Get Up and Do Something: Uplift

*** WARNING: SMALL SECTIONS WITH POOR AUDIO QUALITY*** In this episode, Developmental Psychologist Dr. Adam Davey joins us to discuss wisdom he has gleaned from studying and working with people in their 80's, 90's, and 100's+. Dr. Davey is a delight and hits on some very big takeaway life lessons! We apologize for the small sections of poor audio quality; the questions that can't be heard in the recording are below: Questions: 1. What first got you interested in working with this population? 2. Can you tell us about what you've learned about diet and physical activity level of people in these age groups? 3. How big of a part do you think these factors play into living a long life vs. Genetics? 4. What are some practices that people in their 20's and 30's should start doing now in order to live happily in their 80's, 90's or even 100's? 5. In what ways has your own life changed by studying and working with this population? 6. What are the 3 biggest life lessons you have learned from working with this population?

In this episode, Dr. Michael Peterson speaks about the history of body image, the effects of media on negative body image, and some of the reasons why our society is so focused on body image. There may be a Part II on this topic in the works so stay tuned!

Today we discuss the mental health barriers that this past year of the pandemic has brought us. We talk about what was hardest, how we got through it, and what we are looking forward to in the future! Tune in to hear the perspective of three young adults and their journey of learning about themselves and those around them during the times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson explains the difference between religion and faith, how each affects stress, and how each helps you navigate through life. We also discuss how certain virtues can be beneficial to life, stress, and coping.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson teaches us why fairytales are important, even as adults! We also talk about how humor and laughter can help us in stressful situations.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson is back to discuss why America is so stressed. He explains this in terms of our culture, values, and beliefs. Then he talks about how to better address these stressors that we experience.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson explains his own study's finding of gender values in the workplace. We also talk about each gender's stressors and how managers can help create environments to maximize success and happiness overall.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson is back with us to talk about stress in relation to work. We'll talk about how you, your boss, and the workplace culture can all affect your stress levels and health.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson is back with us to give us information on the issues, coping skills, and tips to feel better during this period of "social distancing".

In this episode, Dr. Peterson talks about how men and women both experience, process, react and cope with stress differently.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson explains how social support affects stress, how it's beneficial and even how you can find it within yourself.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson talks about the relationship between control, stress, predictability, and freedom.

In this episode, Dr. Peterson goes into further detail about how stress goes beyond the body. We also expand into the causes of stress, ways to cope, and resources to support us through stressful times.

In this episode, we start a new series all about stress. This week we talk about what stress is, how it's a reaction to life, and the general issues that arise from it!

In this episode, we wrap up our health coaching series with Toni. She talks about the last session, her major takeaways, and her plans for moving forward.

In this episode, we continue you follow Toni on her health coaching journey where she walks us through her second session.

In this episode, Toni starts her health coaching journey where she takes us through the in's and out's of her initial session.

In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Valentine to discuss personal training. Patrick gives us all the information we need to know! This ranges from: the purpose of personal training to the qualities to look for in trainers to how to get to most out of your training sessions.

In this episode, Toni and the Director of Worksite Wellness at UD talk about what worksite wellness is, what can make a program successful, and why you should care!

On this episode we talk with Dr. Michael Peterson and how to successfully navigate through your twenties. He addresses topics of necessary life skills, expectations that lack realism, how following your passion may not be the best option, wayfaring, career capacity, flexibility, the idea of control, and more!

In this episode of Uplift, Dr.Peterson and the GUADS staff revisit the topic of dating! Topics discussed include dating dos, dating don'ts, and everywhere in between.

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Jakotowicz. Richard is a certified financial planner and financial analyst. Today, he covers topics such as: - How financial stability benefits our wellbeing - What prevents us from being financially stable - Rent vs. Buy? Which is better? - When should we start thinking about retirement? - The "1 Million Dollar Coffee Concept"

The tables have turned in this episode of Uplift! Dr. Mike Peterson interviews GUADS Uplift staff members on the mysterious world of dating in 2019.

Relationship issues? Dr. Danielle Catona joins us today to talk about Communication for Healthy Relationships. Why is it so important and how can you improve it? Dr.Catona gives us the facts!

On this episode of Uplift, we talk to registered dietitian Maryann Eastep about Intuitive Eating. What is Intuitive Eating? Who can benefit from Intuitive Eating? How can you eat more intuitively and give up dieting for life?

On this episode of Uplift, we learn the ins and outs of prenatal and infant nutrition. Topics covered include: - Are there specific foods a mother should eat? - What are the benefits to introducing children to different flavors early on in life? - What kind of influence does an expecting mothers’ diet have on the health of her child? - Are there certain foods that mothers should avoid? And more!

On this episode, we have Dr. Freda Paterson talks about the importance of sleep. Dr. Paterson discusses how sleep, though looked at as a less important health behavior to many, is a very prominent health behavior when looking at chronic disease and overall health. As she states, " sleep is the bio-behavior that underpins everything, and that in the absence of healthy sleep no other health behavior intervention can be optimized." So what is classified as healthy sleep? How can unhealthy sleep affect us? Why is sleep health not valued the way it should be?

On this episode of Uplift, we sit down with Dr.Shannon Robson. Topics covered include: Why is there a childhood obesity problem? What role do “family meals” play in healthy nutrition? What is the biggest mistake parents make related to their child’s nutritional needs? How do you develop healthy food habits with your children? and more!

Why is our society so obsessed with diets and weight loss? Why don't fad diets work? How do we find reliable sources of nutrition information? And what does a health diet TRUELY look like? Dr.Carly Pacanowski, researcher and registered dietitian, joins us today to set the record straight!

We all have goals we want to achieve. But sometimes, taking those first steps toward your goal seem impossible! Where do you start? And how do you reach the finish line? The answer lies in goal setting. In this episode of Uplift, certified health coach Tara Leonard discusses the art of goal setting. Topics covered include: - What is goal setting & why it works - How to phrase your goals so that you are successful - How to achieve goals, even the difficult ones - Advice for individuals who are struggling to reach their goals

In this episode of Uplift, we learn all about breastfeeding. Benefits, barriers, and everything in between!

Health coaching...what's that? In this episode of Uplift, we learn the ins and outs of health coaching. What does a health coach do? How can you benefit from seeing a health coach? And will it really improve your health? Certified health coach Tara Leonard answers all of our burning questions! To find out more about health coaching at STAR, simply send an email to: health-coaching@udel.edu To find out more about the health coaching program at the University of Delaware go to https://sites.udel.edu/bhan/graduates-index/graduates-health-coaching/

On this episode, we sit down with Dr.Michael Mackenzie and talk about mindfulness. What is mindfulness? How do we become more mindful in our everyday lives? Why is mindfulness important? And what does the future of mindfulness look like?

In today's episode, we sit down with Dr.Stephen Goodwin. Topics of discussion include: how do we define happiness, tips for living a happy life, and ways we can apply these tips to our everyday lives.