Holidays can be the most stressful time of year. Join us as we speak with two experts about common holiday stressors and the best ways to deal with them in a safe and healthy manner. 

Dr. Bowman is a licensed physiologist and counseling and social psychology professor at Ball State. She has previously served as president of the Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. 

Dr. Brasel is an associate professor of accounting at Ball State;  her primary area of research is behavioral auditing, including auditor decision-making and auditor legal liability. 


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As we observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, our episode features insightful discussions with Dr. Lynn Witty, Outreach Coordinator at the Healthy Lifestyle Center, and Destiny Cherry, Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy at Ball State. Join us as they share their expertise and perspectives on lung health and tobacco cessation. 

Dr. Witty is a former pulmonologist and is now a dedicated tobacco cessation counselor at the Healthy Lifestyle Center. Dr. Witty passionately advocates for raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and vaping, embodying a commitment to community education."

Destiny Cherry is the Health Advocate Director at Ball State. Destiny and her team aim to educate students about harmful substances and champion prevention and harm reduction initiatives across campus. 

October marks Bone and Joint Awareness Month.  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Bryant Keirns, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Ball State University, and  McKayla Tucker, a 3rd-year Ph.D. at the University of Indianapolis. 

Dr. Keirn's research focuses on the relationship between diet and lifestyle factors. He provides insight into how nutrition and diet affect bone health. He gives us tips on how to maintain healthy bones and overall gut health.  To contact Dr. Keirns about any of his research or to become a participant in one of his upcoming studies, contact him at [email protected]

McKayal Tucker is in her final year as a Ph.D. student studying physical therapy at the University of Indianapolis. As a soon-to-be physical therapist, McKayla discusses healthy habits in movement and how to combat common issues associated with bone and joints as we age. 

Welcome to Season 2 of Habits! 

September marked Healthy Aging Month! Our new host, Cory  Shaw, speaks with Mandy Williams and Tanya Burgess about aging. These experts in aging tell us how to age healthily and provide insight into some of the disparities older individuals face as they age. 

Mandy is the VP of programs at LifeStream Services. She will discuss the services she and her team provide to older individuals and their families around East Central Indiana. You can find out more about Mandy and her team here. https://lifestreaminc.org/leadership/ 

Tanya Burgess, is an advocacy fellow at Generations United and is pursuing her Ph.D. at Arizona State University. Tanya's research is centered on helping future generations age better, with a specific focus on addressing minority disparities. To learn more about  the work Tanya  and her colleagues are doing, go to https://www.gu.org/people/tanya-burgess/  

To see what Tanya is doing in her personal life to help those around her age better, you can catch her via social media at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyalashea/ or  https://twitter.com/AgingJourneyPod 

June was Pride Month! We wanted to take the opportunity to highlight how people within the LGBTQ+ community experience healthcare and some of the challenges they face when receiving treatment. 

Join us as we speak to Leo Caldwell, Assistant Lecturer at Ball State's School of Journalism and Strategic Communication. Leo identifies as a trans man and will discuss his health journey and helpful resources for LGBTQ+ individuals in the community and East Central Indiana. 

May was all about mothers and maternal health! Join the mother takeover as Dr. Doll hosts and talks to Dr. Trainor and Dr. Hess about their experiences during pregnancy, birth, and child-rearing. 

Dr. Trainor serves as the Healthy Lifestyle Centers director and has previously worked as a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with a focus on mothers and infants.  

Dr. Hess is the founder of Muncie’s Maternal Mental Health Coalition; she is passionate about supporting and assisting new moms and families.

This episode will highlight the resources available to expectant mothers, families, and women seeking help in East Central Indiana. 

April is Substance Use Awareness Month. Join us in hearing stories about addiction, recovery, and what the Muncie community is doing to help those in need. 

Meet Jordan, a person in active recovery ready to tell his story and help encourage others to get better; he is joined by Dr. Place, Director of Community Research and Administration for Ball State's Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives (SURCI) Program; she is helping him and others in their journey. 

Also, meet Lisa,  who has been through recovery in the past and is now a community expert helping others as the Executive Directory at Muncie's Recovery Cafe; she is joined by Dr. Minnick, Director of SURCI as well as the Addictions Coalition of Delaware County (ACDC) whose team actively helps the recovery community on their path to wellness. 

This episode will highlight the hurdles with addiction and recovery and help showcase Delaware County's resources for seeking help. 

Welcome to Episode 002 of Habits!

Meet Lindsey Cox and Christy Tunnell.  Lindsey is a Community Wellness Coordinator at Purdue University Extension and a Horticulture Specialist serving Delaware county and surrounding areas,  Christy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Associate Clinical Lecturer of Nutrition and Dietetics at Ball State University. Join us as we discuss community resources, the multifaceted world of nutrition, and how to sustain nutritional wellness. 

The Healthy Lifestyle Center is a community-based resource center featuring services such as free nutrition, substance use screening, general medical screenings, and behavior change support from graduate students and faculty across the College of Health and trained medical professionals and students from IU Health Ball Memorial. 

Funding and support for the podcast have been provided by a grant from the Indiana Department of Health to reinforce the workforce of community health professionals across this region of the state. 

Welcome to Episode 001 of Habits!

Meet Dr. Lebeau, Christy Baker, and Tyler as they discuss New Year's Resolutions.  Learn about the psychology behind motivation and goal setting, great exercise and community resources to join, and tips on staying on track. 

The Healthy Lifestyle Center is a community-based resource center featuring services such as free nutrition, substance use screening, general medical screenings, and behavior change support from graduate students and faculty across the College of Health and trained medical professionals and students from IU Health Ball Memorial. 

Funding and support for the podcast have been provided by a grant from the Indiana Department of Health to reinforce the workforce of community health professionals across this region of the state. 

Welcome to our trailer episode of Habits!

Meet Dr. Doll, Dr. Trainor, and your host Barbie as they introduce the new podcast through the Healthy Lifestyle Center on Ball State's campus. This episode tells you what Habits is all about and how to utilize our community resources.  

The Healthy Lifestyle Center is a community-based resource center featuring such services as free nutrition, substance use screening, general medical screenings, and behavior change support from graduate students and faculty across the College of Health as well as trained medical professionals and students from IU Health Ball Memorial. 

Funding and support for the podcast have been provided by a grant from the Indiana Department of Health, with the aim of reinforcing the workforce of community health professionals across this region of the state.