Connecting Badgers

Connecting Badgers

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Connecting Badgers episodes

  • Attachment Styles and Love Languages

    This week, we explore two popular relationship topics: attachment styles and love languages, while addressing common myths and sharing helpful insights.

    Get Connected

    • General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
    • To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.


    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes:scottholmesmusic.com

    24 min
  • Navigating Healthcare

    On this week’s episode, we give an overview of common questions that come up around navigating the healthcare system and explain health insurance terminology.

    Get Connected

    • General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
    • To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.

    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

    24 min
  • Group Counseling

    Dr. Ben de Boer, Psychologist and Coordinator of Group Counseling, joins the hosts to answers questions about group counseling and how students can get connected.

    Get Connected

    • Fall 2025 group and workshop schedule
    • General information on Mental Health Services at UHS\
    • To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265 5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.


    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes:scottholmesmusic.com

    24 min
  • Adjustment to College

    On this weeks episode we discuss adjusting to college life and share tips and resources to help you navigate challenges.

    Get Connected

    • General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
    • To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.


    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

    29 min
  • Intro to Mental Health Services (MHS)

    Dr. Ellen Marks, Director of Mental Health Services at UHS,joins the hosts to answer questions about what services are available and how to access resources as a student.

    Get Connected

    • General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
    • To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.

    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes.

    20 min
  • Transition After Graduation

    In this week's episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast, the hosts dive into the excitement and challenges of graduation, offering practical tips to help navigate the transition into post-grad life.

    ⁠Senior Class Transition Series webpage⁠

    ⁠General Information at UHS Mental Health Services⁠

    ⁠To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or web bookvia ⁠⁠MyUHS⁠.

    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com 

    22 min
  • Survivor Services

    Since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the hosts chat with Molly Caradonna, PsyD, Director of Survivor Services, about the various resources and support they provide to student survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence.

    General information about UHS Survivor Services

    General information about UHS Mental Health Services

    To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through MyUHS.

    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

    26 min
  • Substance Use and Mental Health

    In this week's episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast, the hosts interview Geoff Brown, Coordinator of Substance Use Services, about the link between substance use and mental health, common myths, and how to evaluate its impact on your life. 

    • eCheckup for Alcohol and Cannabis
    • General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
    • To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook via MyUHS


    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

    40 min
  • Why We Feel Lonely

    In this week's episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast, the hosts tackle a tough but common feeling: loneliness and why it’s so widespread amongst college students today.

    General information on Mental Health Services at UHS⁠

    To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through⁠ MyUHS⁠

    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

    19 min
  • Eating Disorder Awareness

    In this week's episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast, the hosts raise awareness for Eating Disorder Awareness Week by clearly defining disordered eating, how to recognize hunger cues mindfully, and how to support a loved one.

    Additional Resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

    General information on Mental Health Services at UHS

    To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600 (option 2) or webbook through MyUHS

    Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

    23 min

About Connecting Badgers

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Connecting Badgers aims to enhance learning and student success by promoting, protecting & restoring mental health while acknowledging that stigma and health disparities exist and can be barriers…