What's Up: Wellness from the 3rd Floor

On this weeks podcast episode, health educators, Sofia (She/Her) and Quinn (He/Him) have a conversation about how a lot of pressure is put on individuals to "save the earth" through habits like recycling and living sustainably even though 70% of the world's historical GHG emissions is caused by big corporations. Join us as Sofia and Quinn shift the blame and talk about Earth Day with a systems perspective all the while giving resources and tips on what you can do to help.⁠

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxnzBU41g6D0IwZX9ejwrqBxxYG64rvqSWbOXBda-ao/edit?usp=sharing

Resources:

Check out Sustainability here at PSU! https://www.pdx.edu/sustainability/

https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/CL/Pages/Climate-Change-Resources.aspx

https://www.greenpeace.org/international/act/volunteer/

https://www.sierraclub.org/volunteer

https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/CL/Pages/index.aspx

For more information on this topic and resources of how to help here are some great film recommendations:

Seaspearacy on netflix

References:

https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data#:~:text=Since%201970%2C%20CO2%20emissions,been%20the%20second%2Dlargest%20contributors.

https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/global-warming-vs-climate-change/#:~:text=Global%20warming%20is%20the%20long,gas%20levels%20in%20Earth's%20atmosphere.

https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/

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In this week's episode, Bella (she/her) sits down with Ahmed El Mansouri (he/him), Program Coordinator of the MENASA Inititaive, which is the newest cultural center representing students from the Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian region. They discuss some history behind the emerging cultural identity, how the center has grown, and what they're doing now. Stay tuned to learn more about this center and the MENASA community at PSU.

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dkEUHO4FHWRcIdLdxRLsK4dWmVHK_XmaF5cPdTyCbrk/edit?usp=sharing

Resources:

Donate/Share to help raise money for a physical center: https://psudayofgiving.org/s/1904/cf20/interior.aspx?sid=1904&gid=2&pgid=681

MENASA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menasa_initiative/?hl=en   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psumenasainitiative

Visit their website: https://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/middle-east-north-africa-south-asia-initiative

Contact Ahmed El Mansouri at [email protected] or [email protected] for questions & collaborations

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In this week's episode, Logan (she/they) and Josh (they/them) host a roundtable discussion with Riley (she/her) and Chrystal (she/her) confronting fatphobia and discussing what fat liberation looks like for them and what it can look like for you!

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ZWo1BSX9QFnfGYRSyUZ8CfCeP28DOBGqxKLorMsJJs/edit?usp=sharing

Resources:

https://www.travelportland.com/attractions/portland-plus-size-fashion/ → plethora of Portland businesses included here!

https://www.torrid.com/ → national chain for plus-size femme clothing, including lingerie, swim suits, professional wear, etc.

https://fatfancyfashions.com/ → Portland-based plus-size consignment store!

https://thecurvyfashionista.com/8-gender-neutral-plus-size-brands/ →check out what brands Beefcake Swimwear, Dapper Boi, Bindle & Keep, Kidd Bell, Steer Queer, Haute Butch, Green Box Shop, and TomboyX have to offer! Enjoy little descriptions of these small businesses and get to know their origin story.

https://bookriot.com/fat-positive-romance-books/ (YA-friendly to steamy erotica is in this list) → Books from authors Rebekah Weatherspoon, Talia Hibbert, Thea de Salle, Katrina Jackson, Olivia Dade, Xan West, and Sandya Menon, are featured in this list. A variety of sexualities, variety of bodies, variety of abilities, variety of PEOPLE. This book list is a magnificent must-see for anyone looking to broaden their romance section on their bookshelf. Alternatively, if you’ve given up on reading romance due to disaffirming representation of fat characters, we hope one of these may spark your interest if you once enjoyed romance!

https://bookriot.com/9-romances-featuring-fat-heroines/ → This booklist offers the top 9 romance books for having fat main characters and the health of their representation.

https://jodiegale.com/15-binge-worthy-shows-to-embrace-body-diversity-body-positivity-and-body-love/ → Explore this list to see if there are any shows you want to check out! Shrill is a personal favorite of mine (Logan), so I would highly recommend that suggestion!

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In this week's episode, co-hosts Logan (she/they) & Quinn (he/him) are joined by a special guest interviewee Bob Edelstein LMFT, MFT, the founder and former president of Existential-Humanistic NorthWest! During the episode Bob gives us a rich overview of the historical background of Existential Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, and Existential-Humanistic Psychology. We get the valuable insight from a practitioner working within the field about how this approach can be applied in individuals lives. Bob also gifts us the story of his own journey and perspective of how he became involved with the work and those who inspired and guided him along the way. 

View transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CZ7yJ5Q0-IXH8Bt7KGjAjqiB5Y9ss1Gz4GgwT72GV6U/edit?usp=sharing

Episode specific resources:

If you're a student or professional who is interested in the field of Existential-Humanistic Psychology, check out EHNW! It's an awesome organization that offers really wonderful programs & events. As students you can attend individual events at a reduced cost or join as an Affiliate. Join the EHNW Newsletter on the website to stay up to date for all there amazing events!

https://ehnwpdx.org

Upcoming EHNW Events Mentioned Within Episode: 

March 6th 2021 (Sat.) 10:00AM - 12:00PM (PST): Salon - Case Conceptualization, Consultation, And Discussion From An Existential-Humanistic Perspective 

September 24th & 25th 2021 (Sat. & Sun.): Conference - Four Masters, Four Approaches: An Exploration of Existential Theory and Practice 

EHNW Blog: https://ehnwpdx.org/ehnw-blog/

Check out Bob Edelstein's website: http://bobedelstein.com

Contact Bob Edelstein - Email: [email protected] 

Phone: (503) 249-2759

Bob's Psychology Today Blog - Authentic Engagement: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/authentic-engagement

The two books referenced for those interested in diving deeper and learning more! 

The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy, Editor in Chief Emmy Van Deurzen. Published in 2019 ISBN 9781119167150

The Handbook of Humanistic Psychology, Second Edition, Edited by Schneider, Pierson, and Bugental. Bob has a chapter in this book entitled: Frames, Attitudes, and Skills of an Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapist. Published in 2015. ISBN 9781452267746

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In this week's episode a special guest host, our supervisor Taylor (he/him) interviews Tatiana Garcia (she/her) & Diana Hernandez Cuesta (she/her), program assistants from La Casa Latina! They talk about their community and programs, how to be actively anti-racist at PSU, & the impacts of racial tension on health and community. Thanks to La Casa Latina, Tatiana, & Diana for collaborating! 

View transcription here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u-97sLxoNdkFt9u9QxMscsMujaDovAi9/view?usp=sharing

La Casa Latina's Website: https://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/la-casa-latina-student-center

Follow La Casa Latina on Instagram to stay up to date!: @casalatina_psu 

https://www.instagram.com/casalatina_psu/?hl=en

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In this week's episode, host Logan (she/they) speaks with social psychologist and associate professor at PSU, Dr. Kimberly Kahn. Dr. Kahn provides her expertise regarding how our social identities and others treatment of social identities shape how we approach certain environments and tasks.

View transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vkHYl8-E9kGJmLuiE6lVQCdI-9BmMgaoC1w_t_eeRbU/edit?usp=sharing

Episode specific resources:

        Whistling Vivaldi - https://wwnorton.com/books/Whistling-Vivaldi/

        Dr. Kahn's GRASP Lab at PSU - https://www.pdx.edu/kahn-prejudice-research-lab/

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This week we are talking about self-intimacy. Co-host Bella (she/her) shares her own thoughts and some research and insights given by WHAT member and host on this podcast, Quinn (he/him). Then, Bella and co-host Logan (she/they) dive into a conversation regarding masturbation, and the different ways people may experience that particular form of self-intimacy, contextualized by their life experiences and preferences.

View the transcription here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/17to5XErOBZ0nGA3dBd1Uxly0gGDbZoNUToVNpj7lnrg/edit?usp=sharing

Resources

Learn about ethical porn and where to find it: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/ethical-porn

For more ethical and inclusive porn, check out Erika Lust or Crash Pad Series. 

Listen to our sexy times playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7c2YCopuQZ7dFLqdx4R5qM?si=8Pk-NYuYTgm_72Iq4uqJTA

Women's Resource Center: https://www.pdx.edu/womens-resource-center/

Queer Resource Center: https://www.pdx.edu/queer-resource-center/ 

She Bop: https://www.sheboptheshop.com/

Pleasure Chest: https://thepleasurechest.com/

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On this week's episode we talk with the Pan-African Commons (PAC) about their community and programs, how to be actively anti-racist at PSU, & the impacts of microaggressions and racial tension on health and community. Special thanks to Courtney Taylor (she/her) and Kennedy Ames (she/her) for being a part of this episode. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mmnMxC4lpj_aFQZ_dbKEq2ubMoVlTOkAH8tDeBXQpcM/edit?usp=sharing 

Check out PAC's 2021 Black History Month Events here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEOjTTOwIQ/psKxvWF6M65VBF_hZjK2wA/view?utm_content=DAEOjTTOwIQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer  

Visit the Pan African Commons's website: https://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/pac

For more on Black healing, check out these articles:  

For BIPOC mental health support, call the Racial Equity Crisis Line at: 503-575-3764. BIPOC Counselors will answer Mon-Fri from 8:30 AM - 5 PM. 

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This week we are joined by Belinda Zeidler, a professor of Nutrition Health and faculty of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, to discuss the science behind a healthy diet. We'll break down some pros and cons of the most popular diets such as keto, vegan, paleo, and Mediterranian, and talk about changing the conversations around dieting and nutrition. 

View the transcription of this episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13sgWLKqp-RwMeYjigxW-TfN3wrMWZZOU-jzVSTR_QpM/edit?usp=sharing

For resources regarding food insecurity, visit https://www.pdx.edu/student-access-center/

PSU Emergency Funds: https://www.pdx.edu/dean-student-life/emergency-funds

Check out Health at Every Size: https://haescommunity.com/ and intuitive eating here: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/

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