Megan Meyer, MPH, RD, on Wellness and Healthy Living

Eliminating Weight Stigma with Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD

In this episode, I talk with Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD, from the Department of Health Sciences at NAU. Dawn is a Professor at Northern Arizona University. She teaches courses in nutrition education and behavior change counseling and has experience implementing and directing university-based health coaching programs. Dr. Clifford conducts research and is an accomplished speaker in the areas of motivational interviewing and non-diet approaches to health and wellness. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and is the author of 5-Minute MI: Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Health When Time is Short and co-author of Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness.

Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• A helpful infographic that defines weight stigma: https://obesitycanada.ca/oc-news/leveling-the-chronic-disease-playing-field-on-world-obesity-day/
• An important article on weight stigma and health: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-018-1116-5?optIn=true
• An article from 2006 by Puhl and colleagues on the experiences of stigma: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1038/oby.2006.208
• A useful website on Weight Bias and Stigma from the UConn Rudd Center:https://uconnruddcenter.org/research/weight-bias-stigma/
• A podcast that is centered around reducing weight stigma and advocating for a non-diet, weight inclusive approach: https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych
• A book that provides an overview of the health harms of weight stigma along with practical tips for redirecting away from diet culture and towards an anti-diet approach: https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison
• A professional organization to join for those who are passionate about promoting the Health At Every Size paradigm and ending weight stigma: Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH): https://asdah.org/
• Health Coaching available at NAU: www.nau.edu/ucan

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Diversifying the Outdoors with Angie Elgin

In this episode, I talk with Angie Elgin from NAU Campus Recreation. While the pandemic has shifted her current responsibilities, she is committed to educating others about the importance and value of our wild spaces and making space for more diversity in the outdoors. 

Feel free to reach out to Angie with questions! Her email is [email protected]

Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

NAU Campus Rec 

Hikes Across Arizona 

Outdoor Equipment Co-Op

Outdoor Cookbook

Outdoor Inclusive Instagram Accounts: 

@unlikelyhikers: diverse outdoor community and hiking group for the underrepresented hiker

@Pattiegonia: queer environmentalist building community around climate and bringing drag and diversity outdoors

@she_movesmountains: climbing and backpacking empowering women and gender minorities

@queertrailservice: Building inclusive community to dismantle systemic barriers in trail work and the outdoors

@themirnavator: inspiring women and plus-size individuals to explore the outdoors

@intersectionalenvironmentalist: Environmental resource hub, exploring intersections of social and environmental justice

@she_colorsnature: Hiking, Anti-Racism, Low waste

@teresabaker11: Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge

@coping.through.climbing: Adaptive climber and accessibility advocate

@adaptiveadventures: provides progressive outdoor opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities

@rongriswell: outdoor adventurer and environmental enthusiast

@vasu_sojitra: Diversity educator and advocate in the outdoors

@Spoutfitter: First black-owned outdoor gear shop in America

@womenwhoexplore: Supporting women and the environment, and promoting female empowerment in the outdoors

@diversityinadventure: uniting people of all identities via the outdoors

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Battling Food Insecurity on College Campuses with Azah and Kristen

In this episode, I talk with Kirsten Morale and Azah Quach. Azah is a recent NAU grad! She oversees the free campus food pantry, Louie's Cupboard, and assists with other emergency services. Kristen is also a recent NAU grad and is the Sustainability Specialist for Campus Dining. Listen in as we explore the issue of food insecurity, how it relates to sustainability, and what resources are available for those who may be struggling with food insecurity. 

Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Louie's Cupboard 

Flagstaff Family Food Center

Campus Dining 

Food Insecurity Webpage 

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Megan Meyer, MPH, RD, on Wellness and Healthy Living

In this episode, I talk with Megan Meyer - a member of NAU Campus Health Services and campus dietitian. We dig into what wellness really means, tips for physical and mental health, and wellness resources on campus. 

Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Live Well NAU Website

Lumberjack Cookbook 

Campus Rec Virtual Fitness 

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