<![CDATA[College Is Fine, Everything's Fine]]>College can be...really social, and pretty lonely. A time of amazing freedom, and a total pressure cooker. The best years of your life, except when it's not. We're Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler, two clinical psychologists who've helped students navigate the highs and lows of college for over a decade. In this podcast, we listen to your stories and use them as our guide. Hear us give actionable advice to students just like you who are trying to balance work and fun, manage the pressures of school, and feel at home in the dorm. This podcast is a reminder that you're not alone. We all need a bit of help tuning out the noise, finding humor in the struggle, and doing the hard work of living "the best four years of your life."Follow us for episode announcements on Tik Tok and Insta: @collegeisfinepodcast

]]>http://www.collegeisfinepodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:55:37 GMTFri, 01 May 2026 14:50:11 GMT60Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler<p>College can be...really social, and pretty lonely. A time of amazing freedom, and a total pressure cooker. The best years of your life, except when it's not. We're Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler, two clinical psychologists who've helped students navigate the highs and lows of college for over a decade. In this podcast, we listen to your stories and use them as our guide. Hear us give actionable advice to students just like you who are trying to balance work and fun, manage the pressures of school, and feel at home in the dorm. This podcast is a reminder that you're not alone. We all need a bit of help tuning out the noise, finding humor in the struggle, and doing the hard work of living "the best four years of your life."Follow us for episode announcements on Tik Tok and Insta: @collegeisfinepodcast</p>episodicDr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidlercollegeisfinepodcast@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[EP 89 Why Quick Fixes Are Making College Stress Worse (And What Actually Works) with Dr. Jill Grimes]]>Liz and Sarah are joined by Dr. Jill Grimes, family physician and author of The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook, to talk about what chronic academic stress actually does to your body — and why so many popular "quick fixes" for focus and sleep are making things worse. If you've ever reached for an energy drink at midnight, borrowed a friend's Adderall, or popped a melatonin gummy hoping to knock out before an exam, this one's for you.

We dive into:

  • Why chronic stress affects your brain, body, and immune system 
  • The real impact of sleep deprivation on focus, memory, and emotions 
  • Energy drinks, nicotine pouches, ADHD meds, and “study drugs” 
  • Why THC gummies and sleep aids can backfire long-term 
  • The anxiety/sleep cycle college students get trapped in 
  • Practical strategies that can actually help manage anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties 
  • Why movement, nutrition, and consistent sleep matter more than students think 

We also talk about the dangerous normalization of “everyone’s doing it” on college campuses — and why informed choices matter when it comes to substances, sleep, and mental health.

If you’re a college student, parent, therapist, or anyone who has ever panic-Googled how to fall asleep before an exam, this episode is for you.

]]>b1a792f3-fb19-407f-9b6c-f9f0b6badbe6Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>Liz and Sarah are joined by Dr. Jill Grimes, family physician and author of <i>The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook,</i> to talk about what chronic academic stress actually does to your body — and why so many popular "quick fixes" for focus and sleep are making things worse. If you've ever reached for an energy drink at midnight, borrowed a friend's Adderall, or popped a melatonin gummy hoping to knock out before an exam, this one's for you.</p><p></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>Why chronic stress affects your brain, body, and immune system </li><li>The real impact of sleep deprivation on focus, memory, and emotions </li><li>Energy drinks, nicotine pouches, ADHD meds, and “study drugs” </li><li>Why THC gummies and sleep aids can backfire long-term </li><li>The anxiety/sleep cycle college students get trapped in </li><li>Practical strategies that can actually help manage anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties </li><li>Why movement, nutrition, and consistent sleep matter more than students think </li></ul><p>We also talk about the dangerous normalization of “everyone’s doing it” on college campuses — and why informed choices matter when it comes to substances, sleep, and mental health.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a college student, parent, therapist, or anyone who has ever panic-Googled how to fall asleep before an exam, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><ul><li>📖 <i>The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook</i> — Dr. Jill Grimes</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jillgrimesmd.com/the-ultimate-college-student-health-handbook/" target="_blank">https://jillgrimesmd.com/the-ultimate-college-student-health-handbook/</a></li><li>📱 CBT-I Coach app (free, from the VA) — evidence-based insomnia therapy</li><li>🎧 Sleep stories: Calm, Headspace, YouTube</li><li>🌐 Dr. Grimes on social media — short videos on common college health topics</li><li>For more information on our REACH Reset Summer offerings contact Dr. Sarah Olivo @ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sarah@drsaraholivo.com" target="_blank">sarah@drsaraholivo.com</a></li></ul>no00:40:4589EP 89 Why Quick Fixes Are Making College Stress Worse (And What Actually Works) with Dr. Jill Grimesfull<![CDATA[From Classroom to Cubicle: A No-Panic Guide to Internships and Job Searching]]>If you've ever panicked staring at a blank resume, frozen at the word "networking," or wondered what your boss actually wants from you on day one of an internship — this episode is for you. We sat down with Jennifer Gershberg to get real, practical advice on everything from interview prep to building relationships that actually open doors. No fluff. Just the stuff they should have taught you in class.

In This Episode:

  • Why "fake it till you make it" is bad advice — and what to do instead
  • The #1 mistake interns make that instantly tanks their reputation
  • How to prep for an interview when you've never had one before
  • What employers actually want from a college intern (it's not expertise)
  • Why networking feels awkward — and how to make it feel natural
  • The Gen Z vs. employer perception gap, and how to bridge it
  • How to turn any job — even a "boring" one — into resume gold
  • The surprising reason building real relationships leads to real confidence

Key Takeaways

  • Competence builds confidence. Real confidence doesn't come from faking it — it comes from building real skills and seeing them pay off.
  • Over-promising is the fastest way to look unreliable. If you can't meet a deadline, say so early. Communication beats silence every time.
  • Your "boring" jobs count. Every job teaches transferable skills — you just have to know how to name and frame them.
  • Networking is just relationship-building. Your friends, classmates, and professors are already your network. You're doing it every day.
  • Internships are for learning. Employers don't expect you to know everything — they expect curiosity, communication, and positive energy.
  • Ask about their challenges. At networking events, asking what problems an employer is facing flips the dynamic in your favor.
  • Every generation brings something valuable. Gen Z has a fresh perspective — own it.

About Jennifer Gershberg

Jennifer Gershberg is a campus speaker, parent speaker, and course creator focused on college student success. She spent eight years as a professor at the University of Maryland, where she worked with thousands of students. Today, she helps students navigate the transition to college and build the professional skills they need to succeed in the working world. Her tagline — "nurturing but tough" — was actually coined by a former student. Find her at jgtalks.org and on Instagram @jgtalksorg.

]]>aa8ee337-6d94-41d7-8daa-af8f1de1e0f1Tue, 19 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT<p>If you've ever panicked staring at a blank resume, frozen at the word "networking," or wondered what your boss actually wants from you on day one of an internship — this episode is for you. We sat down with Jennifer Gershberg to get real, practical advice on everything from interview prep to building relationships that actually open doors. No fluff. Just the stuff they should have taught you in class.</p><p></p><p><b>In This Episode:</b></p><ul><li>Why "fake it till you make it" is bad advice — and what to do instead</li></ul><ul><li>The #1 mistake interns make that instantly tanks their reputation</li><li>How to prep for an interview when you've never had one before</li><li>What employers actually want from a college intern (it's not expertise)</li><li>Why networking feels awkward — and how to make it feel natural</li><li>The Gen Z vs. employer perception gap, and how to bridge it</li><li>How to turn any job — even a "boring" one — into resume gold</li><li>The surprising reason building real relationships leads to real confidence</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li><b>Competence builds confidence.</b> Real confidence doesn't come from faking it — it comes from building real skills and seeing them pay off.</li><li><b>Over-promising is the fastest way to look unreliable.</b> If you can't meet a deadline, say so early. Communication beats silence every time.</li><li><b>Your "boring" jobs count.</b> Every job teaches transferable skills — you just have to know how to name and frame them.</li><li><b>Networking is just relationship-building.</b> Your friends, classmates, and professors are already your network. You're doing it every day.</li><li><b>Internships are for learning.</b> Employers don't expect you to know everything — they expect curiosity, communication, and positive energy.</li><li><b>Ask about their challenges.</b> At networking events, asking what problems an employer is facing flips the dynamic in your favor.</li><li><b>Every generation brings something valuable.</b> Gen Z has a fresh perspective — own it.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About Jennifer Gershberg</b></p><p>Jennifer Gershberg is a campus speaker, parent speaker, and course creator focused on college student success. She spent eight years as a professor at the University of Maryland, where she worked with thousands of students. Today, she helps students navigate the transition to college and build the professional skills they need to succeed in the working world. Her tagline — "nurturing but tough" — was actually coined by a former student. Find her at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://jgtalks.org" target="_blank">jgtalks.org</a> and on Instagram @jgtalksorg.</p>no00:28:46From Classroom to Cubicle: A No-Panic Guide to Internships and Job Searchingfull<![CDATA[#73 Beyond the ‘I’m So OCD’ Meme: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Dr. John Guerry]]>From TikTok videos of organizing and cleaning content to everyday “I’m so OCD” comments, the term gets tossed around a lot, but what does OCD actually mean? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Guerry, a licensed clinical psychologist, who helps us break down the difference between personal quirks, perfectionism, and a true Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) diagnosis. He explains how intrusive thoughts and compulsions create distressing cycles, why people with OCD often suffer in silence, and how symptoms can be hidden behind “high-functioning” appearances.

In this episode we explore:

  • Why intrusive thoughts are common for everyone—but stick differently for people with OCD
  • How compulsions bring short-term relief but reinforce the disorder over time
  • The difference between OCD and OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder)
  • Lesser-known themes beyond contamination, like morality (“scrupulosity”), harm, or “just right” OCD
  • Why the college years can trigger worsening symptoms
  • The role of family, peers, and environment in either accommodating or unintentionally feeding OCD
  • Dr. Guerry also highlights why OCD tends to latch onto the things people value most—family, relationships, morality—and why people with OCD often have such “big hearts.”

Resources Mentioned:

  • International OCD Foundation – trusted information, screeners, and a directory for finding evidence-based OCD therapists.

https://iocdf.org

About Our Guest:

Dr. John Guerry is a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety and OCD. He practices at Harbor, a group practice in the Philadelphia area, dedicated to treating anxiety disorders, OCD, and related conditions.

https://www.harborpa.com

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-17924869Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>From TikTok videos of organizing and cleaning content to everyday “I’m so OCD” comments, the term gets tossed around a lot, but what does OCD actually mean? In this episode, we sit down with <b>Dr. John Guerry</b>, a licensed clinical psychologist, who helps us break down the difference between personal quirks, perfectionism, and a true Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) diagnosis. He explains how intrusive thoughts and compulsions create distressing cycles, why people with OCD often suffer in silence, and how symptoms can be hidden behind “high-functioning” appearances.</p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><ul><li>Why intrusive thoughts are common for everyone—but stick differently for people with OCD</li><li>How compulsions bring short-term relief but reinforce the disorder over time</li><li>The difference between OCD and OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder)</li><li>Lesser-known themes beyond contamination, like morality (“scrupulosity”), harm, or “just right” OCD</li><li>Why the college years can trigger worsening symptoms</li><li>The role of family, peers, and environment in either accommodating or unintentionally feeding OCD</li><li>Dr. Guerry also highlights why OCD tends to latch onto the things people value most—family, relationships, morality—and why people with OCD often have such “big hearts.”</li></ul><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><ul><li>International OCD Foundation – trusted information, screeners, and a directory for finding evidence-based OCD therapists.</li></ul><p>https://iocdf.org</p><p><b>About Our Guest:</b></p><p><b>Dr. John Guerry</b> is a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety and OCD. He practices at Harbor, a group practice in the Philadelphia area, dedicated to treating anxiety disorders, OCD, and related conditions.</p><p>https://www.harborpa.com</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:28:53#73 Beyond the ‘I’m So OCD’ Meme: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Dr. John Guerryfull<![CDATA[#85 Courage Over Confidence: Building Habits That Win with Dr. Mitchell Greene]]>What if confidence isn’t the key to peak performance?

In this episode of College Is Fine Podcast, Sarah and Liz sit down with sports psychologist Dr. Mitchell A. Greene to unpack one of the biggest myths in athletics: that you need to feel confident to perform well.

From college athletes to Olympians, Dr. Greene shares what’s actually happening inside the minds of high performers—and why the most driven, prepared athletes are often the ones struggling the most.

What We Cover:

Why high performers feel the most pressure
Performance anxiety isn’t a sign of weakness—it often shows up because athletes care deeply and have put in the work.

The truth about “mind chatter”
Dr. Greene introduces his concept of mind chatter—the doubts, second-guessing, and mental noise that show up in high-stakes moments.

Confidence myth
Many athletes are taught they need confidence to succeed—but chasing confidence can actually make things worse.

Outcome goals vs. action goals

  • Why shifting your focus from outcome goals to action goals can actually improve your performance

📚 Resources & Links

  • Learn more about his work at Greene Psych (sports psychology & performance coaching) https://greenepsych.com/our-team/mitchell-greene-ph-d/
  •  Dr. Mitchell A. Greene's Book 

https://www.amazon.com/Courage-over-Confidence-Managing-Chatter/dp/B0BYC2NQVT/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185685790705&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SG07gzxNmvxFoo6K9q9gH60Xo1kKs8xcPeNEOMNwJgVmAG4grN97nlAk4Li4gwS5oIArR6q8ma-PlG4kSeOb86vdpMHCMzgyK8MrZkmCn_mFlrxX90XFRoX25t-YtHCrvv0bdebYwWkiLLVKX2OUNTlxUFJsQVcp49BaWnpkS6bpzkMod1rngsLa9llDXJgh8sB3Co2TQyFncbfXxwm2CbuPRquwkvg2eECe-d7T7XE.emcDsyvEh66B6kPsLdFMYtj0URTd68-aX4y6dpTeXbk&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779570049283&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001853&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=4570656352206099733--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4570656352206099733&hvtargid=kwd-1849565868624&hydadcr=20366_13322219_2282818&keywords=courage+over+confidence&mcid=17ea770aa9053e41bf4d618457019844&qid=1773859643&sr=8-1


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18870338Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>What if confidence isn’t the key to peak performance?</p><p>In this episode of <em>College Is Fine Podcast</em>, Sarah and Liz sit down with sports psychologist Dr. Mitchell A. Greene to unpack one of the biggest myths in athletics: that you need to <em>feel confident</em> to perform well.</p><p>From college athletes to Olympians, Dr. Greene shares what’s actually happening inside the minds of high performers—and why the most driven, prepared athletes are often the ones struggling the most.</p><p>What We Cover:</p><p><b>Why high performers feel the most pressure</b><br /> Performance anxiety isn’t a sign of weakness—it often shows up <em>because</em> athletes care deeply and have put in the work.</p><p><b>The truth about “mind chatter”</b><br /> Dr. Greene introduces his concept of <em>mind chatter</em>—the doubts, second-guessing, and mental noise that show up in high-stakes moments.</p><p><b>Confidence myth</b><br /> Many athletes are taught they need confidence to succeed—but chasing confidence can actually make things worse.</p><p><b>Outcome goals vs. action goals</b></p><ul><li>Why shifting your focus from outcome goals to action goals can actually improve your performance</li></ul><p>📚 Resources &amp; Links</p><ul><li>Learn more about his work at Greene Psych (sports psychology &amp; performance coaching) https://greenepsych.com/our-team/mitchell-greene-ph-d/</li><li> Dr. Mitchell A. Greene's Book </li></ul><p>https://www.amazon.com/Courage-over-Confidence-Managing-Chatter/dp/B0BYC2NQVT/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185685790705&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SG07gzxNmvxFoo6K9q9gH60Xo1kKs8xcPeNEOMNwJgVmAG4grN97nlAk4Li4gwS5oIArR6q8ma-PlG4kSeOb86vdpMHCMzgyK8MrZkmCn_mFlrxX90XFRoX25t-YtHCrvv0bdebYwWkiLLVKX2OUNTlxUFJsQVcp49BaWnpkS6bpzkMod1rngsLa9llDXJgh8sB3Co2TQyFncbfXxwm2CbuPRquwkvg2eECe-d7T7XE.emcDsyvEh66B6kPsLdFMYtj0URTd68-aX4y6dpTeXbk&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=779570049283&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9001853&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=4570656352206099733--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=4570656352206099733&amp;hvtargid=kwd-1849565868624&amp;hydadcr=20366_13322219_2282818&amp;keywords=courage+over+confidence&amp;mcid=17ea770aa9053e41bf4d618457019844&amp;qid=1773859643&amp;sr=8-1</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:29:38#85 Courage Over Confidence: Building Habits That Win with Dr. Mitchell Greenefull<![CDATA[#71 I Procrastinate Therefore I Cram: How to Break the Procrastination Cycle with Dr. Shannon Bennet]]>Everyone procrastinates—especially in college—but what’s really going on when you keep pushing things off? In this episode, Dr. Shannon Bennett (Weill Cornell Medicine) joins us to unpack why procrastination is so common, how it connects to emotions like anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism, and what you can do to get unstuck.

We cover:

  • Why procrastination isn’t about laziness
  • The emotional roots of putting things off (fear of failure, perfectionism, boredom, self-doubt)
  • Why college is a perfect storm for procrastination (so much freedom, so many distractions)
  • Simple but powerful strategies to get moving (breaking tasks into small steps, writing messy drafts, starting with “just one mark on the page”)
  • How reflecting on your “why” can help you stay motivated when the work feels overwhelming

This conversation is all about normalizing procrastination (you’re not alone!) while also giving you tools to shift your mindset and habits.

Takeaways for Students

  • Procrastination is usually about avoiding uncomfortable feelings—not laziness.
  • Start small: sometimes just one sentence, one bullet point, or one messy draft is enough to get rolling.
  • Connect your tasks to your values—remembering your “why” can turn busywork into meaningful steps toward your bigger goals.
  • Pride and relief come after the work—cramming might get the grade, but it won’t give you that same long-term payoff.

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-17833235Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Everyone procrastinates—especially in college—but what’s <em>really</em> going on when you keep pushing things off? In this episode, Dr. Shannon Bennett (Weill Cornell Medicine) joins us to unpack why procrastination is so common, how it connects to emotions like anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism, and what you can do to get unstuck.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>Why procrastination isn’t about laziness</li><li>The emotional roots of putting things off (fear of failure, perfectionism, boredom, self-doubt)</li><li>Why college is a <em>perfect storm</em> for procrastination (so much freedom, so many distractions)</li><li>Simple but powerful strategies to get moving (breaking tasks into small steps, writing messy drafts, starting with “just one mark on the page”)</li><li>How reflecting on your <b>“why”</b> can help you stay motivated when the work feels overwhelming</li></ul><p>This conversation is all about normalizing procrastination (you’re not alone!) while also giving you tools to shift your mindset and habits.</p><p><b>Takeaways for Students</b></p><ul><li>Procrastination is usually about avoiding uncomfortable feelings—not laziness.</li><li>Start small: sometimes just one sentence, one bullet point, or one messy draft is enough to get rolling.</li><li>Connect your tasks to your values—remembering your “why” can turn busywork into meaningful steps toward your bigger goals.</li><li>Pride and relief come <em>after</em> the work—cramming might get the grade, but it won’t give you that same long-term payoff.</li></ul><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:22:13#71 I Procrastinate Therefore I Cram: How to Break the Procrastination Cycle with Dr. Shannon Bennetfull<![CDATA[#65 A WAVE STRONG LIVE EVENT - Wise Mind on Campus: Skills for Maximizing Your College Experience]]>In high school, college can feel like an exciting highlight reel—but what’s behind the Instagram posts and game-day photos? In this live episode, we sit down with three college students who get real about the highs, lows, and learning curves of transitioning from high school to campus life.

We talk about what really helps during those ramen-fueled days and socially-overwhelming moments. From battling procrastination and navigating friend groups, to figuring out who you are and how to take care of your mental health, we cover it all with the help of our 5-point R.E.A.C.H. framework.

  • Realize Your Values
  • Elevate Your Emotional Fitness
  • Act with Purpose
  • Create Healthy Relationships
  • Handle a Crisis Wisely

Whether you’re a rising freshman, a concerned parent, or someone currently in the college trenches, this episode is packed with relatable stories, actionable tips, and a reminder that it’s okay to not have it all figured out on day one.

This episode is a special collaboration with Wave Strong, a foundation with a mission to improve mental health awareness and resources within their community of Darien, CT. We are so lucky they hosted us for this live event, and we are incredibly grateful to the recent graduates of Darien High School for sharing stories about their transition to college, the challenges they faced, and how they navigated them.  

Wave Strong Foundation: https://wavestrong.org/

If you prefer video (hint: easier to see the slides that way!): https://youtu.be/H8Xze_27-7E 

And last but not least, here's a link to the tip sheets we shared: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGpfz8GYYY/ibIWbRNjS9k8cyFlqmkIrQ/edit?utm_content=DAGpfz8GYYY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton 

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-17315755Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT<p>In high school, college can feel like an exciting highlight reel—but what’s behind the Instagram posts and game-day photos? In this live episode, we sit down with three college students who get real about the highs, lows, and learning curves of transitioning from high school to campus life.</p><p>We talk about what <em>really</em> helps during those ramen-fueled days and socially-overwhelming moments. From battling procrastination and navigating friend groups, to figuring out who you are and how to take care of your mental health, we cover it all with the help of our 5-point R.E.A.C.H. framework.</p><ul><li><b>R</b>ealize Your Values</li><li><b>E</b>levate Your Emotional Fitness</li><li><b>A</b>ct with Purpose</li><li><b>C</b>reate Healthy Relationships</li><li><b>H</b>andle a Crisis Wisely</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a rising freshman, a concerned parent, or someone currently in the college trenches, this episode is packed with relatable stories, actionable tips, and a reminder that it’s okay to not have it all figured out on day one.</p><p>This episode is a special collaboration with Wave Strong, a foundation with a mission to improve mental health awareness and resources within their community of Darien, CT. We are so lucky they hosted us for this live event, and we are incredibly grateful to the recent graduates of Darien High School for sharing stories about their transition to college, the challenges they faced, and how they navigated them.  </p><p>Wave Strong Foundation: <a href="https://wavestrong.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://wavestrong.org/</a></p><p>If you prefer video (hint: easier to see the slides that way!): <a href="https://youtu.be/H8Xze_27-7E" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/H8Xze_27-7E</a> </p><p>And last but not least, here's a link to the tip sheets we shared: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGpfz8GYYY/ibIWbRNjS9k8cyFlqmkIrQ/edit?utm_content=DAGpfz8GYYY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=sharebutton </p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no01:00:46#65 A WAVE STRONG LIVE EVENT - Wise Mind on Campus: Skills for Maximizing Your College Experiencefull<![CDATA[#63 Party Smart: A Psychologist's Guide to College Drinking and Drug Use]]>Put down that red Solo cup and listen in as we talk with Dr. James McOwen, clinical director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this eye-opening chat, we dive into the real deal about college drinking and drug culture.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • What percentage of college students drink, and when does it slip into a problem drinking
  • Tips for partying smart if you do choose to drink
  • Why pizza is your drinking ally
  • Is drinking the same for men and women?
  • Is drinking too much the only sign of a drinking problem?
  • What do to if you’d like to cut back or take less risk when you’re drinking
  • Is switching to weed the better solution?
  • Specific red flags that your drinking might be a problem

Perfect for college students trying to navigate the drinking scene, parents worried about their kids, or anyone interested in the fascinating connection between mental health and substance use in young adults. This episode keeps it real while giving you practical advice you can actually use!

RESOURCES:

Thank you to Dr. McKowen for sharing these resources with us!

https://www.campusdrugprevention.gov/resources/federal-national

https://www.acha.org/college-health-topics/substance-use/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20365113

 Questionnaires:

 https://nida.nih.gov/taps2/  (click “I’m a patient” at the bottom)

 https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html

 https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10526/drug-abuse-screening-test-10-dast-10

MORE ABOUT DR. McKOWEN:

Dr. James McKowen is a licensed clinical child psychologist and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his post-doctoral training at MGH in addiction medicine and pediatric neuropsychology. He is currently the clinical director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service, an outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of adolescents and young adults with substance use and comorbid mental health issues. He conducts research in youth addiction including neuropsychological predictors engagement, marijuana smoking and aggression in youth, and he developed a protocol for treating substance use in youth with autism. In addition, for the past several years, Dr. McKowen has been expanding his clinical and research interests in the impacts of climate change on youth mental health. He is co-chair of the MGH Climate and Mental Health Initiative, Associate at the MGH Center for Environmental and Health, Affiliate Faculty, Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE) Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and member of the Climate Psychology Alliance – Youth Subcommittee.  He is trained in climate-aware therapy and conducts research on climate change related emotions and coping in youth.

 


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]]>Buzzsprout-17015144Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Put down that red Solo cup and listen in as we talk with Dr. James McOwen, clinical director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this eye-opening chat, we dive into the real deal about college drinking and drug culture.</p><p>What you'll learn in this episode:</p><ul><li>What percentage of college students drink, and when does it slip into a problem drinking</li><li>Tips for partying smart if you do choose to drink</li><li>Why pizza is your drinking ally</li><li>Is drinking the same for men and women?</li><li>Is drinking too much the only sign of a drinking problem?</li><li>What do to if you’d like to cut back or take less risk when you’re drinking</li><li>Is switching to weed the better solution?</li><li>Specific red flags that your drinking might be a problem</li></ul><p>Perfect for college students trying to navigate the drinking scene, parents worried about their kids, or anyone interested in the fascinating connection between mental health and substance use in young adults. This episode keeps it real while giving you practical advice you can actually use!</p><p>RESOURCES:</p><p>Thank you to Dr. McKowen for sharing these resources with us!</p><p><a href="https://www.campusdrugprevention.gov/resources/federal-national" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.campusdrugprevention.gov/resources/federal-national</a></p><p><a href="https://www.acha.org/college-health-topics/substance-use/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.acha.org/college-health-topics/substance-use/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20365113" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20365113</a></p><p> Questionnaires:</p><p> <a href="https://nida.nih.gov/taps2/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://nida.nih.gov/taps2/</a>  (click “I’m a patient” at the bottom)</p><p> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html</a></p><p> <a href="https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10526/drug-abuse-screening-test-10-dast-10" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10526/drug-abuse-screening-test-10-dast-10</a></p><p>MORE ABOUT DR. McKOWEN:</p><p>Dr. James McKowen is a licensed clinical child psychologist and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his post-doctoral training at MGH in addiction medicine and pediatric neuropsychology. He is currently the clinical director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service, an outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of adolescents and young adults with substance use and comorbid mental health issues. He conducts research in youth addiction including neuropsychological predictors engagement, marijuana smoking and aggression in youth, and he developed a protocol for treating substance use in youth with autism. In addition, for the past several years, Dr. McKowen has been expanding his clinical and research interests in the impacts of climate change on youth mental health. He is co-chair of the MGH Climate and Mental Health Initiative, Associate at the MGH Center for Environmental and Health, Affiliate Faculty, Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE) Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and member of the Climate Psychology Alliance – Youth Subcommittee.  He is trained in climate-aware therapy and conducts research on climate change related emotions and coping in youth.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:30:55#63 Party Smart: A Psychologist's Guide to College Drinking and Drug Usefull<![CDATA[#52 The Friendship Matrix: A LifeHack for Building Healthy Friendships in College]]>College makes it very easy to find friends. You’ve got loads of time, your pick of social events, party ready dorm rooms, and hard classes to bond over. But for many students, finding friends isn’t the problem. The challenge is finding quality friendships. 

Introducing the “Friendship Matrix,” a lifehack to help you build healthy and fun friendships in a new, fun way. 

Make sure to listen to this episode if you want to:

  • Find out whether you believe in the friendship myth about what a “good friend” means
  • Discover how different friend “vibes” meet different needs, from reliable “anchors” to fun, outgoing “adventurers.”
  • Explore the importance of give-and-take in friendships and how to spot imbalances in your social circle.
  • Learn why it’s valuable to step outside of your comfort zone and explore friendships with different types of people.
  • Reflect on your role in your friendships—are you giving or taking more, and how can you bring more balance?

And ok, should we have created a podcast episode that is very dependent on a visual? Maybe not. Did we figure that out mid-recording? We did! If you want a visual while you watch, we’ve shared it in our socials, and you can go straight to it here: https://tr.ee/kD3Sabhgon

Or let’s be real, just watch our clips on TikTok :) Happy listening!


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]]>Buzzsprout-15937095Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT<p>College makes it very easy to find friends. You’ve got loads of time, your pick of social events, party ready dorm rooms, and hard classes to bond over. But for many students, finding friends isn’t the problem. The challenge is finding <em>quality</em> friendships. </p><p>Introducing the “Friendship Matrix,” a lifehack to help you build healthy and fun friendships in a new, fun way. </p><p>Make sure to listen to this episode if you want to:</p><ul><li>Find out whether you believe in the friendship myth about what a “good friend” means</li><li>Discover how different friend “vibes” meet different needs, from reliable “anchors” to fun, outgoing “adventurers.”</li><li>Explore the importance of give-and-take in friendships and how to spot imbalances in your social circle.</li><li>Learn why it’s valuable to step outside of your comfort zone and explore friendships with different types of people.</li><li>Reflect on your role in your friendships—are you giving or taking more, and how can you bring more balance?</li></ul><p>And ok, should we have created a podcast episode that is very dependent on a visual? Maybe not. Did we figure that out mid-recording? We did! If you want a visual while you watch, we’ve shared it in our socials, and you can go straight to it here: <b>https://tr.ee/kD3Sabhgon</b></p><p>Or let’s be real, just watch our clips on TikTok :) Happy listening!</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:22:26#52 The Friendship Matrix: A LifeHack for Building Healthy Friendships in Collegefull<![CDATA[#48 Microdose Episode: Don’t be a M.E.S.S. On Campus]]>Whether you are finishing your finals or are a HS senior getting ready to transition to college, we wanted to end this year’s season with two microdose episodes with tips on how to manage college stress.  When you are burned out, overwhelmed, and feel like the wheels have really fallen off, you can really feel like a M.E.S.S. 

While we can’t guarantee a stress-free college experience, we can guarantee that paying attention to these 4 letters will keep your head above the emotional waters. 
  
In this microdose episode, we share four areas that are key to keeping your body *and* emotions in rhythm:

  • Moving your body
  • Eating in a balanced way
  • Sleeping 7-9 hours a night
  • Space from social media 

Which letter do you need to pay more attention to so that you don’t become a M.E.S.S.?

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]]>Buzzsprout-15080947Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT<p>Whether you are finishing your finals or are a HS senior getting ready to transition to college, we wanted to end this year’s season with two microdose episodes with tips on how to manage college stress.  When you are burned out, overwhelmed, and feel like the wheels have really fallen off, you can really feel like a M.E.S.S. <br /><br />While we can’t guarantee a stress-free college experience, we can guarantee that paying attention to these 4 letters will keep your head above the emotional waters. <br />  <br />In this microdose episode, we share four areas that are key to keeping your body *and* emotions in rhythm:</p><ul><li>Moving your body</li><li>Eating in a balanced way</li><li>Sleeping 7-9 hours a night</li><li>Space from social media </li></ul><p>Which letter do you need to pay more attention to so that you don’t become a M.E.S.S.?</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:05:54#48 Microdose Episode: Don’t be a M.E.S.S. On Campusfull<![CDATA[#40 Home for the Holidays: How to Balance New Freedoms With Family Expectations]]>Hi crew! We did something a little different this week. In Sarah's "other life," she runs Lumate Academy, the training and education department for Lumate Health. (Check it out! LumateHealth.com) She recently sat down with veteran child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Anne Marie Albano to share tips with parents on how navigate their college freshman's first long visit home. If you're about head back and think your parents/caregivers could use some tips, make sure to share this episode with them!

To get a "gist sheet" of the topics discussed:
https://lumatehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lumate-Family-Balance-Tip-sheet-1.pdf

To watch the full webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZioQubLZBY


FOR THE PARENTS:
Are you a parent anticipating your teenager’s return home from college?

There are plenty of resources about navigating your teen’s transition to college. But what about the other transition – coming back? The holiday season is a time for family togetherness, but it can also bring unexpected surprises due to your teenager’s newfound independence.  

 You might wonder, "Are the house rules the same? Did they struggle during their first semester? Should I ask questions about it? Can I handle the answers?” 

With years of clinical experience working with teenagers and young adults, Anne Marie and Sarah have advised hundreds of students and families through holiday reunions. In short, they’ve seen it all. Join them live to learn: 

  1. The most common reunion challenges families encounter  
  2. Strategies to balance conflicting parent and teen priorities 
  3. Advice for effective communication and support if problems arise 

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-14157934Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>Hi crew! We did something a little different this week. In Sarah's "other life," she runs Lumate Academy, the training and education department for Lumate Health. (Check it out! LumateHealth.com) She recently sat down with veteran child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Anne Marie Albano to share tips with parents on how navigate their college freshman's first long visit home. If you're about head back and think your parents/caregivers could use some tips, make sure to share this episode with them!<br /><br />To get a "gist sheet" of the topics discussed:<br /><a href="https://lumatehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lumate-Family-Balance-Tip-sheet-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lumatehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lumate-Family-Balance-Tip-sheet-1.pdf</a><br /><br />To watch the full webinar:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZioQubLZBY<br /><br /><br />FOR THE PARENTS:<br />Are you a parent anticipating your teenager’s return home from college?<br /> <br /> There are plenty of resources about navigating your teen’s transition <em>to</em> college. But what about the other transition – coming <em>bac</em>k? The holiday season is a time for family togetherness, but it can also bring unexpected surprises due to your teenager’s newfound independence.  </p><p> You might wonder, "Are<em> the house rules the same? Did they struggle during their first semester? Should I ask questions about it? Can I handle the answers?”</em> </p><p>With years of clinical experience working with teenagers and young adults, Anne Marie and Sarah have advised hundreds of students and families through holiday reunions. In short, they’ve seen it all. Join them live to learn: </p><ol><li>The most common reunion challenges families encounter  </li><li>Strategies to balance conflicting parent and teen priorities </li><li>Advice for effective communication and support if problems arise </li></ol><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:59:35#40 Home for the Holidays: How to Balance New Freedoms With Family Expectationsfull<![CDATA[#28 Type C Personality: Do You Set Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm?]]>We’ve all heard of the Type A personality. We can picture that assertive go-getter pretty easily. Type B? Imagine that laid-back friend who can let things go. But did you know there is also a Type C? Well, there is, and our guests Dr. Kore Nissenson and Anna White are here to shine a light on it. 

It is a wonderful thing to be a good friend, to help someone in need, and to consider others’ feelings. When this goes too far, it can start to feel like a heavy load to carry all of this compassion. At the extremes of being thoughtful, you can run headlong into being a chronic people pleaser, someone who always puts others needs ahead of their own. But how do you know when being kind or easygoing has shifted too far?

Luckily, Anna and Dr. Nissenson have created the Type C Toolbox. They are here to tell you more about what Type C is and how to keep the compassion without exhausting yourself in the process. 

You’ll learn:
*What Type C personality traits are
*How to distinguish Type C burnout from common stress
*Strategies to strengthen your boundaries and self-care

Resources:
Type C ToolBox Website
https://www.typectoolbox.com/home

Coping Tools Cheatsheet Link:
https://www.typectoolbox.com/c/resources/

Type C Toolbox Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/6d9k2yJD1Cplj3ygUpzBhQ


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-12542230Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>We’ve all heard of the Type A personality. We can picture that assertive go-getter pretty easily. Type B? Imagine that laid-back friend who can let things go. But did you know there is also a Type C? Well, there is, and our guests Dr. Kore Nissenson and Anna White are here to shine a light on it. </p><p>It is a wonderful thing to be a good friend, to help someone in need, and to consider others’ feelings. When this goes too far, it can start to feel like a heavy load to carry all of this compassion. At the extremes of being thoughtful, you can run headlong into being a chronic people pleaser, someone who always puts others needs ahead of their own. But how do you know when being kind or easygoing has shifted too far?</p><p>Luckily, Anna and Dr. Nissenson have created the <em>Type C Toolbox</em>. They are here to tell you more about what Type C is and how to keep the compassion without exhausting yourself in the process. </p><p>You’ll learn:<br />*What Type C personality traits are<br />*How to distinguish Type C burnout from common stress<br />*Strategies to strengthen your boundaries and self-care</p><p>Resources:<br />Type C ToolBox Website<br /><a href="https://www.typectoolbox.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.typectoolbox.com/home</a></p><p>Coping Tools Cheatsheet Link:<br />https://www.typectoolbox.com/c/resources/</p><p>Type C Toolbox Podcast<br />https://open.spotify.com/show/6d9k2yJD1Cplj3ygUpzBhQ</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:25:37#28 Type C Personality: Do You Set Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm?full<![CDATA[#11 The Pandemic Personality Paradox: How Two Years of Disappointment, Loneliness, and Pivoting Has Fast-Tracked Personality Change Among Young Adults, and How To Find the Silver Linings]]>Covid. Ugh. We all have pandemic news fatigue by now.  And although Covid may not be the headline of campus conversations anymore, our student interviews have shown us there’s always something about the pandemic written in the fine print. College student mental health has taken a hit in some obvious, and in some not-so-obvious, ways. 

In this episode, we discuss a research study highlighted by the NY Times that suggests significant personality change has occurred as a consequence of the pandemic. And these changes are most significant in young adults. Overall, young adults were found to be less extroverted, agreeable, open and conscientious. 

We describe *why* we think this has happened when looked at through the lens of collective trauma. Yet we are at the point in the pandemic where we have the opportunity to zoom out and take a wider view of things. 

  • How have you changed, and was it necessarily for the worst? 
  • What did you learn about yourself and your relationships?  
  • And are there ways in which you are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic? 

If so, you’re clearly not alone.

Regardless of your answers, we offer some hopeful insight into ways people build back stronger after a catastrophe. We share steps toward building resilience and ways to make meaning out of what’s happened.

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” - Haruki Murakami

More on the Big Five Personality Traits: The personality traits discussed in this episode come from the Big Five Personality Inventory, which measures five different dimensions of personality: neuroticism (stress), extroversion (connecting with others), openness (creative thinking), agreeableness (being trusting), and conscientiousness (being organized, disciplined and responsible).

 If you’re interested in finding out more, here’s a great resource: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422


Articles written about this research study: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/22/health/covid-impact-personality-change.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/05/1126825073/pandemic-stress-impact-personalities


PLOS One Research Article: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0274542



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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11666189Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT<p>Covid. Ugh. We all have pandemic news fatigue by now.  And although Covid may not be the headline of campus conversations anymore, our student interviews have shown us there’s always something about the pandemic written in the fine print. College student mental health has taken a hit in some obvious, and in some not-so-obvious, ways. </p><p>In this episode, we discuss a research study highlighted by the NY Times that suggests significant personality change has occurred as a consequence of the pandemic. And these changes are most significant in young adults. Overall, young adults were found to be less extroverted, agreeable, open and conscientious. </p><p>We describe *why* we think this has happened when looked at through the lens of collective trauma. Yet we are at the point in the pandemic where we have the opportunity to zoom out and take a wider view of things. <br /><br /></p><ul><li>How have you changed, and was it necessarily for the worst? </li><li>What did you learn about yourself and your relationships?  </li><li>And are there ways in which you are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic? </li></ul><p>If so, you’re clearly not alone.</p><p>Regardless of your answers, we offer some hopeful insight into ways people build back stronger after a catastrophe. We share steps toward building resilience and ways to make meaning out of what’s happened. <br /><br /><em>“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.</em>” - Haruki Murakami</p><p>More on the Big Five Personality Traits: The personality traits discussed in this episode come from the Big Five Personality Inventory, which measures five different dimensions of personality: neuroticism (stress), extroversion (connecting with others), openness (creative thinking), agreeableness (being trusting), and conscientiousness (being organized, disciplined and responsible).</p><p> If you’re interested in finding out more, here’s a great resource: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422</p><p><br /></p><p>Articles written about this research study: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/22/health/covid-impact-personality-change.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/22/health/covid-impact-personality-change.html</a>https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/05/1126825073/pandemic-stress-impact-personalities</p><p><br />PLOS One Research Article: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0274542</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:31:1311#11 The Pandemic Personality Paradox: How Two Years of Disappointment, Loneliness, and Pivoting Has Fast-Tracked Personality Change Among Young Adults, and How To Find the Silver Liningsfull<![CDATA[#6 Microdose on Values: How Knowing Your Values Can Help You with Indecision in Relationships]]>In Episode 4, "Why It Can Be Hard to Find Your People, And Keep Them," we talked about how indecision can make us feel stuck in some relationships. Our guests touched on a few ways times they've come to a relationship fork in the road:

  • "I don't know which friend group to prioritize."
  • "Do I go out with a group that I’m not clicking with just to say I have plans?"
  • "Should I stay with my high school sweetheart?"
  • "Is this a truly toxic friendship, or do I need to be more forgiving?"

When people can’t make a decision, often it’s because two things that are very important to them at the same time are playing tug-o-war. 

What’s really going on here is a values conflict. Values are the things that are important to us in life, and there aren’t good ones or bad ones. There are only YOUR ones. And it’s important to know what they are. 

In this episode, you'll get a primer on learning what your values are, distinguishing them from "shoulds," and how to know when you're in a values conflict. 

If you want to do more work to discover your values, here's a questionnaire by Dr. Russ Harris (a leader in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) that's pretty fun to complete: 

https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/_docs/covid-docs/values_checklist_-_russ_harris_a.pdf

And if you'd like to dive even further into values-based decisions, you can learn more here: https://thehappinesstrap.com/

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]]>Buzzsprout-11532228Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT<p>In Episode 4, "Why It Can Be Hard to Find Your People, And Keep Them," we talked about how indecision can make us feel stuck in some relationships. Our guests touched on a few ways times they've come to a relationship fork in the road:</p><ul><li>"I don't know which friend group to prioritize."</li><li>"Do I go out with a group that I’m not clicking with just to say I have plans?"</li><li>"Should I stay with my high school sweetheart?"</li><li>"Is this a truly toxic friendship, or do I need to be more forgiving?"</li></ul><p>When people can’t make a decision, often it’s because two things that are very important to them at the same time are playing tug-o-war. <br /><br />What’s really going on here is a values conflict. Values are the things that are important to us in life, and there aren’t good ones or bad ones. There are only YOUR ones. And it’s important to know what they are. </p><p>In this episode, you'll get a primer on learning what your values are, distinguishing them from "shoulds," and how to know when you're in a values conflict. </p><p>If you want to do more work to discover your values, here's a questionnaire by Dr. Russ Harris (a leader in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) that's pretty fun to complete: </p><p>https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/_docs/covid-docs/values_checklist_-_russ_harris_a.pdf</p><p>And if you'd like to dive even further into values-based decisions, you can learn more here: https://thehappinesstrap.com/</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:07:35#6 Microdose on Values: How Knowing Your Values Can Help You with Indecision in Relationshipsfull<![CDATA[#79 Your Bounce-Back Semester Starts Here: Executive Functioning 101 with Coach Krisler Bailey]]>Did last semester not go the way you hoped? You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone.

In this episode of College Is Fine, Everything’s Fine, we’re joined by college professor and executive-functioning expert Krisler Bailey to talk about how to actually bounce back after a tough semester. We cover why motivation fades (and what works instead), how unstructured time quietly wrecks your schedule, and why rereading notes and highlighting everything isn’t studying.

This conversation is equal parts validating and practical. Whether you struggled academically, socially, or just felt overwhelmed, this episode will help you build a realistic reset plan—without perfectionism, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why everyone struggles in college (just in different ways)
  • Why discipline beats motivation every time
  • How unstructured time derails students—and how to fix it
  • Time-blocking your day so you still have a life
  • Why your phne feels like an emotional support device (and what to do about it)
  • How to reduce distractions without going cold turkey
  • What actually works for studying (hint: not rereading notes)
  • How community—friends, classmates, professors—makes bouncing back possible

Takeaway:
 Last semester doesn’t define you. College is a skill set—and skills can be learned.

🎧 Listen now and start your reset.


Krisler Bailey is a college professor, college success coach, and functional medicine certified health coach. With over 20 years of experience supporting students through the transition to college and adulthood, Krisler helps students and families navigate the hidden curriculum of college while building routines that support both academic success and well-being. 

You can read more about Krisler and her coaching services here: https://coachingwithkrisler.com/


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

03:04 Understanding Student Struggles

05:45 The Role of New Year's Resolutions

08:58 Building a Supportive Community

12:00 Strategies for Academic Success

15:59 Time Management and Study Skills

23:57 Engaging with Course Material

29:00 Conclusion and Resources



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]]>Buzzsprout-18505214Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Did last semester not go the way you hoped? You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone.</p><p>In this episode of <em>College Is Fine, Everything’s Fine</em>, we’re joined by college professor and executive-functioning expert Krisler Bailey to talk about how to <em>actually</em> bounce back after a tough semester. We cover why motivation fades (and what works instead), how unstructured time quietly wrecks your schedule, and why rereading notes and highlighting everything isn’t studying.</p><p>This conversation is equal parts validating and practical. Whether you struggled academically, socially, or just felt overwhelmed, this episode will help you build a realistic reset plan—without perfectionism, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>Why <em>everyone</em> struggles in college (just in different ways)</li><li>Why discipline beats motivation every time</li><li>How unstructured time derails students—and how to fix it</li><li>Time-blocking your day so you still have a life</li><li>Why your phne feels like an emotional support device (and what to do about it)</li><li>How to reduce distractions without going cold turkey</li><li>What <em>actually</em> works for studying (hint: not rereading notes)</li><li>How community—friends, classmates, professors—makes bouncing back possible</li></ul><p>Takeaway:<br /> Last semester doesn’t define you. College is a skill set—and skills can be learned.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and start your reset.</p><p><br /></p><p>Krisler Bailey is a college professor, college success coach, and functional medicine certified health coach. With over 20 years of experience supporting students through the transition to college and adulthood, Krisler helps students and families navigate the hidden curriculum of college while building routines that support both academic success and well-being. </p><p>You can read more about Krisler and her coaching services here: https://coachingwithkrisler.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</p><p>03:04 Understanding Student Struggles</p><p>05:45 The Role of New Year's Resolutions</p><p>08:58 Building a Supportive Community</p><p>12:00 Strategies for Academic Success</p><p>15:59 Time Management and Study Skills</p><p>23:57 Engaging with Course Material</p><p>29:00 Conclusion and Resources</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:27:42#79 Your Bounce-Back Semester Starts Here: Executive Functioning 101 with Coach Krisler Baileyfull<![CDATA[#24 How College Culture Has Normalized Drug Use: A Psychiatrist’s Break Down of Study Drugs and Why You Should Just Say No]]>The past few years have led to some pretty drastic global changes, and as a result college students are experiencing higher levels of stress compared to decades prior. As the expectations of college students escalate, and a competitive, uncertain job market post graduation looms, students are seeking ways to stay afloat under increasing academic pressure.  A recent study showed that at least 20 percent of college students self-report that they are consuming medications not prescribed to aid them in their studying. Even more concerning is that college students are often combining these medications with other illicit and licit drugs.  In this episode we sit down with Dr. Bianca Busch, a psychiatrist with expertise working with college students to unpack this risky issue.  Tune in to hear Dr. Busch talk about:

  • What are study drugs?
  • How study drugs impact our brain and body?
  • How to talk to your psychiatrist about your medication and if you are misusing
  • Four questions to ask yourself to determine if your substance use is a problem

RESOURCES:

Dr. Bianca Busch

https://www.collegepsychiatrist.com/about

5 Things Every College Student Should Know About Study Drugs

https://www.colorado.edu/health/study-drugs

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]]>Buzzsprout-12312583Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT<p>The past few years have led to some pretty drastic global changes, and as a result college students are experiencing higher levels of stress compared to decades prior. As the expectations of college students escalate, and a competitive, uncertain job market post graduation looms, students are seeking ways to stay afloat under increasing academic pressure.  A recent study showed that at least 20 percent of college students self-report that they are consuming medications not prescribed to aid them in their studying. Even more concerning is that college students are often combining these medications with other illicit and licit drugs.  In this episode we sit down with Dr. Bianca Busch, a psychiatrist with expertise working with college students to unpack this risky issue.  Tune in to hear Dr. Busch talk about:</p><ul><li>What are study drugs?</li><li>How study drugs impact our brain and body?</li><li>How to talk to your psychiatrist about your medication and if you are misusing</li><li>Four questions to ask yourself to determine if your substance use is a problem</li></ul><p>RESOURCES:</p><p>Dr. Bianca Busch</p><p><a href="https://www.collegepsychiatrist.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.collegepsychiatrist.com/about</a></p><p>5 Things Every College Student Should Know About Study Drugs</p><p><a href="https://www.colorado.edu/health/study-drugs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.colorado.edu/health/study-drugs</a></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:30:52#24 How College Culture Has Normalized Drug Use: A Psychiatrist’s Break Down of Study Drugs and Why You Should Just Say Nofull<![CDATA[#70 From Overwhelmed to In Control: How to Handle Hard Things Wisely with the R.E.A.C.H. Guide]]>College isn’t all highlight reels and coffee-fueled study sessions—it’s also about handling the hard stuff. From failing a test to making a social misstep, these moments can trigger strong emotional reactions and leave students feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, we break down how stress shows up in the body and mind, and how students can respond wisely instead of getting stuck. We review practical skills like P.O.I.S.E. and T.I.P.P., and break down how to cultivate more willingness when we get stuck through techniques such as the half-smile and willing hands. Lastly, we chat about the importance of knowing when and where to get help on campus. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How our natural stress responses (fight, flight, freeze) can backfire
  • The difference between willfulness (resisting reality) and willingness (accepting reality)
  • Practical skills from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help you cope, including:
    • Willing Hands & Half-Smile – simple body-based shifts to open yourself up to acceptance
    • POISE – Pause, Observe, Inhale/Exhale, Stretch out your options, Engage in effective action
    • TIPP skills – quick ways to reset your body when emotions feel overwhelming:
      • Temperature 
      • Intense exercise
      • Paced breathing 
      • Progressive muscle relaxation

For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: 

https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner

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]]>Buzzsprout-17749095Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p><b>College isn’t all highlight reels and coffee-fueled study sessions—it’s also about handling the </b><b><em>hard stuff</em></b><b>. From failing a test to making a social misstep, these moments can trigger strong emotional reactions and leave students feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, we break down how stress shows up in the body and mind, and how students can respond </b><b><em>wisely</em></b><b> instead of getting stuck. We review practical skills like P.O.I.S.E. and T.I.P.P., and break down how to cultivate more willingness when we get stuck through techniques such as the </b><b><em>half-smile</em></b><b> and </b><b><em>willing hands</em></b><b>. Lastly, we chat about the importance of knowing when and where to get help on campus. </b></p><p><b>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</b></p><ul><li><b>How our natural stress responses (fight, flight, freeze) can backfire</b></li><li><b>The difference between </b><b><em>willfulness</em></b><b> (resisting reality) and </b><b><em>willingness</em></b><b> (accepting reality)</b></li><li><b>Practical skills from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help you cope, including:</b><ul><li><b>Willing Hands &amp; Half-Smile – simple body-based shifts to open yourself up to acceptance</b></li><li><b>POISE – Pause, Observe, Inhale/Exhale, Stretch out your options, Engage in effective action</b></li><li><b>TIPP skills – quick ways to reset your body when emotions feel overwhelming:</b><ul><li><b>Temperature </b></li><li><b>Intense exercise</b></li><li><b>Paced breathing </b></li><li><b>Progressive muscle relaxation</b></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><b>For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: </b></p><p><b>https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets</b></p><p><b>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you.</b></p><p><b>Insta: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</b></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:27:11#70 From Overwhelmed to In Control: How to Handle Hard Things Wisely with the R.E.A.C.H. Guidefull<![CDATA[#45 How to Bounce Back from Social Mistakes with Dr. Colleen Lang]]>We’ve all been there. The hot-headed comment to a friend, the accidental text to the wrong group, a late-night DM sent under less than sober circumstances…

The shame and embarrassment that can happen when we’ve made these kinds of mistakes can make you want to hide in your room for the rest of the semester. But Dr. Colleen Lang is here with some good news and essential how-tos when it comes to bouncing back from those “social suicide” moments. 

Listen in as Dr. Lang shares:

  1. Common thinking traps that occur after social mistakes
  2. Effective responses when shame is unjustified
  3. How to face the music when shame is justified
  4. Why you should experience mistakes on purpose 

RESOURCES:

Colleen Lang, Ph.D., is the founder and director of a group private practice in Manhattan and Brooklyn specializing in CBT and DBT for youth, families and adults.  She is also a Clinical Supervisor of doctoral students learning CBT and DBT at Teacher's College of Columbia University.  

https://behavioralwellnessnyc.com/colleen-lang



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]]>Buzzsprout-14813652Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p><b>We’ve all been there. The hot-headed comment to a friend, the accidental text to the wrong group, a late-night DM sent under less than sober circumstances…</b></p><p><b>The shame and embarrassment that can happen when we’ve made these kinds of mistakes can make you want to hide in your room for the rest of the semester. But Dr. Colleen Lang is here with some good news and essential how-tos when it comes to bouncing back from those “social suicide” moments. </b></p><p><b>Listen in as Dr. Lang shares:</b></p><ol><li><b>Common thinking traps that occur after social mistakes</b></li><li><b>Effective responses when shame is unjustified</b></li><li><b>How to face the music when shame is justified</b></li><li><b>Why you should experience mistakes on purpose </b></li></ol><p><b>RESOURCES:</b></p><p><b>Colleen Lang, Ph.D., is the founder and director of a group private practice in Manhattan and Brooklyn specializing in CBT and DBT for youth, families and adults.  She is also a Clinical Supervisor of doctoral students learning CBT and DBT at Teacher's College of Columbia University.  </b></p><p><a href="https://behavioralwellnessnyc.com/colleen-lang" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://behavioralwellnessnyc.com/colleen-lang</b></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:31:13#45 How to Bounce Back from Social Mistakes with Dr. Colleen Langfull<![CDATA[#3 Finding Balance in the Extremes: Part 2 (Dialectics)]]>Are you seeing dialectics everywhere now? It is Part 2. We are back hearing from more students about the common dialectics they experience during the college years. In this episode we speak with a freshman and senior in college and see the interplay between the discourses of "carpe diem" and "focus on your future".  They speak about how difficult it can be to navigate the social demands of college. 

Some common themes were: 
-struggling with feeling excluded and included at the same time, 
-making new friends while also maintaining past friendships, and 
-navigating a romantic break-up.  

We'll teach you how to listen to your intuition and make more mindful decisions. We explain how adopting a dialectical stance can open yourself up to the possibility of thinking and acting in more effective ways.  Listen for concrete tips based on some core principals from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Try them out and tell us if they worked for you!

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-11386833Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT<p>Are you seeing dialectics everywhere now? It is Part 2. We are back hearing from more students about the common dialectics they experience during the college years. In this episode we speak with a freshman and senior in college and see the interplay between the discourses of "carpe diem" and "focus on your future".  They speak about how difficult it can be to navigate the social demands of college. <br /><br />Some common themes were: <br />-struggling with feeling excluded and included at the same time, <br />-making new friends while also maintaining past friendships, and <br />-navigating a romantic break-up.  <br /><br />We'll teach you how to listen to your intuition and make more mindful decisions. We explain how adopting a dialectical stance can open yourself up to the possibility of thinking and acting in more effective ways.  Listen for concrete tips based on some core principals from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Try them out and tell us if they worked for you!</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>yes00:38:003#3 Finding Balance in the Extremes: Part 2 (Dialectics)full<![CDATA[#55 Holding On and Letting Go: Relationship Shifts in College]]>College can be a tough transition for many reasons; you’re on your own for the first time, have to find a new circle of friends, and you have an enormous amount of freedom that comes with being an adult. One thing that often is not thought about enough, though, is how being at college can cause shifts in your relationships off campus.  Balancing personal growth and navigating relationship changes at home can become a source of tension and stress.  In this week’s episode, we sit down with three college students who explore the complex relationship changes that happen as students transition to college life. Our guests reflect on their own journeys through these transitions and share their insights on:

  • Managing expectations with parents (e.g., frequency of communication)
  • Setting personal boundaries 
  • Defining and adopting new values 


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]]>Buzzsprout-16413557Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT<p><b>College can be a tough transition for many reasons; you’re on your own for the first time, have to find a new circle of friends, and you have an enormous amount of freedom that comes with being an adult. One thing that often is not thought about enough, though, is how being at college can cause shifts in your relationships off campus.  Balancing personal growth and navigating relationship changes at home can become a source of tension and stress.  In this week’s episode, we sit down with three college students who explore the complex relationship changes that happen as students transition to college life. Our guests reflect on their own journeys through these transitions and share their insights on:</b></p><ul><li><b>Managing expectations with parents (e.g., frequency of communication)</b></li><li><b>Setting personal boundaries </b></li><li><b>Defining and adopting new values </b></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:31:38#55 Holding On and Letting Go: Relationship Shifts in Collegefull<![CDATA[#81 Two Takes: A Mom & Daughter Tell-All About Surviving Junior Year]]>Junior year of high school is here — and the college process is officially real.

In this special episode, we try something new: a “Newlywed Game”-style conversation between a mom and her daughter about their different takes on independence, stress, communication, and what the college process actually feels like inside one household.

Ali Dorfman, former TV producer and founder of The College & Dorm Corner, joins us alongside her daughter Emme to share the parent and student perspective in real time.

From ACT prep to Life360, from FOMO to family rules, this episode captures the nuanced dance between pushing, guiding, and letting go.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • When junior year suddenly makes college feel “real”
  • The independence spectrum: How much should parents step in?
  • Balancing grades, sports, extracurriculars, and test prep
  • The emotional climate inside a household during application season
  • Communication expectations once students leave for college
  • Which family rules may (or may not) retire
  • The role of social media in shaping college dreams
  • Why passion > résumé padding
  • The tension between parent aspirations and student interests
  • The “marathon, not sprint” mindset

Key Takeaways:

  • Junior year often feels like “buckle up” season.
  • Independence in the college process is rarely all-or-nothing.
  • Students need space to develop their own internal compass.
  • Parents are navigating their own letting-go journey.
  • The fun stuff (sports, campus life, dorm decor) can be motivating — but academics still dominate the mental load early on.
  • Family communication expectations should be discussed before move-in day.

About Our Guest

Ali Dorfman is a former TV producer (CBS News, The Today Show, ABC) and founder of The College & Dorm Corner, a one-stop platform supporting families through the college planning journey — from test prep to dorm décor. Make sure to check out this amazing resource! https://www.thecollegecorner.com/about-us 


And a special thank you to the brave, insightful and all-around rock star Emme who was willing to be our *first* Two Takes guest! 


Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18720236Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Junior year of high school is here — and the college process is officially real.</p><p>In this special episode, we try something new: a “Newlywed Game”-style conversation between a mom and her daughter about their different takes on independence, stress, communication, and what the college process actually feels like inside one household.</p><p>Ali Dorfman, former TV producer and founder of <em>The College &amp; Dorm Corner</em>, joins us alongside her daughter Emme to share the parent and student perspective in real time.</p><p>From ACT prep to Life360, from FOMO to family rules, this episode captures the nuanced dance between pushing, guiding, and letting go.</p><p><b>In This Episode, We Discuss:</b></p><ul><li>When junior year suddenly makes college feel “real”</li><li>The independence spectrum: How much should parents step in?</li><li>Balancing grades, sports, extracurriculars, and test prep</li><li>The emotional climate inside a household during application season</li><li>Communication expectations once students leave for college</li><li>Which family rules may (or may not) retire</li><li>The role of social media in shaping college dreams</li><li>Why passion &gt; résumé padding</li><li>The tension between parent aspirations and student interests</li><li>The “marathon, not sprint” mindset<br /><br /></li></ul><p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p><ul><li>Junior year often feels like “buckle up” season.</li><li>Independence in the college process is rarely all-or-nothing.</li><li>Students need space to develop their own internal compass.</li><li>Parents are navigating their own letting-go journey.</li><li>The fun stuff (sports, campus life, dorm decor) can be motivating — but academics still dominate the mental load early on.</li><li>Family communication expectations should be discussed <em>before</em> move-in day.<br /><br /></li></ul><p><b>About Our Guest</b></p><p>Ali Dorfman is a former TV producer (CBS News, The Today Show, ABC) and founder of The College &amp; Dorm Corner, a one-stop platform supporting families through the college planning journey — from test prep to dorm décor. Make sure to check out this amazing resource! <a href="https://www.thecollegecorner.com/about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thecollegecorner.com/about-us</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>And a special thank you to the brave, insightful and all-around rock star Emme who was willing to be our *first* Two Takes guest! </p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:16:08#81 Two Takes: A Mom & Daughter Tell-All About Surviving Junior Yearfull<![CDATA[#43 Your Campus Guide to Nutrition]]>Busy schedules, late nights, and erratic sleeping patterns often lead to inconsistent eating habits in college. A diet of ramen, pizza, and endless supplies of coffee is the norm on many campuses. We know that taking care of your body is just as important as getting a 4.0 (and maybe the key to getting one), but college life often makes it difficult to avoid bad eating habits. As two former college students who may have not made the wisest dining choices, we knew we had to find an expert on nutrition for this episode.  This week we sat down with Rena Bruckman, MS, RD-N, a registered dietitian/nutritionist specializing in the treatment of weight and disordered eating.  Rena helps lay out a different approach to making more nourishing, intentional choices in the dining hall.  From how to handle your dining hall phobia, to what snacks to stock in your dorm room, this episode will help map out a college meal plan that is both delicious and nutritious.


RESOURCES:

Rena’s Practice
https://ctthrive.com/about/team/rena/

JED Foundation’s Tips for Eating Well in College
https://jedfoundation.org/resource/tips-for-eating-well-at-college/


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-14516233Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT<p>Busy schedules, late nights, and erratic sleeping patterns often lead to inconsistent eating habits in college. A diet of ramen, pizza, and endless supplies of coffee is the norm on many campuses. We know that taking care of your body is just as important as getting a 4.0 (and maybe the key to getting one), but college life often makes it difficult to avoid bad eating habits. As two former college students who may have not made the wisest dining choices, we knew we had to find an expert on nutrition for this episode.  This week we sat down with Rena Bruckman, MS, RD-N, a registered dietitian/nutritionist specializing in the treatment of weight and disordered eating.  Rena helps lay out a different approach to making more nourishing, intentional choices in the dining hall.  From how to handle your dining hall phobia, to what snacks to stock in your dorm room, this episode will help map out a college meal plan that is both delicious and nutritious.</p><p><br /></p><p>RESOURCES:<br /><br />Rena’s Practice<br />https://ctthrive.com/about/team/rena/</p><p>JED Foundation’s Tips for Eating Well in College<br /><a href="https://jedfoundation.org/resource/tips-for-eating-well-at-college/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://jedfoundation.org/resource/tips-for-eating-well-at-college/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:33:06#43 Your Campus Guide to Nutritionfull<![CDATA[#67 Facing the Sleep, Study, Socialize Triangle: Using the R.E.A.C.H. Toolkit to Find Balance and Build Mental Fitness]]>In this episode of the R.E.A.C.H. Toolkit series, we dive into the tricky triangle of college life—sleep, study, and socialize. Can you really balance all three? (Spoiler: yes, but it takes strategy!) We talk about building emotional resilience, setting healthy habits, and learning how to be flexible with your thoughts. From late-night study sessions to the pull of TikTok, we explore what it takes to keep your mind sharp and your mental health strong.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why “catching up” on sleep doesn’t really work
  • How to balance studying and social life without burning out
  • Tips for staying consistent with fitness and self-care routines
  • Why thoughts are not facts (and how this mindset can change everything)
  • Small daily habits that boost mental fitness

Now you're an expert on "E," elevating your mental fitness. For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: 

https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-17716676Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of the R.E.A.C.H.<em> Toolkit </em>series, we dive into the tricky triangle of college life—sleep, study, and socialize. Can you really balance all three? (Spoiler: yes, but it takes strategy!) We talk about building emotional resilience, setting healthy habits, and learning how to be flexible with your thoughts. From late-night study sessions to the pull of TikTok, we explore what it takes to keep your mind sharp and your mental health strong.</p><p><b>What you’ll learn:</b></p><ul><li>Why “catching up” on sleep doesn’t really work</li><li>How to balance studying and social life without burning out</li><li>Tips for staying consistent with fitness and self-care routines</li><li>Why <em>thoughts are not facts</em> (and how this mindset can change everything)</li><li>Small daily habits that boost mental fitness</li></ul><p>Now you're an expert on "E," elevating your mental fitness. For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: </p><p>https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:14:53#67 Facing the Sleep, Study, Socialize Triangle: Using the R.E.A.C.H. Toolkit to Find Balance and Build Mental Fitnessfull<![CDATA[#20 Be Body Positive: How to Create a Positive Body Mindset in College]]>Flat stomachs. Chiseled abs. Eating clean. Messages about what our bodies should look like come at us a mile a minute. And college is a time when your relationship to your body can be extra challenging. How many of you feared the “Freshman 15” even before you stepped foot onto campus? Well, how about we “chisel” away some of the negative assumptions we have about how our bodies should look. (See what we did there?)

It is *normal* for our body to change shape and size during these four years. And it’s normal to have trouble navigating all the various ways we think about food, health and exercise in a place where kegs are placed right outside of athletic fields. Despite this, many college students are stressing out about body image and nutrition. Campuses not only don’t have barriers to keep out societal standards of “thin ideals” and fatphobia, they are often breeding grounds for body insecurities. 

In this week’s episode, we speak with a college student who struggled with body image in college and later found support through the body positivity movement.  We then interview Summer Innanen, a body image coach, author and host of the Eat the Rules podcast. She shines a light on the myths and pitfalls of diet culture and discusses how body positivity can lead to a sense of self-worth (among many other things). 

For a glimpse into the practical tips you’ll get in this episode, you’ll learn

*What it means to be more body positive

*Steps to take to create a shield against dangerous messages of societal “norms”

*The importance of finding a community that supports body positive messages

*How and why to make social media cleanses a habit


Most college students will struggle with body image issues at some point.  We hope you leave this episode inspired to build a healthier body image to live your best college life. 

RESOURCES:

Websites

The Body Positive

https://thebodypositive.org/our-work

Summer Innanen

https://summerinnanen.com/

Neolth

Stress & Mental Health Support

https://www.neolth.com/

Podcasts:

Eat the Rules Podcast hosted by Summer Innanen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id886241220

From McLean Hospital and the Mindful Things Podcast:

The Silent Battle: Men, Body Image and Mental Health

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/podcast-silent-battle-men-body-image-and-mental-health



Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-12123611Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p><b>Flat stomachs. Chiseled abs. Eating clean. Messages about what our bodies should look like come at us a mile a minute. And college is a time when your relationship to your body can be extra challenging. How many of you feared the “Freshman 15” even before you stepped foot onto campus? Well, how about we “chisel” away some of the negative assumptions we have about how our bodies should look. (See what we did there?)</b></p><p><b>It is *normal* for our body to change shape and size during these four years. And it’s normal to have trouble navigating all the various ways we think about food, health and exercise in a place where kegs are placed right outside of athletic fields. Despite this, many college students are stressing out about body image and nutrition. Campuses not only don’t have barriers to keep out societal standards of “thin ideals” and fatphobia, they are often breeding grounds for body insecurities. </b></p><p><b>In this week’s episode, we speak with a college student who struggled with body image in college and later found support through the body positivity movement.  We then interview Summer Innanen, a body image coach, author and host of the Eat the Rules podcast. She shines a light on the myths and pitfalls of diet culture and discusses how body positivity can lead to a sense of self-worth (among many other things). </b></p><p><b>For a glimpse into the practical tips you’ll get in this episode, you’ll learn</b></p><p><b>*What it means to be more body positive</b></p><p><b>*Steps to take to create a shield against dangerous messages of societal “norms”</b></p><p><b>*The importance of finding a community that supports body positive messages</b></p><p><b>*How and why to make social media cleanses a habit</b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Most college students will struggle with body image issues at some point.  We hope you leave this episode inspired to build a healthier body image to live your best college life. </b></p><p><b>RESOURCES:</b></p><p><b>Websites</b></p><p><b>The Body Positive</b></p><p><a href="https://thebodypositive.org/our-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://thebodypositive.org/our-work</b></a></p><p><b>Summer Innanen</b></p><p><a href="https://summerinnanen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://summerinnanen.com/</b></a></p><p><b>Neolth</b></p><p><b>Stress &amp; Mental Health Support</b></p><p><a href="https://www.neolth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.neolth.com/</b></a></p><p><b>Podcasts:</b></p><p><b>Eat the Rules Podcast hosted by Summer Innanen</b></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id886241220" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id886241220</b></a></p><p><b>From McLean Hospital and the Mindful Things Podcast:</b></p><p><b>The Silent Battle: Men, Body Image and Mental Health</b></p><p><b>https://www.mcleanhospital.org/podcast-silent-battle-men-body-image-and-mental-health</b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:35:13#20 Be Body Positive: How to Create a Positive Body Mindset in Collegefull<![CDATA[#44 Microdose on Overcoming Shame and Embarrassment]]>Out of all the emotions we have, shame (and its cousin, embarrassment) tends to feel the worst. And since it feels the worst, it often makes us act in some ugly and super unhelpful ways. We tend to yell, hide, blame and injure - both ourselves and people we care about - when we feel shame. 

This microdose episode kicks off our “Shame Series,” where we describe:

  • what the emotions of shame and embarrassment are, 
  • when we tend to feel these emotions,
  • how we can tell whether our emotions “fit the facts” of the situation, and 
  • which skills you can use to move past shame stuck points. 

Make sure to stay tuned (and subscribe!) so that you have first access to our upcoming episodes, where we’ll talk about how to overcome social mistakes, manage heartbreak, and fight imposter syndrome. 


Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-14739881Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT<p><b>Out of all the emotions we have, shame (and its cousin, embarrassment) tends to feel the worst. And since it feels the worst, it often makes us act in some ugly and super unhelpful ways. We tend to yell, hide, blame and injure - both ourselves and people we care about - when we feel shame. </b></p><p><b>This microdose episode kicks off our “Shame Series,” where we describe:</b></p><ul><li><b>what the emotions of shame and embarrassment are, </b></li><li><b>when we tend to feel these emotions,</b></li><li><b>how we can tell whether our emotions “fit the facts” of the situation, and </b></li><li><b>which skills you can use to move past shame stuck points. </b></li></ul><p><b>Make sure to stay tuned (and subscribe!) so that you have first access to our upcoming episodes, where we’ll talk about how to overcome social mistakes, manage heartbreak, and fight imposter syndrome. </b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:19:09#44 Microdose on Overcoming Shame and Embarrassmentfull<![CDATA[#9 Microdose on Being Effective: How Practicing Acceptance Can Help You Be Skillful When The Environment is Too Powerful]]>We often predict that our college years are finally going to be the time that we have the ability to be fully autonomous.  And while the transition to college is filled with unregulated freedom, college students still face challenging social situations that make them feel powerless. 

Maybe a professor is unwilling to be flexible with a request you are making, or your roommate is unwilling to problem solve ways you can have friends over in your room.  There are tons of challenging situations that come up in college where the power of the environment is too great and we have exhausted all efforts to solve the problem.

In this episode, Liz teaches you ways to be effective when environmental factors are barriers to getting what you want out of relationships.  Liz introduces the concept of effectiveness and how practicing acceptance can help you manage power imbalances in relationships. Learn how to scan your mind for ineffective thoughts, practice acceptance with your face and body, and act in a more willing way.  

Want to share a story on how you practiced acceptance or about something that is difficult to accept? Reach out with your story, we would love to hear from you!  

Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast

Voice memo: (929) 500-2231 

Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11592782Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>We often predict that our college years are finally going to be the time that we have the ability to be fully autonomous.  And while the transition to college is filled with unregulated freedom, college students still face challenging social situations that make them feel powerless. </b></p><p><b>Maybe a professor is unwilling to be flexible with a request you are making, or your roommate is unwilling to problem solve ways you can have friends over in your room.  There are tons of challenging situations that come up in college where the power of the environment is too great and we have exhausted all efforts to solve the problem.</b></p><p><b>In this episode, Liz teaches you ways to be effective when environmental factors are barriers to getting what you want out of relationships.  Liz introduces the concept of effectiveness and how practicing acceptance can help you manage power imbalances in relationships. Learn how to scan your mind for ineffective thoughts, practice acceptance with your face and body, and act in a more willing way.  </b></p><p><b>Want to share a story on how you practiced acceptance or about something that is difficult to accept? Reach out with your story, we would love to hear from you!  </b></p><p><b>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast</b></p><p><b>Voice memo: (929) 500-2231 </b></p><p><b>Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:10:49#9 Microdose on Being Effective: How Practicing Acceptance Can Help You Be Skillful When The Environment is Too Powerfulfull<![CDATA[#61 How to Brew Success: A Conversation with Marc Reede, author of The Coffee Code]]>Love coffee *and* looking for that next great job or internship? You're in luck. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of building important job connections with none other than Marc Reede, serial entrepreneur and author of The Coffee Code. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a successful career, one conversation at a time, make sure to listen in as Marc shares:

  • How to turn informal connections into job leads
  • Where to find the great jobs (hint: It's not on LinkedIn)
  • The importance of recognizing who's in your "court side seats"
  • Why it's important to define and refine your interview story
  • Tips for pausing, and then bouncing back, after rejection

A Sneak Peak:

"The person that you wanna meet, you've already met. The person that's gonna help you the most already knows you. That person is already in your network. You just have to find that person." 

"You don't have to be Magic Johnson to have a court side, because there are individuals who've known you for years, there are your professors. There's, there's people that know you and know the success path that you're on right now, and they want to help you. "


If you want more where that came from:

Make sure to pre-order Marc's book: https://marcreede.com/coffee-code-book/

Follow Marc on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcreede/

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-16892796Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Love coffee *and* looking for that next great job or internship? You're in luck. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of building important job connections with none other than Marc Reede, serial entrepreneur and author of The Coffee Code. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a successful career, one conversation at a time, make sure to listen in as Marc shares:</p><ul><li>How to turn informal connections into job leads</li><li>Where to find the great jobs (hint: It's not on LinkedIn)</li><li>The importance of recognizing who's in your "court side seats"</li><li>Why it's important to define and refine your interview story</li><li>Tips for pausing, and then bouncing back, after rejection</li></ul><p><b>A Sneak Peak:</b></p><blockquote>"The person that you wanna meet, you've already met. The person that's gonna help you the most already knows you. That person is already in your network. You just have to find that person." <br /><br />"You don't have to be Magic Johnson to have a court side, because there are individuals who've known you for years, there are your professors. There's, there's people that know you and know the success path that you're on right now, and they want to help you. "</blockquote><p><br /></p><p><b>If you want more where that came from:</b></p><p>Make sure to pre-order Marc's book: https://marcreede.com/coffee-code-book/</p><p>Follow Marc on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcreede/</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:26:56#61 How to Brew Success: A Conversation with Marc Reede, author of The Coffee Codefull<![CDATA[#84 Process Over Pressure: A Mental Fitness Playbook for Student Athletes]]>Every athlete plays two games — the sport on the field, and the mental game happening in their head. In this episode, we sit down with two experts who work with college athletes every day: Carrie Potoff, a licensed clinical social worker at Sasko River Center in Darien, and Rhodie Lorenz, a mental performance coach who works with college and high school athletes. Together, they break down what it really takes to perform well — not just physically, but mentally.

What We Cover:

  • Why the mental side of sports is just as trainable as the physical side
  • How negative self-talk becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy — and how to interrupt it
  • The difference between "useful" and "not useful" thoughts (hint: it's not always about positive vs. negative)
  • What "process goals" actually look like in real life
  • A simple two-column exercise to help athletes focus on what they can control
  • How burnout shows up in college athletes — and how to help them fall back in love with their sport
  • The "Side Game" tool: a powerful technique for helping athletes rediscover their "why"
  • How team culture and shared vulnerability can elevate individual performance

Resources Mentioned:

Saugatuck Mind and Sports Lab — Carrie and Rhodie's organization working to shift the culture around outcome fixation in youth and college sports

Mike Vrabel's "4 H's": History, Heroes, Heartbreak and Hope

  • https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47580019

Key Quotes:

  • "The mind doesn't believe what is true — it believes what is repeated." — Rhodie Lorenz
  • "You can't perform at your highest level and endure this level of pain if it's not attached to something beyond yourself." — Rhodie Lorenz

About Our Guests:

Carrie Potoff, LCSW works out of Sasko River Center in Darien and specializes in working with athletes navigating the emotional and psychological demands of competitive sports.

Rhodie Lorenz is a mental performance coach with a background in education and fitness. She works primarily with college-level athletes, helping them build the mental tools they need to thrive under pressure.

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18855875Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Every athlete plays two games — the sport on the field, and the mental game happening in their head. In this episode, we sit down with two experts who work with college athletes every day: <b>Carrie Potoff</b>, a licensed clinical social worker at Sasko River Center in Darien, and <b>Rhodie Lorenz</b>, a mental performance coach who works with college and high school athletes. Together, they break down what it really takes to perform well — not just physically, but mentally.</p><p><b>What We Cover:</b></p><ul><li>Why the mental side of sports is just as trainable as the physical side</li><li>How negative self-talk becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy — and how to interrupt it</li><li>The difference between "useful" and "not useful" thoughts (hint: it's not always about positive vs. negative)</li><li>What "process goals" actually look like in real life</li><li>A simple two-column exercise to help athletes focus on what they can control</li><li>How burnout shows up in college athletes — and how to help them fall back in love with their sport</li><li>The "Side Game" tool: a powerful technique for helping athletes rediscover their "why"</li><li>How team culture and shared vulnerability can elevate individual performance</li></ul><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.saugatuckmindandsportslab.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Saugatuck Mind and Sports Lab</a> — Carrie and Rhodie's organization working to shift the culture around outcome fixation in youth and college sports</p><p>Mike Vrabel's "4 H's": History, Heroes, Heartbreak and Hope</p><ul><li>https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47580019</li></ul><p><b>Key Quotes:</b></p><ul><li><em>"The mind doesn't believe what is true — it believes what is repeated."</em> — Rhodie Lorenz</li><li><em>"You can't perform at your highest level and endure this level of pain if it's not attached to something beyond yourself."</em> — Rhodie Lorenz</li></ul><p><b>About Our Guests:</b></p><p><b>Carrie Potoff, LCSW</b> works out of Sasko River Center in Darien and specializes in working with athletes navigating the emotional and psychological demands of competitive sports.</p><p><b>Rhodie Lorenz</b> is a mental performance coach with a background in education and fitness. She works primarily with college-level athletes, helping them build the mental tools they need to thrive under pressure.</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:26:52#84 Process Over Pressure: A Mental Fitness Playbook for Student Athletesfull<![CDATA[#75 How College Students Can Sleep Better: Expert Strategies from Dr. Colleen Ehrnstrom]]>Sleep: it’s the ultimate college luxury, the missing ingredient in most all-nighters, and—according to our guest—one of the biggest players in your mental health. In this episode, we catch some wisdom (and maybe a few zzz’s) with clinical psychologist Dr. Colleen Ehrnstrom, who unpacks why college students are chronically tired, what circadian rhythms actually do, and how to tell the difference between being fatigued and being sleepy (yes, they’re different!).

We talk about everything from late-night scrolling to the myth of “catching up” on sleep, and Colleen helps us rethink what “good sleep hygiene” really means—spoiler: it’s not a one-size-fits-all checklist. She also sheds light on how substances like CBD and marijuana can mess with your REM cycles, and why flexibility (not perfection) might just be the secret to better sleep.

Whether you’re a night owl, an over-caffeinated early riser, or somewhere in between, this episode is your wake-up call to take sleep seriously—and maybe, finally, make peace with your pillow.

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18124845Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT<p>Sleep: it’s the ultimate college luxury, the missing ingredient in most all-nighters, and—according to our guest—one of the biggest players in your mental health. In this episode, we catch some wisdom (and maybe a few zzz’s) with clinical psychologist<b> Dr. Colleen Ehrnstrom</b>, who unpacks why college students are chronically tired, what circadian rhythms <em>actually</em> do, and how to tell the difference between being fatigued and being sleepy (yes, they’re different!).</p><p>We talk about everything from late-night scrolling to the myth of “catching up” on sleep, and Colleen helps us rethink what “good sleep hygiene” really means—spoiler: it’s not a one-size-fits-all checklist. She also sheds light on how substances like CBD and marijuana can mess with your REM cycles, and why flexibility (not perfection) might just be the secret to better sleep.</p><p>Whether you’re a night owl, an over-caffeinated early riser, or somewhere in between, this episode is your wake-up call to take sleep seriously—and maybe, finally, make peace with your pillow.</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:27:46#75 How College Students Can Sleep Better: Expert Strategies from Dr. Colleen Ehrnstromfull<![CDATA[#82 Find Calm in the College List Chaos: How to Ignore the Hyped Schools So You Can Find the Right School]]>We feel so lucky to have a guest two-fer! On the last episode, you heard Ali and her daughter Emme bravely share their takes on the college application process. Lucky for us, Ali stuck around for more tips on managing the college transition. Whether it’s gearing up for application season, or starting to prep for freshman year, college planning can feel scattered: tutors here, advice there, dorm stuff somewhere else — and new headlines every day. Seeing all the headlines, the information overload, and the social media sensationalism around college, Ali started The College Corner so parents and students could have a trusted, one-stop-shop for all things college. 

We cover what Ali is seeing across the “college ecosystem” (from social media trends to major admissions shifts), why narrowing a list helps reduce chaos, and how families can keep perspective — especially when anxiety spikes as application season approaches.

This episode ends with one of our favorite takeaways: it’s not just about where a student goes — it’s about who they’re becoming.

What We Talk About

  • The origin story of The College & Dorm Corner (a “Knot.com” model for college planning)
  • Curated campus travel guides made by college students: where to stay, eat, and visit
  • Why college advice feels fragmented — and what helps families feel less overwhelmed
  • Social media vs. real expertise: what gets sensationalized and what stays grounded
  • The admissions landscape as a constantly evolving story (and why that fuels stress)
  • Ali’s “7 Steps to Choosing the Right College” and how lists can calm the chaos
  • Building a college list: size, location, majors, and lifestyle factors (including sports culture)
  • Why visiting a school can change everything (hello, “this speaks to me” moments)
  • The “Dream School” mindset shift: fit > hype
  • Parenting through application season: regulation, collaboration, and perspective
  • The reframe we want every parent to remember: college is four years; your relationship is for life

Takeaways

  • If you’re overwhelmed, a structured list can reduce decision fatigue — but don’t let it become rigid.
  • Social media can be useful, but not all “expert” content is created equal.
  • Students thrive most when they have agency and the school is a true fit.
  • Parents: your steadiness is part of the intervention — zooming out can lower the temperature at home.

About the Guest

Ali Dorfman is a former TV producer (CBS News, The Today Show, ABC) and founder of The College & Dorm Corner, a one-stop platform supporting families through the college planning journey — from test prep to dorm décor. Make sure to check out this amazing resource! https://www.thecollegecorner.com/about-us 


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18720221Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>We feel so lucky to have a guest two-fer! On the last episode, you heard Ali and her daughter Emme bravely share their takes on the college application process. Lucky for us, Ali stuck around for more tips on managing the college transition. Whether it’s gearing up for application season, or starting to prep for freshman year, college planning can feel scattered: tutors here, advice there, dorm stuff somewhere else — and new headlines every day. Seeing all the headlines, the information overload, and the social media sensationalism around college, Ali started The College Corner so parents and students could have a trusted, one-stop-shop for all things college. </p><p>We cover what Ali is seeing across the “college ecosystem” (from social media trends to major admissions shifts), why narrowing a list helps reduce chaos, and how families can keep perspective — especially when anxiety spikes as application season approaches.</p><p>This episode ends with one of our favorite takeaways: it’s not just about where a student goes — it’s about who they’re becoming.</p><p><b>What We Talk About</b></p><ul><li>The origin story of The College &amp; Dorm Corner (a “Knot.com” model for college planning)</li><li>Curated campus travel guides made by college students: where to stay, eat, and visit</li><li>Why college advice feels fragmented — and what helps families feel less overwhelmed</li><li>Social media vs. real expertise: what gets sensationalized and what stays grounded</li><li>The admissions landscape as a constantly evolving story (and why that fuels stress)</li><li>Ali’s “7 Steps to Choosing the Right College” and how lists can calm the chaos</li><li>Building a college list: size, location, majors, and lifestyle factors (including sports culture)</li><li>Why visiting a school can change everything (hello, “this speaks to me” moments)</li><li>The “Dream School” mindset shift: fit &gt; hype</li><li>Parenting through application season: regulation, collaboration, and perspective</li><li>The reframe we want every parent to remember: college is four years; your relationship is for life<br /><br /></li></ul><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>If you’re overwhelmed, a structured list can reduce decision fatigue — but don’t let it become rigid.</li><li>Social media can be useful, but not all “expert” content is created equal.</li><li>Students thrive most when they have agency and the school is a true fit.</li><li>Parents: your steadiness is part of the intervention — zooming out can lower the temperature at home.<br /><br /></li></ul><p><b>About the Guest</b></p><p>Ali Dorfman is a former TV producer (CBS News, The Today Show, ABC) and founder of The College &amp; Dorm Corner, a one-stop platform supporting families through the college planning journey — from test prep to dorm décor. Make sure to check out this amazing resource! <a href="https://www.thecollegecorner.com/about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thecollegecorner.com/about-us</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:10:13#82 Find Calm in the College List Chaos: How to Ignore the Hyped Schools So You Can Find the Right Schoolfull<![CDATA[#25 Therapy Demystified Part 1: What Goes On Behind the “In Session” Sign]]>Admit it, if you’ve never been in therapy before then you’re a little curious about what goes on inside the therapist’s office. And if you’re thinking about therapy, walking into that office for the first time can be intimidating if you don’t have a clue what it’s like. Media often portrays therapy as lying on the couch confessing your deepest darkest secrets. Friends don’t always share what their therapy is like. And parents might have no clue.

Well, what if you could be a fly on the wall of a therapy session?

In this episode, Sarah sits down with one of our Student Ambassadors, Anushka Gupta, and models what a first session might look like. We both give you an inside peak into what a therapist might be thinking during that session. We even tell you what’s written on that notepad.

Our goal is to ease any tension college students may have about seeking help, and correct any therapy misconceptions.

And if you want to peak even more, stay tuned (ahem, *subscribe*) for Part 2, where Sarah and Anuskga go a bit deeper into some CBT skills training. 

RESOURCES:
Find a CBT therapist in your area:
https://services.abct.org/i4a/memberDirectory/index.cfm?directory_id=3&pageID=3282

WellTrack Connect: Find a therapist near your campus
https://welltrack-connect.com/



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]]>Buzzsprout-12371296Sat, 04 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>Admit it, if you’ve never been in therapy before then you’re a little curious about what goes on inside the therapist’s office. And if you’re thinking about therapy, walking into that office for the first time can be intimidating if you don’t have a clue what it’s like. Media often portrays therapy as lying on the couch confessing your deepest darkest secrets. Friends don’t always share what their therapy is like. And parents might have no clue.</p><p>Well, what if you could be a fly on the wall of a therapy session?</p><p>In this episode, Sarah sits down with one of our Student Ambassadors, Anushka Gupta, and models what a first session might look like. We both give you an inside peak into what a therapist might be thinking during that session. We even tell you what’s written on that notepad.</p><p>Our goal is to ease any tension college students may have about seeking help, and correct any therapy misconceptions.</p><p>And if you want to peak even more, stay tuned (ahem, *subscribe*) for Part 2, where Sarah and Anuskga go a bit deeper into some CBT skills training. <br /><br /></p><p>RESOURCES:<br />Find a CBT therapist in your area:<br />https://services.abct.org/i4a/memberDirectory/index.cfm?directory_id=3&amp;pageID=3282</p><p>WellTrack Connect: Find a therapist near your campus<br />https://welltrack-connect.com/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:37:51#25 Therapy Demystified Part 1: What Goes On Behind the “In Session” Signfull<![CDATA[#74 Dark Academia: Is Truth Stranger Than Fiction? A Conversation with Author Heather Colley]]>In this episode, we chat with debut author Heather Coley about her darkly captivating campus novel The Gilded Butterfly Effect. We unpack the toxic dynamics of Greek life, the uphill battle for mental health resources in college, and how fiction can often hit closer to home than nonfiction. Heather also gets real about the writing process, social media pressures, and navigating rejection in the creative world. If you're a student—or just someone who’s been through the college grind—this one’s for you.

Book Release Date: October 21, 2025

Connect with Heather

  • Insta: @heathercolleyauthor
  • TikTok: @phdwithpaige

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]]>Buzzsprout-17912476Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we chat with debut author Heather Coley about her darkly captivating campus novel <em>The Gilded Butterfly Effect</em>. We unpack the toxic dynamics of Greek life, the uphill battle for mental health resources in college, and how fiction can often hit closer to home than nonfiction. Heather also gets real about the writing process, social media pressures, and navigating rejection in the creative world. If you're a student—or just someone who’s been through the college grind—this one’s for you.</p><p><b>Book Release Date:</b> October 21, 2025</p><p><b>Connect with Heather</b></p><ul><li>Insta: @heathercolleyauthor</li><li>TikTok: @phdwithpaige</li></ul><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:23:40#74 Dark Academia: Is Truth Stranger Than Fiction? A Conversation with Author Heather Colleyfull<![CDATA[#56 Beyond the Books: as a Key to College Success with Dr. Onye]]>So much of childhood education is about learning academic skills to get into college and very little is on the personal and social skills required to thrive in college.  In this week’s episode we sit down with Dr. Ifeanyi Onyejiji, founder of Onye Speaks.  Dr. Onye shares about his work developing a motivational and culturally relevant curriculum aimed  to help students learn the “soft skills” that are often missing in K-12 education.  Dr. Onye’s holistic approach highlights the importance of the development of self-advocacy, career self-efficacy, and self-awareness skills in order to help students feel more confident and capable as they navigate college and young adulthood.  Whether you are applying to college, or are already on a college campus, this episode is a must listen.  

Dr. Onye’s website:

https://www.onyespeaks.com/


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]]>Buzzsprout-16479420Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:00:00 GMT<p><b>So much of childhood education is about learning academic skills to get into college and very little is on the personal and social skills required to thrive in college.  In this week’s episode we sit down with Dr. Ifeanyi Onyejiji, founder of Onye Speaks.  Dr. Onye shares about his work developing a motivational and culturally relevant curriculum aimed  to help students learn the “soft skills” that are often missing in K-12 education.  Dr. Onye’s holistic approach highlights the importance of the development of self-advocacy, career self-efficacy, and self-awareness skills in order to help students feel more confident and capable as they navigate college and young adulthood.  Whether you are applying to college, or are already on a college campus, this episode is a must listen.  <br /><br />Dr. Onye’s website:</b></p><p><b>https://www.onyespeaks.com/</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:34:32#56 Beyond the Books: as a Key to College Success with Dr. Onyefull<![CDATA[#87 Digital Detox: How Does Disconnecting Help College Students Reclaim Intentional Tech Use with Dr. Shreya Hessler]]>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shreya Hessler, a psychologist and professor who created a college course called Digital Detox: Doing Nothing and Doing Well. Together, we explore how constant phone and social media use impacts attention, relationships, and self-worth—especially for Gen Z.

Dr. Hessler shares what happens when students unplug completely during class, and how learning to tolerate boredom and discomfort can lead to stronger connections, better focus, and more intentional choices. Rather than promoting total avoidance of technology, this conversation focuses on building awareness and creating a healthier relationship with it.

We also discuss practical strategies you can try right away, like naming your phone use out loud, delaying the urge to scroll, and running small “experiments” to better understand your habits.

Dr. Hessler's private practice:

https://mindsetcenter.com/shreya-hessler-psy-d/

Ted Talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zxa2xgXPJc&themeRefresh=1

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]]>Buzzsprout-19022397Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shreya Hessler, a psychologist and professor who created a college course called <em>Digital Detox: Doing Nothing and Doing Well</em>. Together, we explore how constant phone and social media use impacts attention, relationships, and self-worth—especially for Gen Z.</p><p>Dr. Hessler shares what happens when students unplug completely during class, and how learning to tolerate boredom and discomfort can lead to stronger connections, better focus, and more intentional choices. Rather than promoting total avoidance of technology, this conversation focuses on building awareness and creating a healthier relationship with it.</p><p>We also discuss practical strategies you can try right away, like naming your phone use out loud, delaying the urge to scroll, and running small “experiments” to better understand your habits.</p><p>Dr. Hessler's private practice:</p><p><a href="https://mindsetcenter.com/shreya-hessler-psy-d/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindsetcenter.com/shreya-hessler-psy-d/</a></p><p>Ted Talk:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zxa2xgXPJc&amp;themeRefresh=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zxa2xgXPJc&amp;themeRefresh=1</a></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:29:35#87 Digital Detox: How Does Disconnecting Help College Students Reclaim Intentional Tech Use with Dr. Shreya Hesslerfull<![CDATA[#19 Your Emotional Savings Account: Learn Ways to Buffer Against College Stress by Balancing Life’s “Withdrawals” With Skills “Deposits”]]>Most college students are aware that they 1) have a bank account, and 2) you have to deposit money into this account if you’re going to make a lot of withdrawals. Too many withdrawals? Yup, here comes that “low balance” alert. 

But how often are we paying attention to our “emotional bank balance”? In this week’s episode, we discuss the importance of depositing and accumulating positive emotions to build up an emotional reserve.  Stressors in college are unpredictable and at times unrelenting.  When you start noticing you are having a lot of withdrawals to your mood, you usually start to be less happy, irritable, and less motivated.  Because withdrawals are inevitable, we need to be more mindful of doing things consistently that lead to positive emotions. We need to make more emotional deposits.

Key points include:

  1. Self-validation (don’t knock ‘til you’ve tried it, and make sure you actually know what it means)
  2. “Lower case and upper case” scheduled pleasant activities
  3. Accessing a range of relationships, both deep friendships as well as “consequential strangers”

For some visuals to go with our skills today, make sure to follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @collegeisfinepodcast


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]]>Buzzsprout-12073617Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:00:00 GMT<p><b>Most college students are aware that they 1) have a bank account, and 2) you have to deposit money into this account if you’re going to make a lot of withdrawals. Too many withdrawals? Yup, here comes that “low balance” alert. </b></p><p><b>But how often are we paying attention to our “emotional bank balance”? In this week’s episode, we discuss the importance of depositing and accumulating positive emotions to build up an emotional reserve.  Stressors in college are unpredictable and at times unrelenting.  When you start noticing you are having a lot of withdrawals to your mood, you usually start to be less happy, irritable, and less motivated.  Because withdrawals are inevitable, we need to be more mindful of doing things consistently that lead to positive emotions. We need to make more emotional </b><b><em>deposits</em></b><b>.</b></p><p><b>Key points include:</b></p><ol><li><b>Self-validation (don’t knock ‘til you’ve tried it, and make sure you actually know what it means)</b></li><li><b>“Lower case and upper case” </b><b><em>scheduled</em></b><b> pleasant activities</b></li><li><b>Accessing a range of relationships, both deep friendships as well as “consequential strangers”</b></li></ol><p><b>For some visuals to go with our skills today, make sure to follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @collegeisfinepodcast</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:23:54#19 Your Emotional Savings Account: Learn Ways to Buffer Against College Stress by Balancing Life’s “Withdrawals” With Skills “Deposits”full<![CDATA[#30 A Student’s Guide to Managing Stress in College]]>It would be hard to find a college student on campus right now who isn’t stressed for some reason.  A recent survey found that half of all college students report severe psychological consequences to stress. This survey also reported high rates of unhealthy coping behaviors in response to stress. April is Stress Awareness Month and we wanted to take some time to ask students two questions: 1. Why is college so stressful? 2. And what helps manage college stressors? In this episode you will hear from several college students reporting on the reasons college is stressful for them and then hear their favorite coping skills.  At the end of the episode, Liz sits down and shares key tips to manage college stress from her clinical experience and what research has shown us.  We hope this provides some concrete ways you can manage stress and stay healthy. 

Resources:

Headspace for College Students

https://www.headspace.com/studentplan

Neolth (mental health app for college students)

https://www.neolth.com

Insight timer (mediation app)

https://insighttimer.com




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]]>Buzzsprout-12730917Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:00:00 GMT<p><b>It would be hard to find a college student on campus right now who isn’t stressed for some reason.  A recent survey found that half of all college students report severe psychological consequences to stress. This survey also reported high rates of unhealthy coping behaviors in response to stress. April is Stress Awareness Month and we wanted to take some time to ask students two questions: 1. Why is college so stressful? 2. And what helps manage college stressors? In this episode you will hear from several college students reporting on the reasons college is stressful for them and then hear their favorite coping skills.  At the end of the episode, Liz sits down and shares key tips to manage college stress from her clinical experience and what research has shown us.  We hope this provides some concrete ways you can manage stress and stay healthy. </b></p><p><b>Resources:</b></p><p><b>Headspace for College Students</b></p><p><a href="https://www.headspace.com/studentplan" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.headspace.com/studentplan</b></a></p><p><b>Neolth (mental health app for college students)</b></p><p><a href="https://www.neolth.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.neolth.com</b></a></p><p><b>Insight timer (mediation app)</b></p><p><a href="https://insighttimer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://insighttimer.com</b></a></p><p><b><br /><br /></b><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:14:39#30 A Student’s Guide to Managing Stress in Collegefull<![CDATA[#59 Microdose on DBT's G.I.V.E. Skill: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships in College]]>In this week's microdose episode, we sit down to discuss the G.I.V.E. skill from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), which helps individuals build and maintain positive relationships. Whether you are navigating a conflict with your roommate, trying to make new friends, or wanting to build a better relationship with your parents, the G.I.V.E. skill can help increase the likelihood that others will view you positively after your interactions with them. The skill involves four key components:

- being Gentle

- acting Interested

- being Validating

- using an Easy Manner

Stay tuned for our next microdose episode on learning how to maintain your self-respect in relationships. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-16739381Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this week's microdose episode, we sit down to discuss the G.I.V.E. skill from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), which helps individuals build and maintain positive relationships. Whether you are navigating a conflict with your roommate, trying to make new friends, or wanting to build a better relationship with your parents, the G.I.V.E. skill can help increase the likelihood that others will view you positively after your interactions with them. The skill involves four key components:</p><p>- being <b>G</b>entle</p><p>- acting <b>I</b>nterested</p><p>- being <b>V</b>alidating</p><p>- using an <b>E</b>asy Manner</p><p>Stay tuned for our next microdose episode on learning how to maintain your self-respect in relationships. </p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:16:02#59 Microdose on DBT's G.I.V.E. Skill: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships in Collegefull<![CDATA[#14 The Life of the College Athlete: How Current Students Are Redefining Mental Toughness, Challenging Their Limiting Beliefs, and Trying to Find Balance Between Self-Care and Team Commitment]]>Yes! Today we’re getting to the core of our college sports series: current and former student athletes themselves. In today’s episode we talk to current athletes on what the college experience is like for them. And we’re going to guess that a lot of the things they spoke about will sound familiar to anyone who feels the multi-pronged pressure of college life. Simply switch out “sports” for “job” or “scholarship requirements” or “advocacy,” to name a few. 

 We’ve heard a lot of students talk about the college triangle, with sleep, studying and friends each on a separate point. And in the game of college, you can only choose two. Such is campus life these days. But for student athletes it’s more of a square: sleep, studying, friends, and practice…and competing. Ok, maybe it’s a hexagon. No wonder we’re seeing a rise in anxiety and depression among college athletes. 

In this episode, we asked each student the same questions: 

  1. What does it feel like to put on your uniform?
  2. How do you define mental toughness?
  3. Do you have any limiting beliefs?
  4. How do you cope with burnout?
  5. What’s your relationship with perfectionism?

And you know we love to talk about dialectics. The athletes shared some of the opposing truths they try to navigate day-to-day, such as:

* how to enjoy a time of newfound independence while being told what to eat, when to wake up, and what classes to take
* I need to put myself first and I need to put my team first
* I know I’m more than a number, and my ranking/score/stats often define my success.

 One thing was clear across all the answers. These students kick ass. Ok, more specifically, these students are bravely redefining what it means to kick ass. To them, mental toughness includes words like “flexibility.” They show up for their team, even when that means cheering from the bench. And they’re actively fighting back thoughts that keep them stuck. 

Liz and I take these discussions and expand on:
* how to untangle perfectionism from motivation and peak performance
* key tips on how to notice burnout starting before you’re already fried to a crisp
* ways to diversify your “activity diet” so that you can keep perspective. 

 In next week’s episode we’ll talk to former athletes (whether by choice or not) and how they’ve found ways to shift their identity from “student athlete” to “student.”

 

RESOURCES:
A short video which discusses how to balance out your “activity diet” using the Healthy Mind Platter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ_m9rkIcak

 Morgan’s Message™ Foundation and the Mental Matchup and Podcast:
https://www.morgansmessage.org/the-mental-matchup-podcast


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11858954Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT<p>Yes! Today we’re getting to the core of our college sports series: current and former student athletes themselves. In today’s episode we talk to current athletes on what the college experience is like for them. And we’re going to guess that a lot of the things they spoke about will sound familiar to anyone who feels the multi-pronged pressure of college life. Simply switch out “sports” for “job” or “scholarship requirements” or “advocacy,” to name a few. </p><p> We’ve heard a lot of students talk about the college triangle, with sleep, studying and friends each on a separate point. And in the game of college, you can only choose two. Such is campus life these days. But for student athletes it’s more of a square: sleep, studying, friends, and practice…and competing. Ok, maybe it’s a hexagon. No wonder we’re seeing a rise in anxiety and depression among college athletes. </p><p>In this episode, we asked each student the same questions: </p><ol><li>What does it feel like to put on your uniform?</li><li>How do you define mental toughness?</li><li>Do you have any limiting beliefs?</li><li>How do you cope with burnout?</li><li>What’s your relationship with perfectionism?</li></ol><p>And you know we love to talk about dialectics. The athletes shared some of the opposing truths they try to navigate day-to-day, such as:</p><p>* how to enjoy a time of newfound independence while being told what to eat, when to wake up, and what classes to take<br />* I need to put myself first and I need to put my team first<br />* I know I’m more than a number, and my ranking/score/stats often define my success.</p><p> One thing was clear across all the answers. These students kick ass. Ok, more specifically, these students are bravely redefining what it means to kick ass. To them, mental toughness includes words like “flexibility.” They show up for their team, even when that means cheering from the bench. And they’re actively fighting back thoughts that keep them stuck. </p><p>Liz and I take these discussions and expand on:<br />* how to untangle perfectionism from motivation and peak performance<br />* key tips on how to notice burnout starting before you’re already fried to a crisp<br />* ways to diversify your “activity diet” so that you can keep perspective. </p><p> In next week’s episode we’ll talk to former athletes (whether by choice or not) and how they’ve found ways to shift their identity from “student athlete” to “student.”</p><p> </p><p>RESOURCES:<br />A short video which discusses how to balance out your “activity diet” using the Healthy Mind Platter:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ_m9rkIcak</p><p> Morgan’s Message™ Foundation and the Mental Matchup and Podcast:<br />https://www.morgansmessage.org/the-mental-matchup-podcast</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:32:57#14 The Life of the College Athlete: How Current Students Are Redefining Mental Toughness, Challenging Their Limiting Beliefs, and Trying to Find Balance Between Self-Care and Team Commitmentfull<![CDATA[#7 Microdose on Intense Emotions: How Regulating Your Emotions Can Help Improve Your Interpersonal Skills]]>All of us feel emotions, and it’s a fact that it’s one of the most vital factors that drives us. But emotions are complex.  Every day our daily experiences can impact them.  The weather, our favorite song on the radio, or an instagram post you see– all of these can affect our mood, and change the way we feel and impact how we think. The problem comes when we allow our feelings to automatically influence how we deal with others.  When our emotions become intense they make it extremely difficult for us to access effective social skills. We can feel like our emotions are controlling us and how we respond to others.  Increasing your emotional awareness and learning how to manage intense emotions is critical to building and maintaining healthy relationships.

In this episode, we will introduce you to some strategies to regulate negative, unwanted emotions in three steps:

  1. Changing our body chemistry 
  2. Changing our thoughts
  3. Changing our behavior

Finding and keeping stable, close relationships in college is NOT easy.  Try one of these tools to manage your emotions in such a way that you stay in the driver’s seat.  Let us know what works for you!


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11542756Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT<p><b>All of us feel emotions, and it’s a fact that it’s one of the most vital factors that drives us. But emotions are complex.  Every day our daily experiences can impact them.  The weather, our favorite song on the radio, or an instagram post you see– all of these can affect our mood, and change the way we feel and impact how we think. The problem comes when we allow our feelings to automatically influence how we deal with others.  When our emotions become intense they make it extremely difficult for us to access effective social skills. We can feel like our emotions are controlling us and how we respond to others.  Increasing your emotional awareness and learning how to manage intense emotions is critical to building and maintaining healthy relationships.</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we will introduce you to some strategies to regulate negative, unwanted emotions in three steps:</b></p><ol><li><b>Changing our body chemistry </b></li><li><b>Changing our thoughts</b></li><li><b>Changing our behavior</b></li></ol><p><b>Finding and keeping stable, close relationships in college is NOT easy.  Try one of these tools to manage your emotions in such a way that you stay in the driver’s seat.  Let us know what works for you!</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:08:39#7 Microdose on Intense Emotions: How Regulating Your Emotions Can Help Improve Your Interpersonal Skillsfull<![CDATA[#54 Microdose Episode: What’s the Deal with Gratitude?]]>With Thanksgiving around the corner, most of us are gearing up for our annual “attitude of gratitude.” And while many of us appreciate and experience this seasonal thankfulness, we often forget the *daily* power of gratitude and how it can help shift our moods. In this microdose episode, we discuss the science behind gratitude, share simple ways to incorporate daily gratitude practices to keep your mood afloat, and talk about how to use this practice when the going gets tough. 


Resources: 
https://www.calm.com/blog/gratitude-exercises

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-16155627Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT<p>With Thanksgiving around the corner, most of us are gearing up for our annual “attitude of gratitude.” And while many of us appreciate and experience this seasonal thankfulness, we often forget the *daily* power of gratitude and how it can help shift our moods. In this microdose episode, we discuss the science behind gratitude, share simple ways to incorporate daily gratitude practices to keep your mood afloat, and talk about how to use this practice when the going gets tough. </p><p><br />Resources: <br />https://www.calm.com/blog/gratitude-exercises</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:15:49#54 Microdose Episode: What’s the Deal with Gratitude?full<![CDATA[#46 Beating Imposterism with Dr. Jill Stoddard]]>“I don’t belong here.”
“Everyone else knows what to do.”
“When will people figure out I’m an imposter?”

This is the third episode in our shame series, and it helps answer one of the questions we get asked most.

“Am I the only one who feels like an imposter at college?”

Well, we brought out a real heavy hitter when we interviewed Dr. Jill Stoddard, veteran psychologist, podcaster and author of Imposter No More. I mean, did we nail it or what? Tune in if you:

  • Have ever wondered “Do I belong here?”
  • Work hard to make sure people don’t find out you’re an “imposter” on campus
  • Want to know what kind of imposter you are (pssst, Sarah is a Super-Human Imposter)
  • Are interested in hearing ways to beat this mindset and live a “full-sized” life

Make sure to take Jill's quiz to get started on your "beat imposterism" journey!

RESOURCES:
Quiz: What kind of imposter are you?
https://jillstoddard.mykajabi.com/opt-in-feee68ba-7225-4e3c-9139-2dbfc8a057a7

For more about Dr. Stoddard and her book Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career:
https://jillstoddard.com/jillsbooks


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-14950647Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p>“I don’t belong here.”<br />“Everyone else knows what to do.”<br />“When will people figure out I’m an imposter?”</p><p>This is the third episode in our <em>shame</em> series, and it helps answer one of the questions we get asked most. <br /><br /><em>“Am I the only one who feels like an imposter at college?”</em><br /><br />Well, we brought out a real heavy hitter when we interviewed Dr. Jill Stoddard, veteran psychologist, podcaster and author of <b><em>Imposter No More</em></b>. I mean, did we nail it or what? Tune in if you:</p><ul><li>Have ever wondered “Do I belong here?”</li><li>Work hard to make sure people don’t find out you’re an “imposter” on campus</li><li>Want to know what kind of imposter you are (pssst, Sarah is a Super-Human Imposter)</li><li>Are interested in hearing ways to beat this mindset and live a “full-sized” life</li></ul><p>Make sure to take Jill's quiz to get started on your "beat imposterism" journey!</p><p>RESOURCES:<br /><b>Quiz: What kind of imposter are you?</b><br />https://jillstoddard.mykajabi.com/opt-in-feee68ba-7225-4e3c-9139-2dbfc8a057a7</p><p><b>For more about Dr. Stoddard and her book </b><b><em>Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career</em></b><b>:</b><br />https://jillstoddard.com/jillsbooks</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:25:35#46 Beating Imposterism with Dr. Jill Stoddardfull<![CDATA[#49 Microdose Episode: How to Practice P.O.I.S.E. When Things Get Tough in College]]>By now most of your finals are over, and hopefully you are making plans for a fun summer.  We wanted to end this season with a microdose episode that will get you through any tough moments you may have over the summer and to keep in your mind when you get back on campus in the fall.  Whether you are going through a break-up, disappointed with your semester grades or confused about your future career, using effective coping skills will help you weather any emotional storm. You might not be in control of the tough times, but you have a choice in how they impact the way you feel. In this microdose episode we introduce the P.O.I.S.E. skill to your toolkit for when things get challenging: 

  • Pause
  • Observe your thoughts, feelings, and action urges
  • Inhale and exhale
  • Stretch out your options
  • Effective action replaces emotional reaction 

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-15115883Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT<p>By now most of your finals are over, and hopefully you are making plans for a fun summer.  We wanted to end this season with a microdose episode that will get you through any tough moments you may have over the summer and to keep in your mind when you get back on campus in the fall.  Whether you are going through a break-up, disappointed with your semester grades or confused about your future career, using effective coping skills will help you weather any emotional storm. You might not be in control of the tough times, but you have a choice in how they impact the way you feel. In this microdose episode we introduce the P.O.I.S.E. skill to your toolkit for when things get challenging: </p><ul><li>Pause</li><li>Observe your thoughts, feelings, and action urges</li><li>Inhale and exhale</li><li>Stretch out your options</li><li>Effective action replaces emotional reaction </li></ul><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:06:24#49 Microdose Episode: How to Practice P.O.I.S.E. When Things Get Tough in Collegefull<![CDATA[#77 Is Your Brain On Shuffle: Surviving ADHD in College]]>In this episode, Rae Jacobson, an expert on ADHD, shares her personal journey with ADHD and learning disabilities. She discusses the challenges she faced in college, the importance of finding the right educational environment, and the value of self-awareness and support systems for students with learning differences.


Keywords:

ADHD, learning disabilities, college, self-awareness, support systems


Takeaways:

  • ADHD diagnosis can be life-changing.
  • Finding the right college fit is crucial.
  • Support systems are essential for success.
  • Self-awareness helps in managing ADHD.
  • Executive functioning skills are vital.
  • College isn't a cure-all for learning issues.
  • Peer support can be incredibly beneficial.
  • Professors can be valuable resources.
  • Mental health services are important.
  • ADHD affects more than just academics.


Rae Jacobson, MS, is the lead of insight at Understood and host of the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. She is a writer, ADHD expert, and former senior editor at the Child Mind Institute. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, the Daily Beast, Rolling Stone, Parenting, American Girl, and more.

To hear more from Rae, make sure to check out her podcast Hyperfocused, brought to you by Understood.org. Both are amazing resources for college students with learning differences. 

Link: 

https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/hyperfocus/welcome-to-hyperfocus-with-rae-jacobson 


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18245657Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Rae Jacobson, an expert on ADHD, shares her personal journey with ADHD and learning disabilities. She discusses the challenges she faced in college, the importance of finding the right educational environment, and the value of self-awareness and support systems for students with learning differences.</p><p><br /></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>ADHD, learning disabilities, college, self-awareness, support systems</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways:</p><ul><li>ADHD diagnosis can be life-changing.</li><li>Finding the right college fit is crucial.</li><li>Support systems are essential for success.</li><li>Self-awareness helps in managing ADHD.</li><li>Executive functioning skills are vital.</li><li>College isn't a cure-all for learning issues.</li><li>Peer support can be incredibly beneficial.</li><li>Professors can be valuable resources.</li><li>Mental health services are important.</li><li>ADHD affects more than just academics.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Rae Jacobson, MS, is the lead of insight at Understood and host of the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. She is a writer, ADHD expert, and former senior editor at the Child Mind Institute. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, the Daily Beast, Rolling Stone, Parenting, American Girl, and more.</p><p>To hear more from Rae, make sure to check out her podcast Hyperfocused, brought to you by <a href="http://understood.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Understood.org</a>. Both are amazing resources for college students with learning differences. </p><p>Link: </p><p><a href="https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/hyperfocus/welcome-to-hyperfocus-with-rae-jacobson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/hyperfocus/welcome-to-hyperfocus-with-rae-jacobson</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:29:02#77 Is Your Brain On Shuffle: Surviving ADHD in Collegefull<![CDATA[#78 Therapists Confess: What We Were Really Like in College]]>What were therapists really like in college?

In this candid episode of College Is Fine, Everything’s Fine, we sit down with therapists for an unfiltered conversation about their actual college experiences—no polished bios, no clinical jargon, and absolutely no acronyms.

From awkward roommate situations to academic struggles, bad decisions, and lessons learned the hard way, our guests share the truths they wish someone had told them as students. This episode is equal parts validating, surprising, and reassuring—especially if you’ve ever thought, “Everyone else has this figured out except me.”

Whether you’re stressed about grades, doubting your major, or feeling behind, this episode is your reminder that becoming a therapist (or a functional adult) was never a straight line.

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18246886Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT<p>What were therapists <em>really</em> like in college?</p><p>In this candid episode of <b>College Is Fine, Everything’s Fine</b>, we sit down with therapists for an unfiltered conversation about their actual college experiences—no polished bios, no clinical jargon, and absolutely no acronyms.</p><p>From awkward roommate situations to academic struggles, bad decisions, and lessons learned the hard way, our guests share the truths they wish someone had told them as students. This episode is equal parts validating, surprising, and reassuring—especially if you’ve ever thought, <em>“Everyone else has this figured out except me.”</em></p><p>Whether you’re stressed about grades, doubting your major, or feeling behind, this episode is your reminder that becoming a therapist (or a functional adult) was never a straight line.</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:12:28#78 Therapists Confess: What We Were Really Like in Collegefull<![CDATA[#62 From Panicking to Planning: Problem Solving with Dr. Lindsay Tulchin]]>Up until college, a lot of our problems are solved for us.  Whether its the high school teacher who notices you are falling behind pulling you aside after class to offer help, or your parents cleaning your room for you when you're feeling overwhelmed. College is the first time our independent problem solving skills are put to the test.  Unfortunately, many students skip the problem-solving part and go straight to panic mode. If you are feeling overwhelmed and having a hard time approaching problems on campus, this microdose episode is your guide to trying to get your college life together.  In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Tulchin, a Cognitive Behavioral therapist in NYC, who lays out the steps to tackle a problem effectively.  Dr. Tulchin walks us through a 5-step guide to problem solving.  

DEFINE THE PROBLEM

  • Get specific and focus on one problem at a time

GENERATE SOLUTIONS

  • List all solutions you can think of without judgment
  • Start with "bad" solutions
  • Include solutions you've already tried

ASSESS PROS & CONS

  • Short or long term?
  • Is this realistic? What are potential obstacles?
  • How difficult will it be to implement?
  • How likely is it to work?
  • How might it affect others?

PICK & PLAN 

  • When? At a specific time or in response to something?
  • How do you need to prepare? 
  • How will you remember?

EVALUATE

  • Did it work?
  • If not, why not and how can you tweak it?
  • Or try another option

Dr. Tulchin's Private Practice:

https://www.lindsaytulchin.com/

Dr. Tulchin's Group Private Practice:

https://www.nycognitive.com/about-lindsay-tulchin

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-16986501Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Up until college, a lot of our problems are solved for us.  Whether its the high school teacher who notices you are falling behind pulling you aside after class to offer help, or your parents cleaning your room for you when you're feeling overwhelmed. College is the first time our independent problem solving skills are put to the test.  Unfortunately, many students skip the problem-solving part and go straight to panic mode. If you are feeling overwhelmed and having a hard time approaching problems on campus, this microdose episode is your guide to trying to get your college life together.  In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Tulchin, a Cognitive Behavioral therapist in NYC, who lays out the steps to tackle a problem effectively.  Dr. Tulchin walks us through a 5-step guide to problem solving.  </p><p>DEFINE THE PROBLEM</p><ul><li>Get specific and focus on one problem at a time</li></ul><p>GENERATE SOLUTIONS</p><ul><li>List all solutions you can think of without judgment</li><li>Start with "bad" solutions</li><li>Include solutions you've already tried</li></ul><p>ASSESS PROS &amp; CONS</p><ul><li>Short or long term?</li><li>Is this realistic? What are potential obstacles?</li><li>How difficult will it be to implement?</li><li>How likely is it to work?</li><li>How might it affect others?</li></ul><p>PICK &amp; PLAN </p><ul><li>When? At a specific time or in response to something?</li><li>How do you need to prepare? </li><li>How will you remember?</li></ul><p>EVALUATE</p><ul><li>Did it work?</li><li>If not, why not and how can you tweak it?</li><li>Or try another option</li></ul><p>Dr. Tulchin's Private Practice:</p><p>https://www.lindsaytulchin.com/</p><p>Dr. Tulchin's Group Private Practice:</p><p>https://www.nycognitive.com/about-lindsay-tulchin</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:25:54#62 From Panicking to Planning: Problem Solving with Dr. Lindsay Tulchinfull<![CDATA[#8 Microdose on Building Your Social Muscle: How Practicing Social Skills Can Help You Tackle New and Challenging Relationships on Campus]]>College is a petri dish of new situations and new relationships. Maybe you’re meeting your new teammates, hesitating to introduce yourself to students in your dorm, or avoiding talking to that professor who has a reputation for snark. And since it’s all so new, you likely haven’t had many chances to practice the social skills that are important in these situations. 

Social skills are like muscles. They feel sore when you’re straining them for the first time, and they’ll atrophy if you don’t use them enough. (Ahem, Covid)

Just because you don’t have the skill *yet* doesn’t mean anything except you need to build up your muscle. If you’ve never run a day in your life, and then decided to train for a marathon, would you put your running shoes on and gun out the 26.2 miles? I’m guessing not. And you wouldn’t feel bad about it either. So be equally as patient with yourself while you train up to handle some new situations. 

In this episode, Sarah guides you through practical methods for building up social skills mastery. She discusses the behavioral science behind shaping, where you start with a small social task and build up to something more difficult. She also describes a scientifically proven method for engaging in effective small talk. Last but not least, she talks about how it is ok to be the observer before you leap in. A lot of social skills are learned by watching before doing. 

The good news is that research shows people are willing to meet others. In a University of Chicago study, 53% of students guessed they would be rejected when making small talk with a stranger. Want to guess how many were actually rejected? Zero percent. So what do you have to lose? Tune in and try some of these tips out!

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


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]]>Buzzsprout-11587990Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:00:00 GMT<p>College is a petri dish of new situations and new relationships. Maybe you’re meeting your new teammates, hesitating to introduce yourself to students in your dorm, or avoiding talking to that professor who has a reputation for snark. And since it’s all so new, you likely haven’t had many chances to practice the social skills that are important in these situations. </p><p>Social skills are like muscles. They feel sore when you’re straining them for the first time, and they’ll atrophy if you don’t use them enough. (Ahem, Covid)</p><p>Just because you don’t have the skill *yet* doesn’t mean anything except you need to build up your muscle. If you’ve never run a day in your life, and then decided to train for a marathon, would you put your running shoes on and gun out the 26.2 miles? I’m guessing not. And you wouldn’t feel bad about it either. So be equally as patient with yourself while you train up to handle some new situations. </p><p>In this episode, Sarah guides you through practical methods for building up social skills mastery. She discusses the behavioral science behind shaping, where you start with a small social task and build up to something more difficult. She also describes a scientifically proven method for engaging in effective small talk. Last but not least, she talks about how it is ok to be the observer before you leap in. A lot of social skills are learned by watching before doing. </p><p>The good news is that research shows people are willing to meet others. In a University of Chicago study, 53% of students guessed they would be rejected when making small talk with a stranger. Want to guess how many were actually rejected? Zero percent. So what do you have to lose? Tune in and try some of these tips out!</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast</p><p>Voice memo: (929) 500-2231 </p><p>Email: imfinecollegepodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:11:47#8 Microdose on Building Your Social Muscle: How Practicing Social Skills Can Help You Tackle New and Challenging Relationships on Campusfull<![CDATA[#35 Back to Life, Back to Reality]]>We’re back for our “second semester” of this podcast! Lots of transition on our end. Sarah moved to a new town and Liz is mourning the loss of her fun-girl summer. And we know that getting back into the habit of “college” is a transition, too. Even if you were counting down the days to get back on campus, switching from home to school can be stressful. We wanted to share our top 3 tips (and a bonus tip) for getting back into the swing of things:

In this episode you’ll hear ways to: 

  1. Check your balance - Too much time with friends? Not enough? Hear ways to get back on track.
  2. Get ahead while you can - Don’t do what Sarah did. Procrastination is a fun-killer. Now’s the time to set yourself up for a successful semester.
  3. Give yourself a social gut check - Each year of college has a different “vibe” with friends. We talk about ways to check in on how your friendships are impacting you, and what you can do to make a shift if you need one.

And since we just can’t help ourselves, we wanted to share our P.O.I.S.E. skill. While it’s not specific to transitions, it’s just too helpful not to share right away. 

We noticed that this episode references a lot of earlier shows that might be helpful, particularly if we skimmed over something that you wanted to know more about. Here are episodes that go into more detail about the skills we cover:

Episode 1: Beginner’s Mind

Episodes 2-3: Finding Balance in the Extremes

Episodes 4-6: Navigating Social Relationships/Social Anxiety (particularly helpful for freshman)

Episodes 22-23: Managing Sleep in College

And if you just *need* to hear the song Sarah sang on the episode, here you go:

https://open.spotify.com/track/7ELuWpsuVCRBnOR9ZAZKDp?si=70185901dcd9462e


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-13640610Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT<p><b>We’re back for our “second semester” of this podcast! Lots of transition on our end. Sarah moved to a new town and Liz is mourning the loss of her fun-girl summer. And we know that getting back into the habit of “college” is a transition, too. Even if you were counting down the days to get back on campus, switching from home to school can be stressful. We wanted to share our top 3 tips (and a bonus tip) for getting back into the swing of things:</b></p><p><b>In this episode you’ll hear ways to: </b></p><ol><li><b>Check your balance - Too much time with friends? Not enough? Hear ways to get back on track.</b></li><li><b>Get ahead while you can - Don’t do what Sarah did. Procrastination is a fun-killer. Now’s the time to set yourself up for a successful semester.</b></li><li><b>Give yourself a social gut check - Each year of college has a different “vibe” with friends. We talk about ways to check in on how your friendships are impacting you, and what you can do to make a shift if you need one.</b></li></ol><p><b>And since we just can’t help ourselves, we wanted to share our P.O.I.S.E. skill. While it’s not specific to transitions, it’s just too helpful not to share right away. </b></p><p><b>We noticed that this episode references a lot of earlier shows that might be helpful, particularly if we skimmed over something that you wanted to know more about. Here are episodes that go into more detail about the skills we cover:</b></p><p><b>Episode 1: Beginner’s Mind</b></p><p><b>Episodes 2-3: Finding Balance in the Extremes</b></p><p><b>Episodes 4-6: Navigating Social Relationships/Social Anxiety (particularly helpful for freshman)</b></p><p><b>Episodes 22-23: Managing Sleep in College</b></p><p><b>And if you just *need* to hear the song Sarah sang on the episode, here you go:</b></p><p><b>https://open.spotify.com/track/7ELuWpsuVCRBnOR9ZAZKDp?si=70185901dcd9462e</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:36:59#35 Back to Life, Back to Realityfull<![CDATA[#21 Microdose on Opposite Action: Learn How to Turn Down Emotions]]>Raise your hand if you’ve had a shaken up soda bottle explode on you. No fun, right? When under stress our mind is like that bottle of soda, building pressure until we’re on the verge of exploding. With the emotional challenges and academic pressures college can bring, many students choose to ignore or distract from heavy feelings. (Hey, been there, done that.) Pressure builds then bam, you explode. 

In this micro-episode, we discuss the Dialectical Behavior Therapy skill called opposite action. This is the skill for you if:

*your emotions don’t fit the facts of the situation, 

*your emotions are too intense for the situation, or 

*your emotions and their intensity make complete sense, but acting on them isn’t effective for you.

In a nutshell, opposite action is using a behavior opposite to your natural emotional urge to turn down the volume on your emotion so you can feel steadier. This skill requires effort, but it’s also incredibly effective (evident by Liz no longer being afraid of snakes…you’ll have to listen to find out how). 

Resources:

Rutgers University YouTube Channel on DBT Skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDWn-cqKKrg

Practical Examples of Opposite Action:

https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy/10-practical-examples-of-opposite-action-part-one

https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy/10-practical-examples-of-opposite-action-part-two

 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-12123610Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT<p>Raise your hand if you’ve had a shaken up soda bottle explode on you. No fun, right? When under stress our mind is like that bottle of soda, building pressure until we’re on the verge of exploding. With the emotional challenges and academic pressures college can bring, many students choose to ignore or distract from heavy feelings. (Hey, been there, done that.) Pressure builds then bam, you explode. <br /><br /></p><p>In this micro-episode, we discuss the Dialectical Behavior Therapy skill called opposite action. This is the skill for you if:<br /><br /></p><p>*your emotions don’t fit the facts of the situation, <br /><br /></p><p>*your emotions are too intense for the situation, or <br /><br /></p><p>*your emotions and their intensity make complete sense, but acting on them isn’t effective for you.<br /><br /></p><p>In a nutshell, opposite action is using a behavior opposite to your natural emotional urge to turn down the volume on your emotion so you can feel steadier. This skill requires effort, but it’s also incredibly effective (evident by Liz no longer being afraid of snakes…you’ll have to listen to find out how). <br /><br /></p><p>Resources:<br /><br /></p><p>Rutgers University YouTube Channel on DBT Skills<br /><br /></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDWn-cqKKrg<br /><br /></p><p>Practical Examples of Opposite Action:<br /><br /></p><p>https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy/10-practical-examples-of-opposite-action-part-one<br /><br /></p><p>https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy/10-practical-examples-of-opposite-action-part-two<br /><br /></p><p> <br /><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:17:35#21 Microdose on Opposite Action: Learn How to Turn Down Emotionsfull<![CDATA[#34 The Cost of Hustle Culture and Its Unrealistic Expectations of Resiliency: A Conversation with Emi Nietfeld]]>The expectations of college students have never been greater.  It’s a perfect storm of pressures that can set college students on a fixed path towards dissatisfaction and burnout.  College students are often shaped into deprioritizing their own needs by overworking and focusing on achieving successful outcomes.  In this week’s episode we speak with Emi Nietfeld, mental health advocate, journalist and author of the book Acceptance, a memoir. 

Tune in to hear Emi discuss:

  • The college application process 
  • The cost of overemphasizing resiliency 
  • How to balance personal privacy and mental health activism 
  • Hustle culture and post-achievement depression

Resources:

Emi’s memoir:

https://www.amazon.com/Acceptance-Memoir-Emi-Nietfeld-ebook/dp/B09KXS5KKL

NY Times Article on student disclosure of mental health difficulties 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/opinion/college-applications-mental-health.html

Atlantic Article on Self-Reliance

https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/03/alissa-quart-bootstrapped-book-review/673354/



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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-12963940Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>The expectations of college students have never been greater.  It’s a perfect storm of pressures that can set college students on a fixed path towards dissatisfaction and burnout.  College students are often shaped into deprioritizing their own needs by overworking and focusing on achieving successful outcomes.  In this week’s episode we speak with Emi Nietfeld, mental health advocate, journalist and author of the book Acceptance, a memoir. </b></p><p><b>Tune in to hear Emi discuss:</b></p><ul><li><b>The college application process </b></li><li><b>The cost of overemphasizing resiliency </b></li><li><b>How to balance personal privacy and mental health activism </b></li><li><b>Hustle culture and post-achievement depression</b></li></ul><p><b>Resources:</b></p><p><b>Emi’s memoir:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Acceptance-Memoir-Emi-Nietfeld-ebook/dp/B09KXS5KKL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.amazon.com/Acceptance-Memoir-Emi-Nietfeld-ebook/dp/B09KXS5KKL</b></a></p><p><b>NY Times Article on student disclosure of mental health difficulties </b></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/opinion/college-applications-mental-health.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/opinion/college-applications-mental-health.html</b></a></p><p><b>Atlantic Article on Self-Reliance</b></p><p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/03/alissa-quart-bootstrapped-book-review/673354/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/03/alissa-quart-bootstrapped-book-review/673354/</b></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:28:12#34 The Cost of Hustle Culture and Its Unrealistic Expectations of Resiliency: A Conversation with Emi Nietfeldfull<![CDATA[#60 Microdose on DBT's F.A.S.T. Skill: Keeping Your Self-Respect in Relationships]]>In today’s episode, we’re following up on our previous microdose episode on the G.I.V.E. skill and diving into its counterpart, the F.A.S.T. skill. The F.A.S.T. skill is designed to help you build strong relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries. It's a balancing act: You don’t want to burn yourself out by giving too much to others without considering your own needs. 

Here are the key letters of F.A.S.T.:

  • F = Fairness: Be fair to yourself and others. Your perspective matters just as much as theirs. Make sure both parties are listening and valuing each other's needs.
  • A = No Apologies: Avoid over-apologizing or under-apologizing. Respect yourself enough to not apologize for setting boundaries or asking for what you need. 
  • S = Stick to Your Values: Whether it’s kindness, achievement, or another core value, stick to your guns and ensure your values guide your actions, even when faced with anxiety or pressure.
  • T = Truthful: Be truthful without exaggerating or making up excuses. A gentle "no" is much more authentic than a white lie. Setting boundaries truthfully helps preserve your self-respect.

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-16808611Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In today’s episode, we’re following up on our previous microdose episode on the G.I.V.E. skill and diving into its counterpart, the F.A.S.T. skill. The F.A.S.T. skill is designed to help you build strong relationships <em>while</em> maintaining healthy boundaries. It's a balancing act: You don’t want to burn yourself out by giving too much to others without considering your own needs. </p><p>Here are the key letters of F.A.S.T.:</p><ul><li><b>F = Fairness</b>: Be fair to yourself and others. Your perspective matters just as much as theirs. Make sure both parties are listening and valuing each other's needs.</li><li><b>A = No Apologies</b>: Avoid over-apologizing or under-apologizing. Respect yourself enough to not apologize for setting boundaries or asking for what you need. </li><li><b>S = Stick to Your Values</b>: Whether it’s kindness, achievement, or another core value, stick to your guns and ensure your values guide your actions, even when faced with anxiety or pressure.</li><li><b>T = Truthful</b>: Be truthful without exaggerating or making up excuses. A gentle "no" is much more authentic than a white lie. Setting boundaries truthfully helps preserve your self-respect.</li></ul><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:10:10#60 Microdose on DBT's F.A.S.T. Skill: Keeping Your Self-Respect in Relationshipsfull<![CDATA[#83 When Meditation Gets Uncomfortable: What a Week of Meditation Taught Me with Ginger Koehler]]>Meditation is supposed to calm you down… right?

In this episode, Sarah and Liz talk with journalist Ginger Koehler about what happened when she tried meditating every morning for a week for an article for Her Campus—and instead of feeling peaceful, she ended up having a full-on emotional crash out.

Ginger shares how sitting alone with her thoughts during a major post-grad life transition brought up feelings she didn’t expect. What started as a simple wellness experiment turned into a deeper realization about loneliness, life after college, and the pressure to “have it all figured out.”

Together, they unpack some of the biggest myths about meditation and mindfulness, including the idea that meditation automatically makes you relaxed. Instead, it can sometimes make your thoughts louder before things get clearer.

The conversation explores how meditation isn’t one-size-fits-all—and how practices like gratitude, stretching, walking, or quiet moments without technology can still bring mindfulness into everyday life.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why meditation doesn’t always feel calming (especially at first)
  • The difference between mindfulness and meditation
  • What happens when you finally slow down and hear your thoughts
  • Post-grad loneliness and identity shifts after college
  • Why meditation is a skill—not something you're automatically “good at”
  • Finding a mindfulness practice that actually fits your personality

Mindfulness Apps- 

https://www.headspace.com/studentplan

https://www.calm.com/app/class/calm-for-students


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]]>Buzzsprout-18801599Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Meditation is supposed to calm you down… right?</p><p>In this episode, Sarah and Liz talk with journalist Ginger Koehler about what happened when she tried meditating every morning for a week for an article for Her Campus—and instead of feeling peaceful, she ended up having a full-on emotional crash out.</p><p>Ginger shares how sitting alone with her thoughts during a major post-grad life transition brought up feelings she didn’t expect. What started as a simple wellness experiment turned into a deeper realization about loneliness, life after college, and the pressure to “have it all figured out.”</p><p>Together, they unpack some of the biggest myths about meditation and mindfulness, including the idea that meditation automatically makes you relaxed. Instead, it can sometimes make your thoughts louder before things get clearer.</p><p>The conversation explores how meditation isn’t one-size-fits-all—and how practices like gratitude, stretching, walking, or quiet moments without technology can still bring mindfulness into everyday life.</p><p><b>In this episode, we discuss:</b></p><ul><li>Why meditation doesn’t always feel calming (especially at first)</li><li>The difference between mindfulness and meditation</li><li>What happens when you finally slow down and hear your thoughts</li><li>Post-grad loneliness and identity shifts after college</li><li>Why meditation is a skill—not something you're automatically “good at”</li><li>Finding a mindfulness practice that actually fits your personality</li></ul><p>Mindfulness Apps- </p><p>https://www.headspace.com/studentplan</p><p>https://www.calm.com/app/class/calm-for-students</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:32:38#83 When Meditation Gets Uncomfortable: What a Week of Meditation Taught Me with Ginger Koehlerfull<![CDATA[#10 Take It or Leave It: 2 Members of College Band Seeing Double Share Challenges and Successes of Balancing Friendship, Sudden TikTok Fame and, Oh Yeah, Having to Pass All Their Classes]]>We are thrilled to share a special interview with you this week. Mike (guitarist) and Ali (singer), two members of the talented band Seeing Double, share how they find balance in their multilayered life: student, musician, bandmate, friend. And with their song “Leah” going viral on TikTok, the title of one of their *other* songs “Take It Or Leave It” takes on new meaning. Hear how the band handles a fork in the road: taking fame and burnout or leaving that for friendship and well-being. 

Mike and Ali open up about how being vulnerable with bandmates and setting some boundaries allowed them to solidify their friendship as well as their goals as a group. Sometimes slowing down is the best way to speed up. 

In this episode you’ll hear about the following skills:

  • Noticing dialectics (opposing truths) in a non-judgmental way
  • Setting appropriate boundaries
  • Letting values, not emotions, guide your decisions
  • The power of being vulnerable
  • Being aware of some anxiety idiosyncracies
  • How to manage burnout and overwhelm

And we leave you with a parting gift! Hear the full track of “Take It Or Leave It” at the end of our episode. 

To learn more about Seeing Double and hear their other singles (highly encouraged), check them out at:
https://seeingdoublebandny.wixsite.com/seeing-double-band
Insta: @seeingdoublebandny


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11609591Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT<p>We are thrilled to share a special interview with you this week. Mike (guitarist) and Ali (singer), two members of the talented band Seeing Double, share how they find balance in their multilayered life: student, musician, bandmate, friend. And with their song “Leah” going viral on TikTok, the title of one of their *<em>other* </em>songs “Take It Or Leave It” takes on new meaning. Hear how the band handles a fork in the road: taking fame and burnout or leaving that for friendship and well-being. </p><p>Mike and Ali open up about how being vulnerable with bandmates and setting some boundaries allowed them to solidify their friendship as well as their goals as a group. Sometimes slowing down is the best way to speed up. </p><p>In this episode you’ll hear about the following skills:</p><ul><li>Noticing dialectics (opposing truths) in a non-judgmental way</li><li>Setting appropriate boundaries</li><li>Letting values, not emotions, guide your decisions</li><li>The power of being vulnerable</li><li>Being aware of some anxiety idiosyncracies</li><li>How to manage burnout and overwhelm</li></ul><p>And we leave you with a parting gift! Hear the full track of “Take It Or Leave It” at the end of our episode. </p><p>To learn more about Seeing Double and hear their other singles (highly encouraged), check them out at:<br /><a href="https://seeingdoublebandny.wixsite.com/seeing-double-band" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://seeingdoublebandny.wixsite.com/seeing-double-band</a><br />Insta: @seeingdoublebandny</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:42:53#10 Take It or Leave It: 2 Members of College Band Seeing Double Share Challenges and Successes of Balancing Friendship, Sudden TikTok Fame and, Oh Yeah, Having to Pass All Their Classesfull<![CDATA[#69 Building College Connections That Last: Using the R.E.A.C.H. Approach to Strengthen Your Support System]]>The people you build connections with in college can be the difference between just surviving college and truly thriving. The episode delves into the importance of having a balanced friendship matrix, recognizing different roles friends can play, and the necessity of seeking out both emotional and practical support. Additionally, we discuss the often-overlooked value of building relationships with professors and mentors. Listeners will gain tips on attending office hours and the benefits of professional relationships in their academic journey. The episode wraps up with actionable advice on managing social and academic pressures effectively.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to evaluate your friend groups using the “Friendship Matrix”
  • The importance of editing and curating your social circle for happiness
  • Why building relationships with professors and mentors is crucial
  • Tips for navigating office hours, academic help, and professional connections
  • Real stories from college students to illustrate what works and what doesn’t

For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: 

https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


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]]>Buzzsprout-17748875Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p><b>The people you build connections with in college can be the difference between just surviving college and truly thriving. The episode delves into the importance of having a balanced friendship matrix, recognizing different roles friends can play, and the necessity of seeking out both emotional and practical support. Additionally, we discuss the often-overlooked value of building relationships with professors and mentors. Listeners will gain tips on attending office hours and the benefits of professional relationships in their academic journey. The episode wraps up with actionable advice on managing social and academic pressures effectively.</b></p><p><b>What You’ll Learn:</b></p><ul><li><b>How to evaluate your friend groups using the “Friendship Matrix”</b></li><li><b>The importance of editing and curating your social circle for happiness</b></li><li><b>Why building relationships with professors and mentors is crucial</b></li><li><b>Tips for navigating office hours, academic help, and professional connections</b></li><li><b>Real stories from college students to illustrate what works and what doesn’t</b></li></ul><p><b>For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: </b></p><p><b>https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets</b></p><p><b>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you.</b></p><p><b>Insta: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:09:23#69 Building College Connections That Last: Using the R.E.A.C.H. Approach to Strengthen Your Support Systemfull<![CDATA[#31 When You Mix College With ADHD]]>ADHD might have more myths surrounding it than any other diagnosis. What words do you think of when you hear those four letters? The answer probably depends on the messages you got from your friends, family and community. And it might depend on whether you know you have it or simply think you might. Either way, college has a way of having us rethink what we learned at home. And hopefully we can help you think a bit more openly about what ADHD really is and how it might look on campus. 

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Yamalis Dias, a clinical psychologist and college professor at NYU. As one of the top minds in ADHD, she most recently appeared on the CBS Morning Show to launch the award-winning documentary about ADHD, The Disruptors, in which she was featured as an expert. Listen in as she:
-debunks the most common ADHD myths
-highlights how ADHD can be helpful in many, many ways
-gives some great metaphors for how ADHD works
-talks about what ADHD is driven by, and
-offers tips on how to manage it once you know it’s there. 

Resources: 

To find out more about ADHD, visit Chadd.com or watch The Disruptors documentary:
https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/
https://DisruptorsFilm.com

To hear more from Dr. Diaz, find her on Doctor Radio or check out her Linked In page for media appearances and interviews:
https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/doctor-radio https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamalis-diaz-ph-d-0a2a738b/ 



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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-12809847Mon, 08 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT<p>ADHD might have more myths surrounding it than any other diagnosis. What words do you think of when you hear those four letters? The answer probably depends on the messages you got from your friends, family and community. And it might depend on whether you know you have it or simply think you might. Either way, college has a way of having us rethink what we learned at home. And hopefully we can help you think a bit more openly about what ADHD really is and how it might look on campus. </p><p>In this episode, we talk to Dr. Yamalis Dias, a clinical psychologist and college professor at NYU. As one of the top minds in ADHD, she most recently appeared on the CBS Morning Show to launch the award-winning documentary about ADHD, <em>The Disruptors</em>, in which she was featured as an expert. Listen in as she:<br />-debunks the most common ADHD myths<br />-highlights how ADHD can be helpful in many, many ways<br />-gives some great metaphors for how ADHD works<br />-talks about what ADHD is driven by, and<br />-offers tips on how to manage it once you know it’s there. </p><p>Resources: </p><p>To find out more about ADHD, visit Chadd.com or watch <em>The Disruptors</em> documentary:<br /><a href="https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/</a> <br /><a href="https://disruptorsfilm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://DisruptorsFilm.com</a></p><p>To hear more from Dr. Diaz, find her on Doctor Radio or check out her Linked In page for media appearances and interviews: <br /><a href="https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/doctor-radio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/doctor-radio</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamalis-diaz-ph-d-0a2a738b/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamalis-diaz-ph-d-0a2a738b/</a> </p><p><br /><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:35:44#31 When You Mix College With ADHDfull<![CDATA[Welcome to the "College Is Fine, Everything's Fine" Podcast]]>College can be...Really social, and pretty lonely.
A time of amazing freedom, and a total pressure cooker.
The best years of your life, except when it's not.

We're Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler, two clinical psychologists who've helped students navigate the highs and lows of college for over a decade. In this podcast, we listen to your stories and use them as our guide. Hear us give actionable advice to students just like you who are trying to balance work and fun, manage the pressures of school, and feel at home in the dorm. 

This podcast is a reminder that you're not alone. We all need a bit of help tuning out the noise, finding humor in the struggle, and doing the hard work of living the best years of your life.

Follow us for episode announcements: 
@collegeisfinepodcast on TikTok and Instagram

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11042387Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT<p>College can be...Really social, and pretty lonely.<br />A time of amazing freedom, and a total pressure cooker.<br />The best years of your life, except when it's not.<br /><br />We're Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler, two clinical psychologists who've helped students navigate the highs and lows of college for over a decade. In this podcast, we listen to your stories and use them as our guide. Hear us give actionable advice to students just like you who are trying to balance work and fun, manage the pressures of school, and feel at home in the dorm. <br /><br />This podcast is a reminder that you're not alone. We all need a bit of help tuning out the noise, finding humor in the struggle, and doing the hard work of living the best years of your life.<br /><br />Follow us for episode announcements: <br />@collegeisfinepodcast on TikTok and Instagram</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:01:32Welcome to the "College Is Fine, Everything's Fine" Podcasttrailer<![CDATA[#13 The Mind of the College Athlete: Hear What Famed Sports and Performance Psychologist Dr. Jonathan Fader Tells Us About How to Succeed On and Off the Field]]>Are you a college athlete? You need to hear this. Are you a student who’s never touched a ball, like Sarah? You need to hear this, too. 

We know that college-student athletes face intense pressures: performing at the top of their sport, navigating branding opportunities, earning a degree, building friendships, and all while trying to have fun. Oh yeah, and sleep. Non-athletes have a ton to juggle as well. 

What is the secret to students reaching peak performance and still winning in other areas of campus life? This week we meet with Dr. Jonathan Fader, a nationally recognized expert in the field of sports and performance psychology, who unveils some of the tools he coaches athletes on to become more mentally fit. You’ll hear Fader share the key strategies he’s honed, including:

  • why it’s important to know your “why” when performing
  • how to gain perspective so the mental “yips” don’t get you
  • knowing the difference between ego and confidence 
  • why a “full send” mentality beats “just win” every time
  • the importance of anticipating failure and coping ahead for challenges
  • a method for filtering negative results to see them as learning, not failing
  • how to notice your own self-messaging (are you a coach or a critic?)
  • why listening (not “wait-to-talking”) is key in taking care of our college athletes

 Whether you’re trying to perfect your foul shot, wanting to ace your next exam, or branch out to a new peer group, the sports psychology tools you hear in this episode will help you build confidence, take action, and strengthen your mind just as much as your body.

 RESOURCES:

 To learn more about Fader and the work he does, check out his website https://jonathanfader.com/.

 We also highly recommend his book: 

Life as Sport: What Top Athletes Can Teach You About How to Win in Life

https://jonathanfader.com/writing/books/ 

 If you want to know more about sport imagery rehearsal: 

https://appliedsportpsych.org/resources/resources-for-athletes/sport-imagery-training/


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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11793533Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:00:00 GMT<p><b>Are you a college athlete? You need to hear this. Are you a student who’s never touched a ball, like Sarah? You need to hear this, too. </b></p><p><b>We know that college-student athletes face intense pressures: performing at the top of their sport, navigating branding opportunities, earning a degree, building friendships, and all while trying to have fun. Oh yeah, and sleep. Non-athletes have a ton to juggle as well. </b></p><p><b>What is the secret to students reaching peak performance and still winning in other areas of campus life? This week we meet with Dr. Jonathan Fader, a nationally recognized expert in the field of sports and performance psychology, who unveils some of the tools he coaches athletes on to become more mentally fit. You’ll hear Fader share the key strategies he’s honed, including:</b></p><ul><li><b>why it’s important to know your “why” when performing</b></li><li><b>how to gain perspective so the mental “yips” don’t get you</b></li><li><b>knowing the difference between ego and confidence </b></li><li><b>why a “full send” mentality beats “just win” every time</b></li><li><b>the importance of anticipating failure and coping ahead for challenges</b></li><li><b>a method for filtering negative results to see them as learning, not failing</b></li><li><b>how to notice your own self-messaging (are you a coach or a critic?)</b></li><li><b>why listening (not “wait-to-talking”) is key in taking care of our college athletes</b></li></ul><p><b> Whether you’re trying to perfect your foul shot, wanting to ace your next exam, or branch out to a new peer group, the sports psychology tools you hear in this episode will help you build confidence, take action, and strengthen your mind just as much as your body.</b></p><p><b> RESOURCES:</b></p><p><b> To learn more about Fader and the work he does, check out his website </b><a href="https://jonathanfader.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://jonathanfader.com/</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><b> We also highly recommend his book: </b></p><p><b>Life as Sport: What Top Athletes Can Teach You About How to Win in Life</b></p><p><a href="https://jonathanfader.com/writing/books/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://jonathanfader.com/writing/books/</b></a><b> </b></p><p><b> If you want to know more about sport imagery rehearsal: </b></p><p><b>https://appliedsportpsych.org/resources/resources-for-athletes/sport-imagery-training/</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:44:22#13 The Mind of the College Athlete: Hear What Famed Sports and Performance Psychologist Dr. Jonathan Fader Tells Us About How to Succeed On and Off the Fieldfull<![CDATA[#18 How to Bust Through Winter Blues: Tips from a Top CBT Expert]]>Fact: Seasonal changes impact our mood. And unless you happen to enjoy the colder and shorter days, your mood is going to take a hit in the winter.  The good news? We can take action so we don’t slip into a dark place.

In this week’s episode we talk to a renowned Cognitive Behavioral Therapy expert, Dr. Simon Rego. Dr. Rego is the Chief of Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center and the author The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook, which gives you active steps to ward off low mood. And as a native Canadian, and resident in the Northeast, Dr. Rego practices what he preaches. 

Want to learn how to enjoy activities even when it’s dark and frosty? This episode highlights:

  • How to really pay attention to what boosts and lowers your mood,
  • Why it’s important to cope ahead for what’s coming and find ways to work around winter obstacles
  • How our predictions about winter may keep us stuck in unhelpful behaviors
  • Why we shouldn’t fall victim to the myth of motivation
  • How to break activities into small steps to make them seem more doable

Lastly, we talk about how better access to science-backed treatments is one silver lining about the pandemic. Caveat! It’s also led to a rise in misinformation. Dr. Rego talks about why vetting your mental health resources is one of the most important things you can do. 

Giving college students free and easy access to top mental health experts is one of the reasons we started this podcast. Dr. Rego is a warm, thoughtful goldmine of good information and we’re thrilled we get to share his ideas with you. 

 Resources:

Dr. Simon Rego’s book, The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook 

https://www.amazon.com/10-Step-Depression-Relief-Workbook-Behavioral/dp/1939754364

American Psychological Association, Society of Clinical Psychology

https://div12.org/psychological-treatments/

 


Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-12033913Fri, 13 Jan 2023 02:00:00 GMT<p><b>Fact: Seasonal changes impact our mood. And unless you happen to enjoy the colder and shorter days, your mood is going to take a hit in the winter.  The good news? We can take action so we don’t slip into a dark place.</b></p><p><b>In this week’s episode we talk to a renowned Cognitive Behavioral Therapy expert, Dr. Simon Rego. Dr. Rego is the Chief of Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center and the author </b><b><em>The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook</em></b><b>, which gives you active steps to ward off low mood. And as a native Canadian, and resident in the Northeast, Dr. Rego practices what he preaches. </b></p><p><b>Want to learn how to enjoy activities even when it’s dark and frosty? This episode highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>How to </b><b><em>really</em></b><b> pay attention to what boosts and lowers your mood,</b></li><li><b>Why it’s important to cope ahead for what’s coming and find ways to work around winter obstacles</b></li><li><b>How our predictions about winter may keep us stuck in unhelpful behaviors</b></li><li><b>Why we shouldn’t fall victim to the myth of motivation</b></li><li><b>How to break activities into small steps to make them seem more doable</b></li></ul><p><b>Lastly, we talk about how better access to science-backed treatments is one silver lining about the pandemic. Caveat! It’s also led to a rise in misinformation. Dr. Rego talks about why vetting your mental health resources is one of the most important things you can do. </b></p><p><b>Giving college students free and easy access to top mental health experts is one of the reasons we started this podcast. Dr. Rego is a warm, thoughtful goldmine of good information and we’re </b><b><em>thrilled</em></b><b> we get to share his ideas with you. </b></p><p><b> Resources:</b></p><p><b>Dr. Simon Rego’s book, The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook </b></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/10-Step-Depression-Relief-Workbook-Behavioral/dp/1939754364" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.amazon.com/10-Step-Depression-Relief-Workbook-Behavioral/dp/1939754364</b></a></p><p><b>American Psychological Association, Society of Clinical Psychology</b></p><p><b>https://div12.org/psychological-treatments/</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:37:43#18 How to Bust Through Winter Blues: Tips from a Top CBT Expertfull<![CDATA[#16 Follow Your Wise Mind Into the New Year: Learn the DBT Three States of Mind and Use Them to Clarify Your 2023 Goals]]>Follow Your Wise Mind into the New Year: Learn the Three States of Mind and Use Them to Clarify Your 2023 Goals

 We made it! This week is our final episode for 2022. As absolute beginners in this podcast game, the past six months have been filled with dialectics, frustrating and rewarding, absolutely draining and incredibly exciting. As we reflect on this past year, we realize that our venture is not unlike beginning a new chapter at college in the way we bounced between the three states of mind:

  • wanting to give up when we got stuck (emotion mind when we couldn’t figure out new software)
  • diving into problem solving mode (heavy on reasonable mind when spent 5 hours YouTubing “how to sound edit”)
  • returning to that “gut feeling” we had about giving free and accessible coping skills to college students (wise mind)

 Man did we have to practice what we preach, using mindfulness to recognize our “hot” thoughts and our urges to quit or do things the easy way *while also* staying true to our value of helping others. 

 Getting better at accessing our “gut feeling” helped us through some podcasting decisions, too. For instance, let’s go ahead and pay for that sound editor. (Thank you Alex and Tori!)

This time of year is ripe for reflection. Don’t let regrets from this past year or the pressure of New Year’s Resolutions get you off track. Use the skills from this episode as a roadmap. 

 In this episode you’ll learn:

  • a core Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) mindfulness skill of the Three States of Mind (emotion mind, reasonable mind, and wise mind)
  • the pros and cons of each state
  • how to recognize which state you’re in
  • the definition of “towards” and “away” moves
  • how to use wise mind as your anchor when making life choices

 We hope you leave this episode with tools to recognize where your mind is at any given time, and feel more capable of making purposeful, intentional choices. Have a wonderful, wise-minded New Year. See you in 2023!

RESOURCES:

 DBT- Rutgers University- a short video on wise mind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uOGRaTaVv4

 A video describing Choice Point:
https://youtu.be/OV15x8LvwAQ

 Choice Point Worksheet showing away and towards moves
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/Choice_Point.pdf


Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11949535Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT<p>Follow Your Wise Mind into the New Year: Learn the Three States of Mind and Use Them to Clarify Your 2023 Goals</p><p> We made it! This week is our final episode for 2022. As absolute beginners in this podcast game, the past six months have been filled with dialectics, frustrating and rewarding, absolutely draining and incredibly exciting. As we reflect on this past year, we realize that our venture is not unlike beginning a new chapter at college in the way we bounced between the three states of mind:</p><ul><li>wanting to give up when we got stuck (emotion mind when we couldn’t figure out new software)</li><li>diving into problem solving mode (heavy on reasonable mind when spent 5 hours YouTubing “<em>how to sound edit</em>”)</li><li>returning to that “gut feeling” we had about giving free and accessible coping skills to college students (wise mind)</li></ul><p> Man did we have to practice what we preach, using mindfulness to recognize our “hot” thoughts and our urges to quit or do things the easy way *while also* staying true to our value of helping others. </p><p> Getting better at accessing our “gut feeling” helped us through some podcasting decisions, too. For instance, let’s go ahead and pay for that sound editor. (Thank you Alex and Tori!)</p><p>This time of year is ripe for reflection. Don’t let regrets from this past year or the pressure of New Year’s Resolutions get you off track. Use the skills from this episode as a roadmap. </p><p> In this episode you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>a core Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) mindfulness skill of the Three States of Mind (emotion mind, reasonable mind, and wise mind)</li><li>the pros and cons of each state</li><li>how to recognize which state you’re in</li><li>the definition of “towards” and “away” moves</li><li>how to use wise mind as your anchor when making life choices</li></ul><p> We hope you leave this episode with tools to recognize where your mind is at any given time, and feel more capable of making purposeful, intentional choices. Have a wonderful, wise-minded New Year. See you in 2023!</p><p>RESOURCES:</p><p> DBT- Rutgers University- a short video on wise mind <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uOGRaTaVv4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uOGRaTaVv4</a></p><p> A video describing Choice Point:<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/OV15x8LvwAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/OV15x8LvwAQ</a></p><p> Choice Point Worksheet showing away and towards moves<br /><a href="https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/Choice_Point.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/Choice_Point.pdf</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:26:44#16 Follow Your Wise Mind Into the New Year: Learn the DBT Three States of Mind and Use Them to Clarify Your 2023 Goalsfull<![CDATA[#38 NoSo November: Why It May Be Time to Take Some Space from Social Media]]>When was the last time you logged onto Tik Tok, Instagram or Snapchat? We bet many of you reading this were engaged in one of these platforms within the past few minutes. A recent study found that the average college student spends 17 hours/week on social media, with most spending 2-3 hours per day on these platforms. Studies show that staying so highly connected online and being exposed to enormous amounts of content can take a serious toll on your mental health, relationships and your productivity. In this week’s episode we sit down with Maddie Freeman, a junior at UC Boulder, and founder of the movement and non-profit NOSO November.  You will hear Maddie

  1. Talk about her connection to mental health advocacy
  2. Tell us about the impact social media has on our mental health
  3. Discuss what NoSo November is 
  4. Share actionable ways college students can take space from social media
  5. Highlight examples of how detoxing from social media can make room for you to grow in other ways

Resources: 

NoSo November

https://www.nosonovember.org/

https://ledger.humanetech.com/

The Social Dilemma

https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/

Harvard Blog Post on Why and How to Take a Break From Social Media. 

https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/need-a-break-from-social-media-heres-why-you-should-and-how-to-do-it/#:~:text=If%20you're%20able%20to,%2C%20activities%2C%20or%20new%20skills.

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-13962100Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:00:00 GMT<p><b>When was the last time you logged onto Tik Tok, Instagram or Snapchat? We bet many of you reading this were engaged in one of these platforms within the past few minutes. A recent study found that the average college student spends 17 hours/week on social media, with most spending 2-3 hours per day on these platforms. Studies show that staying so highly connected online and being exposed to enormous amounts of content can take a serious toll on your mental health, relationships and your productivity. In this week’s episode we sit down with Maddie Freeman, a junior at UC Boulder, and founder of the movement and non-profit NOSO November.  You will hear Maddie</b></p><ol><li><b>Talk about her connection to mental health advocacy</b></li><li><b>Tell us about the impact social media has on our mental health</b></li><li><b>Discuss what NoSo November is </b></li><li><b>Share actionable ways college students can take space from social media</b></li><li><b>Highlight examples of how detoxing from social media can make room for you to grow in other ways</b></li></ol><p><b>Resources: </b></p><p><b>NoSo November</b></p><p><a href="https://www.nosonovember.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.nosonovember.org/</b></a><b><br /><br /></b><a href="https://ledger.humanetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://ledger.humanetech.com/</a></p><p><b>The Social Dilemma</b></p><p><b>https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/<br /><br />Harvard Blog Post on Why and How to Take a Break From Social Media. <br /><br />https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/need-a-break-from-social-media-heres-why-you-should-and-how-to-do-it/#:~:text=If%20you're%20able%20to,%2C%20activities%2C%20or%20new%20skills.</b></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:25:18#38 NoSo November: Why It May Be Time to Take Some Space from Social Mediafull<![CDATA[#58 From High School to College: A Guide to Navigating Shifts in the Parent-Child Relationship with Drs. Annalise Caron and Suzanne Allen]]>Saying goodbye to your parents is often the last thing most college students are thinking about when they tackle their “to do” list before moving in on campus.  In an earlier episode, we sat down with college students who shared their experiences with relationship shifts at home.  In this week’s episode, we sit down with not one, but two expert psychologists to explore the challenges and growth opportunities that arise for the parent-child relationship when young adults head off to college. They provide valuable insights for both parents and students on how to maintain strong, supportive relationships during this transitional phase. In this episode we will touch on:

  • Communication challenges between college students and parents
  • The importance of discussing expectations early 
  • Navigating the balance between autonomy and dependency 
  • Tips for students and parents to communicate better, using strategies like DEAR MAN 
  • How to build support networks for parents during the college transition

Resources:

Drs. Annalise Caron and Suzanne Allen’s group private practice in Westport, CT

https://cbtwestport.com/

The Parenting Pair Website:

https://www.theparentingpair.com/


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]]>Buzzsprout-16684744Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p><b>Saying goodbye to your parents is often the last thing most college students are thinking about when they tackle their “to do” list before moving in on campus.  In an earlier episode, we sat down with college students who shared their experiences with relationship shifts at home.  In this week’s episode, we sit down with not one, but two expert psychologists to explore the challenges and growth opportunities that arise for the parent-child relationship when young adults head off to college. They provide valuable insights for both parents and students on how to maintain strong, supportive relationships during this transitional phase. In this episode we will touch on:</b></p><ul><li><b>Communication challenges between college students and parents</b></li><li><b>The importance of discussing expectations early </b></li><li><b>Navigating the balance between autonomy and dependency </b></li><li><b>Tips for students and parents to communicate better, using strategies like DEAR MAN </b></li><li><b>How to build support networks for parents during the college transition</b></li></ul><p><b>Resources:</b></p><p><b>Drs. Annalise Caron and Suzanne Allen’s group private practice in Westport, CT</b></p><p><b>https://cbtwestport.com/</b></p><p><b>The Parenting Pair Website:</b></p><p><b>https://www.theparentingpair.com/</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:37:46#58 From High School to College: A Guide to Navigating Shifts in the Parent-Child Relationship with Drs. Annalise Caron and Suzanne Allenfull<![CDATA[#15 Check your ID: How to Pivot When You Can No Longer Put “College Athlete” (or “Summa Cum Laude” or “Musician”) on Your Resume]]>College can often present a fork in the road. Do I play college sports or do I join the world of “NARPs” (Non-Athletic Regular Person)? 

For some the choice is easy. There is no scholarship on offer, or they’d rather attend a favorite university over a scholarship at a school that isn’t right for them. 

 For others, the choice is made for them, like when injuries force medical retirement.

And then of course there are students who make the hard, or perhaps really easy, choice to step away from college sports. Perhaps it’s a different career path. Or they choose their own well-being over practice and competition. 

 Although the reasons are many, there is usually one big question that follows: “What now?” How do you spend your time when you no longer have two-a-days and hell weeks? Do labels like competitive, athletic, or disciplined still apply to you? What happens to your identity when scores, rankings or athletic accolades are no longer an active way to measure your success?

 In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from students who, for various reasons, no longer play the sports they grew up loving as a kid. They’ll share how they struggled with the adjustment as well as ways they’ve found new communities and competitive outlets.

 While our discussion centers around leaving the sports arena, the skills we talk about will be helpful to anyone who’s facing a big change. 

 This episode can help answer the questions:

  • What words do you associate with the term “college athletes?” When are these labels helpful and when are they harmful?
  • How do you tell when it’s time to quit for good vs. just having a bad day?
  • Since sports can play a lot of roles in a person’s life (community, exercise, therapy), how do you fill those holes once you leave?
  • We know the phrase no pain, no gain, but are you experiencing the pain of stuckness or the pain of growth by staying on your sports team?
  • What are healthier ways to form your self-worth or identity besides labels and resume builders? 


RESOURCES:

The Reality Slap: Finding Peace and Fulfillment When Life Hurts
https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Slap-Finding-Peace-Fulfillment/dp/160882280X

 Sidelined USA
https://www.sidelinedusa.org/


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11914117Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:00:00 GMT<p>College can often present a fork in the road. Do I play college sports or do I join the world of “NARPs” (Non-Athletic Regular Person)? </p><p>For some the choice is easy. There is no scholarship on offer, or they’d rather attend a favorite university over a scholarship at a school that isn’t right for them. </p><p> For others, the choice is made for them, like when injuries force medical retirement.</p><p>And then of course there are students who make the hard, or perhaps really easy, choice to step away from college sports. Perhaps it’s a different career path. Or they choose their own well-being over practice and competition. </p><p> Although the reasons are many, there is usually one big question that follows: “What now?” How do you spend your time when you no longer have two-a-days and hell weeks? Do labels like <em>competitive, athletic,</em> or <em>disciplined</em> still apply to you? What happens to your identity when scores, rankings or athletic accolades are no longer an active way to measure your success?</p><p> In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from students who, for various reasons, no longer play the sports they grew up loving as a kid. They’ll share how they struggled with the adjustment as well as ways they’ve found new communities and competitive outlets.</p><p> While our discussion centers around leaving the sports arena, the skills we talk about will be helpful to anyone who’s facing a big change. </p><p> This episode can help answer the questions:</p><ul><li>What words do you associate with the term “college athletes?” When are these labels helpful and when are they harmful?</li><li>How do you tell when it’s time to quit for good vs. just having a bad day?</li><li>Since sports can play a lot of roles in a person’s life (community, exercise, therapy), how do you fill those holes once you leave?</li><li>We know the phrase no pain, no gain, but are you experiencing the pain of stuckness or the pain of growth by staying on your sports team?</li><li>What are healthier ways to form your self-worth or identity besides labels and resume builders? </li></ul><p><br />RESOURCES:<br /><br />The Reality Slap: Finding Peace and Fulfillment When Life Hurts<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Slap-Finding-Peace-Fulfillment/dp/160882280X" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Slap-Finding-Peace-Fulfillment/dp/160882280X</a></p><p> Sidelined USA<br />https://www.sidelinedusa.org/</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:44:39#15 Check your ID: How to Pivot When You Can No Longer Put “College Athlete” (or “Summa Cum Laude” or “Musician”) on Your Resumefull<![CDATA[#72 How Laughter Lifts Us Up: Exploring Comedy, Coping, and Connection with Comedy/Therapy Duo Amber Autry & Melanie Reese, LMFT]]>In this episode we explore the therapeutic power of humor with comedian Amber Autry and therapist Melanie Reese. From using laughter to cope with stress and grief, to understanding how comedy can complement traditional therapy, this conversation highlights how joy and mental health intersect in unexpected ways.

Amber and Melanie share the origin of their podcast I’m Fine, It's Fine and how comedians often process deep emotions through humor. Melanie brings insight into how laughter impacts the nervous system, lowers stress hormones, and serves as a “reset button” for the brain. Together, they illustrate how humor can be both a coping strategy and a tool for connection.

Key Takeaways:

  • Humor can be both a therapeutic tool and a form of comic relief that helps process difficult emotions.
  • Comedy and laughter positively impact the nervous system, lowering stress and promoting connection.
  • Therapy doesn’t have to be traditional; activities like storytelling, creative expression, or laughing with others can provide meaningful healing.
  • Life’s hardest moments and funniest moments often coexist, and embracing both can be therapeutic.

Resources & Links:

  • Amber Autry & Melanie Reese: I’m Fine Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-fine-its-fine/id1664241532

  • Melanie Reese, Trauma Therapy of Nashville

https://integrativetherapynashville.com/

  • Amber Autry (comedian)

https://www.amberautrycomedy.com/


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]]>Buzzsprout-17886640Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode we explore the therapeutic power of humor with comedian Amber Autry and therapist Melanie Reese. From using laughter to cope with stress and grief, to understanding how comedy can complement traditional therapy, this conversation highlights how joy and mental health intersect in unexpected ways.</p><p>Amber and Melanie share the origin of their podcast <em>I’m Fine, It's Fine </em>and how comedians often process deep emotions through humor. Melanie brings insight into how laughter impacts the nervous system, lowers stress hormones, and serves as a “reset button” for the brain. Together, they illustrate how humor can be both a coping strategy and a tool for connection.</p><p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p><ul><li>Humor can be both a therapeutic tool and a form of comic relief that helps process difficult emotions.</li><li>Comedy and laughter positively impact the nervous system, lowering stress and promoting connection.</li><li>Therapy doesn’t have to be traditional; activities like storytelling, creative expression, or laughing with others can provide meaningful healing.</li><li>Life’s hardest moments and funniest moments often coexist, and embracing both can be therapeutic.</li></ul><p><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></p><ul><li>Amber Autry &amp; Melanie Reese: <em>I’m Fine</em> Podcast</li></ul><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-fine-its-fine/id1664241532</p><ul><li>Melanie Reese, Trauma Therapy of Nashville</li></ul><p>https://integrativetherapynashville.com/</p><ul><li>Amber Autry (comedian)</li></ul><p>https://www.amberautrycomedy.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:34:02#72 How Laughter Lifts Us Up: Exploring Comedy, Coping, and Connection with Comedy/Therapy Duo Amber Autry & Melanie Reese, LMFTfull<![CDATA[#37 Walk With Me: Dr. Matthew Kane Shares a Message of Perseverance]]>In this week’s episode, we tackle the incredibly important topic of race on campus. We were so lucky to have author and psychologist Dr. Matthew Kane guide us through this conversation with such a level of depth, warmth and intelligence. Yes, Sarah and Dr. Kane discuss his book Walk with Me, which highlights stories of black men navigating the COVID pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. Just as importantly, Dr. Kane shares why their stories are equally important today, helping us understand why we need to pay more attention to the experiences of people of color in collage.

You’ll hear Dr. Kane

  1. Talk about the superpower of transitioning a negative to a positive, 
  2. Encourage people of color to take the “superpower cape” off when needed,
  3. Discuss the importance of building your support team,
  4. Tell us how people he’s spoken to have found power in education and creativity,
  5. Give us a glimpse of how he finds solace during dark times (Hint: It involves James Brown. Hop to minute 21, you won’t regret it)

A thread through all of our episodes is finding balance, and today’s show is no exception. To quote our guest, “We're reminding ourselves that we have the abilities to do these great things, and it is not an expectation that we have to do these great things.


Walk With Me: Stories of  Black Men’s Resilience and Well-being Through Twin Pandemics https://a.co/d/hRMGV36 

Where you can find Dr. Matthew Kane:
@findingexhale  
www.findingexhale.com 

Psychologist at Doylestown Psychological Services  https://www.dtownpsych.com/ 


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-13896275Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>In this week’s episode, we tackle the incredibly important topic of race on campus. We were so lucky to have author and psychologist Dr. Matthew Kane guide us through this conversation with such a level of depth, warmth and intelligence. Yes, Sarah and Dr. Kane discuss his book Walk with Me, which highlights stories of black men navigating the COVID pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. Just as importantly, Dr. Kane shares why their stories are equally important today, helping us understand why we need to pay more attention to the experiences of people of color in collage.</p><p>You’ll hear Dr. Kane</p><ol><li>Talk about the superpower of transitioning a negative to a positive, </li><li>Encourage people of color to take the “superpower cape” off when needed,</li><li>Discuss the importance of building your support team,</li><li>Tell us how people he’s spoken to have found power in education and creativity,</li><li>Give us a glimpse of how he finds solace during dark times (Hint: It involves James Brown. Hop to minute 21, you won’t regret it)</li></ol><p>A thread through all of our episodes is finding balance, and today’s show is no exception. To quote our guest, “<em>We're reminding ourselves that we have the abilities to do these great things, and it is not an expectation that we have to do these great things</em>.</p><p><br />Walk With Me: Stories of  Black Men’s Resilience and Well-being Through Twin Pandemics <a href="https://a.co/d/hRMGV36" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://a.co/d/hRMGV36</a> <br /><br />Where you can find Dr. Matthew Kane:<br />@findingexhale  <br />www.findingexhale.com </p><p>Psychologist at Doylestown Psychological Services  <a href="https://www.dtownpsych.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.dtownpsych.com/</a> <br /><br /><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:29:06#37 Walk With Me: Dr. Matthew Kane Shares a Message of Perseverancefull<![CDATA[#68 Lost, Stuck, or Stalling? How the R.E.A.C.H. Toolkit Helps You Get Back on Target]]>College life often feels like a tug-of-war between what we want to do and what we actually do.  In this episode, we learn about the “Act with Purpose” skill. We discuss how to identify your internal GPS, navigating where your values and goals intersect, and learning how to tell if you are on-track or veering off-ramp. Real-life student examples bring procrastination struggles into focus, while Sarah and Liz provide practical tools—like acting as if and gradual exposure—to help students move from avoidance to purposeful action.

You'll learn: 

  • How to identify and act on your core values.
  • How to recognize the difference between productive self-care and procrastination.
  • Practical strategies to overcome procrastination and build motivation.
  • How small, purposeful actions can improve confidence, social skills, and emotional regulation.
  • Awareness tools for aligning your daily behaviors with long-term goals.

For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: 

https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-17742470Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>College life often feels like a tug-of-war between what we <em>want</em> to do and what we <em>actually</em> do.  In this episode, we learn about the “Act with Purpose” skill. We discuss how to identify your internal GPS, navigating where your values and goals intersect, and learning how to tell if you are on-track or veering off-ramp. Real-life student examples bring procrastination struggles into focus, while Sarah and Liz provide practical tools—like <em>acting as if</em> and <em>gradual exposure</em>—to help students move from avoidance to purposeful action.</p><p>You'll learn: </p><ul><li>How to identify and act on your core values.</li><li>How to recognize the difference between productive self-care and procrastination.</li><li>Practical strategies to overcome procrastination and build motivation.</li><li>How small, purposeful actions can improve confidence, social skills, and emotional regulation.</li><li>Awareness tools for aligning your daily behaviors with long-term goals.</li></ul><p>For more resources on mental fitness skills, as well as the other R.E.A.C.H. skills, head to our website: </p><p>https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/tipsheets</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:10:33#68 Lost, Stuck, or Stalling? How the R.E.A.C.H. Toolkit Helps You Get Back on Targetfull<![CDATA[#36 Sadie Sutton Tells You How to Put DBT to Good Use on Campus]]>Sadie Sutton, intrepid mental health advocate and host of the She Persisted podcast, also happens to be a college student at UPenn. But it took guts, hard work in therapy, and a lot of support to get to where she is today. Now she freely shares the skills she learned from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), both how to use DBT skills when you’re struggling, as well as bite-sized tips for how to handle just about any roadblock that can happen in a typical college semester. 

Her work is truly inspirational and we guarantee you will leave this episode feeling hopeful *and* more confident when facing a challenge. 

In this episode we dive into the following topics with Sadie:

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and some of Sadie’s favorite skills
  • How Sadie uses her wise mind to make intentional, effective choices in college
  • The How and Why Sadie started her podcast She Persisted 
  • Her Journey through various forms of mental health treatment and what she has learned 
  • Tips for generalizing DBT skills to a college environment 

Resources:

Sadie’s Podcast 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-persisted-your-teen-mental-health-resource/id1463051730

https://shepersistedpodcast.com/

Learn about DBT and find a DBT provider

https://behavioraltech.org/

3East McLean Hospital 

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/treatment/3east


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]]>Buzzsprout-13751884Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p><b>Sadie Sutton, intrepid mental health advocate and host of the </b><b><em>She Persisted</em></b><b> podcast, also happens to be a college student at UPenn. But it took guts, hard work in therapy, and a lot of support to get to where she is today. Now she freely shares the skills she learned from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), both how to use DBT skills when you’re struggling, as well as bite-sized tips for how to handle just about any roadblock that can happen in a typical college semester. </b></p><p><b>Her work is truly inspirational and we guarantee you will leave this episode feeling hopeful *and* more confident when facing a challenge. </b></p><p><b>In this episode we dive into the following topics with Sadie:</b></p><ul><li><b>Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and some of Sadie’s favorite skills</b></li><li><b>How Sadie uses her wise mind to make intentional, effective choices in college</b></li><li><b>The How and Why Sadie started her podcast She Persisted </b></li><li><b>Her Journey through various forms of mental health treatment and what she has learned </b></li><li><b>Tips for generalizing DBT skills to a college environment </b></li></ul><p><b>Resources:</b></p><p><b>Sadie’s Podcast </b></p><p><b>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-persisted-your-teen-mental-health-resource/id1463051730</b></p><p><b>https://shepersistedpodcast.com/</b></p><p><b>Learn about DBT and find a DBT provider</b></p><p><a href="https://behavioraltech.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://behavioraltech.org/</b></a></p><p><b>3East McLean Hospital </b></p><p><b>https://www.mcleanhospital.org/treatment/3east</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:40:16#36 Sadie Sutton Tells You How to Put DBT to Good Use on Campusfull<![CDATA[#47 Work Smarter Not Harder with Dr. Jessica Stern]]>Once again we got so lucky to have today’s guest, Dr. Jessica Stern, a psychologist, advisor and consultant for Wondermind, Doctor Radio, and SELF Magazine. It’s pretty clear that she not only teaches ways to be more productive in your life, but she also practices some of these tricks herself because this woman is crazy productive!

This week’s episode is for you if you:

*Feel like your hustling but never feel like your work is finished

*Want to learn why you procrastinate

*Need ways to declutter your mental *and* your physical space to feel more productive

*Could use some guidance on when to take breaks and when to keep grinding through school work

Listen in as Dr. Stern shares tips on how to maximize your efforts and minimize your burnout!

You can find Dr. Jessica Stern and her Productivity Powerkit here:

https://www.drjessicabstern.com/shop/p/productivity-powerkit

And check out Wondermind at

https://www.wondermind.com/


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-14951687Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p><b>Once again we got so lucky to have today’s guest, Dr. Jessica Stern, a psychologist, advisor and consultant for Wondermind, Doctor Radio, and SELF Magazine. It’s pretty clear that she not only teaches ways to be more productive in your life, but she also practices some of these tricks herself because this woman is crazy productive!</b></p><p>T<b>his week’s episode is for you if you:</b></p><p><b>*Feel like your hustling but never feel like your work is finished</b></p><p><b>*Want to learn why you procrastinate</b></p><p><b>*Need ways to declutter your mental *and* your physical space to feel more productive</b></p><p><b>*Could use some guidance on when to take breaks and when to keep grinding through school work</b></p><p><b>Listen in as Dr. Stern shares tips on how to maximize your efforts and minimize your burnout!</b></p><p><b>You can find Dr. Jessica Stern and her Productivity Powerkit here:</b></p><p><b>https://www.drjessicabstern.com/shop/p/productivity-powerkit</b></p><p><b>And check out Wondermind at</b></p><p><b>https://www.wondermind.com/</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:26:38#47 Work Smarter Not Harder with Dr. Jessica Sternfull<![CDATA[#29 Microdose Episode Part 1: Stress vs. Anxiety]]>One of our student ambassadors asked us what the difference is between typical stress and more problematic anxiety. We're going to go even further and give you a few microdose episodes to talk about this difference *plus* what to do with some of your stickier worries. 

In this episode we talk about what the differences are and whether it matters. If this feels like it's up your alley then subscribe/stay tuned for our next microdose episodes where we break down common beliefs about anxiety that actually make it stick around, and what you can do with anxiety and worry when it's not serving its purpose. 

If you want a bit more on different *ways* to manage stress, stay tuned for the next few episodes as we'll be bringing more microdose episodes and a full episode on this topic in honor of Stress Awareness Month. If you don't want to wait, then the episodes below can give you some helpful pointers:

#5 - Managing anxious thoughts
#16 - Getting to know your "wise mind"
#19 - How to make helpful emotional "deposits" when life is taking a lot of "withdrawals"

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]]>Buzzsprout-12682549Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>One of our student ambassadors asked us what the difference is between typical stress and more problematic anxiety. We're going to go even further and give you a few microdose episodes to talk about this difference *plus* what to do with some of your stickier worries. <br /><br />In this episode we talk about what the differences are and whether it matters. If this feels like it's up your alley then subscribe/stay tuned for our next microdose episodes where we break down common beliefs about anxiety that actually make it stick around, and what you can do with anxiety and worry when it's not serving its purpose. <br /><br />If you want a bit more on different *ways* to manage stress, stay tuned for the next few episodes as we'll be bringing more microdose episodes and a full episode on this topic in honor of Stress Awareness Month. If you don't want to wait, then the episodes below can give you some helpful pointers:<br /><br />#5 - Managing anxious thoughts<br />#16 - Getting to know your "wise mind"<br />#19 - How to make helpful emotional "deposits" when life is taking a lot of "withdrawals"</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:03:57#29 Microdose Episode Part 1: Stress vs. Anxietyfull<![CDATA[#86 (Take 2!) Identity and Belonging in College Sports]]>What does it really feel like to be a queer athlete — to show up every day in a sport you love while wondering if your teammates truly have your back? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tess Kilwein, a clinical sports psychologist based in Nashville, to dig into a side of athlete mental health we don't talk about nearly enough.

Dr. Kilwein works with elite athletes across the country, specializing in creating trauma-informed, identity-affirming environments — especially for LGBTQ+ athletes and others who've experienced marginalization in sport. She breaks down what minority stress theory actually means for athletes, why locker room culture matters more than people think, and what coaches, parents, and teammates can do — starting today — to make a real difference.

This one is packed with practical takeaways, honest conversation, and a powerful message for every athlete who has ever felt like they had to hide a part of themselves to earn their place on a team.

Resources for athletes:

Athlete Ally

You Can Play

Black Student-Athlete Summit

Women's Sports Foundation


About Dr. Tess Kilwein
Dr. Kilwein is a board-certified clinical and sport psychologist who works with elite athletes and performers across the United States. They support athletes of all ages, identities, and competitive levels in navigating concerns ranging from mental health challenges to performance optimization. Dr. Kilwein specializes in creating performance environments that are trauma-informed care and identity-affirming, with particular expertise in working with LGBTQ+ athletes and performers. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-19008110Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>What does it really feel like to be a queer athlete — to show up every day in a sport you love while wondering if your teammates truly have your back? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tess Kilwein, a clinical sports psychologist based in Nashville, to dig into a side of athlete mental health we don't talk about nearly enough.</p><p>Dr. Kilwein works with elite athletes across the country, specializing in creating trauma-informed, identity-affirming environments — especially for LGBTQ+ athletes and others who've experienced marginalization in sport. She breaks down what minority stress theory actually means for athletes, why locker room culture matters more than people think, and what coaches, parents, and teammates can do — starting today — to make a real difference.</p><p>This one is packed with practical takeaways, honest conversation, and a powerful message for every athlete who has ever felt like they had to hide a part of themselves to earn their place on a team.</p><p><b>Resources for athletes:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.athleteally.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Athlete Ally</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youcanplay.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">You Can Play</a></p><p><a href="https://bsasummit.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Black Student-Athlete Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Women's Sports Foundation</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>About Dr. Tess Kilwein</b><br />Dr. Kilwein is a board-certified clinical and sport psychologist who works with elite athletes and performers across the United States. They support athletes of all ages, identities, and competitive levels in navigating concerns ranging from mental health challenges to performance optimization. Dr. Kilwein specializes in creating performance environments that are trauma-informed care and identity-affirming, with particular expertise in working with LGBTQ+ athletes and performers. </p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:32:02#86 (Take 2!) Identity and Belonging in College Sportsfull<![CDATA[#51 Is Greek Life Worth It?]]>If your school has Greek Life, at some point you have asked yourself is rushing worth it? From movies to family and friends, there are A LOT of opinions about rushing. And although rushing is exciting, it's also incredibly stressful and daunting. We know it is an important decision freshmen are often trying to make, especially when you are trying to make friends and find a community on campus. In this week's episode, we hear from college students who have got their letters already or are currently rushing on their college campuses. We will break down what factors to consider as you weigh the pros and cons of whether or not the Greek-life scene is for you:

  • Perception vs. reality
  • Am I cut out for it – introvert, don’t fit the mold
  • Social burnout
  • Toll now (cost, time commitment) vs. long-term gains

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-15827912Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT<p><b>If your school has Greek Life, at some point you have asked yourself is rushing worth it? From movies to family and friends, there are A LOT of opinions about rushing. And although rushing is exciting, it's also incredibly stressful and daunting. We know it is an important decision freshmen are often trying to make, especially when you are trying to make friends and find a community on campus. In this week's episode, we hear from college students who have got their letters already or are currently rushing on their college campuses. We will break down what factors to consider as you weigh the pros and cons of whether or not the Greek-life scene is for you:</b></p><ul><li><b>Perception vs. reality</b></li><li><b>Am I cut out for it – introvert, don’t fit the mold</b></li><li><b>Social burnout</b></li><li><b>Toll now (cost, time commitment) vs. long-term gains</b></li></ul><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:27:55#51 Is Greek Life Worth It?full<![CDATA[#39 Hookup vs. Hookup Culture: Do You Know the Difference?]]>The S word. No, not the one that adds a dollar to Sarah’s swear jar, the other one: sex. A topic drilled into our heads in health class with catchy phrases like “no means no.” But beyond one unit in a single semester course, sex probably hasn’t been mentioned by any adults in any great detail ever again (except maybe your parents, eww…). Don’t worry, in this episode we are not going to bore you with biology or anything close to that. Instead we want to talk about a topic we all have mixed feelings and numerous questions about: hooking up. There is a pressure on college campuses to hookup, but it seems to be a lose-lose situation. You don’t want to be labeled desperate for hooking up too much, but you also don’t want to be labeled prudish or old fashioned. Maybe you love hooking-up, maybe you hate it, and maybe you have mixed feelings about it. If you're experiencing any of these emotions don’t worry, you are not alone, and it’s also not your fault. Sarah sits down with Dr. Lisa Wade, Author of American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus, who clarifies the difference between a hookup (great if consensual!) and hookup culture (not so great). Tune in if you want to hear about how normal it is to be excited, confused, and frustrated by sex culture on your campus, and what you can do about it. 

Resources:
American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus by Dr. Lisa Wade
https://lisa-wade.com/american-hookup/ (includes other fantastic resourTces!)

One Love Foundation
https://www.joinonelove.org/
If you want to find out more about how respectful love should look like, this is the site for you.


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]]>Buzzsprout-14053980Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>The S word. No, not the one that adds a dollar to Sarah’s swear jar, the other one: sex. A topic drilled into our heads in health class with catchy phrases like “no means no.” But beyond one unit in a single semester course, sex probably hasn’t been mentioned by any adults in any great detail ever again (except maybe your parents, eww…). Don’t worry, in this episode we are not going to bore you with biology or anything close to that. Instead we want to talk about a topic we all have mixed feelings and numerous questions about: hooking up. There is a pressure on college campuses to hookup, but it seems to be a lose-lose situation. You don’t want to be labeled desperate for hooking up too much, but you also don’t want to be labeled prudish or old fashioned. Maybe you love hooking-up, maybe you hate it, and maybe you have mixed feelings about it. If you're experiencing any of these emotions don’t worry, you are not alone, and it’s also not your fault. Sarah sits down with Dr. Lisa Wade, Author of <em>American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus</em>, who clarifies the difference between a hookup (great if consensual!) and hookup culture (not so great). Tune in if you want to hear about how normal it is to be excited, confused, and frustrated by sex culture on your campus, and what you can do about it. </p><p>Resources:<br />American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus by Dr. Lisa Wade <br /><a href="https://lisa-wade.com/american-hookup/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lisa-wade.com/american-hookup/</a> (includes other fantastic resourTces!)</p><p>One Love Foundation<br /><a href="https://www.joinonelove.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.joinonelove.org/</a><br />If you want to find out more about how respectful love should look like, this is the site for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:32:28#39 Hookup vs. Hookup Culture: Do You Know the Difference?full<![CDATA[#64 Talking Through Tension: How to Navigate Value Differences in Close Relationships]]>College is a critical period where students are exploring and solidifying their values and their identities. Polarizing social topics, like religion, politics, social justice, are often at the core of these developing identities. Now more than ever, polarization on these issues is worsening, and deeply impacts the lives of college students. Exploring these tensions on and off campus can feel daunting, and often leads students chronically swinging from avoidance to activism. We get it. There are so many tough conversations to be had with people we care about.  In this week’s episode we avoid avoiding, and discuss how you can develop a framework to find a balance between keeping relationships that are important to you, while also continuing to live in accordance to your values. 

What we will discuss in this episode:

  • The importance of dialectics 
  • Why you should always assume you are assuming 
  • How to draw relationship boundaries 
  • Redefining goals within relationships
  • How to use the DBT FAST and GIVE skills to handle value differences
  • How to gently pushback in conversations in a non-confrontational way

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-17102642Mon, 05 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT<p><b>College is a critical period where students are exploring and solidifying their values and their identities. Polarizing social topics, like religion, politics, social justice, are often at the core of these developing identities. Now more than ever, polarization on these issues is worsening, and deeply impacts the lives of college students. Exploring these tensions on and off campus can feel daunting, and often leads students chronically swinging from avoidance to activism. We get it. There are so many tough conversations to be had with people we care about.  In this week’s episode we avoid avoiding, and discuss how you can develop a framework to find a balance between keeping relationships that are important to you, while also continuing to live in accordance to your values. </b></p><p><b>What we will discuss in this episode:</b></p><ul><li><b>The importance of dialectics </b></li><li><b>Why you should always assume you are assuming </b></li><li><b>How to draw relationship boundaries </b></li><li><b>Redefining goals within relationships</b></li><li><b>How to use the DBT FAST and GIVE skills to handle value differences</b></li><li><b>How to gently pushback in conversations in a non-confrontational way</b></li></ul><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:28:00#64 Talking Through Tension: How to Navigate Value Differences in Close Relationshipsfull<![CDATA[#32 Microdose Episode Part 2: Five Worry Myths]]>We’ve never heard someone say they enjoy worrying. And yet, there are a lot of secret beliefs about why worrying is helpful. If you’re holding onto these beliefs, chances are it’s going to be harder for people to help you worry less. So let’s get ahead of that and tell you five things people often believe about worry:

  1. It’s the same as problem solving.
  2. It motivates me.
  3. It shows I care.
  4. It helps me prepare for bad feelings in the future.
  5. It keeps bad things from happening (superstition).

You might be surprised to know that these aren’t so true. In today’s microdose episode, hear how you can begin to debunk these myths and get on track to worrying less. 



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]]>Buzzsprout-12881817Fri, 19 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT<p>We’ve never heard someone say they enjoy worrying. And yet, there are a lot of secret beliefs about why worrying is helpful. If you’re holding onto these beliefs, chances are it’s going to be harder for people to help you worry less. So let’s get ahead of that and tell you five things people often believe about worry:</p><ol><li>It’s the same as problem solving.</li><li>It motivates me.</li><li>It shows I care.</li><li>It helps me prepare for bad feelings in the future.</li><li>It keeps bad things from happening (superstition).</li></ol><p>You might be surprised to know that these aren’t so true. In today’s microdose episode, hear how you can begin to debunk these myths and get on track to worrying less. </p><p><br /><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:09:13#32 Microdose Episode Part 2: Five Worry Mythsfull<![CDATA[#4 Why It Can Be Hard to Find Your People, and Keep Them (5 Interpersonal Effectiveness Obstacles)]]>Finding your people in college isn't always easy. Keeping them? Sometimes that’s even trickier. On today's episode, we talk to our first expert guest, Professor Amy DiBernardo. She’s a licensed clinical social worker, an instructor at New York University and a former J.Crew junkie (emphasis on former). 

We chat about the 5 obstacles we see on campus that keep our clients stuck in a whole range of social situations:

1) Not knowing what to do (lack of skill)
2) Thoughts getting in the way (worry thoughts, “what if’s”)
3) Big emotions (being too dysregulated to communicate well)
4) Indecisiveness (can’t make a decision about what’s right)
5) Environment too powerful (people in power positions not cooperating)

We all open up about our than-professional moments in college. But good news, we all managed to push past “the regrets” to live another day. And so can you. 

As you listen this week, think about which obstacles sound the most familiar. We’ll be coming back with specific tips in the following few episodes. Use today’s chat as your guide to honing in on what future episode you want to listen to. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-11433059Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:00:00 GMT<p>Finding your people in college isn't always easy. Keeping them? Sometimes that’s even trickier. On today's episode, we talk to our first expert guest, Professor Amy DiBernardo. She’s a licensed clinical social worker, an instructor at New York University and a former J.Crew junkie (emphasis on former). <br /><br />We chat about the 5 obstacles we see on campus that keep our clients stuck in a whole range of social situations:<br /><br />1) Not knowing what to do (lack of skill)<br />2) Thoughts getting in the way (worry thoughts, “what if’s”)<br />3) Big emotions (being too dysregulated to communicate well)<br />4) Indecisiveness (can’t make a decision about what’s right)<br />5) Environment too powerful (people in power positions not cooperating)<br /><br />We all open up about our than-professional moments in college. But good news, we all managed to push past “the regrets” to live another day. And so can you. <br /><br />As you listen this week, think about which obstacles sound the most familiar. We’ll be coming back with specific tips in the following few episodes. Use today’s chat as your guide to honing in on what future episode you want to listen to. <br /><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:37:45#4 Why It Can Be Hard to Find Your People, and Keep Them (5 Interpersonal Effectiveness Obstacles)full<![CDATA[#2 Finding Balance in the Extremes: Part 1 (Dialectics)]]>College is a time of extremes. Incredible freedom and intense pressure. Loving your independence and missing pieces of home. So many new people to meet, yes! And so many new people to meet, nooooo! 

In psych speak we call these extremes "dialectics," the idea that two seemingly opposite truths can be occurring at the same time. This is a big topic so we're breaking it down a bit. In this episode (Part 1), we talk to "K," a rising junior at a liberal arts college who describes some of the extremes she faces. 

We'll also share some of the most common dialectics people struggle with in college: 
1) I want to try new things, and I want to remember who I am. 
2) I'm excited to be here, and I'm terrified to be here. 
3) I should be living in the moment, and I should be preparing for my future. 
4) I need to push myself out of my comfort zone, and I need to stick to my core values. 
5) I need to go out and have a good time, and I need to take care of my body. 

Take a listen and see if you notice any of these dialectics in your life. In Part 2, which we'll air on September 23rd, we discuss some practical ways to bring more balance into your life when you find yourself too polarized on one extreme or the other. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-11333800Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:00:00 GMT<p>College is a time of extremes. Incredible freedom and intense pressure. Loving your independence and missing pieces of home. So many new people to meet, yes! And so many new people to meet, nooooo! <br /><br />In psych speak we call these extremes "dialectics," the idea that two seemingly opposite truths can be occurring at the same time. This is a big topic so we're breaking it down a bit. In this episode (Part 1), we talk to "K," a rising junior at a liberal arts college who describes some of the extremes she faces. <br /><br />We'll also share some of the most common dialectics people struggle with in college: <br />1) I want to try new things, and I want to remember who I am. <br />2) I'm excited to be here, and I'm terrified to be here. <br />3) I should be living in the moment, and I should be preparing for my future. <br />4) I need to push myself out of my comfort zone, and I need to stick to my core values. <br />5) I need to go out and have a good time, and I need to take care of my body. <br /><br />Take a listen and see if you notice any of these dialectics in your life. In Part 2, which we'll air on September 23rd, we discuss some practical ways to bring more balance into your life when you find yourself too polarized on one extreme or the other. <br /><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:26:47#2 Finding Balance in the Extremes: Part 1 (Dialectics)full<![CDATA[#12 The College Experience as a Student-Athlete: The Coach Perspective]]>Imagine playing the sport you love, having a built-in community, and earning a degree at the same time? In many ways that sounds amazing, but is that the whole picture? This week we start our student-athlete series with Dan Rickard, the assistant coach of the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball team at State University of New York at Stonybrook. Dan brings the perspective of coach and player. Not only has he been coaching for 19 years, but he was also on the court as a Seawolve as an undergraduate. 

Since Dan is on the front lines, we wanted to hear his perspective on the mental health of college athletes, on the court as well as off. Dan offered some key insights into:

  • the role coaches have in supporting the whole athlete, mind as well as body
  • the difficulty of a coach to navigate the team’s needs vs. the individual’s needs
  • how his team navigated the social isolation of the pandemic
  • the cultural shift in accepting mental health needs in college athletes, and
  • his personal reckoning with when and how to get help. 

A coach to his core, Dan delivers that perfect balance between “drive” and “pause.”

RESOURCES:

*Mindset, the Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

*It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Take Control of Your Life by Trevor Moad

 

NCAA Mind, Body and Sport:

https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2014/11/3/an-introduction-to-mind-body-and-sport.aspx

 

PsychSport Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-psychology-psychathletes/id1536068585

 

*Dan recommends

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]]>Buzzsprout-11718213Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT<p>Imagine playing the sport you love, having a built-in community, and earning a degree at the same time? In many ways that sounds amazing, but is that the whole picture? This week we start our student-athlete series with Dan Rickard, the assistant coach of the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball team at State University of New York at Stonybrook. Dan brings the perspective of coach and player. Not only has he been coaching for 19 years, but he was also on the court as a Seawolve as an undergraduate. </p><p>Since Dan is on the front lines, we wanted to hear his perspective on the mental health of college athletes, on the court as well as off. Dan offered some key insights into:</p><ul><li>the role coaches have in supporting the whole athlete, mind as well as body</li><li>the difficulty of a coach to navigate the team’s needs vs. the individual’s needs</li><li>how his team navigated the social isolation of the pandemic</li><li>the cultural shift in accepting mental health needs in college athletes, and</li><li>his personal reckoning with when and how to get help. </li></ul><p>A coach to his core, Dan delivers that perfect balance between “drive” and “pause.”</p><p>RESOURCES:</p><p>*Mindset, the Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck</p><p>*It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Take Control of Your Life by Trevor Moad</p><p> </p><p>NCAA Mind, Body and Sport:</p><p>https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2014/11/3/an-introduction-to-mind-body-and-sport.aspx</p><p> </p><p>PsychSport Podcast:</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-psychology-psychathletes/id1536068585</p><p> </p><p>*Dan recommends</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:47:44#12 The College Experience as a Student-Athlete: The Coach Perspectivefull<![CDATA[#42 A Social Media Roadmap: Tips from Growing Up in Public author Dr. Devorah Heitner]]>Social media gets a bad wrap, and sometimes that’s fair (hello “Text Neck Syndrome” and ties to loneliness, depression and body image issues). But social media isn’t going anywhere, and we think it’s time for a more balanced discussion. There is no one better to guide us than Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public. She has researched this topic relentlessly, drawing on hundreds of interviews with not only parents and educators, but kids, teenagers and young adults. 

Dr. Heitner isn’t here to shake her finger but to instead provide a roadmap for how to grow up with constant cameras, posts and likes. We know the choices you’re facing are complicated, and we want you to have some gentle guidance as you face them. So put on DND for a few minutes and listen to Dr. Heitner share:

  • Common misunderstandings between college students and parents regarding digital media
  • Rules of thumb for knowing what to post online
  • Tips for safe sexting
  • How to decide when/whether to post about controversial topics
  • Oops posts - what to do next


Resources:

Dr. Devorah Heitner's Website
https://devorahheitner.com/

Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World
https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Public-Coming-Digital/dp/0593420969#:~:text=Devorah%20Heitner%20is%20the%20author,with%20kids%20can%20be%20overwhelming.

If you want some specific tips on how to navigate current events:
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/column/aisha-sultan/sultan-what-can-college-students-post-about-war/article_5b388588-88f9-11ee-995a-b70d52953e24.html


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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-14402328Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p>Social media gets a bad wrap, and sometimes that’s fair (hello “Text Neck Syndrome” and ties to loneliness, depression and body image issues). But social media isn’t going anywhere, and we think it’s time for a more balanced discussion. There is no one better to guide us than Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of <em>Growing Up in Public</em>. She has researched this topic relentlessly, drawing on hundreds of interviews with not only parents and educators, but kids, teenagers and young adults. <br /><br />Dr. Heitner isn’t here to shake her finger but to instead provide a roadmap for how to grow up with constant cameras, posts and likes. We know the choices you’re facing are complicated, and we want you to have some gentle guidance as you face them. So put on DND for a few minutes and listen to Dr. Heitner share:</p><ul><li>Common misunderstandings between college students and parents regarding digital media</li><li>Rules of thumb for knowing what to post online</li><li>Tips for safe sexting</li><li>How to decide when/whether to post about controversial topics</li><li>Oops posts - what to do next</li></ul><p><br /><b>Resources:</b></p><p>Dr. Devorah Heitner's Website<br /><a href="https://devorahheitner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://devorahheitner.com/</a></p><p>Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World <br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Public-Coming-Digital/dp/0593420969#:~:text=Devorah%20Heitner%20is%20the%20author,with%20kids%20can%20be%20overwhelming" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Public-Coming-Digital/dp/0593420969#:~:text=Devorah%20Heitner%20is%20the%20author,with%20kids%20can%20be%20overwhelming</a>.</p><p>If you want some specific tips on how to navigate current events:<br /><a href="https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/column/aisha-sultan/sultan-what-can-college-students-post-about-war/article_5b388588-88f9-11ee-995a-b70d52953e24.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/column/aisha-sultan/sultan-what-can-college-students-post-about-war/article_5b388588-88f9-11ee-995a-b70d52953e24.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:30:34#42 A Social Media Roadmap: Tips from Growing Up in Public author Dr. Devorah Heitnerfull<![CDATA[#76 Why Your Professor Wants to Know You: A Guide to Making the Most of Office Hours]]>College can feel overwhelming. Going to office hours is one of the simplest ways to feel connected, supported, and confident—academically and emotionally. After hearing from high school seniors and college students who regret never building relationships with professors, we brought in someone who truly understands the other side of the desk: Dr. Danielle DeNigris, Associate Professor of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. DeNigris breaks down what office hours actually are, why professors genuinely want you to come, and how these quick conversations can help you understand class material, fix study strategies, navigate confusing assignments, or—plot twist—build mentorships that matter long after the class ends.

Whether you’re a first-gen student, someone who’s always worried about “bothering” your instructor, or someone who never knows what to say in an email, this episode has concrete tips, scripts, and college hacks that make showing up feel 100× less intimidating.

Dr. DeNigris- 

https://www.fdu.edu/profiles/danielle911_denigris/

UNC Office Hours Guide-

https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/using-office-hours-effectively/

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18198416Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p><em>College can feel overwhelming. </em>Going to office hours is one of the simplest ways to feel connected, supported, and confident—academically and emotionally. After hearing from high school seniors and college students who <em>regret</em> never building relationships with professors, we brought in someone who truly understands the other side of the desk: <b>Dr. Danielle DeNigris</b>, Associate Professor of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. DeNigris breaks down what office hours actually <em>are</em>, why professors genuinely want you to come, and how these quick conversations can help you understand class material, fix study strategies, navigate confusing assignments, or—plot twist—build mentorships that matter long after the class ends.</p><p>Whether you’re a first-gen student, someone who’s always worried about “bothering” your instructor, or someone who never knows what to say in an email, this episode has concrete tips, scripts, and college hacks that make showing up feel 100× less intimidating.</p><p>Dr. DeNigris- </p><p>https://www.fdu.edu/profiles/danielle911_denigris/</p><p>UNC Office Hours Guide-</p><p>https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/using-office-hours-effectively/</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:35:12#76 Why Your Professor Wants to Know You: A Guide to Making the Most of Office Hoursfull<![CDATA[#41 Finding Clarity: A Conversation with Dr. Patrice Berry]]>Happy 2024! We couldn’t be more excited to have @drpatriceberry help us start the new year. 

Dr. Patrice Berry is a psychologist, author, and all around kick-ass person who has brought her smarts to social media. She’s *so* good at giving quick and sound advice on Tik Tok that Harvard School of Public Health #HarvardChan selected her as one of the top mental health content creators IN THE COUNTRY.

So yes, she has some pretty snazzy credentials, but what we really love about her is the quality, integrity and warmth behind her advice. Listen up as she talks about:

  • Skillfully managing life’s hassles, big and small  
  • Finding clarity and strength in the hard times
  • Using the power of social media for good

If you need more Dr. Berry after this episode, you can check out her book and find her on instagram and Tik Tok @drpatriceberry and on You Tube as Dr. Berry: Psychologist Responds. 

Resources: 

Dr. Patrice Berry’s Practice

https://www.fourriverspsych.com/

NYT Article Social Media and Mental Health 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/health/mental-health-tiktok-harvard.html

Dr. Berry’s Book: Turning Crisis Into Clarity: How To Survive or Thrive in the Midst of Adversity 

https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Crisis-Into-Clarity-uncertainty/dp/1949840026


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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-14292158Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p><b>Happy 2024! We couldn’t be more excited to have @drpatriceberry help us start the new year. </b></p><p><b>Dr. Patrice Berry is a psychologist, author, and all around kick-ass person who has brought her smarts to social media. She’s *so* good at giving quick and sound advice on Tik Tok that Harvard School of Public Health #HarvardChan selected her as one of the top mental health content creators IN THE COUNTRY.</b></p><p><b>So yes, she has some pretty snazzy credentials, but what we really love about her is the quality, integrity and warmth behind her advice. Listen up as she talks about:</b></p><ul><li><b>Skillfully managing life’s hassles, big and small  </b></li><li><b>Finding clarity and strength in the hard times</b></li><li><b>Using the power of social media for good</b></li></ul><p><b>If you need more Dr. Berry after this episode, you can check out her book and find her on instagram and Tik Tok @drpatriceberry and on You Tube as Dr. Berry: Psychologist Responds. </b></p><p><b>Resources: </b></p><p><b>Dr. Patrice Berry’s Practice</b></p><p><a href="https://www.fourriverspsych.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.fourriverspsych.com/</b></a></p><p><b>NYT Article Social Media and Mental Health </b></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/health/mental-health-tiktok-harvard.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/health/mental-health-tiktok-harvard.html</b></a></p><p><b>Dr. Berry’s Book: Turning Crisis Into Clarity: How To Survive or Thrive in the Midst of Adversity </b></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Crisis-Into-Clarity-uncertainty/dp/1949840026" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Crisis-Into-Clarity-uncertainty/dp/1949840026</b></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:30:21#41 Finding Clarity: A Conversation with Dr. Patrice Berryfull<![CDATA[#1 Expectations and Realities (Beginner's Mind)]]>How many of you have heard that "college is the best 4 years of your life?" And sure, that can be true. But man it can throw you when the picture you had in your mind doesn't match what you deal with day-to-day. And it's lonely when you think you're the only one who's surprised by all the things college brings.

On today's episode, our guests share the expectations they had going into freshman year versus the realities they face now. We look at how "fortune telling" and going in with "expert mind" can set us up for disappointment, and we explain how cultivating a "beginner's mindset" can bring us a more balanced and healthy view of what to expect during these best years. 

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. 

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Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-11289208Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT<p>How many of you have heard that "college is the best 4 years of your life?" And sure, that can be true. But man it can throw you when the picture you had in your mind doesn't match what you deal with day-to-day. And it's lonely when you think you're the only one who's surprised by all the things college brings.<br /><br />On today's episode, our guests share the expectations they had going into freshman year versus the realities they face now. We look at how "fortune telling" and going in with "expert mind" can set us up for disappointment, and we explain how cultivating a "beginner's mindset" can bring us a more balanced and healthy view of what to expect during these best years. </p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:31:24#1 Expectations and Realities (Beginner's Mind)full<![CDATA[#17 The Art of Savoring: Learn How to Amplify the Positivity in Your Life]]>We’ve all savored a meal. You can picture in your mind. Anticipating that good bite, getting the dopamine hit when it hits your stomach. But savoring life can be just as delicious.

But what is savoring exactly? To put it simply, it’s the practice of fully feeling, enjoying and extending the positive moments and memories in our lives. 

You can savor the past (reminiscing), the future (anticipating) or the present (absorbing a good moment). Savoring is a cousin to its very (understandably) hyped cousin gratitude, which asks you to add the feeling of thankfulness to the experience. 

The skill of savoring means you need to practice it before you’re a natural at it. But the good news? It’s short and simple. And yet, this little-skill-that-could:
*increases creativity, 
*boosts happiness, 
*fends off stress, 
*and increases connection in relationships. 

With that list, why wouldn’t you practice it?

Bonus! For those of us who’ve been told “you worry too much” (Sarah raises hand), savoring might be especially helpful. People prone to anxiety often feel anxious even when they feel good. In session we might hear this as, “Things are going too well. I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.” 

We talk to a recent college graduate Felicia Rosen who studied savoring for her senior thesis. She’s a big time research assistant at the Child Mind Institute in Manhattan now, but Skidmore College is where her love of psychology research began. Felicia shares what they found when they asked students with clinical levels of anxiety to build a savoring practice. (Spoiler, it helps.) She’ll also chat about how she used savoring to help create more balance and joy in her own college experience. 

Stay tuned until the end and you’ll hear Sarah and Liz share practical ways to begin savoring the past, the present and the future. We’ll also create some savoring tools on social media so make sure to follow @collegeisfinepodcast on TikTok and Instagram if you’d like some help strengthening your savoring skills!

Resources:
https://positivepsychology.com/savoring/

For more about Felicia Rosen and Skidmore’s psychology research:
https://childmind.org/bio/felicia-rosen/
https://www.skidmore.edu/psychology/resources/index.php


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]]>Buzzsprout-11985803Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT<p><b>We’ve all savored a meal. You can picture in your mind. Anticipating that good bite, getting the dopamine hit when it hits your stomach. But savoring life can be just as delicious.</b></p><p><b>But what is savoring exactly? To put it simply, it’s the practice of fully feeling, enjoying and extending the positive moments and memories in our lives. </b></p><p><b>You can savor the past (reminiscing), the future (anticipating) or the present (absorbing a good moment). Savoring is a cousin to its very (understandably) hyped cousin gratitude, which asks you to add the feeling of thankfulness to the experience. </b></p><p><b>The skill of savoring means you need to practice it before you’re a natural at it. But the good news? It’s short and simple. And yet, this little-skill-that-could:<br />*increases creativity, <br />*boosts happiness, <br />*fends off stress, <br />*and increases connection in relationships. </b></p><p><b>With that list, why wouldn’t you practice it?</b></p><p><b>Bonus! For those of us who’ve been told “you worry too much” (Sarah raises hand), savoring might be especially helpful. People prone to anxiety often feel anxious even when they feel good. In session we might hear this as, “Things are going too well. I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.” </b></p><p><b>We talk to a recent college graduate Felicia Rosen who studied savoring for her senior thesis. She’s a big time research assistant at the Child Mind Institute in Manhattan now, but Skidmore College is where her love of psychology research began. Felicia shares what they found when they asked students with clinical levels of anxiety to build a savoring practice. (Spoiler, it helps.) She’ll also chat about how she used savoring to help create more balance and joy in her own college experience. </b></p><p><b>Stay tuned until the end and you’ll hear Sarah and Liz share practical ways to begin savoring the past, the present and the future. We’ll also create some savoring tools on social media so make sure to follow @collegeisfinepodcast on TikTok and Instagram if you’d like some help strengthening your savoring skills!</b></p><p><b>Resources:<br />https://positivepsychology.com/savoring/<br /><br />For more about Felicia Rosen and Skidmore’s psychology research:<br /></b><a href="https://childmind.org/bio/felicia-rosen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://childmind.org/bio/felicia-rosen/</a><br /><a href="https://www.skidmore.edu/psychology/resources/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.skidmore.edu/psychology/resources/index.php</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:43:40#17 The Art of Savoring: Learn How to Amplify the Positivity in Your Lifefull<![CDATA[#50 Fall into Focus: Embracing a Beginner's Mindset]]>So long sweet summer... by now many of you are back on campus. Some of you may be thrilled, others may be terrified. Whether you are a freshman or a returning student, being mindful of how your mindset may influence your academic year is a critical tool to get you off to a healthy start. 

To launch our podcast return, we thought it would be helpful to re-air one of our most downloaded episodes on the expectations versus realities of campus life.  Transitioning into the semester after summer can leave us feeling unfocused and unsure. In this episode you will hear from our guests on how cultivating a "beginner's mindset" can help bring us to a more balanced and useful way of viewing our expectations for the fall. 

Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you.

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Voice memo: (929) 500-2231

Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com

Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner

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]]>Buzzsprout-15695526Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:00:00 GMT<p>So long sweet summer... by now many of you are back on campus. Some of you may be thrilled, others may be terrified. Whether you are a freshman or a returning student, being mindful of how your mindset may influence your academic year is a critical tool to get you off to a healthy start. <br /><br />To launch our podcast return, we thought it would be helpful to re-air one of our most downloaded episodes on the expectations versus realities of campus life.  Transitioning into the semester after summer can leave us feeling unfocused and unsure. In this episode you will hear from our guests on how cultivating a "beginner's mindset" can help bring us to a more balanced and useful way of viewing our expectations for the fall. </p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Insta: @collegeisfinepodcast</p><p>Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast</p><p>Voice memo: (929) 500-2231</p><p>Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:32:39#50 Fall into Focus: Embracing a Beginner's Mindsetfull<![CDATA[#23 Why Choose Sleep Part 2: Realistic Pro Tips for Getting Great Sleep in College]]>Our last episode taught you a lot about the “why” of getting good sleep. This episode is all about the “how.” We sit down with sleep expert and clinical psychology professor, Dr. Ellie McGlinchey to help create a realistic and simple guide on how to sleep better in college. Don’t worry, she reassures us that you can still have fun in college and get the rest you need. Spoiler alert! Dr. McGlinchey is a fan of darties, napping and caffeine. Tune in to hear about:

  • What does good sleep do for us?
  • The dos and don'ts of napping 
  • How to be mindful of caffeine use
  • What to do when your sleep gets wacky 
  • How substances influence your sleep

RESOURCES: 

Dr. Ellie McGlinchey’s Practice
https://manhattantherapycollective.com/team/dr-eleanor-mcglinchey

Dr. McGlinchey thinks you should check out :
https://thenapministry.com/

Article: Sleep and Memory in College
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/need-sleep/whats-in-it-for-you/memory


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]]>Buzzsprout-12273152Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>Our last episode taught you a lot about the <em>“why”</em> of getting good sleep. This episode is all about the <em>“how.” </em>We sit down with sleep expert and clinical psychology professor, Dr. Ellie McGlinchey to help create a realistic and simple guide on how to sleep better in college. Don’t worry, she reassures us that you can still have fun in college <em>and </em>get the rest you need. Spoiler alert! Dr. McGlinchey is a fan of darties, napping and caffeine. Tune in to hear about:</p><ul><li>What does good sleep do for us?</li><li>The dos and don'ts of napping </li><li>How to be mindful of caffeine use</li><li>What to do when your sleep gets wacky </li><li>How substances influence your sleep</li></ul><p>RESOURCES: </p><p>Dr. Ellie McGlinchey’s Practice <br /><a href="https://manhattantherapycollective.com/team/dr-eleanor-mcglinchey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://manhattantherapycollective.com/team/dr-eleanor-mcglinchey</a></p><p>Dr. McGlinchey thinks you should check out :<br />https://thenapministry.com/</p><p>Article: Sleep and Memory in College<br />http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/need-sleep/whats-in-it-for-you/memory</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:26:30#23 Why Choose Sleep Part 2: Realistic Pro Tips for Getting Great Sleep in Collegefull<![CDATA[#5 Two Tried and True Ways to Combat Socially Anxious Thoughts]]>Ok, so we all agree that making friends was easier when we were younger. We were spoon fed neighborhood friends, teammates, fellow band members. Then comes college and you start from scratch. Last week we talked about the 5 ways students can struggle to make friends, and/or to keep them once they do. 

In a follow-up to Episode 4, we narrow in one of the most common friendship obstacles: worry thoughts. Two college students open up about the anxious thoughts they experience in friendships. You’ll hear them talk about:

  • Self-judgements (“I’m too shy.”)
  • fear of rejection (“I’ve never shown myself 100% to people.”)
  • indecision about which friend group to focus on (“sorority vs. freshman dorm crew?”)

Based on their stories, we offer two ways to notice, manage and reduce socially anxious thoughts. You can challenge them, and if that doesn’t work then you can “unhook” from them. You’ll hear us offer tips to our guests directly throughout the episode, but if you want to skip straight to the skill, go to 24:25.

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]]>Buzzsprout-11482749Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:00:00 GMT<p>Ok, so we all agree that making friends was easier when we were younger. We were spoon fed neighborhood friends, teammates, fellow band members. Then comes college and you start from scratch. Last week we talked about the 5 ways students can struggle to make friends, and/or to keep them once they do. </p><p>In a follow-up to Episode 4, we narrow in one of the most common friendship obstacles: worry thoughts. Two college students open up about the anxious thoughts they experience in friendships. You’ll hear them talk about:</p><ul><li>Self-judgements (“I’m too shy.”)</li><li>fear of rejection (“I’ve never shown myself 100% to people.”)</li><li>indecision about which friend group to focus on (“sorority vs. freshman dorm crew?”)</li></ul><p>Based on their stories, we offer two ways to notice, manage and reduce socially anxious thoughts. You can challenge them, and if that doesn’t work then you can “unhook” from them. You’ll hear us offer tips to our guests directly throughout the episode, but if you want to skip straight to the skill, go to 24:25.</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. <br />Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Voice memo: (929) 500-2231 <br />Email: imfinecollegepodcast@gmail.com<br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><b><br /></b><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:33:33#5 Two Tried and True Ways to Combat Socially Anxious Thoughtsfull<![CDATA[#26 Therapy Demystified Part 2: A CBT Session in Action]]>Last week we gave you a bird’s eye view of a first therapy session. Now the fun part. What does a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) therapy session look like when you start to do the work? What kinds of questions get asked? Do you need to share your deepest darkest secrets? What if you don’t *know* why you feel the way you do?

Liz and Sarah break down the key ingredients of CBT, such as:

*Looking at how thoughts, actions and our body signals work together 

*Collaborating with the student on therapy goals

*Deciding together what skills and new habits will help the student get “unstuck”

*Practicing ways to manage or reduce hard emotions that impact your life

*Exploring ways to use therapy insights in your day-to-day.

Once again, our fabulous Student Ambassador Anushka Gupta opens up for you all so you can get a glimpse into a real-life CBT session. We’re willing to bet that at least *some* of her experience will feel familiar.

RESOURCES:

Lumate Health:

https://lumatehealth.com/our-approach/about-cbt-treatment/

Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:

https://www.abct.org/get-help/symptoms-and-treatments/

SELF:

https://www.self.com/story/9-things-you-should-know-about-cognitive-behavioral-therapy


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]]>Buzzsprout-12411359Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT<p><b>Last week we gave you a bird’s eye view of a first therapy session. Now the fun part. What does a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) therapy session look like when you start to do the work? What kinds of questions get asked? Do you need to share your deepest darkest secrets? What if you don’t *know* why you feel the way you do?</b></p><p><b>Liz and Sarah break down the key ingredients of CBT, such as:</b></p><p><b>*Looking at how thoughts, actions and our body signals work together </b></p><p><b>*Collaborating with the student on therapy goals</b></p><p><b>*Deciding together what skills and new habits will help the student get “unstuck”</b></p><p><b>*Practicing ways to manage or reduce hard emotions that impact your life</b></p><p><b>*Exploring ways to use therapy insights in your day-to-day.</b></p><p><b>Once again, our fabulous Student Ambassador Anushka Gupta opens up for you all so you can get a glimpse into a real-life CBT session. We’re willing to bet that at least *some* of her experience will feel familiar.</b></p><p><b>RESOURCES:</b></p><p><b>Lumate Health:</b></p><p><a href="https://lumatehealth.com/our-approach/about-cbt-treatment/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://lumatehealth.com/our-approach/about-cbt-treatment/</b></a></p><p><b>Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:</b></p><p><b>https://www.abct.org/get-help/symptoms-and-treatments/</b></p><p><b>SELF:</b></p><p><b>https://www.self.com/story/9-things-you-should-know-about-cognitive-behavioral-therapy</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:38:37#26 Therapy Demystified Part 2: A CBT Session in Actionfull<![CDATA[#27 Undecided: How to Navigate Tough Choices in College]]>From choosing what campus you land on, to your major, and what relationships you make, college is full of difficult choices. And if you are anything like Liz, where deciding what to watch on Netflix can be too overwhelming, deciding what to do with the rest of your life seems like an impossible decision.  A recent study found that almost half of all recent college graduates regret their majors.  Research shows that unhappiness with majors and career choices is directly linked with stress and performance pressure. On top of feeling the pressure to achieve great things, there is an additional cultural message to make sure what you do with your life is something you are passionate about. The societal pressures can be harmful, causing later-in-life regrets about decisions made in early adulthood. 

In this week’s episode we sit down with Tim Klein, LCSW, one of the author’s of the book “How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond.” Tim discusses an empirically based guide to finding your personal compass to make more intentional, purpose-driven choices in college. 

Feeling lost and wanting to choose the best direction for yourself in college and life? In this episode Tim highlights:

  • The pitfalls of performance and passion mindsets
  • The definition  and benefits of a purpose mindset
  • How to begin to think about and identify core values
  • How reflecting on the past helps direct your future self

Resources:
The Purpose Lab at Boston College:
https://www.purposelabs.org/true-north-project

Dr. Belle Liang and Tim Klein’s website and book:
Howtonavigate.com

How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond
https://www.amazon.com/How-Navigate-Life-Science-Finding/dp/1250273145

Tim’s email:
Tim@howtonavigate.com


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]]>Buzzsprout-12479979Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>From choosing what campus you land on, to your major, and what relationships you make, college is full of difficult choices. And if you are anything like Liz, where deciding what to watch on Netflix can be too overwhelming, deciding what to do with the rest of your life seems like an impossible decision.  A recent study found that almost half of all recent college graduates regret their majors.  Research shows that unhappiness with majors and career choices is directly linked with stress and performance pressure. On top of feeling the pressure to achieve great things, there is an additional cultural message to make sure what you do with your life is something you are passionate about. The societal pressures can be harmful, causing later-in-life regrets about decisions made in early adulthood. </p><p>In this week’s episode we sit down with Tim Klein, LCSW, one of the author’s of the book “How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond.” Tim discusses an empirically based guide to finding your personal compass to make more intentional, purpose-driven choices in college. </p><p>Feeling lost and wanting to choose the best direction for yourself in college and life? In this episode Tim highlights:</p><ul><li>The pitfalls of performance and passion mindsets</li><li>The definition  and benefits of a purpose mindset</li><li>How to begin to think about and identify core values</li><li>How reflecting on the past helps direct your future self</li></ul><p>Resources:<br />The Purpose Lab at Boston College:<br /><a href="https://www.purposelabs.org/true-north-project" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.purposelabs.org/true-north-project</a></p><p>Dr. Belle Liang and Tim Klein’s website and book:<br />Howtonavigate.com</p><p>How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Navigate-Life-Science-Finding/dp/1250273145" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/How-Navigate-Life-Science-Finding/dp/1250273145</a></p><p>Tim’s email:<br />Tim@howtonavigate.com</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:38:39#27 Undecided: How to Navigate Tough Choices in Collegefull<![CDATA[#66 Purpose Over Pressure: How the R.E.A.C.H. Approach Builds Values, Not "Shoulds"]]>In this rebooted episode, we sit down with college students Patrick (Villanova), Ali (University of Richmond), and Paul (Providence College) to talk about the reality of transitioning into college life. Together, we unpack the gap between expectations and reality—covering everything from forming friendships to handling loneliness, navigating independence, and balancing academic and personal pressures.

We also introduce the R.E.A.C.H. toolkit, which holds the key skills students need to survive and thrive in college:

  • Realizing Your Values
  • Elevating Mental Fitness
  • Acting with Purpose
  • Creating Healthy Relationships
  • Handling Hard Things Wisely

This part one episode focuses on values—how they guide decisions, how they shift in college, and how you can use them to feel grounded through change.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why it's normal for college to be different from your expectations
  • The difference between values and “shoulds”
  • How values can shift and grow during the college years
  • Practical examples of staying true to values—even when it’s hard

Want to do a values check-in? Check out our resources page, where you can find the "What's Your Why?" tip sheet and other R.E.A.C.H. resources. 

https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/worksheets

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]]>Buzzsprout-17699203Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>In this rebooted episode, we sit down with college students Patrick (Villanova), Ali (University of Richmond), and Paul (Providence College) to talk about the reality of transitioning into college life. Together, we unpack the gap between expectations and reality—covering everything from forming friendships to handling loneliness, navigating independence, and balancing academic and personal pressures.</p><p>We also introduce the R.E.A.C.H. toolkit, which holds the key skills students need to survive and thrive in college:</p><ul><li><b>R</b>ealizing Your Values</li><li><b>E</b>levating Mental Fitness</li><li><b>A</b>cting with Purpose</li><li><b>C</b>reating Healthy Relationships</li><li><b>H</b>andling Hard Things Wisely</li></ul><p>This part one episode focuses on <b>values</b>—how they guide decisions, how they shift in college, and how you can use them to feel grounded through change.</p><p><b>What You’ll Learn:</b></p><ul><li>Why it's normal for college to be different from your expectations</li><li>The difference between <em>values</em> and <em>“shoulds”</em></li><li>How values can shift and grow during the college years</li><li>Practical examples of staying true to values—even when it’s hard</li></ul><p>Want to do a values check-in? Check out our resources page, where you can find the "What's Your Why?" tip sheet and other R.E.A.C.H. resources. </p><p>https://www.collegeisfinepodcast.com/worksheets</p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:20:12#66 Purpose Over Pressure: How the R.E.A.C.H. Approach Builds Values, Not "Shoulds"full<![CDATA[#22 Why Choose Sleep Part 1: How Sleeping Well is Critical to Thriving in College]]>A recent study showed that over 70% of college students are getting consistently less than 7 hours of sleep a night. That’s not a great number, especially when you consider that healthy sleep habits are linked to higher college GPAs. So if sleep is so important to doing well in college, why is it often at the bottom of the priority list?

Sleeping is underrated in college and is usually saved for the weekends after a long week of studying and a weekend of celebrating your academic efforts.  To make matters worse, college students are often managing a lot of responsibilities, between school, friends, family, work, and sleep seems like the only thing they can sacrifice to get it all done.  In this two part series, we talk to a college student who realized the consequences of poor sleep and got things back on track, and we talk to two sleep experts who provide all the sleep facts and tips to help make your sleep better.

In this week’s episode we sit down with Dr. Shelby Harris, a nationally renowned sleep expert who sets us straight on why we shouldn’t skimp on sleep. Make sure to follow her @sleepdocshelby for easy tips and helpful reminders. 

Books:

Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those with Depression, Anxiety, or Chronic Pain

https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Your-Mind-Get-Sleep/dp/1572246278/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T3M9YBJUEMWC&keywords=colleen+carney&qid=1675820535&s=books&sprefix=colleen+carney%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1

Good Night Mind for Teens

https://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Mind-Teens-Thoughts-Solutions/dp/1684034388/ref=sr_1_4?crid=35MC7ZNEHVK6Q&keywords=teens+sleep+book&qid=1675820648&s=books&sprefix=teens+sleep+book%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-4

Podcasts:

Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1631914841

Articles:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/melodywilding/2023/01/31/how-to-turn-your-brain-off-at-night-according-to-a-sleep-psychologist/?sh=52ee1aff3077

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/13/well/an-underappreciated-key-to-college-success-sleep.html

American Academy of Sleep Medicine:

https://aasm.org/college-students-getting-enough-sleep-is-vital-to-academic-success/




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]]>Buzzsprout-12218450Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:00:00 GMT<p><b>A recent study showed that over 70% of college students are getting consistently less than 7 hours of sleep a night. That’s not a great number, especially when you consider that healthy sleep habits are linked to higher college GPAs. So if sleep is so important to doing well in college, why is it often at the bottom of the priority list?</b></p><p><b>Sleeping is underrated in college and is usually saved for the weekends after a long week of studying and a weekend of celebrating your academic efforts.  To make matters worse, college students are often managing a lot of responsibilities, between school, friends, family, work, and sleep seems like the only thing they can sacrifice to get it all done.  In this two part series, we talk to a college student who realized the consequences of poor sleep and got things back on track, and we talk to two sleep experts who provide all the sleep facts and tips to help make your sleep better.</b></p><p><b>In this week’s episode we sit down with Dr. Shelby Harris, a nationally renowned sleep expert who sets us straight on why we shouldn’t skimp on sleep. Make sure to follow her @sleepdocshelby for easy tips and helpful reminders. </b></p><p><b>Books:</b></p><h1>Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those with Depression, Anxiety, or Chronic Pain</h1><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Your-Mind-Get-Sleep/dp/1572246278/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T3M9YBJUEMWC&amp;keywords=colleen+carney&amp;qid=1675820535&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=colleen+carney%2Cstripbooks%2C94&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Your-Mind-Get-Sleep/dp/1572246278/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T3M9YBJUEMWC&amp;keywords=colleen+carney&amp;qid=1675820535&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=colleen+carney%2Cstripbooks%2C94&amp;sr=1-1</b></a></p><p><b>Good Night Mind for Teens</b></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Mind-Teens-Thoughts-Solutions/dp/1684034388/ref=sr_1_4?crid=35MC7ZNEHVK6Q&amp;keywords=teens+sleep+book&amp;qid=1675820648&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=teens+sleep+book%2Cstripbooks%2C94&amp;sr=1-4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Mind-Teens-Thoughts-Solutions/dp/1684034388/ref=sr_1_4?crid=35MC7ZNEHVK6Q&amp;keywords=teens+sleep+book&amp;qid=1675820648&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=teens+sleep+book%2Cstripbooks%2C94&amp;sr=1-4</b></a></p><p><b>Podcasts:</b></p><p><b>Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter</b></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1631914841" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1631914841</b></a></p><p><b>Articles:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/melodywilding/2023/01/31/how-to-turn-your-brain-off-at-night-according-to-a-sleep-psychologist/?sh=52ee1aff3077" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.forbes.com/sites/melodywilding/2023/01/31/how-to-turn-your-brain-off-at-night-according-to-a-sleep-psychologist/?sh=52ee1aff3077</b></a></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/13/well/an-underappreciated-key-to-college-success-sleep.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/13/well/an-underappreciated-key-to-college-success-sleep.html</b></a></p><p><b>American Academy of Sleep Medicine:</b></p><p><a href="https://aasm.org/college-students-getting-enough-sleep-is-vital-to-academic-success/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://aasm.org/college-students-getting-enough-sleep-is-vital-to-academic-success/</b></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:27:28#22 Why Choose Sleep Part 1: How Sleeping Well is Critical to Thriving in Collegefull<![CDATA[#33 Microdose Episode Part 3: Actual vs. Hypothetical Worry]]>Now that you know the worry myths to look out for, the next step is to figure out whether your worry is actual or hypothetical. This is easier said than done. But knowing the difference is key. Why? Because knowing the difference leads you to the most effective way to manage it. We promise this will make sense once you listen. You will leave this episode with a worry decision tree to help you categorize what type of worry you are struggling with and then what action steps are most beneficial. 

Resources:
Worry Fact Sheet
https://www.abct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Worry.pdf

Self-help/CBT Treatment Books on Worry:
https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder-Evidence-Based/dp/1593850395

https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Cure-Seven-Steps-Stopping/dp/1400097665/ref=asc_df_1400097665/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312031138203&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3074624005797408493&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003430&hvtargid=pla-433828146928&psc=1


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]]>Buzzsprout-12904725Tue, 23 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT<p>Now that you know the worry myths to look out for, the next step is to figure out whether your worry is actual or hypothetical. This is easier said than done. But knowing the difference is key. Why? Because knowing the difference leads you to the most effective way to manage it. We promise this will make sense once you listen. You will leave this episode with a worry decision tree to help you categorize what type of worry you are struggling with and then what action steps are most beneficial. </p><p>Resources:<br />Worry Fact Sheet<br /><a href="https://www.abct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Worry.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.abct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Worry.pdf</a></p><p>Self-help/CBT Treatment Books on Worry:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder-Evidence-Based/dp/1593850395" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder-Evidence-Based/dp/1593850395</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Cure-Seven-Steps-Stopping/dp/1400097665/ref=asc_df_1400097665/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312031138203&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=3074624005797408493&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9003430&amp;hvtargid=pla-433828146928&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Cure-Seven-Steps-Stopping/dp/1400097665/ref=asc_df_1400097665/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312031138203&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=3074624005797408493&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9003430&amp;hvtargid=pla-433828146928&amp;psc=1</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:10:12#33 Microdose Episode Part 3: Actual vs. Hypothetical Worryfull<![CDATA[#57 Microdose on DBT’s DEAR MAN: Mastering the Art of Asking for What You Want with Dr. Sameena Groves]]>In today’s microdose episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful tools in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – the DEAR MAN skill. We welcome Dr. Sameena Groves, a clinical psychologist and DBT expert, to explore how this assertiveness technique can help navigate tough conversations, set boundaries, and communicate effectively during your college years (and beyond).

Dr. Groves walks us through the steps of DEAR MAN, which is an acronym for:

  • Describe: Lay out the facts without judgment.
  • Express: Share how the situation impacts you emotionally.
  • Assert: Ask for what you want or say no to something you don’t want.
  • Reinforce: Explain why the other person might benefit from meeting your request.
  • Mindful: Stay focused on the issue at hand, without being swayed by distractions or defensive responses.
  • Appear Confident: Deliver your request with a calm, firm, and neutral tone, even if you're not feeling 100% confident.

Dr. Sameena Groves is a cognitive-behavioral therapist in private practice in New York City, Westchester and the Zoomsphere. She helps Type A adolescents, college students and adults develop new ways to strive for a great life while doing (slightly) less, practicing self-kindness, and questioning the code of hustle culture. She believes that good therapy consists of teamwork, trying things outside of your comfort zone, being kind to yourself, and enjoying the bumpy process of personal growth. She takes her cues from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, two approaches favored by the team at College is Fine. Fun Fact: Dr. Groves and Dr. Olivo met during postdoctoral training at the NYU Child Study Center and built a private practice together over a decade ago! 

Dr. Sameena Grove's private practice: https://www.cityandcountrycbt.com/

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]]>Buzzsprout-16623944Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT<p>In today’s microdose episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful tools in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – the DEAR MAN skill. We welcome Dr. Sameena Groves, a clinical psychologist and DBT expert, to explore how this assertiveness technique can help navigate tough conversations, set boundaries, and communicate effectively during your college years (and beyond).</p><p>Dr. Groves walks us through the steps of DEAR MAN, which is an acronym for:</p><ul><li>Describe: Lay out the facts without judgment.</li><li>Express: Share how the situation impacts you emotionally.</li><li>Assert: Ask for what you want or say no to something you don’t want.</li><li>Reinforce: Explain why the other person might benefit from meeting your request.</li><li>Mindful: Stay focused on the issue at hand, without being swayed by distractions or defensive responses.</li><li>Appear Confident: Deliver your request with a calm, firm, and neutral tone, even if you're not feeling 100% confident.</li></ul><p>Dr. Sameena Groves is a cognitive-behavioral therapist in private practice in New York City, Westchester and the Zoomsphere. She helps Type A adolescents, college students and adults develop new ways to strive for a great life while doing (slightly) less, practicing self-kindness, and questioning the code of hustle culture. She believes that good therapy consists of teamwork, trying things outside of your comfort zone, being kind to yourself, and enjoying the bumpy process of personal growth. She takes her cues from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, two approaches favored by the team at <em>College is Fine</em>. Fun Fact: Dr. Groves and Dr. Olivo met during postdoctoral training at the NYU Child Study Center and built a private practice together over a decade ago! </p><p>Dr. Sameena Grove's private practice: <a href="https://www.cityandcountrycbt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.cityandcountrycbt.com/</a></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:22:49#57 Microdose on DBT’s DEAR MAN: Mastering the Art of Asking for What You Want with Dr. Sameena Grovesfull<![CDATA[#53 Microdose Episode: The Magic of Metaphors]]>By the time you have gotten to college, you have probably been exposed to metaphors.  Whether you are telling your friends "you are drowning in work" or you're sitting in an English 101 class, metaphors are literally everywhere. In this week's microdose episode, we discuss how metaphors can be important life shortcuts.  We sit down and share some of our favorites and how they're powerful tools that can help us learn and grow. 

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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-16013656Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT<p>By the time you have gotten to college, you have probably been exposed to metaphors.  Whether you are telling your friends "you are drowning in work" or you're sitting in an English 101 class, metaphors are literally everywhere. In this week's microdose episode, we discuss how metaphors can be important life shortcuts.  We sit down and share some of our favorites and how they're powerful tools that can help us learn and grow. </p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:20:26#53 Microdose Episode: The Magic of Metaphorsfull<![CDATA[#80 College in a Polarized World: Navigating Conflict with Resilience with Bob Bordone]]>Conflict on college campuses has changed—and not just because of roommates and group projects.

In this episode of College Is Fine, Everything’s Fine, we’re joined by Bob Bordone, conflict and negotiation expert, former Harvard Law School professor, and author of Conflict Resilience, for a timely conversation about how students can navigate disagreement when the stakes feel personal, political, and deeply tied to identity.

From classroom discussions and group chats to social media posts and friendships strained by global events, Bob helps us understand why conflict feels so overwhelming right now—and why avoidance has become the default coping strategy. He introduces the concept of conflict resilience, a skill that isn’t about “winning,” fixing, or resolving differences, but about staying present, authentic, and connected in the face of discomfort.

Together, we explore:

  • Why conflict avoidance feels safer—but costs us more in the long run
  • How polarization and social media amplify fear, reactivity, and disconnection
  • The difference between aggression, assertion, and avoidance
  • What “disagreeing better” actually looks like in dorm rooms, classrooms, and relationships
  • How to raise hard topics without betraying your values—or yourself
  • Why conflict resilience is a core leadership and life skill, not just a communication tactic

Bob also shares practical ways students can start building conflict resilience right now, including reframing conflict as a normal (and even connective) part of relationships and learning to sit with discomfort instead of immediately fleeing it.

If you’ve ever felt anxious about speaking up, setting boundaries, or engaging with someone who sees the world very differently than you do, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful path forward.

Links to Bob Bordone’s book Conflict Resilience and his work are below:

https://www.bobbordone.com/

https://www.bobbordone.com/books



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Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner


]]>Buzzsprout-18572758Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p><b>Conflict on college campuses has changed—and not just because of roommates and group projects.</b></p><p><b>In this episode of </b><b><em>College Is Fine, Everything’s Fine</em></b><b>, we’re joined by Bob Bordone, conflict and negotiation expert, former Harvard Law School professor, and author of </b><b><em>Conflict Resilience</em></b><b>, for a timely conversation about how students can navigate disagreement when the stakes feel personal, political, and deeply tied to identity.</b></p><p><b>From classroom discussions and group chats to social media posts and friendships strained by global events, Bob helps us understand why conflict feels so overwhelming right now—and why avoidance has become the default coping strategy. He introduces the concept of conflict resilience, a skill that isn’t about “winning,” fixing, or resolving differences, but about staying present, authentic, and connected in the face of discomfort.</b></p><p><b>Together, we explore:</b></p><ul><li><b>Why conflict avoidance feels safer—but costs us more in the long run</b></li><li><b>How polarization and social media amplify fear, reactivity, and disconnection</b></li><li><b>The difference between aggression, assertion, and avoidance</b></li><li><b>What “disagreeing better” actually looks like in dorm rooms, classrooms, and relationships</b></li><li><b>How to raise hard topics without betraying your values—or yourself</b></li><li><b>Why conflict resilience is a core leadership and life skill, not just a communication tactic</b></li></ul><p><b>Bob also shares practical ways students can start building conflict resilience right now, including reframing conflict as a normal (and even connective) part of relationships and learning to sit with discomfort instead of immediately fleeing it.</b></p><p><b>If you’ve ever felt anxious about speaking up, setting boundaries, or engaging with someone who sees the world very differently than you do, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful path forward.</b></p><p><b>Links to Bob Bordone’s book </b><b><em>Conflict Resilience</em></b><b> and his work are below:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.bobbordone.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.bobbordone.com/</b></a></p><p><a href="https://www.bobbordone.com/books" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://www.bobbordone.com/books</b></a></p><p><br /><br /></p><p>Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. </p><p>Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Tik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcast<br />Email: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Music is Deadbeats by Rex Banner</p><p><br /></p>no00:30:42#80 College in a Polarized World: Navigating Conflict with Resilience with Bob Bordonefull