With our routines and activities disrupted by the pandemic, this conversation about creativity is particularly timely. Creativity can take many forms, and it's a powerful tool of self-exploration, expression, and healing from painful experiences. Drs. Stephani Jahn and Sara Nash share how they personally use creativity, and how students can develop their own creativity practices to support growth, self-acceptance, and having more fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 08, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Food is everywhere, and we all have to eat. Yet disordered eating, common on college campuses, can develop when something as fundamental as feeding ourselves becomes loaded with the need for control, self-judgments, morality, and punishment. In this episode, UF students discuss fat talk and diet culture and encourage anyone struggling to start the journey of recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 01, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Body image issues and eating disorders can cause a tremendous amount of suffering for college students. In this episode, Dr. Ana Cikara shares about counseling students with these challenges, some of her own experiences with eating and body image, and how she has personally worked to develop a healthier relationship with her body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 01, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Dr. Shu-Yi Wang came to the US from Taiwan as an international student. In this touching conversation, he shares intimately about his experiences transitioning to the US, and how these challenges shaped his relationships, self-esteem, and development as a person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Approximately 10% of college students report thinking of suicide at any given time. Dr. Meggen Sixbey has been working with people considering suicide for 20 years. She shares how she got into this work, how she counsels people who are thinking about suicide, and why reaching out to someone who won’t judge and will truly listen can be so helpful in coming through a suicidal crisis. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts below are some resources to help: UF Counseling &am...
Sep 08, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Ever wonder what is so hard about saying no? Boundaries are a critical part of healthy relationships, but most of us don't learn how to set and maintain them when we are growing up. As a result, we emerge into adulthood fearing the conflict or discomfort that can arise when we decline an invitation, end a conversation, or kick a nosy roommate out of our personal space. In this episode, licensed clinical social worker Judah Cordovano and I explore why boundaries matter, how to practice setting th...
Sep 03, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Just before Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the country, advanced doctoral psychology intern RaiNesha Miller sat down with me for a timely conversation about anger and mental health. In particular, she shares about learning to value her anger at the intersection of being black, female, and educated in systems that were not built with her mental health or well-being in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
CWC's Kate Wrench and I discuss our personal experiences with sexual assault and substance abuse in our teen and college years, and how we each got started on the process of healing and recovery. We discuss the complexities of consent, the ways trauma shaped our young adulthood and sexuality, and the benefits of getting help, matter how late or painful it may be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4
With so much stress and uncertainty in the world, we may need to become extra-intentional about how we take care of ourselves. JD Wright, a counseling psychology doctoral intern with training in trauma therapies such as EMDR, encourages us to develop inner resources to ground ourselves in these difficult times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Have you ever tuned in to the voice in your head, the one that's constantly commenting on how good or bad you are, how well or poorly you're doing? What do you hear? Is your inner voice kind, supportive, and friendly? Or is it cruel, critical, and judgmental? Many of us have come to think that the harsh inner critic is just who we are. Listen a little longer, and you might start to wonder, "Who does this voice remind me of? How did this voice get in here and gain so much power? Is this voice tru...
Jul 06, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Do you or people you love struggle with panic attacks? Licensed mental health counselor Olivia Pitkethly had her first panic attack 20 years ago and has been learning to cope with them ever since. We talk about the purpose of panic, how terrifying panic attacks can be, and about how Olivia developed skills to help her “ride the waves” and reduce the intensity and frequency of her panic attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 06, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode explores common misconceptions about motivation and goals. What is motivation? Why do we lose it, and how can we get it back? Licensed clinical social worker Judah Cordovano joins me for a conversation about falling down and failing, gaining insight, and gradually getting back on our feet again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
What is anxiety, really, and why are we all so anxious? Licensed clinical psychologist Felicia Brown explains the evolutionary purpose of anxiety, how it can help us, and how too much of a natural human tendency can wreak havoc on our mental and physical health. From test anxiety to the trauma response, Dr. Brown shares some simple and powerful practices to prevent anxiety from overwhelming us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 06, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We live in a competitive society that seeks to profit from our insecurities and imperfections. This means that when we inevitably struggle and feel bad, we often blame ourselves and think something is wrong with us. Yet we often have very good reasons for feeling bad or having a hard time. In this episode, clinical psychologist and abnormal psychology professor Ryan Barbeau and I discuss the power of validating difficult experiences and feelings. We discuss how human distress may be a healthy re...
Jul 06, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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