anxiety in college – Greek University

Trupti Gokani, M.D.: Getting Back in Balance

By admin on November 4, 2025

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 in young adults dealing with burnout, her unique advice do you have for fraternity men versus sorority women in managing stress, and how students can deal with setbacks like rejection, failure, or academic stress. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBOLN1LiDNE

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Dr. Allen Lycka: Overcoming Setbacks in College

By admin on September 12, 2025

Overcoming setbacks in college is possible, and Dr. Al is here to tell you how! Dr. Allen Lycka is acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world. A pioneer in his field, he helped develop several new technologies and has spoken at podiums worldwide. In 2003, his life changed when he was misdiagnosed with ALS (formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), and given six months to live. After fighting the diagnosis, he is here today as a result of his courage and determination. Having been given a “golden ticket,” Dr. Lycka used his experience to co-author the book “The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life,” with an introduction by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jack Canfield, author of “Chicken Soup For The Soul” and “The Success Principles.” He is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker, a mentor and trainer, living a fantastic life and sharing his journey with others. In episode 598 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Al chose the University of Calgary for his undergraduate experience, how college students can overcome setbacks, how students can build a long lasting career, how students can manage stress, why giving back is so important for college students, how to build lost lasting relationships, and how to live a fantastic life. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n96PP6d_BPQ

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Chris Troutt: STOP Ignoring Your Mental Health in College, Here’s Why

By admin on November 13, 2024

Addressing mental health in college is extremely important. Today we’re talking to Chris Troutt, LMFT, a Christian family therapist who brings a unique background to her clients. She and her late husband, Burt, are parents to twelve children and have twenty-five grandchildren. Chris is a biological mother, an adoptive mother, a stepmother, and a foster mother; she brings both education and personal perspective into the therapy session. Chris believes strongly in systems theory and in the power of God working in a person’s life. It is her desire to help others during their journey. Chris specializes in Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs, Trauma and Attachment Disorders. Her work with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is especially meaningful to her as a parent of a child diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Chris has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, Tennessee. Chris is the co-founder and CEO of the Papillion Center for FASD with offices in Gallatin, Tennessee and Paducah, Kentucky. She speaks nationally and internationally on Understanding Children and Families from Hard Places, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

In episode 517 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and why Chris is so passionate about it, what are the realities of neuro-biological outcomes for trauma in a child’s life, what opportunities there are to heal after that trauma at a young age, common signs that a college student might need to seek help for their mental health, how students can manage the pressure of social media while maintaining a healthy self-image, how students can develop resilience and cope with rejection, advice on dealing with imposter syndrome, tips for managing test anxiety or performance stress, and how students learn to set boundaries with friends, family, and professors to protect their mental health. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5BixEP_uCI