Ways to Flourish

We are excited to be back for the second season of the Ways to Flourish podcast! We are kicking off Season 2 with a series of self-care episodes.  Joining us will be our Art Therapist Sarah Balascio, wellness professionals Martha Rouleau & Grace Anderson, Sexual Assault Prevention Specialist Hannah Artiles-Stravers, Yoga Therapists Patti DeBlass & Cindy Crace, and W&M alum Kelly Gorman...

As we have all faced many challenges during this shortened semester, we would like to thank so many people for helping us get the Ways to Flourish podcast up and running.  We also want to thank you, the listener, for tuning in to our episodes each week!  It has been so much fun to sit down and talk with so many individuals in our community on ways we can continue grow our knowledge in the health a...

As the holiday season approaches, giving gratitude can be received in many ways. While showing appreciation may be viewed mostly in a positive light, there is also some form of discomfort that also may occur.  Dr. Kelly Crace and Wellness Ambassador Sam Litt talk to us about some of those comforts and share with us different ways we can rethink gratitude. 

We talk again with Dr. Carina Sudarsky-Gleiser about how isolation and self-criticism can have an impact on your mental health and provides some ways to help "silence the dinosaur" with your self-care routine. Check out the Counseling Center on the W&M Wellness App. 

Sophomore Ian DeHaven chats about caring for himself, honesty and the real work done at the Wellness Center. 

Dr. De Falcon and Dr. Dafashy of the Student Health Center and student Sam Litt talks about how one optimizes their immune system while managing the effects of stress and provide some behaviors that one can engage in to make sure our immune health is as good as it can be.

We sit down again with Charlie Foster to discuss men's health and how partaking in Movember was such a jarring experience for him. No Shave November encourage participants to forgo shaving for the month of November and strives to raise cancer awareness. Movember encourages participants to grow a Mustache during November and strives to raise awareness around not only cancer but also, mental he...

Charlie Foster joins us to talk about the student veteran experience.  The W&M Office of Student Veteran Engagement (OSVE) supports veteran students in a variety of ways. From bolstering the efforts of veteran student organizations, connecting veterans with resources on and off-campus.  To find out more information, check out https://www.wm.edu/offices/osve/.

On today's episode, we talk with Dr. Kelly Crace and PhD candidate of American Studies Joseph Lawless as they discuss self-care vs. soothing and some healthy strategies to address your own needs.

Jenny Dunfee (Associate Director of Fitness & Wellness) and Junior Maddy Havranek (FitWell Class Supervisor) talk about how the Bee McLeod Recreation Center has taken the precautionary steps to create a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty and staff to work out in during these times of COVID-19. While there has been challenges, the entire W&M Campus Recreation department...

Martha Rouleau talks about her journey to practicing Mindful Meditation and leads the audience in a few short exercises you can incorporate in to to your everyday life. You can join Martha on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:00-8:15 am as she leads a 15 minute mindful meditation to start your day. You can find the class at campusrec.wm.edu or on the W&M Wellness App.

Dr. Carina Sudarsky-Gleiser, Director of the W&M Counseling Center discusses intentionality and how to maintain your sense of harmony during a time that is trying for many. Check out bit.ly/WMCCSignUp for the sessions Carina mentioned in the episode as well as other workshops the Counseling Center is providing.

Ever wonder why BOTH spring and fall changes to Daylight Saving Time throw many of us off? Check out the latest podcast by Eric Garrison ‘94, our residential sleep guru, to see how resources such as Sleepy Time [link to: www.sleepyti.me ] along with common sense can help you feel more energized after any time change – be it annual or travel related!

Dr. Dafashy talks about his experience with COVID, community culture, and how you can empower your wellbeing with a flu shot.

Tune in to part two of this three-part conversation with Dr. Dafashy as he dives in to the impacts of stress on our body and some ways we can help relieve some of those stressors.

Dr. David Dafashy from the Student Health Center explains Situational vs. Chronic Depression and some helpful management tips in the first of his segment of a three-part conversation. 

Join Eric Garrison as he builds on the information from Episode 1 and puts "step two"  into action.  Hear his perspective on the importance of grounding yourself when things start to get out of control and then take the opportunity to get grounded as he guides you through a brief progressive muscle relaxation exercise.

Dr. Kelly Crace and Wellness Ambassador Maz Rossert discuss the topic of Stress vs. Strain and how to flourish through this time of chronic uncertainty.  Listen in as they share their stories and how you can put your purpose and meaning over your mood.

The William & Mary Health & Wellness staff are looking to dive deep in to some of the most crucial areas of conversation right now within the W&M Students, Faculty, Staff and Community. Each episode will bring light to not only new topics, but voices as well. Tune in to hear who's speaking on Episode 1!