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What Helps U & I

Vandal Health Education

Join the Wellbeing Ambassadors at the University of Idaho as they talk about what Sources of Strengths help them through good times and tough times. What gives you hope, help, and strength!

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  • 12 episodes
  • Updated May 10, 2024

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  • May 10, 2024 · 24 min

    What Helps U&I: Confidence

    Hosts Elise and Koda join Vandal Bella to discuss what helps them feel confident! They discuss perception, self care, and quality friendships. Want to be on the podcast? Email amandaf@uidaho.edu to get connected!

  • Apr 28, 2024 · 20 min

    What Helps U&I: Fun

    Hosts Elise and Koda discuss ways they like to have fun as the weather warms up and finals draw nearer!

  • Apr 12, 2024 · 20 min

    What Helps U & I: Mindfulness

    Host Elise is joined by Wellbeing Ambassadors Chelsie and Manish to talk about mindfulness and positive affirmations. Tune in to see how our Wellbeing Ambassadors engage in these healthy activities!

  • Apr 1, 2024 · 18 min

    What Helps U & I: Gratitude

    Hosts Elise & Koda are joined by Senior Peer Ed Katerina as they talk about gratitude. Did you know that a gratitude practice can change your brain to be more positive? Learn more about how our Wellbeing Ambassadors incorporate this practice into their college experience!

  • Mar 1, 2024 · 19 min

    What Helps U & I Deal with Stress

    Koda and Elise are back with some great discussion about what helps them during this busy season as midterms approach. Hear about managing time, sleep, and some places and spaces on campus to relax! Want to be on the podcast? Email amandaf@uidaho.edu to get connected to the podcast team!

  • Feb 16, 2024 · 30 min

    What Helps U & I: Combatting Loneliness

    Elise & Koda (Our new hosts!) chat with Wellbeing Ambassador Miranda about how they have found ways to reduce loneliness during their time on Campus! Have you ever felt like you wanted more connections during your time here? Get some tips and tricks to connect with others and find your people!

  • Feb 2, 2024 · 15 min

    What Helps Us: Starting Off the Semester!

    Host Nina chats with Wellbeing Ambassadors Miranda and Elle as well as Vandal Mason! Learn more about what helps students start the semester off strong. They will discuss strategies and resources that help them!

  • Feb 2, 2024 · 15 min

    What Helps U & I Over Fall Break

    Nina, Miranda, and Elise discuss what helps them over breaks. Whether you are headed back home or staying in Moscow, our Wellbeing Ambassadors discuss how to stay healthy over break!

  • Jan 25, 2024 · 13 min

    What Helps U & I: Boosting Mental Health in Winter Months

    Nina, Elise, and Koda discuss a commonly used phrase during winter: Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is it? How can we boost our mental health when we may not be so excited about the weather and shorter days. As always, U of I students are encouraged to connect with our Counseling & Mental Health Center to chat with someone about any concerns you may have! Note: This episode was recorded ahead of our Wellbeing Ambassador Team enjoying practicing their strengths over winter break. We are also increasing our podcasting skills, and while we may have lost a little footage at the end, the WA Team practiced our resilience to adapt!

  • Nov 15, 2023 · 1 min

    Trailer: Welcome to What Helps U & I!

    Welcome to What Helps U & I, a podcast about hope, help, and strength on the University of Idaho Campus! Join us every other Friday as we learn how our Wellbeing Ambassadors and the Vandal Community get through the ups and downs of college. Stay tuned for our first episode, premiering November 17th! The Wellbeing Ambassador program is a group of students who are working on promoting resilience on campus with initiatives based in the Sources of Strength national program. We will be chatting each week with students about our 8 strengths that we know time and time again help folks get through the tough stuff: Family Support, Positive Friends, Mentors, Healthy Activities, Generosity, Spirituality, Physical Health, and Mental Health!