yoUr wholeHARTed living podcast Kenna

How do we make authentic connections with others in our communities-professional, personal and everything in between?  How do we sustain those connections through all of the "busyness" of life?  

This episode is a nostalgic journey for us and because our relationships began & grew in a place called "Connections".  Our very special guest is Robin Bogen (aka Robo!), Area Coordinator of Engagement and Leadership for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) and most importantly, a UHART '11 Alum!

We talk about how our relationships began when Robin was a student and have evolved into soul friendships-there are a lot of lessons & insights that we share as we talk about the bridges and barriers to building connections in our lives.

Robin offers her expertise in building campus communities and shares the wisdom (she's an deep thinker y'all) of her diverse life experiences and how she has used her challenges and triumphs to connect with students.  Enjoy this wholeHARTed conversation!

Today Karen and Kenna speak with UHart Seniors, Nida Shaikh, '20 & Jacob Lamoureux '20 AND 2x UHart Alums, Bryson Owens, '18, '20 & Bianca Ross, '19 & '20. We talk about communities - UHart specifically and more broadly college, friends, and family & what the time of COVID 19 has taken away but also given us. We also celebrate these amazing UHart grads- they represent thee B.E.S.T. of UHart and have some very wise words of wisdom for all of us! Bring your tissues because this one is emotional!! To borrow from Wicked, because we knew them, we have been changed for good - and you will be too! So grab a beverage, settle in and enjoy this episode as much as we did! Be healthy, Be well, Be wholeHARTed!

Welcome back listeners!  Episode 4, UN-balance.  We talk with Dr. Jessica Nicklin, Associate Vice President for Student Success on the concept of balance or is there even one at all?  What does it mean to have balance in our lives?  And also, we discuss if balance is a thing at all!  Join us for some fun and super informative conversation about balance! And sometimes, life just comes at you fast...(Bueller, Bueller?!).  Happy listening!  Be well, be healthy, be wholeHARTed!

Welcome back, episode 3!!  Today Karen and Kenna have the opportunity to speak with Katie Kitchens, Director of Student Services and Advising within the Center for Student Success.  We discuss the importance of adaptability in our current environments (both online and just in general), and also, what expectations of normal are you letting go today? We had a lot of fun with this one! So get cozy, set those timers and we hope you enjoy the episode!  Be well, be healthy, be wholeHARTed!

Peace

Forward. How do we move forward when we all are dealing with loss and overwhelm. In this next episode of yoUr wholeHARTed living, we talk with Dr. Nikki Hill, Clinical Psychologist for CAPS about loss, stress and the anxiety of uncertainty. Dr. Hill explains,  “Meaning Making”, and how to find your true purpose in these challenging times.  As well as other key takeaways for stress, dealing with being "naxious" (nervous and anxious) and other cool tools for coping!  We hope you enjoy the episode!  

WELCOME to youUr wholeHARTED living podcast, our first episode!  Join Kenna and Karen as they talk about expectations for the podcast and chat about their top 3 ways to just HANG IN THERE during the chaos!