Beyond The Lines: Recent Episodes
ECU Campus Recreation & Wellness
Beyond The Lines is a podcast created to talk about topics on our college campus that our students want to talk about. Each semester the season will be themed around a different topic that affects students from all walks.
“Adulting”, a standardized test of life that some of us didn’t know how to study for. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe Gabrielle gives us a glimpse into her life as she discusses her own hurdles of young adulthood while being neurodivergent. Zoe includes tips and tricks on how to improve time management and care for your neurodivergent loved one.
Oh “Where Does the Time Go?”, when life is moving too fast and you seem to struggle with making lemonade out of those pesky lemons that Life gave you. In this week’s episode Zoe Gabrielle tackles the topic of time management while spreading awareness on how neurodivergence can impact an individual’s everyday life. Zoe discloses her own experiences and provides insight on how to improve your daily tasks through accommodations, support from family & friends, and self-care. You won’t want to miss out on this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines.
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Francesc Miralles once said, “There's a whole world out there, even if I don't understand it.” for the host of Beyond the Lines, Zoe Gabrielle, hearing this sentiment, provoked deeper thought and inquiry. In this week’s episode, Zoe welcomes audience members back with the declaration of finding inspiration, adventure, and new perspectives in the newest season. All while highlighting diversity, equality, inclusion, and the desire for change. Join us in this week’s episode as Zoe discusses the topics for upcoming events for ECU, fun anecdotes, and progressive topics. Welcome to season 4 of Beyond the Lines.
On this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe sits down with,Tati Nicole. A recent ECU graduate looking to tell her story on how sincerity and compassion has carried her to this very moment. The episode begins with a sneak peek into Tati’s small reptile collection and ventures into her backstory of how she found beauty and empathy in adversity. In the Wild Side of Kindness, we are inspired by the twist turns that are accompanied with 20-somethings and we are reminded that everything is simply not always as it seems. As the episode comes to a close, we catch a glimpse of Tati’s social life in a speed round of 20 questions. You don’t want to miss this episode of Beyond the Lines, as we dive into the jungle of self-exploration, confidence, and a lending a helping hand.
During times of struggle it can be hard to ask for help, let alone retell the painful memories, but for Mark Lore he found the most strength and the will to overcome when faced with adversity. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe and Mark discuss world travel, music, and combating eating disorders. In this encouraging episode of Beyond the Lines, we begin with jet-setting tales of Europe as Mark recaps his time traveling as a military dependent. The episode continues as the pair delves into the subject of self-care and overcoming eating disorders. Nothing is off limits in this episode, as the audience gets an authentic look into the male perspective of daily stressors, body image, friendship, and growing up. We end the episode with a classic round of Shazam as Mark showcases his skills in all things Rock n Roll.
ECU provides several resource outlets for students struggling with eating disorders. If you are struggling, we encourage you to seek help. Please visit the link below for a list of support services: https://counselingcenter.ecu.edu/resources/self-help/
In this episode, Dylan and Jonathan Stancill discuss their friendship, brother relationship, and how they have used that to hold each other accountable, lift each other up, and go on to create their own business together while still balancing student life. Dylan is a student here at ECU and his brother, Jonathan, studies at Pitt Community College. In this podcast, they share lots of stories and examples on how having people in your life to hold you true to your word are so beneficial. They discuss the ups and downs and strategies of how they created their own business at such a young age. There is a lot of valuable information to take from this episode whether it be friendship, relationships, business, financial advice, and so much more-- be sure to give it a listen!
Have you ever taken a moment to truly observe your surroundings? Join our new host Zoe Gabrielle and her guests as they discuss occupying predominantly white spaces, and the effect it has had on them while attending a predominantly white university. The episode begins with intriguing introductions by her guests Tyanna Fuller, Sydney Frontanez, and Jarious Carter. The episodes continues as they discuss the disproportionate rate of minority students that attend the university and how to be an ally. As the episode comes to an end we are reminded of how we are all connected as living beings, and we are all entitled to being treated with kindness and compassion. A simple gesture, such as making extra space on the sidewalk, is used as analogy for creating a world where marginalized groups feel seen, heard, and validated. Be sure to give it a listen because you won’t want to miss out!
For BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ resources on campus, check out the links below:
Dr. Jesse R Peel LGBTQ Center: https://lgbtq.ecu.edu
Ledonia Wright Cultural Center: https://lwcc.ecu.edu
Change can be a hard, yet beautiful thing. We are still making our way through season three, but we would like to welcome Zoe Gabrielle as our new host! Zoe is a senior studying Theatre, Communications, and Film. Zoe discusses her transition to ECU, from college radio, to podcast editing, and now hosting. Her introduction is met with charming quips, sincerity, and plenty of puns. As the episode continues she goes into further detail about the continuation of season three and what to expect as she hosts the remainder of the season.
Notable mentions: As the episode comes to an end, Zoe ends the episode with a reminder that the world is better simply because we are uniquely ourselves.
If you are interested in being a guest contact ECU CRW on Instagram (@ecu_crw) or email Zoe Gabrielle at brownz19@students.ecu.edu.
You won’t want to miss out on what Zoe and her guests have to offer!
Today's episode is packed full of everything Well-Being. We are speaking with Steven Trotter, who is the Associate Director of Wellness & Fitness here at Campus Recreation & Wellness. Steven is an ACE health coach, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, medical exercise specialist, ACSM certified exercise physiologist, and Gallup certified strengths coach. He is knowledgeable on all things well-being, and he is here today to share what he knows with you. We are discussing everything: fitness, mindset, holistic practices, health coaching, and using your strengths. Steven uses his Gallup strengths certification to help clients discover their unique strengths and better understand how to use them in all aspects of life. We also discuss the five elements of Well-Being and how to effectively manage each of them. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of all things Well-Being, be sure to listen in to today's episode. You don't want to miss it!
Today we are talking to ECU’s very own Kate Freed! Kate is the Fitness Graduate assistant here at Campus Recreation & Wellness. You can find Kate helping with group fitness events, teaching classes, and getting our students certified to become group fitness instructors and personal trainers! Tune in to learn about how Kate has fully optimized her time as a student through undergrad and now grad school to get where she is today.
Kate is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer. Fitness has been a passion of hers for a long time now, and she loves the motivating and supportive atmosphere of the fitness community. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication while in undergrad at Clemson University, and is now here at ECU earring her Master's in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health and Health Behavior. Listen in to find out how Kate has used her strengths to develop the positive mindset that has navigated her through life thus far. This episode is full of beneficial information for students of all ages. You won't want to miss it.
Below are links to the books and podcasts mentioned by Kate:
The Joy of Movement- https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Joy-of-Movement-Audiobook/0593151453?source_code=GO1DH1331 0082090P1&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRok tS8SX8j6M3Y2zoxjoqv5g45aSWEDjAFSZdNHpZqPMGBnzARUNGwgRoCSbkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=a w.ds
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom- https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+four+agreements&gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRokiB_T0H5 m5wTgmiaxOJSHOD_pUCy5N6hEF8ppE6CBKDDqgUKXOqRcBoCd9wQAvD_BwE&hvadid=338569 266456&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009800&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2178741286873193769&hvtargi d=kwd-300963592711&hydadcr=15498_10339946&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7vdpuswsnt_e
Join us today to discuss all things supplements, vitamins, overall health, fitness, and more with Greenville’s own Total Nutrition! CJ Norwood is a co-owner of the store and is certified in Personal Training and Nutrition Science (CPT, CNC). Dillion Veneziana, a 5th year senior Exercise Physiology major here at ECU, as well as a Total Nutrition employee, joins us alongside CJ to give his own insight and experience with these topics.
As fitness, nutrition, and well-being are becoming more and more popular, fitness influencers are popping up all over the media giving their tips and tricks on how to “look like they do”. While it is fantastic that our health is being taken seriously, these new trends have come to be quite a problem. There are a lot of claimed magic pills, overnight supplements, “10-days-to-shredded-abs” workouts, and so much more that are leading people to believe that if they put this in their body or do this specific movement, they will get a quick result. Unfortunately that is not the case. Motivation to keep working out frequently declines after individuals realize the faulty claims of these fitness promotions. It has made the fitness and health community on social media a very toxic environment.
Today we are here to clear the air on these myths and provide you with the exact science behind these so-called “magic” supplements. We will go over how to actually use them, how they work in your body anatomically, and how you can better educate yourself before buying them. This episode is packed full of valuable information and resources on campus that you can use to learn more and reach your goals! This is definitely one you do not want to miss!
Jane Simmons is a personal trainer as well as a health and wellness influencer. She was a performance major here at East Carolina University. While at ECU, she learned all about show business, producing, advertising, and self-promotion. After graduation, she pursued show business in Florida and then decided to take a big jump, move to NYC, get her personal training certification, and start her career as a trainer. Since then, she has developed her own online business and started working for a company that she loves.
In this podcast, Jane discusses the growth process she has experienced over the last few years and how her time at school influenced current career. She offers listeners insightful advice on becoming who you're meant to be, and answers student questions focused on how to balance a busy life. This episode covers so many topics that are beneficial to individuals in all phases of life. This is an episode that you don't want to miss!
Join Skylar Smith this semester on Beyond the Lines where she discusses all things Health and Well-Being. She has lots of fantastic and knowledgeable guests lined up to come on the show and discuss these great topics! Many of the guests this season are former or current students, ECU professors, and Greenville locals! We will discuss fitness, nutrition, myths, tips and tricks, goal setting, scheduling, lifestyle, etc! Be sure to check out ECU_CRW on Instagram for updates or to send in recommendations on what you would like to hear!
En este episodio, estudiantes comparten lo que les preocupaba a ellos y a sus padres al ir a la universidad. La plática incluye temas de sus días normales, de las dificultades que enfrentaron, como se involucraron en la escuela afuera de sus círculos, y así compartir sus experiencias con otros estudiantes y sus padres.
Nance Mize shares her perspective on the ten years it took to open up the doors of the Student Recreation Center at ECU. The SRC opened it's doors to students in 1997, its grand opening came with many challenges. The SRC has recently been renamed to honor Richard R. Eakin and his wife, JoAnn. Eakin was ECU's fourth chancellor and played a major role in adding the SRC on campus.
Hunter Smith and Nia continue their conversation about getting to know other people at a young age, their feelings along the way, and share different perspectives regarding boundaries and dating in college.
Does anyone actually know what they're doing? What is love? What is realistic? Most importantly, are you happy and are you doing what is best for you? There may be no real rules to this whole dating thing but one thing is for sure - everything makes a little more sense with a little time.
Celebrate the opening of the Eakin Student Recreation Center in 1997 and come Live The Tradition. February 25th, 2021 will mark the 25th Annual Polar Bear Plunge! Registration for this event will open up Monday, February the 8th. The first 300 plungers will be guaranteed a free t-shirt after taking the plunge. Student Binta Touray and Dr. Gregory Corack share more about this event, its significance and why it is so special to the ECU community.
Maybe you just need someone to hold you accountable, or maybe you just need a friend to check-in with. ECU Well-Being Coaches will help you create a plan for your well-being based on your own values and belief system. Search 'ECU Well-Being Coaching' to sign up or to find more resources and information.
Always ask questions, because knowing someone can help you more than you know. Find happiness in your present while investing in your future. While staying true to yourself throughout this entire process may be difficult, don't lose yourself and don't only stick with what you know. Open your mind, open your heart. Have faith that you can accomplish anything and have anything you truly desire.
Dania & Oswaldo share their experience with friendships, networking, the daily grind to reach their goals, and breaking barriers as children of immigrant parents. Even through times of uncertainty, a go-getter mindset will help you accomplish just about anything.
To learn more about Athletic Training at East Carolina University Email crwathletictraining@ecu.edu or call (252 351-5489 to book an appointment with our ATs or for more information about this career field.
Working as a student can help you figure out what you want and how are you going to get there through the skills you acquire. No matter if it's a job you find locally or on campus, the experiences you have now can help you later in life. Think about what you are doing, and the purpose behind why you are doing things. Whether you work, volunteer or join a club - frame your future.
We are conditioned to think that there is no room for error. You're going to mess up in college and it's going to be okay, but how are you going to help yourself? You may have a plan when you walk on campus for the first time, but college is stressful, college is hard, so you have to know how to take care of yourself while you're doing it. Join us and listen to Jhanna's honest perspective and helpful advice.
All things reach an end, so what's after college? CRW Marketing Employees, Malinda Massey and Jennifer Godwin, share how they've gotten through their senior year thus far, what they look forward to, and how they plan to prepare for their job search as graduation approaches. Join us this episode as they share some tips and tricks for seniors on how to be successful during their last year in as an undergraduate student.
Come to college with an idea of what you'd like to do, but know it is okay to change your mind. Consider all of your options when you step on campus, socially and academically. Learn what works for you, and what you're passionate about. You're here to figure things out, and you never know who you'll impact. Before you know it, you'll blink and be a few steps away from graduation.
Season 2 introduction. Tune in to learn more about the realities of being a college student. The beautiful, the ugly, and all of the lessons in between. Welcome Pirates and all!
River shares her experience of being a transgender woman in college and the process of transitioning. She explains her experience in greek life, passing privilege, and how her friends and family reacted to the news. River is in the art school and will be entering her senior year in the fall.
Ethan shares his journey of addiction beginning at the age of 12 years old when a family member introduced him to marijuana. That led to a series of experimenting with many other forms of drugs to include pain killers and heroin. At one point in Ethan's journey, he was homeless and staying in a retail store's parking lot until he made the choice to get his life together and get clean. Ethan is on his way to law school and is excited about how he can keep telling his story to help other people in the future.
Being a first-generation college student has its challenges. Zechariah had to overcome financial difficulty and find his path through college and to find his way. Not only is Zechariah now thriving in college, but he has also started a student organization for first-generation students just like him. Hear more about Zechariah’s story of resiliency in today’s episode.
"I felt unworthy and alone, I was always cold and tired. Then came hospitals and treatment facilities. My eating disorder controlled me, but I did not let it define me. I learned to love myself again and bring awareness to what eating disorders truly are."
At a young age, Mackenzie was diagnosed with an eating disorder. This later affected her high school as she spent time in an in-patient treatment facility learning how to love herself again. She shares about her experiences in treatment and post-treatment and how she managed to not just get through college but thrive. She is an advocate for beating the stigma that society puts around eating disorders. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is February 24th - March 1st so we wanted to shed light on this topic that is not commonly talked about on college campuses.
"Life has always been a bumpy roller-coaster, it was tough at the bottom but I always had fun at the top. I lived, I cried and I learned to love and accept myself. I am unapologetically queer, and I am here.
"College was kind of wild for me. I failed classes, I almost dropped out of school, I abused drugs, I was drugged, I had a stalker, I was arrested and I experienced sexual violence."
Join Jahaad Carter as he talks about his coming out story as a queer male in today's society. Jahad struggles to find himself but after a roller-coaster adventure of life, he's strong, resilient and ready to empower the ECU community!
Sharing your story is the epitome of being resilient and real. Rachel speaks out on how she dealt with many issues. She abused drugs, she was drugged, she had a stalker, was arrested and experienced sexual violence throughout her early college experience. Rachel knew she needed help but didn't know exactly how or where to get it. Follow Rachel's journey of how she overcame many obstacles and has became a successful student, graduate assistant and person.
If you or someone you know has experienced any of the above issues, please contact ECU Cares at 252-737-5555 or ECU Counseling Center at 252-328-6661.
This show will talk about very sensitive topics. Students will share their stories about resiliency. As an East Carolina University student, if you or a loved one is in crisis, please call the ECU Counseling Center at 252-328-6661. If you are concerned about an individual, we encourage you to contact ECU Cares at 252-737-5555 or ecucares.ecu.edu.