Habits Healthy Lifestyle Center

Health disparities impact communities daily. The disparities stem from inequitable differences in disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health in socially disadvantaged populations.

We will discuss health disparities with local experts. Dr. Abebe and Dr. Renbarger will discuss their research on health disparities, and Pastor Neil Kring and Executive Director of Whitely Community Council,  Ken Hudson, will share the challenges they face within the community.

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Sleep is vital to our well-being but can be challenging to come by. Studies indicate over 50 million people in the US have a sleep disorder, and over 100 million people of all ages report not getting enough restful sleep. 

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Aubrey Shell, a clinical psychologist at IU Health specializing in sleep disorders and cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia. Dr. Shell will discuss common issues she sees in her practice and how she helps her patients get a better night's rest. 

Podcast Director Dr. Doll also rejoins this episode to discuss her journey with sleep and how she has overcome her acute insomnia diagnosis. 

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Happy one-year anniversary to Habits Podcast! 

To commemorate our one-year episode, we are discussing with experts why the podcast was created: The Healthy Lifestyle Center.  

The Healthy Lifestyle Center, or HLC, often referred to, is a free clinic on the Ball State University campus that offers adults free health services and fitness classes. Built in 2017, the HLC has been going strong for five years. 

Learn more about the HLC with our guests, Tiffany Norman and Dr. Shannon Powers. 

Tiffany Norman is currently a grad student and student clinician at the HLC, pursuing her master's degree in social work. After obtaining her MSW, she hopes to get her clinical license and go on to do therapy and case management in a community mental health setting.

Dr. Shannon Powers is an associate professor of fitness at Ball State and currently assists in supervising student clinicians and grad students at the HLC clinic. Dr. Powers is also the Director of Cardinal Wellness, a community partner with the HLC that offers Zumba and Fitness classes in Muncie Community. 

Listen to what they have to say about the impact of the HLC and the services currently offered. 

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Holidays can be the most stressful time of year. Join us as we speak with two experts about common holiday stressors and the best ways to deal with them in a safe and healthy manner. 

Dr. Bowman is a licensed physiologist and counseling and social psychology professor at Ball State. She has previously served as president of the Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. 

Dr. Brasel is an associate professor of accounting at Ball State;  her primary area of research is behavioral auditing, including auditor decision-making and auditor legal liability. 


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As we observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, our episode features insightful discussions with Dr. Lynn Witty, Outreach Coordinator at the Healthy Lifestyle Center, and Destiny Cherry, Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy at Ball State. Join us as they share their expertise and perspectives on lung health and tobacco cessation. 

Dr. Witty is a former pulmonologist and is now a dedicated tobacco cessation counselor at the Healthy Lifestyle Center. Dr. Witty passionately advocates for raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and vaping, embodying a commitment to community education."

Destiny Cherry is the Health Advocate Director at Ball State. Destiny and her team aim to educate students about harmful substances and champion prevention and harm reduction initiatives across campus. 

October marks Bone and Joint Awareness Month.  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Bryant Keirns, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Ball State University, and  McKayla Tucker, a 3rd-year Ph.D. at the University of Indianapolis. 

Dr. Keirn's research focuses on the relationship between diet and lifestyle factors. He provides insight into how nutrition and diet affect bone health. He gives us tips on how to maintain healthy bones and overall gut health.  To contact Dr. Keirns about any of his research or to become a participant in one of his upcoming studies, contact him at bryant.keirns@bsu.edu

McKayal Tucker is in her final year as a Ph.D. student studying physical therapy at the University of Indianapolis. As a soon-to-be physical therapist, McKayla discusses healthy habits in movement and how to combat common issues associated with bone and joints as we age.