That's a wrap, Dukes! We have decided to no longer continue on with producing new episodes of the Well Dukes podcast, but all of your favorites will continue to be available!
Thank you to all of the guests and listeners over the last 3 academic years. We hope that you found some of our episodes thought provoking, informative, and validating. You can also always find more by reaching out to one of the JMU Health and Wellness Promotion staff; we'd love to help!

As always, Be Well Dukes!

Thinking about changing the way you eat? Ever considered a popular diet?

Join Lauren as she talks to Heather Harris, a Registered Dietitian at the JMU Health Center, about the dangers of fad diets and the weight centric approach to health.

Resources:

Learn more about the best diets of 2023 here.

Learn about JMU's HOPE Team here.

Read more about the consequences of a weight centric approach here.

Access information about JMU's food pantry locations here.

Curious about edibles? We've got you covered!

Join Lauren as she talks with UREC's Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, Sonia Doulamis, about the five things you need to know about edibles.

Resources:

Learn more about UREC's Wellness Coaching here.

Learn more about UREC's Substance Misuse Prevention programming and resources here.

Learn more about the JMU's Counseling Center here.

There's more to men's health than you think!

Join Lauren as she talks to JMU University Health Center employees, Jessica Sampson, PA and Adam Schmid, BSN,  about important aspects of men's health.

Resources:

Learn more about the CERTS model here.

Learn more about the STARS model here.

Access information about JMU's Safer Sex Station and resources here.

Contact and learn more about JMU's Health Center here.

Get outside and RELAX!

Join Lauren and special guest, Candace Brendler, UREC's Graduate Assistant for Adventure and TEAM Programs, as they talk about the benefit that nature has on your health and wellbeing.

Resources:

Learn about UREC's Adventure Programs and Rental Equipment here.

Learn more about George Washington National Forest here.

Learn more about Shenandoah National Park here.

Learn more about local Harrisonburg Parks here.

Access information about JMU's Arboretum here. 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX! Join Lauren as she talks to two members of JMU’s Title IX Staff, Laura Sider Jost and Cole Seward, about the importance of Title IX and its impact on college campuses.

Resources:

Learn more about and contact JMU’s Title IX Office here.

Feeling like taking a break from social media? Then we have the podcast for you! Join your host, Lauren as she talks with Daniel George, a postdoctoral staff psychologist at JMU’s Counseling Center, about the 5 things you need to know about social media usage.

Resources:

Learn more about JMU's Counseling Center and its services here.

Access the passport event resource sheet here.

Learn more about the Humane Technology movement here.

Wanting to learn more about sexuality? We made it easy for you! Join  Lauren with special guest, Jordan McCann, UREC's Assistant Director for Sexual and Relationship Health, as they discuss the 5 Circles of Sexuality.

Resources:
 
Learn more about and sign up for Sexual Health Coaching here.

Learn more about the Safer Sex Stations on campus here.

Learn more about and contact SOGIE here.

Learn more about and sign up for STI Testing here.

New Year new you? Join Lauren for the first podcast of 2023  as she talks to JMU UREC Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Social Media, Michael Johnson, about the importance of setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals.

Resources:

Follow us on social media @jmuurec!

Ever wondered about athletic training at UREC? Join Lauren as she talks to JMU UREC Athletic Trainers, Tom Pomerleau and Stacy Rider, about this unique service offered at UREC as well as some tips and tricks about how to treat and prevent injuries.

Resources:

Learn more about Athletic Training at UREC here.

Register for Athletic Training at UREC here.