Philip Dunwoody & Neal Utterback

Thrivology Lab: The science, philosophy, and practice of thriving

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Welcome to the Thrivology Lab Podcast, where we explore the science, philosophy, and practice of thriving. Our goal is to help you create a happier and healthier life through education, application, and transformation. Your cohosts on this journey are Dr. Phil Dunwoody, Professor of Psychology, and Dr. Neal Utterback, Professor of Theatre. Phil and Neil are both on the faculty at Juniata College, where they teach courses to promote human thriving and wellbeing.

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Philip Dunwoody & Neal Utterback

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#4 Food as Medicine 09.10.2024 44:45

Title: Food as Medicine, Part 1 Date: 10/09/24 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: Episode 4. Food as Medicine Brief summary of episode : Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers Topic #1 [0:00] Intro Topic #2 [2:30] Our personal diet backgrounds Topic #3 [7:00] Problems digesting gluten Topic #4 [11:25] Fad diets Topic #5 [15:30] Ultra Processed Foods and their impact o...

#3 Science & Practice of Mindfulness, Part 2 02.10.2024 46:32

Title: Science & Practice of Mindfulness, Part 2 Date: 10/02/24 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: Episode 3. The science and practice of mindfulness, Part 2. Brief summary of episode : Continuing our conversation from episode 2, part 1 on the science and practice of mindfulness, this episode provides an overview of our body’s stress response and the role that mindfulnes...

#2 The science and practice of mindfulness, Part 1. 25.09.2024 37:37

Title: The science and practice of mindfulness, Part 1. Date: 9/15/24 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: Episode 2. The science and practice of mindfulness, Part 1. Brief summary of episode : What is mindfulness meditation? How do you practice it? What does the science say about its effectiveness? Mindfulness meditation has exploded in popularity in recent years. While the t...

#1 Thrivology Lab? An introduction to the science, philosophy, and practice of thriving. 17.09.2024 31:21

Title : Thrivology Lab? An introduction to the science, philosophy, and practice of thriving. Date: 9/17/24 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: Episode 1. Thrivology Lab? An introduction to the science, philosophy, and practice of thriving. Brief summary of episode : Why Thrivology Lab? As we’ve watched more of our students, colleagues, and friends experience mental health ch...