July 03, 2025

College Health Handbook: Sleep, Stress, Substances & Self-Care with Dr. Jill Grimes

2 hours 5 minutes

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About Dr. Jill Grimes:

Jill Grimes, MD, FAAFP, is a nationally recognized family physician and award-winning author of The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook. Known as The College Doc, she’s a go-to health expert for students and parents navigating real-world medical issues—from hangovers, illnesses, and injuries, to sex, substances, and stress. With 20+ years in private practice, university health, and academic medicine, Dr. Grimes delivers practical, judgment-free advice that pairs perfectly with The Naked Roommate to help students thrive.

Jill's Instagram: JillGrimesMD https://www.instagram.com/jillgrimesmd/

TikTok: @tiktok.collegedoc

3rd edition of Dr. Jill's book: https://shorturl.at/Ufdrw

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

10:20 Self care

14:40 Importance of sleep

35:50 Breathing exercises for anxiety

44:21 Organization that works for you

49:46 Don’t wait to get help

57:21 Fentanyl

1:08:00 Peer pressure, drugs, anxiety

1:11:20 Social media censorship

1:13:02 Narcan

1:18:27 Alcohol safety

1:29:59 Hangovers

1:33:27 What to do after SA

1:43:32 Sexual health

1:59:18 Outro

THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

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