Join us as we speak with two Stetson University students about maintaining wellness and minimizing stress during demanding college semesters. Isaias Ocasio and Jaime Suarez provide thoughtful perspectives on the high-pressure realities facing many college students today. Drawing from their own experiences, they share personal strategies and insights on how they strive to find balance, handle anxiety, and practice self-care despite busy schedules and academics. Tune in as we explore real student experiences and healthy stress coping mechanisms that can help learners across campuses thrive in body, mind and spirit. 🎙️✨ @thewellteam on Instagram

Welcome to the Debut Episode of WELLTeam’s WaSSUP: Fall 23' Peer Leaders!In this episode, you will have the opportunity to meet our exceptional Peer Leaders, each bringing a unique perspective and passion to the WELLTeam community. Join us and be part of the WELLTeam experience as we embark on a season of growth, learning, and collaboration.🎙️✨ @thewellteam on Instagram

In this episode, we are joined by Stetson University Health Sciences professor Dr. Scott Powers. We discuss a variety of topics including recommended amounts and types of exercise for most adults, potential applications of a proposed "exercise pill", as well as the American College of Sports Medicine and its "Exercise is Medicine" campaign. Enjoy!Supplemental Info:New Yorker Article (mentioned in episode)Information on Polio:CDC Page on Polio Elimination in the U.S.Mayo Clinic - Polio Epidemic & Vaccine Timeline

In this episode, we are joined by the WELL Team's Sexual Health program lead, Madeline Strojie. We will be talking about sexual health, specifically related to STIs and STDs. We’ll aim to answer questions such as: How can I be safe from STIs/STDs when engaging in sexual activities? How can I approach conversations with my sexual partner about using protection or getting tested? What types of protection are there? What risks are there in having certain STIs and what treatment options are available?  Supplemental Resources:Stetson Health Services - among other services to students, they offer free confidential pregnancy testing, STD testing, and birth control counselingCAN Community Health - "The mission of CAN Community Health is to inspire and contribute to the health and well-being of those affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted diseases by providing the best care through outreach, integrated clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research."CDC Info Page - "Body Fluids That Transmit HIV"Stetson University Gender-based Misconduct, Sexual Assault, and Intimate Partner Violence Policy Web PDFPlanned Parenthood Info Page - (External) CondomPlanned Parenthood Info Page - Internal Condom

In this episode, we discuss how to create a culture of consent on college campuses and beyond, with conversations on being an active bystander, as well as other topics related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking prevention. This episode contains important information but includes topics that may be sensitive to some people. Listening at your own pace, taking breaks, or listening with a friend is encouraged. Below are some supplemental resources to what was discussed in the episode. Stetson Resources:Title IX - Home PageTerms and Definitions PageDefinitions & Basic Description of Title IX Processes PPT PDFStudent Counseling Services - Home PagePeer Advisory Council for Title IX (P.A.C.T.) - Home PageInstagramSupport Group for Survivors of Dating and Domestic Violence (P.A.C.T in collaboration with the Beacon Center and Deland Victim Advocates) - Starts Wednesday, March 16 and runs for 6 weeks; Wednesdays @4:30 PM Elizabeth 103Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) - InstagramLocal Resources:Beacon Center - Home PageHotline: 386-255-2102National Resources:RAINN - Home PageOne Love Foundation - Home Page

Relationships: friendships, family, significant others, life partners - they can be fantastic and fun, maybe stressful at times, maybe a good source of support at others, and usually take a lot of work. In this episode, join in on a conversation with Veronica Fuentes ( one of our great Program Leads from P.A.C.T) about healthy relationships. We mostly talk about this in the context of romantic relationships but topics covered (including boundary setting, respect, and communication) are important in every type of interpersonal relationship. Enjoy!Stetson Confidential Resources:  Counseling Services: counseling@stetson.edu | (386) 822-8900(offers couples & relationships counseling) Health Services: healthservices@stetson.edu | (386) 822-8150 Chaplains: RSL Office (386) 822-7403Sensei Morris: msullivan1@stetson.eduPastor Demetris: dpressley@stetson.edu Supplemental Resources:One Love's "10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship"One Love's "10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship"We, As Ourselves Resources Page - We, As Ourselves aims "to reshape the narrative around sexual violence and its impact on Black survivors."The Network/la Red 24-Hour Hotline Info Page - "provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBQ/T) folks, as well as folks in SM/kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner."National Domestic Violence Hotline Webpage - has safe browsing/fast exit featuresNDV Hotline "Create a Safety Plan" Webpage - has safe browsing/fast exit featuresVolusia Rape Crisis Center: (800) 503-7621National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): (800) 656-4673

In this episode of WaSSUP, we are joined by the WELL Team's Mental Health Program Lead, Ocean Crawley-Sweeney. What is social media? How is it helping us? How is it hindering us? Tune in for a great conversation on the pros and cons of social media and how you can set boundaries to get the most out of its use!Additional Resources:Stetson Student Counseling ServicesSome cool mental health apps! Insight Timer, Calm, Todoist, Moodfit(We are not affiliated with any of these apps and some may have in-app purchases, but they are linked here for you to check them out!)S3 Ep3: Mental Health - Body Image - in this previous episode with Dr. Lindner, she discusses social media in relation to Social Comparison Theory and Body Image

This episode covers a bunch of relevant information to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, answering such questions as "Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID (Omicron)?" "What does the vaccine do?" "Is Omicron really 'more transmissible' and 'less deadly'?" For answers to these questions and information on variants, viral fitness, preventative measures, and so much more, have a listen in! Our guest for this episode is Stetson University professor and virologist Dr. Kristine Dye.The best way to listen to this episode is from start to finish as many of the concepts and info discussed build off of each other as the conversation goes along. But if you want to listen to specific points again, these may be helpful.Timestamps:6:20 - Variants: General Info17:50 - Omicron: Detection21:45 - Omicron: Origins 32:39 - Omicron: "Less Deadly" -- breaking down misconceptions51:40 - Omicron: "More Transmissible" -- breaking down misconceptions57:55 - Vaccine Science: Quick Recap (See S2 Ep11 for more detailed info on this!)1:02:39 - Vaccine Efficacy and Boosters1:15:40 - Safety and Prevention StrategiesAdditional Resources:Safer Stetson Website - Hub for information on vaccines & boosters, masks/facial coverings, testing dates, and campus COVID policiesCDC COVID-19 Landing Page - With links to pages on quarantine/isolation, facial coverings, Omicron, and moreUnbiased Science Podcast - A great resource for evidence-based science communication surrounding COVID-19-related topics and much more! Hosted by a public health expert and data scientist as well as an immunologist and microbiologist. Highly Recommend!

In this episode we are joined once again by Dr. Danielle Lindner, Associate Professor of Psychology at Stetson University. This time, we are talking about self-compassion. What is self-compassion? How is it different from self-esteem or self-worth? What does it look like to cultivate a practice of self-compassion? Listen and find out the answers to these questions and more!Additional Resources:Official website for one of the leading researchers into self-compassion, Dr. Kristin Neff. Stetson Student Counseling Services - free confidential resource to currently enrolled Stetson studentsAnd some recommendations from Dr. Lindner!Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff (I know for certain that we have this one in our library)The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff & Christopher GermerFierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Their Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Kristin Neff (This book is geared toward women, but the kind of fierce self-compassion Kristin Neff writes about here is applicable to everyone)Many resources related to self-compassion can be found at self-compassion.org, including audio files of some excellent mindfulness resources. This is the link to the self-compassion break exercise I think I mentioned in the podcast: https://self-compassion.org/exercise-2-self-compassion-break/

This episode's guest is Dr. Danielle Lindner, Associate Professor of Psychology at Stetson University. Join us for a conversation on body image, body dysmorphia, and their impact on one's health. We discuss some support resources for people that may be struggling with body image and we also talk about Dr. Lindner's research on Objectification Theory and Social Comparison Theory related to body image and disordered eating. Additional Resources:Stetson Student Counseling Services - free confidential resource to currently enrolled Stetson studentsLink to book mentioned in the episode, Living with Your Body and Other Things You Hate by Emily Sandoz and Troy DuFrenePositive Body Image Workbook: A Clinical and Self-Improvement Guide by Nichole Wood-Barcalow, Tracy Tylka, and Casey JudgeThe Body Image Workbook: An Eight-Step Program for Learning to Like Your Looks by Thomas Cash

In the second episode of Season 3, we are joined by Stetson student and NSCA certified personal trainer, Kirk Mattern. We cover some interesting topics and Kirk provides some great resources for getting into an exercise or physical activity routine, or ways to make your current routine more fun and safe.Here are some additional resources based on what we discussed in the episode:Stetson Wellness and Recreation Resources: Intramural & Club Sports, Hollis Center Facilities, Fitness ResourcesSuggested YouTube Channels: Eugene Teo, Jeff Nippard, Squat University

In this episode we kick off Season 3 of WaSSUP with a conversation on some mental health topics! Listen in on this discussion about eating disorders, attending a foreign university, athletics, and more with Meggie Schneider, the Health Promotion Specialist Graduate Intern for Wellness and Recreation at Stetson. Enjoy!Here is some supplemental info based on our conversation:- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Info by Eating Disorder Page- NEDA: Stages of Recovery Page- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Eating Disorders Page- Stetson Student Counseling Services Webpage

Listen in on this conversation between Carmen Johnson, Esq. (Stetson's Executive Officer for Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion), Christie St. Vil (first-year student from Stetson's Black Student Association), and your host, Royce Newman as they discuss the health of black communities in the U.S. Topics include health perspectives and behaviors, health disparities, the impact of socioeconomic inequities, and the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on black communities in the U.S.Additional Info: Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Henrietta lacks - recent news: “Family of Henrietta Lacks Files Lawsuit over Use of Stolen Cells, Lambasts Racist Medical System” Infant mortality rates in the U.S. - CDC Data from 2018 and 2019 The U.S. government, housing developments, and socioeconomic impacts for black and minority communities – Two NPR programs (you can listen or read the transcripts)  “Historian Says Don't 'Sanitize' How Our Government Created Ghettos” “A ‘Forgotten History’ of How the U.S. Government Segregated America” Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Hospitalization, and Death Rates By Race/Ethnicity in the U.S.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Kristine Dye, an Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Biology at Stetson. We discuss the fields of virology and immunology, vaccine research and approval, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and vaccine hesitancy. This episode is packed with some really helpful and relevant information so we hope you enjoy!

In this episode we are joined by Rachel Barrios, president of Stetson's Organization for Native American Revitalization (SONAR). We discuss several topics related to health, healthcare, and Native American communities in the U.S. including food insecurity, health coverage, the IHS, and health disparities. There are also some other conversation topics relating to indigenous communities throughout the U.S. and Canada and some additional info and resources about those topics are provided below. Enjoy!NDN collective website and Instagram Illuminative website and Instagram Demographics from the National Congress of American Indians Food insecurity on Native American reservations: First Nations Development Institute Factsheet, Tribal Health Article: Restoring Food Sovereignty for Native American Communities How to include Indigenous Researchers and their knowledge – Nature article on diversity and representation of indigenous scientists in academia and research, as well as incorporating and respecting indigenous knowledge and sovereignty in natural sciences research Huffpost article on misappropriation and non-indigenous profit off sage/smudging and how to ethically buy sage from Native-vendors

Another great two-guest episode with Michael Nguyen and Claire Sigl from Stetson's Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC). The guest share personal insights into their community and information about the diversity among the Asian American population in the U.S. Conversation topics include health behaviors and disparities, COVID-19 and racially motivated hate crimes, the AAPI bill, and Stetson APAC.

Hey, folks! In this episode, we are joined by Stetson University's Associate Professor of World Languages & Cultures and Latin American & Latino Studies, Dr. Pamela Cappas-Toro. We cover a host of topics related to the diversity of the Latinx population in the U.S. and how various cultural and socioeconomic factors impact this population's access to and use of the healthcare system. For some additional information on some other topics mentioned in the episode, check out these links:Latino Health Behavior: An Exploratory Analysis of Health Risk and Health Protective Factors in a Community Sample - This study explores demographic and cultural variables that may affect health risk and health-protective factors for a community sample of Latino adults. It investigates variables such as fatalism, machismo, caballerismo, diet, anger and stress levels, health preventive behaviors, and medical complianceNote before reading: The following links cover heavy topicsThis Page from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has information on the Tuskeegee Syphilis Study, its timeline, how it changed research practices and conduct to ensure ethical standards were met in future health studies, and Frequently Asked Questions about the study.Nonconsensual hysterectomies in Native American women and other minority groups in the U.S.A 1970 Law Led to the Mass Sterilization of Native American Women. That History Still Matters - New York Times articleUnwanted Sterilization and Eugenics Programs in the U.S. - PBS articleNative Voices - National Institute of Health's National Library of Medicine

Hey, listeners! Tune in to this episode with guests Corinna Lunsford and Kiler Melvin as we talk about health in fraternity and sorority life. We discuss health knowledge and health behaviors of the Greek community, misconceptions about Greek Life, stigma, positive change, and differences between the health behaviors of fraternities and sororities. Enjoy!

In this episode we are joined by Stetson student athlete Maddy Jump to talk about the university athletics community, culture, and health perspectives. We discuss health knowledge and health behaviors, time management, misconceptions, and more! Listen in to see how the physical, social, and intellectual dimensions of wellness interact to impact how student athletes view health and work towards their performance goals.

In this episode, we are joined by Sara Smith (update Nov 2021: she is now Sara Paez!), the Director of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Prevention at Stetson University. We discuss health disparities in terms of access and quality through the lens of sex and gender. There's a lot of interesting information here and a lot to think about so we hope you enjoy it!Here is some supplementary information to topics discussed in the episode: Well Years - “...well-year which is defined as the equivalent of a completely well-year of life. The well-year is a comprehensive expression of benefits minus side effects that may be useful for individual patient decision-making.” Endometriosis Informational Resources – Endometriosis Association, Endometriosis Foundation of America, John Hopkins Medicine page on endometriosis Estrogen and Bone Health – The abstracts from these research studies provide a good summary of estrogen’s relationship to bone health: Estrogen and the Skeleton, Estrogen and Bone Metabolism Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resources (provided by Sara Smith) -  Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN): rainn.org has an online crisis chat as well as a ton of information on sexual violence. RAINN also has a hotline, 800-656-HOPE(4673) The National Domestic Violence Hotline: At thehotline.org there is an online help chat and information on domestic/dating violence. They also have a hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and you can text them for help by texting "START" to 88788 The Volusia Rape Crisis Center: Volusia County's local rape crisis center with amazing victim advocates. You can reach them at 800-503-7621 Stetson Peer Advisory Council for Title IX (PACT)  PACT Instagram: @stetsonpact Stetson Title IX Office