Bring the Virtual Balance

Bring balance to your life by addressing matters of the mind, body, and soul. Hosts: Izabela Cimachowska & Nisha Bhatia, PAWS Peer Mentors from the Office of Health & Wellness at Baruch College.

Bring the Virtual Balance: Diversity Talk

In this episode, co hosts Nisha, Giselle and Izabela talk about their experiences with diversity and how their upbringing and environment shaped how they view diversity today.

04-09
32:23

Bring the Virtual Balance: Semester Check In

In this episode, co hosts Izabela, Giselle and Nisha check in with each other and the audience on how they have been doing this semester so far and look back on the conversations they have had so far.

03-24
25:19

Bring the Virtual Balance S5 Episode 5: Living With Loss part II

In this episode co-hosts Izabela and Nisha speak with Catherine White from the Baruch College Counseling Center and continue our conversation about grief but this time how to actively move forward, how to build healthy habits around your loss and what to expect after your loss. 

12-20
57:02

Bring the Virtual Balance S5 Episode 3: Living With Loss part I

In this episode co-hosts Izabela and Nisha speak with Catherine White from the Baruch College Counseling Center and discuss grief - what it is, how we experience it, different reasons why we experience loss (that aren't just death loss), and much more. Stay tuned for part 2!

11-28
55:28

Bring the Virtual Balance Season 5 Episode 1: Stress - How to Manage it & How to Reduce It

In this episode of BTVB Paws Giselle and guest co-host House from TSO speak to guest speaker Dr. Amador from the Baruch College Counseling Center about some tips and ways to manage stress and how to reduce it. During this program we talked about what causes stress, how it affects students well-being, and what coping techniques are optimal.

10-25
38:45

Bring the Virtual Balance S4 Episode 4: Let's Reflect On This Season of BTVB

In this episode, co-hosts Izabela and Nisha reflect on all the topics discussed in the fourth season of Bring the Virtual Balance. Ranging form work-life balance, to confidence, to substance use and much more. Stay tuned for future seasons !

05-30
28:17

Bring the Virtual Balance S4 Episode 3: All About Substance Use and Its Effects

In this episode, co-hosts Izabela and Nisha are joined with Sarah Redfield or Red who is the Prevention Coordinator for Alcohol and Substance Abuse. We talk all about substances and their effects on our health, specifically our sleep and memory. Red mentions various ways that substances can affect our overall health, as well as advice on how to approach substances mindfully and safely.

05-27
44:14

Bring the Virtual Balance S4 Episode 2: How to be confident in the era of social media

In this episode co-hosts Izabela and Nisha are joined with Samantha Kishner - president of the club Beauty in All Sizes at Baruch College. In this episode we talk all about how to build your confidence, self love and remaining objective when it comes to social media. Samantha shares her past experiences and gives tips on how to be your best self!

05-19
53:46

Bring the Virtual Balance S4 Episode 1: How to Get Back to In-Person Life

In this episode co-hosts Izabela and Nisha are joined with guest speaker Shaurya Taparia - president of Women in Business at Baruch College where we discuss how to get back into in-person life while maintaining your work-life balance and staying healthy both physically and mentally. Shaurya discusses her own transition and gives tips and advice on how she manages to thrive and maintain her success.

04-05
33:54

Bring the Virtual Balance S3 Episode 4: Being Kind to Ourselves

In this episode of BTVB, Co-Hosts Shermeen and Parmjeet speak to Guest Speakers, Victoria Monte and Nina Lei from the Baruch College Counseling Center, about the impact negative self-talk has on our minds. This event can bring to light what being unkind to ourselves can look like and how we as individuals can move forward.

12-14
29:07

Bring the Virtual Balance S3 Episode 3: Welcoming Seasons of Change

We experience change in a variety of different ways - whether it be as the seasons go by, or when there are major and minor life changes occur, impacting our daily actions. Either way, it is important to understand and navigate these changes in a healthy manner and maintain our best levels of health and wellness. Shermeen and Parmjeet discuss this important topic with Baruch College Physician Assistant Linda Jean-Baptiste.

11-23
53:24

Bring the Virtual Balance S3 Episode 2: Giving Back to Earth: How Can We Help?

In this episode, Co-Hosts Shermeen and Parmjeet speak with the Baruch Climate Scholars Chelsea and Karla to discuss what climate change is and how students can raise awareness and participate in activities to reduce their carbon footprint and give back to our planet.

11-16
29:26

Bring the Virtual Balance S3 Episode 1: Time Management in a Dual Environment

Hosts Shermeen and Parmjeet are back with a new semester of Bring the Virtual Balance episodes! In this episode, we are joined by the Interim Associate Director of the Office of Health and Wellness, Alise Eramian, and Senior Zicklin Transfer Student Naena Thozuppadan. We discuss time management in a dual environment, from the perspectives of students and staff, who have shifted from completely online to hybrid or completely in person. 

11-02
29:31

Bring the Virtual Balance S2 Episode 3: Spring Cleaning Your Mind and Soul

Welcome back to our LAST episode for this semester! In this episode, we are joined by the Interim Associate Director of the Office of Health and Wellness, Alise Eramian, to discuss what it means to spring clean your mind and soul! You’ve probably heard of spring cleaning but have you ever spring cleaned your mind? Tune into this fun conversation to listen to what it means to be stressed, how to approach the concept of decluttering your minds, and what the benefits of spring cleaning our minds are!

05-12
35:17

Bring the Virtual Balance: Season 2 Episode 2 - Women Leaders at Baruch Campus Pt 2

Meet Bridgett Davis and Alise Eramian, two women leaders at Baruch who are making big moves on campus. In our second episode of our Women Leaders at Baruch Campus series, we will be focusing on the experiences and challenges that helped shape our speakers. 

05-05
41:11

Bring the Virtual Balance: Season 2 Episode 1 - Women Leaders at Baruch Campus Pt 1

Meet Harmony Osei and Briana Staten, two women leaders at Baruch who are making big moves on campus. Listen to our conversations about how their experiences helped them to develop the leadership skills they have today + their tips for those aspiring to also become leaders.

04-26
57:18

Weed is Legal...Now What?

Join us as PAWS Peer Mentor Shermeen talks to Baruch College Prevention Coordinator Sarah Redfield (Red) to learn more about the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in NY. This special episode on 04.20.21 (aka International Weed Day) answers your questions about what to expect with the new laws in place!

04-20
22:27

Bring the Virtual Balance Episode 3: TECHnically in a Relationship

Learn the effects of technology on work-life balance and why we should have boundaries with our tech. Guest Panelists include PA-C Linda Jean Baptiste from the Baruch College Student Health Center, PAWS Peer Mentor Shermeen Khan, and Alise, Coordinator of the Office of Health and Wellness.

12-11
57:38

Conversation Highlight Episode 2: Kat

Kat talks to us about her boundaries and how it has helped her have a better sleep.

12-11
02:28

Conversation Highlights Episode 2: Gabi

Gabi speaks about the importance of recognizing what substance you take, how you use it, and the effects of it on your body. Listen to Episode 2 of Bring the Virtual Balance now on Anchor and all podcast platforms. 

12-11
00:44

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