The Wellness Couch Podcast
Tune in monthly for the B-Healthy Wellness Couch Podcast.
Mental Health messages:
Stress management, emotional resilience, mindfulness practices, ATOD, sex education
and Positive Psychology.
Campus voices: Interviews with student organizations, faculty experts and staff.
Event spotlights: Highlights of upcoming events, workshops, challenges and tabling.
Student stories: Personal experiences and success stories around emotional wellness.
Journal prompt of the week: Each episode will close with a "Journal Prompt of the Week". A reflective question or short writing activity designed to help listeners process the episode鈥檚 content and apply it to their own lives.
Resources: Reminders about on- and off-campus resources, peer support networks, and campus wellness initiatives.
Collaboration opportunities
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Feedback and Suggestions
Have a health or wellness topic you would like for us to cover?
Have questions? Contact bhealthy@binghamton.edu
Season 1: Fall 2025
Episode 1: Are you ready for your Future: Career Confidence
Guests: Jennifer Weiss from The Fleishman Career Center
Not sure what you want to do after college? You鈥檙e not alone and you don鈥檛 have to figure it out by yourself. In this episode, we chat with a Senior Student Engagement Specialist from the Fleishman Center to break down how YOU can start exploring your career path from day one.
Episode 2: How to Manage Your Crashout: Thriving Through Transition
Guests: Carly Miller and Patrick Talvi from the Office of Student Transition and Success (STS)
Feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or behind? You might be experiencing a 鈥淐rashout鈥 a common moment in the semester when the stress of college life hits hard.
- What the 鈥淐rashout鈥 is and why it happens
- Real strategies for habit-building and study skills
- Tips for managing procrastination and getting back on track
- Encouragement from someone who's been there
Episode 3: Change can be scary - Coping with change and finding yourself in college
Guests: Dean of Students CARE Team
College is full of change and that can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we sit down with a member of Binghamton鈥檚 Dean of Students CARE Team to talk about what it means to adjust to life as a college student. From managing transition stress and finding your identity, to building healthy coping skills when things feel out of control, this episode is here to remind you: you鈥檙e not alone.
You鈥檒l get to know more about the people behind the CARE Team, how they support students just like you, and why reaching out can make a big difference. Whether you're dealing with homesickness or feeling stuck, we鈥檝e got tips and encouragement to help you find your footing.
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Why change feels so hard (and why that鈥檚 normal)
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How to start understanding yourself in college
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Simple ways to manage stress and stay grounded
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What support is available from the CARE Team
Episode 4: Budgeting Basics
Guests: The Fleishman Center, Michael Wan
In this episode of The Wellness Couch Podcast, we鈥檙e breaking down Budgeting Basics, real talk for college students who want to take control of their money and their mindset.
College life comes with constant choices, from meal plans and textbooks to coffee runs and weekend plans. But what if budgeting wasn鈥檛 about restriction, but about freedom and preparation.
Episode 5: Counseling is Self-Care
Guest: University Counseling Center, Nicole Seiler
In this episode of The Wellness Couch Podcast, we鈥檙e sitting down with the team from University Counseling Services to talk about why counseling IS self-care, not a last resort, but a powerful step toward growth, healing and balance.
College can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, classes, friendships, identity, and future plans can take a toll on your mental health. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e diving into what counseling really is, how it supports your overall wellness, and how emotional wellness and vulnerability play a role in taking care of your mind and heart.
Episode 6: Substance Choices and College Life
Guest: ATOD (B-Healthy), Rasheema Wright
College life comes with parties, choices, and plenty of pressure 鈥 but how do you actually have fun and stay safe? In this episode of The Wellness Couch Podcast, we chat with the ATOD Prevention Coordinator about real talk on drinking, boundaries, and how to enjoy campus life without losing yourself in the mix.
Episode 7: Rooted in Spiritual Wellness
Guest: Two Rivers Church, Jordan Elliott
In this episode of The Wellness Couch Podcast, we鈥檙e diving into spiritual wellness and how to stay grounded in faith while navigating college life. Join us and a local youth pastor as we talk about finding authentic communities off-campus, growing spiritually, and discovering spaces that help you connect, belong, and thrive during your college journey.
Episode 8: Sharpen your Edge Personally and Intellectually
Guest: Harpur鈥檚 Edge, Derin Aksoy and Erin Cody
In this episode, we sit down with the team from Harpur鈥檚 Edge to explore how their programs help students grow both personally and intellectually. From crash courses that build confidence to mindfulness skill-building sessions that strengthen focus and balance, this conversation highlights practical ways to invest in yourself and make the most of your college experience.
Episode 9: Writing to Grow
Guest: Dr. Myra Sbair, Associate Professor
We sit down with Dr. Myra Sabir to talk about the power of journaling as a tool for healing and growth. Together, we explore how writing can help you release negative thoughts, gain self-awareness, and grow into all that you鈥檙e meant to be, free from the stress and weight of your past.
Episode 10: Encouragement from a Resident Director
Guest: Hinman Community, Tian Burte
We鈥檙e sitting down with Tian Burte, Residential Director, to get a real look into what life as an RD is all about. From late-night check-ins to building community and helping students grow, RDs do so much more than you might realize.
Tune in as Tian shares their journey into higher education, the lessons they鈥檝e learned, and the meaningful moments that make this role so special. You鈥檒l also hear about the human side of being an RD, how they balance it all, and their advice for students wanting to make the most of their on-campus experience.