The Wellness Check Podcast

This week Bebe and Myles discuss the options OSU students have to get free safer sex supplies on campus. Along with this, they talk about what products are available, how they are used, and how effective they are. Whether you know a ton about barriers or are just finding out they exist, this episode is a great resource to get to know how to use certain products and where to get them! For OSU safer sex supplies: https://cape.oregonstate.edu/Prevention/sexual-health Information on dental dams: https://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/Dental-dam-use.html Information on barriers and birth control: https://www.bedsider.org/birth-control

This week, Myles and Bebe discuss the way stalking shows up in the popular media we consume. From TV to social media, different ideas that normalize stalking are common. In this episode, they challenge these norms and discuss how they can be harmful.

This week Myles and Bebe look into violence prevention within athletics. They interview a member of Beaver Advocates, a student-led group that works to support their teams through active bystander training, community outreach, trauma informed care, and so much more!

This week Myles and Bebe interview an advocate at CAPE to gain insight on the services they provide. In this episode they specifically discuss how to get support in stalking situations, and how to be a good ally to a friend who may be experiencing stalking. Resources: Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE): https://cape.oregonstate.edu/ Safe, confidential support and resources through CAPE: 541-737-2030. Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) https://cardv.org/ CARDV 24-Hr Crisis & Support Line: 541-754-0110 Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County (SASS): https://sass-lane.org/

This week Bebe and Myles dive deep into what Stalking Prevention and Awareness Month is. In this episode they highlight important historical figures in stalking prevention efforts, and explain why this work is so important.

This week, Miles and Bebe talk to a friend about their experience getting an IUD at student health services. Tune in to hear all about some of the resources that can be found on the OSU campus. Links to resources: • CCare: https://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/clinical-services/oregon-contraceptive-care • Dam Delivery: https://cape.oregonstate.edu/Prevention/sexual-health • SHS Privacy policy: https://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/policies-and-guidelines/privacy-and-confidentiality • Birth control information https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control

On this week’s episode of Give a Dam with CAPE, Bebe and Miles talk about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They discuss what’s important about this month, and the history of DVAM. Tune in to hear about some of the important historical figures that worked to make this month possible!

This week, we have the first episode of the Give a Dam podcast, formerly known as the Wellness Check. In this episode, Bebe welcomes our new host, Miles, while they talk about the newly formed CAPE team, and the new direction of the podcast.

This week we say Goodbye to Cici :( She will be leaving the OSU community in a few weeks, but before she goes we need to ask her a few more questions! Listen to learn about Cici’s experiences at OSU, her future goals and aspirations, and the parting message she offers to you, the lovely listeners.

Content Warning: In this episode we will be discussing how to prevent interpersonal and gender-based violence. We know that trauma is pervasive, its impact is deep and this impact shapes the life of folks impacted in various ways over time. Trauma can lie dormant, and can then surface in unexpected ways at moments that are also unexpected. If you chose to listen to this week’s podcast episode, please ensure your prioritize self-care, and reach out to confidential resources if needed: OSU’s confidential advocacy team can be reached at: (541) 737-2030 or survivoradvocacy@oregonstate.edu. You may also make an online appointment at https://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/sarc This week, Bebe and Cici dive into the basics of preventing interpersonal and gender-based violence in our communities, and give you tips on what you can do to help build a community free of violence. Resources Oregon SATF. (n.d.). SATF Comprehensive Prevention Toolkit. Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force. Retrieved March 24, 2022, from https://oregonsatf.org/satf-comprehensive-prevention-toolkit/ Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force. (2022). Part 2: Addressing the Root Causes of Abuse (Abuse Prevention 101 Series). YouTube. Retrieved March 24, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPv_Ixa7rqo&list=PLEZezUDldyPUsuDnVhMXMiQp_Yu2H7FBQ&index=2. Oregon State University. (2022). Beavs Give a Damn Presentation. Lecture. University of Wisconsin. (n.d.). Sexual Assault Awareness Month. University of Wisconsin Women's Resource Center. Retrieved March 24, 2022, from https://uwm.edu/womensresourcecenter/saam/

This week, Cici and Bebe talk about the importance of setting boundaries. They focus on what boundary setting looks like in work/life balancing, and in interpersonal relationships. If you’re curious about how you can improve your boundary setting, take a listen!

Episode 47: Let’s Introduce the SARC Team Part II by OSU Student Health Services

During the month of SAAM, Cici and Bebe want to introduce OSU’s SARC team to the campus community! This two-part episode series is meant to get-to-know the SARC team and understand more about what services they offer. In today’s episode, Cici and Bebe are joined by Allison Riser who is the Interim Director of Survivor Advocacy and Interpersonal Violence at OSU. She mentions a lot of amazing services SARC offers for survivors, so take a listen!

Episode 45: Guided Meditation by OSU Student Health Services

This week, Cici and Bebe invite Kate Gallagher, the Director of Contemplative Studies at OSU, to provide students with a free guided meditation, and ask her to talk about her own journey with mindfulness and meditation. Because there was so much to talk about, we decided to split this week’s content into two episodes! One episode will be an interview with Kate and the other will solely be a guided meditation.

Cici and Bebe discuss the act of destigmatizing therapy with Bonnie Hemrick, the Assistant Director of Mental Health Promotion from OSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Cici and Bebe ask Bonnie about where stigma comes from and how we can collectively push back against it. If you are wanting to access CAPS services below are links to the following services: CAPS website: counseling.oregonstate.edu Kognito Training (student-to-student version): beav.es/ZD3 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text OREGON to 741741

Cici and Bebe discuss the importance of distinguishing between positive and negative self-talk. As we enter finals season, it’s vital to keep a positive frame of mind going into exams. Remember, you got this!

Episode 41: Let’s Talk About Safe Genital Hygiene by OSU Student Health Services

You’ve probably heard of it before: social media can take a serious toll on your mental health. But, not everyone is ready to hit delete and cut themselves off of it entirely. In this week’s episode, Cici and Bebe update you on the latest research regarding the effects of social media, and provide you with tips supported by science that can help you increase benefits and decrease harm in your scrolling.

This week, Cici and Bebe give the rundown on self-efficacy: what it is, why it’s important, and where it comes from. Remember, you got this!