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Ep. 15 – Stand-Up Comedy and Wellness with Emerson Jacob
Aerospace Engineering graduate student, Emerson, joins the Wellness Collective podcast. We dive into his path to stand-up comedy and how he thinks about wellness.
Instagram: @emersonjsb (https://www.instagram.com/emersonjsb/)
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or know someone you would like to hear on the pod, please let us know!
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
30 Sept 2024
Ep. 14 – Thomas Galluccio, Class of ‘25
Second year MBA candidate, Thomas Galluccio, joins the Wellness Collective podcast. We dive into his journey into investment banking and the challenges he faced regarding health and wellness.
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or know someone you would like to hear on the pod, please let us know!
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
15 Sept 2024
Ep. 13 – Christian Enciso, Class of ‘25
Christian is the founder of IntroFit, a health and wellness app. Over the summer he worked on features for the IntroFit MacroTracker. He did this without any prior coding experience by making the most of generative A.I. Christian talks about the challenges of prioritizing health and wellness as an entrepreneur with no clearly defined work schedule.
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or know someone you would like to hear on the pod, please let us know!
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
8 Sept 2024
Ep. 12 – Welcome Back! Fall 2024
Who we are, what we do, and why we do it.
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone you would like to hear on the pod, please let us know!
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
21 Apr 2024
Ep. 11 – Connor Hunerfauth, McCombs Class of ‘24
Second year MBA candidate, Connor Hunerfauth, joins the Wellness Collective podcast to talk about how he approaches health and wellness.
00:00 – Intro.
00:30 – Connor’s background in the Canadian Armed Forces and path to McCombs.
14:00 – Favorite workouts and cold plunges.
17:35 – Nutrition.
19:30 – Work/Life Balance.
21:20 – Favorite actionable advice he has received.
22:45 – Lessons learned at McCombs.
24:45 – Why Connor took a leadership role at the Wellness Collective.
29:00 – Outro.
Connor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorhunerfauth/
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
14 Apr 2024
Ep. 10 - Madison Regan, McCombs Class of ‘25
First year MBA candidate, Madison Regan, joins the Wellness Collective podcast to talk about wellness and adjusting to life at McCombs.
00:00 – Intro.
00:50 – Madison’s Background and path to McCombs.
04:30 – Thoughts on wellness and the importance of mental health.
12:15 – First year at McCombs.
25:35 – Outro.
Madison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-r-regan/
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
7 Apr 2024
Ep. 9 – Mayukha Avasarala, McCombs Class of ‘25
First year MBA candidate, Mayukha Avasarala, joins the Wellness Collective podcast to talk about wellness and some challenges she faced as an international student starting the MBA.
00:00 – Intro.
00:50 – Mayukha’s Background and path to McCombs.
04:20 – Common challenges international students face.
11:05 – First semester of the MBA.
17:00 – Thoughts on wellness – being in balance.
25:35 – Outro.
Mayukha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayukha-avasarala/
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
1 Apr 2024
Ep. 8 – Georgia Kouros, McCombs Class of ‘25
First year MBA candidate, Georgia Kouros, joins the Wellness Collective podcast to talk about nutrition, fitness, and mental health.
00:00 – Intro.
00:30 – Georgia’s background.
03:30 – Greek Culture, Nutrition and Sleep Habits
12:40 – Olive Oil and Healthy Fats
21:30 – Fitness
30:30 – Mental Health
32:50 - Outro
Georgia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-kouros/
Georgia’s Recommended Greek Olive Oil: https://www.amazon.com/Spitiko-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil/dp/B005QSCBWG
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
24 Mar 2024
Ep. 7 – Marshall Stouffer, McCombs Class of ‘25
First year MBA candidate and former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, Marshall Stouffer, joins the Wellness Collective podcast to talk about the importance of creating a culture that supports mental health.
00:00 – Intro.
00:30 – Marshall’s background.
01:40 – Mental health on the USS John S. McCain after the collision and loss of lives.
09:30 – Creating a culture that prioritizes mental health.
14:30 – Importance of a support network.
18:30 – Life at McCombs.
21:15 – Global Connections trip to Italy & final thoughts.
29:33 - Outro
Marshall’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallstouffer/
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
17 Mar 2024
Ep. 6 – Robert Allen, McCombs Class of ‘25
First year MBA candidate Robert Allen joins the Wellness Collective podcast to discuss his path from flying the Cobra for the USMC to McCombs and how he prioritizes health and wellness. He also describes why he loves yoga.
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Fire department program in college and path to USMC OCS
08:15 – Mind over body
09:45 – Flight School
15:50 – Mindset in the military that translates well to the MBA
18:00 – Yoga and travelling to India to become a certified instructor
30:00 – Wellness is hard work
34:05 - Outro
Recommendations -
The Miracle of Mindfulness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mindfulness-Introduction-Practice-Meditation/dp/0807012394
Secular Buddhism Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lbH5Ulpvc9hyLmyoj1UUF?si=10f6651d18184872
Robert’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bridgforth-allen/
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
25 Feb 2024
Ep. 5 – Barrett Loseke, McCombs Class of ‘25
First year MBA candidate Barrett Loseke joins the Wellness Collective podcast to discuss his path from professional baseball to McCombs and how he prioritizes health and wellness.
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – From professional baseball to MBA
04:00 – Engineering background and time management
07:00 – Mental aspect of baseball and how it translates to life
15:00 – Fitness routine
17:35 – Nutrition
20:20 – Support Network in MBA
24:15 – Final thoughts and outro
Barrett’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettloseke/
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
18 Feb 2024
Ep. 4 – Nanci Espinoza, McCombs Class of ‘25
First year MBA candidate, Nanci Espinoza, joins the Wellness Collective podcast to discuss her thoughts on health and wellness. Nanci was in the U.S. Marine Corps and then worked in finance prior to coming to McCombs to pursue her MBA.
00:00 – Intro.
00:45 – Nanci’s background and why she chose to pursue an MBA
04:20 – How Nanci stays healthy
09:25 – Benefits of CrossFit and the group aspect of fitness
13:30 – Nutrition
18:45 – Mental Health
22:45 – Final thoughts and outro
Nanci’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanciespinoza/
McCombs Wellness Center Counseling: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/about/life-at-mccombs/wellness-center/#d.en.38993
11 Feb 2024
Ep. 3 – Brian Aninzo, McCombs Class of ‘24
Second year MBA candidate, Brian Aninzo, joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on health and wellness. Brian was an U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer prior to McCombs and is a double longhorn! He is an avid practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and talks about all the benefits that come with learning jiu-jitsu.
00:00 – Intro.
00:45 – Brian Aninzo’s background as a Naval Officer and why he chose to pursue an MBA.
02:40 – Life in the Navy on a Littoral Combat Ship and healthy habits.
11:55 – Nutrition.
15:00 – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
25:00 – Mental health.
30:10 – Outro.
4 Feb 2024
Ep. 2 - Dylan Bester, McCombs Class of '25
Dylan Bester joins Mike and Todd to discuss his thoughts on health and wellness. Dylan is a first year McCombs MBA candidate from South Africa and Co-President of the MBA Soccer Club.
00:00 – Intro.
00:50 – Dylan Bester’s background and why he chose to pursue an MBA.
02:15 – Why Dylan chose to move to the U.S. from South Africa.
04:45 – Focusing on health and wellness.
07:20 – Todd asks Dylan how faith impacted his wellness.
12:05 – Living life abundantly.
13:50 – Wellness techniques.
18:45 – MBA Soccer Club.
22:40 – How soccer supports his mental health.
25:40 – “Go-to” meal during the week.
28:15 - Outro
23 Jan 2024
Ep. 1 - Todd Thurston, McCombs Class of '25
The first episode of the Wellness Collective at McCombs podcast features Todd Thurston! Todd is a first year MBA candidate from Virginia who played professional polo and worked in real estate investing prior to McCombs. He talks about some of the challenges he has faced over his life and how focusing on wellness has helped him overcome them. We also talk about the importance of staying physically active, and Todd’s thoughts on nutrition.
00:00 – Intro
01:10 – Todd Thurston’s background and why he chose to pursue an MBA.
06:15 – How Todd approached wellness when transitioning out of professional polo.
09:20 – Wellness resources
11:55 – How Todd handled the struggles of the MBA admissions process.
15:30 – Wellness challenge while playing polo at the University of Virginia.
20:10 – Why stay physically active?
26:40 – Nutrition
30:45 – Final thoughts and outro
Todd’s Influential People:
Lewis Howes - https://lewishowes.com/
Rich Roll - https://www.richroll.com/
Todd’s Recommended Books on Self-Development:
1. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
3. You are a Badass
4. High Performance Habits
5. Mastery by Robert Green
6. The Secret
7. Atomic Habits
8. School of Greatness by Lewis Howes
9. Why your Twenties Matter
10. Letter’s to a Young Athlete by Chris Bosh
11. You are Here (2022)
12. The Body Keeps Score (2022)
13. Dopamine Nation (2022)
14. Happy Days (2022)
15. Greenlights (2021)
16. Think Like Monk (2022)
17. Defining Decade (2022)
Todd’s Recommended Podcasts:
1. Finding Mastery
2. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
3. The High Performance Podcast
4. The Rich Roll Podcast
5. The School of Greatness
6. Compete Like a Champion
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