BeWellMU Podcast: Recent Episodes
Office of Wellness
A podcast for Marymount University students! Led by Wellness Ambassadors and Staff, we discuss important health and wellness topics with a new guest every week. New episodes are released on Wednesdays!
On this week's episode, we have special guest Judy Ortega, Case Manager for the Office of Wellness joining our hosts Yessenia and Shristi as they venture into discussion of what it is like to go from the university setting into the real world! Congratulations to all of our Marymount graduates!!
Join our hosts Shristi and Yessenia this week as we take time to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness month! Please be mindful that this content is sensitive and can trigger some listeners. Be sure to take breaks and reach out for help if needed.
Join our hosts Shristi and Yessenia as the venture into the topic of taking a break when you need it most! It's Spring Break and we want to discuss with you the best ways to enjoy the break, learning when to take rest, and knowing when you body, mind and soul needs a time out! We hope you enjoy this episode!
Holiday season is approaching!! Join us today as Yessenia and Kate explore boundaries with family, self care, and holiday time!
Join our hosts Yessenia and Kate, and our guest speaker Dr. Lygie Hinkle as they discuss what it looks like to manage stress, and self-care during midterm season and useful strategies to alleviate the pressure.
Tune in for the first episode of BeWellMU's THIRD year! Wellness Ambassador Kate and Licensed Counselor Yessenia talk about the first few weeks of college, navigating personal and interpersonal boundaries, and how you can find balance within your college life. You can find this episode and all others on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Join Milly and Yessenia for Milly's last BeWellMU Podcast episode before she graduates! This episode will touch on finals week stress and some helpful tips and tricks to manage it. Also- many of the anonymous questions will be answered in this episode. We hope this episode sends you off into a wonderful summer break and we will release more episodes again in the fall 2023 semster!
This episode is in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) by discussing the state of abuse in 2023 with Marymount University's Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Laura Finkelstein, as a special guest. This episode may be triggering and viewer discretion is advised. Take breaks, listen to your body, and utilize free counseling services at MU as needed. This conversation will dive deeper into Title IX and sexual assault as it relates to our mental health.
This episode will discuss the societal pressures that women are facing in marriage and beauty, and most importantly in education. Join us and our special guest, Andrea Anaya, as we dive deeper into this topic as it relates to our mental health.
Join Wellness Ambassador A’Milliana McNeil and Licensed Counselor Yessenia Arias with special guest Brianna Simmons on this episode where we discuss the black mental health experience. For this episode, we discuss stigmas surrounding mental health within the African American community, how societal obstacles affect African Americans’ mental wellbeing, and resources that can really help.
Be sure to listen to episode 5 of the BeWellMU Podcast: The Mental Health Series! We will be discussing mental health and New Years Resolutions. We also will continue to answer suggestion box questions from fellow Saints!
Be sure to listen to episode 4 of the BeWellMU Podcast: The Mental Health Series! We will be discussing mental health within the athletic community!
This episode will be focusing on setting healthy boundaries with family and friends ahead of the holiday season.
This episode is dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month. We will be discussing how mental health has been viewed and is currently viewed within the Hispanic/Latinx community. We will also discuss cultural differences impacting this topic. The special guest for this episode is Marymount's SGA President, Ashly Trejo Mejia!
To submit anonymous mental health questions for our hosts, submit them at Doggie De-Stress events in the Lee Center Atrium drop off box.
The BeWellMU Podcast is back and better than ever before! This year, the podcast is co-hosted by Office of Wellness and Student Counseling Services to bring you an exciting Mental Health Series. Each episode will highlight different mental health topics hosted by Wellness Ambassador, A'milliana McNeil and Licensed Counselor, Yessenia Arias. This episode features a special guest from Marymount's own SpeakUp Club as we discuss warning signs and resources for Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month (September).
To submit anonymous mental health questions for our hosts, submit them at Doggie De-Stress events in the Lee Center Atrium drop off box
Join us today as we have all three of our Wellness Ambassadors on the podcast to talk about everything and anything related to the holiday season. Some topics they touch on are preparing for finals, holiday favorite movies/songs, and DIY tips for affordable and fun holiday gifts.
Join us today to talk about Thanksgiving with three current MU students! Everyone celebrates Thanksgiving a little differently but we want to talk about boundaries, gratitude practices, and the overall importance of gratitude in our everyday lives.
Join us today to learn about why nutrition and wellness is SO important for college students and practical tips for you to achieve your nutrition goals. Today's episode features special guests; Dr. Julia Doto and Dr. Susan Agolini.
Join us today to learn about the five love languages and how to communicate with your friend/partner.
Please join Ellen and Lexi, Wellness Ambassadors, as they talk about Wellness for the LGBTQIA+ Community with Ava and Dwayne.
Please join Ellen and Lexi, Wellness Ambassador, as she host freshman, Ella, and talk about seasonal depression
Please join Ellen, Wellness Ambassador, as she hosts two sophomores, Abby and Arianna, and talk about their experience with remote learning and finally being able to interact with peers and professors. Ellen and Lexi, Wellness Ambassadors, also talk about Wellness Day and which events they are excited about attending.
Please join Lexi & Ellen, Wellness Ambassadors, as they talk with Jonathan Sandoval, Vice President of LSA, about his experience at MU and which events to keep an eye on.
Join Lexi and Ellen, Wellness Ambassadors, as they talk about mental health, fitness classes and campus resources with Speak Up president, Eva Gravely.
In this episode, Marymount’s Chief Financial Officer, Robin Whitfield, will be joining Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP for Student Health and Wellbeing, and Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador. Robin will talk about financial planning for college students and will share her tips for creating a monthly budget and saving money (especially for those who love to shop!)
Join Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP of Student Health and Well-being, Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and Delaney, Sophomore on the MU women's swim team, as they discuss health and well-being from a student athlete's perspective.
Join Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP of Student Health and Well-being, Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and one of our counselors, Ahren Grebner, as they talk about anxiety and stress management, and burnout. In the end, Ahren will lead a brief relaxation exercise.
Join Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP of Student Health and Well-Being, and Marymount University President, Dr. Irma Becerra as they discuss important information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, Marymount's vaccine distribution... and life after being vaccinated!
Join Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP of Student Health and Well-being, Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador, YY Yiljep, Manager of Wellness, Prevention, and Education, and Ananda, Senior Women's Basketball player, as Ananda shares her story with mental health as a college student-athlete. Her story demonstrates tremendous strength and vulnerability and has a chance to inspire and impact other students.
Join Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP of Student Health and Well-being, Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and Jen Gagnon, Director of Student Health, as they talk about the facts and myths of COVID-19 vaccines.
Join Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP of Student Health and Well-being, Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and Dean Brooke Berry, Dean of Students, Equity & Inclusion, and Title IX Coordinator, as they talk about online dating and relationships during COVID-19.
Join Karina Guzman, Director of Wellness, Prevention & Education, Lexi, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and Ava Gonzalez, a student leader on campus, as they talk about how to advocate for yourself and speak up in difficult situations.
Join Laura Finkelstein, Ph.D., AVP of Student Health and Well-being, Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and Paul Easton, Director of Safety and Security from Campus Safety, as they talk about what's new with Campus Safety and what we should be aware of to help create a safer community at Marymount.
In this podcast, join Karina Guzman, Director of Wellness, Prevention & Education, Lexi, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and Dr. Laura Finkelstein, AVP of Health and Wellbeing, as they talk about what to look out for and how to promote suicide awareness in our community.
In this podcast, join Karina Guzman, Director of Wellness, Prevention & Education, Lexi, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and YY Yiljep, Case Manager from the Office of Wellness, as they talk about important things to know about responsible drinking.
In this episode, join Laura Finkelstein, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President of Student Health and Well-being, Janlynn, fellow Wellness Ambassador and rising senior, and our counselors, Chloe Koutsos and Natanya Marcus. They will discuss social isolation, social media fatigue, and how to better enrich your social gatherings during a pandemic.
Join Karina Guzman (Director of Wellness) and Lexi (Wellness Ambassador and rising senior) as they discuss important questions about religion and spirituality with Shannon Boley (Assistant Director of Office of Ministry and Spiritual Life).
In this episode, we interview Karina Guzman, Director of Wellness, on Food Security in the MU community.
Although we often talk about diversity, inclusion is just as important. We want to be sure that all members of our community are seen, heard, and welcomed. Today we have Assistant Director for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Tait Brooks, joining us to talk to us about inclusivity at MU.
The way we bounce back after hard times shows our resilience. Join us as discuss resilience, mental health, and the Road to Resilience Campaign with our Director of Student Counseling Services, Allana Taylor.
Tune is for an overview of our new podcast and to learn more about what you can expect in the coming weeks!