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Ways to FlourishS9, Ep 1 - For the Well of ItWelcome back to a new season of Ways to Flourish! Here at the beginning of our 9th season, Lindsay, Cher, and Calder sit down to chat about what to look forward to this semester and what they're each doing 'for the well of it.'Questions? Feedback? Know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to our email wellness@wm.edu or DM our Instagram account @wellnesswm!
2024-10-3010 minWays to FlourishS8, Ep 1 - Welcome Back to Spring!Welcome back to another semester of classes and the eighth season of Ways to Flourish! Our team has grown: Cheryl will be taking the mic, and Jazzy will be helping out behind the scenes. We're so excited to get started this semester and have some fun conversations with new and familiar faces alike! Stay tuned every Wednesday for a new episode.Questions? Feedback? Know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to our email wellness@wm.edu or DM our Instagram account @wellnesswm!
2024-01-3108 minWays to FlourishS7, Ep 16 - Wrapping Up Season 7It's the last episode of the season, which means the Ways to Flourish team is once again getting together to talk about the semester. Lindsay, Ginny, Lilly, and Calder have a cozy chat about how we've been, our favorite episodes of the semester, and what we're looking forward to in the future.Have an idea for an episode? Questions? Just want to reach out to say hi? DM us on Instagram @wellnesswm or email us at wellness@wm.edu.Thank you so much for sticking around with us--we're so excited to see where the next...
2023-12-1313 minWays to FlourishS7, Ep 1 - Catch Up, Chit ChatSeason 7 of Ways to Flourish is here! Lindsay, Calder, and Ginny are back in the recording room after a semester and a summer away. We talk about our past few months, our hopes for the upcoming semester, and some of this season's guests. Ways to Flourish releases every Wednesday, and you can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or however else you get your podcasts. We hope everyone has had a spectacular FDOC, and we'll see you back here next week!Have an idea for an episode? Have a question? Want to give us feedback? Email...
2023-08-3009 minWays to FlourishS6, Ep 2 - Who Is Fun Max?Happy FDOC! You may have heard of or seen Fun Max by now, but do you know why he exists? Today, we sit down to chat with Wellness Ambassador Max Beers to discuss what the Fun Max initiative is, why he dons the Fun Max mantle, and what some upcoming plans are during the new semester.Catch up with Fun Max's shenanigans @wmfunmax on TikTok or at @wellnesswm on Instagram!
2023-01-2510 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 14 - 8 Dimensions Series: OccupationalWe are continuing on with our 8D series today by talking about occupational wellness! "What are you doing after college?" is the dreaded question that so many college students are asked on a daily basis, and while it definitely isn't necessary to know quite yet, taking steps to care for our occupational wellness can lower stress and add meaning to our lives. We talk to WAs Claire Aminuddin and Emma Voorhees about when we should begin worrying about our careers, how we can care for occupational wellness without having a long-term plan, and what resources on campus will help...
2022-11-1614 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 13 - 8 Dimensions Series: Intellectual8D is back! Today's dimension is intellectual, a dimension we often engage in given our roles at a university, but for which there are also many ways to tap into outside a classroom. We talk to Wellness Ambassadors Anne Ryan Gareis and Audrey Murcko about what we should prioritize in relation to intellectual wellness, how we can find motivation to seek intellectual stimulation outside school, and how we can share our intellectual hobbies with others.Resources:8 Dimensions webpage
2022-11-0916 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 12 - 8 Dimensions Series: FinancialWelcome back to the 8 Dimensions series! Today, we are talking about financial wellness, a dimension that is often overlooked but is applicable to everyone no matter their life stage. The financial world can seem convoluted at first, but Sam Gruber, a Peer Educator from the Boehly Center's Financial Literacy Program, breaks down why it's important to care about finances while still in college, how we can begin productive conversations about money, and what we can do to take care of our financial well-being.Resources:8 Dimensions webpageW&M Financial Literacy Program
2022-11-0215 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 11 - 8 Dimensions Series: EnvironmentalWelcome back to the 8D Series! We've talked about environmental wellness on the podcast before, but we've talked a little less about the fact that environmental wellness is not just nature surrounding you. We unpack this fact with Wellness Ambassador Elena McCullough as we also talk about what spaces make us feel the most ourselves, how much contact with the outdoors will make a difference in our lives, and where the best outdoor study spaces are on campus.Resources:8 Dimensions webpageCampus Greenspace Map
2022-10-2615 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 10 - 8 Dimensions Series: Emotional/MentalWe often reference the Eight Dimensions of Wellness on the Ways to Flourish podcast, but we know that eight different dimensions are a lot to keep track of and truly understand. To help with this, we're beginning a series to tackle each dimension in more depth: Welcome to the 8 Dimensions series!Today, we are kicking off the series with Wellness Ambassadors Becca Gaylin and Katie Diehl to talk about the emotional/mental dimension of wellness. We chat about how a college environment can place stress on our mental well-being, how we can be positive without ignoring our...
2022-10-1918 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 9 - Ways to Flourish On the Run: Homecoming Weekend!Ways to Flourish is on the run! William & Mary Homecoming 2022 just took place last weekend, and amidst all of festivities, Ways to Flourish set up on Sadler Terrace to ask W&M alumni and current students a couple questions. To the alumni, we asked the question, "What is one piece of advice you have for your past self?," and to current students, we asked, "What is one way that you flourish on this campus?"Take a listen to what they choose to reflect upon, and have a happy belated Homecoming!
2022-10-1209 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 8 - The College Dating SceneCollege is confusing. The college dating scene can be even more confusing, and it's often difficult to figure out what's "healthy" when there are competing pressures of new experiences, other people's opinions, and the media. Today, we talk to Hannah Artiles-Stravers, Assistant Director of the Office of Health Promotion and Sexual Violence, as well as student Eli Svoboda about what challenges arise when dating in college, what effects "hookup culture" has had, and how to know what is best for you in a relationship.
2022-10-0522 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 7 - SOS: Self-Care Over SoothingWhat sounds better to you: learning behaviors that make you feel better temporarily, or learning behaviors that intend to make you holistically healthier for the long term? The answer's clear! SOS (Self-Care Over Soothing) is a program available to W&M students that takes an integrative approach to wellness. Today, we talk to T Davis, Assistant Director of Health Promotion, about the structure of SOS, how the model developed, and how it meets students where they are to help them reach their health goals.Resources:SOS website
2022-09-2818 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 6 - Campus Org ActivismOrganizations on our campus have a lot of opportunities to support specific causes and organize events to raise awareness. It is still Suicide Prevention Month for the month of September, so today, we are talking to Cole McAndrew, William & Mary alumnus and the previous coordinator for the Out of Darkness Campus Walk planned in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We talk about what Cole's role has been in organizing the walk, how campus organizations advocate for their causes, and how college students could show support for the topics that they care about.Resources:...
2022-09-2117 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 5 - Women's Weekend and Women in LeadershipSeptember 16-18 is W&M Women's Weekend, a time for attendees to gather back on our campus to connect and reconnect. It is a continuing initiative philanthropically supported by the Society of 1918. Today, we speak to Dr. Val Cushman, Senior Director of Engagement and Inclusion Initiatives, about what her experience has been as a woman leader at W&M, why establishing a network is so vital, and how young women can take steps to reach a phenomenal life.Resources:Women's Weekend websiteSociety of 1918 website
2022-09-1423 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 4 - Suicide Prevention: What Happens When You Need HelpContent warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and self-harm.Suicide Prevention Week 2022 is September 4 to September 10, right in the middle of Suicide Prevention Month. This episode is posted in the midst of various initiatives the Wellness Center has planned for this week. In today's episode, we have a valuable conversation with Dr. Kevin Clancey, Assistant Director of Clinical Services at W&M, about what can cause a person to become suicidal, what common misconceptions exist about suicide and suicide prevention, and how William & Mary addresses crisis situations in the short-term and long-term.Resources:988...
2022-09-0723 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 3 - STEPping Into a New ChapterEveryone at William & Mary knows about Student Transition Engagement Programs (STEP), and every student went through STEP's Orientation program when they were new to the school. No matter how important one thinks STEP may be for the school, it's probably more vital than they think. We talk to Lauren Garrett, Director of STEP, about what she organizes, why college transitions are specifically so difficult sometimes, and what advice we have for college freshmen. Have a wonderful FDOC!Resources:STEP website
2022-08-3115 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 2 - Flourishing Through ChangeGoing to college is one of life's biggest changes. We meet new people, learn new things, and have experiences we never would have imagined before. But transitioning from one phase of life to another can be hard. Today, we welcome back Dr. Kelly Crace, Associate VP for W&M Health & Wellness, to talk about why college transitions are difficult, why it's so hard to navigate change in general, and how to shift our mindset to be more healthy and manageable.Resources:W&M Health & Wellness websiteW&M Student Affairs website
2022-08-2525 minWays to FlourishS5, Ep 1 - Good Things Coming!Welcome back to Ways to Flourish! We are booting up the fifth season of the podcast and our 81st episode with a smaller, but still familiar team. We're kicking off the season by talking about things we've learned in the past, advice we have for incoming freshmen, and resources that might help you kick off the year. Stay tuned every Wednesday to listen to our episodes on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever else you get your podcasts. We can't wait to get started!
2022-08-2215 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 14 - Reflecting and Looking ForwardIt's the Season 4 finale! The entire Ways to Flourish team sits down to talk about the last couple of years, during which this campus and this team have seen many shifts and changes. Lindsay, Ginny, Ben, Daria, and Calder have loved producing the podcast this season, and although we bid farewell to Ben and Daria, we also look forward to what Season 5 has to bring. Thank you for a wonderful semester, and we'll see you back here in the fall!
2022-05-1322 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 13 - Rock Climbing at the RecIt's finals season, and that means we're all looking for ways to destress. The Climbing Wall at the Rec Center is a great way to do just that! Today, we talk to Claire Hutcheson, a Climbing Wall Attendant and TAP Leader, about how to access the Climbing Wall, how rock climbing is beneficial physically and mentally, and what jobs are available for the Climbing Wall.Resources:Climbing Wall webpageRec Center Employment OpportunitiesTribe Adventure Program (TAP) webpage
2022-05-0820 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 12 - Wellness Rocks!Wellness Rocks is an initiative began by Wellness Ambassador Marissa Del Zingaro to help connect and destress the W&M community. Today, we talk to Marissa about how Wellness Rocks work, what benefits this initiative can have on our well-being, and what other projects the WAs are working on at the moment.ResourcesUpcoming May 2 Wellness Rocks Signup
2022-04-2713 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 11 - Post-COVID SocializationFor our Q&A episode a few weeks ago, we received a question after recording that we did not get the chance to address. Even though COVID-19 isn't over, getting back into the "flow" of socialization is a problem that all of us have been experiencing. Today, the entire Ways to Flourish team comes together to talk about how social anxiety can affect our day-to-day interactions, how COVID has changed our approach to socialization, and what steps we can take to find our place in such a vibrant, bustling community.
2022-04-2032 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 10 - Connecting with Art Beyond the PhysicalWilliam & Mary gives students the opportunity to join a wide variety of dance groups on campus, even if they have no previous experience. Today, we talk to Shriya Pothireddy of W&M Afsana, Meeran Khan of Griffin Bhangra, and Heidi Zmick of W&M Heritage Dancers about their respective cultural dance groups. We discuss how they got involved in their groups, how dance has helped them maintain their physical well-being, and how their groups have contributed to their sense of identity on campus.Resources:Afsana email: afsana@email.wm.eduAfsana InstagramHeritage Dancers...
2022-04-1323 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 9 - The Queer Medical ExperienceDiscrimination in health care is unfortunately still very present, and LGBTQ+-identifying people often experience unique challenges in seeking medical care. Today, we are joined by Vincent SheaBerry, President of the Rainbow Coalition, to discuss what obstacles queer individuals face in health care, how we can increase equity at our school and wider health care industry, and what events the Rainbow Coalition has planned in the next few weeks. W&M Pride Week 2022 is April 10-17!Resources:Get in contact with Vincent at jrsheaberry@wm.eduRainbow Coalition InstagramTribe Card FormVirginia...
2022-04-0621 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 8 - Flourishing Through Undergrad ResearchApril is Undergraduate Research Month! Engaging in research as an undergraduate is not an opportunity everywhere, but at William & Mary, the possibilities are endless. Today, we are joined by Director of Undergraduate Research Dr. Dan Cristol, as well as student researchers Daniel Posthumus and Leo Murphy. We discuss what our own undergrad research journeys have been, why research is so fulfilling, and how one knows if research is right for them.Resources:Charles Center website
2022-03-3024 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 7 - Swem Supports StudentsThe libraries are here to help! If you keep up with campus opportunities at all, you have probably heard of or participated in Swem's destressing events, especially during exam seasons. Today, we talk to Tami Back, Director of Communications & Strategic Planning, about how library facilities promote student wellness, why it tries to help students destress, and what events are coming up this semester.Resources:W&M Libraries website
2022-03-2317 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 6 - Sustainability Is So Much MoreSustainability is often misunderstood-- it's a lot more than turning off lights and not using plastic straws. Its goals are often much more far-reaching than most people realize, which means there are a lot more ways people can get involved! Today, we sit down Graduate Assistant Maddie Saul from the Office of Sustainability to discuss how to define sustainability, why we should care about it, and what events the Office of Sustainability has planned for this semester.Resources:W&M Sustainability website
2022-03-0916 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 5 - Student Q&A: You Ask, We Answer!How about a semester check-in? This week on Ways to Flourish, we open the floor to questions submitted by students of William & Mary. We talk about how to add things to your plate when it's already getting full, how to manage busy schedules, and how to talk to acquaintances who may be struggling. Resources:SLD Depth Over Breadth Seize the Awkward website
2022-03-0219 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 4 - Bird Scavenger Hunt!Looking for something fun to do around campus that will get you outside and enjoying everything nature has to offer? This spring, consider picking up a kit from the Wellness Center to participate in the Bird Scavenger Hunt! Today, we sit down with project organizers Caroline Taylor and Lauren Lam to discuss what the scavenger hunt is, how it can benefit one's physical and mental wellness, and how one can get involved.Resources:Bird Scavenger Hunt website
2022-02-2319 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 3 - Occupational Wellness: Owning Your Career ReadinessMaking decisions about life after college or applying to jobs during college is often something dreaded by college students, but William & Mary's Career Center is a resource for students to make the most out of their career journeys. Today, we sit down with Kelly O'Shaughnessy, Associate Director of Career Engagement, to talk about how occupational wellness fits in with our 8 Dimensions of Wellness, what effects work dissatisfaction can have on one's life, and how the Career Center can help students make important career choices.Resources:Contact Kelly at kellyo@wm.eduOffice of Career Development & P...
2022-02-1632 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 2 - How to Win for Losing: Esports and WellnessEsports is a $1.1 billion industry that is becoming ever more popular, and William & Mary's Esports program is flourishing, too. Because Esports players face some unique challenges from that of other sports and competitive groups, our program has members who are dedicated to helping players look after their mental health. Allen Ngo and Caleb Rivers join us today to talk about what the Esports program does, what Wellness Esports Pioneers do to help players, and how the advice they give to players can apply to any one of us.Resources:W&M Esports websiteW&M...
2022-02-1022 minWays to FlourishS4, Ep 1 - Time Management: A Tool for Self-CareWelcome back to Season 4 of the Ways to Flourish podcast! We are so excited to get started and dive back into wellness this semester. Today, we are talking about a skill that everyone needs, but many struggle with: time management. We talk to Claire Forbes (Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment Programs) and Ashley Kohl (Academic Coach), both from William & Mary's TutorZone. We discuss why time management is so often a struggle, how a lack in time management skills affects our overall wellness, and how individuals can take steps to better manage their time.Episodes of Ways to...
2022-02-0226 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 16 - Love and GiftsWelcome to the season 3 finale of Ways to Flourish! For our final episode of the season, we sit down with Reggie Williams, writer, civil rights activist, Disney executive, and former NFL player. He talks to us about building resilience, giving gifts, tackling the unknown, and speaking truths, all through the lens of his incredible life experiences. As we continue finals season, find your resilience.Enjoy your break, and we will see you next semester for the next season of Ways to Flourish!
2021-12-0818 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 15 - Rethinking Trust and CompassionAs we head into finals season, it is natural to feel overwhelmed, but it's not something we want to experience. Today, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Crace, Associate VP for Health and Wellness, to talk about "chronic too-muchness," why we tend to fall into negative mindsets, and how we can employ strategies to foster self-compassion. When we rethink trust and compassion, we can rethink our relationships and how to get the support we need and deserve.ResourcesCenter for Mindfulness and Authentic Excellence (CMAX)
2021-12-0122 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 14 - Ditching Your Diet Thoughts During the HolidaysContent warning: This episode contains discussion of diets and unhealthy eating patterns.Diet culture has become pervasive in our society in large part due to misinformation spread through social media. Wanting to try new diets and eating patterns is especially common during and after the holidays. This week, Stephanie May, William & Mary's Registered Dietitian, talks to us about the unhealthy practices many people often fall into around the holidays, common misconceptions about nutrition and dieting, and trustworthy resources people can consult for reliable nutrition information. Most importantly, enjoy your Thanksgiving, and while being mindful, enjoy your food!
2021-11-2424 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 13 - What You Need to Know About HPVHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 14 million Americans are newly infected with HPV each year. Nancy Moul, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at W&M, talks to us today about how HPV impacts college students, what some common misconceptions are about HPV, how one can get the HPV vaccine GARDASIL 9, and how one can take precautions to prevent HPV.
2021-11-1721 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 12 - Campus Connect and Suicide PreventionContent warning: This episode contains discussion of self-harm and suicide.Today, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Cross, Director of Research at the Center for Gifted Education and Institute for Research on the Suicide of Gifted Students. We discuss how to check in on friends, why suicide is so prevalent in the college age group, and how William & Mary's suicide prevention efforts differ from other colleges. Resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741W&M Campus Connect website (to contact, email campusconnect@wm.edu)...
2021-11-1028 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 11 - Spiritual Wellness Is for EveryoneThe term "spirituality" often gets misunderstood, with many thinking it is the same concept as religion. Even though it is one of the eight dimensions of wellness, spiritual wellness is often overlooked and neglected, particularly in higher education. Jenny Call, Wellness Professional and Health Coach, talks to us today about how spirituality has developed, how it benefits our well-being, and how someone who may want to tap into their spirituality can begin their journey.Contact Jenny Call about spiritual wellness at jfcall@wm.edu.
2021-11-0328 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 10 - Personal Training at the RecThe Bee McLeod Recreation Center offers many services and resources to help you keep up your physical (and, therefore, mental) health. These include FitWell classes and personal training. Today, Devin Pereira, Personal Training Supervisor, joins us to talk about what personal training at W&M looks like, how regular movement benefits our mental well-being, and what someone should do if they are interested in becoming more regularly active.Information on applying to become a personal trainer at W&M can be found here. Fall 2021 applications are due 10/29/21.Email dmpereira@email.wm.edu if you have...
2021-10-2726 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 9 - Healthy RelationshipsRelationships in college are often filled with new experiences, and with new experiences can arise new problems. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we have a discussion with Liz Cascone (Director of the Haven), Hannah Artiles-Stravers (Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist and Asst. Director of the Office of Health Promotion), Priya Singh (member of HOPE), and Erica Eubank (Haven employee). We talk about what healthy relationships look like, what red flags people should look out for, where we often get our expectations of relationships, and what someone should do if they begin to question the health of a relationship....
2021-10-2025 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 8 - Seeking Sensible SupportAll too often, we find ourselves getting caught up in our day-to-day lives and struggling to keep going by ourselves. Today, Eric Garrison, co-host of the Ways to Flourish podcast, gives a talk that everyone should hear: seeking sensible support shows strength. There are resources available to help you. Be open to reaching out to them, because everyone deserves to feel less alone.
2021-10-1510 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 7 - Campus Nature ResourcesRegular contact with nature is a huge part of improving mental well-being. Today, Dr. Dorothy Ibes, Senior Lecturer, sits down with us to explain what the Parks & Ecotherapy Research Lab does, what the Campus Nature Rx Symposium on October 22nd will be like, how nature benefits mental health, and how the W&M community can access nature resources around campus.Resources:parksresearchlab.comcampusnature.com
2021-10-1319 minWays to FlourishCampus Nature ResourcesRegular contact with nature is a huge part of improving mental well-being. Today, Dr. Dorothy Ibes, Senior Lecturer, sits down with us to explain what the Parks & Ecotherapy Research Lab does, what the Campus Nature Rx Symposium on October 22nd will be like, how nature benefits mental health, and how the W&M community can access nature resources around campus.Resources:parksresearchlab.comcampusnature.com
2021-10-1320 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 6 - The Importance of Mental Health Resources for Queer IndividualsContent warning: episode contains discussion of self-harm/suicide.October is LGBT History Month, and October 10 is World Mental Health Day. For queer-identifying individuals, mental health resources are often severely limited. Vincent SheaBerry, Co-President of the Rainbow Coalition at W&M, joins us today to talk about barriers for LGBTQ+ individuals in seeking mental health care, the experience of going to W&M as a queer-identifying person, and how one can be an effective ally to the LGBTQ+ community.Locate Transgender Resources and Referrals in the Resources section of wm.edu/wellness
2021-10-0638 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 5 - Yoga TherapyListening to one's body and self-awareness are two practices that often fall by the wayside when getting caught up in our day-to-day lives. Yoga therapy is a service offered at William & Mary, and today, we are joined once again by certified yoga therapists Patti DeBlass and Cindy Crace to hear about how yoga therapy is beneficial for not only the mind, but the entire body.
2021-09-2928 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 4 - GAs Help You Build Your "Toolkit"Chances are, you've already interacted with a Graduate Assistant (GA) somewhere on campus! GAs play an integral role in the functioning of William & Mary, as they often act as liaisons between the undergraduate body and faculty. Today, Mary Ndukwe joins us to discuss GAs as resources for others, as well as her own experiences as an Integrative Wellness GA.
2021-09-2218 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 3 - What in the World Is a WA?Wellness Ambassadors (WAs) are student-staff whom you've probably interacted with around campus, whether it be a friendly face at the Wellness Center's front desk or behind the scenes coordinating wellness events. Kevin Aviles, Raven Pierce, and Kelsey McAlister join us today and go into more depth about what it is WAs do, what it's like, and how they lead our community!
2021-09-1521 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 2 - What Is Health Coaching?Today, T Davis, Assistant Director of Health Promotion from the Wellness Center, sits down with us to discuss health coaching. Integrative health coaching is a service provided at W&M that helps people get their health on track and reach their goals. We talk about what health coaching is, what it isn't, why it's helpful, and how to seek it out.
2021-09-0814 minWays to FlourishS3, Ep 1 - Welcome Back to Wellness!Hello, and welcome back to the third season of the Ways to Flourish podcast! We are so excited to get started again and show you what W&M Health & Wellness has to offer this new year. Today, we talk about all the ways students and faculty can take care of their health at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center and McLeod Tyler Wellness Center. For any and all information about campus Health & Wellness, including signing up for programs and services, download the W&M Wellness app or go to wm.edu/wellness. Episodes of Ways to Flourish will be published ev...
2021-09-0129 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 32 - That's A Wrap!The 2020-2021 school year has been one like no other. Last fall, there was a vision to create a podcast around mental health & wellness and we hit the ground running with a two-person team. We were able to grow our team to now have seven people and some new equipment to continue on with the Ways to Flourish podcast during this spring semester. While there may have been some growing pains throughout this process, we made sure that providing ways to help this community continue to flourish as our core value. We hope you have enjoyed listening this semester and...
2021-05-1320 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 31 - A Tribute to the Class of 2021Class of 2021 Class President Aria Austin sits down with us to take a look back not only at the 2020-2021 school year but also her four-years at W&M. She shares some ways the campus continued to flourish over during this pandemic and some of the ways the campus community has attributed to her personal development. She then leaves us with some ways she feels the Class of 2021 has left for the future of W&M and a welcome message to the Class of 2025.
2021-05-1110 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 30 - Happy LDOC for Spring 2021!Today is a day of celebration and the collective community that has brought us to this point! For the second semester, we have successfully been able to hold in-person classes all the way to the end of the semester. While it is a time of excitement at the end of the semester, we do want to make sure that students continue to be smart in celebrations and remember to abide by the Healthy Together Commitment. We hope that everyone can then take some time this summer and really use it to restore and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit!
2021-05-0609 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 29 - Healthy Study Habits 101Finals Week is here! As we push through the final weeks of the semester, it is important to keep up healthy study habits that will help our wellbeing. Our team shares some ways to create some healthy study habits as you enter these challenging weeks here at the end of the semester.
2021-05-0427 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 28 - Water SafetyWith the warmer months right around the corner, Associate Director of Facilities & Aquatics, Bob Gough talks with us about water safety. He discusses why it's important to know about water safety shares some ways we can make sure everyone STAYS SAFE and has a fun time out on the water.Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/water-safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/drowning-prevention-and-facts.html
2021-04-2919 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 27 - More of the FourLindsay Heck and Eric Garrison share with us four key components to include in to our everyday lives to help us continue to flourish. They had the opportunity to join in on the Prolog app that touches on these four key points: sleep, hydration, appropriate servings of fruits and vegetables & movement.Resource: https://moreofthe4.com/wm/
2021-04-2706 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 26 - All About Plant-Based NutritionRegistered Dietician Stephanie May and Nurse Practitioner Nancy Moul talks with our team about what exactly does it mean to be following a plant-based plan. They explore some of the reasons that going plant-based can have an impact on our everyday lives. Their biggest take-away is that going plant-based does not need to be all or nothing; there are many ways to slowly and sustainably increase your plant intake, maintain your energy, and support your long-term health.Emails: Stephanie May - ssmay@wm.edu & Nancy Moul - nfmoul@wm...
2021-04-2226 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 25 - The Importance of SleepDoctoral Candidate in Clinical & Counseling Psychology at the University of South Alabama Nicholas Borgogna and Doctoral Practicum Student candidate in Clinical Psychology at the Virginia Consortium Madison Smart-McCarthy talk to us today about the importance of sleep. They share with us that sleep should be a priority, not a luxury. Tune in as they discuss with us some various sleep issues and how we can work to fix them.Resource: https://aasm.org/
2021-04-2024 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 24 - Sustainability: Flourishing People & PlanetAs we prepare for W&M Earth Week 2021, we talk with the Director of Sustainability Calandra Waters Lake and Senior Mary Lawrence Young to take a deeper dive into sustainability. They share with us that you don't have to be all about the environment, or even all about sustainability, but if we can help you make wiser, long-distance decisions towards a better people and planet, then we've done our job.Resource: https://www.wm.edu/offices/sustainability/Contact Information: sustain@wm.edu
2021-04-1521 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 23 - Checking Back In When You Want To Check OutAs we near the end of the semester, we may be all finding ourselves to be "checking-out". Our very own Lindsay Heck and Eric Garrison sit down and talk to us about how we can make sure to mentally check back in and persevere to the finish line.
2021-04-1307 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 22 - Nod App UnboxingOut team talks with Haider Ali about the new NOD app that has just been released on Apple and Android devices. This app provides an environment for student to achieve the social connections that are needed for success in college. In a time where we have been very isolated, this app can provide the tools to build social connections.Link to the app: https://nodapp.app.link/aVwC6vYJq9
2021-04-0815 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 21 - Bridging Stress with Mindfulness: the Value of ConsistencyWe sit down with Adjunct Lecturer for Mindfulness Meditation, Wellness Mindfulness Professional, and Yoga Instructor Martha Rouleau, Gail Pascaris, Laura Beltrán-Rubio and Sophia Sabardine to talk about Mindfulness. During this stressful time during the semester, they talk to us about ways to help manage our stress so that it does not control out life. They share some tips of what one can be doing now along with ways to get connected to one of the many mindfulness programs W&M Health & Wellness has to offer.Resource: wellness.wm.edu to find a Mindful Mediation clas...
2021-04-0617 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 20 - How Can Student Assembly Help You?Class of 2021 Senator, Helen Tariku & Class of 2021 President, Aria Austin talk to us today about the W&M Student Assembly. They share with us how they can be that middle ground voice between the students and the campus administration to help elevate various topics & concerns throughout campus. Resource: https://www.wm.edu/sites/studentassembly/index.php
2021-04-0117 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 19 - Concentration Meditation for the MindDr. Warren Buck, Special Advisor to the President for Equity in the 21st Century, talks to us about meditative objects to cultivate a calmer and more focused self. He dives in to concentration mediation and some of the benefits. He reminds us to be kind to ourselves and what we can do do right now to practice healthy, mindful habits.Resources: http://leighb.com/
2021-03-3017 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 18 - Rethinking Motivation: Why Willpower Fails UsToday we chat with Associate VP for Health & Wellness, Dr. Kelly Crace and Wellness Ambassador, Marrin Scalone on why our willpower fails us. The dive in to the topic of how many people currently address motivation with an unhealthy mindset and that the secret to motivation is shifting from trying to “be” motivated and focusing on more deeply understanding your values-entered motivation.Resources:https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/index.phpW&M Wellness Applifevaluesinventory.com
2021-03-2535 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 17 - Talking All Things FitWellKamila Mehdi, Current FitWell instructor (since 2018) talks with our team about the combination of seeking out the things that make you feel your best including your passions/spaces that uplift you. She discusses how being a FitWell instructor has impacted her life and how one can join the FitWell instructor community.FitWell Instructor Applications: https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/fitwell/classes/becomeafi/index.php
2021-03-2320 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 16 - Facilitating a Relationship with the OutdoorsWe sit down with Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Outdoor Recreation Michael White, Willa Moffit ('21) and Daria Moody ('22) to talk about the Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) and how the outdoors is a powerful wellness resource. TAP offers COVID-conscious outdoor experiences designed for everyone from the seasoned adventurer to the first time camper.Resources: https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/outdoorrec/index.phpSign up for Tribe Adventure Programs at: campusrec.wm.edu and click on the "outdoor trips"
2021-03-1828 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 15 - The Benefits of Nature on our Mental HealthDorothy Ibes, Senior lecturer for Environmental Science and Policy Program and Center for Geospatial Analysis, has such a fun topic to share with us today! She conducts research to help promote healthy, sustainable lifestyles in cities and college campuses by focusing in on parks and greenspace. She shares with us the importance of nature engagement on our mental health and how you can get your daily dose nature each day.Resource Link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/eb580ec7c77346e39fe97fc03fca0d75
2021-03-1616 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 14 - Gifted Students and Suicide: Myths & RealitiesEric Garrison talks with the Jody and Layton Smith Professor of Psychology and Gifted Education and Director for the Center for Gifted Education, Dr. Tracy Cross. Reference Link: https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/
2021-03-1116 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 13 - Preparing to Spring those Clocks ForwardOur very own Eric Garrison sits down to talk to us about how we can prepare our bodies for Daylight Savings. Tune in as he provides some tips on how to make the 1-hour loss of sleep this Sunday a little less tough on our minds and bodies.
2021-03-0911 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 12 - Campus Rec Athletic TrainersCampus Recreation has welcomed a new position to their staff, BOC and state licensed Athletic Trainers Christi Ferrell & Kim Gong. They will be primarily working with sports club but will be offering their services to Campus Rec community too. They talk to us about what led them to the decision to become AT's, some common misconceptions about the profession and how one may look in to becoming an athletic trainer.Resource: https://www.nata.org/about/athletic-training
2021-03-0418 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 11 - Cultivating a Community of Care at W&MWellness Professional and Health Coach Jenny Call talks with Lindsay Heck about the current climate on W&M's campus in regards to the staff wellbeing during these challenging times. She discusses that many essential employees have continued to work non-stop during this past year and how their work goes unrecognized. She provides some advice on how we can cultivate a community where all employees can flourish and how hearing about the work and needs of staff on campus will build awareness and empathy. This provides students the ability gain understanding of the value staff provide and be motivated to sho...
2021-03-0214 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 10 - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Shifting the ConversationWe sit down with Dr. Natoya Haskins who is the Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Education. As the Director of Diversity and Inclusion, she shares information about the current climate on W&M's campus, some of the biggest challenges right now, how we can work to continue to make changes and how to elevate those voices and support the faculty, students and staff around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
2021-02-2519 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 9 - Nourish to FlourishToday we are excited to bring you W&M alum Kelly Gorman. She is the Health Promotion Specialist at Columbia University where she oversees initiatives related to resilience, nutrition, sleep and stress management. On today’s episode, she will be discussing a new approach that Columbia is developing and implementing that is moving away from a ‘nutrition science’ frame of reference.To view the resources that Kelly mentions in the recording, check out: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZVBfCfbDrXU4UQzsdVeWjSlBq2w5gQz9/view.
2021-02-2315 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 8 - Q&A DayWe received some great questions from the community for this first ever Q&A day! Lindsay Heck and Eric Garrison share these questions and answers to help provide you more information on ways you can continue to flourish in your everyday life.For more information on W&M Health & Wellness, check out wm.edu/wellness.
2021-02-1819 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 7 - Which Yoga Class is Right for Me?On our next self-care episode, we site down with Wellness Professionals & Certified Yoga Therapists Patti DeBlass and Cindy Crace to talk about all things yoga and help us answer the tough question of "Which yoga class is right for me?" They help to explain the variation of class that W&M Campus Rec offers and even dive in to how can become a yoga instructor.For more information on the various types of yoga classes that W&M offers, check out campusrec.wm.edu or the Wellness App today.For more information on becoming a Y...
2021-02-1620 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 6 - Consent & Boundaries (Part 2)We are back with Part 2 of our Consent & Boundaries series Hannah and Katie. Today they dive in to helping you determine your boundaries, and what you like and dislike during sexual intimacy it can be helpful to spend some time alone exploring.Resources mentioned: Betty Dodson’s Book, Sex for OneFor more on the W&M Office of Health Promotion, check out wm.edu/ohp.
2021-02-1115 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 5 - Consent & Boundaries (Part 1)We are excited to bring you this 2-part series with Assistant Director in the Office of Health Promotion Hannah Artile-Stravers and W&M Junior Katie Grotewiel. In part 1, she will discuss sexuality as a part of who we are and answer the questions: What is consent? Why is it important? How do we know if our partner expresses consent? For more on the W&M Office of Health Promotion, check out wm.edu/ohp.
2021-02-0916 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 4 - Reiki & Presence in Self-CareHave you ever wondered what exactly Reiki is? Adjunct Lecturer of Mindfulness Meditation & Wellness Professional Martha Rouleau helps answer this question for us and provides us some ways we can incorporate presence in to our self-care routines.
2021-02-0409 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 3 - Touch in a Time of DistanceOn today's episode, we sit down with Wellness Professional, Massage Practitioner and Alum Grace Anderson on the power of touch. During this time of COVID, this lack of touch is impacting our overall health. She shares with us that our bodies are missing that exchange of core energy from one person to another and provides us with a few tools to help facilitate the mind-body healing during this time.
2021-02-0217 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 2 - Intro to Art TherapyWe sit down with Art Therapist Sarah Balascio and Freshman Raven Pierce as they introduce us to Art Therapy. Sarah shares what a typical Creative Arts class may consist of while Raven shares her experience as a freshman on campus during a pandemic and what drew her to joining the Virtual Creative Arts class. To find offerings of either Virtual or In-Person Creative Arts classes, check out wellness.wm.edu today.
2021-01-2815 minWays to FlourishS2, Ep 1 - Welcome Back!We are excited to be back for the second season of the Ways to Flourish podcast! We are kicking off Season 2 with a series of self-care episodes. Joining us will be our Art Therapist Sarah Balascio, wellness professionals Martha Rouleau & Grace Anderson, Sexual Assault Prevention Specialist Hannah Artiles-Stravers, Yoga Therapists Patti DeBlass & Cindy Crace, and W&M alum Kelly Gorman. This is just a little glimpse of what we have in store this season so make sure to check out our new episodes every Tuesday & Thursday! And for more in formation in regards to the W&M Health & Wellness Cen...
2021-01-2605 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 17 - Season 1 Wrap-UpAs we have all faced many challenges during this shortened semester, we would like to thank so many people for helping us get the Ways to Flourish podcast up and running. We also want to thank you, the listener, for tuning in to our episodes each week! It has been so much fun to sit down and talk with so many individuals in our community on ways we can continue grow our knowledge in the health and wellness world. If there are any topics you would like to hear next semester, please feel free to email us at wellness@wm...
2020-12-0806 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 16 - Rethinking GratitudeAs the holiday season approaches, giving gratitude can be received in many ways. While showing appreciation may be viewed mostly in a positive light, there is also some form of discomfort that also may occur. Dr. Kelly Crace and Wellness Ambassador Sam Litt talk to us about some of those comforts and share with us different ways we can rethink gratitude.
2020-12-0323 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 15 - Self-Criticism vs. Self-CareWe talk again with Dr. Carina Sudarsky-Gleiser about how isolation and self-criticism can have an impact on your mental health and provides some ways to help "silence the dinosaur" with your self-care routine. Check out the Counseling Center on the W&M Wellness App.
2020-12-0115 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 14 - Destigmatizing WellnessSophomore Ian DeHaven chats about caring for himself, honesty and the real work done at the Wellness Center.
2020-11-2411 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 13 - Optimizing Your ImmunityDr. De Falcon and Dr. Dafashy of the Student Health Center and student Sam Litt talks about how one optimizes their immune system while managing the effects of stress and provide some behaviors that one can engage in to make sure our immune health is as good as it can be.
2020-11-1914 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 12 - No Shave MovemberWe sit down again with Charlie Foster to discuss men's health and how partaking in Movember was such a jarring experience for him.No Shave November encourage participants to forgo shaving for the month of November and strives to raise cancer awareness. Movember encourages participants to grow a Mustache during November and strives to raise awareness around not only cancer but also, mental health and suicide prevention. Ultimately, the idea is to bring awareness to men’s health issues by embracing facial hair growth. When individuals question participant’s new style, the door will be open for conv...
2020-11-1711 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 11 - The Student Veteran ExperienceCharlie Foster joins us to talk about the student veteran experience. The W&M Office of Student Veteran Engagement (OSVE) supports veteran students in a variety of ways. From bolstering the efforts of veteran student organizations, connecting veterans with resources on and off-campus. To find out more information, check out https://www.wm.edu/offices/osve/.
2020-11-1217 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 10 - Self-Care vs. SoothingOn today's episode, we talk with Dr. Kelly Crace and PhD candidate of American Studies Joseph Lawless as they discuss self-care vs. soothing and some healthy strategies to address your own needs.
2020-11-1022 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 9 - Maintaining a FitWell Community during COVIDJenny Dunfee (Associate Director of Fitness & Wellness) and Junior Maddy Havranek (FitWell Class Supervisor) talk about how the Bee McLeod Recreation Center has taken the precautionary steps to create a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty and staff to work out in during these times of COVID-19. While there has been challenges, the entire W&M Campus Recreation department has been able to offer a variety of options from virtual classes to outside classes at Matoaka and even intramural sports and Tribe Adventure Program outings all while being able to follow the Healthy Together/COVID-19 policies. You can...
2020-11-0514 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 8 - Building Resiliency with MindfulnessMartha Rouleau talks about her journey to practicing Mindful Meditation and leads the audience in a few short exercises you can incorporate in to to your everyday life. You can join Martha on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:00-8:15 am as she leads a 15 minute mindful meditation to start your day. You can find the class at campusrec.wm.edu or on the W&M Wellness App.
2020-11-0315 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 7 - Maintaining Harmony during the ElectionDr. Carina Sudarsky-Gleiser, Director of the W&M Counseling Center discusses intentionality and how to maintain your sense of harmony during a time that is trying for many. Check out bit.ly/WMCCSignUp for the sessions Carina mentioned in the episode as well as other workshops the Counseling Center is providing.
2020-10-2910 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 6 - Daylight Savings Sleep TipsEver wonder why BOTH spring and fall changes to Daylight Saving Time throw many of us off? Check out the latest podcast by Eric Garrison ‘94, our residential sleep guru, to see how resources such as Sleepy Time [link to: www.sleepyti.me] along with common sense can help you feel more energized after any time change – be it annual or travel related!
2020-10-2712 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 5 - Covid, Culture, and Empowering Your WellbeingDr. Dafashy talks about his experience with COVID, community culture, and how you can empower your wellbeing with a flu shot.
2020-10-2213 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 4 - The Impacts of Stress on Our BodyTune in to part two of this three-part conversation with Dr. Dafashy as he dives in to the impacts of stress on our body and some ways we can help relieve some of those stressors.
2020-10-2121 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 3 - Situational vs. Chronic DepressionDr. David Dafashy from the Student Health Center explains Situational vs. Chronic Depression and some helpful management tips in the first of his segment of a three-part conversation.
2020-10-2009 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 2 - Grounding YourselfJoin Eric Garrison as he builds on the information from Episode 1 and puts "step two" into action. Hear his perspective on the importance of grounding yourself when things start to get out of control and then take the opportunity to get grounded as he guides you through a brief progressive muscle relaxation exercise.
2020-10-1514 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 1 - Stress vs. StrainDr. Kelly Crace and Wellness Ambassador Maz Rossert discuss the topic of Stress vs. Strain and how to flourish through this time of chronic uncertainty. Listen in as they share their stories and how you can put your purpose and meaning over your mood.
2020-10-1212 minWays to FlourishS1, Ep 0 - What are we doing here?The William & Mary Health & Wellness staff are looking to dive deep in to some of the most crucial areas of conversation right now within the W&M Students, Faculty, Staff and Community. Each episode will bring light to not only new topics, but voices as well. Tune in to hear who's speaking on Episode 1!
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