Pod Squad offers playlist for Winter Break

WVU Health Sciences Pod Squad has released its latest playlist for all WVU students, faculty and staff to enjoy during Winter Break. The group will not meet in December and will reconvene for its next meeting in January. This month’s selections come from the Living Beyond CancerThe Sim Cafe~, On Purpose with Jay Shetty and Smologies.

Living Beyond Cancer: Bottoms Up: The low down on all things colorectal cancer is available on Apple Podcasts, the WVU Cancer Institute website and Podimo.

The Sim Cafe~: Leading Through Mindfulness: Esmira Yusufova's Holistic Approach to Healthcare Simulation and Mindfulness is available on the Innovative SimSolutions website and wherever you listen to podcasts.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty: 10 Ways to Manage Stress & Anxiety During the Holidays is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Audible and YouTube.

Smologies: Indigenous Cooking with Mariah Gladstone is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Living Beyond Cancer podcast features insights on understanding and living beyond cancer. In this episode, “Bottoms Up: The low down on all things colorectal cancer,” guest Dr. Prashanti Atluri, a WVU Cancer Institute oncologist, discusses the significance of early detection, screening protocols and the latest advancements in treatment options. This podcast is hosted by the WVU Cancer Institute in collaboration with Mountains of Hope, Cancer Prevention and Control and the Bridge to Survivorship Program.

The Sim Cafe~ podcast is hosted by Innovative SimSolutions and features discussions surrounding innovative ideas for simulation and reimagining the use of simulation in clinical education. This episode, “Leading Through Mindfulness: Esmira Yusufova's Holistic Approach to Healthcare Simulation and Mindfulness,” features guest Esmira Yusufova, an innovative nurse educator and simulationist.

The On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast features discussions designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. In this episode, “10 Ways to Manage Stress & Anxiety During the Holidays,” Shetty guides you through ten actionable strategies for a more mindful and enjoyable holiday experience.

The Smologies podcast is kid-friendly episodes of the podcast Ologies, which covers science delights with host Alie Ward. In this episode, Indigenous Cooking with Mariah Gladstone, Indigikitchen cooking show host and environmental scientist Mariah Gladstone discusses how native foods aren’t just a part of the past, but an essential and exciting aspect of the future.

The Pod Squad is presented by Operation Blue Sky. Through Operation Blue Sky, WVU Health Sciences is creating opportunities for relationship building, creative exploration and fun. A creative, safe and happy environment creates a strong foundation for an increased sense of community, purpose and well-being.