CWC Talks is a podcast devoted to honest conversations about mental health and wellness in college and beyond. Episodes feature a variety of topics relevant to undergraduate and graduate students, from racism to managing panic attacks to developing resources for hard times.
Olivia and Chelsea chat with registered dietitian Susannah Folsom about how food can impact your mood and improving your gut and brain health! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode, Chelsea and Olivia sit down with Dr. Rosa West to talk about relationships at work, how to set boundaries and have difficult conversations with colleagues. Resources: Career Connections Center www.career.ufl.edu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Olivia talks with Debbie Hatfield and Michelle Alexander about childhood sexual abuse and how it can impact you as an adult and your future relationships. To get in touch with Debbie Hatfield: Debbie Hatfield, Counselor, Gainesville, FL, 32605 | Psychology Today Resources: Victim Services And Rape Crisis Center (alachuacounty.us) www.rainn.org www.1in6.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Olivia and Chelsea speak to Darcie Burde and Leah Shelley at UF's Rec Sports about the difference between exercise and physical movement and how engaging in activity impacts your overall mental health. For more info on programs that Rec Sports offers, visit www.recsports.ufl.edu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chelsea talks with UF grad students Jacqueline Aenlle, Jaime Harsell, Reba Liddy, and Murielle Gammons about some of the unique challenges of grad school - including balancing different roles, imposter syndrome, and creating community, while taking care of your mental health. They are also joined by Erin Rice, Assistant Director in the Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chelsea and Olivia speak to Katie Usrey, a CWC AWARE ambassador, about her experience as a first generation student, the challenges and the benefits and how she has navigated life at UF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chelsea and Olivia talk to author Taylor Williams about public speaking in its many forms, how our socialization has been impacted by the pandemic and how we can continue to "show up" for ourselves and eachother. To get in touch with Taylor, visit www.gutsandglorygnv.com For more on this topic, read "Beyond the Words: How to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking and Confidently Present Yourself to the World" by Taylor Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Counselors Olivia and John Pitkethly have a few laughs and discuss healthy ways to communicate in a relationship. To get in touch with John Pitkethly, visit www.elisabethansel.com It’s Not About the Nail: It's Not About The Nail - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode, Chelsea and Olivia talk to Dr. Stephani Jahn and AWARE ambassador Sage Schaefer about roommate relationships, managing expectations and having difficult conversations. Resources: Peer Mediators with Housing and Residence Life: Peer Mediators | residents.housing.ufl.edu Students Conduct & Conflict Resolution: SCCR | Dean of Students Office UF - Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution (ufl.edu) UF Off Campus Life Home - offcampus.ufl.edu Nonviolent Communication: A La...
In the second part of our ADHD series, Chelsea and Olivia again speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Joanna Roberts, and Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Saloni Taneja about different options for managing ADHD. Additude Magazine: www.additudemag.com How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, Chelsea and Olivia speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Joanna Roberts, and Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Saloni Taneja about many of the ways ADHD can manifest. This is part one of a two-part series, so stay tuned for more in Part 2! For more information about ADHD, check out ADDitude magazine: www.additudemag.com How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In this episode Chelsea talks with Roselind Brown from GatorWell about her favorite tips and advice for improving your sleep habits and time management. Learn more about GatorWell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CWC Talks kicks off our Fall 2021 season with a Relationships 101 series. We talk with local therapist Debbie Hatfield and CWC counselor Hailey Brown on the topic of emotional abuse and explore gaslighting, trust, and how emotional abuse can be just as traumatizing as any other kind of abuse. We answer a few listener questions and discuss how to recognize signs of emotional abuse and reach out for support. Notes: CWC Workshop: Building Relationship Intimacy & Dialogue Effectiveness (BRIDGE) ...
Where does shame come from, why does it exist, how does it affect us, and how does it differ from guilt? Olivia and Chelsea talk with mental health counseling interns Kate Wrench and Lorena Colina about their own experiences with shame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Chelsea talks with GatorWell Health Promotion Specialist Samantha Evans about the Dimension of Wellness, how GatorWell supports students, and "building your strengths". Visit gatorwell.ufsa.ufl.edu to learn more about GatorWell and the Dimensions of Wellness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Therapy can be more than just talking, it can be art! In this episode, Olivia Pitkethly talks to Deanna Barton, a board certified art therapist, who will discuss unique interventions she utilizes with college students. You can find out more about Deanna and art therapy at her websites - art therapy allumabewell.com , personal artwork - deannarkbarton.com IG: @allumabewell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In this episode Olivia talks with CWC clinicians about substance abuse and addiction in college and how to get help. CW This episode contains content that may be sensitive to those who have experienced trauma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perry Peace’s counseling website: Peace Counseling & Consulting, LLC, Perry Peace, PhD, LMHC (peacecounselingllc.com) Find a therapist or blogs about counseling and mental health: Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist What to expect from your first therapy session: What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session (verywellmind.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Savannah Tucker talks about recently losing her Dad to cancer. After a complicated relationship with her father, including his suicide attempt when she was 16, Savannah describes unexpected healing with her Dad as he reached the end of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is yoga and who is it for? Join Drs. Jen Stuart and Sara Nash as they discuss how yoga help you heal from overwhelming experiences, traumas, or just the stress of everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if you don’t have a job before you graduate? How do you ask awkward questions about salary, expectations, opportunities for promotion? What if you’re not feeling ready for full-time work (aka “adulting”), but don’t want to tell you parents you just need a break? Join us for common concerns about life after graduation, with guest host Chelsea Tobias and career counselor Alison Noonan from UF’s Career Connections Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Anxiety is one of the leading mental health issues on college campuses. Join us to learn some tangible, easily accessible, evidence-based ways you can work on reducing your anxiety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are you planning to do for the rest of your working life? No pressure--just one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Join us as we discuss the decisions, changes, and mental health challenges of figuring out the career that’s right for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Group therapy is a powerful opportunity to work on things most of us experience, like social anxiety, lack of self-confidence, public speaking, and wondering what other people are thinking. Join us to learn more about what to expect in group therapy, and why this resource might be great for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Olivia Pitkethly shares about why the holidays can be hard, especially if you’ve lost someone. She suggests ways to take care of yourself this holiday season, and shares creative ideas for remembering your loved ones, even if they can’t be physically with you. The 3 Cs of Holiday Grief Creative Ways to Honor Your Loved One During the Holiday Season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dr. Peggy Rios first heard about a meditation as a college student and quickly dismissed it as not for her. At 28, she rediscovered meditation and began a journey she’s been on for decades—one that has taught her much about paying attention and what really matters. In this episode we talk about therapy, paying attention, and how spirituality, broadly defined, can help us all navigate these difficult times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Emotions live in the body, yet many of us spent most of our time in our heads. While the mind is a powerful tool, healing anxiety, trauma, and toxic perfectionism requires an ability to feel our emotions and reconnect with our bodies. In this episode, UF alum, counselor, and group fitness instructor Melanie Mason shares how she is learning to be in her body, challenge harsh and unrealistic expectations for herself, and help others do the same. The Liturgists Podcast, Embodiment – released March ...
We are living in unprecedented times, with high levels of uncertainty impacting our mental health. We invited Dr. Jillian Vella and UF CWC AWARE Ambassador Emily Oliva for a candid discussion about self-care and mental health in a culture that often promotes superficial and quick fixes. Join us as we discuss living with uncertainty and how to genuinely care for yourself amid many unknowns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
What makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy? Is conflict good or bad? What is couple’s counseling? How can people repair connection after an argument? Today we explore these questions and more with Dr. Lisa Buning. For show notes and references visit counseling.ufl.edu/cwctalks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Phillip Daniels is no stranger to death and he wants us all to stop avoiding hard conversations about it. Dr. Daniels believes that planning for our deaths, no matter how young or invincible we may feel, or how terrified we are at the prospect, is ultimately an empowering act. In this conversation, Dr. Daniels approaches the topic of planning for our deaths with depth and humor and explains how to communicate our final wishes to our loved ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
