Well Dukes: Recent Episodes
JMU UREC Health Promotion
Welcome to Well Dukes, a health and wellness podcast brought to you by UREC. Our mission is to provide information, programming and services to JMU students that helps them lead healthy and productive lives. With each episode you'll hear conversations that we hope may change what you know, how you think, and what you do in regard to your overall wellness. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. If you have a question about something we discuss or ideas for future episodes, you can send us a DM on social media @jmuwelldukes or email johns7mg@jmu.edu. Artwork created by Josh See and Michael Medline.
That'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!
Thinking 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.
Curious 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.
There'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.
Get 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.
This 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.
Feeling 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.
Wanting 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.
New 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!
Ever 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.
Get'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!
Curious 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.
Money 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.
Are 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.
Follow us on social media @jmuurec!
Katy 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 about JMU’s Pharmacy click here.
To contact the Shenandoah Women’s Health Care Center click here.
To learn more about birth control options, click here.
We'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 Opportunities
Follow us on social media @jmuurec!
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!
Resources
For more information on BMI --> click here!
For more on Body Image check out Season 1, episode 11
For more on Burnout check out Season 1, episode 30
For more on relationships check out Season 1, episode 19 and Season 2, episode 10
4/20 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!
Resources
Wellness Coaching --> Click here!
Tolerance Break Guide --> Click here!
Follow us on Social Media!
@jmuurec
Be Well, Dukes!
What did the grape say when it was crushed? Nothing it just let out a little wine! Join MaryGrace and Sonia Doulamis, Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, as they touch on the intricacies of alcohol consumption while testing your knowledge of common drinking myths like 'breaking the seal' and just how hydrating seltzers can be... plus some tips and tricks to help you get home safely!
Resources
Safe Rides --> Click Here!
UREC Wellness Coaching Services --> Click here!
Follow us on Social Media! @jmuurec
Be Well, Dukes!
In the words of Hannah Montana... "You'd be the right guy, and I'd be the best friend that you'd fall in love with in the end." Have you ever felt like your life is a movie? Where the music swells and the love of your life rides in on a horse to win you back and you get the Happily Ever After ending we've only seen in classic Disney movies!?
Yeah... neither have we. Join the Health Promotion team as they discusses the portrayal of sex and relationships in the media. MaryGrace is joined by Jordan McCann, Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health and Kate Becker-Mowery, one of the Wellness Instructors at UREC.
ResourcesRom Cons: Problematic Movie Romance Lessons (Youtube Video) --> Click here!
Health Promotion Programming --> Click here!Sexual Health Coaching --> Click here!
The Well Dukes Podcast won an award! We were the recipient of the 2022 Group Compass Award in the Visionary category. This award is for innovation in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Thank you to everyone that has been a guest and to our listeners for the support needed to make this podcast continue.
MaryGrace is joined by Lindsay Wigderson, Assistant Director for Aquatics and Safety, as they chat about all things spring break! As this will be the first "normal" spring break since the pandemic started, they will talk through the best ways to "Seas" your Spring Break whether you're traveling, going back to your hometown or enjoying a staycation in Harrisonburg. Enjoy your break, you deserve it!
Resources
The Healthy Minds Study --> click here!
Spring Breakers & Covid --> click here!
*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns.
MaryGrace is joined by Meaghan Travis (she/her), a group exercise instructor at UREC. Meaghan shares disordered behaviors often seen in gym culture and within the fitness community that lead to eating disorders and negative body image. They also discuss the perils of body and muscle dysmorphia.
Resources
Group Exercise classes --> click here!
Fitness and Personal Training --> click here!
HOPE team --> click here!
Follow us on Social Media! @jmuurec
Be Well, Dukes!
*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns.
MaryGrace is joined by Thomas O. (he/they) and Charlotte (she/her), two SOGIE peer educators. They share their own personal experiences, observations and opinions on the societal and external factors that impact body image. They also discuss the connection between gender expression and the ideal body norms that are unrealistic for so many people in the LGBTQ+ community.
Resources
SOGIE webpage --> click here!
SOGIE Instagram --> click here!
JMU HOPE Team --> click here!
Tune in as MaryGrace and Jordan McCann (Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health) give some pro-tips to heartbreak in your 20s. College can be a fun time to date, but when you catch the feels... it can be hard to bounce back! Learn from the mistakes we made and how you can practice some healthy coping mechanisms if you find yourself with a broken heart. In the wise words of Taylor Swift, "Don't blame me, love made me crazy".
Resources
Want to get busy with some exercise? Check out UREC Group Exercise classes --> click here!
Listen to the TED Talk this episode was inspired by --> click here!
Interested in getting more involved on campus or diving into a hobby? Click here!
Tim Howley joins the podcast to discuss the solution to your New Year's Resolution, the Mentorship through Exercise program! Tune in to hear how to find an effective stress outlet through regular physical activity while networking with the faculty and staff members of JMU. Mentorship has been shown to effectively connect students to faculty on their campus brings in a way that has the potential to increase the students’ sense of belonging to the campus community. Rebecca Lebedun also joins us to share why she is taking part of this program as a mentor.
Resources
Mentorship through Exercise - click here!
Follow us on Social Media! @jmuurec
Be Well, Dukes!
Everyone needs a Finals Survival Guide! Have you made yours yet?
Pick up some pro-tips from Luke Waits, a UREC Wellness Instructor and Resident Assistant, and Sonia Doulamis, Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention. Start building healthy study habits through setting boundaries, managing your time and getting adequate sleep instead of falling into the trap of prescription stimulant misuse and pulling all-nighters.
Resources
Substance Misuse Coaching click here!JMU Campus Pantry click here!
UREC Group Exercise Scheduleclick here!Learning Strategies Instruction: Study Skills click here!Learning Strategies Instruction: Improving Your Time Management click here!JMU Study Spaces click here!
To learn more about Sleep listen to S1 Ep. 23 - Sleep
Additional resource on the importance of sleep click here!
To learn more about Prescription Stimulants listen to S1 Ep. 26 - Prescription Stimulants
Additional resource on Prescription Stimulant Misuse in College Students click here!
Follow us on Social Media! @jmuurec
Be Well, Dukes!
All vibes are welcome here! This week's episode is focused on an issue that doesn't always present itself as an issue at first - Toxic Positivity. Join Veronica Whalen Jones, Associate Director for UREC Health Promotion, and Cassidy Mechalske, Coordinator for the Dean of Students and a member of the JMU Rebound team for a conversation on why being all smiles all the time isn't realistic.
Resources
Dean of Students: REBOUND click here!
UREC Wellness Coaching Services click here!
Counseling Center click here!
Student Activities and Involvement click here!
Follow us on Social Media!
@jmuurec & @jmuwelldukes
Be Well, Dukes!
Join your host, MG, along with Alex Sreng and Rachel Barnhart as we talk through gym etiquette while providing resources for students who may feel intimidated by walking into UREC alone. Tune in whether you are an exercise fanatic or you are just curious about starting to exercise and want to learn a little more about the gym culture at JMU!
Resources
Fitness Orientation click here!
Personal Trainer click here!
JMU Fitness Club click here!
JMU CHAARG click here!
UREC Equipment Rentals click here!
UREC Adventure Rentals click here!
UREC Group Exercise click here!
UREC Facilities (including building layout/photos) click here!
Follow us on Social Media!
@jmuurec & @jmuwelldukes
Be Well, Dukes!
Are you curious about cannabis? This budding industry is growing in our country and legislation has recently changed in Virginia, but what does that mean for students on campus? Listen in as we plant the seed about dosing, reducing harm, and what a cannabis overdose looks like. Paige Hawkins, Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist at JMU, is curious about cannabis too. Paige believes there is a lot to learn, and a lot we can learn from one another. In this episode we discuss a few important topics with the goal of empowering students to ask questions and have an intentional plan before living the high life.
Resources
Wellness Coaching click here!
JMU Amnesty Policy click here!
JMU Student Handbook (see "Drugs") click here!
National Institute of Health's Monitoring the Future click here!
Curious about Cannabis podcast click here!
Follow us on Social Media!
@jmuurec & @jmuwelldukes
Email your burning questions to johns7mg@jmu.edu
Be Well, Dukes!
When was the last time you ate a vegetable?? Yeah MaryGrace can't remember either... tune in to learn some pro-tips when it comes to eating healthy while in college! Join our guests Rebecca Lebedun (M.S. in Nutrition), Interim Coordinator for Sexual and Relationship Health and Payton Mahoney, Wellness Instructor and President of the JMU Dietetic Association as they break down the complexity of nutrition!
The Pantry - click here!
Health Center: Nutrition Services - click here!
Cooking Classes & Demonstration Kitchen - click here!
Dietetics Association - click here!
JMU Dining Services - Health & Wellness - click here!
Follow us on Social Media!
@jmuurec & @jmuwelldukes
Be Well, Dukes!
On average, 50% of sexually active people will test positive for an STI by the age of 25... will you be one of them? Do you know what to do if you are? On this week’s episode we are talking through the stigma of STIs with Carly Sines (Wellness Instructor) and our previous host, Jordan McCann (Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health).
This episode will give you the rundown of the most common STIs - Herpes, HPV, and Chlamydia (oh my!) - and what to do if you test positive for one of them. The knowledge is infectious and STIs are not the way you want to go viral.
Check out the JMU University Health Center's STI Testing information --> here.
Follow us on Social Media!
@jmuurec & @jmuwelldukes
Be Well, Dukes!
Join MaryGrace and Kate as they discuss how you can unlock the secret to better sex! This episode dives in to the key components you need to stop having mediocre sex, whether you are in a committed relationship or you prefer hookups. Tune in to learn more!
Resources
If you need to talk to someone or want to learn more about sexual assault resources, check out Victim Advocacy Services --> here
To learn more about Sexual Health Coaching or scheduled an appointment, click --> here
For Safer Sex Supplies, click --> here
Follow us on Social Media!
@jmuurec & @jmuwelldukes
Be Well, Dukes!
We are back with some exciting changes and updates! The Office of Health Promotion and Well-being, formally known as The Well, has moved and is now Health Promotion at UREC! Jordan and your new host, MaryGrace, kick off this season to explain all the new changes and updates to health promotion programs and services.
Check out the links below to learn more about some of the services that have changed:
Health Promotion at UREC , including Green Dot and Wellness Coaching click --> here
Victim Advocacy, now at the Counseling Center, click --> here
Safer Sex Supplies and Online Ordering - click --> here
Be Well, Dukes!
Our last episode of the year! We did it! Thanks for sticking with us, Dukes. Join Jordan, Michael Rybak (JMU CSPA Program), and Viriya Lim (Well Peer, JMU '21) as they discuss the end of the year, perfectionism, and burnout as college students! They discuss what it's like to feel burnout, how it effects our mental and physical health, and how perfectionism might effect us more than we think!
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here.
Be Well Dukes! Happy Summer!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
*Note: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Join Veronica Jones (Interim Director for Health Promotion & Well-Being) and Javay da BAE, the Millennial Sexpert, for a candid conversation about how sexual assault impacts us all, how to support friends and loved ones who have experienced sexual assault, and learn more about the best things to say in support of your loved ones.
For more information on sexual assault, as well as a 24/7 national hotline, please visit the Rape, Assault, and Incest National Network (RAINN) website --> here.
Click ~here~ for Javay's website and ~here~ for her Millennial Sexpert website. You can also follow Javay on Instagram @millenialsexpert and @javaydabae.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here.
Be well, Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Students who use cannabis, and continue to use cannabis, typically find some aspect of their use beneficial. Over time, some students may have difficulty finding balance in their life with cannabis. Everything has pros and cons. And cannabis, like many things, can cause dependency.
Whether students want to stop using cannabis or find more balance in their life, a little support can go a long way. Join Paige Hawkins, Alcohol and Other Drug Early-Intervention Specialist as she speaks to Dan, a current JMU student who earlier this semester participated in JMU’s Reflections program. Learn about this free, confidential service and hear how Dan’s unique experience with cannabis evolved. Dan’s desire, commitment, and journey toward is change is inspiring.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here.
If you’d like to learn more about Reflections (now Wellness Coaching) or to make an appointment click --> here
If you’d like to consider taking a cannabis tolerance break, using an online guide visit https://www.uvm.edu/health/t-break-take-cannabis-tolerance-break
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
You may have heard about survivor advocacy but what does an advocate do for someone who has experienced power-based personal violence? Join Chloe Dauer (CSPA Practicum Student) and Veronica Jones (Interim Director of Health Promotion and Well-Being) in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They explore the role of an advocate in supporting a survivor, how someone can become an advocate regardless of their field, and how to prevent burnout in a helping field.
Find JMU's Survivor Advocacy website --> here.
The Collins Center (Harrisonburg) can be found --> here.
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) --> here.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here.
Be well, Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Many college students have heard about or know someone who has used prescription stimulants to help them study, have fun, or get through college more easily. But how do these substances interact with our bodies when we don't use them correctly or even need them? Join Mindy Koon and the JMU Counseling Center's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Renee Crosswhite as they discuss prescription stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin. Learn how these drugs affect the brain and body, what happens when they're used in combination with other substances, and the role they're playing in college students' lives.
If anything discussed in this episode, causes concern for you or someone you know, please visit the JMU Counseling Center's website for more information or to make an appointment to talk with a staff member -->here.
Interested in the data discussed? You can learn more about the National Survey of Drug Use and Health ---> here
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here.
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
So many people have a story about sex ed in middle or high school that they remember, for better or worse. On this episode, Mikayla Comer interviews two Well Peers, Nora and Carly. They reflect back to their high school sex ed experience and share what that experience was like for them and how it has impacted them as college students. This episode also explores the importance of comprehensive sex education and why it's necessary for young adults.
Find the link to the Safer Sex Supplies Custom Order form --> here.
And here's the link to make a Sexual Health Coaching appointment --> here!
Sex Education Article --> here.
Find a full transcript to this episode --> here.
Be well, Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
We often hear about the drinking culture at JMU. What do we mean by that? How do our perceptions of what is or is not part of our campus culture impact our choices? Join Ty Greenough (Graduate Assistant for Alcohol and Other Drug Early Intervention) and Brooke (Well Peers, JMU '21) as they discuss what drinking has to do with being a Duke, how drinking might change over time, drinking buddies, and meaningful memories and friendships. They both share their experiences with what it means to be a Duke and how that intersected with college drinking culture.
Get more information about and make an appointment for Reflections --> here.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here.
Be well, Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Don't snooze on this week's episode of the Well Dukes podcast! Luke Waits (Well Peers) interviews Jordan McCann (Interim Associate Director of Health Promotion and Well-Being) about all things sleep: tips and tricks for better sleep hygiene, what goes on in our brain when we sleep, and why blue light right before bed might not be the best.
For more tips on how to improve your sleep, visit the National Sleep Foundation's website at --> this link.
To watch the TED Talk by Dr. Matthew Walker referenced in this episode, click --> this link.
For a full episode transcript, click --> here.
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
March is National Nutrition Month! Well Peer Hanna Serrano interviews Michele Cavoto, a registered dietitian here at JMU. They discuss what "personalize your plate" means, what diet culture is and how college students are influenced, and serve up the facts on the difference between a nutritionist and dietitian. Lastly, Michele gives some great advice for anyone that is thinking they want to start a "diet" and how to make decisions when it comes to eating healthy.
To learn more about nutrition, check out the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.
To learn more about Michele and the services she offers or how to make an appointment, click --> here.A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here. Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
It's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week! Erin Williams (JMU Counseling Center) chats with The Well's graduate students Aj and Chloe about the different types of eating disorders, behaviors to look for in friends or peers, and resources available to JMU students.
- National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) information click --> here
- JMU Helping Overcome Problems with Eating and Exercise (H.O.P.E Team) - https://www.jmu.edu/healthcenter/TheWell/hope-multiregion.shtml
- JMU Counseling Center - https://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/self-help/eating_issues/index.shtml
A full transcript of this episode can be found --> here
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
On this episode, Well Peer Bryson Via interviews Katy MacDonald, a JMU women's health nurse practitioner. Katy explains the differences between herpes simplex virus one and two, how common herpes is and debunks some common transmission myths!
For more information on the herpes simplex virus, visit the CDC's fact sheet and other resources --> here.
If you'd like to talk to someone about concerns over herpes, schedule an appointment for sexual health coaching. More information can be found --> here.Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @JMUWellDukes!
Be Well, Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Need to define the relationship? Listen in as our guests, Andrew O'Brien from the JMU Well Peers and Megan Moore, a senior COMM studies major, have a conversation about hooking up and relationships on college campuses. What does "hooking up" even mean these days? Do people even use pick-up lines anymore? What are the assumptions we all have about what relationships should look like compared to what they actually tend to look like?
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Lend a helping hand... to yourself! Our guest is Javay da Bae, A.K.A. The Millennial Sexpert, a JMU Alum ('16) pursuing a Master's degree in human sexuality studies. She and Jordan have a candid conversation about masturbation and orgasms. Why do people masturbate? What happens when we orgasm? What do they feel like? How many different kinds are there?! Tune in to find out!
You can follow and learn more from Javay on Instagram at @millennialsexpert or Twitter at @JavaydaBAE. Or check out her website at www.themillennialsexpert.com.
Don't forget to also follow us @JMUWellDukes to learn about upcoming sexual health events.
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, so we want to have an episode dedicated to talking about what it is and how often we see it. Our guest is Chloe Dauer, a graduate student in the JMU College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) program. She and Jordan discuss how stalking behaviors are often masked as normal, especially in the media we watch.
To learn more about stalking statistics and resources, check out SPARC's website --> here. Or check out their social media at @followuslegally.
If you, or someone you know is experiencing stalking, advocates in the Counseling Center can help support you. Learn more --> here.
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Well Dukes is back for another semester! We're taking it back a step to answer the questions who are we and what do we do? Join hosts Jordan McCann (Interim Associate Director of Health Promotion & Well-Being, she/her) and Mikayla Comer (Health Promotion Coordinator, she/her) as they discuss what The Well is, what services we provide, and why students may want to use them.
They each share their own experiences of getting into health promotion, including how Mikayla is using her health sciences degree from JMU ('17) to help current Dukes!
- The Well has been changed to UREC Health Promotion, found --> here
- Follow us @jmuwelldukes on Instagram.
- To schedule an appointment for Reflections or Sexual Health Coaching (now Wellness Coaching at UREC), click --> here
- Have questions about The Well or this podcast? Email us at welldukes@jmu.edu.
Be Well, Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
That's a wrap on Season 1! In this week's episode, Jordan and Aj have a short conversation about how the Well Dukes Podcast got its start, the motivation behind it, and answer their own fun questions so you all can get to know them a little bit better! We hope everyone has a wonderful winter break and join us in January for Season 2!
Be Well Dukes!
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here.
The Well’s Website has now moved to UREC and can be found under Health Promotion
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
What do you know about hemp and cannabis? Join Ty Greenough (Graduate Assistant for Substance Misuse) as he talks with two JMU professors, Dr. Daniel Downey, Professor of Environmental, Nuclear, & Analytical Chemistry, and Dr. Samuel Morton, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, about the nuances of the cannabis plant, the differences between hemp and marijuana, and what that means for farmers around the Shenandoah Valley. They will share about some of the research they are doing in partnership with the greater community and why that work is important to the future of the hemp industry.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here.
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
As we gear up for the end of the fall season, let's take some time to practice gratitude! Join Mikayla Comer (Health Promotion Coordinator, The Well), Holly Williams (Well Peer JMU '21), and Hanna Serrano (Well Peer) as they have a short discussion about gratitude. What is gratitude other than just saying "thank you?" How do I actively practice it? What is there to be thankful for during such hard times? All of this and more on this week's episode! Have a great break, Dukes!
A full transcript for this week's episode can be found here.
Resources
Link to Article: “Giving Thanks Makes You Happier”
https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
This week's episode explores the intersectionality and the significance in Trans Day of Remembrance and why it is important to amplify trans voices and celebrate their accomplishments and identities. Join JMU SOGIE Volunteer Students as they remember and celebrate the trans lives lost this year.
Opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of The Well or JMU.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here.
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Hey there Dukes! Join Jordan McCann (Interim Associate Director of the Well), Veronica Jones (Interim Director of the Well, Health Promotion, and Well-Being), and Sydney Harrell (Well Peers) as they discuss body image and how it affects all of us. They have some really great advice for everyone this week, so take a listen! And remember, be Well Dukes.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here.
Resources
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
https://haescommunity.com/
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Join Mikayla Comer (Health Promotion Coordinator, the Well), Brooke Anderson (Well Peers, JMU '21), MaryGrace Johnson (Graduate Assistant, Union Programming), and Elise Candelario (JMU University Program Board) as they discuss how stress can affect the body! It's the perfect time in the semester to have this conversation. Listen and learn about how stress affects the body, what differentiates positive and negative coping strategies, and some good reminders to have in your back pocket for when you feel overwhelmed!
The link to the transcript can be found here.
Resources:
National Institute of Healthhttps://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/stress#:~:text=Stress%20is%20a%20physical%20and,sleep%20disorders%2C%20and%20other%20symptoms.
Mayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/basics/stress-basics/hlv-20049495
On-Campus Resources and Activities for Stress-Management:JMU Counseling Center Virtual Resources - https://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/virtual_resources.shtml
UREC - https://urecregister.jmu.edu/
Student Activities - https://info.jmu.edu/studentactivities/
UPB - https://info.jmu.edu/upb/
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Join The Well's AOD Team as they talk all things alcohol tolerance and blackout related. Ty Greenough (JMU '18) is the Graduate Assistant for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention and he's having a discussion with two returning guests - Mindy Koon and Paige Hawkins. Mindy is the Assistant Director for AOD and Paige is back to share her experiences being a facilitator of the Reflections program. They'll explore perceived drinking norms, highly individualized tolerance, blackouts, awareness, and intention when drinking. You won't want your memory to blackout with this one!
To learn more about Reflections and how to schedule an appointment click here. If you have feedback or questions about this episode, email us at welldukes@jmu.edu.
A link to the transcript can be foundhere. Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Want to know how you can be an effective bystander and help others? In this episode, Jordan has a conversation with Lorie Miller (former Senior Assistant Director for Reservations and Events at UREC) and Aaliyah McLean (JMU '20 & Racial Equity Coordinator) about their experiences with Green Dot, JMU's violence prevention program. They share their tips for students on how to use the 3 D's of Green Dot and how we can all apply them in a variety of settings.
The link for the transcript to this episode can be found here.
If you'd like a Green Dot training or Overview talk for your club, organization, or friend group, use this link for more information: https://www.jmu.edu/healthcenter/sexual-violence-prevention/Green-dot.shtmlor email us at welldukes@jmu.edu.
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Porn. We know it's out there and we're talking about it. In this episode, Jordan has a conversation with Dr. Matt Ezzell, Associate Professor of Sociology at JMU, and two recent alum, Salma Basnet (JMU '20) and Farah Schneider (JMU '20). Dr. Ezzell shares his research on pornography consumption in college and the effects it has on our own sexual selves, as well as our society.
So how do we go from pornography research to Karl Marx to OnlyFans? Listen to find out!
Dr. Ezzell's Research and Publications: https://www.jmu.edu/socanth/people/ezzellmb.shtml
A link to the transcript can be found here.Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
SOGIE is back for another episode! Join Vic, the SOGIE Educational Coordinator and volunteers Lynn, Fadia, and TJ as they discuss the myths and misconceptions about “Coming Out”. You'll hear their tips and tricks on how to receive someone coming out, navigating coming out in different spaces, and lastly their own personal experiences and stories.
A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here.
Check out all the great events and opportunities SOGIE has to offer by following them on social media @JMU.SOGIE.
LGBTQ+ Films/Media referenced in this episode:
- "Love, Simon" - Movie
- "Out" - Pixar Short Film
- "Pose" - TV Series
- "Disclosure" - Documentary
- "EastSiders" - TV Series
- "Atypical" - TV Series
- "Dear Evan Hansen" - Musical
- "The Politician" - TV Series
- Ryan Murphy Productions - TV Production Company
LGBTQ+ Icons/Figures referenced in this episode:
- Kitt Williamson - Actor and Filmmaker
- Indya Moore - Actor and Model
- Bridgette Lundy-Paine - Actor
- Ben Platt - Actor, Singer, Songwriter
- Alok Vaid-Menon - Writer, Performance Artist, Media Personality
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Have you been curious about the ABCs of LGBT? This episode of Well Dukes is hosted by the staff of SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, & Expression) Programming. Listen in as they go over the basics of queer identities. Jennifer Iwerks (Assistant Director), Cassidy Mechalske (Graduate Assistant), and Vic Tedrow (Student Coordinator) talk through the acronym and give some context on what it’s like to be LGBTQ+.
Learn more about SOGIE by following them on social media @jmu.sogie!
This episode's transcript can be found here.
Resources
Emily Quinn Talk "The way we think about biological sex is wrong": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stUl_OapUso
Gender Unicorn: https://transstudent.org/gender/ Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Join Jordan McCann (Interim Associate Director of the Well) and Jackie Hieber (Staff Clinician at the JMU Counseling Center and former Assistant Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy in the Well) as they discuss the concept of sexual citizenship. What is it? How does it relate to you? How do you start exploring your own sexual projects and thinking critically about your sexual geographies? How is sex like a car? Learn the answers to all these questions and more in this week's episode!
The link to the transcript for this episode can be found here.
Resources:
Book Citation:
Hirsch, J.S. & Khan, S. (2020). Sexual citizens: A landmark study of sex, power, and assault on campus (1st ed.). New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.
You can buy this book on Amazon or check it out from the JMU Library!
Want to talk to someone about your sexual project? Schedule an appointment for sexual health coaching on MyJMUChart.
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Let's talk about sex, baby! This episode is a little longer but our guests love talking about sex. In fact, it's their job! Join Jordan McCann (our interim Associate Director for Health Promotion and Well-Being), Mikayla Comer (our Health Promotion Coordinator), and Andrew O'Brien (our Well Peers Practicum Student) in a conversation about STIs and Safer Sex Supplies that will help you stay healthy and keep your peace of mind throughout your sexual experiences! They'll go into topics such as what types of safer sex supplies we have free for students at JMU, what differentiates STIs from each other, and how STI prevention draws some strikingly similar parallels to some other current events related to health that we have going on...
A full transcript with links to resources can be found here.
Resources
Interested in scheduling a sexual health coaching appointment or have a specific question about sex? Email our sexpert, Jordan, at mccan3jl@jmu.edu.
Want free condoms? Order here --> JMU Safer Sex Stations
Need more information on STI testing? Check out UHC STI Testing Info
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Mindy Koon, The Well's Assistant Director for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention chats with Paige Hawkins who facilitates the Reflections Program in The Well and Dr. Magali Laitem from the University Counseling Center. They discuss what self-medication is and how it can impact one’s life, as well as what self-care is and how it can be an important area to develop, especially in our current times.
A full transcript for this episode can be found here.
Resources
For more information on the Reflections program at JMU, click here.
JMU Counseling Center's information can be found here or follow them on Instagram at @jmucc_canines or Facebook JMU Counseling Center.
The Personal Assessment Wheel for Well-Being & Self-Care can be found here.
Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.
Here it is! Our very first episode! We recorded this episode right before classes started while we were still waiting with cautious optimism for the start of the semester.
While we have removed some pieces that are sensitive to the Sept. 1st announcement, we wanted to keep this episode as we acknowledge many students are continuing to live in the Harrisonburg community and among one another.
We figured we needed to address the obvious and start off with a discussion about what life is going to be like for JMU students this semester. Jordan McCann, our interim Associate Director chats with the University Health Center's own Dr. Guertler, MD about what students can continue doing as they experience being around others more. Dr. Guertler shares what this time has been like for him in his role and his hopes for the Madison Experience moving forward.
Full episode transcript can be found here.
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Be Well Dukes!
All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.