Checking In

In this episode we will talk to the Director of the Palliative Care Program at St. Alphonsus, Dr. Wesley Jones, as well as ICU doctor, Dr. Rory Ramsey. They will share their experiences from working around death, and how they find meaning in their positions. We will cover a wide range of topics related to life, death, and meaning, including grief, cross-cultural experiences of death, religious exp...

In this episode, we will talk to the director of the Saint Alphonsus Sleep Clinic, Dr. Rory Ramsey. He will discuss how he obtained his position, and his work in the sleep clinic. We will cover a wide variety of topics from sleep related to mood, to dreams and sleep, as well as many different sleep disorders.

In this episode, we will talk to Boise State Senior and Kinesiology Major, Dallas Dixon, about philosophy, and specifically how the philosophy of stoicism has impacted his life. Next, we will discuss philosophy and sports, and how we see philosophy played out in sports.

In this episode we will talk to Boise State sophomore and Pre-Med major, Madison Kincaid. She will discuss her journey to find her identity, and discuss the major impact friendships have had in her life. 

In this episode we will talk to Boise State psychology professor, Dr. Gerald Bell, about his experience in life and teaching, and how he gained his PhD emphasizing caring in the classroom. 

In this episode, we will talk to a panel of three girls at Boise State about their experiences with romantic relationships and how they feel about these relationships in our culture.

In this episode, we will talk to Colin McAdams, a Boise State sophomore, and psychology major. He will discuss his struggles with a serious traumatic event in his life, and how he has moved forward from that event over time.

In this episode, we will talk with high school teacher Tom Velasco about his mental health journey and his struggles with isolation and technology.

In this episode, we will talk with Boise State junior Sophia Renee about her battles with PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder, and how she has worked to overcome these struggles.

In this episode, we will talk with Boise State sophomore, Avery Provencio about her mental health journey in the LGBTQ+ community, and how that has shaped her life.

In this episode, we will check in on the problem of suicide. Suicide is a massive issue in our nation today and one that is not addressed enough. In the show, I have the privilege of bringing on a guest who attempted suicide. She can tell us more about her own experiences with this issue and how she overcame her mental health battles. 

In this episode, we will explore the mental health of someone whose country is embroiled in conflict. Maryna Kucheriava, an exchange student from Ukraine, who was supposed to return home two years ago is still in America because of the conflict in her nation. So, we will check in with her, and learn more about her struggles and the roots of this horrible conflict.

This is a podcast where we explore the mental health of those with disabilities on campus. We will hear from Anthony Vosdoganis, who has been diagnosed with Autism, and from the director of the educational access center, Allison Gonzalez.

In episode 1, we will check in on mental health on college campuses, exploring some of the factors that have led to the mental health crisis in America. A special guest, Sam Mitchell will also join, discussing his transition to college life, and his own mental health battles.