Two students, Valerie Muzyka and Libby Ogden, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill debunking myths about college students' mental health.
Debunking...KatieBeesHive (featuring Katie B. Evans)
In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby welcome their first guest onto the pod...Katie B. Evans!
Katie is a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill who began her social media page, @KatieBeesHive, in October 2024. Her goal with this page is to shed light on navigating her mental health journey in hopes of destigmatizing conversations about mental health at large.
Coming from a small town in rural North Carolina, Katie provides a unique perspective on her mental health journey from middle school until present day and shares how her time in college/Chapel Hill has influenced this journey.
During this episode, Katie shares about her experience with therapy, the nuance in the relationship between her mental health and her faith, and the work she has done in the field.
Want more? Follow Katie @KatieBeesHive on Instagram and find Valerie and Libby @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden respectively.
1 Oct 2024
Debunking...The Post-Grad Panic
For co-hosts Valerie and Libby, "post-grad" is approaching QUICKLY!
If you too have anxiety about the uncertainty that comes with life after college graduation - this is for you.
In this month's episode, the girls debunk what they've dubbed "the post-grad panic". Valerie and Libby tackle this topic through discussing the importance of balancing being present as a senior in college while simultaneously preparing for the unknown/what comes next.
They also drive home how comparison is the thief of joy, the importance of recognizing that your path is your own, and candidly discuss gap years and how they decided that's what would be best for them to kick-off their "post-grad" years.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.
1 Sept 2024
Debunking...The Mind-Body Connection
Welcome back to DebUNCed! The girls are back from their hiatus, kicking off Season 3 with a bang!
In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby discuss the mind-body connection - a term for the two-way relationship where mind influences body and vice versa.
Inspired by recent events in both the girls' lives, this conversation unpacks the relationship between mind, body and soul and drives home the idea that mental health and physical health are equal contributors to overall well-being.
Val's recs:
Acid For the Children by Flea
Wet Sand - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.
18 Apr 2024
Debunking...Therapy
In this month's episode, Val and Libby discuss one of their most highly requested topics...therapy.
Bringing years of personal experience to the table, the girls debunk their respective journeys with therapy including how they decided to give therapy a try, the process of finding a therapist, having to find a new therapist, and knowing when to take a break from it all together.
Disclaimer: We are not professionals, what we discuss in this episode is just our personal experiences with therapy. Everyone has their own journey and own experiences. If you believe therapy would be a useful resource for you, reach out to your local counseling services to get direction and a professional opinion.
Want more? Follow us @DebUNCed on Instagram and the girls' personal accounts @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden :)
1 Feb 2024
Debunking...Breakups (but not the kind you think)
With Valentine's day right around the corner, the girls are thinking about relationships more than usual. That's why, in this month's epsiode, Val and Libby discuss friendship breakups: why they happen, how they feel, and how to move on.
Within the topic of friendships, Val and Libby unpack what "catch-up friendships" are and discuss whether they're toxic or tolerable. The girls also talk about why reevaluating your relationships is the best thing you could be doing for yourself and your wellbeing.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and our personal accounts @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.
1 Jan 2024
Debunking...Study Abroad
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! To kick off 2024, and bring and end to our hiatus, the girls have an extra special episode for you all. Libby just recently returned from her semester abroad in Prague and has so much to share about what study abroad REALLY entails.
Tune in to this month's episode to hear about where we've been, what we have planned for 2024, and the good, the bad, and the ugly of study abroad *spoiler alert! social media is fake!*
For our take on new year's and what it entails, listen to our episode "Debunking...New Year's Resolutions" from January 1, 2023.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and the girls @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden :)
1 Nov 2023
Debunking...Greek Life (pt. 2)
In this month's episode, Val and Libby continue their discussion on greek life and it's impacts on the mental health of college students in America.
During part one, Val and Libby caught you up on their summers, their transition back to school, and got into what greek life entails at a Southern college, UNC-Chapel Hill.
In part 2, the girls dive more deeply into their experiences on the "inside", providing another angle on the subject matter.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.
1 Oct 2023
Debunking...Greek Life (pt. 1)
In this month's episode, Val and Libby kick off season two with a highly requested topic - greek life and it's impacts on the mental health of college students in America.
During part one, Val and Libby catch you up on their summers, their transition back to school, and get into what greek life entails at a Southern college, UNC-Chapel Hill.
The girls explore this topic from several different angles including, but not limited to, their own experiences in panhellenic organizations and what they saw while scrolling on TikTok during the 'Bama Rush' phenomenon.
Tune in later this month for part two of Debunking...Greek Life! Check out our Instagram for updates on release date.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.
1 May 2023
Debunking...DebUNCed
On this tenth episode, and season closer, Valerie and Libby debunk and reflect on the entirety of the pod's first season. The girls go episode by episode discussing the highs, lows and everything they experienced in between as they transformed DebUNCed into what it is today.
Kicking off Mental Health Awareness month, the girls share how they are giving back to their listeners through popups, giveaways, and MORE!
For more information, and content beyond our monthly episodes, follow @DebUNCed on Instagram as well as Valerie and Libby's personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden, respectively.
Good luck on finals, have a transformative summer, and we'll see you next season!
1 Apr 2023
Debunking...Spring Cleaning
In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby discuss the ushering in of spring and how to use this time to reset. During your spring cleaning, remember to take time to declutter your mind too.
As we enter yet another period of change, Valerie and Libby chat about why change is so hard, how to process your emotions through it, and ways to begin healing and moving forward.
Libby also plugs an important event being held on April 15th that the entire Chapel Hill community can get involved in.
Want more? Follow our Instagram, @DebUNCed, and Valerie and Libby's personal accounts, @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.
1 Mar 2023
Debunking...March Madness
Amidst yet another season of change with spring break on the horizon and midterm season in full swing, Valerie and Libby encourage you all to put yourselves first and take care of yourselves. As Valerie mentions during the episode, you're with yourself 24/7/365, might as well make your mind, body, and soul a happy place to be.
In honor of Libby's birthday month, this episode is dedicated to an area of mental wellness that Libby is very passionate about...outlets and the outdoors.
As an E-Staffer for the Carolina Outing Club, Libby has channeled her lifelong love of nature into a productive and collaborative yet grounding and peaceful space. The outdoors are Libby's favorite outlet - tune in to hear more on why.
Valerie also shares her personal outlets and explains why finding and utilizing outlets are imperative to overall wellbeing - especially during the madness of march.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and our personal accounts @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.
1 Feb 2023
Debunking...Relationships
In honor of entering the month of love, this episode is dedicated to Valerie and Libby tackling relationships.
While we often think of relationships as romantic ones, they may also be with friends or with self. All types of relationships are equally important and require upkeep to continue to foster healthy ones. Valerie and Libby provide tips to do so.
The girls also highlight how to support those around you when they are stuggling with their mental health and how to navigate those tough conversations.
Grab a coffee, sit back, relax and get ready for your outlook on relationships to be changed just in time for Valentine's Day.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and Valerie and Libby's personal accounts @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden, respectively.
1 Jan 2023
Debunking...New Year's Resolutions
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
In this episode, Valerie and Libby ring in 2023 by debunking the infamous new year's resolutions and encouraging the creation of goals instead.
The girls also touch on why January is such a hard month for some and how to work through the post holiday depression and aspects of Seasonal Affective Disorder that come with it.
For more follow @DebUNCed on Instagram and Valerie and Libby @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden, respectively.
1 Dec 2022
Debunking...Balance and Burnout
'Tis the season to be BUSY.
Gearing up for the holidays can be hard - especially for all of our students out there facing a series of finals and deadlines in the way.
In this episode, Valerie and Libby address the reality of burnout and provide their own personal strategies to continue prioritizing wellness during these difficult periods of time.
Valerie highlights 12 tips from Vanessa Autrey's book, "The Art of Balancing Burnout", reiterating Autrey's commentary on why we should be more like water.
Libby shares her thoughts on Emma Chamberlain's podcast "Anything Goes", drawing attention specifically to her episode on failure and reemphasizes her message of empowerment and hope through not only the good, but the less than ideal as well.
Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed :)
13 Nov 2022
Debunking...Becoming a Twentysomething
Attention listeners. Co-host Valerie is officially a twentysomething. That's right. You heard us correctly.
As Valerie flew back to Chapel Hill last weekend, coming off of the pre-birthday celebration of her dreams, she had a lot to think about.
In this bonus episode, Valerie shares 20 things she's learned with 20 years - insight one could only create while pondering what one's life has meant to them thus far while thousands of feet in the sky.
Enjoy what Valerie has to say about birthdays, lessons learned, and why turning 20 isn't as scary as she once thought.
As always, treat yourselves with kindness & follow our pod on Instagram @DebUNCed (and the hosts themselves @ValerieMuzyka & @LibbyOgden).
1 Nov 2022
Debunking...Seasons of Change
In this month's episode Valerie and Libby discuss Valerie's favorite and least favorite concepts: passion and change, respectively.
Through their conversation, Valerie shares how she has come to terms with change and is choosing to put a positive spin on it.
Those who know their passions and those who don't will benefit equally from the thoughts and ideas shared during this episode.
As always, remember, you are not alone.
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