Wellness Weekly

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Produced by The Daily UW, Norah Alhindi and Isobel Williamson dive deep into topics that they think should be mainstream when it comes to wellness and health. Each episode, they pick a Wellness article and talk to the writers and sources from it to get the bigger picture. They want this podcast to be a safe space for everybody, and they are so happy you’re here.

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Early Burnout

Apr 16 2022 21 mins

Week 3 of the quarter and you’re already feeling burnout? Join Norah and Isobel as they reflect on strategies they’re using to overcome their own early burnout.

Spring Resets

Apr 09 2022 19 mins

Spring quarter is a unique transitional time for a lot of students, and with the added lift of the mask mandate there are a lot of out-of-control factors that we are adapting to. Join Norah and Isobel as they reflect on all the different ways this transitional period can affect our mental health.

Supporting Your Friend’s Mental Wellness

Mar 04 2022 21 mins

Norah and Isobel have a conversation about how to support friends’ mental health and what that can look like. They talk about key aspects of productively providing support to a friend and they reflect on the best support they’ve received from a friend.

The Hidden Struggles of Periods

Feb 26 2022 20 mins

Join Norah and Isobel as they discuss some hidden struggles of getting a period. They talk about their personal experiences in seeking medical assistance, feeling invalidated in their struggles, how that affects both their physical and mental wellbeing.

The Struggles of Being a Woman in STEM

Feb 19 2022 41 mins

Join Norah and Isobel as they engage in a vulnerable conversation with Prof. Hanna Jordt about some of the unique challenges women in STEM have to face.

The Nuances of Therapy

Feb 12 2022 22 mins

Join Norah and Isobel as they discuss the more questionable aspects of therapy that nobody talks about or acknowledges, shading capitalism for playing a part in the creation of some of those questionable aspects.

New Years & Mental Health

Jan 14 2022 25 mins

Join Norah and Isobel as they discuss how new years time can affect our mental health. They talk about how to approach this new year season differently by shifting perspective and setting healthier intentions.

The Uneven Playing Field of Getting Mental Health Accommodations

Dec 04 2021 34 mins

Norah and Isobel discuss what it’s like to navigate your way through the DRS to get accommodations for a mental health disability and the hurdles that one faces in that journey. They highlight how the current system to get accommodations exacerbates many social inequalities and upholds systemic barriers to education.

The Art of Breaking Down

Nov 12 2021 25 mins

Sit down with Isobel and Norah in a conversation around the importance of processing a mental breakdown.

Staying Grounded

Oct 29 2021 18 mins

Join Norah and Isobel as they walk through a couple of meditative exercises in an effort to stay grounded and help you find peace through this stressful midterm season.