Join Norah, Isobel, and guest Andre to debrief the 2020 elections and discuss the experiences of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community members who voted for the first time in this election.

Norah and Isobel talks to the wonderful wellness writer Tatum Lindquist about her column’s most recent article titled “More than hand-washing and cleaning: A better understanding of OCD.” They discuss the inaccuracies of mental illness in the media. Tatum helps dismantle this issue and talks about gaining a more accurate and compassionate understanding of OCD.

Join Isobel and Hall Health therapist Ricardo Hidalgo to talk more about the stigmatization of emotion and how we can become more comfortable handling tougher feelings.

Norah and Isobel take a look at wellness writer Tatum Lindquist’s article titled “This quarter, differentiate between social distancing and social isolation”. They discuss dealing with our so-called “negative” emotions, the stigma around them, and how to support others dealing with them.

Norah and Isobel take a look at wellness writer Andy Chia’s article titled “Building  community without face-to-face interaction” They discuss their experiences trying to maintain social connection amidst a physically separating global pandemic and ways to overcome the distance.

Norah and Isobel kick off the quarter by introducing themselves and talking about a subject they’re passionate about: mental health. Starting the academic year in a global pandemic poses students plenty of stressors, and Norah and Isobel discuss a mental-health focused article, their personal experiences, and UW resources to help.

For the final episode of the quarter, join Tatum as Aimee delves into her experience as a first generation student and as Phoebe unpacks the impact of her ASIAN 223, Buddhism and Buddhist Literature class.

Listen in as Tatum and Beth dissect optimism as an actively chosen mindset that can bring a bit of life and gentleness to an otherwise harsh reality.

For 69,245 bells, join Tatum and Deborah in talking about the uses of Animal Crossing and other games as coping mechanisms in this time of social distancing.

Tatum and Zoe break down some of the dangerous talk around ‘quarantine bodies’, how quarantine impacts people struggling or recovering from disordered eating, and what it should actually mean to stay healthy during quarantine.