Ways to Flourish

Hey, what kind of music do you like? Listening to music provides a way for us to connect with our emotions and the people around us. In this first episode of our new Music & Wellness series, we talk to senior Lauren Peterson about what her relationship to music is, how she feels like music can change her emotional state, and what she does to expand her music taste.

We are back this week with Part 2 of our Wellness in Greek Life series! We are continuing the conversation with seniors Emma Brooks and Peter Semaan, but this time, we're coming at the topic from a different angle. We recognize and deconstruct systemic issues and barriers within Greek life, as well as explain how these obstacles look from the inside perspective.

Make sure to catch Part 1 if you missed it before!

Resources:
W&M Kappa Alpha Theta Instagram page
W&M Kappa Alpha Order Instagram page

Greek life and wellness are not necessarily things you'd immediately think of going together, but being a member in a social sorority or fraternity goes deeper than people outside that sphere sometimes realize. Seniors Emma Brooks and Peter Semaan join us for a two-part series to discuss the role of well-being in their Greek life organizations. In Part 1, we talk about what their favorite parts about being involved in Greek life are, how their organizations address the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, and how W&M's specific culture of Greek life is especially unique. Stay tuned next week for Part 2!

Resources:
W&M Kappa Alpha Theta Instagram page
W&M Kappa Alpha Order Instagram page

One must define their own personal wellness. Luckily, the Wellness Center has a new face around to help us do that--meet Dr. Khaliah Wilson, our Assistant Director of Health Promotion! In this week's episode, we chat about what she has noticed about our campus since arriving, how she practices wellness, and how the Office of Health Promotion can be a resource for students.

Resources:
Health Promotion Wellness Mindset website
[email protected]

Food insecurity and historic food-related inequity is a topic at William & Mary that does not necessarily get talked about enough, as it is something that many students have never had to experience themselves. The Campus Food Exchange is a confidential program that provides access to nonperishable food, household products, and personal hygiene products to students, faculty, and staff. Campus Minister with the Wesley Campus Ministry Max Blalock joins us today to talk about what the Campus Food Exchange does, how food insecurity is a real historic (and often ignored) issue in the City of Williamsburg, and what some misconceptions are about the Wesley House.

Campus Food Exchange Hours:

Sadler Location, Rm. 157
Sunday-Thursday 7:00am -- 12:00am
Friday-Thursday 7:00am -- 1:00am

Wesley Location (526 Jamestown Rd.)
Mondays 1:00pm -- 3:00pm
Thursdays 4:30pm -- 6:30pm
Saturdays 3:00pm -- 5:00pm

Resources:
Max's email: [email protected]
Max's phone number: (757) 634-7406
Campus Food Exchange website

Dr. Kelly Crace, Associate VP for Health & Wellness at the Wellness Center, joins us once again! This time, we are talking about authentic excellence in organizations, as well as how to create flourishing "&" cultures instead of "or" cultures. We also touch on the Life Values Inventory, which helps individuals determine their personal values and in turn help them flourish in their teams.

Kelly's book about authentic excellence for organizations is available now!

Resources:
Life Values Inventory website
Center for Mindfulness & Authentic Excellence (CMAX) website
Authentic Excellence for Organizations: Creating Flourishing "&" Cultures by R. Kelly Crace, Charles J. Hardy, and Robert L. Crace

Meet Candice Fox, William & Mary's new Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist! Candice is incredibly excited to be on campus and begin connecting with students. We talk about her background, her passion for prevention, and what healthy relationships mean (and don't mean) to her. Stay tuned for future episodes with her!

Resources:
[email protected]
The Haven
The Avalon Center
The Avalon Center's 24/7 Helpline: (757) 258-5051

If you use the dining halls on campus, you've seen the changes this year. Aramark is William & Mary's new food service company that is going to focus on quality and innovation while being accessible to all students on campus. Becky Vick is Aramark's Health and Wellness Manager who is a resource for our students. Today, she talks to us about her background, her passions regarding diet and nutrition, and her role at William & Mary.

Resources:
[email protected]

Today in our bonus episode, find a comfortable seat and get ready to quiet your mind. Becca Marcus, psychotherapist with the W&M Wellness Center, leads us in a guided meditation session. To learn more about mindfulness and get to know Becca better, check out our previous episode "Even You Can Practice Mindfulness." And, whenever you want a few moments of peace and calm, feel free to come back here!

Resources:
[email protected]

"Mindfulness" is one of those words that can have the tendency to draw someone away if they don't completely understand what it is or how to practice it. Luckily, psychotherapist Becca Marcus is here to explain how mindfulness can be beneficial to anyone's life, no matter if they're practicing a formal or informal version of it. If you'd like an extended tutorial on how to be be more mindful, consider signing up for one of Becca's free Introduction to Mindfulness classes! Also, stay tuned for Friday for when Becca leads us through a mindfulness meditation session!

Resources:
Link to Introduction to Mindfulness: Bit.ly/MindfulnessWM 
Becca's email: [email protected]