DebUNCed

Valerie Muzyka and Libby Ogden
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Two students, Valerie Muzyka and Libby Ogden, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill debunking myths about college students' mental health.

  1. 01/06/2025

    Debunking...KatieBeesHive (featuring Katie B. Evans)

    In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby welcome their first guest onto the pod...Katie B. Evans!   Katie is a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill who began her social media page, @KatieBeesHive, in October 2024. Her goal with this page is to shed light on navigating her mental health journey in hopes of destigmatizing conversations about mental health at large. Coming from a small town in rural North Carolina, Katie provides a unique perspective on her mental health journey from middle school until present day and shares how her time in college/Chapel Hill has influenced this journey. During this episode, Katie shares about her experience with therapy, the nuance in the relationship between her mental health and her faith, and the work she has done in the field.   Want more? Follow Katie @KatieBeesHive on Instagram and find Valerie and Libby @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden respectively.

    1h 4m

  2. 10/01/2024

    Debunking...The Post-Grad Panic

    For co-hosts Valerie and Libby, "post-grad" is approaching QUICKLY! If you too have anxiety about the uncertainty that comes with life after college graduation - this is for you. In this month's episode, the girls debunk what they've dubbed "the post-grad panic". Valerie and Libby tackle this topic through discussing the importance of balancing being present as a senior in college while simultaneously preparing for the unknown/what comes next. They also drive home how comparison is the thief of joy, the importance of recognizing that your path is your own, and candidly discuss gap years and how they decided that's what would be best for them to kick-off their "post-grad" years.   Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.

    55 min

  3. 09/01/2024

    Debunking...The Mind-Body Connection

    Welcome back to DebUNCed! The girls are back from their hiatus, kicking off Season 3 with a bang! In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby discuss the mind-body connection - a term for the two-way relationship where mind influences body and vice versa. Inspired by recent events in both the girls' lives, this conversation unpacks the relationship between mind, body and soul and drives home the idea that mental health and physical health are equal contributors to overall well-being.   Val's recs: Acid For the Children by Flea Wet Sand - Red Hot Chili Peppers   Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.

    53 min

  4. 04/18/2024

    Debunking...Therapy

    In this month's episode, Val and Libby discuss one of their most highly requested topics...therapy. Bringing years of personal experience to the table, the girls debunk their respective journeys with therapy including how they decided to give therapy a try, the process of finding a therapist, having to find a new therapist, and knowing when to take a break from it all together.   Disclaimer: We are not professionals, what we discuss in this episode is just our personal experiences with therapy. Everyone has their own journey and own experiences. If you believe therapy would be a useful resource for you, reach out to your local counseling services to get direction and a professional opinion.   Want more? Follow us @DebUNCed on Instagram and the girls' personal accounts @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden :)

    51 min

  5. 02/01/2024

    Debunking...Breakups (but not the kind you think)

    With Valentine's day right around the corner, the girls are thinking about relationships more than usual. That's why, in this month's epsiode, Val and Libby discuss friendship breakups: why they happen, how they feel, and how to move on.  Within the topic of friendships, Val and Libby unpack what "catch-up friendships" are and discuss whether they're toxic or tolerable. The girls also talk about why reevaluating your relationships is the best thing you could be doing for yourself and your wellbeing. Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and our personal accounts @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.

    49 min

  6. 01/01/2024

    Debunking...Study Abroad

    HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! To kick off 2024, and bring and end to our hiatus, the girls have an extra special episode for you all. Libby just recently returned from her semester abroad in Prague and has so much to share about what study abroad REALLY entails. Tune in to this month's episode to hear about where we've been, what we have planned for 2024, and the good, the bad, and the ugly of study abroad *spoiler alert! social media is fake!*   For our take on new year's and what it entails, listen to our episode "Debunking...New Year's Resolutions" from January 1, 2023.   Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and the girls @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden :)

    1h 4m

  7. 11/01/2023

    Debunking...Greek Life (pt. 2)

    In this month's episode, Val and Libby continue their discussion on greek life and it's impacts on the mental health of college students in America. During part one, Val and Libby caught you up on their summers, their transition back to school, and got into what greek life entails at a Southern college, UNC-Chapel Hill. In part 2, the girls dive more deeply into their experiences on the "inside", providing another angle on the subject matter.    Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.

    40 min

  8. 10/01/2023

    Debunking...Greek Life (pt. 1)

    In this month's episode, Val and Libby kick off season two with a highly requested topic - greek life and it's impacts on the mental health of college students in America. During part one, Val and Libby catch you up on their summers, their transition back to school, and get into what greek life entails at a Southern college, UNC-Chapel Hill. The girls explore this topic from several different angles including, but not limited to, their own experiences in panhellenic organizations and what they saw while scrolling on TikTok during the 'Bama Rush' phenomenon. Tune in later this month for part two of Debunking...Greek Life! Check out our Instagram for updates on release date.   Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.

    43 min
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Two students, Valerie Muzyka and Libby Ogden, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill debunking myths about college students' mental health.

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  • Creator
    Valerie Muzyka and Libby Ogden
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    DebUNCed