

UCLA LiveWell
Dr. Wendy Slusser
Dr. Wendy Slusser of UCLA's Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center interviews leading experts about new perspectives on health and wellbeing. LiveWell champions an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to health equity-- from food and climate, to social justice and emotional wellbeing. With guests like Evan Kleiman, Peter Sellars, and Bob Thurman, we've set out to explore the many facets of what it means to live well. Stop by our website to offer feedback or guest ideas, plus more to explore: https://www.healthy.ucla.edu/media/livewellpodcast/
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Apr 15, 2020 • 24min
#7: The "New Normal" with Dr. Kee Seng Chia
Join us for a conversation with the Founding Dean of the National University of Singapore School of Public Health about how we can "accept, define and delight" in the new "normal".Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Apr 7, 2020 • 34min
#6: Managing Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Bob Bilder and Dr. Nicole Green
Join us for a conversation with UCLA's Chief of Medical Psychology, Dr. Bob Bilder and Executive Director of UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services, Dr. Nicole Green about how to take care of your mental health during these uncertain times. As the co-leaders of the Semel HCI Center MindWell Pod, Nicole and Bob will also share actionable tips and available resources for you to help manage stress and anxiety in our transition into this new way of life.Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Mar 30, 2020 • 28min
#5: Social Engagement with Dr. Ted Robles
In just a short time, our lives have changed dramatically. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has challenged us all in different ways to cope, adapt, and grow. As we face this global challenge together, we are reminded that health is not an individual experience, but a collective one. As UCLA transitions to an online and virtual format, the Semel Healthy Initiative Center Continues to think outside the box and rely on science as our ally to create a culture of health. In this special series of the LiveWell podcast, we will be interviewing leaders around the world about how we can transition into this new way of life while taking care of our mental health and social well-being. We hope you enjoy! - - - - To kick off this special series,"6 feet apart," UCLA’s Professor of Psychology and co-leader of the EngageWell Pod, Dr. Ted Robles, talks about how we can stay socially engaged and support each other while we practice social distancing.Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Feb 13, 2020 • 1h 6min
#4: Empowering Communities to Thrive with Dr. D'Artagnan Scorza
Join me as I talk to D’Artagnan about his life journey and the meaningful work that he is doing in own backyard and across the country to empower people and communities to thrive.Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 4min
#3: How can we Save Patient Planet Earth? - Dr. Jonathan Fielding
#3: How can we Save Patient Planet Earth? - Dr. Jonathan Fielding by Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center at UCLAToday’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Oct 19, 2019 • 2min
LiveWell Podcast Preview
LiveWell Podcast Preview by Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center at UCLAToday’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Oct 19, 2019 • 1h 16min
#2: Stress-eating and Weight Stigma - Dr. Janet Tomiyama
Why do we crave brownies instead of fruit when we are stressed? Why are mashed potatoes and mac and cheese comfort foods instead of roasted veggies and refreshing salads? Today, Janet will answer these questions as well as unpack stress and weight stigma. She will even share tips to creating long-lasting habits for a healthy lifestyle.Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

May 10, 2019 • 60min
#1: The Neuroscience of Music with Dr. Bob Bilder
What are the origins of hearing? What is the evolutionary benefit of music? And why do we get chills when we listen to certain songs? Today, we will talk to UCLA neuropsychology expert Dr. Bob Bilder about the neuroscience behind music and its benefit for our health and wellness.Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: livewell@ucla.edu To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla


