In this episode, Sessy and Tina scratch the surface of an engaging conversation about sex, delving into sexual health, sex education, stigma, and more. Join them for an eye-opening exploration of these vital topics! View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1veiAH9jJbSYicDuSZkTAUCLfjeRMu00LjM0l_5k-Ra4/edit?usp=sharing  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about Wellbeing Coaching at ⁠⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellbeing-coaching⁠⁠ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: ⁠⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling⁠⁠ MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at ⁠⁠Google Play and⁠⁠ the ⁠⁠App Store ⁠⁠ Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our Google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (⁠⁠www.instagram.com/psu_what/⁠⁠) WHAT Website:  ⁠⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what⁠⁠ Virtual Mind Spa: ⁠⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa⁠⁠

Join Sessy, Tina, and Simeen in this episode in a conversation about the joys and challenges of engaging in a lifestyle with healthy movement. Listen in as they share their thoughts, experiences, and insights on physical well-being and body image, providing a real and unfiltered take on these important aspects of life. CW: Body image, disordered eating, and weight management BIKETOWN resource mentioned in the episode: https://www.pdx.edu/transportation/biketown Rec Center calendar mentioned in the episode: https://www.pdx.edu/recreation/calendar/month View the transcription here:  ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K5ADXiRmh4YVIvUiGl2WUWTVDCQORNInW_GWd5UDA2M/edit?usp=sharing ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about Wellbeing Coaching at ⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellbeing-coaching⁠ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: ⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling⁠ MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at ⁠Google Play and⁠ the ⁠App Store ⁠ Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our Google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: ⁠https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6⁠ Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (⁠www.instagram.com/psu_what/⁠) WHAT Website:  ⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what⁠ Virtual Mind Spa: ⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa⁠

Peer Wellbeing Coaches Christine and Ellie discuss the physical dimension of wellbeing, one way to look at a person's quality of life. They discuss how phsyical wellbeing has been defined in harmful ways, how we can redfine it for ourselves, and tools/resources for improving the health of our bodies (and our reslationship to our bodies). Check out our companion Resource Guide for this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3gwqb19-hQ7bIVuW944NSXFvW8iyIIzyL7KO6VIEZw/edit Stay tuned as we dive into the other dimensions in coming episodes! View the transcription here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_2BKT2PPtmzmfzfS30Ryp97bdAM9LCO_EEbbeRjg5yQ/edit?usp=share_link ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about Wellbeing Coaching at https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellbeing-coaching ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at Google play and the app store  Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

In this week's episode, we meet our new hosts: Sessy, Simeen, and Tina! Together, they talk about the changes that students often face in life, both big and small. They share their own experiences and give helpful advice for handling these changes with confidence and strength. View the transcription here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wVobl4H4qOlG_V6nUQZ4CZyE8zxJOJe9b_1zXXGPLw4/edit?usp=sharing ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about Wellbeing Coaching at https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellbeing-coaching ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at Google Play and the App Store  Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our Google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

Peer Wellbeing Coaches Christine and Ellie discuss the dimensions of wellbeing model, one way to look at a person's quality of life. They discuss how different elements interact, are impacted by social forces, and how PSU students can improve their wellbeing. Stay tuned as we dive into each dimension in coming episodes! View the transcription here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/19DYgQZgzW5LC5HcHAS03QlW4SQC6_71uIpYfHqTndR0/edit?usp=sharing ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about Wellbeing Coaching at https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellbeing-coaching ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at Google play and the app store  Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

Happy finals and graduation week! Whitney and Makayla close off their time on the podcast by talking about their book recommendations for your summer reading list, as well as giving their final goodbyes as they embark on post-grad life! Listen for a range of fiction and non-fiction, memoir, thriller, and more! Also stay tuned for a few special guest appearances from our fellow WHATsters, Marcy, Kelly, and Michael, as they talk about some of their favorite movies, shows, music, and recipes. We'll miss y'all, but come back in the fall term for a whole new group of WHATsters cohosting the podcast! View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16zfXGItpmhhIT4OHSB1F7jBHgbd7ePyTdEjkQBDMInc/edit⁠ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in this episode:  Reading Rec List - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fNYVG9YgQZjhVKJHiZjfQv5ee2siNduxwI5LMhK53nE/edit ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: ⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling⁠ MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at ⁠Google play and⁠ the ⁠app store ⁠ Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: ⁠https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6⁠ Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (⁠www.instagram.com/psu_what/⁠) WHAT Website:  ⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what⁠ Virtual Mind Spa: ⁠https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa⁠

Welcome back to What's Up: Wellness from the Third Floor and happy week 10! Join Whitney and Makayla as they reminisce on their experiences in undergrad and graduate school, including the process of applying for and attending graduate school and what options you have post-grad, including joining the workforce or going postbacc! We also talk about some things to consider as you navigate these post-grad life transitions, like asking yourself what your values are, what success means to you, and how to practice self-care in all parts of your life. We'll see you next week for week 11's episode, and good luck with finals! View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11MUKfs7cAfRs-G6xQTejhTdHdbONBTYU7cmGGszUJsk/edit ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in this episode: Financial Wellness Center at PSU - https://www.pdx.edu/student-finance/financial-wellness-center ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at Google play and the app store  Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

TW: This episode contains potentially triggering topics like weight loss, body image, and eating disorders. If you're not in the space to hear about these topics right now, feel free to skip this episode and/or reach out to SHAC counseling services for additional support (links to do this are included below). Welcome back to What's Up: Wellness from the 3rd Floor! For today's topic, Whitney and Makayla deep dive into the world of toxic weight loss trends on social media, specifically Ozempic, a diabetes medication that has been popularly misused on social media for weight loss. We also discuss the impact these trends have on us, the intersectionality between racism and fatphobia, why we should deconstruct the use of BMI, and how we can begin to move past weight loss trends in a healthy way. View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QWtl05rRZmRBlV-XXyAVt-QQdv8OAOdsP6PpzGrpzQ/edit ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in this episode: Campus Rec Health at Every Size and Fat Chats - https://www.pdx.edu/recreation/health-at-every-size NPR Short Wave podcast episode with Dr. Sabrina Strings - https://www.npr.org/transcripts/893006538 Learn more about Dr. Strings and her research - https://www.sabrinastrings.com/ Maintenance Phase episode on BMI - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maintenance-phase/id1535408667?i=1000530850955 How to filter sensitive topics/content on Instagram: https://about.fb.com/news/2021/07/introducing-sensitive-content-control/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at Google play and the app store  Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

In this week's episode, Whitney and Makayla discuss the cultural significance of yoga practice, and how it can be traced back to Ancient Indian spiritual traditions. We also talk about the current, more commercialized state of yoga and how to be more respectful and culturally aware of its origins when practicing yoga. We hope you enjoy! View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ajxbp-3j0jnwNB57qadqoye3q0KhY2qZMf-wjKKOi-0/edit ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in this episode... Instagram Rec: @harpindermannyoga ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at Google play and the app store  Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

Welcome to week 7! In this week's episode, Whitney and Makayla discuss STIs and how to destigmatize them, including what STIs are and how common they are, the communities that STI stigma most impacts, and some specific tips on how we can work together to destigmatize them. We also hear Whitney and Makayla talk about their Mother's Day weekends and some helpful sexual health resources. We hope you enjoy! View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e7cf1AMOqYWtmDkipfMRZH-rM34gjeEhfFrIWHfRmbc/edit ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in this episode... Anonymous STI notifications: https://tellyourpartner.org/ CampusWell Article: So You've Tested Positive for an STI... now what? - https://pdx.campuswell.com/so-youve-tested-positive-for-an-sti-now-what/ Schedule an appointment with a SHAC provider: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/schedule Planned Parenthood STI testing site locator: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/get-tested/where-can-i-get-tested-stds Planned Parenthood STI Homepage: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-northern-new-england/for-patients/health-services/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at Google play and the app store  Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa