Podcasts by Holistic University URI

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When it comes to your fitness and wellness journey, you aren’t in it alone. Follow our Well-being Coaches on the Holistic University Podcast for wellness information and real discussions to help you navigate your wellness and stay connected.


a URI Campus Recreation Connection Project

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Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness

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Myth Busting: The Freshman 15 from 2022-10-26T04:00:42

Content Warning ⚠️  discussion on body image. 

Ilayna and Allison are back with another debunking, this episode features the myth on the freshman 15, and how to combat anxiety a...

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Intramural Sports from 2022-10-05T16:00:07

Ever been interested in Intramural Sports? Guest speakers, Matt Wilson, Allie Coutu, and Mason Houle join Ilayna and Allison on their favorite memories and advice for joining. 

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Myth Busting: Pilates, Lifting, or Hot Girl Walk from 2022-09-28T04:00:06

Ilayna and Allison are back to debunk which is the best method to getting exercise. 

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Self-Compassion and Jealousy in College from 2022-09-21T04:00:18

Ilayna and Allison talk about how they have grown to have self compassion during the busy semester.

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10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Entering College from 2022-09-13T21:56:31

Welcome back listeners! Tune in this week to hear what Ilayna and Allison to hear what they with they knew before entering college. With special guests Angela Nolan, Jake Payne, Teddy Hopkins an...

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Episode 31: Shaping up the Summer with Dr. Missimer from 2022-05-10T13:55:17

We finish the semester of Spring 22 with finishing up the FloURIsh acronym. The H in the flourish acronym means physical activity, health and nutrition. Join us in talking with Dr. Missimer abou...

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Episode 30: Safety and Resources On and Off Campus from 2022-03-30T14:46:58

TW: Discussion of sexual assault, druggings, and other personal safety issues.

As young college students, it is crucial to make your safety a priority, and understand the resources and pr...

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Episode 29: Leila Cox from 2022-03-07T17:42:03

On this episode of the Holistic Podcast, Ilayna is joined by special guest, Leila Cox, a senior Communications and Journalism major here at URI. Leila is the Director of Communications for the S...

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Episode 28: Fact Check Your Content - NEDA Week from 2022-02-23T18:18:43

How often do you scroll past an article, image or video claiming that this solution is a quick fix to your problems. Is it too good to be true? Is the information credible and reliable? Take a l...

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Episode 27: Getting Started With GroupEx With Angela Rossi from 2022-02-04T17:00

Group Ex is one of the many departments within URI Campus Rec and in this episode one of our well-being coaches interviews Angela Rossi from Group Ex to learn more about what are the benefits of...

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Episode 26: Welcome Back Rhody 2022 from 2022-01-26T16:23:28

Welcome back URI! Happy New year and new semester. Tune in as our well-being coaches discuss how their holidays were, what they are doing over break to relax and how they feel about the upcoming...

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Episode 25: Savoring Positive Emotions During Finals from 2021-12-08T17:00

As finals season quickly approaches, it is important to keep a positive mindset admit all the stress. This week, Ilayna and Allison give some tips on focusing on the good, rather than letting yo...

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Episode 24: Thriving or Surviving - How Are You Feeling? from 2021-11-03T13:55:01

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Or are you totally in control this semester? Either way, it is good to check in with yourself and take time to unwind. In this episode, Ilayna and Allison discu...

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Episode 23: Fulfillment and Purpose from 2021-10-13T16:00

For the next few episodes, we want to help increase your wellbeing by taking a different approach! Future episodes are now going to cover the acronym floURIsh and what it really means to ...

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Episode 22: New Semester, New Co-Host? from 2021-09-29T19:35:54

Welcome Back URI! We can't wait to get into this year with all the new things that are happening and being back in person! Speaking of new... we have a brand new co-host this semester and couldn...

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Episode 21: Sydney’s Send-Off from 2021-05-05T14:21:30

Say goodbye to our wellbeing coach Sydney as she reflects on her time working with Campus Rec. In this episode, we touch on plans for the podcast and well-being coaching for summer, what we have...

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Episode 20- Dig into Dining Services with Chef Aaron from 2021-04-20T14:00:03

Today we met with chef manager Aaron Fitzsenry from URI dining services. He tells us what dining services have planned for next school year, what are the crash culinary videos, and where...

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Episode 19: Accepting the Burnout from 2021-04-09T18:43:46

Are you feeling the burn? Burnout is very common to feel mid-semester with everything going on, plus the added stress of having no spring break! We vent about how it has been for many of...

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Episode 18: Find Your Path with Erica from CCEE from 2021-04-02T12:36:38

Today we met Erica Cassidy from the URI CCEE (Center for Career and Experiential Education). She tells us how the CCE supports students and what students can do if they are having trouble figuri...

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Episode 17: Relationships with Food: Our Story from 2021-03-22T14:38:38

TW (trigger warning): ED and weight loss discussion.

Ilayna and Sydney open up about their struggles with food and their bodies and how they got to where they are...

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Episode 16: Focusing on Fitness with our Personal Trainer Nick from 2021-03-18T19:36:12

Nick believes “Everyone’s an athlete” and in the importance of staying active no matter what your skill level is. We debunk some myths about training and go over some best practices. Stay tuned ...

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Episode 15: Boat-Life with Dr. Kate from 2021-03-10T16:00

Dr. Kate is a Statistical Psychology Professor at URI who does amazing research work. She specializes in women’s fertility research, and she is currently studying how COVID-19 is affecti...

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Episode 14: Emotional Eating: What Else is In Your Tool Kit? from 2021-03-05T14:06:39

We want to normalize emotional eating. Emotional eating is OK. It happens we all do it. Who doesn’t like to snuggle up on the couch with your fav comfort food? Emotional eating might fee...

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Episode 13: NEDA Week with Allison Hall from 2021-02-19T15:34:27

Wow-what a conversation! Allison Hall is a clinical counselor at URI and has extensive knowledge and experience with eating disorders. National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week is h...

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Episode 12: Vitamins, Minerals, and Winter Energy from 2021-02-11T14:51:21

Boost your immune system this winter by eating foods that support your wellness! We talk a little bit about incorporating these foods into your life during the cold months, and we have a...

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Episode 11: Getting Chatty with Courtney Mackey from 2021-02-02T19:32:42

We are thrilled to have our boss Courtney Mackey on today’s episode. We talk about how she got into her role as Coordinator of Fitness Health and Well-being. She shares her joy for yoga ...

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Episode 10.5: Bonus episode: Student Move-In Quarantine and Winter Wellness Week from 2021-01-19T19:49:02

Bonus Episode: In this short and sweet episode we are telling you all about Winter Wellness week which coincides with the spring semester student move-in day. We have a few ideas to beat...

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Episode 10: Want to Know More About Coaching? from 2021-01-12T18:56:29

What is well-being coaching? How do I sign up? What can you help me with? We go over all details about what we do as well-being coaches! We will be here all spring semester to assist you...

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Episode 9: Holidays and Resolutions from 2020-12-23T13:00

Happy Holidays! We talk about our holiday plans and how much we love this time of year. Making memories with family and friends is at the center of our holidays. We also talk about New Y...

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Episode 8: Toxic Positivity and Toxic Negativity, It’s All in the Ears! from 2020-12-22T17:40:07

Do you respond with toxic positivity? Do you feel that others respond to you in this way? Do you know people who are toxic-ly negative? In this episode, we talk about how being a good li...

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Episode 7: Coffee with Kelly Kidd, URI’s Registered Dietitian from 2020-12-07T17:20:08

We are thrilled to have our first guest on the podcast! Kelly Kidd, the Registered Dietitian at URI meets with us to discuss her life and some of the highlights of her career. Kelly has ...

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Episode 6: Finding Joy in the Little Things from 2020-11-23T20:28:49

It is almost Thanksgiving, the holiday season right around the corner. We are reflecting on things we are grateful for and how to find joy in the little things. We talk about vision boar...

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Holistic University, Episode 5: Morning and Night Routines from 2020-11-16T16:59:31

In this episode, we talk about finding stability throughout our days in these uncertain times. Creating a solid morning and night routine is a great way to ground yourself at the beginni...

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Holistic Podcast, Episode 4: Nourishing Your Body for You! from 2020-11-12T19:21:01

Nourish your body for YOU and only you. In this episode we talk about why it is important to listen to your body. You are your own best expert. We open up about our own personal struggle...

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Holistic University, Episode 3: Flip the Script on People Pleasing from 2020-10-23T13:17:20

An information-packed episode on people-pleasing and how to say NO. Making yourself a priority when you are feeling overwhelmed with requests from your boss, co-workers, friends, and family. We ...

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Holistic University, Episode 2: Body Positivity and The Media from 2020-10-22T19:31:51

In week two we get into the buzz buzz topic of body positivity. We tell you what it means to us, and how it relates to our goals and motivations. We shed light on diet culture, how to reject it,...

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Holistic University, Episode 1: Our COVID Experience from 2020-10-22T18:48:08

In our first full episode, we talk about what has been going on in each of our lives. We talk about our personal experiences with COVID, the bad, the good, and somewhere in between. We also touc...

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