Wellbeing Wednesdays

Managing that pesky test anxiety

Well WVU — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Courtney sits down with Sara DiSimone from the Carruth Center to discuss strategies for managing test anxiety. Finals are coming up, so learning how to combat it now can only help! Resources mentioned in the podcast are listed below.

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/expert-answers/test-anxiety/faq-20058195

Brown University: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/support/counseling-and-psychological-services/managing-test-anxiety

WVU’s Center for Learning, Advising, and Student Success: https://advisingcenter.wvu.edu/

Carruth Center: https://carruth.wvu.edu/

Wishing you a safe and healthy Homecoming & Halloween weekend!

Well WVU — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:49:44 +0000

Courtney goes over some party smart tips to help all Mountaineers have a safe and healthy homecoming and Halloween weekend. For more information on WVU’s Medical Amnesty policy, visit: https://safety.wvu.edu/safety-on-campus/medical-amnesty. For more information on the Bacchus maneuver/recovery position, visit: https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/alcoholpoisoning_whattodo.html#bacchus. And for more information on the Hope Hill Sobering Center, visit: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/drugs-alcohol/hope-hill-sobering-center.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Well WVU — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:15:16 +0000

Courtney is joined by Maggie von Dolteren, Prevention Education Specialist with Title IX, to discuss the basics of domestic violence, the different events going on around campus and Morgantown in the month of October, and to dispel some common misconceptions that people have on the topic. For more information on the RDVIC events, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RDVIC.org

Campus Sexual Health Resources

Well WVU — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Courtney discusses the different sexual health resources available on campus for WVU students. This includes the services at WELLWVU, Student Health Services, the Mountaineer Pharmacy, the LGBTQ+ Center, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Mon County Health Department. She also provides some reliable online resources such as: Advocates for Youth, the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, Sex, Etc., and Scarletteen.

A Tour of the Mental Health Hub Website

Well WVU — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:04:27 +0000

Courtney goes over the many resources available to students that are aggregated onto the mentalhealth.wvu.edu website. This includes information on Carruth, TalkSpace, the Faculty/Staff Assistance Program, and more! For more information on the Carruth Center, visit: carruth.wvu.edu.

Welcome to WELLWVU!

Well WVU — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:51:23 +0000

Courtney welcomes you back for another great fall semester and updates you on what WELLWVU has going on for the fall. She provides an overview of the programs and services that students can use to help them make healthy and responsible choices. Check out their website here: well.wvu.edu.

Feeling sleepy?

Well WVU — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:28:11 +0000

Courtney discusses the importance of quality sleep and covers some different sleep disorders. If you’re interested in calculating your bedtime, visit: https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/bedtime-calculator/. If you’re interested in more sleep information from the CDC, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html

Gaslighting 101

Well WVU — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:43:39 +0000

Courtney reviews the characteristics you might see in someone who gaslights other people. Gaslighting is an abusive tactic to gain control over people through psychological manipulation. You can read more on gaslighting in Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis’ book, “Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People – and Break Free."

Journal Your Heart Out

Well WVU — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:16:40 +0000

Courtney is joined by Brianne Depcrymski from WVU’s Carruth Center to talk all about the benefits of journaling! That includes old-school written journals, but they also touch on bullet journaling and visual journaling, PLUS they talk about how journaling can help with your emotional health.

Let’s Meditate on This

Well WVU — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:16:36 +0000

Courtney goes over the basic types of meditation and also discusses some of the health benefits associated with the practice. For more information on meditation, visit: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#What-meditation-is-all-about

Time for Time Management

Well WVU — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:25:41 +0000

Courtney discusses tips and tricks to help students manage their time more effectively, including a description of the Priority Matrix. You can learn more about the priority matrix here: https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-master-your-priorities-with-the-urgent-important-matrix-a7904de55266

Bisexual Health Awareness Month

Well WVU — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:04:24 +0000

Courtney sits down with Brad Grimes from WVU’s LGBTQ+ Center to talk about bisexual health awareness month. They chat about different health disparities that members of the bisexual community face and how everyone can better support them! For more information on the LGBTQ+ Center, visit lgbtq.wvu.edu. You can also follow the Center on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on all of their programs!

Models for Human Sexual Response

Well WVU — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:39:04 +0000

Courtney is by herself this week, so she’s reviewing a few different models of human sexual response. For more information, you can visit: kinseyinstitute.org.

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Well WVU — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:43:57 +0000

Courtney chats with Sina King, Registered Dietitian at WVU’s Dining Services, about the causes and characteristics of different eating disorders. For more information on eating disorders, please visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/. To get in contact with Sina, please visit: https://diningservices.wvu.edu/allergy-and-dietary-resources/dietician-services.

Body Image and Social Media

Well WVU — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Brittany Brandt, the Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator with Campus Recreation, to discuss how body image can be impacted by social media. To learn more about the resources available to students, visit the following:

The Circles of Sexuality

Well WVU — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:51:38 +0000

Courtney goes over the framework created by Dr. Dennis Dailey: the Circles of Sexuality. The five circles are Sensuality, Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction, and Sexualization. For more information on the circles, visit: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/storage/advfy/documents/circles.pdf

Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know About Pubic Lice

Well WVU — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 03:19:30 +0000

Courtney details the signs, symptoms, and treatment of Pubic Lice, otherwise known as “crabs”. For more information on pubic lice, visit the CDC’s website here: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/pubic/index.html.

Technology-Enabled Abuse, Part 2

Well WVU — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:34:46 +0000

Courtney sits down with friend of the podcast, Sam Wilmouth, for part two of their to talk about technology-enabled abuse. Their discussion is broad and covers a wide range of issues and protective behaviors. Some of the resources Sam mentions are listed below!

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://cybercivilrights.org/

Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

WVU’s Title IX: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix

End Technology-Enabled Abuse Online: https://endtab.org/

Technology-Enabled Abuse, Part 1

Well WVU — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:57:45 +0000

Courtney sits down with friend of the podcast, Sam Wilmouth, to talk about technology-enabled abuse. Their discussion is broad and covers a wide range of issues and protective behaviors. Some of the resources Sam mentions are listed below!

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://cybercivilrights.org/

Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

WVU’s Title IX: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix

End Technology-Enabled Abuse Online: https://endtab.org/

Esports at WVU

Well WVU — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:47:25 +0000

Courtney sits down with Joshua Steger, the director for WVU’s new Esports program, to discuss all things related to Esports. Their chat covers the basics of Esports, some misconceptions some people may have, and what the plans are for this new program. Follow WVU Esports on Twitter @WVUEsports and check out their website at esports.wvu.edu.

HIV 101

Well WVU — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:14:50 +0000

In honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st), Courtney breaks down the basics of HIV, including transmission, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. For more information, you can visit: www.hiv.gov

Maintaining Fitness Through the Holidays

Well WVU — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:44:24 +0000

Courtney sits down with Brittany Brandt, the Coordinator for Fitness and Wellbeing at Campus Recreation, to talk about how to stay on track with your fitness routine over the holidays. Recommendations include checking out some free fitness apps, going out and experiencing winter activities like sledding or ice skating with your friends and family, and putting shame in your rearview window!

How to Ask for What You Want

Well WVU — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:28:21 +0000

Description: Courtney sits down with Olivia Dale Pape, the director of WVU’s Collegiate Recovery Program, to talk about different communication styles, and how we can all become better communicators. For more information on the Collegiate Recovery Program, visit their website: https://recovery.wvu.edu/

The Ins and Outs of Stigma

Well WVU — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:17:51 +0000

Courtney sits down with Frankie Tack, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Learning Sciences to discuss the topic of stigma as it relates to substance use and addiction. They chat about how stigma can create barriers for those seeking treatment, and how we can all work together to eliminate stigma.

Courses in relation to recovery:

COUN 293A Recovery Allyship and Advocacy (Spring 2022)
HON 293P Addiction Book Study (Spring 2022)

More resources here:

Healthy Relationships, Boundaries, and Consent

Well WVU — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:33:48 +0000

Courtney sits down with Akeya Carter-Bozman, a Prevention Specialist from the Office of Equity Assurance and Title IX, to discuss the characteristics of a healthy relationship, why establishing boundaries is so important in EVERY relationship, and why consent is as easy as ordering a cup of coffee!

For more information on the programs offered by Equity Assurance, visit: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix

The Coming Out Process

Well WVU — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:19:27 +0000

Courtney sits down with Brad Grimes, Program Coordinator with the WVU LGBTQ+ Center, to talk about the process of coming out. They chat about why it can be scary, fulfilling, and everything in between! For more information on the programs and services provided by the LGBTQ+ Center at WVU, visit their website, https://lgbtq.wvu.edu/, or follow them on social media! Twitter: @WVULGBTQ Instagram: @wvulgbtqcenter

Vital Absorbing Creative Interest

Well WVU — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:17:00 +0000

Courtney sits down with Andrew Caryl, the Program Coordinator with WVU’s Collegiate Recovery Program, to talk about the Vital Absorbing Creative Interest worksheet that is a part of SMART Recovery. The exercise can help those in recovery find new passions or rediscover old ones! Learn more about VACI here: https://www.smartrecovery.org/vaci-3/

For more information on the Collegiate Recovery Program, visit: https://recovery.wvu.edu/

A Deep Dive into the Carruth Center

Well WVU — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:57:35 +0000

Courtney sits down with Morgan Sharpless, Interim Assistant Director of the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services to talk about all of the different services that Carruth has to offer. They also discuss some of the misconceptions of the services and mental health resources outside of Carruth that are available to WVU students.

Carruth Center: 304-293-4431 (24/7); Website: https://carruth.wvu.edu
Talkspace: www.talkspace.com/wvu
Healthy Minds University: https://wvumedicine.org/rni/hmu/; Call – 304-598-4214 and ask for Healthy Minds University
Crisis Text line: Text WVU to 741741

All About Herpes

Well WVU — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:44:31 +0000

Courtney provides some helpful information on one of the more common STIs – Herpes! She talks transmission, treatment, symptoms, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm. And for useful tips on how to talk to your partner: http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/stds-testing-gyt/article/talk-to-your-partner

All Things Barrier Methods

Well WVU — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:16:24 +0000

Courtney provides useful information on different barrier methods to help keep students safe when engaging in sexual activity. She talks external condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, and more! To order free safer sex supplies from WELLWVU, please visit: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/sexual-health/condom-caravan

All About Syphilis

Well WVU — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:37:34 +0000

Courtney discusses all things syphilis – the stages, how it’s transmitted, symptoms, treatment, and prevention! For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis-detailed.htm

Back to (WVU) Life

Well WVU — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:13:54 +0000

Courtney provides some advice on adjusting to campus life as we all slowly return to normal. See below for links to resources:

Campus Resource Card: https://well.wvu.edu/files/d/45364468-3e29-416d-9903-2d9c2d9795b5/wellwvu-resources-card_2021_updated.pdf
Talkspace Information: https://carruth.wvu.edu/resources/talkspace
Faculty & Staff Assistance Program: https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/fsap/
BeWell: https://health.wvu.edu/bewell/
Mental Health Trainings: https://well.wvu.edu/programs/mental-health-training-resources

Managing Test Anxiety

Well WVU — Wed, 05 May 2021 04:34:52 +0000

Courtney discusses helpful strategies that students can use to manage test anxiety. The information she shares is available here: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/support/counseling-and-psychological-services/managing-test-anxiety

Student Development through On-Campus Employment

Well WVU — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:07:47 +0000

Courtney is joined by Corrine Pruett, the Coordinator for Member Services, Operations, and Student Development with Campus Recreation. Corrine describes the employment opportunities through Campus Rec and the development that their employees get to experience as part of their jobs. For available positions within Campus Rec, visit: https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/employment/campus-recreation

Finals Preparation

Well WVU — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:32:51 +0000

Courtney reviews tips and tricks for finals week preparation, but encourages students to reach out for help if they need it. Students can use the WVU Crisis Text Line by texting “WVU” to 741741, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or call the Trevor Project (TrevorLifeline) at 1-866-488-7386.

Academic Misconduct

Well WVU — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:30:43 +0000

Description: Courtney sits down with Dr. Azalea Hulbert, the Director for Academic Integrity here at WVU, to discuss academic misconduct. They chat about the different forms of misconduct, why students might choose to engage in the behavior, and what students can do to learn more about completing their academic work with integrity. For more information, visit: https://academicintegrity.wvu.edu/

A Conversation About Cannabis

Well WVU — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:44:25 +0000

Courtney is joined by Wes Thomas, also of WELLWVU, to talk about Cannabis! They talk Senate recommendations, trends in use for the past two decades, and the essential information that folks should know if they choose to use. For more information on WELLWVU’s annual 4/20 Information panel, send an email to: wellwvu@mail.wvu.edu

All About HPV

Well WVU — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:44:52 +0000

Courtney is all by her herself this week, so she takes the opportunity to discuss another STI in depth – HPV! She provides information on transmission, symptomology, and prevention! For all WVU students, remember that you can order safer sex supplies FOR FREE right here: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/sexual-health/condom-caravan

DIY Outdoors WV Website

Well WVU — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:10:45 +0000

Description: Courtney sits down with Brett Haggerty, Assistant Director with Adventure WV at the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) to talk about the Do It Yourself Outdoors website. The site is a partnership between Adventure WV and WVU Extension Services and has been live since 2005. The site can help locals and visitors alike plan some outdoor adventures here in the Mountain State. Check out the main site here: https://diyoutdoors.wvu.edu/ And check out the Morgantown community page here: https://diyoutdoors.wvu.edu/wv-communities/morgantown

Intramural Sports

Well WVU — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:20:31 +0000

Courtney sits down with Emily Murphy, the Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant with Campus Recreation, to talk all things intramural sports. They chat about the benefits of playing, what sports you can play, and how you can even get paid to work with them! For more information on intramurals, visit: https://wvugo.wvu.edu/ and https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/intramurals.

Music and Mental Health

Well WVU — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:32:58 +0000

Courtney is joined by Taylor Allen, an advanced practicum student at the Carruth Center, to chat about music’s impact on our mental health. They’ll talk about how listening to music is beneficial, the different effects produced by different genres, and even discuss why playing a musical instrument can be good for your wellbeing.

All About Birth Control

Well WVU — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:14:28 +0000

Courtney is all by her lonesome this week giving a quick rundown of the different methods of hormonal birth control. She talks about how they work, what the benefits are, and each option’s efficacy. A few of the resources mentioned include Student Health Services (304-285-7200), Women’s Resource Center (https://wrc.wvu.edu/), Planned Parenthood (https://www.plannedparenthood.org/), and WV Free (https://www.wvfree.org/). And learn more about the WRC menstrual cup project and register for the Period Panel on March 8th, 2021: https://wrc.wvu.edu/wrc-initiatives/freebie-products/menstrual-cups

What’s Up With Wellness at WVU?

Well WVU — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:29:18 +0000

Courtney sits down with Tara Hulsey, Vice President of Health Promotion and Wellness and Dean of the College of Nursing here at WVU. They talk about the recent employee wellbeing survey they conducted and where everyone can find out more about the health and wellbeing resources available to them on campus! For the WVU Wellbeing Model, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/. To access to the Health and Wellness Inventory, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/health-wellness-inventory/. And to learn more about the current call for proposals, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/requests-for-proposals/.

PTSE (Pandemic Trauma Stress Experience)

Well WVU — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:25:00 +0000

Courtney sits down with Heidi Muller, RHC extraordinaire, to talk about the pandemic trauma stress experience, and what we can do about it! They also chat about all the different ways that students can stay involved this winter. For weekly activities, check out the Refresh series: https://refresh.wvu.edu/

Being Financially Fit

Well WVU — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:19:36 +0000

This week Courtney is joined by Katelyn Kim (Student Service Manager at the Mountaineer Hub) and Ozioma Udah (Peer Educator with the Mountaineer Hub) to discuss how students can appropriately manage their finances while they are here at WVU. Below, find the resources that we mention in the episode!

FAFSA: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/applying-for-aid/fafsa
Scholarships: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/home/scholarships
Student Accounts: https://studentaccounts.wvu.edu/
Loans: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans; https://financialaid.wvu.edu/loans/private
Budgeting: https://financialwellness.wvu.edu/topics/budgeting
To make an appointment with a Peer Educator at the Hub: https://mountaineerhub.wvu.edu/

Surviving the Pandemic

Well WVU — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:00:17 +0000

Courtney is joined by Angela Delfine, a Residence Hall Coordinator at WVU, to talk about her personal journey navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear more about she learned to cope and how both she and Courtney have taken care of themselves during these trying times!

Staying Active in the Winter

Well WVU — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Nathan Harlan, Executive Director of the Office of Student Wellness, to talk about staying physically active during the winter months. He provides tips and tricks on layering and exercise and also busts a few common misconceptions. For more information on staying active in winter, visit Adventure WV’s website: https://adventurewv.wvu.edu/

Self-Care Amidst Social Upheaval

Well WVU — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:45:24 +0000

Join Courtney as she chats with Jessica Johnston-York of the Carruth Center to talk about how to take care of yourself during times of societal unrest. They’ll talk mindfulness, meditation, and provide some tips for critical media consumption. If you’re interested in making an appointment with the Carruth Center, please call them at 304-293-4431. For more information on their services, visit: https://carruth.wvu.edu/. For more information on the media bias chart discussed in the podcast, visit: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/static-mbc/.

Nothing to fear…

Well WVU — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:51:04 +0000

Courtney is joined by Casey Wright, a doctoral candidate in psychology, to talk about… fear (dun dun dun!). Casey explains why fear does not always have to be negative and discusses how we can work to reconceptualize it in our own lives.

Healthy Breakups

Well WVU — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Did you know that the holiday season is a prime time for relationships to end? Join Courtney as she provides some tips and tricks on surviving the end of a relationship. For more resources, visit: well.wvu.edu.

Feedback Loop

Well WVU — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Patricia Chan from Adventure WV to discuss the importance of feedback and why we’re all so darn scared of it. Come along for the ride as they discuss their personal experiences (both good and bad) with receiving feedback and hear some recommendations on how to deliver and receive it in a more useful way.

Body Image, the sequel

Well WVU — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:46:07 +0000

Courtney sits down with Taylor Allen, an advanced practicum student at the Carruth Center, to talk, once again, about body image. Taylor and Courtney chat about the different influences on body image, particularly for college students, but also discuss some strategies that students can use to help boost their own. Check out the “Embracing Your Body” workshop, led by Taylor, here: https://carruth.wvu.edu/services/group-counseling/current-groups.

All Things FAFSA

Well WVU — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:13:20 +0000

Courtney sits down with Jasmine Gonlin from the Mountaineer Hub (https://mountaineerhub.wvu.edu/) to talk about financial wellbeing, and most importantly – the FAFSA! They chat about why all students should fill it out, where they can complete it, and who they can ask for help if they aren’t sure of what to do. To fill out your FAFSA, visit: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Social Wellbeing

Well WVU — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Courtney sits down with Dr. Sarah Milam and Ife Sinclair from the Carruth Center to talk about social wellbeing, it’s importance for overall wellness, and how students can build it here on campus. Courtney also shares a brief message from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (www.dbsawv.org). If you are interested in attending the WVU community meetings, please email Sade Miller at sademiller2627@gmail.com.

Working on Your Fitness

Well WVU — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:15:15 +0000

Courtney sits down with Katie Eyler, a current WVU student who also works at Campus Recreation, to chat about staying active on campus. Katie tells us about the WVU Go app, which allows students to easily search for activities through Campus Recreation and Adventure WV, and talks a little bit about her own fitness journey. Check out the WVU Go app here: https://wvugo.wvu.edu/

All Things Club Sports

Well WVU — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Courtney sits down with Stephanie Calhoun, Coordinator for Competitive Sports at Campus Recreation, to talk about Club Sports and their role in helping students connect to the university. They cover a wide range of sports, how you can start playing with a team, and how those clubs are operating during the pandemic. For more information on club sports, visit: https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/club-sports

Building Community Wellbeing Wherever You May Be

Well WVU — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Dr. Tara Hulsey, Vice President of Health Promotion and Wellness and Dean of the College of Nursing to talk about wellbeing initiatives at the University Level. Dr. Hulsey also discusses a new project from the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness – Building Community Wellbeing Wherever You May Be – that students are encouraged to participate in! For more information, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/home/.

A Minute with the Mountaineer

Well WVU — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:42:35 +0000

Courtney is joined by the one and only Colson Glover, also known as the WVU Mountaineer! They chat about the process of becoming the Mountaineer, what it means to serve in the role, and Colson provides some great advice for his fellow students. To stay up-to-date on all the Mountaineer is up to, follow them on Twitter @WVUMascot.

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

Well WVU — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 03:22:26 +0000

Courtney is joined by Dr. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to chat about mindfulness – how you do it, the benefits, and how your brain operates when you practice it. To learn more, visit: https://www.mindfulstepswv.com/

Importance of Getting Involved on Campus

Well WVU — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Courtney sits down with Dr. Thanh Le, the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership to talk all things student involvement! We chat about why it’s important to get involved on campus, the many different leadership opportunities that are available to students, and describe what’s available at the student food pantry, otherwise known as the Rack! To learn more about the services from Student Engagement, visit their website: https://studentengagement.wvu.edu/

ADHD 101

Well WVU — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 01:15:52 +0000

Courtney is joined by Dr. Narayan Gold from WVU’s Carruth Center to give a quick overview of ADHD and the unique treatment that’s available for students through the Mindfit program. They also chat a bit about study strategies that are useful for every student! For more information on Mindfit, visit https://mindfit.wvu.edu/.

Love in the time of COVID-19

Well WVU — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined this week by Dr. Claire Barbetti of the Carruth Center to talk about relationships during a pandemic. They chat about some common issues that couples may face during this time, and also provide some quick tips to help your relation-“ship” sail smoothly. Don’t forget to check out Carruth’s healthy relationship programs at: https://carruth.wvu.edu/.

Not today, Homesickness

Well WVU — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Courtney is all by herself this week to talk a little bit about homesickness and what you can do to combat it when you’re at school. This academic year will look different, but there are plenty of ways that you can still connect to campus!

How Nature Can Enhance Wellbeing

Well WVU — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by new Adventure psychologist Sarah Milam and Outdoor Education Center facilitator Jake Burgess to talk about how nature can help enhance every dimension of wellbeing – physical, purpose, community, financial, social, and emotional. For more information on outdoor programs at WVU, visit https://adventurewv.wvu.eduand for more information on Collegiate Recovery, visit https://recovery.wvu.edu

COVID + Fraternities + Sororities

Well WVU — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:18:50 +0000

Courtney is joined this week by Matthew Richardson, director for the Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership to talk a little bit about Greek Life here at WVU and the importance of peer accountability and community responsibility in the age of COVID-19.

All Things Body Image

Well WVU — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:44:11 +0000

Courtney is joined by Olivia Pape from Collegiate Recovery for a second time to talk about something close to their hearts – body image! We break down the difference between the body positivity and the body neutrality movements and how body image is closely related to eating disorders. For recovery resources, please check out: https://recovery.wvu.edu/

Wellbeing in the Residence Halls

Well WVU — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:29:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Angela Delfine and Patrick O’Donnell from Housing and Residence Life to talk about the experience of living in the residence halls on campus. While things may change with the pandemic, living in the halls, close to the action, is still an advantage and can build community and help you make life-long friends!

The Joy of Reading

Well WVU — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined once again by Jessica Johnston-York from the Carruth Center to discuss one of their favorite activities – reading! Join us for a rambling adventure as we discuss different genres, the benefits of reading, and what we’ve currently got queued up in our own personal libraries!

What are the Social Determinants of Health?

Well WVU — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:32:45 +0000

This week, Courtney is joined by... no one! But no worries - she's taking the opportunity to explain what the social determinants of health are, and why are they are important when thinking about health as a holistic concept.

The Basics of Food Insecurity

Well WVU — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Cami Haught (again!), WVU’s Registered Dietitian, to talk about the issue of food insecurity. Defined as a household’s inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life, Courtney and Cami talk about the issue here in West Virginia and where folks can go to learn more about the problem. And for more information on The Rack here at WVU, visit: https://studentengagement.wvu.edu/the-rack-student-food-pantry.

Let’s talk anti-racist resources!

Well WVU — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 05:09:47 +0000

Courtney is joined by Aisury Vasquez, Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, where they share some resources for folks who are looking to examine their own thoughts and beliefs around racism. As mentioned in the podcast, here are the book titles and authors for reference: “How to be an AntiRacist” by Ibram X. Kendi; “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” by Ibram X. Kendi; “White Fragility: Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism” by Robin Diangelo; “Me and White Supremacy” by Layla F. Saad; “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander; “Eloquent Rage” by Brittney Cooper; “Bad Feminist” by Roxane Gay; “Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde, and “Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism” by bell hooks. (For reference, bell hooks doesn’t capitalize the letters in their name, so that is not a typo.)

All About Alcohol

Well WVU — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Wes Thomas and Marissa Bailey from WELLWVU to chat about alcohol. They review some safer drinking strategies that WVU students can use if they choose to drink alcohol. For more information, you can visit:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/restaurants-and-bars-decision-tree.pdf.

Campus Recreation and Retention

Well WVU — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Courtney sits down with Andrew Darling, director of Campus Recreation, and Sera Zegre, the Coordinator for Research for Campus Recreation, to discuss a new study just published that highlights the link between campus recreation facility use and student retention! It’s exciting stuff. To check out the study, you can visit WVU’s institutional repository: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/2086/. For the publishers’ version, see https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025120921347. Sera and Andy want to thank their coauthors, Rodney Hughes and Craig Decker.

Dismantling Diet Culture

Well WVU — Wed, 27 May 2020 14:37:58 +0000

Courtney is joined by Olivia Pape, the Director for the Collegiate Recovery Program. They talk about a passion for both of them – our society’s toxic diet culture! What is diet culture? How does it affect us? And what can we do to fight it? And a shameless plug – check out virtual Serenity Place: https://recovery.wvu.edu/event-calendar/weekly-activities

What is resilience?

Well WVU — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:04:05 +0000

Courtney is joined by Nathan Harlan, the Executive Director for the Office of Student Wellness, to chat about resilience – what it is, what it isn’t, and what folks can do to help build it!

What would YOU do?

Well WVU — Wed, 13 May 2020 03:21:34 +0000

Courtney is joined by Akeya Carter-Bozman, WVU’s Prevention Specialist for Title IX & Equity Assurance, to discuss Bystander Intervention. They chat about WVU’s bystander model and the bystander effect, and also talk about some of the barriers that folks may face when it comes to helping out their fellow Mountaineer.

Women’s Concerns & Art!

Well WVU — Wed, 06 May 2020 03:13:44 +0000

Courtney is joined by Heidi Muller, a Residence Hall Coordinator, artist, and a member of the Council for Women’s Concerns. Heidi tells us about the work done by the council and shares her experience as an artist!

OMG OEC

Well WVU — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:36:30 +0000

Courtney is joined by CJ Belknap from Adventure WV’s Outdoor Education Center. He explains the wellbeing benefits of challenge and facilitation and walks us through some of the activities that folks can expect from a visit to the OEC.

The Basics of Vaping

Well WVU — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Frankie Tack, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Coordinator of the Addiction Studies Minor in the Department of Counseling. Frankie shares some basics of vaping and talks about the health risks specifically for young people.

Let’s Go (if you want to)!

Well WVU — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:44:46 +0000

Courtney is joined by Sam from Title IX and Maggie from RDVIC to talk about the most important of subjects: CONSENT.

Sleepy Time

Well WVU — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:21:10 +0000

Courtney is joined by Brian Quigley from the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services to talk about everyone’s favorite thing – SLEEP!

What is Recovery?

Well WVU — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:25:23 +0000

Courtney sits down with Andrew Caryl from Collegiate Recovery where he details the programs and services available at Serenity Place. They also discuss the definition of recovery and talk a little bit about how everyone can support folks who are in recovery.

Self-Care in the time of Self-Quarantine

Well WVU — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Courtney is joined by Jessica Johnston-York from the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services to talk about what self-care might look like in the time of coronavirus and social isolation. For the most updated information about the Carruth Center’s current offerings, please visit: https://carruth.wvu.edu/covid-19

Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition

Well WVU — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:00:37 +0000

Courtney sits down with Cami Haught, the Registered Dietitian (RD) here on WVU’s campus. Cami provides some quick information about balanced eating on campus – where the best spots in the dining halls are, how to tell the difference between an RD and a nutritionist, and her favorite snack to make in the microwave.

A Crash Course in Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

Well WVU — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:58:05 +0000

Join Courtney as she flies solo and talks STIs – specifically chlamydia and gonorrhea. It’s a more technical dive as she reviews transmission, symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention.

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Belongingness – the ultimate need?

Well WVU — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Join Courtney as she chats with Marion Holmes, director of Adventure WV, about the nuts and bolts of the Adventure program, but how it fits into student wellbeing as a whole. We’ll also dive into the Netflix documentary series “Cheer” to discuss how the desire to belong can sometimes overwhelm all others, to the detriment of our overall wellbeing.

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A Sneak Peek to the Wellbeing Wednesdays Podcast

Well WVU — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:37:12 +0000

Improve your wellbeing with fun and insightful talk with WellWVU's Courtney Weaver! In this sneak peek to her new weekly podcast, you'll find out about WellWVU's mission of student wellness education at West Virginia University, and get to know more about the folks doing work on the ground at the university. Each week, Courtney will talk to guests and have some light-hearted fun looking at wellbeing in popular culture and health issues in and around campus.

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