That's a wrap, Dukes! We have decided to no longer continue on with producing new episodes of the Well Dukes podcast, but all of your favorites will continue to be available! Thank you to all of the guests and listeners over the last 3 academic years. We hope that you found some of our episodes thought provoking, informative, and validating. You can also always find more by reaching out to one of the JMU Health and Wellness Promotion staff; we'd love to help! As always, Be Well Dukes!...
May 12, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Thinking about changing the way you eat? Ever considered a popular diet? Join Lauren as she talks to Heather Harris, a Registered Dietitian at the JMU Health Center, about the dangers of fad diets and the weight centric approach to health. Resources: Learn more about the best diets of 2023 here . Learn about JMU's HOPE Team here . Read more about the consequences of a weight centric approach here . Access information about JMU's food pantry locations here ....
May 03, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Curious about edibles? We've got you covered! Join Lauren as she talks with UREC's Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, Sonia Doulamis, about the five things you need to know about edibles. Resources: Learn more about UREC's Wellness Coaching here . Learn more about UREC's Substance Misuse Prevention programming and resources here . Learn more about the JMU's Counseling Center here ....
Apr 19, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 14
There's more to men's health than you think! Join Lauren as she talks to JMU University Health Center employees, Jessica Sampson, PA and Adam Schmid, BSN, about important aspects of men's health. Resources: Learn more about the CERTS model here . Learn more about the STARS model here . Access information about JMU's Safer Sex Station and resources here . Contact and learn more about JMU's Health Center here ....
Apr 05, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Get outside and RELAX! Join Lauren and special guest, Candace Brendler, UREC's Graduate Assistant for Adventure and TEAM Programs, as they talk about the benefit that nature has on your health and wellbeing. Resources: Learn about UREC's Adventure Programs and Rental Equipment here . Learn more about George Washington National Forest here . Learn more about Shenandoah National Park here . Learn more about local Harrisonburg Parks here . Access information about JMU's Arboretum here ....
Mar 22, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX! Join Lauren as she talks to two members of JMU’s Title IX Staff, Laura Sider Jost and Cole Seward, about the importance of Title IX and its impact on college campuses. Resources: Learn more about and contact JMU’s Title IX Office here.
Mar 08, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Feeling like taking a break from social media? Then we have the podcast for you! Join your host, Lauren as she talks with Daniel George, a postdoctoral staff psychologist at JMU’s Counseling Center, about the 5 things you need to know about social media usage. Resources: Learn more about JMU's Counseling Center and its services here. Access the passport event resource sheet here. Learn more about the Humane Technology movement here....
Feb 22, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Wanting to learn more about sexuality? We made it easy for you! Join Lauren with special guest, Jordan McCann, UREC's Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health, as they discuss the 5 Circles of Sexuality. Resources: Learn more about and sign up for Sexual Health Coaching here . Learn more about the Safer Sex Stations on campus here. Learn more about and contact SOGIE here. Learn more about and sign up for STI Testing here....
Feb 08, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
New Year new you? Join Lauren for the first podcast of 2023 as she talks to JMU UREC Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Social Media, Michael Johnson, about the importance of setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals. Resources: Follow us on social media @jmuurec!
Jan 25, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Ever wondered about athletic training at UREC? Join Lauren as she talks to JMU UREC Athletic Trainers, Tom Pomerleau and Stacy Rider, about this unique service offered at UREC as well as some tips and tricks about how to treat and prevent injuries. Resources: Learn more about Athletic Training at UREC here. Register for Athletic Training at UREC here....
Nov 30, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Get'cha head in the game! Daniel Chandler, UREC's Coordinator of Intramural Sports and Youth Programs, and Zach Minor, a UREC Intramural Sports Official, join Lauren to talk about the five things you need to know about team sport participation. Resources: Click here to access URECRegister. Click here to access the UREC Staff Directory. Follow JMU UREC on social media! Click here to view the full transcript of this episode....
Nov 09, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Curious about sobriety? Join Lauren as she talks to JMU '24 Men's Soccer player, Demitri Turner, about situational sobriety, why people choose it, common misconceptions, advice for those thinking about it and the resources that JMU offers to support students. Resources: Sign up for Substance Misuse Coaching here . Learn more about the Health and Wellness Promotion programs UREC offers here . Click here to view the full transcript of this episode....
Oct 26, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Money problems got you down? Have no fear, Brad Barnett is here! Join us on this weeks episode of the podcast as Lauren talks with James Madison University's Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Brad Barnett, to discuss establishing good financial habits. Resources: To sign up for Every Dollar click here. To sign up for You Need a Budget click here. To learn about The Millionaire Next Door book click here. Click here to view the full transcript of this episode....
Oct 12, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Are you curious about meditation and if it actually benefits your mind and body? Join Lauren along with special guest, Dancer Heebner, as they talk about the five things you need to know about meditation. Be sure to stick around for a short, relaxing breathing technique at #4! Resources: Sign up for Dancer's Guided Meditation class here. Contact Dancer heebnesp@dukes.jmu.edu . Jonny Morris, JMU student and Inner Healing and Personal Growth Coach https://www.instagram.com/yourpath_yourway/ . Insi...
Sep 28, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Katy MacDonald, a Nurse Practitioner at the University Health Center’s GYN Clinic, joins Lauren to talk about the five things you need to know about birth control, including a brief history, options for birth control and their effectiveness, and what happens when it doesn’t work. *We would like to acknowledge that while the terms “woman” and “female” are used often in this episode, this information is still applicable to anyone who menstruates or can become pregnant. Resources: To contact JMU’s ...
Sep 14, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We're back for Season 3! Ever wonder when the best time to work out is or what student employment opportunities exist at UREC? Join your new host, Lauren Shutt as she chats with Erin Davis, a current Operations Supervisor at UREC, about the 5 Things You Need to Know about UREC. Resources: UREC Student Employment Opportunities Follow us on social media @jmuurec! Click here to view the full transcript of this episode....
Aug 31, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 1
You asked, we answered! Join MaryGrace and Jordan for the last episode of season 2 where we answer your questions about BMI, burnout and dating! Resources For more information on BMI --> click here! For more on Body Image check out Season 1, episode 11 For more on Burnout check out Season 1, episode 30 For more on relationships check out Season 1, episode 19 and Season 2, episode 10...
May 04, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 17
4/20 has been the holiday for cannabis consumption for years, but do you know why? Join MaryGrace and Paige Hawkins (Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist) to dive into your intentionality behind regular use of cannabis and how it plays a role in your identity and friendships. This thought process will help you determine when you might need a tolerance break and what safe consumption looks like for you! Resources Wellness Coaching --> Click here! Tolerance Break Guide --> Click here! Foll...
Apr 20, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 16
What did the grape say when it was crushed? Nothing it just let out a little wine! Join MaryGrace and Sonia Doulamis, Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, as they touch on the intricacies of alcohol consumption while testing your knowledge of common drinking myths like 'breaking the seal' and just how hydrating seltzers can be... plus some tips and tricks to help you get home safely! Resources Safe Rides --> Click Here! UREC Wellness Coaching Services --> Click here! Follow ...
Apr 07, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In the words of Hannah Montana... "You'd be the right guy, and I'd be the best friend that you'd fall in love with in the end." Have you ever felt like your life is a movie? Where the music swells and the love of your life rides in on a horse to win you back and you get the Happily Ever After ending we've only seen in classic Disney movies!? Yeah... neither have we. Join the Health Promotion team as they discusses the portrayal of sex and relationships in the media. MaryGrace is joined by Jordan...
Mar 30, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The Well Dukes Podcast won an award! We were the recipient of the 2022 Group Compass Award in the Visionary category. This award is for innovation in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion. Thank you to everyone that has been a guest and to our listeners for the support needed to make this podcast continue.
Mar 25, 2022•44 sec
MaryGrace is joined by Lindsay Wigderson, Assistant Director for Aquatics and Safety, as they chat about all things spring break! As this will be the first "normal" spring break since the pandemic started, they will talk through the best ways to "Seas" your Spring Break whether you're traveling, going back to your hometown or enjoying a staycation in Harrisonburg. Enjoy your break, you deserve it! Resources The Healthy Minds Study --> click here! Spring Breakers & Covid --> click here!...
Mar 09, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns. MaryGrace is joined by Meaghan Travis (she/her), a group exercise instructor at UREC. Meaghan shares disordered behaviors often seen in gym culture and within the fitness community that lead to eating disorders and negative body image. They also discuss the perils of body and muscle dysmorphia. Resources Group Exercise classes --> click here! Fitness and Personal Training -->...
Feb 25, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 12
*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns. MaryGrace is joined by Thomas O. (he/they) and Charlotte (she/her), two SOGIE peer educators. They share their own personal experiences, observations and opinions on the societal and external factors that impact body image. They also discuss the connection between gender expression and the ideal body norms that are unrealistic for so many people in the LGBTQ+ community. Resources S...
Feb 23, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Tune in as MaryGrace and Jordan McCann (Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health) give some pro-tips to heartbreak in your 20s. College can be a fun time to date, but when you catch the feels... it can be hard to bounce back! Learn from the mistakes we made and how you can practice some healthy coping mechanisms if you find yourself with a broken heart. In the wise words of Taylor Swift, "Don't blame me, love made me crazy". Resources Want to get busy with some exercise? Check out U...
Feb 09, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Tim Howley joins the podcast to discuss the solution to your New Year's Resolution, the Mentorship through Exercise program! Tune in to hear how to find an effective stress outlet through regular physical activity while networking with the faculty and staff members of JMU. Mentorship has been shown to effectively connect students to faculty on their campus brings in a way that has the potential to increase the students’ sense of belonging to the campus community. Rebecca Lebedun also joins us to...
Jan 26, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Everyone needs a Finals Survival Guide! Have you made yours yet? Pick up some pro-tips from Luke Waits, a UREC Wellness Instructor and Resident Assistant, and Sonia Doulamis, Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention. Start building healthy study habits through setting boundaries, managing your time and getting adequate sleep instead of falling into the trap of prescription stimulant misuse and pulling all-nighters. Resources Substance Misuse Coaching click here! JMU Campus Pantry click...
Dec 08, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
All vibes are welcome here! This week's episode is focused on an issue that doesn't always present itself as an issue at first - Toxic Positivity. Join Veronica Whalen Jones, Associate Director for UREC Health Promotion, and Cassidy Mechalske, Coordinator for the Dean of Students and a member of the JMU Rebound team for a conversation on why being all smiles all the time isn't realistic. Resources Dean of Students: REBOUND click here! UREC Wellness Coaching Services click here! Counseling Center...
Nov 17, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Join your host, MG, along with Alex Sreng and Rachel Barnhart as we talk through gym etiquette while providing resources for students who may feel intimidated by walking into UREC alone. Tune in whether you are an exercise fanatic or you are just curious about starting to exercise and want to learn a little more about the gym culture at JMU! Resources Fitness Orientation click here! Personal Trainer click here! JMU Fitness Club click here! JMU CHAARG click here! UREC Equipment Rentals click here...
Nov 03, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Are you curious about cannabis? This budding industry is growing in our country and legislation has recently changed in Virginia, but what does that mean for students on campus? Listen in as we plant the seed about dosing, reducing harm, and what a cannabis overdose looks like. Paige Hawkins, Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist at JMU, is curious about cannabis too. Paige believes there is a lot to learn, and a lot we can learn from one another. In this episode we discuss a few important topi...
Oct 20, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
