This Wellness Life
Tune in to explore all dimensions of wellness through current hot topics, news, and research. Special guests will include authors, instructors, and subject matter experts. Appropriate for instructors, students, and anyone wishing to discover “This Wellness Life”.
Episodes
10 episodes
COVID-19, Are We There Yet?
Join Kendra Z (Associate Lecturer of Kinesiology, Ball State University), alongside Dr. Chigozie Udemgba, Director for the Office of Health Equity (Mississippi State Department of Health), as they tackle college football, COVID-19, the new Omic...
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29:21
Financial Wellness 101: Wealth, Health and Happiness
Financial wellness is for everyone. Let’s discuss budgeting, cryptocurrency, and student loans with Kendra Z! Join Kendra (Associate Lecturer of Kinesiology, Ball State University), alongside Eric Schade, CPA (McGraw Hill Finance Manager) to di...
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27:24
Avoiding the Red Zone
As colleges across the country attempt to combat sexual assault spikes at the start of each semester, join Kendra Z, Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Ball State University, and 3 stellar Health and Promotion Ambassadors as they discuss how...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:49
Let's Get Physical
Sweat bands, spandex, and Jane Fonda might be some images that come to mind when thinking about being active. While fitness has come a long way, working out can feel like one more thing to add to an already jam-packed schedule. We hear you! Lis...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:48
Sleep 101
It is hard to imagine any college student saying they are getting the perfect amount of sleep every night. With many priorities, distractions, and the rise in screen time, getting that full 8-hours of critical rest can be a real challenge. We i...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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12:01
School in the time of COVID-19
Tune in to this episode where we interview Heidi Smith, Microbiology Professor at Fort Range Community College in Fort Collins, CO. Heidi offers tips on how to make the best decisions regarding your health, family, and community, provides easy-...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:44
Let's Talk About Stress
Stress, you are no stranger. Even Justin Bieber copes with overwhelming feelings from time-to-time. How do you cope when the pressure feels strong? Mered...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:10
Fresh on the bench and more: the Unintentional Injury episode
Join Meredith Leo DiGiano (McGraw-Hill Education) as she speaks with author, Mike Teague (University of Iowa) as they explore the hot topic of injuries. They weave through the fascinating world of injury—how most unintentional injuries are caus...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:41
The birds and the bees and the... er, the all things SEX episode
Join Meredith Leo DiGiano (McGraw-Hill Education) as she speaks with author, Mike Teague (University of Iowa) as they discuss all things related to sex and the college student. They will take on topics from sex on college campus, current condom...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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14:56
An inside look at Your Health Today!
Join Meredith Leo DiGiano (McGraw-Hill Education) as she speaks with author, Mike Teague (University of Iowa) as they walk through the evolution of the Your Health Today book. These are hot topics universities and colleges across the c...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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7:30