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THE DESI EM PROJECTDESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 67 - THE ONE WITH "CONVERSATIONS WITH SERENA"In this episode Serena Musick - a 3 year carnivore takes us through her journey of illness, food addictions and parosmia till she found carnivore. We discuss sardine fasts, water fasts and much more!
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IG - @serena.carnivore
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@carnivorerevolution
2024-07-2049 min
UX SoupService Design: Practitioner StoriesThis week, Lisa sits down with Serena Nüsing and Stéphanie Krus and their research project “Practitioner’s Stories” where they and their team volunteered their time to examine the needs of the service design community. Listen as we discuss some of their discoveries from the interviews they conducted with other professionals in the field and how the process itself impacted participants and indeed their own roles as service designers.Practitioner StoriesYou can follow the team on twitter at @PractitionerSt1The Practitioner Stories Team Contact InfoAngela Orviz, twitter - @Artma...
2022-04-1931 min
The Holistic HuskiesHHE09: Giving to Receive: Fresh Check with RefreshrIn today’s episode, we are shamelessly plugging the incredible and fast-growing platform Refreshr, a grassroots movement led by UConn students Jamison Cote and Alex Kim to foster community amongst college students during the pandemic. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Jamison last Fall and get the low-down on what this campaign is all about, Jamison’s motivation for starting it, and how you can get involved in this wonderful initiative.
Follow Refreshr on social media: @refreshrcampaign
Join the Refreshr movement: refresher.org
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2021-03-1612 minThe Holistic HuskiesHHE08: New Perspectives, Neuroscience, and the NFL: Spencer's Growth from GriefWelcome back to another episode of the Holistic Huskies! Today we have Spencer Low, a recent UConn graduate, to speak to the hardship of losing a loved one. Four years ago, Spencer lost his father to suicide. This blow, though devastating, taught him the value of empathy, honesty, and preventative mental health. Join us as Spencer shares his journey through grief, and how he finally found his passion for mental health and cognitive science. Also stay tuned for our take on the NFL controversy of Dak Prescott's transparency on his mental health.
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2021-01-1936 min
The Holistic HuskiesHHE07: Finding Ways to Give: Craig's UConn Experience as a Single ParentHi everyone! We hope that everyone is staying safe, finding ways to cope with today's uncertainties, and staying strong in the fight for justice. This episode, recorded on April 13th 2020, is a window into the life of Craig Alejos, a UConn alumnus from the class of 2019. After serving in the military for 5 years, Craig enrolled as a Human Development and Family Science major at UConn at age 27. As if that wasn't unconventional enough, he also was the sole caretaker of his 5 year old daughter. Fighting through stigma, past relationship trauma, and depression, Craig's resilience grew as well as his...
2020-07-1241 minThe Holistic HuskiesHHEO6: Mindfulness: The Windover Wellness HackHi everyone, and welcome back to another installment of the Holistic Huskies! Today we have mental health superstar and my personal friend, Catherine Windover! Catherine details her journey about discovering her anxiety disorder in high school, and the steps she took to take control of her negative thoughts even in the midst of the suicide of a loved one and the onset of her depression. This strong, talented and intelligent individual is here to tell you how mindfulness might just save you from the dark places of your mind.
2020-04-1934 minThe Holistic HuskiesHHE05: Lauren’s Guide to Excelling in ExileWelcome back Huskies! Today’s episode is about how to succeed academically at Zoom University™. Lauren Granville, a psychology major at UConn, is here to show you how to utilize the academic achievement center (https://achieve.uconn.edu/resources/ ) and the center for students with disabilities (https://csd.uconn.edu/resources-2/ ) remotely, and also how to keep up with clubs and activities at home. And as always, check us out on Instagram @holistic_huskies! Stay well everyone💙
2020-04-1923 minThe Holistic HuskiesHHE04: Prescribing Prayer: How Faith Helped this Student Grow From TraumaHi everyone! Welcome back to the Holistic Huskies. Ever wondered how religion could play a role in one’s mental health? In times of hardship or trauma it is not uncommon to look to a higher power for guidance and reassurance. In this episode, a UConn senior opens up about a traumatic life event and how she processed it using some aspects of her Catholic faith and by learning how to seize control by relinquishing it altogether. And remember to follow us on Instagram @holistic_huskies for resources, episode updates, and guest spotlights. Stay healthy huskies 💙
2020-04-1223 minThe Holistic HuskiesHHE03: Corona Control Freaks: Psychologist Dr. Park’s Pandemic Wellness TipsWelcome back to another installment of the Holistic Huskies! Today we have the special honor of being joined by UConn’s distinguished professor in spiritual and wellness psychology, Dr. Crystal Park! She shares her current research, tips on starting a quarantine routine, and advice on letting go of life’s uncontrollable factors. Be sure to check out her website (https://spiritualitymeaningandhealth.uconn.edu/dr-crystal-park/), plus UConn SHAW’s tips on staying well during the pandemic (https://counseling.uconn.edu/mental-health-covid19/). SHAW is still offering individual psychotherapy, medication management, and their emergency mental health hotline, so don’t be afraid to reach ou...
2020-04-1015 minThe Holistic HuskiesHHE02: From Binging to Believing: Jackie’s Journey to Reclaim Her LifeWelcome back Huskies! Our guest today is my friend Jackie, a girl who exudes confidence but actually opens up about her complicated history with eating disorders, depression, marijuana usage, and her eventual triumphs using a growth mindset. Stick with us to the end for some -off topic- bloopers! And don’t forget to stay updated with us on Instagram @holistic_huskies 💙
2020-04-1041 min
The Holistic HuskiesHHE01: Disabilities, Depression, and Dysphoria - Robyn's Quest for Support at UConnHi everyone! Thank you so much for tuning in to our very first episode! Have you ever wondered what's like going into college with not just one, or two, but three disabilities on top of depression, a panic disorder, anxiety, and the prejudice of being a transgender non-binary individual? Robyn, our inspiring speaker, walks us through their journey with mental health, opening up about the help they received through SHAW, how to get medication, and what it's like being part of the LGBTQ community on campus.
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2020-04-0831 min
Agents of ChangeEpisode 4: Serena Verma, Nutritional InterventionSerena leads a nutritional intervention that investigates the effect of the nutrient choline on blood health markers (triglycerides, HDL/LDL cholesterol, glucose, inflammatory markers). Egg intervention in healthy adults has shown counter-stereotypical results—a decrease in LDL cholesterol, blood triglycerides, and blood sugar. Serena examines how this intervention affects a population with metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized […]
2019-12-1800 min
Firstpost MasterClassEpisode 37: Naomi Osaka sets up US Open 2018 final against Serena Williams, India play England in the fifth Test at the Oval and more on daily podcastWelcome to Spodcast, the daily sports update on Firstpost.
Serena Williams defeated Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia to reach her ninth US Open final. Williams took just 66 minutes to win the semi-final 6-3, 6-0. Williams said after the match, “It's honestly really incredible…A year ago I was fighting for my life in the hospital after I had the baby.” She battled life-threatening blood clots after a difficult delivery. She also added, “…every time I step out on this court I'm so grateful that I have the opportunity to play this sport. To come this far so fast. I'm really l...
2018-09-0706 min