Join Olivia Toomey, Alexis Witkovitz and Kate Naugle while they discuss seasonal affective disorder. This episode breaks down what seasonal affective disorder (AKA seasonal depression) can look like and how to prioritize your mental health during the changing of the seasons.

Seasonal affective disorder treatment: Choosing a light box: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298

Today Calla Martin and Kate Salva discuss their journey as emerging adults. The two invite listeners to reflect on their identities, relationships, boundaries, and more, and discuss various coping mechanisms for those that may be facing similar struggles.

Article by Dr. Tyler Jamison: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/assembly-required/202306/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-emerging-adult

Brene Brown's book, The Gifts of Imperfection: https://a.co/d/e1ivXjV

In this episode, Kate Salva and Alexis Witkovitz discuss women's empowerment with Bekah Garland, the Marketing Coordinator and Social Justice Advocate for the YWCA Westmoreland County. During the episode the YWCA's upcoming events are highlighted, and everyone joins in an intimate discussion about what women's empowerment means to them. Helpful tips to boost self-compassion and support the women around us are shared!

Helpful timestamp: the discussion surrounding women's empowerment begins at 13:50.

YWCA Website: https://www.ywcawestmoreland.org

YWCA Address: 424 N Main St, Greensburg, PA 15601

YWCA Thrift Shop is located at 221 S Maple Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601 and is open Monday-Wednesday 10-4, Thursday 10-7, and Friday-Saturday 10-4.

Today we are joined by veteran and doctoral candidate Aryanna Wagner to discuss building community right where we are. Aryanna recently opened a charcuterie business in Murrysville, PA - Board & Bites! During the episode, Aryanna discusses her background as a veteran, and shares her passion for supporting her community and building connections over food.

Check out upcoming events, order catering, and more!

B&B Website: https://www.boardandbitespgh.com⁠

B&B Instagram: @boardandbitespgh

Learn more about Aryanna's nonprofit, Rise Veterans.

Rise Veterans Website: https://www.riseveterans.com

Today Tracey Bryant joins us from Fruits & Roots! She discusses her journey with whole food, plant-based eating and the process of opening up her very own smoothie bowl and juice shop. Additionally, Tracey invites us to explore the benefits of plant-based eating. Topics covered include: whole food plant-based versus vegan, the benefits of juice cleansing, and superfoods!

Check out Fruits & Roots here: https://www.fruitsandrootsjuice.com

Explore the documentaries Tracey mentions in the episode!

• The Game Changers: https://g.co/kgs/hi5ir16⁠
• What the Health: https://g.co/kgs/kNrPRCv⁠
• Forks Over Knives: https://g.co/kgs/JFukNRx⁠

Today Calla Martin and Alexis Witkovitz are joined by Tina Capatch from Suncrest Hospice. Tina invites us to re-think what hospice is, and dispels common hospice myths. She notes that hospice care centers on comfort and dignity, and is individualized to provide emotional, social, spiritual, and physical support.

Learn more about Suncrest Hospice here: https://www.suncrestcare.com/location/pittsburgh/

Cleveland Clinic's "What is Hospice Care" article: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21673-hospice

On this episode Calla Martin joins Kate Salva to discuss art therapy and therapeutic art! As a soon-to-be graduate, Calla discusses her bachelor's education in art therapy, invites us to explore the science of art therapy, and dispels common art therapy myths.

If you're looking for an art therapist, this link may be helpful: https://arttherapy.org/art-therapist-locator/

"The Science Behind Art Therapy" article: https://medium.com/@mina_5584/the-science-behind-art-therapy-a-creative-treatment-option-f8e3006adde0

On today's episode we are joined by master's student Ives Letzo to discuss social and emotional learning! Throughout the episode we discuss creating psychologically safe, trauma-informed environments. Additionally, Ives shares his experiences working at Pittsburgh's very own Dragon's Den, and discusses experiential learning, challenge by choice, self-efficacy, and building resiliency.

Check out Dragon's Den! https://dragonsdenpgh.org/

Additional resources:

• “What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Why It Matters:” https://www.nu.edu/blog/social-emotional-learning-sel-why-it-matters-for-educators/#:~:text=Broadly%20speaking%2C%20social%20and%20emotional,values%20that%20help%20direct%20students
• “Trauma-Informed Practices and Social-Emotional Learning:” https://www.cfchildren.org/policy-collateral/one-pagers/trauma-informed-practices-and-social-emotional-learning/
• Helpful tips to practice SEL in the classroom: https://www.mhanational.org/blog/10-tips-for-classroom-social-emotional-learning