out

Well Dukes - October 07, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
SOGIE is back for another episode! Join Vic, the SOGIE Educational Coordinator and volunteers Lynn, Fadia, and TJ as they discuss the myths and misconceptions about “Coming Out”. You'll hear their tips and tricks on how to receive someone coming out, navigating coming out in different spaces, an...

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Ep. 6 Coming Out

Well Dukes - October 07, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
SOGIE is back for another episode! Join Vic, the SOGIE Educational Coordinator and volunteers Lynn, Fadia, and TJ as they discuss the myths and misconceptions about “Coming Out”. You'll hear their tips and tricks on how to receive someone coming out, navigating coming out in different spaces, an...

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Ep. 5 Identities 101: The ABC's of LGBTQ+

Well Dukes - September 30, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Have you been curious about the ABCs of LGBT? This episode of Well Dukes is hosted by the staff of SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, & Expression) Programming. Listen in as they go over the basics of queer identities. Jennifer Iwerks (Assistant Director), Cassidy Mechalske (Graduate As...

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Ep. 4 Sexual Citizenship

Well Dukes - September 23, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Join Jordan McCann (Interim Associate Director of the Well) and Jackie Hieber (Staff Clinician at the JMU Counseling Center and former Assistant Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy in the Well) as they discuss the concept of sexual citizenship. What is it? How does it relate to y...

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Ep. 3 STIs and Safer Sex Supplies

Well Dukes - September 16, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Let's talk about sex, baby! This episode is a little longer but our guests love talking about sex. In fact, it's their job! Join Jordan McCann (our interim Associate Director for Health Promotion and Well-Being), Mikayla Comer (our Health Promotion Coordinator), and Andrew O'Brien (our Well Peer...

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Moments of Self-Reflection

Live Well, Be Well - September 11, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we honor National Suicide Prevention Week with an episode dedicated to self-reflection about our purpose and meaning in life, that which brings us joy, and the special qualities and traits we each bring to this world. For full transcript, follow this link: ...

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Ep. 2 Self-Care and Self-Medication

Well Dukes - September 09, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Mindy Koon, The Well's Assistant Director for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention chats with Paige Hawkins who facilitates the Reflections Program in The Well and Dr. Magali Laitem from the University Counseling Center. They discuss what self-medication is and how it can impact one’s life, a...

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A Parent & Family Special!

Live Well, Be Well - September 04, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes
On this SPECIAL episode of Live Well Be Well, we've invited Dan Perez from Parent & Family Programs to discuss some of the challenges families and students may face in this unprecedented time of remote working and learning. Dan offers up some important tips and strategies to help families and st...

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Ep. 1 Campus & COVID w/ Dr. Guertler

Well Dukes - September 02, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Here it is! Our very first episode! We recorded this episode right before classes started while we were still waiting with cautious optimism for the start of the semester. While we have removed some pieces that are sensitive to the Sept. 1st announcement, we wanted to keep this episode as we ac...

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Campus & COVID w/ Dr. Guertler

Well Dukes - September 02, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Here it is! Our very first episode! We recorded this episode right before classes started while we were still waiting with cautious optimism for the start of the semester. While we have removed some pieces that are sensitive to the Sept. 1st announcement, we wanted to keep this episode as we ac...

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Let's Talk Failures

Live Well, Be Well - August 28, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, I’ll be discussing how failures and setbacks are actually necessary stepping stones to our successes! For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wYMaLb95eo2zvG4fb3Db8pN28bfOazLolFDwNnbDGLw/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast...

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Let's Talk Sleep Strategy for Racing Minds

Live Well, Be Well - August 21, 2020 17:00 - 4 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, I’ll be discussing a simple mental exercise for those nights when your mind is racing, preventing you from getting a good and restful night of sleep.  For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xze4zdr6YcvVLht_DxdPfplsqUVAXrK...

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Well Dukes Trailer

Well Dukes - August 18, 2020 17:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Please find the transcript for this episode by following this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1glIhgwufqSMDu72PcvbefCs3Cz5V9fnt3XKyCw4DVyA/edit?usp=sharing Welcome to the Well Dukes podcast!  JMU's Office of Health Promotion and Well-Being or, The Well, is excited to be creating this ...

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Let's Talk Time Management

Live Well, Be Well - August 14, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we’ll be discussing simple yet effective strategies for time management that will not only maximize your productivity, but also help you make time for your health and well-being needs! For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document...

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Frisky, Not Risky: Safer Sex & COVID-19

Live Well, Be Well - August 07, 2020 17:00 - 3 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we’ll be discussing seven tips and strategies to reduce your risk of COVID-19 and other undesirable consequences of hooking up (aka - having sex)! For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C4ANep3pWjbLKvY5pRTf_HzgFlM5X2uVS0x...

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A Summer Bridge Special!

Live Well, Be Well - July 31, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes
On this special episode Live Well Be Well, we’re looking at you -- students of Summer Bridge -- to share advice and recommendations for helping you make the most of this amazing program that you’re a part of! The staff of Summer Bridge will be sharing their own personal experiences being a part ...

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The Power of "I GET to..." versus "I have to..."

Live Well, Be Well - July 24, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes
On this episode of Live Well, Be Well, I’ll be discussing a simple yet effective shift in the way we frame our daily tasks and responsibilities from "I HAVE to do..." to "I GET TO!" This subtle change in the way we speak to ourselves can make all the difference for our mental and emotional well-...

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Holistic Self-Care: Summer Edition!

Live Well, Be Well - July 17, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we’ll be discussing a topic that we’ve discussed in the past but we’re going to be putting a bit of summer twist on it, and that topic is Holistic Self-Care: Summer Edition! Be sure to continue your holistic self-care journey by checking out our Summer Self-...

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Let's Talk 4-7-8 Breathing

Live Well, Be Well - July 10, 2020 17:07 - 7 minutes
On this episode of Live Well, Be Well, we discuss a simple, quick yet effective technique in managing your stress and finding relaxation, and that's the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique! For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ATiN-fSPTkFBSK7bpt4aiGH1_xcjjGU4JPDsEOc...

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Resilience in the Making: Season Finale

Live Well, Be Well - June 04, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes
On this episode of Live Well Be Well, we'll be discussing the various ways in which you can strengthen and reinforce your resilience in light of the challenges and hardships we're collectively facing. For full transcript, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1br2ZRWcnxciKjDv7Tr...

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