Brain Health Besties

In Episode 6, we move from theory to practice with a guided Two-ish Word Check-In. Building on our last conversation about labeling emotions, this episode invites you to slow down and connect with how you're really feeling—using just a couple of words. Nia, Shelby, and Bailey walk through the check-in process step-by-step, offering prompts, reflections, and space to explore your emotional land...

In this Be Well Moment follow-up to Episode 7, we slow down and practice what it means to connect—on purpose. Join us for a brief, guided mindfulness exercise designed to help you tune into your relationships, reflect on meaningful connections, and take a small step toward reaching out. It’s a moment to pause, breathe, and remember: connection doesn’t have to be big to be powerful. Podcast theme s...

In Episode 7 of Brain Health Besties, we explore what it means to truly “touch base” in a world where connection can feel optional. Nia, Shelby, and Bailey unpack the science behind our brain’s need for healthy relationships, from the Harvard Study of Adult Development to the Social Baseline Theory. Through personal stories and thoughtful questions, they reflect on how intentional connection—no ma...

In this guided Be Well Moment, Shelby, Bailey and Nia lead you through a calming square breathing practice—perfect for grounding yourself in the middle of a busy day. Whether you're heading into a meeting, stuck in traffic, or just need a moment to reset, this episode offers a simple, science-backed way to reconnect with your breath and body. This practice pairs with Episode 3: Square Breathin...

In this Learning Together episode, Be Well explores how square breathing can help calm the nervous system and bring clarity in everyday moments—whether you're heading into a big meeting, stuck in traffic, or navigating the school drop-off line. Learn how this simple, science-backed tool can help you shift from stress to steadiness. Find the Square Breather tool and more at bewellcommunity.org....

Ready to pause and check in on yourself? In a world that constantly demands us to be on the go, we deserve moments to slow down and ask ourselves how we are doing. This way, we can start to understand what might help us feel better. Let's practice self-assessment together, in community.  In this Be Well Moment episode, we focus on how to put self-assessment into practice, starting with deep br...

When was the last time you paused to check in on yourself? In a world that constantly demands us to be on the go, we deserve moments to slow down and ask ourselves how we are doing. This way, we can start to understand what might help us feel better.   In this Learning Together episode, we explore the theme of self-assessment and its importance for our well-being. Join our Be Well team as we discu...