Trigger Warning: This episode features in depth conversations about suicide and mental health. Please listen with care.
In this episode of Active Minds, join us as we share our unfiltered stories of suicide, reflect on our own experiences with suicidal ideation, discuss the complex aftermath of attempts, and the moments in between. Our purpose here is to destigmatize suicide by having a conversation with honestly and without holding back. This is a testament to the fact that you are not alone in your experience.
Resources Mentioned: If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available!
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
The Trevor Project: Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth at 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
UNC Students: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) & Group Therapy Sessions
Your Friends: It's okay to reach out. Let them be there for you
28 Apr 2025
Self-Therapy, Real Therapy, and Everything We’re Not Saying
On this episode, we're here to discuss how and why traditional forms of therapy isn't as accessible is we'd like it to be. Between the mess and confusion of navigating the therapy process, we share some of our own personal experiences and knowledge of healing through conventional and nonconventional ways of therapy! We're keeping it real, hopeful, and a little chaotic because mental health deserves a spotlight that's digestible and fun.
20 Mar 2025
Beyond the Scale: Body Image & Self-Expression
Let’s talk fashion, body image, and all the messy feelings that come with them. Ever used clothes to hide? Ever felt wrong in your skin? We've felt the same. In this episode, we’re diving into how fashion can be both empowering and complicated, how media messes with our self-image, and what can we say to the youth to help spread the message. Plus, it’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, so we’re breaking down why these convos matter more than ever.
Hosted by Lulu Wan, Elli Parrish, Lillian Wu, and Laney Rhoad.
21 Feb 2024
Eating Disorders
Listen in to a conversation about Eating Disorders with Psychology Doctorate student researching Eating Disorders, Lauren Wash, and Neuroscience Undergraduate student, Gabrielle Groves.
Eating Disorders are complex, commonly-misconceptualized, issues that is prevalent among many populations, including college-students. This podcast serves as a platform to introduce and educate students on the topic of eating disorders, as well as provide resources to those dealing with eating disorders or disordered eating.
Article referenced in Podcast: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/eat.23709 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/eat.23709 )
13 Feb 2022
Shining a Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (ft. Dr. Rachel Frische of UNC Chapel Hill)
In our fourth episode of the Active Minds at Carolina Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Rachel Frische who is a board-certified psychiatrist and an adjunct assistant professor in the University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry. Join us as we discuss the myths surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder and how we can learn to manage our mood in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hosted by Natalie Tuinstra (Podcasting Chairperson) and Brandon Cool (Podcasting Committee Member).
24 Nov 2021
Learning How to Learn (ft. Dr. Jeffrey Greene of UNC Chapel Hill)
In our third episode of the Active Minds at Carolina Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jeffrey Greene, who is an educational psychologist here at UNC Chapel Hill. Join us as we discuss the effective (and not so effective) studying methods and how we can take control of our thoughts during our preparation for exams!
Hosted by Natalie Tuinstra (Podcasting Chairperson) and Aidan Spelbring (Podcasting Committee Member).
5 Oct 2021
Positive Psychology (ft. Dr Jones of UNCW)
In our second episode of the Active Minds at Carolina Podcast we are joined by Dr. Jones to discuss the psychology behind surviving and thriving!
12 May 2021
Introduction to Active Minds, CAPS, Self-Care, and Meds
We are proud to introduce our very first Active Minds at Carolina podcast! This podcast includes topics such as:
Active Minds (who we are), How to seek help, UNC Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS), How to be there for a friend, How to take care of yourself, Psychiatric medications.
If you or anyone you know is interested in mental health, psychology, psychiatry, active minds, self-care, and how to be a better friend and advocate, listen and share!
Also, please excuse the quality of this podcast, as it was filmed over zoom d/t Covid!
***TW: suicide, depression, anxiety, toxic friendships
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