Well Dukes
Welcome to Well Dukes, a health and wellness podcast brought to you by Well Dukes (formally Health Promotion). Our mission is to provide information, programming and services to JMU students that helps them lead healthy and productive lives. With each episode you'll hear conversations that we hope may change what you know, how you think, and what you do in regard to your overall wellness. If you have a question about something we discuss or would like to contact us, email welldukes@jmu.edu. Artwork created by Josh See and Michael Medline.
Episodes
That's a wrap, Dukes! We have decided to no longer continue on with producing new episodes of the Well Dukes podcast, but all of your favorites will continue to be available!
Thank you to all of the guests and listeners over the last 3 academic years. We hope that you found some of our episodes thought provoking, informative, and validating. You can also always find more by reaching out to one of the JMU Health and Wellnes...
Thinking about changing the way you eat? Ever considered a popular diet?
Join Lauren as she talks to Heather Harris, a Registered Dietitian at the JMU Health Center, about the dangers of fad diets and the weight centric approach to health.
Resources:
Learn more about the best diets of 2023 here.
Learn about JMU's HOPE Team here.
Read more about the consequences of a weight centric ...
Curious about edibles? We've got you covered!
Join Lauren as she talks with UREC's Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, Sonia Doulamis, about the five things you need to know about edibles.
Resources:
Learn more about UREC's Wellness Coaching here.
Learn more about UREC's Substance Misuse Prevention programming and resources here.
Learn more about the J...
There's more to men's health than you think!
Join Lauren as she talks to JMU University Health Center employees, Jessica Sampson, PA and Adam Schmid, BSN, about important aspects of men's health.
Resources:
Learn more about the CERTS model here.
Learn more about the STARS model here.
Access information about JMU's Safer Sex Station and resources here.
Contac...
Get outside and RELAX!
Join Lauren and special guest, Candace Brendler, UREC's Graduate Assistant for Adventure and TEAM Programs, as they talk about the benefit that nature has on your health and wellbeing.
Resources:
Learn about UREC's Adventure Programs and Rental Equipment here.
Learn more about George Washington National Forest here.
Learn more about Shenandoah National ...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX! Join Lauren as she talks to two members of JMU’s Title IX Staff, Laura Sider Jost and Cole Seward, about the importance of Title IX and its impact on college campuses.
Resources:
Learn more about and contact JMU’s Title IX Office here.
Feeling like taking a break from social media? Then we have the podcast for you! Join your host, Lauren as she talks with Daniel George, a postdoctoral staff psychologist at JMU’s Counseling Center, about the 5 things you need to know about social media usage.
Resources:
Learn more about JMU's Counseling Center and its services here.
Access the passport event resource sheet here.
Learn more ...
Wanting to learn more about sexuality? We made it easy for you! Join Lauren with special guest, Jordan McCann, UREC's Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health, as they discuss the 5 Circles of Sexuality.
Resources:
Learn more about and sign up for Sexual Health Coaching here.
Learn more about the Safer Sex Stations on campus here.
Learn more about and contact SOGIE here.
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New Year new you? Join Lauren for the first podcast of 2023 as she talks to JMU UREC Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Social Media, Michael Johnson, about the importance of setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals.
Resources:
Follow us on social media @jmuurec!
Ever wondered about athletic training at UREC? Join Lauren as she talks to JMU UREC Athletic Trainers, Tom Pomerleau and Stacy Rider, about this unique service offered at UREC as well as some tips and tricks about how to treat and prevent injuries.
Resources:
Learn more about Athletic Training at UREC here.
Register for Athletic Training at UREC here.
Get'cha head in the game!
Daniel Chandler, UREC's Coordinator of Intramural Sports and Youth Programs, and Zach Minor, a UREC Intramural Sports Official, join Lauren to talk about the five things you need to know about team sport participation.
Resources:
Click here to access URECRegister.
Click here to access the UREC Staff Directory.
Follow JMU UREC on social media!
Curious about sobriety? Join Lauren as she talks to JMU '24 Men's Soccer player, Demitri Turner, about situational sobriety, why people choose it, common misconceptions, advice for those thinking about it and the resources that JMU offers to support students.
Resources:
Sign up for Substance Misuse Coaching here.
Learn more about the Health and Wellness Promotion programs UREC offers here.
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Money problems got you down? Have no fear, Brad Barnett is here!
Join us on this weeks episode of the podcast as Lauren talks with James Madison University's Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Brad Barnett, to discuss establishing good financial habits.
Resources:
To sign up for Every Dollar click here.
To sign up for You Need a Budget click here.
Are you curious about meditation and if it actually benefits your mind and body? Join Lauren along with special guest, Dancer Heebner, as they talk about the five things you need to know about meditation.
Be sure to stick around for a short, relaxing breathing technique at #4!
Resources:
Sign up for Dancer's Guided Meditation class here.
Contact Dancer heebnesp@dukes.jmu.edu.
Jonn...
Katy MacDonald, a Nurse Practitioner at the University Health Center’s GYN Clinic, joins Lauren to talk about the five things you need to know about birth control, including a brief history, options for birth control and their effectiveness, and what happens when it doesn’t work.
*We would like to acknowledge that while the terms “woman” and “female” are used often in this episode, this information is still applicable to anyone who ...
We're back for Season 3!
Ever wonder when the best time to work out is or what student employment opportunities exist at UREC? Join your new host, Lauren Shutt as she chats with Erin Davis, a current Operations Supervisor at UREC, about the 5 Things You Need to Know about UREC.
Resources:
UREC Student Employment Opportunities
Follow us on social media @jmuurec!
Click here to view the full tr...
You asked, we answered! Join MaryGrace and Jordan for the last episode of season 2 where we answer your questions about BMI, burnout and dating!
Resources
For more information on BMI --> click here!
For more on Body Image check out Season 1, episode 11
For more on Burnout check out Season 1, episode 30
For more on relationships check out Season 1, episode 19 and Season 2, episode 10
4/20 has been the holiday for cannabis consumption for years, but do you know why? Join MaryGrace and Paige Hawkins (Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist) to dive into your intentionality behind regular use of cannabis and how it plays a role in your identity and friendships. This thought process will help you determine when you might need a tolerance break and what safe consumption looks like for you!
Resources
Wel...
What did the grape say when it was crushed? Nothing it just let out a little wine! Join MaryGrace and Sonia Doulamis, Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, as they touch on the intricacies of alcohol consumption while testing your knowledge of common drinking myths like 'breaking the seal' and just how hydrating seltzers can be... plus some tips and tricks to help you get home safely!
Resources
In the words of Hannah Montana... "You'd be the right guy, and I'd be the best friend that you'd fall in love with in the end." Have you ever felt like your life is a movie? Where the music swells and the love of your life rides in on a horse to win you back and you get the Happily Ever After ending we've only seen in classic Disney movies!?
Yeah... neither have we. Join the Health Promotion team ...
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