Podcasts by CWC Talks
CWC Talks is a podcast devoted to honest conversations about mental health and wellness in college and beyond. Episodes feature a variety of topics relevant to undergraduate and graduate students, from racism to managing panic attacks to developing resources for hard times.
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Nutrition and Mental Health from 2022-04-29T04:00
Olivia and Chelsea chat with registered dietitian Susannah Folsom about how food can impact your mood and improving your gut and brain health!
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Relationships 101: Relationships at Work from 2022-04-21T04:00
In this week’s episode, Chelsea and Olivia sit down with Dr. Rosa West to talk about relationships at work, how to set boundaries and have difficult conversations with colleagues.
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ListenRecovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse from 2022-03-31T04:00
Olivia talks with Debbie Hatfield and Michelle Alexander about childhood sexual abuse and how it can impact you as an adult and your future relationships.
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ListenLet's Get Moving! from 2022-03-10T05:00
Olivia and Chelsea speak to Darcie Burde and Leah Shelley at UF's Rec Sports about the difference between exercise and physical movement and how engaging in activity impacts your overall mental ...
ListenAm I Hispanic Enough? from 2022-02-24T05:00
Recorded during Hispanic Heritage month, Chelsea talks to Joanna Roberts and Olivia Pitkethly about what it means to be Hispanic, carrying multiple identities and encountering prejudice in unlik...
ListenGraduate Students and Mental Health from 2022-02-07T13:38:41
Chelsea talks with UF grad students Jacqueline Aenlle, Jaime Harsell, Reba Liddy, and Murielle Gammons about some of the unique challenges of grad school - including balancing different roles, i...
ListenWhat Does It Mean To Be a First Gen Student? from 2022-01-20T05:00
Chelsea and Olivia speak to Katie Usrey, a CWC AWARE ambassador, about her experience as a first generation student, the challenges and the benefits and how she has navigated life at UF.
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ListenThe Art of Public Speaking from 2022-01-06T05:00
Chelsea and Olivia talk to author Taylor Williams about public speaking in its many forms, how our socialization has been impacted by the pandemic and how we can continue to "show up" for oursel...
ListenRelationships 101: Healthy Communication from 2021-12-09T05:00
Counselors Olivia and John Pitkethly have a few laughs and discuss healthy ways to communicate in a relationship.
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Relationships 101: Roommate Relationships from 2021-11-24T05:00
In this week’s episode, Chelsea and Olivia talk to Dr. Stephani Jahn and AWARE ambassador Sage Schaefer about roommate relationships, managing expectations and having difficult conversatio...
ListenThe World of ADHD, Part Two from 2021-11-11T05:00
In the second part of our ADHD series, Chelsea and Olivia again speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Joanna Roberts, and Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Saloni Taneja about different options ...
ListenThe World of ADHD, Part 1 from 2021-10-28T04:00
In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, Chelsea and Olivia speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Joanna Roberts, and Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Saloni Taneja about many of the ways ADHD can man...
ListenFilipino-American Identity and Mental Health from 2021-10-14T13:23
We are releasing this episode of CWC Talks in celebration of of Filipino-American History Month. In this episode we talk with UF alumni Bea Villanueva about the unique intersection of Filipino-A...
ListenTime Management&Sleep Habits from 2021-10-06T04:00
In this episode Chelsea talks with Roselind Brown from GatorWell about her favorite tips and advice for improving your sleep habits and time management. ...
ListenRelationships 101: Emotional Abuse from 2021-09-23T04:00
CWC Talks kicks off our Fall 2021 season with a Relationships 101 series. We talk with local therapist Debbie Hatfield and CWC counselor Hailey Brown on the topic of emotional abuse and explore ...
ListenIs There an Antidote for Shame? w/Kate Wrench and Lorena Colina from 2021-07-08T18:45
Where does shame come from, why does it exist, how does it affect us, and how does it differ from guilt? Olivia and Chelsea talk with mental health counseling interns Kate Wrench and Lorena Coli...
ListenIs There an Antidote for Shame? w/Kate Wrench and Lorena Colina from 2021-07-08T18:45
Where does shame come from, why does it exist, how does it affect us, and how does it differ from guilt? Olivia and Chelsea talk with mental health counseling interns Kate Wrench and Lorena Colina ...
ListenExploring the Dimensions of Wellness from 2021-07-01T04:00
In this episode Chelsea talks with GatorWell Health Promotion Specialist Samantha Evans about the Dimension of Wellness, how GatorWell supports students, and "building your strengths". Visit Listen
What is Art Therapy? from 2021-06-17T04:00
Therapy can be more than just talking, it can be art! In this episode, Olivia Pitkethly talks to Deanna Barton, a board certified art therapist, who will discuss unique interventions she utilize...
ListenAddiction, Substance Abuse,&College from 2021-06-10T04:00
In this episode Olivia talks with CWC clinicians about substance abuse and addiction in college and how to get help.
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ListenQueer Community&Identity w/ Sandi Perls from 2021-06-03T13:02
Join Chelsea as she talks with the fabulous Sandi Perls about finding queer community and identity and finding yourself. A video of this interview is available on our YouTube channel at Listen
Psychiatry&Medication w/ Nicole Karcinski from 2021-05-27T13:32
Olivia talks with Nicole Karcinski, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with UF's Student Health Care Center Psychiatry, about the intersection of mental health, therapy, psychiatry a...
ListenWhat is Counseling? w/ Liv Houston&Perry Peace from 2021-05-20T04:00
Perry Peace’s counseling website: Peace Counseling & Consulting, LLC, Perry Peace, PhD, LMHC (peacecounselingllc.com)
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ListenWhat is Counseling? w/ Liv Houston&Perry Peace from 2021-05-20T04:00
Perry Peace’s counseling website: Peace Counseling&Consulting, LLC, Perry Peace, PhD, LMHC (peacecounselingllc.com) Find a therapist or blogs about counseling and mental health: Psychology Today: ...
ListenCreating Counter-Narratives w/ Rakeem Robinson&Jon Parker from 2021-05-13T04:00
Join Sara Nash, Jon Parker and Rakeem Robinson as they talk about what "creating counter-narratives" means for your mental health and the upcoming event of the same name Rakeem is coordinating f...
ListenCreating Counter-Narratives w/ Rakeem Robinson&Jon Parker from 2021-05-13T04:00
Join Sara Nash, Jon Parker and Rakeem Robinson as they talk about what "creating counter-narratives" means for your mental health and the upcoming event of the same name Rakeem is coordinating for ...
ListenCommon Sexual Concerns w/ Dr. Hannah Warshowsky from 2021-04-01T04:00
Join Dr. Nash and Dr. Hannah Washowsky for a candid talk about a myriad of myths surrounding sex.
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ListenDeath of a Parent with Savannah Tucker from 2021-03-18T04:00
Savannah Tucker talks about recently losing her Dad to cancer. After a complicated relationship with her father, including his suicide attempt when she was 16, Savannah describes unexpected heal...
ListenTransgender Resilience w/ Taylor Morris from 2021-03-11T05:00
Navigating the challenges of being trans can provide opportunities for growth and empowerment that build lifelong resilience. Taylor Morris discusses ways to thrive as a transgender person that ...
ListenYoga&Mental Health w/ Dr. Jennifer Stuart from 2021-03-04T05:00
What is yoga and who is it for? Join Drs. Jen Stuart and Sara Nash as they discuss how yoga help you heal from overwhelming experiences, traumas, or just the stress of everyday life.
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ListenBeing Fabulous w/ Sandi Perls from 2021-02-25T05:00
Sandi Perls is a drag queen who wants you to be you. Born gay into a conservative family, Sandi shares about how taking the risk to embrace and express her drag queen self has helped w...
ListenGraduation&Beyond w/ Alison Noonan from 2021-02-18T20:38:25
What if you don’t have a job before you graduate? How do you ask awkward questions about salary, expectations, opportunities for promotion? What if you’re not feeling ready for full-...
ListenTransgender Identity w/ Taylor Morris from 2021-02-11T14:58:47
Taylor Morris came out to himself as male at the age of 18, thus beginning a journey that he reflects on in this conversation about gender identity, the coming out process, and gender transition...
ListenCounseling Black Men w/ Jon Parker from 2021-02-04T05:00
CWC clinician Jon Parker reflects on being a Black man and a counselor. He shares his thoughts on what Black people need to know about counseling, and discusses how his childhood, racial dynamic...
ListenStrategies For Reducing Anxiety with Dr. Barbara Welsch from 2021-01-28T05:00
Anxiety is one of the leading mental health issues on college campuses. Join us to learn some tangible, easily accessible, evidence-based ways you can work on reducing your anxiety.
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Exploring Careers with Taylor Morris from 2021-01-21T05:00
What are you planning to do for the rest of your working life? No pressure--just one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Join us as we discuss the decisions, changes...
ListenThe Power of Group Therapy with Dr. Analesa Clarke from 2021-01-14T05:00
Group therapy is a powerful opportunity to work on things most of us experience, like social anxiety, lack of self-confidence, public speaking, and wondering what other people are thinking. Join...
ListenHolidays&Grief from 2020-11-26T05:00
In this episode, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Olivia Pitkethly shares about why the holidays can be hard, especially if you’ve lost someone. She suggests ways to take care of yourself ...
ListenSpirituality&Mental Health from 2020-11-12T05:00
Dr. Peggy Rios first heard about a meditation as a college student and quickly dismissed it as not for her. At 28, she rediscovered meditation and began a journey she’s been on for decades...
ListenAnxiety&the Body from 2020-11-05T05:00
Emotions live in the body, yet many of us spent most of our time in our heads. While the mind is a powerful tool, healing anxiety, trauma, and toxic perfectionism requires an ability to feel our...
ListenLiving With Uncertainty from 2020-10-29T13:39
We are living in unprecedented times, with high levels of uncertainty impacting our mental health. We invited Dr. Jillian Vella and UF CWC AWARE Ambassador Emily Oliva for a candid discussion ab...
ListenStaying Connected in Close Relationships from 2020-10-22T04:00
What makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy? Is conflict good or bad? What is couple’s counseling? How can people repair connection after an argument? Today we explore these questions a...
ListenPlanning for Death from 2020-10-15T04:00
Dr. Phillip Daniels is no stranger to death and he wants us all to stop avoiding hard conversations about it. Dr. Daniels believes that planning for our deaths, no matter how young or invincible...
ListenCreativity For Personal Growth from 2020-10-08T04:00
With our routines and activities disrupted by the pandemic, this conversation about creativity is particularly timely. Creativity can take many forms, and it's a powerful tool of self-explo...
ListenEating Disorders&Recovery from 2020-10-01T04:00
Food is everywhere, and we all have to eat. Yet disordered eating, common on college campuses, can develop when something as fundamental as feeding ourselves becomes loaded with the need for con...
ListenFood&Body Image from 2020-10-01T04:00
Body image issues and eating disorders can cause a tremendous amount of suffering for college students. In this episode, Dr. Ana Cikara shares about counseling students with these challenges, so...
ListenMy Life as an International Student from 2020-09-24T04:00
Dr. Shu-Yi Wang came to the US from Taiwan as an international student. In this touching conversation, he shares intimately about his experiences transitioning to the US, and how these challenge...
ListenComing Out as Gay from 2020-09-17T04:00
In this episode, graduate student Austin Gordon shares his story of growing up in a conservative Christian home and coming out as gay. He also discusses his experiences with bullying, pers...
ListenStruggling with Suicide from 2020-09-08T14:00
Approximately 10% of college students report thinking of suicide at any given time. Dr. Meggen Sixbey has been working with people considering suicide for 20 years. She shares how she got into t...
ListenSetting Boundaries from 2020-09-03T04:00
Ever wonder what is so hard about saying no? Boundaries are a critical part of healthy relationships, but most of us don't learn how to set and maintain them when we are growing up. As a result,...
ListenPanic Attacks from 2020-07-06T04:00
Do you or people you love struggle with panic attacks? Licensed mental health counselor Olivia Pitkethly had her first panic attack 20 years ago and has been learning to cope with them eve...
ListenWorking With Anxiety from 2020-07-06T04:00
What is anxiety, really, and why are we all so anxious? Licensed clinical psychologist Felicia Brown explains the evolutionary purpose of anxiety, how it can help us, and how too much of a natur...
ListenDeveloping Resources for Hard Times from 2020-07-06T04:00
With so much stress and uncertainty in the world, we may need to become extra-intentional about how we take care of ourselves. JD Wright, a counseling psychology doctoral intern with training in...
ListenLearning to Like Yourself from 2020-07-06T04:00
Have you ever tuned in to the voice in your head, the one that's constantly commenting on how good or bad you are, how well or poorly you're doing? What do you hear? Is your inner voice kind, su...
ListenThe Value of Anger from 2020-07-06T04:00
Just before Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the country, advanced doctoral psychology intern RaiNesha Miller sat down with me for a timely conversation about anger and mental health. ...
ListenHealing From Sexual Assault from 2020-07-06T04:00
CWC's Kate Wrench and I discuss our personal experiences with sexual assault and substance abuse in our teen and college years, and how we each got started on the process of healing and recovery...
ListenPerfectionism from 2020-07-06T04:00
We live in a competitive society that seeks to profit from our insecurities and imperfections. This means that when we inevitably struggle and feel bad, we often blame ourselves and think someth...
ListenMental Health in the Black Community from 2020-07-06T04:00
Licensed mental health counselor Erika Long joins us for a candid conversation about the stigma of mental health in the Black community, barriers to reaching out when Black, and the potential be...
ListenMotivation from 2020-07-06T04:00
This episode explores common misconceptions about motivation and goals. What is motivation? Why do we lose it, and how can we get it back? Licensed clinical social worker Judah Cordovano j...
ListenDiscrimination-Related Trauma from 2020-06-25T16:50
RaiNesha Miller joins me for a frank and timely conversation about minority stress, intersectionality, racial trauma, and her own ongoing journey of self-liberation.
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