Words of Wellness

Words of Wellness

Considering the ways people think, speak, and write about wellness

Episodes

April 22, 2025
In this episode of Words of Wellness, we discuss strategies to combat burnout in college students, Tanisha examines the impact of technology on Gen Z’s sleep, Nathaniel looks into nonviolent communication and empathy, and Han links goal-setting strategies to brain performance. The episode delves into personal experiences, college life challenges, social wellness, and the balance...
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In this episode of Words of Wellness, we talk about topics related to spiritual wellness, perfectionism, letting go of others’ perceptions, and anxiety in college students. They explore how their first year in college has impacted their wellness, the importance of finding meaning in their endeavors, and share personal stories about their academic and career...
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In this episode of Words of Wellness, students to share their research and personal experiences on various mental health challenges faced by college students. Gracie Brown discusses anxiety in college students, Katie Dodson explores the stigma around mental health in athletes, Ethan Huztler addresses preventing academic burnout, Natalie Beisser focuses on anxiety in Generation Z,...
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In this episode of Words of Wellness, students share their insights on various wellness topics. Joseph Chin discusses the brain, physical health, and discipline while Adriana Vigil focuses on sleep in college populations. Neil Patel talks about self-confidence in health, Lainey Grant addresses heat-related fatalities in athletics, and Darsh Shaw explores the link between health...
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In this episode of Words of Wellness, host Daniel Anderson from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill delves into the ways we think, talk, and write about wellness. Featuring a special book talk, guests Ryan Oakley, Harper Sinha, William Novotny, and Tanisha discuss books that explore various aspects of wellness, including The Gifts...
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In this special Book Talk episode of Words of Wellness, host Daniel Anderson is joined by Sydney Cummings, Meg Jenkins, Arnav Garg, Andy Peta, and Manny Williams to discuss their chosen wellness books and how they relate to spiritual wellness. The episode explores themes such as overthinking, perfectionism, Taoist philosophy, and finding inner peace, while...
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This episode focuses on key themes from books like The Power of Positive Thinking, Habits of a Healthy Brain, and The Science of Introverts, among others. The participants share insights on metaphors used in wellness literature, the balance between scientific details and practical advice, and their personal connections to the books. They also critique the...
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Words of Wellness, Daniel Anderson from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosts a Book Talk with guests Joseph Chen, Darsh Shah, Neel Patel, Lanie Grant, and Adrianna Vigil. Each guest discusses insights from their chosen wellness books: The Body Keeps the Score, The Six Pillars of a Rewarding Life, Tiny Habits, Developing...
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September 12, 2023
How has our exploration of the rhetoric of wellness shaped our own practices? What are some of the highlights of the semester? What have we learned?
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September 12, 2023
How do our online habits impact our wellness? What strategies can we use to manage social media? What happens when we move from consumers to producers of online content?
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