In this episode, our very own Katie Nickel shares her background in fitness, what keeps her motivated (even during wildly busy times), and how to stay consistent with your fitness routine. Enjoy and be well!

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, Social

Have an idea for an episode or would like to be a very special guest? Email Kerri at [email protected].

Resources:

Katie Nickel- [email protected]

MKE Rec Webpage

Nike Run App

Nike Training App

Yoga with Adriene

Les Mills

My Fitness Pal

The “Wellness Toolbox Series” includes a variety of guided meditations, visualizations, and breathing exercises. Enjoy and be well!

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, Emotional/Mental, Spiritual

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In this episode, I am joined by Rashidah Butler-Jackson, Mrs. Dalvery Blackwell, Dr. Anna Palatnik, and Toni Whitaker to discuss the important topic of racial disparities in maternal health and the crucial role played by the doula. We discuss statistics regarding maternal health amongst individuals of color, the important work that folks are doing to address these issues, and how everyone can contribute to progress and change. Enjoy and be well!

Special Guests: Toni Whitaker ([email protected]), Dr. Anna Palatnik ([email protected]), Mrs. Dalvery Blackwell ([email protected]), and Rashidah Butler-Jackson ([email protected])

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, Emotional/Mental, Social

Additional Resources:

African American Breastfeeding Network Link

Monday, Oct. 16, 2023

03:00 - 04:00 PM

Impactfully Addressing the Birth Mortality Rate in Black and Brown Communities

Professionalism Week 2023 (zoom.us)

In this episode, Dr. Mackinnon shares her own background in music, the health benefits, and how she found a way to integrate her passions of music and medicine. Enjoy and be well!

Special Guest: Dr. Jennifer Mackinnon ([email protected], Twitter: @doctorjen9)

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, Emotional/Mental, Social, Occupational

Have an idea for the podcast or would like to be a special guest? Email Kerri at [email protected].

In this episode, Mel shares her mastery of the PIVOT! Tune in for her story of how she arrived at her role as an MCW faculty member, through a number of changes in her life course. We discuss the difficulty and the more beautiful side of having to pivot in life. Enjoy and be well!

Special Guest: Dr. Melanie Gartz ([email protected])

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Intellectual, Occupational, Social, Financial

Have an idea for the podcast or would like to be a very special guest? Email Kerri at [email protected].

In this episode, Ruturaj and Himanshu discuss the use of humor in Medicine, the benefits of it and how to ensure you are using it appropriately. We also share our favorite jokes! Enjoy and be well! 

Special Guests: Ruturaj Vala, M2 ([email protected]) and Dr. Himanshu Agrawal ([email protected]) 

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Social, Occupational

Have an idea for the podcast or would like to be a very special guest? Email Kerri at [email protected]! 

In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Jacobsohn shares his own experience switching to a whole foods plant-based lifestyle, the benefits to human and environmental health, and how to make the transition yourself. Enjoy and be well! 

Special Guest: Dr. Kenneth Jacobsohn ([email protected])

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, Environmental 

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In this episode, Kishan shares his experience with the SOAP process as well as having to make a pivot in his journey; how he dealt with that, what he learned, and where he stands today. Enjoy and be well! 

For those not familiar, SOAP is the process by which eligible unmatched, or partially unmatched applicants may apply to programs with unfilled residency positions and receive offers through the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). "SOAP day" takes place on the Monday of match week. If a student is unmatched, they then have the option of participating in the SOAP process that week; completing applications to programs with open positions, possibly updating their letters, and interviewing.  

Special Guest: Kishan Patel, MCW alumni ([email protected])

Additional Resources:

Dr. Nai-Fen Su (MCW Career Services) Contact: [email protected] 

This episode includes sound bites from a recently recorded webinar with Director of Student Financial Services, Kristin Mootz, where she shared the basics of budgeting and what to do when you have a bit extra or fall a bit short. Enjoy and be well! 

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Financial 

Additional Resources:

AAMC Budget Worksheet for Students 

Kristin Mootz: [email protected]

Have an idea for the podcast or would like to be a very special guest? Email Kerri at [email protected]!

In this episode, Meg shares the motivation behind the creation of SPO, the elements of the program and what impacts she has seen on the Central Wisconsin - MCW campus. Enjoy and be well!

Special Guest: Meg Lieb (M4 at CW-MCW, [email protected]) 

Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Environmental, Social

Additional Resources:

Sara Kohlbeck ([email protected])

Have an idea for the podcast or would like to be a very special guest? Email Kerri at [email protected]!