The BUBeWell Podcast

Would you consider yourself brave? What about a risk-taker? It can be hard to get out of your comfort zone, but Ashton and Micah are here to help! This episode you'll hear the hosts talk about their own experiences coming into adulthood and as they look to the real world.

"It's not Black history. It's Black is history." Get ready for some ~spicy~ takes! Dive into Black History Month with Ashton & Micah as they discuss and unpack diversity at Butler, appropriation on social media, and Black representation in fashion and design. The hosts provide info, resources, and events to look into this BHM and beyond!

The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming - add in a global pandemic and that is a recipe for a wild ride. Ashton & Micah share about their experiences emerging into adulthood. Join them as they talk career trajectories, personal responsibility, finances, and the value of time.

Ashton and Micah explore a variety of ways to "pursue" goals, including attracting, visualization, and progressive habit formation. The hosts share their experiences in achieving their goals, without being so hard on themselves about the perfect outcome. Take a listen, maybe you'll be inspired.

How do you build and maintain healthy habits? Micah and Ashton talk about their own habits around social media consumption and music production, respectively. Listen to hear more about their experiences, along with tips & tricks!

How do you effectively manage stress? The hosts tackle that question in the season's fifth episode. Ashton and Micah share about their own stressors in school and life, and give their best tips for effectively managing, harnessing, and perceiving stressful moments.

New Director of the First Year Experience, Nii Abrahams, joins the hosts to discuss the importance of connections, mentorship, and giving yourself grace through a student's first year & beyond. Ashton & Micah share about their own FYE - can you relate to their stories? Let us know @BUBeWell on Instagram.

Finances in college can be tricky, but this episode can help! Ashton & Micah share about their personal journeys with money and discuss a variety of resources that can support our listeners' finances. Are you more of a spender or a saver? Let us know on Instagram @BUBeWell

Micah and Ashton dive in to the issue of campus accessibility, given the recent attention and coverage of the #BUBeBetter chalk campaign from Bulldogs for Universal Design (@budatbutler on Instagram). The hosts highlight the connection between this topic and student well-being. They also urge listeners to continue to be self-aware and advocate for change.

Ashton & Micah kick off season 4 with Micah's journey of becoming the new co-host, sharing topics for the upcoming season & their philosophy on the podcast. Let us know what topics you'd like to have discussed this season! Dm @bubewell on Instagram or email [email protected] with any suggestions!