Our podcast, led by students, is dedicated to exploring health and well-being at Kansas State University. We strive to bring insightful and relevant conversations to the K-State community, offering fresh perspectives and helpful information on a wide range of topics that impact personal and community wellness. Our goal is to foster learning and promote a healthy lifestyle by addressing issues that matter to students, faculty, and staff alike. Whether discussing mental health, physical wellness, nutrition, or lifestyle habits, our podcast aims to be an engaging resource for anyone looking to enhance their well-being at K-State.
Finding Fitness and Fortitude - feat. Hallie Stevens
Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness at K-State’s rec center, Hallie Stevens, and student-host Belle Chavey discuss Hallie’s experience growing up with disabilities, her journey to finding healthy fitness outlets, and how she integrated her calling to physical fitness and her future career.
Learn more about Callings by Dave Isay: https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2026/04/kstate-first-common-read-callings-david-isay.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=K-State%27s%20common%20read%20encourages%20%27Cats%20to%20find%20their%20calling&utm_campaign=KST%20Faculty/Staff%204-1-26 (https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2026/04/kstate-first-common-read-callings-david-isay.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=K-State%27s%20common%20read%20encourages%20%27Cats%20to%20find%20their%20calling&utm_campaign=KST%20Faculty/Staff%204-1-26)
K-State Rec Services: https://recservices.k-state.edu/ (https://recservices.k-state.edu/)
Mental Health Resources: https://www.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/about/student-well-being/ (https://www.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/about/student-well-being/)
26 Mar 2026
Cents and Sensibility feat. Powercat Financial
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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/powercatfinancial/)
Mental Health:
Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARES): https://www.k-state.edu/care/ (https://www.k-state.edu/care/)
Lafene Counseling & Psychological Services https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ (https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/)
Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing : https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/ (https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/)
Timely Care: https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/well-being/timelycare/ (https://www.k-state.edu/lafene/well-being/timelycare/)
Timely Care App: https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login (https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login)
13 Mar 2026
Welcome, Wildcats! An Introduction to New Student Orientation feat. Holly Gerke and Cheyenne Niblack
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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/undergrad/manhattan/enroll/orientation/)
FAQ's: https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/undergrad/manhattan/enroll/orientation/faq.html (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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/care/)
Lafene Counseling & Psychological Services https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ (https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/)
Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing : https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/ (https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/)
19 Feb 2026
The Three C's: Communication, Conflict, and Consent feat. Kim Ybarra
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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/care/)
Lafene Counseling & Psychological Services https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ (https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/)
K-State Safe App - https://www.k-state.edu/risk-safety/safe/ (https://www.k-state.edu/risk-safety/safe/)
Morrison Family Center for Student Wellbeing: https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/ (https://www.k-state.edu/center-for-wellbeing/)
16 Dec 2025
Social Media: Is It Really That Social? feat. Jocelyn Brott
Student Jocelyn Brott joins host Belle Chavey to examine social media's impact on college students, exploring observed behaviors and personal experiences in this interview.
22 Oct 2025
"ADHD Explained"- feat Sally Linton
ADHD Life Coach Sally Linton explains ADHD to student host Belle Chavey, focusing on its impact on college students and how to create more accessible academic and social environments in this interview.
3 Oct 2025
Exercise is Medicine feat. Sydney Robbins and Daniel Funk
Student Association leaders Sydney Robbins and Daniel Funk explain to host Belle Chavey how exercise improves mental health and how students can add more movement into their lives in this interview.
7 Aug 2025
"Does loneliness impact physical health?"- Dr. Michael Campbell, Lafene Medical Director
Dr. Michael Campbell explores the connection between chronic loneliness and physical health, explaining how social isolation impacts the body and how community fosters well-being in this interview with Belle Chavey.
7 Aug 2025
"Can you feel lonely in a crowded room?" - Karan Bhatia, therapist Lafene CAPS
Therapist Karan Bhatia explores chronic loneliness and its effects on mental health, as student host Belle Chavey asks about seeking support in this interview.
7 Aug 2025
"Finding belonging far from home"-Kevin Santos Flores, K-State Student Engagement
Kevin Santos Flores, Director of Student Engagement, speaks with host Belle Chavey about finding community and belonging as a first-generation student, offering insights into student resources in this interview.
7 Aug 2025
"Where do I belong in a residence hall?"- K-State housing community development team
Assistant Director Aisha Lee and Assistant Coordinators Fernanda Martinez and Rosalie Oliver explore loneliness among K-State residence hall students and its effects on well-being with host Belle Chavey in this interview.
21 May 2025
"You're Covered" feat. Special Guests Shirah and Michael Benarde from NightCap."
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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/care/)
Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ (https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/)
National Resources:
RAINN: https://rainn.org/about-rainn (https://rainn.org/about-rainn)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/ (https://www.nsvrc.org/)
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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 (https://nightcapit.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoplLlZ9D29onQCuMHWjuC1DMBGobUY0PZ3PuskVKu-XK_ofW3KB)
NightCap Social Media Pages:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightcapit/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/nightcapit/?hl=en)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightcapit?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@nightcapit?lang=en)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightCapIt/ (https://www.facebook.com/NightCapIt/)
X: @Nightcapit
Resources/Apps Mentioned in Podcast:
TASA: https://tasadot.com/ (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 (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)
7 Apr 2025
Dating in the Digital Age
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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/care/)
Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/ (https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/)
12 Mar 2025
Procrastination, Stress, and Academic Success
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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/aac/)
K-State Tutoring: https://www.k-state.edu/aac/tutoring/ (https://www.k-state.edu/aac/tutoring/)
Wellbeing Resources: https://www.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/about/student-well-being/ (https://www.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/about/student-well-being/)
27 Jan 2025
Finding Your People
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/ (https://www.k-state.edu/student-involvement/)
Orgcentral App:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orgcentral/id1607786034 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orgcentral/id1607786034)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.novalsys.kstate&hl=en_US (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://apps.apple.com/us/app/k-state-hds-mobile/id1564780793)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kstate.hdsmobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kstate.hdsmobile)
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Jocelyn Brott
Sally Linton
Sydney Robbins
Daniel Funk
Dr Michael Campbell
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