GSP Unguarded

Drexler Alcantara joins us this episode to wrap up Season 2! We explore what it’s like from a graduate’s point of view working with students and CSUB staff. We also take a deep dive into motivation and imposter syndrome. Come join us in the Pod!

Join us in the Pod along with Darius Riggins! We discuss what it’s like on the Outreach team and we bring it back to some old school Hip-Hop. Who knew the two could relate?!

Come join us in the pod to discuss last year and reflect on the new experiences. But don’t worry we talk about the positive notes of this new year with lots of laughs, tips, and friendly banter! It’s just like we are back in the office with the whole crew welcoming you back! See you in the Pod!

This week in the pod we’re joined by the whole office! Rocky, JR, Steve, and Pam provide insight into how they are handling the new semester. They also give us some helpful tips on how to stay motivated and remain positive. See you in the pod!

“Why do you do what you do?” is a commonly asked question among strangers, employers, or even family members. Yet, why is it such a hard one to answer? We all want to have a meaning in what we do, but how do we find it? When was our ‘Aha’ moment? Maybe it was meeting the ice cream truck lady in your neighborhood or maybe it was the first time at the doctors. Join us in the pod to listen to our ‘Whys’ on why we do what we do!

Do you ever find it difficult to look on the bright side and be thankful? We get it! However, in this episode we talk about how to cultivate gratitude even when things aren’t perfect. Just in time for Thanksgiving!! Take a listen and let us know if you find the “word of the week” in this episode.

Dr. Cantrell is back with us as we discuss life lessons and student developed questions. You don’t want to miss the “realness” of this episode! Take a listen to find out how to avoid the wrong birds. See you in the pod.

You are not alone if you are feeling mid-semester fatigue. We have a very real conversation about how online courses are impacting us and how we are getting through it all. Check out podcast for some relatable content. We showed up with truth and solutions!

You won’t want to miss out on this episode where we get really real about how we get through student life as women and moms in a university. I think this one deserves a second episode. Standby for part 2. See you in the pod!

Don’t let those words scare you scholars! In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with CSUB’s Writing Resource Center Coordinator. Jacob is the Yoda of all things writing related. More than that, he’s super cool and has his finger on the pulse of what makes students (and faculty and staff for that matter) feel comfortable and supported when it comes to supporting our writing efforts. Take a listen and let us know if you are utilizing the WRC this semester!

What to do when you’re BORED. The benefit of hobbies and passion projects! We’re all trying to stay focused and positive right now. Take a listen for some ideas about how to maintain your sanity and positivity!

“Unguarded” is joined by Dr. Cantrell and we’d love to have you listen in as we discuss what he does and MOST INTERESTINGLY, who he is. You will definitely be inspired (and maybe a little surprised) by how relatable he is and how invested he is in seeing our campus THRIVE. Take a listen fellow scholars. See you in the pod.

Do you need some support to keep your wellness goals in place over the summer?? So do we!! Leah Bank shares CSUB’s SRC fitness challenge with us. You can do it from home and earn prizes at the end of the summer. Enjoy!!

Do you ever feel like waving your hands in the air and “woot-WOOTING” when powerful words come your way? Well this podcast will not disappoint. President Zelezny shares so many life lessons about education, being a mother, navigating degrees, and providing the “lift up”. Join us for a candid discussion and learn why our first female President at CSUB prefers to dance barefoot. See you in the pod.

Community Chat with Emily” Meet Emily Callahan. She is CSUB’s very own Director of Student Programming and we have some very real talk with her about how we are continuing to move through the summer and keeping our students engaged and moving forward. She’s full of energy and love for your campus, so take some time and meet us in the pod for some chat time.

Did you know that you can make your emotions more flexible? That means, like muscles, they become stronger the more flexible they are. Flexibility is a sign of strength in the body AND the mind! Join us as we discuss “emotional flexibility” and how important it is now more than EVER. Be well. Be safe. And join us for some Unguarded conversation.

No doubt this is a time of change and uncertainty and sometimes we may even have a tough time putting words to our feelings. In this podcast we are exploring grief. I know. I know. It sounds sad right? Quite the contrary friends. We come up with solutions, techniques, and mindset shifts to help us all get through this time. Steve Walsh, EOP Director, joins us as we reframe the concept of grieving and discuss how to move through the stages of grief in a healthy and safe way. Click here to listen to the fourth episode of UNGUARDED and don’t forget to follow us @csubguardians on Instagram for podcast updates!

This week we’re talking about Zoom Fatigue! With the new transition to online classes and working from home, how is Zoom affecting our physical and mental health?

We have a guest speaker this week! JR, coordinator of the CSUB Summer Bridge program, will be speaking with us on the program and its changes during Covid-19. Come and laugh with us while we catch up with our colleague and friend :)

Today, we will be discussing the importance of academic confidence and how it has shaped our lives.