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
64 episodes
Thank you and Goodbye
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 acade...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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14:02
S3 Ep.15 5 Things You Need to Know: Fad Diets
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 healt...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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15:32
S3 Ep.14 5 Things You Need to Know: Edibles
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:...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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17:41
S3 Ep. 13 5 Things You Need to Know: Men's Health
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:Lea...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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21:30
S3 Ep.12 5 Things You Need to Know: Nature as Self Care
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:<...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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20:23
S3 Ep.11 5 Things You Need to Know: Title IX
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:
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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19:40
S3 Ep.10 5 Things You Need to Know: Social Media Usage
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 soc...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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20:38
S3 Ep.9 5 Things You Need to Know: Sexuality
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:...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:22
S3 Ep.8 5 Things You Need to Know: Goal Setting
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-b...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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18:33
S3 Ep.7 5 Things You Need to Know: Athletic Training
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 injur...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:36
S3 Ep.6 5 Thing You Need to Know: Team Sport Participation
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 partic...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:29
S3 Ep.5 5 Things You Need to Know: Situational Sobriety
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 su...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:15
S3 Ep.4 5 Things You Need to Know: Financial Wellness
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 establish...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:55
S3 Ep.3 5 Things You Need to Know: Meditation
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 s...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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30:55
S3 Ep.2 5 Things You Need to Know: Birth Control and Contraception
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, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:27
S3 Ep.1 5 Things You Need to Know: UREC
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:37
S2 Ep. 17 Ask Us Anything!
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! ResourcesFor more information on BMI -->
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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26:11
S2 Ep. 16 The POTcast, 4/20 edition
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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35:10
S2 Ep. 15 Don't Make Pour Decisions - Alcohol Beyond The Basics
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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36:12
S2 Ep.14 If We Were a Movie...
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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35:10
Thank you!
The Well Dukes Podcast won an award! We were the recipient of the 2022 Group Compass Award in the Visionary category. This award is for innovation in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion.Thank you to everyone that has been a guest an...
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Season 2
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0:44
S2 Ep. 13 Seas your Spring Break
MaryGrace is joined by Lindsay Wigderson, Assistant Director for Aquatics and Safety, as they chat about all things spring break! As this will be the first "normal" spring break since the pandemic started, they will talk through the best ways t...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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30:39
S2 Ep. 12 Body Dysmorphia in Fitness
*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns. MaryGrace is joined by Meaghan Travis (she/her), a group exercise instructor at UREC. Meaghan shares disordered behavi...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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23:23
S2 Ep. 11 Body Dysmorphia with SOGIE
*Content warning: This episode contains personal experiences with disordered eating habits and body image concerns. MaryGrace is joined by Thomas O. (he/they) and Charlotte (she/her), two SOGIE peer educators. They share their own personal ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:32
S2 Ep. 10 Heartbreak Hotel
Tune in as MaryGrace and Jordan McCann (Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health) give some pro-tips to heartbreak in your 20s. College can be a fun time to date, but when you catch the feels... it can be hard to bounce back! Learn...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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36:57