Friends of Gators: Recent Episodes
Friends of Gators
Friends of Gators is a weekly podcast dedicated to engaging with University of Florida students about mental health problems they're facing.
A fun conversation of "would you rather" with Chris, DK, and Maskquerade. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgator
We all get upset, we all get angry. It's part of being human. Finding an effective strategy to manage these feelings is important. Chris, DK, Faith, and Maskquerade are on to discuss. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgator
University can be a crazy time in life, and there is no short of strange and funny stories from Chris, Faith, and Maskquerade this episode. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgator
Relationships and love can be complex, and no one is a master, but perhaps Chris, DK, Faith, and Maskquerade can shed a bit of light on the subject. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgator
A personal look at depression. Chris, Rob, Faith, and Maskqueradeare on to discuss.
(Disclaimer: if you are depressed reach out to UF's health and wellness center: https://counseling.ufl.edu/dealing-with-depression/)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgators
In a world of seemingly endless possibilities what fun stuff is there to do a bit closer to home? Chris, DK, and Faith are on to discuss.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgators
Since Covid-19 began we have all been challenged to remain sane in the confines of our own home. What can we do to make quarantine a bit more bearable? How can we handle a life of long-distance relationships and work? Rob, Maskquerade, and Faith are on to discuss.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgators
Sometimes work piles up and the ensuing crunch time can be anxiety inducing and physically exhausting. How to manage these stresses? How to avoid them? Rob, Chris, DK, and Faith are on to discuss:
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Knowing when to put your needs first is important in any relationship, but accusations of selfishness can be common. How does one tell the difference between being selfish or self-nurturing? How should we deal with those that require more from us then we can provide? Maskquerade, Rob, Chris, and Faith are on to discuss:
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Keeping up to task with school is always important, but what should we do on our off days? Maskquerade, DK, and Faith discuss some fun things to do around Gainesville.
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Distractors are a constant fact in all of our lives; what is the best way to mange them? And what things may motivate us to do better and fulfill our goals? Maskquerade, DK, Faith, and special guest Maka are on to discuss:
Music: "Skyline" by Makamusic and Madelina Rose.
Maka's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makaxmusic/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofgators
Figuring out who we are is a question we all struggle with. But the road to self discovery is often paved in the questions of who should we be? And how do we get there? Maskquerade, DK, Chris, and Faith are on to discuss:
Music: "Meet Me By The Bay" by Sonny Ebsary.
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Today we will talk about time management and the best strategies to achieving your most productive self. Maskquerade and Faith are on to discuss.
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Peer pressure is a simple fact we all must face, both from others and from within ourselves. How best can we deal with these complex and contradicting expectations? Rob, Maskquerade, and Chris are on to discuss.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FriendsofGators
Music: Gavotte en Roundeau 4th Lute Suite
Faced with triggers from school, family, and work, anxiety is omnipresent and is not as simple as many believe. Rob, Maskquerade, and DK are on to discuss.
In the wake of Covid-19 students at the University of Florida and universities across the country are finding it hard to separate the rigorous requirements of school and the activities that make life worth living. Chris, Maskquerade, and DK are on to discuss.