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...
Nov 30, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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-alcoho...
Oct 26, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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
Oct 12, 2022•47 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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.
Sep 28, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 .
Sep 14, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 .
Aug 31, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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
Apr 27, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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."
Apr 20, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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.
Apr 13, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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
Apr 06, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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
Mar 23, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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!
Mar 08, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 .
Mar 02, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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 ....
Feb 23, 2022•22 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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: https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/ https://diningservices.wvu.edu/allergy-and-dietary-resources/dietician-services https://carruth.wvu.edu/ https://well.wvu.edu/...
Feb 16, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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
Feb 08, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 .
Feb 02, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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/...
Jan 26, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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/...
Jan 19, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 .
Dec 08, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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
Dec 01, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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!
Nov 17, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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/
Nov 10, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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: https://www.drugabu...
Nov 03, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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...
Oct 28, 2021•22 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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
Oct 20, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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/...
Oct 13, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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...
Sep 29, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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...
Sep 22, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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
Sep 15, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 3
