The Bama Balance

Grief is hard and painful. It can also be difficult for college men to know how to share their grief and find the words to truly express the depth of their feelings around loss. This episode explores the nature of grief for college men, the role of socialized expectations, and how men can find their […]

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How much do your achievements define you and your self-worth? Are your achievements and involvement in organizations consistent with your values? In this episode, we follow-up on our previous episode on “The Hustle Culture at UA” as we further explore the role that achievements and involvement in organizations have on feelings of self-worth and defining […]

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Tyler Le (VP, Culverhouse College of Business Student Ambassadors; Executive VP, UA Interfraternity Council) joins this episode as our first guest co-host as we talk about the allure of hustle culture for some men on campus and its connection to aspects of competition and college men’s feelings of self-worth.

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Sheena Gregg, MS, RD, LDN, is Director of the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness at UA and co-host of the show, Fit2BTide, broadcast on WVUA-FM, The Capstone. On this episode, Ms. Gregg joins us to share her experience and expertise in examining the role that diet and nutrition play in college men’s mental health.

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Body image for college men plays an important role in their self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. However for some college men, factors that might impact developing a healthy body image may lead to developing less healthy strategies that affect men physically and psychologically. This episode raises awareness about issues related to college men’s body image and […]

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Many college men can feel ambivalent about seeking help for their mental health concerns. Dr. Perez, Nick, and Johnny discuss some of the perspectives that college men may have when it comes to reaching out for mental health support, the strength that comes from reaching out for support, and how college men can support each […]

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Anxiety is a major concern for many college students and the top reason for which students seek out counseling. In this episode, we examine the nature of anxiety for college men, explore the underlying reasons for some anxieties, as well as some ways to cope and manage.

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How can Valentine’s Day be thought of in a different way? Dr. Perez, Nick, and Johnny explore the notion of “Valentineusall” and the meaning of intentional friendships.

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Luke Dille, a graduate student in the Manderson School of Business, shares some of his experiences and insights on mental health challenges as a graduate student and some of the useful approaches he has used to be successful in graduate school.

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Nick and Johnny discuss the undergraduate experience and ways that different factors can impact the mental health of underclass students. Information on campus resources are also provided.

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