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Advancing the Outdoor ProfessionalSo You Want to Manage a Climbing Wall?Check out our first live recording of a podcast while at the 2024 Outdoor Professional Conference in New Orleans. This conversation focuses on the management of a university climbing wall at James Madison University (JMU), highlighting the roles of student staff, the daily operations, and the importance of community and inclusivity in climbing. The discussion includes insights into the training and requirements for staff, the costs associated with training, and the various programs offered to engage the climbing community. Our guests dive into the intricacies of managing climbing walls and organizing climbing competitions within outdoor recreation programs. It...2025-01-2354 min
Well DukesThank you and GoodbyeThat'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!2023-05-1214 minWell DukesS3 Ep.15 5 Things You Need to Know: Fad DietsThinking 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.2023-05-0315 minWell DukesS3 Ep.14 5 Things You Need to Know: EdiblesCurious 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.2023-04-1917 minWell DukesS3 Ep. 13 5 Things You Need to Know: Men's HealthThere'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.2023-04-0521 minWell DukesS3 Ep.12 5 Things You Need to Know: Nature as Self CareGet 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. 2023-03-2220 minWell DukesS3 Ep.11 5 Things You Need to Know: Title IXThis 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.2023-03-0819 minWell DukesS3 Ep.10 5 Things You Need to Know: Social Media UsageFeeling 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.2023-02-2220 minWell DukesS3 Ep.9 5 Things You Need to Know: SexualityWanting 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.2023-02-0827 minWell DukesS3 Ep.8 5 Things You Need to Know: Goal SettingNew 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!2023-01-2518 minWell DukesS3 Ep.7 5 Things You Need to Know: Athletic TrainingEver 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.2022-11-3025 minWell DukesS3 Ep.6 5 Thing You Need to Know: Team Sport ParticipationGet'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.2022-11-0931 minWell DukesS3 Ep.5 5 Things You Need to Know: Situational SobrietyCurious 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.2022-10-2624 minWell DukesS3 Ep.4 5 Things You Need to Know: Financial WellnessMoney 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.2022-10-1228 minWell DukesS3 Ep.3 5 Things You Need to Know: MeditationAre 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/. Insight Timer App: https://insighttimer.com/ 2022-09-2830 minWell DukesS3 Ep.2 5 Things You Need to Know: Birth Control and ContraceptionKaty 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 GYN Clinic click here.For more information abo...2022-09-1420 minWell DukesS3 Ep.1 5 Things You Need to Know: URECWe'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 OpportunitiesFollow us on social media @jmuurec!Click here to view the full transcript of this episode.2022-08-3124 minWell DukesS2 Ep. 17 Ask Us Anything!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! ResourcesFor more information on BMI --> click here!For more on Body Image check out Season 1, episode 11For more on Burnout check out Season 1, episode 30For more on relationships check out Season 1, episode 19 and Season 2, episode 102022-05-0426 minWell DukesS2 Ep. 16 The POTcast, 4/20 edition4/20 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! ResourcesWellness Coaching --> Click here!Tolerance Break Guide --> Click here!Follow us on Social Media!@jmuurecBe Well, Dukes!2022-04-2035 min