Get Up and Do Something: Uplift

Join us as we explore how technology and artificial intelligence are transforming healthcare and shaping the future of public health. This episode examines digital health tools, AI-assisted care, and emerging innovations that are changing healthcare systems. We also discuss the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding these advancements, and how technology is influencing disease prevention, healthcare delivery, and overall health outcomes in an increasingly digital world.

Wellness advice is everywhere online, but how much of it actually helps? In this episode, we explore how internet trends and platforms like TikTok are shaping health and wellness, for better and worse. We’re joined by personal trainer, fitness content creator, and entrepreneur Stephanie Valencia, who shares her perspective on navigating wellness culture in the digital age.

Now that we've talked about relationships and dating in college, let's talk about how those relationships might change after college. What do our students think their futures will look like?

Welcome back to part two of our relationship and dating series. In this episode we will be focusing on what dating in college is like - including the good, the bad, and the ugly!

College is an interesting time in a person's life. There are a lot of transitions, especially from high school friends to college friendships. Hear insights from six college students and learn about their experiences with friendships in college!

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In this episode, Developmental Psychologist Dr. Adam Davey joins us to discuss wisdom he has gleaned from studying and working with people in their 80's, 90's, and 100's+. Dr. Davey is a delight and hits on some very big takeaway life lessons!

1. What first got you interested in working with this population?

2. Can you tell us about what you’ve learned about diet and physical activity level of people in these age groups?

3. How big of a part do you think these factors play into living a long life vs. Genetics?

4. What are some practices that people in their 20’s and 30’s should start doing now in order to live happily in their 80’s, 90’s or even 100’s?

5. In what ways has your own life changed by studying and working with this population?

6. What are the 3 biggest life lessons you have learned from working with this population?

In this episode, Dr. Michael Peterson speaks about the history of body image, the effects of media on negative body image, and some of the reasons why our society is so focused on body image. There may be a Part II on this topic in the works so stay tuned!

In this episode, Dr. Peterson explains the difference between religion and faith, how each affects stress, and how each helps you navigate through life. We also discuss how certain virtues can be beneficial to life, stress, and coping. 

In this episode, Dr. Peterson teaches us why fairytales are important, even as adults! We also talk about how humor and laughter can help us in stressful situations.