State of Wellbeing, a podcast from South Dakota State University
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57 episodes
1 day ago
State of Wellbeing is a holistic well-being podcast to support the SDSU campus community as we strive to be a growing, high-performing, and healthy university. Episodes will cover a variety of topics from all dimensions of wellness. Whether you’re interested in managing stress and anxiety, improving study skills, or learning how to build better health habits, this podcast aims to address it all. Episodes will feature meaningful conversations with expert guests who will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful resources to improve your health and well-being.
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State of Wellbeing is a holistic well-being podcast to support the SDSU campus community as we strive to be a growing, high-performing, and healthy university. Episodes will cover a variety of topics from all dimensions of wellness. Whether you’re interested in managing stress and anxiety, improving study skills, or learning how to build better health habits, this podcast aims to address it all. Episodes will feature meaningful conversations with expert guests who will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful resources to improve your health and well-being.
Beyond the Diagnosis: A Leader's Journey Through Breast Cancer
State of Wellbeing, a podcast from South Dakota State University
31 minutes
2 weeks ago
Beyond the Diagnosis: A Leader's Journey Through Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and State of Wellbeing recognizes this month through a special episode featuring Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Michaela Willis. Dr. Willis joins us to discuss her personal journey through breast cancer. She shares candid reflections on survivorship, resilience, and the emotional toll of navigating serious health challenges while serving in a high-profile leadership role. Listeners will hear how Michaela balanced her responsibilities with self-care, leaned on her SDSU community, and found strength in vulnerability. This episode is a testament to courage, empathy, and the power of community—and a reminder to prioritize health, seek support, and embrace resilience in the face of adversity.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Reflect on the significance of modeling self-care and wellbeing as a leader.
2. Discuss how personal health challenges can impact leadership capacity, empathy, and connection.
3. Recognize the importance of support systems in fostering resilience and wellbeing during serious health challenges.
Processing Questions:
1. What part of Dr. Willis' story resonated most with you and why?
2. What role do empathy and vulnerability play in effective leadership?
3. How can leaders model wellbeing in organizations?
4. Have you ever had to balance personal health with professional responsibilities? What strategies helped you?
State of Wellbeing, a podcast from South Dakota State University
State of Wellbeing is a holistic well-being podcast to support the SDSU campus community as we strive to be a growing, high-performing, and healthy university. Episodes will cover a variety of topics from all dimensions of wellness. Whether you’re interested in managing stress and anxiety, improving study skills, or learning how to build better health habits, this podcast aims to address it all. Episodes will feature meaningful conversations with expert guests who will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful resources to improve your health and well-being.
