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
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-...
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
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
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.
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/
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
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
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:...
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 .
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.
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 th...
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-wellnes...
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/
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...
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!
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/
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:...
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.
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.
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.
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 ....
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
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 ....
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/
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
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/ ....
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.
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/
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/...
