Thrive@Kansas State University

Welcome back to another episode of our new series, Student Stories. In today's episode, Social Wellbeing, we sit down with two international student athletes at Kansas State University - TJ Shankar, a senior studying Business Administration,  and Vitoria Alves, a junior studying Psychology. Listen as they share their experiences coming to the United States for the first time, transitioning to college, pursuing athletics, building a social circle, and more!    For additional information about any of the K-State programs or organizations we talked about in this episode, check out the links below:    https://www.k-state.edu/isss/   https://www.k-state.edu/isss/resources/intl_assoc.html   https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/undergrad/manhattan/apply/international/

In another episode of our new podcast series, Student Stories, we sit down with Kansas State University Food Science Major, Elizabeth Mitsch. Listen as she shares her perspective on physical wellbeing, along with insight about meal planning, food budgeting, food safety, and more! For information on any resources talked about in today's episode, check out the links below! https://www.k-state.edu/cats-cupboard/ https://foodsci.k-state.edu/future-students/undergraduate.html https://foodsci.k-state.edu/ For closed captioning follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ptIXaCXU0

In the second episode of our new podcast series, Student Stories, we sit down with Kansas State University student athletes, Kassidy Johnson and Delaney Kemp. Kassidy is a senior double major in Dietetics and Spanish, and Delaney is a third-year student studying Kinesiology on the Pre-health track. Listen as these two share their journeys with mental and emotional well-being at Kansas State. For information on any resources talked about in today's episode, check out the links below.    You @ KSU  https://you.ksu.edu/   CAPS https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/   Student Foundation  https://www.ksufoundation.org/student-foundation/   K-State Proud  https://www.ksufoundation.org/k-stateproud/index.html   Lafene Health Center  https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/   For closed captioning please follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npm5mJbn0Qk

In the first episode of our new podcast series, Student Stories, we sit down with Ana Sanko, Senior double-major in Finance and Personal Financial Planning, as well as Peer Counselor at Powercat Financial. Listen as Ana shares her perspective on finances along with her journey at Kansas State. For information about any of the resources talked about in today's episode, check out the links below:    Powercat Financial -  https://www.k-state.edu/powercatfinancial/   You @ KSU -    For closed caption, please follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45A0zKYYi9g   https://you.ksu.edu/

The terms “physical activity” and “exercise” are often used interchangeably although their meanings differ. Dr. Emily Mailey, associate professor of Kinesiology at K-State, is here to help us redefine the role of physical activity and incorporate it into our daily lives.  

On this episode we speak with Dr. Mike Finnegan, Assistant Professor in the Staley School of Leadership Studies.  Throughout the episode we share many stories demonstrating the importance of relationship building and how important it is to feel a sense of belonging to a community.  We explore well-being, authenticity, strength's philosophy, leadership development and discuss how these topics can help someone achieve their maximum potential and thrive in their environment.    For more information on academic offerings and co-curricular programs offered through the Staley School of Leadership Studies, check out the website at https://www.k-state.edu/leadership/.   For a closed caption version, please follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqAezagfBwE  

Doctoral Intern at KSU Counseling Services, Nicole Knapp, shares with us her experience being a single parent during college. Nicole shares what she found helpful while navigating college as a single parent, and shares why it is so important to build a support network.  This episode is part of our Relevant Resilience aiming to give our listeners ideas on how to build and strengthen their resilience.     For closed caption please follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKMuw0V65No

What is mindfulness? What can mindfulness do for us? How do we practice mindfulness? Guest Heidi Pontinen, joins Chris Bowman and Cole Griffin to answer these questions and explore how we can become more present in our lives.   For closed caption please follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn4lblrim9s

This week, Chris and Cole discuss intimate partner violence with licensed master social worker, Debi Holcomb.  Debi began her social work career in 1993 when she became a volunteer, and then night staff for the Crisis Center Inc.  Debi has developed many programs regarding intimate partner violence, including creating the Office of Victim Services for the Kansas Department of Corrections.     Listed below are resources that were mentioned in the episode. National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233 - thehotline.org Kansas Crisis Hotline (Free, confidential statewide hotline) – 1-888-363-2287 Crisis Center, Inc. (Riley, Geary, Pottawatomie, Geary and Marshall Counties) Free and confidential services for victims of IPV and Sexual Violence – 785-539-2785 Kansas Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence (Not a direct advocacy organization, but provides stats, trainings, consultation and contact information for local resources and services in Kansas) – kcsdv.org C.A.R.E (Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education) Office at K-State –785-532-6444    https://www.k-state.edu/care/   For closed captioning please follow the link below. https://youtu.be/gGRnQ7Q4mAQ

Part of prioritizing the wellness of all people, is combatting the environmental factors that cause oppression, discrimination, and distress. Dr. Lockett, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Kansas State University, has extensive experience combatting racism personally and professionally. We talk about Dr. Lockett's authentic experience, the intersection of race and mental health, and The Four A's on Antiracism. https://www.k-state.edu/diversity-inclusion/initiatives/action-plan/facultystaff/cultural-competency/lorenza-lockett-letter.html   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and are not intended to reflect the official policy or position of Kansas State University or Lafene Student Center.   For a closed caption version of this episode follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6w9LT7Iuw

This is the first episode in our Relevant Resilience series: what is resiliency and how do we build it? Chris Praetzel, a doctoral psychology intern, discusses with Chris Bowman and Cole Griffin the ins and outs of resilience and how to bounce back from adversity.     For closed caption please follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-z2orWqIbw

During this episode, Vice President of Student Life, Dr. Thomas Lane, comes on the show and shares with us what makes Kansas State University special.  Dr. Lane shares where his passion for well-being comes from and what resources are available for students while they are at Kansas State University.  Dr. Lane also shares with us how Kansas State University is continuing to build a fabric of care for its students.  We also learn about how Dr. Lane landed at KSU, along with his favorite foods, music, and movies.     For a closed caption version of this podcast please visit the following website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz-2W5l6uO4

How do we Thrive?  This is a complex question that does not have a one size fits all answer.  The complexity of this question also comes from the fact that there are so many answers.  Hello everybody, and welcome to the podcast Thrive@Kansas State University.  During this podcast we will define well-being, talk about mental health, discover resources, and have discussions with leadership about how they are helping KSU students thrive.  We are happy you've joined us and welcome to Thrive@Kansas State University.          For a captioned version of this episode, please visit the following website. https://youtu.be/As4NF6uc0pw