WellCAT 101

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

Associate Director of New Student Orientation (NSO), Holly Gerke, NSO Logistics Intern, Cheyenne Niblack, and student-host Belle Chavey discuss all things New Student Orientation! From what NSO is and what orientation leaders do to heartwarming stories of their own experiences, Holly and Cheyenne highlight the importance of how programs like NSO help students settle in for a fresh start. Resources: New Student Orientation: Register Here: https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/undergrad/manhattan/enroll/orientation/FAQ's: https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/undergrad/manhattan/enroll/orientation/faq.html 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/

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/

First-year student Jocelyn Brott and student host Belle Chavey discuss topics relating to social media, how social media usage affects college students, and what both of them have observed in their behaviors and experiences with it. More about topics talked about in this video: Is Your Phone Rewiring Your Brain? Live Well Be Well Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoyEJ0WD99g Low Dopamine Morning routine: https://www.usemotion.com/blog/low-dopamine-morning-routine#:~:text=Excessive%20screen%20time,in%20both%20children%20and%20adults. 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/

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/

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.eimsaNext club meeting: October 14th @ 7pm in Justin 163Next club event: Wildcat Walk for Health, October 16th at 12:15, starts at Bosco Student PlazaExercise 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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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: @NightcapitResources/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

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/

Assistant Director of the Academic Achievement Center Luke Matulewicz and K-State student tutor Kailee Irvin with student-host Belle Chavey discuss topics relating to academic inhibitors like procrastination and stress, and their methods of overcoming them. For more information about these topics and the Academic Achievement Center, check out these resources! Academic Achievement Center: https://www.k-state.edu/aac/ K-State Tutoring: https://www.k-state.edu/aac/tutoring/ Wellbeing Resources: https://www.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/about/student-well-being/

K-State Students Kieran Boeger and Emmett Spaw with student-host Belle Chavey discuss topics relating to finding community in college, making friends, and their experiences of balancing mental health and wellbeing with their social lives in this first episode of WellCAT 101! For more information about these topics, check out these resources! 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