Connecting Badgers

Connecting Badgers

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Connecting Badgers episodes

  • Episode 120: Finding a Therapist (Part 1)

    Today, hosts Casey, Liz, Jamie, Sidra and Mary navigate the conversation on exploring your needs and wants when searching for a community provider. This may be applicable when the options for accessing services on campus are limited and/or you may graduating. 

    To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

    General information on MentalHealth Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

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

    29 min
  • Episode 119: Codependency

    On this episode, hosts Sidra and Casey talk with MHS’ Michelle Pitot, EdD, MSSW, about codependency in all types of relationships. Due to some technical difficulties, audio quality may be impacted at times. 

    To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

    General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

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

    33 min
  • Episode 118: Couples Counseling

    Hosts Sidra, Jamie, Liz, and Casey talk couples counseling with Mental Health Services provider, Jo Hoese, PhD on why couples counseling, what might lead partners to get counseling together, how to approach the topic with your partner if interested, and what couples counseling might entail.

    To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

    More information on Lets Talk and Let’s Talk for Partners/Couples can be found here: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wellness/lets-talk/

    The Magic Ratio: The Key to Relationship Satisfaction: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-ratio-the-key-to-relationship-satisfaction/

    Getting Stuck in the Negatives (and how to get unstuck) -Alison Ledgerwood  -TedxUCDavis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XFLTDQ4JMk

    For general information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

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

    21 min
  • Episode 117: Welcome Back Students & Welcome Sidra to the Podcast

    On this episode, hosts Liz, Casey, Jamie and Mary welcome a new host to our Connecting Badgers team, Sidra! This episode is focused on getting to know our new host Sidra and listening to their insight and knowledge. We also spent some time on processing self-compassion and challenging expectations we place on ourselves for the new year and new semester. 

    To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

    General information on MentalHealth Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

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

    31 min
  • Episode 116: Debunking Therapy Myths (Part 2)

    This is a continuation of episode 14. 

    On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary continue to debunk myths about therapy and working with a therapist. 

    For more information on mental health services at UHS, please check out https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/, Call 608-265-5600 option #2, or webbook an access appointment. 

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

    29 min
  • Relationships and Sex During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Bonus Episode)

    UHS Violence Prevention Specialists Alex Nelson (they, them, theirs) and Nola Pastor (she, her, hers) discuss navigating dating, sex and trauma amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in this special, bonus episode.

    For more information on mental health services at UHS, please check out https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/, call 608-265-5600 option #2, or webbook an access appointment.

    35 min
  • Episode 115: Finals and Mental Health

    On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary suggest strategies for taking care of yourself during finals week for improved performance as well as maintaining health and wellbeing. 

    For more information on mental health services at UHS, please check out https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/, call 608-265-5600 option #2, or webbook an access appointment. 

    Here is the link to sign up for the Taking Down Test Anxiety workshop on 12/11: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2f16sFNAq6XKEOV

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

    26 min
  • Episode 114: Debunking Therapy Myths (Part 1)

    On this Episode of Connecting Badgers hosts Mary and Casey debunk some common myths about therapy. 

    For more information on mental health services at UHS, please check out https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/, call 608-265-5600 option #2, or webbook an access appointment.

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

    28 min
  • Episode 113: Movember

    On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary are joined by MHS provider Corey Steele Ph.D to talk about Movember. For more information, including how to get connected with a UHS provider, visit https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/survivor-services/.

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

    24 min
  • Episode 112: Dating and Domestic Violence

    CW: Dating and Domestic Violence. 

    On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary are joined by MHS and Survivor Services provider Molly Caradonna, PsyD to talk about dating and domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They explore the dynamics of power and control within different forms of relationships and offer information on resources both on campus and in the Madison community. For more information on the power and control wheel referenced during this episode please click here. Also, here you can find more information about Survivor Services and how to get connected to a provider https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/survivor-services/.

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

    31 min

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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…