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Colleen Gigante: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask For Help in College Featured
Don’t be afraid to ask for help in college. With over 7 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Colleen Gigante has developed a passion for helping children and families overcome mental health challenges and achieve their full potential. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology which equip her with the knowledge and skills to provide effective and evidence-based interventions for various psychological issues. Colleen has contributed to the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that promoted mental health awareness and education in the community. In episode 617 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Colleen was able to transform that pain into empowerment in her life, how college students can reconnect with their authentic selves, what mental health challenges she sees most frequently among college students, how she helps clients move from surviving to truly thriving, what colleges and fraternity/sorority leaders can do to make seeking therapy or counseling feel more normal and supported, how to use adversity as fuel for growth, and her advice for college students trying to balance authenticity with acceptance. Enjoy! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyRiyzok9a0
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Nick Stevens: Deep Conversations with Grandparents Featured
Deep conversations with grandparents are critical for so many reasons. God used an avalanche that took Nick Stevens’ daughter in 2008 to put him on a path to help dads and granddads fulfill their unique roles for their family. Building heritage is a God-given responsibility and opportunity. Nick is the author of a book coming out in early 2026 called “The Power of Granddad’s Voice: Seven Blessings Your Family Needs from You.” In episode 616 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how his experience of loneliness on campus shaped his life’s work, why loneliness is so pervasive in this generation, why he focuses on the relationship between grandfathers and grandchildren, what are some questions for deep conversations with grandparents, why young adults need these conversations, how reflecting on family heritage help them find direction during those uncertain times, what lessons from climbing mountains apply to college life and leadership, how fraternity and sorority members can apply these ideas about intergenerational wisdom within their own organizations, and how students can use the upcoming book as a tool for deeper connection in their own families. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEbdbSrEN58
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Trupti Gokani, M.D.: Getting Back in Balance Featured
Getting back in balance during stressful times is very important. We talk more about that with Trupti Gokani, M.D., an award-winning, board-certified neurologist, health & mindset coach, ayurvedic expert, and Master Practitioner of NLP, who has dedicated her life to developing a unique blend of ancient wisdom with modern approaches. By melding these approaches, she’s become a highly sought-after speaker and coach, sharing holistic wellness strategies with larger-than-life media personalities like Dr. Oz, global pharmaceutical giants, and coaching clients from all over the world. She has been a blogger for Huffington Post and served on the faculty for The Shift Network and Metagenics. She is best known for her revolutionary integrative approach to treating migraine, one of the most disabling neurological conditions, through The Zira Mind & Body Center which she founded in 2006. In episode 615 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired her to bridge Western neuroscience with Eastern Ayurvedic medicine, why stress so misunderstood – even by medical professionals, what are the three stress personality types, how students can get back in balance after stressful situations, how stress personality framework help chapters better support one another’s mental health, how the three-brain connection shows up....
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Holly Kouvo: Exercise Helps College Students Manage Stress Featured
Exercise helps college students manage stress! In 2002, certified personal trainer Holly Kouvo had a vision: to create an independent personal training company that teaches clients innovative ways to fit exercise into their daily lives. You can improve balance and strength using chairs, build strength by doing arm curls with a gallon of milk while waiting in line at the grocery store, or exercise with bands in a hotel room. Holly’s philosophy differs from the traditional “create-a-standard-routine-for-the-gym” mantra. She prides herself on creating customized programs that fit each client’s unique lifestyle. Holly takes your goals, likes and dislikes, strengths, and time constraints, and helps you to fit fitness in to your day. In episode 614 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Holly to dedicate her life to helping others “fit fitness in”, how college students in their 20s can start investing in their long-term brain and body health, some of the biggest misconceptions young adults have about aging and wellness, how exercise helps college students to manage stress, what are some simple, creative ways college students can “fit fitness in” throughout their day, how much exercise does a college student really need to see benefits, how....
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