WHAT THE WELL?

We Wish You WELL

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:34:22 GMT

Join 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.

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No Showers, Just Flowers

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:14:41 GMT

Join 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.

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Spring Into Wellness

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:32:38 GMT

Join 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.

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Share the Love February

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:07:35 GMT

Join 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

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WELLcome Back!

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:11:03 GMT

Reflection, 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.

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Well, Thank You

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:00:55 GMT

Join 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.

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Spooky Season

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:07:22 GMT

Join 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.

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Love N' Liquor

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:21:09 GMT

Welcome 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.

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Self Care Tips

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:33:51 GMT

Join 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

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Know Your Boos_Booze

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:43:43 GMT

Join 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

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Octsober

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:26:59 GMT

Have 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

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Sexy September

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:54:28 GMT

This 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.

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Tips for a Successful Year

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 23:55:53 GMT

Welcome 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.

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Taking a Break!

Tue, 21 May 2019 19:34:51 GMT

The 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.

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To My Younger Self...

Wed, 08 May 2019 19:18:09 GMT

Join 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.

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Mindfulness

Wed, 01 May 2019 17:51:08 GMT

Join 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.

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Rams in Recovery

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:11:49 GMT

Join 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.

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Cannabis

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:57:11 GMT

Join 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.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:05:29 GMT

In 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 transcript of this episode.

Additional Resources

Email myoptions@vcu.edu to contact a confidential advocate through Advocacy Services in University Counseling Services
VCU Title IX
The Wellness Resource Center Violence Prevention Education
VCU Police Department

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What the Well: Alcohol (Alcohol Awareness Month)

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:36:22 GMT

Join 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

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Social Norms

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:56:59 GMT

Join 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 1400 bathroom stalls around both campuses each month.

View a full transcript of the Social Norms episode.

Special Thanks to all of the members of the Social Norms Think Tank, including those not featured on this podcast:

Victor Bernal, Student Media Specialist

Randa Desouky, Student Media Specialist

Alex Emerson, Student Media Specialist

Emily Mustian, Student Media Specialist

Leighanne Perry, Student Project Manager

Malik Radfod, Student Media Specialist

Malcolm Richardson, Student Media Specialist

Betz Slaymaker, Student Media Specialist

Emily Tompkins, Graphic Designer

Rym Yousfi, Student Media Specialist

Visit the National Social Norms Center to learn more about using a social norms approach!

Visit The Well's Website Home Page to view our Calendar of Events and stay updated on all the upcoming events.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:19:55 GMT

Join 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 Well's Self-Care Song featured in this episode.

Complete transcript of this Mental Health and Wellbeing episode

Resources mentioned in this episode:

JED at VCU

University Counseling Services

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What the Well (Podcast): Sleep Week

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:18:08 GMT

Join 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

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What the Well? Self Care

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 13:15:44 GMT

Join 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

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What the Well: Spring Break Safety

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:20:38 GMT

Join 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

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Sexual Health

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:50:06 GMT

Join your Health Educator for Holistic Health, Mia Liadis and your Peer Health Educator Hudson Dizon as they discuss Sexual Health and safe practices.

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What the Well (Podcast): Relationships...It's Complicated (Pt. 2)

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:06:43 GMT

Tune 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

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What the Well (Podcast): Relationships...It's Complicated (Pt. 1)

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:50:00 GMT

You can view a full transcript of our 2/12/19 podcast by clicking here: Podcast Transcript

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Intro to the Wellness Resource Center (The Well)

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:32:53 GMT

Tune 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.

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