HealthierU – Exploring Health

HealthierU | DIY Psychiatry

Have you ever struggled with your mental health and sought answers for your problems on the internet or social media? If so, this episode is for you, as host Lauryn Palacio dives into the complex practice of self-diagnosis in psychiatry.

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HealthierU | How Does Air Pollution Affect Our Health?

In this episode of HealthierU, Bobby Mosely Jr. tries to answer the question: how does air pollution affect our health?

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HealthierU | Is Sugar Really So Bad?

When host Kayla Barry was diagnosed with PCOS in high school, she had to give up her beloved Swedish Fish. In this episode, Kayla explores the multifaceted world of sugar, from how it functions in the body to its place in history, with help of registered dietitians and academics.

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HealthierU | We Need To Talk About Autism and Sex Ed

Public school sexual education is patchy enough to begin with, but what about students who aren’t in the mainstream classes? For people with intellectual disabilities, sexual education is lacking at best and nonexistent at worst. With a population so susceptible to misunderstanding societal boundaries and sexual violence, it is important to provide adequate sex ed. In this episode, host Adele Fegley asks, how do we do this?

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HealthierU | Why Aren’t There More Men in Nursing?

On this week’s episode, host Daniel Sung explores what keeps men from pursuing nursing as a career, and what can be done to help alleviate the shortage.

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HealthierU | What is Ikigai, and Can It Make Me Happy?

In this episode, Alexa Espinsoa explores the science of happiness, from ancient Greece to Japan and beyond. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration into the multifaceted science of happiness and practical strategies for leading a more fulfilling life.

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HealthierU | Why Is It So Hard To Spot Eating Disorders in Athletes?

Everyone knows an athlete. What is harder to know is why so many of them are at risk for developing an eating disorder: as high as 25%, according to some research. In this episode, host Meg Woodward takes a deep dive into this question with the help of an eating disorders counselor and an athlete in recovery.

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HealthierU | Can Doulas and Home Births Make Childbirth Safer for Black Women?

Maternal death rates in the Black community are alarming. Some think the solution may lie in empowering Black mothers to give birth at home, with culturally appropriate assistance offered by doulas. In this episode, host Amaris Calhoun draws on evidence-based research and interviews to explore possible solutions to this crisis that could foster a more inclusive and equitable approach to maternity care.

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