Welcome to ‘Health & Wellness Briefs’ where Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, Vice President for Health Promotion and Chief Wellness Officer at The Ohio State University, brings you monthly mini-doses of expert insights and practical tips to revitalize your health and well-being! Dive into dynamic discussions on preventing and battling burnout, enhancing your mental health, boosting your energy, fueling your body with healthy eating, and building robust wellness cultures. Join us for these informative micro-learning modules and an impactful journey towards a healthier, happier ‘U’ – because it’s all about thriving, not just surviving!
Harry Warner discusses urgent mental health challenges, including anxiety, toxic behaviors, and workplace stressors, with Dr. Megan Amaya, offering actionable strategies for emotional resilience in this interview.
1 May 2025
Spring Into Action: Boosting Your Physical Activity
In our latest episode, we explore approachable and sustainable ways to incorporate physical activity into daily life, even during the busiest seasons. Learn how simple activities — from outdoor walks to recreational sports — can have a profound impact on physical health, mental resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
We also discuss the science behind why short bouts of exercise are highly effective, how to make movement a social and enjoyable experience, and why prioritizing fitness is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself.
* Transcription (https://podcast.osu.edu/health-and-wellness-briefs/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2025/04/Ep19-Spring-into-Action-Boosting-Your-Physical-Activity-Transcript.pdf)
* Show Notes (https://podcast.osu.edu/health-and-wellness-briefs/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2025/04/Ep19.-Spring-into-Action-Boosting-Your-Physical-Activity-Shownotes-2.pdf)
26 Mar 2025
Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Active Individuals
Fuel Your Active Life: Nutrition & Wellness Tips for Every Journey
Looking to power up your workouts and optimize your well-being? In this episode of Health and Wellness Briefs: Tactics for a Better You, Dr. Megan Amaya sits down with Dena Champion, Lead Dietitian at the James Comprehensive Cancer Center, to break down the essentials of nutrition for active individuals.
What You’ll Learn:
* The key macronutrients that fuel your body and enhance performance
* Smart meal and snack choices before, during, and after exercise
* Hydration strategies to keep you feeling and performing your best
* How stress impacts your dietary habits—and what you can do about it
Why Listen? Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this episode delivers practical, science-backed insights to help you eat smarter, feel better, and stay energized. Tune in for expert tips that make healthy eating both simple and sustainable!
* Transcript (https://podcast.osu.edu/health-and-wellness-briefs/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2025/03/Ep-18-Healthy-Eating-and-Nutrition-for-Active-Individuals-Transcription-2.pdf)
* Show Notes (https://podcast.osu.edu/health-and-wellness-briefs/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2025/03/Ep18.-Healthy-Eating-Shownotes1-1.pdf)
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