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 happening this week at URI, which coincides with Inside Out Week. Allison tells us about some great activities and events that will be going on virtually this year. We talk about how eating disorders affect college students, and how you can truly find health at any size (it's not all about the number on the scale!). She reminds us all that we are not alone, and to always reach out for help when you need it. All details regarding NEDA week can be found on URI events

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 few non-conventional ways to boost your mood.  Are you interested in becoming a well-being coach, or co-podcast host? Email us: [email protected]

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 and intuitive movement and shares some of her self-care practices with us and what it means to her. We also chat about her being a new mom! Courtney was a joy to have on the podcast. We loved her insight on the importance of finding your own path and listening to your inner voice.

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 the boredom and quarantine blues upon moving back.

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 and meet with you, but if you have some extra time over winter break, why not start now? We love what we do and we are excited to meet you!

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 Year’s resolutions and setting realistic attainable goals. It doesn’t have to be a “new year, new you” you can make small changes that stick, and don't make you feel defeated!

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 listener is far more beneficial than giving unsolicited opinions/advice. We also talk about how responding in an empathetic way ties into motivational interviewing, which essentially means meeting people where they are at.

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 extensive experience including being the Dietitian at the United States Military Academy West Point. She talks about how her role working with athletes differs from day to day counseling. Kelly also shares with us some of the biggest “dieting misconceptions” and the all-too-problematic black and white thinking. Stick around until the end to hear her favorite food growing up in Pennsylvania; and a Q and A segment with questions from our listeners.

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 boards and gratitude journaling to get yourself in a more positive mindset.

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 beginning and end of each day. We also talk about the importance of sleep, and why you need it. Listen to hear what we do and get some inspiration on how to create your own.