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Colleen Gigante: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask For Help in College

By admin on November 7, 2025

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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Dr. Ron Goldman: Creating Empathetic Communities on College Campuses

By admin on April 23, 2025

Ronald Goldman, PhD is an award-winning psychologist, researcher, speaker, writer, and consultant. He specializes in developmental and applied psychology. His work is related to personal, emotional, and behavioral difficulties that often involve insensitive or harmful treatment of others. This focus improves individual and collective experiences. His research includes numerous contacts with mental health and medical professionals, parents, and children. Dr. Goldman’s publications have been endorsed by many professionals in related fields. His writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines, textbooks, and journals. He has been interviewed on various media programs.

In episode 563 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Goldman chose Columbia University, why he decided to write the book called “The Empathy Evolution: Preventing Violence, Racism, Political Corruption, and Mental Illness by Creating More Caring People”, why American problems such as like violence, racism, political corruption, and mental illness persist, what are the early life experiences that might be contributing to this crisis, how students begin to heal from past emotional wounds or internalized patterns that may be holding them back, how to build more empathetic communities on campus (especially in a time of such division and disconnection), how we improve the welfare of infants, children, and society, what culture can do to support improving our quality of life, one insight from this conversation that every student should consider. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xkE7PC-T_Q

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Gabe Howard: Managing Depression and Anxiety In College Students

By admin on December 17, 2024

Managing depression and anxiety in college students is possible! Gabe Howard is an award-winning speaker, author, and podcast host who is passionately dedicated to mental health advocacy while living with bipolar disorder. With over 250 keynote addresses under his belt, he has had the honor of sharing his message at esteemed venues like Oxford University and the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Gabe’s work has been featured on major media outlets such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, with over 150 appearances in news media coverage. He’s also interviewed everyone from experts and researchers to A-list celebrities on Healthline Media’s Inside Bipolar podcast – people like Dr. Phil McGraw, Alanis Morissette, and Jennette McCurdy. Gabe’s ability to talk about suicide and mental health with everyone is what makes him stand out.

In episode 525 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Gabe’s life was like before age 26 when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, what are the misconceptions around bipolar disorder, how supportive loved ones, treatment, therapy, and self-education led to recovery, what’s his favorite interview on the “Inside Mental Health” podcast, some ways to boost your self-esteem, a good conversation starter for someone with social anxiety, how college students can manage their depression or anxiety, how you can help someone who is hesitant to seek help, and how you can explain depression to your family and friends. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPJ66_V2idI

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Liah Kraft-Kristaine J.D.: What is a happiness tune up?

By admin on May 10, 2024

Are you searching for a happiness tune up? If your corporation or association is looking for a dynamic, funny speaker with a lasting influence, Liah Kraft-Kristaine, J.D. has programs on motivational leadership, communication, presentation skills, and creating wealth. Liah has spoken in nearly 500 cities on 4 continents, has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show as a guest expert, and is the author of 15 books, She is a former broadcaster on CNN, PBS, and is a former practicing attorney. Liah is the founder and director of LifeStar Academy Foundation for girls aging out of the foster care system, teaching life skills for healthy, happy adjustment to entry into a productive adult life.

In episode 457 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Liah decided to go to law school at Emory University School of Law, what she learned about the media by working as a CNN and PBS Broadcaster, how college graduates can build affordable housing quickly for themselves, what is the ASF process and how does it help with depression, and as the author of the book “30 Days to Happiness” – what is a Happiness Tune Up and how will that help with our resiliency? Enjoy!

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Dr. Drew Gold: How can we manage conflict within student organizations?

By admin on June 22, 2023

Dr. Drew Gold is Associate Professor of Management at Saint Leo University with a concentration on Emotional Intelligence, Professional and Personal Development, Strategic Planning and Innovation Management. He has an extensive background in strategic, technology, and innovation management, and finance. He’s done extensive work with athletes and students at Saint Leo University on developing and harnessing the power of emotions for improved performance. Drew can show you how you can train yourself to improve performance and relationships in all aspects of your life!

In episode 365 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Drew chose The Ohio State University for his undergraduate experience, what is the best part of being an Associate Professor at St. Leo University, what his responsibilities were as University Senate President, what approach he uses with Emotional Intelligence, what results he’s seen in student athletes by developing and harnessing the power of emotions for improved performance, what leadership skills are needed in today’s servant leaders, how do we get accountability in student organizations and stay true to the mission, how can we manage conflict within student organizations, and how we can recognize the warning signs of mental health issues in student populations. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oakb9WVmuQ

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Colleen Ryan-Hensley: What is #BingingSober and how does it help you?

By admin on April 17, 2023

Colleen Ryan-Hensley is a 10-year Navy Veteran, Sexual Assault Survivor, Mental Health Expert, and Founder of #BingingSober, a rewards-based system that enables people to develop steps, habits, and beliefs that impact their vitality. Colleen struggled with depression, alcohol abuse, and intermittent suicidal thoughts for over 20 years before she tamed her brain and turned her fight into her greatest asset. She champions for proactive mental health, and optimal wellness from a place of knowing the ways in which living with depression can be an extraordinarily rich experience when you know how.

In episode 351 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how her grandfather (Navy veteran of World War II and Korea) influenced her life, why she had an ongoing trend of drinking and depression as a teenager, what happened when she was assaulted in the Navy by two sailors that she trusted, how being sober and running helped, what she learned tending a garden in Ireland, how her life changed when she met Jeff with three small children, what it was like to be a full time caregiver for her father-in-law, how #BingingSober works (the World’s First Point System For Vitality), and her advice for living with depression and having extraordinarily rich experiences in life. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqhpExi8fHc

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Sally Raymond, LMFT: What’s your advice for students who are currently experiencing depression?

By admin on April 8, 2023

Sally Raymond, LMFT, is a practicing, longtime Marriage and Family Therapist in Southern California. She is a speaker, author, and passionate, devoted expert on the topics of life and healthy growth, suicide, and relationships. Since her son Jon’s suicide in 1991 while being licensed as a psychotherapist, Sally has directed the precise psychological insight and skills unavailable any earlier to her as a mother toward ‘reverse engineering’ what in Jon’s life experience culminated in such a tragic last choice. The task has taken her as many years as he lived. Now, her book is out, expressly written to help others thrive at every age and avoid the kind of pitfalls Jon fell prey to. Understanding the new core issue at each stage of development can help children and adults alike better steer towards greater life, wholeness, joy and fulfillment.

In episode 344 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Sally wanted to get into Marriage and Family Therapy, more about her eldest son Jon’s childhood and eventual death by suicide at age 23, Sally’s goal in writing the new book “The Son I Knew Too Late: A Guide to Help You Survive and Thrive”, learning about Sally’s volunteer work with non-profits, advice to college students experiencing depression, hopelessness or suicidality, what are the warning signs that other college students such as fraternity members or sorority members should be looking out for, and the resources available for college students and their mental health.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ym01NNSuLE

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Dr. Chris Whaley: How can we help friends and family when tragedy strikes?

By admin on April 7, 2023

Dr. Chris Whaley is an International Author, Southern Baptist Pastor, former Professional Wrestler, Actor & Motivational Speaker. Chris competed in Florida as a Pro Wrestler using the ring name “The Saint”. Whaley was trained by The Great Malenko. In the 1980s Whaley wrestled professionally in Florida and the southeastern states for 10 years, competing with the Undertaker, the Freebirds, the Ultimate Warrior, “Flamboyant” Eric Embry, “Iceman” King Parsons, and many others. His last three years he wrestled in Texas with Wild West Wrestling, WCCW and independent shows. After retiring from Professional Wrestling, he pastored 3 churches in Florida. His last 5 years he was on staff at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. Drawing on real-life experiences from both wrestling and his career as a pastor he wrote his first novel The Masked Saint. That novel turned into a movie in 2016 and won “Best Picture” at the 2015 International Christian Film Festival.

In episode 343 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how he dealt with bullying as a kid, why he decided on Palm Beach Atlantic University, how he became a professional wrestler under the name “The Saint” for 10 years, whether professional wrestling is fake and choreographed, what it was like competing with wrestlers like The Undertaker and The Ultimate Warrior, what drew him into the church as a pastor, how much of the movie was accurate where he decides to moonlight as a masked vigilante fighting injustice, how we can help friends and family when tragedy strikes, and advice for college students who are struggling right now with depression and anxiety. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ80lA8DUhc

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Sultan Deniz: What are some meditation techniques to wake up in the morning without anxiety?

By admin on October 18, 2022

Our next guest is Sultan Deniz. Almost all her life she was searching for her “more”. She tried to figure out this thing called life, hitting lots of ups and downs. Until her MORE finally found her. Sultan’s life turned upside dzown & changed completely when she came into contact with meditation. It empowered her 100% + beyond. All areas of her life changed. She became a more peaceful, calm, at ease, clear, more centered, and clearly a more fulfilled person. Empowered. The mission of her heart is to empower souls – her way. To show you how to do the same is totally available for you, and in your life.

In episode 310 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Sultan’s early career as a banker in Germany, what are 3 world philosophies she studied for a more confident, abundant, and fulfilled life, What is the role of a meditative coach, what are some gifts she received from meditation, what techniques can we use to wake up in the morning without a racing mind or anxiety, whether meditation can help us with fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and increased stress levels, what meditation can we do in 20 minutes, what are three meditative secrets to improving our relationships, and how she started writing her meditative poetry book called My Ocean of Life. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px7Lolesqbk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px7Lolesqbk

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What are we doing about depression, anxiety & other mental health issues on college campuses?

By admin on June 3, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23322677/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]In episode 252 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we have a panel discussion with Edson O’Neale (Alpha Phi Alpha), Britt Turpack (Delta Gamma), and Greg Vogt (Kappa Alpha Order) to discuss the rising cases of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues on college campuses today. We find out what’s causing the rising number of cases (especially for students of color), what we can do about this spike in anxiety and depression, how we can bring needed resources to the students, how we can make this a priority for all universities in terms of investment, how pilates, yoga, and meditation has helped students, the warning signs we should be looking for, how to have the difficult conversation with another students, how we can create a digital wellness plan, and the power of sharing our experiences.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8xd442D1lk