Life Aid: Recent Episodes
Student Wellness Promotion & Services
Berklee's Office of Student Wellness Promotion and Services presents Life Aid, a podcast on all things wellness. Focusing each month on one dimension of wellness, we tell you what you need to know about how to stay well physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and more. Listen to monthly interviews and get resources for how you can live your best life at Berklee.
In this episode of our Life Aid Podcast, Peer Wellness Educator Vera Gsenger talks about Nature Connection with Marlene Oblasser from Austria. Nature Connection is when we are fully in tune with ourselves, other people, animals, and plants. It is so important for our wellbeing and restores our relationships with nature, community, and self.
In this episode, Kayla Erhardt along with music industry veteran, Ann Marie Shields of BIMM Dublin, dive into the big questions that many students at the College and the Conservatory may have been wondering. We learn about how to strategically find ways to better cope with the tenses of being an artist, how to approach non-creatives who doubt our artistic endeavors, and the importance of building relationships with peers in competitive environments.
CREDITS:
Research Kayla Erhardt
Writing Kayla Erhardt
Editing Kayla Erhardt
Music Kayla Erhardt
Production Kayla Erhardt
Recording Kayla Erhardt
Interviewees Ann Marie Shields
In this episode, Shawn Wallace dives into the life of Jen Malone and her career as a Music Supervisor based in Los Angeles. Throughout the conversation, we learn some important wellness tips that incorporate Financial, Career, and Emotional Wellbeing.
All of our podcasts live atlifeaid.buzzsprout.com.
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!
Written, produced, and edited by Shawn Wallace
Recorded and engineered by Shawn Wallace
Interviews conducted with Jen Malone
In this episode, Shawn Wallace dives into the life of Prince Charles Alexander and his career as a Record Producer and a Professor at Berklee College of Music. Throughout the conversation, we learn some important wellness tips that incorporate Financial, Cultural, Social, and Career Wellbeing.
All of our podcasts live atlifeaid.buzzsprout.com.
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!
Leave us a review on Apple Music or Spotify and get a shout-out on next month’s episode!
Written, produced, and edited by Shawn Wallace
Recorded and engineered by Shawn Wallace
Interviews conducted with Prince Charles Alexander
All of our podcasts live atlifeaid.buzzsprout.com.
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!
Leave us a review on Apple Music or Spotify and get a shout-out on next month’s episode!
For more info about National Women’s Health Week, visitwomenshealth.gov.
Berklee Student Financial Services
Financial Wellness Check-In Questions:
- Do I consider myself to be a financially literate person?
- Do I set short term financial goals (this academic year)?
- Do I set long term financial goals (my entire education and beyond)?
- Do I keep records of my income and expenditures to manage my budget?
- Do I put aside money in case of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances?
Financial Resources and Guides
13 Free Online Classes on Personal Finance
Free Budgeting Apps:
- Mint
- You Need A Budget(free for students for 12 months)
- PocketGuard
- Your bank may also offer a free budgeting system - check yours out for info!
Written, produced, and edited by Elizabeth Zinn and Shawn Wallace
Music by Elizabeth Zinn
Recorded and engineered by Elizabeth Zinn via Zoom
Interviews conducted with Leah Driscoll and Amy Anderson
All of our podcasts live atlifeaid.buzzsprout.com.
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!
Leave us a review on Apple Music or Spotify and get a shout-out on next month’s episode!
Information about Telehealth can be foundhere.
Sign up for BARCC's Virtual Walk for Change!
Environmental Wellness Check-In Questions:
- Do I take steps to positively contribute to the health and safety of my community?
- Is the environment where I live and spend my time safe and supportive?
- Do I understand and think about how what I do impacts those around me?
- Do I care for and respect the environment and community?
- Do I try to live an eco-friendly lifestyle?
The Office of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution
Clickthis link to assess your conflict style.
Campus Life
The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Written, produced, and edited by Elizabeth Zinn and Shawn Wallace
Music by Elizabeth Zinn
Recorded and engineered by Elizabeth Zinn via Zoom
Interviews conducted with Michelle Quinones, Becca Neary, and Mind Pornsakulpaisal
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All of our podcasts live atlifeaid.buzzsprout.com.
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!
Leave us a review on Apple Music or Spotify and get a shout-out on next month’s episode!
Corona Virus FAQs
How to Keep Yourself and Others Healthy
Global Recycling Day is March 18. Find out more at www.globalrecyclingday.com.
Info about our Medical Care Partner, Tufts Medical Center, ishere.
Information aboutFenway Health.
Physical Wellness Check-In Questions:
- Do I get enough sleep to feel rested most nights of the week?
- Do I watch for early signs of sickness and take action to address them?
- Do I eat regular nutritious meals that give me the energy I need to get through the day?
- Do I engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 3 times per week?
- Do I abstain from smoking substances and alcohol or consume in moderation, and do I avoid street drugs?
eCHECKUP to go: totally anonymous Alcohol, Marijunana, and Other Drugs screenings.
Contact María Cabané at mcabane@berklee.edu
Set up an appointment with Ellie Perry by emailing berklee_dietitian@berklee.edu
Set up an appointment with Janel Funk, our other nutritionist,here.
Make an appointment for Physical Therapyhere.
Make an appointment for Alexander Techniquehere.
Make an appointment for Body Mappinghere.
Infoabout gym memberships and Emerson’s Sports Teams.
Written, produced, edited, and music by Elizabeth Zinn
Recorded and engineered by Tony Brown and Elizabeth Zinn
Interviews conducted with María Cabané, Ellie Perry, and Haley Clay
This month's episode is delayed due to COVID-19. We're working to make the episode more relevant to everyone at this point in the semester. Keep following us on social media (@berkleehealthandwellness) for updates on all of our services!
THE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS IS NOW LOCATED AT 161 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR.
All of our podcasts live atlifeaid.buzzsprout.com.
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!
Career/Academic Wellness Check-In Questions:
- Do I feel optimistic about my academic program?
- Do I feel optimistic about my career goals?
- Do I seek out experiences that are related to/have relevance to my academic and professional goals?
- Am I able to balance my time and energy between my academic and professional development and other things I enjoy?
- Do I feel my academic program and my career goals align with my passion as a creative artist?
The Writing Assignment that Changes Livesvia NPR
The Career Center is located at 921 Boylston Street, 1st Floor.
- Make an appointment with a Career Advisor here.
- Read more about Internships.
- Find ways to connect with alumni.
- Explore Career Communities.
Academic Advising is located at 939 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor, accessible via the 3rd Floor of 921.
- Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor here.
- Search here for your Berklee Major Grid.
Berklee Study Abroad
Alternative Spring Break: Industry Tours and Trips
Get a side gig at Berklee through Student Employment.
Written, produced, edited, and music by Elizabeth Zinn
Recorded and engineered by Tony Brown
Interviews conducted with Kristin Snyder, Kathryn Hencir, and Haley Clay
All of our podcasts live atlifeaid.buzzsprout.com
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness
Massachusetts General Hospital Voice Center
Life Aid Episode One: Gives an overview of our FREE, ON-CAMPUS Performance Wellness Services.Written descriptions can be found at: https://www.berklee.edu/health-education
To schedule an appointment for any Performance Wellness service (Physical Therapy, Alexander Technique, Reiki, Nutrition) visit https://www.berklee.edu/health/student-wellness. Appointments can be made 10 days in advance beginning the first week of classes!
CREDITS:
Written by Elizabeth Zinn and Liv Nurmi
Produced, edited, and music by Elizabeth Zinn
Recorded and engineered by Tony Brown
Interview conducted with Christy Turnbow
All of our podcasts live at lifeaid.buzzsprout.com
Mental Health Awareness Week Showcase 2019 Videos
Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness
Spiritual Wellness Check-in Questions:
- Do I feel an overall sense of peace and wellbeing in my life?
- Do I believe my life to have direction and meaning?
- Do I act in accordance with my own values and beliefs?
- Do I experience love, joy, and fulfillment in my life?
- Do I practice meditation, pray, or engage in some type of growth practice?
Schedule a Reiki appointment here.
Meditate with Katalin on Tuesdays at 12pm and 1pm in The Loft (3rd floor of 921). Visit her website here.
Lessons to Lift Your Spirit with Jamie Fallon Smith:
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
Back Bay Fens and other parks in the Boston area
Fenway Victory Gardens
Student Clubs at Berklee
Written, produced, edited, and music by Elizabeth Zinn
Recorded and engineered by Tony Brown
Interviews conducted with Carolyn Wilkins, Katalin Matyus, and Jamie Fallon Smith
www.berklee.edu/diversity for information on the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, including Transgender Awareness Resources
Questions for Spiritual Wellness:
- Am I able to find the time to maintain healthy relationships with my friends and loved ones?
- Do I feel a sense of belonging to a group or a community at Berklee
- Am I able to express my beliefs, feelings and preferences in a way which is direct, honest, appropriate and respectful of others?
- Do I strive to learn about others and their cultural identities?
- Am I aware of and able to set and respect my own and others’ boundaries?
Resources:
Counseling
International Student Services
SAAVE
PulseOrlando Syllabus
Social Justice Toolbox
21 Social Justice Documentaries on Netflix
Written, produced, edited, and music by Elizabeth Zinn
Recorded and engineered by Tony Brown
Interviews conducted with Francie LaTour and Felistas Stella
Visit www.berklee.edu/mhaw for self-care tips and information about anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Emotional Wellness Check-In Questions:
- Am I able to recognize and manage different stressors in my life?
- Do I engage in self-exploration, reflection and self-improvement?
- Do I ask for help when I need it (from friends, family, or professionals)?
- Do I love and accept myself for who I am?
- Do I have a sense of control in my life and I am able to adapt to change?
Counseling Services is located at 54 Fenway. You can make an appointment in person or by calling 617-747-2310.
Berklee Counseling Services
FREE Suicide Prevention Resources:
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255
- Samaritans: Call 1-877-870-4673
Alcohol and Other Drug Community Resources:
BASICS: Berklee provides free assessments and counseling sessions to reduce risky behaviour and harmful consequences. Email AOD@berklee.edu for information.
eCHECKUP TO GO: Anonymous assessments of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use. Find them on our website: https://www.berklee.edu/aod/echeckup-to-go
Free Mental Health Screenings can be found at https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/berklee for:
- Alcohol Use
- Gambiling Behavior
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Bipolar
- Eating Disorders
- PTSD
- General Wellbeing Screening
Health And Wellness Calendar (Meditation, Yoga, other Programs)
15 Tips to Boost Your Emotional Wellness
Emotional Wellness ToolKit (NIH)
Emotional Well-Being Health Check
CREDITS:
Research Elizabeth Zinn
Writing Elizabeth Zinn
Editing Elizabeth Zinn
Music Elizabeth Zinn
Production Elizabeth Zinn
Recording Elizabeth Zinn and Tony Brown
Interviewees Kathleen Irving, LICSW
Daniel Goldberg, LICSW
Diana Cortes, ‘20
Visit our website at www.berklee.edu/health/student-wellness
This month’s podcast includes interviews with Leah Driscoll, Maria Cabane, and Leona Chau. Read more about them here: https://www.berklee.edu/health/about-us
Read more about the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week at www.berklee.edu/mhaw
Learn more about hearing protection at https://www.berklee.edu/health/hearing-protection-campaign
Learn more about counseling and how to schedule an appointment at https://www.berklee.edu/counseling
To learn more about Berklee’s Health Insurance, visit www.gallagherstudent.com/berklee
To schedule an appointment with Leona, visit https://www.berklee.edu/health/schedule-appointment
To schedule an appointment for any wellness service (Physical Therapy, Alexander Technique, Reiki, Nutrition) visit https://www.berklee.edu/health/student-wellness
See the calendar for all of our events, including Yoga and Meditation classes taking place in the Loft every week: https://www.berklee.edu/health/health-and-wellness-events-and-programs-calendar
CREDITS:
Research Elizabeth Zinn
Writing Elizabeth Zinn
Editing Elizabeth Zinn
Music Elizabeth Zinn
Production Elizabeth Zinn
Recording Elizabeth Zinn