WellCAT 101

WellCAT 101

by Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being
EducationHealth & Fitness
Season 1
Cents and Sensibility feat. Powercat Financial
Powercat Financial Executive Director Kate Mielitz and peer financial counselor Dione Ramos sit down with student host Belle Chavey to discuss all things personal finance for college students. Mielitz and Ramos tackle topics relating to spending plans, investment, financial anxiety, and how to access the financial resources available to you at K-State. Resources: Finance: Powercat Financial https://www.k-state.edu/powercatfinancial/ Mental Health: Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARES): https://www.k-state.edu/care/ Lafene Counseling & Psychological Services https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing : https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/ Timely Care: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/well-being/timelycare/ Timely Care App: https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login
S1 · E14
Mar 26, 2026
42:37
The Three C's: Communication, Conflict, and Consent feat. Kim Ybarra
Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing's Prevention Coordinator, Kim YBarra, and student host Belle Chavey discuss the dynamics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to set boundaries, and what effective communication looks like in intimate, emotional, and physical settings. Resources: Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARES): https://www.k-state.edu/care/ Lafene Counseling & Psychological Services https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ K-State Safe App - https://www.k-state.edu/risk-safety/safe/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/
S1 · E12
Feb 19, 2026
54:52
"ADHD Explained"- feat Sally Linton
First Lady of Kansas State University and ADHD Life Coach, Sally Linton, and student host Belle Chavey, discuss topics relating to what ADHD is, how it affects college students specifically, and how environments can be made more accessible academically and socially for students with ADHD. More About Sally Linton: Coach With Sally: Executive Function and ADHD Coaching: https://coachwithsally.com/ Mental Health Resources on Campus: Lafene CAPS: https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ Lafene Health Center: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/ Student Access Center: https://www.k-state.edu/accesscenter/
S1 · E10
Oct 22, 2025
46:39
Exercise is Medicine feat. Sydney Robbins and Daniel Funk
Exercise is Medicine Student Association President Sydney Robbins and Vice President Daniel Funk, with student host Belle Chavey, discuss topics related to how exercise benefits mental health, what 'Exercise is Medicine' means, and how students can incorporate more movement into their daily lives. More information about the Exercise is Medicine Student Association (EIMSA): Instagram: ksu.eimsa Next club meeting: October 14th @ 7pm in Justin 163 Next club event: Wildcat Walk for Health, October 16th at 12:15, starts at Bosco Student Plaza Exercise is Medicine OrgCentral: https://orgcentral.k-state.edu/eimsa/home/ Mental Health Resources on Campus: Lafene CAPS: https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ Lafene Health Center: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/
S1 · E9
Oct 3, 2025
30:23
"Does Loneliness Impact Physical Health?"- feat. Dr. Michael Campbell, Lafene Medical Director
Dr. Michael Campbell, Medical Director at Lafene Health Center, and student host Belle Chavey discuss the physical health perspective of chronic loneliness. Although loneliness and physical health may seem like they have very little to do with each other, this episode delves into topics including how loneliness and physical health impact each other, how chronic loneliness affects the body, and how a sense of community can improve our physical wellbeing. This episode is a part of a four-episode series discussing topics inspired by K-State’s common read for the 2025-2026 academic year, Together, by Vivek H. Murthy, MD. By shedding light on how loneliness affects K-State students, we aim to raise awareness, offer comfort, and provide resources to our audience. Mental Health Resources on Campus: Lafene CAPS: https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ Lafene Health Center: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/ Student Success Links: https://www.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/about/student-well-being/ Request Therapy Services: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/familycenter/
S1 · E8
Aug 7, 2025
1:10:14
"Can You Feel Lonely in a Crowded Room?" - feat. Karan Bhatia, therapist with Lafene CAPS
Karan Bhatia, a therapist with the Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff, and student host Belle Chavey discuss the mental health perspective of chronic loneliness. They delve into topics relating to the emotional/psychological effects of chronic loneliness, how loneliness impacts mental health issues like anxiety, and when/how to seek support. This episode is a part of a four-episode series discussing topics inspired by K-State’s common read for the 2025-2026 academic year, Together, by Vivek H. Murthy, MD. By shedding light on how loneliness affects K-State students, we aim to raise awareness, offer comfort, and provide resources to our audience. Mental Health Resources on Campus: Lafene CAPS: https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ Lafene Health Center: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/ Student Success Links: https://www.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/about/student-well-being/ WellCat Chats Event: https://orgcentral.k-state.edu/web/rsvp_boot?id=389624 Request Therapy Services: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/familycenter/
S1 · E7
Aug 7, 2025
50:05
"Finding Belonging Far From Home"- feat. Kevin Santos Flores, K-State Student Engagement
Director of Student Engagement and Belonging, Kevin Santos Flores, and student host Belle Chavey discuss topics relating to student belonging, how to find your community, and how to find community as a first-generation student at a university. This episode is a part of a four-episode series discussing topics inspired by K-State’s common read for the 2025-2026 academic year, Together, by Vivek H. Murthy, MD. By shedding light on how loneliness affects K-State students, we aim to raise awareness, offer comfort, and provide resources to our audience. Student Belonging Resources/Organisations: https://www.k-state.edu/belonging/ Mental Health Resources: Lafene CAPS: https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ Lafene Health Center: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/
S1 · E6
Aug 7, 2025
28:01
"Where Do I belong in a Residence Hall?"- feat. K-State Housing Community Development Team
Assistant Director of Academic Success and Community Development, Aisha Lee, with Assistant Coordinators for Departmental Initiatives (ACDIs) Fernanda Martinez and Rosalie Oliver with host Belle Chavey discuss topics relating to what loneliness looks like on K-State’s campus, particularly in residence halls, and how that can impact mental and physical health. This episode is a part of a four-episode series discussing topics inspired by K-State’s common read for the 2025-2026 academic year, Together, by Vivek H. Murthy, MD. By shedding light on how loneliness affects K-State students, we aim to raise awareness, offer comfort, and provide resources to our audience. More about these guests: Housing Staff: https://housing.k-state.edu/about-us/staff/housing.html Housing Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/kstatehds/?hl=en What’s an RA?: https://housing.k-state.edu/living-options/handbooks/reshall_handbookpages/knowyourstaff.html How to Get Involved! Student Programming and Involvement: https://www.k-state.edu/student-involvement/ Orgcentral App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orgcentral/id1607786034 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.novalsys.kstate&hl=en_US Housing and Dining App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/k-state-hds-mobile/id1564780793 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kstate.hdsmobile Mental Health Resources: Lafene CAPS: https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ Lafene Health Center: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/ Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/
S1 · E5
Aug 7, 2025
58:23
"You're Covered" feat. Special Guests Shirah and Michael Benarde from NightCap."
This episode features talk of subjects directly and indirectly relating to drink spiking and implications of sexual assault. Please listen at your discretion, and know that on-campus resources regarding these topics are linked here: Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) 785-532-6444 Confidential 24/7: https://www.k-state.edu/care/ Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ National Resources: RAINN: https://rainn.org/about-rainn National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/ —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special guests, sibling-duo entrepreneurs Shirah and Michael Benarde, from the brand and viral sensation Nightcap® talk with student-host Belle Chavey about their company. In this episode, they discuss how they got their start on Shark Tank, raise awareness about drink spiking and prevention, and give advice to future entrepeneurs. For more information about NightCap: NightCap Website: https://nightcapit.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoplLlZ9D29onQCuMHWjuC1DMBGobUY0PZ3PuskVKu-XK_ofW3KB NightCap Social Media Pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightcapit/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightcapit?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightCapIt/ X: @Nightcapit Resources/Apps Mentioned in Podcast: TASA: https://tasadot.com/ invisiWear Smart Jewelry: https://invisawear.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=21836054792&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21840007813&gbraid=0AAAAAC-CsrScX1OENjoEn3WzH5FHlOyeD&gclid=CjwKCAjw24vBBhABEiwANFG7y39tghtAy2lmQMuvkM_Fczh56p04IzTDivuUUD7ASiD_WnVKvFb-qhoCx3kQAvD_BwE
S1 · E4
May 21, 2025
36:21
Dating in the Digital Age
Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention Specialist, Trina Knight, and student-host Belle Chavey have a conversation about how social media influences communication, relationships, and mental health surrounding partnerships. They delve into topics regarding romantic and platonic relationship dynamics, dating app “do’s” and “don’ts”, and the phenomenon of the “situationship.” Content Disclaimer: This episode features talk of subjects directly and indirectly relating to toxic relationships, manipulation, gaslighting, red flags, and unhealthy romantic and platonic relationship dynamics. Please listen at your discretion, and know that on-campus resources regarding these topics are linked here: Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) 785-532-6444 Confidential 24/7: https://www.k-state.edu/care/ Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/
S1 · E3
Apr 7, 2025
1:07:16
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