PAWdcast

Let's talk about SEX! Tune in as Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Eugenia Vang and Raymart Catacutan engage in a great discussion on sex, sex education, and all the things we didn't learn along the way.

Throughout the PAWdcast we share about sexual health services offered by the Student Health and Counseling Center such as birth control consultation and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) testing and treatment. We also share where you can find FREE condoms throughout campus and how to order your personalized KISS Kit. We also introduce Fresno Barrios Unidos as a community resource to support your continued sex education.

In this episode of the PAWdcast, Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Abby Canales and Ernesto Mandujano-Belman talk about this concept of senioritis or that lack of motivation that hits close to graduation. We'll explores ways to fight off senioritis, reminding yourself of your "why," and resources to make the journey easider for you.  

Throughout the PAWdcast we highlight the services provided by the Career Development Center and want to encourage our listeners to learn more. 

In this episode of the PAWdcast, Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Deanna Trieu and James Rosales engage in a conversation about the experience of coming out and explore how allies can respond, show support and create safe spaces for members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Throughout the PAWdcast we share about services offered by the Cross Cultural and Gender Center at Fresno State, including the availability of affinity rooms, weekly Queer Talks and other events, the Q Clothing Closet, and Gender and Identities 101 training, and more. 

Finding the time and motivation to eat healthy and move your body isn't easy. In this episode of the PAWdcast, Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Kevin De La Cruz and Kyla Esqueda share ways they make fitness and nutrition FUN and campus resources to support you on your journey. 

Throughout the PAWdcast we share about many resources linked below:

• Student Rec Center: Fresno State's on campus gym, which you have already paid for in your tuition.
• Intramural Sports: A fun way to move your body, compete and connect with peers.
• Student Cupboard: A free food and hygiene pantry for current enrolled students.
• CalFresh: A nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need.

Let's face it, being a college student is expensive! In this episode of the PAWdcast, Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Joy Xiong and Sarah Garner share ways they personally reduce expenses, save for the "wants" and the needs, and use campus resources to support their financial wellness.

Throughout the PAWdcast we share about many resources linked below:

• Student Cupboard: A free food and hygiene pantry for current enrolled students. 
• CalFresh: A nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need.
• Scholarships: Students can apply for 2023-24 scholarships by March 2, 2023. 
• DISCOVERe Device Loaner Program: Students can borrow Wi-Fi hotspots and other devices to increase accessibility.
• Money Management Center: Improving the financial well-being of students through education, financial counseling, tools, etc. 

Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Deanna Trieu and Raymart Catacutan share their passion and personal interest in addressing health disparities among ethnic communities. Learn how you can be a part of creating positive change in the world around you. 

We often hear the word "relationships" and immediately assume a romantic relationship. In this episode Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Abby Canales and Kyla Esqueda broaden the framework by which we view relationships and discuss ways to grow and develop new relationships while at Fresno State. 

We often talk about wellness as being something you achieve, but in reality it truly is a journey.

Join Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Ernesto Mandujano-Belman and Eugenia Vang as they share moments from their own wellness journey and challenge some of the assumptions we often make about wellness. 

Who we are and how we identify greatly influences how we view mental health and take action on our mental health. 

In this episode of the PAWdcast, Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) James Rosales and Karla Cabrera Lopez dive into their various identities, the stigmas faced, and ways their decision to seek help influenced their day to day life. 

If you are looking for support, explore some of the resources linked below:

• Not sure what to expect in counseling? Read more, here.
• Learn about opportunities to connect with your peers in group counseling, here.
• Sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Try meeting with one of our Project HOPE Case Managers, here.
• Access drop-in mental health support Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., here.
• Explore your identity with the support of the Cross Cultural and Gender Center, here.
• If you are in crisis, help is available. Dial 9-8-8 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor who can help.

So often we think of wellness as having to be these big actions and behaviors, when in reality there are so many small steps we can take each day to improve our well-being. Hear from Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) Joy Xiong and Kevin De La Cruz what simple tools they use to start and end their days with wellness. 

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