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Life Aid episodes

  • What is Nature Connection? (ft. Marlene)

    In this episode of our Life Aid Podcast, Peer Wellness Educator Vera Gsenger talks about Nature Connection with Marlene Oblasser from Austria. Nature Connection is when we are fully in tune with ourselves, other people, animals, and plants. It is so important for our wellbeing and restores our relationships with nature, community, and self.

    34 min
  • Ask The Professional (ft. Anne Marie Shields)

    In this episode, Kayla Erhardt along with music industry veteran,  Ann Marie Shields of BIMM Dublin, dive into the big questions that many students at the College and the Conservatory may have been wondering. We learn about how to strategically find ways to better cope with the tenses of being an artist, how to approach non-creatives who doubt our artistic endeavors, and the importance of building relationships with peers in competitive environments.

    CREDITS:

    Research        Kayla Erhardt

    Writing             Kayla Erhardt 

    Editing             Kayla Erhardt

    Music               Kayla Erhardt 

    Production       Kayla Erhardt

    Recording        Kayla Erhardt

    Interviewees     Ann Marie Shields

    46 min
  • 10. Ask The Professional (ft. Jen Malone)

    In this episode,  Shawn Wallace dives into the life of  Jen Malone and her career as a Music Supervisor based in Los Angeles. Throughout the conversation, we learn some important wellness tips that incorporate  Financial, Career, and Emotional Wellbeing.

    All of our podcasts live at lifeaid.buzzsprout.com.

    Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!

    Written, produced, and edited  by Shawn Wallace

    Recorded and engineered by Shawn Wallace

    Interviews conducted with Jen Malone

    34 min
  • 9. Ask The Professional (ft. Prince Charles Alexander)

    In this episode,  Shawn Wallace dives into the life of Prince Charles Alexander and his career as a Record Producer and a Professor at Berklee College of Music. Throughout the conversation, we learn some important wellness tips that incorporate  Financial, Cultural, Social, and Career Wellbeing.

    All of our podcasts live at lifeaid.buzzsprout.com.

    Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!

    Leave us a review on Apple Music or Spotify and get a shout-out on next month’s episode!

    Written, produced, and edited  by Shawn Wallace

    Recorded and engineered by Shawn Wallace

    Interviews conducted with Prince Charles Alexander

    59 min
  • 8. Financial Wellness

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    For more info about National Women’s Health Week, visit womenshealth.gov.

    Berklee Student Financial Services


    Financial Wellness Check-In Questions:

    • Do I consider myself to be a financially literate person?
    • Do I set short term financial goals (this academic year)?
    • Do I set long term financial goals (my entire education and beyond)?
    • Do I keep records of my income and expenditures to manage my budget?
    • Do I put aside money in case of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances?

    Financial Resources and Guides

    13 Free Online Classes on Personal Finance

    Free Budgeting Apps:

    • Mint
    • You Need A Budget (free for students for 12 months)
    • PocketGuard
    • Your bank may also offer a free budgeting system - check yours out for info!


    Written, produced, and edited by Elizabeth Zinn and Shawn Wallace

    Music by Elizabeth Zinn

    Recorded and engineered by Elizabeth Zinn via Zoom

    Interviews conducted with Leah Driscoll and Amy Anderson

    56 min
  • 7. Environmental Wellness

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    Information about Telehealth can be found here.

    Sign up for BARCC's Virtual Walk for Change!

    Environmental Wellness Check-In Questions:

    • Do I take steps to positively contribute to the health and safety of my community?
    • Is the environment where I live and spend my time safe and supportive?
    • Do I understand and think about how what I do impacts those around me?
    • Do I care for and respect the environment and community?
    • Do I try to live an eco-friendly lifestyle?


    The Office of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution

    Click this link to assess your conflict style.

    Campus Life

    The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Written, produced, and edited by Elizabeth Zinn and Shawn Wallace

    Music by Elizabeth Zinn

    Recorded and engineered by Elizabeth Zinn via Zoom

    Interviews conducted with Michelle Quinones, Becca Neary, and Mind Pornsakulpaisal



    1 hr 4 min
  • 6. Physical Wellness

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    Follow us @berkleehealthandwellness for wellness-related events, info, updates, and giveaways!

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    Corona Virus FAQs

    How to Keep Yourself and Others Healthy

    Global Recycling Day is March 18. Find out more at www.globalrecyclingday.com. 

    Info about our Medical Care Partner, Tufts Medical Center, is here.

    Information about Fenway Health.

    Physical Wellness Check-In Questions:

    • Do I get enough sleep to feel rested most nights of the week?
    • Do I watch for early signs of sickness and take action to address them?
    • Do I eat regular nutritious meals that give me the energy I need to get through the day?
    • Do I engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 3 times per week?
    • Do I abstain from smoking substances and alcohol or consume in moderation, and do I avoid street drugs?


    eCHECKUP to go: totally anonymous Alcohol, Marijunana, and Other Drugs screenings.

    Contact María Cabané at [email protected]

    Set up an appointment with Ellie Perry by emailing [email protected]

    Set up an appointment with Janel Funk, our other nutritionist, here.

    Make an appointment for Physical Therapy here.

    Make an appointment for Alexander Technique here.

    Make an appointment for Body Mapping here.

    Info about gym memberships and Emerson’s Sports Teams.

    Written, produced, edited, and music by Elizabeth Zinn

    Recorded and engineered by Tony Brown and Elizabeth Zinn

    Interviews conducted with María Cabané, Ellie Perry, and Haley Clay

    51 min
  • Announcement!

    This month's episode is delayed due to COVID-19. We're working to make the episode more relevant to everyone at this point in the semester. Keep following us on social media (@berkleehealthandwellness) for updates on all of our services!

    2 min

About Life Aid

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Berklee's Office of Student Wellness Promotion and Services presents Life Aid, a podcast on all things wellness. Focusing each month on one dimension of wellness, we tell you what you need to know…