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We are excited to re-release our podcast series featuring Peter Sellars as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This episode takes us back to a very different Olympic Games in ancient Greece, and offers insights some core aspects of culture and unity across human history. Happy listening!  Original release date: February 16, 2023.  Why were snakes at the original Olympics? How are the arts and sports intimately connected? How did the Greek tragedy come to be? We cover all of these questions in Part 1 of our Special 2 Part Interview  with Peter Sellars.  Peter, with his gift of storytelling, takes us on a journey to the Olympics in ancient Greece, where health, theater, and the arts were of equal importance in this celebration of togetherness. Fast forward to today, we look at how arts and sports are both lifelong commitments to navigating struggle in thrilling, liberating, and uniting ways. Visit our website to explore other episodes, suggest guests, provide feedback, or invite Wendy to be a guest on your podcast!  Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

"If only I had a brain!" exclaimed the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. Well, he may not have one, but you do. We all do, and optimizing Brain Health may be the most important step we can take to preserve our humanity through intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense. On this episode of the LiveWell podcast, host Dr. Wendelin Slusser sits down with Dr. Helen Lavretsky, a renowned geriatric integrative psychiatrist, Professor in Residence at UCLA, and Director of the Late Life Mood, Stress, and Wellness Research Program. They ask the question: What makes us human and why is that important? From the soul to the brain, they break down the significance of Brain Health and the Brain Economy and provide an array of suggestions for strengthening individual and collective wellbeing.  In this episode, we discuss: How the Brain Health Economy initiative places Brain Health and human and climate resilience at the center of 21st-century economic and social landscapes. Why international bodies like the G7, G20, and UN are focusing on brain capital to address planetary health, workforce wellbeing, and AI. Practical Wellbeing Tools, including simple, accessible strategies for everyday practice. Resources Mentioned: Semel HCI Center UCLA LiveWell Podcasts featuring empathy, storytelling and compassionBook: Living From the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening by Dr. Helen Lavretsky App: UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARK) App Organization: UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

We are excited to re-release Dr. Emily Falk's podcast series which explores storytelling as a lever for deeper human connection & understanding and how we make decisions & form value sets. Her book, What We Value, is now out in paperback due to popular demand! We highly recommend purchasing a copy and hope you find our conversation with Dr. Falk deepens the reading experience. Happy listening!  Original air date: March 2025. Welcome back for Part 2 and a sneak peek into Emily Falk's upcoming book, What We Value?  Curious about why we make the choices we do? Want to explore how to make more intentional and fulfilling decisions?  In our latest LiveWell episode, Emily Falk unpacks her groundbreaking research in neuroscience, psychology, and communication. Through personal stories and compelling research, she shares: - What makes an effective message and how ideas spread - How to be a more effective communicator - The key ingredients for happiness and well-being Tune in and discover how to approach everyday life with insights from a neuroscientist and a storyteller’s lens. There’s much to reflect on and put into action! More information on her book and to pre-order:  https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324037101 Catch Part 1 here - https://healthy.ucla.edu/media/livewellpodcast/ep-83/ - where we discussed her research and collaborations exploring key brain systems that influence what we choose and why we choose, our behaviors and forming a value system, and the power of storytelling. Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

We are excited to re-release Dr. Emily Falk's podcast series which explores storytelling as a lever for deeper human connection & understanding and how we make decisions & form value sets. Her book, What We Value, is now out in paperback due to popular demand! We highly recommend purchasing a copy and hope you find our conversation with Dr. Falk deepens the reading experience. Happy listening!  Original air date: March 2025. Our latest episode of LiveWell is a two-parter with guest Dr. Emily Falk and a preview to her upcoming book, What We Value.  An expert in the science of behavior change, Dr. Falk is a Professor of Communication, Psychology, Marketing, and Operations, Information, and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Vice Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication. In episode 1, we discuss her research and collaborations exploring key brain systems that influence what we choose and why we choose, our behaviors and forming a value system, and the power of storytelling. In episode 2, we get a preview of her upcoming book, What We Value, and go deeper into her research in neuroscience, psychology and communication. Through personal stories and research studies, she examines what makes certain messages influential, how and why ideas spread, what makes an effective communicator and what are key ingredients for happiness and well-being.  For those curious about why we choose the things we do, how to explore ways to make more intentional and rewarding choices, and methods of changing behavior and opening perspectives – approaching daily decisions with a neuroscientist and storytelling lens – there’s much to ponder and put into practice.  Enjoy this first episode, part 2 will be re-releasing in two weeks!  Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

What does it take for an athlete to make it to the Paralympic or Olympic games? In our latest LiveWell Podcast episode, we explore the world of elite athleticism through the sport of fencing. As it turns out, training to compete in the most important sporting event of your life takes a lot more than simply achieving peak physical performance. Which is where Dr. Derek Plonka comes in. Physical therapist, acupuncturist, competitive fencer, and volunteer medical staff member for USA Fencing, Dr. Plonka provides medical care that supports these high-level athletes as they work to achieve their dreams. He sits down with us to detail the ins and outs of the fast-paced sport and the logistical realities of providing medical care at large scale national athletic events. We learn what it takes to get these fencers and parafencers to the 2028 Games physically, mentally, and emotionally. We also glean a number of holistic lessons on competition itself that are applicable to just about everyone. In this episode we discuss:  Breaking down the target areas, movement speeds, and technical mechanics of foil, épée, and sabre fencing. How different personalities gravitate toward a specific fencing sword based on behavioral traits. How mindset, letting go of losses, and maintaining emotional equilibrium are the key for an athlete’s success. Why building a platform of physical self-sufficiency helps athletes achieve their goals for healing and succeeding. Resources Mentioned: World Fencing League: A global fencing organization providing contemporary, viewer-friendly professional fencing events (available on YouTube).OPC (Olympic and Paralympic Committee): The U.S. National Olympic and Paralympic Committee headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.     Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

On this episode of the LiveWell podcast, we sit down with UCLA’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (EVCP) Darnell Hunt. A proud UCLA alumnus and former Dean of Social Sciences, Dr. Hunt has spent three decades examining how the ways we see the world impact how we live. We explore his journey from a young journalism student with a secret passion for filmmaking to his role as the architect of the landmark Hollywood Diversity Report. We dive deep into the "sociological imagination", the economic necessity of representation, and how data can be a powerful tool for driving institutional and cultural change. In this episode, we discuss: · The Birth of the Hollywood Diversity Report: How a graduate student studying the 1992 LA uprisings became a leading voice in measuring representation in the entertainment industry. · Diversity as an Economic Necessity: Why "diversity sells" and how tying representation to the bottom line became the most effective way to change industry behavior. · The "Sociological Imagination": How stepping outside our own personal experiences allows us to see the larger social and historical patterns that shape our lives. · The Streaming Revolution: How technological shifts in how we consume media created unprecedented opportunities for storytellers of color and women. · From the Newsroom to Academia: A pivotal turning point at NBC News that prompted EVCP Hunt to trade a management career for a PhD in sociology. · Leadership and Strategic Vision: How EVCP Hunt’s scholarly background informs his current role guiding UCLA through its five-year strategic plan. This episode offers a fascinating look at the intersection of media, sociology, and leadership. It illustrates how inclusive excellence is not just a moral goal, but a vital part of a healthy, functioning community. Resources: · Report: UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report · Website: UCLA Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

What if the key to healing our own trauma was held by a rescued cow or a rehabilitated horse?  On this episode of the LiveWell podcast, we speak with Ellie Laks, the visionary founder of The Gentle Barn. Ellie shares on her lifelong journey of connecting with animals, from a seven-year-old with a dream to an international leader on the power of animal sanctuaries. We dive deep into 'Cow Hug Therapy,' interspecies empathy, and how creating a haven for animals creates a parallel sanctuary for humans who may have forgotten what it feels like to be safe. In this episode we discuss: ·      The Origins of the Gentle Barn: Ellie’s childhood surrounded by animals and their companionship and how her upbringing birthed the dream of the Gentle Barn.  ·      The Potency of Non-Verbal Connection: Animals offer a unique form of therapy different from traditional talk therapy; they can mirror our emotions and provide a grounding presence. ·      Mutual Healing: The trauma these animals have experienced followed by rehabilitation at the Gentle Barn allows them to accept human visitors who may arrive with trauma of their own.  ·      Lessons Learned: How different species living at the Gentle Barn have taught Ellie different lasting life lessons.  The episode gives a glimpse into how the animals are rehabilitated, how the Gentle Barn is structured, and the different therapy modalities they offer to the public.  Resources: Books: Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at The Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything in Between and My Gentle Barn: Creating a Sanctuary Where Animals Heal and Children Learn to HopeWebsite: https://www.gentlebarn.org/Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

In our latest LiveWell podcast episode, we sit down with Lonnie Ali, a dedicated advocate for Parkinson’s research, a champion of compassion, and widow to Muhammad Ali. Lonnie shares her personal journey from growing up across the street from the legendary boxer in Louisville to becoming his "rock" and care partner throughout his battle with Parkinson’s disease. Chair and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie details the importance of the Ali Compassion Index, the Center’s impressive measuring tool for compassion in cities across the U.S. With Lonnie’s help, we reframe compassion not just a soft sentiment, but a measurable "muscle" that can be flexed to bridge divides and foster civic engagement in our communities. In this episode, we discuss: The Five Layers of Compassion, from self-compassion to the nation on a whole. Stories of Muhammad’s instinctive kindness, from talking a man off a ledge to bringing a family in need into his home. The Compassion Index: Why cities like Seattle, Louisville, and Atlanta are leading the way in civic engagement and volunteerism. Overcoming the guilt of prioritizing one's own health to avoid burnout. How small, daily acts, like letting someone in during traffic, can catalyze global change.This episode offers actionable tools and powerful stories to help you flex your compassion muscle and live a fuller, more connected life.  Resources: Book: Soul of a Butterfly by Hana Ali Website: AliIndex.org Website: Ali Compassion ReportListen now and subscribe for more stories that challenge conventional thinking and inspire holistic well-being. Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: healthy.ucla.edu/livewellpodcast If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected].  To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @LiveWell_UCLA! Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Our latest LiveWell podcast episode features an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation with Angus Fletcher, Professor of English at Ohio State University and a core member of Project Narrative. Angus shares his personal journey from working in a neurophysiology lab studying live brain cells to pursuing a PhD in literature at Yale to understand the mechanics of story. Drawing from his work with the US Army Special Forces and his latest book, Primal Intelligence, Angus explores how the human brain evolved to be smart in uncertainty—a capacity he fears we are losing in an age of computational logic. He highlights the flaw in modern education that treats intelligence as a pattern-matching game and offers practical, hopeful pathways forward through the four pillars of primal intelligence. In this episode, we discuss: ● Why AI is "lobotomizing" the human brain by ignoring narrative thinking ● The four pillars of Primal Intelligence: Intuition, Imagination, Emotion, and Common Sense ● How to train pediatric residents to trust their "feelings" as medical data ● Lessons from Shakespeare on starting stories in the middle to spark wonder ● The critical difference between being a manager and being a leader ● How to reform education to support early-career scholars and innovative thinkers Whether you’re a student, educator, policymaker, or anyone searching for a sense of purpose in a digital world, this episode offers actionable tools, uplifting stories, and a powerful vision for a more human future. Resources: Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740110/primal-intelligence-by-angus-fletcher/ Website: https://www.angusfletcher.co/ Listen now and subscribe for more stories that challenge conventional thinking and inspire holistic well-being. Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website at healthy.ucla.edu/livewellpodcast. If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]. To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @LiveWell_UCLA! Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Our latest LiveWell podcast episode features an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation with Diana Winston, the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). Diana shares her personal journey from being a young seeker traveling through Asia to spending a year as a Buddhist nun, a period that fundamentally shaped her understanding of the human mind. Drawing from her decades of teaching and her work at MARC, Diana explores how mindfulness is a practical, evidence-based tool that anyone can use to lower stress and enhance well-being. She highlights the growing crisis of "continuous partial attention" in our digital age and offers practical, hopeful pathways forward through the art of "natural awareness." In this episode, we discuss: ● The difference between concentrated meditation and natural awareness ● How mindfulness can physically rewire the brain for better focus ● Techniques for "micro-moments" of peace during a hectic workday ● The role of mindfulness in promoting equity and social justice ● Overcoming common myths about meditation ● How students can use presence to combat academic burnout Whether you’re a student, educator, policymaker, or anyone searching for a sense of calm in a chaotic world, this episode offers actionable tools, uplifting stories, and a powerful vision for a more mindful society. Resources: Book: The Little Book of Being Website: https://www.dianawinston.com/ Listen now and subscribe for more stories that challenge conventional thinking and inspire holistic well-being. Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Our latest LiveWell podcast episode features an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation with Kasley Killam, a leading expert in social health and author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier Lives. Kasley shares her personal journey from being a curious psychology student to becoming a nationally recognized voice on the power of human connection. Drawing from her work with Social Health Labs, global field research, and her own experiences as an empath and introvert, Kasley explores why social health is emerging as a critical pillar of well-being alongside physical and mental health. Her insights are grounded in both research and lived experience—from her transformative “108 Days of Kindness” project to her work with cities like Barcelona and Paris to strengthen community connection. Throughout the episode, Kasley highlights the urgent need to rebuild social ties in a time of widespread loneliness, and she offers practical, hopeful pathways forward. In this episode, we discuss: How Kasley discovered “social health” and why it is becoming a global movementHer four strategies for strengthening our “social muscles” The 5-3-1 guideline for building meaningful and sustainable relationshipsThe influence of built environments—from LA to Bhutan—on our ability to connectHow students and communities can create a culture of belonging The role of AI in modern connection, and why diversity of social ties mattersThe power of intentionality, kindness, and community-led initiatives in creating a thriving societyWhether you’re a student, educator, policymaker, or anyone searching for ways to strengthen your connections and improve well-being, this episode offers actionable tools, uplifting stories, and a powerful vision for a more connected world. Resources: Book: https://www.kasleykillam.com/social-health-book Website: https://www.kasleykillam.com/ Listen now and subscribe for more stories that challenge conventional thinking and inspire holistic well-being. Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

“It is possible to believe that all the past is but the beginning of a beginning… the twilight of the dawn.” – H.G. Wells But how do we shape what comes next—and prepare for futures we can’t yet see? Join us for a compelling episode of the UCLA LiveWell podcast featuring Dr. Andy Hines — futurist, professor at the University of Houston, and expert in strategic foresight. Andy guides us through: 🔭 How to scan for signals and build stories about the future.🧠 Why vision is the antidote to chaos and uncertainty.🐸 The role of “frogs”—those who bridge foresight and organizational reality.🧩 How stealth strategies can embed future thinking in resistant cultures.Whether you're navigating change or dreaming big, this episode will help you think ahead with clarity and purpose. 🎧 Tune in and explore how strategic foresight can help you live—and lead—with intention Dr. Andy Hines' Website Imagining After Capitalism  University of Houston Foresight Program Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Our latest LiveWell podcast episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dan Wildcat, a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University and a profound thinker on Indigenous perspectives of ecology, technology, and community. Dr. Wildcat shares his transformative journey from Sociology to Environmental studies, deeply influenced by his mentor, Vine Deloria Jr.   In his book co-authored with Vine Deloria Jr., Power and Place (2001), covers the challenges that Native American students experience throughout educational systems and professions. Additionally, in his most recent book, Red Alert! Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge (2009), Dr. Wildcat uses Native American wisdom and a perspective that is centered in nature for modern solutions to global warming.    In this episode, we discuss: ·       His unique approach to understanding the relationship between nature and culture through an Indigenous lens ·       The concept of eco-kinship and moving beyond anthropocentric thinking ·       His experience writing "Red Alert" and finding hope in the face of climate change challenges ·       The power of storytelling, gratitude, and generosity in creating resilient communities ·       The importance of reframing technology to enhance life for all living beings, not just human convenience Whether you're an environmentalist, educator, or anyone interested in Indigenous wisdom and sustainable living, this episode offers profound insights into reimagining our relationship with the natural world.  Listen now and subscribe for more stories that challenge conventional thinking and inspire holistic well-being. Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Original air date: March 1st, 2023 Why is controversy a good thing? What does it mean to have five eyes? Why is there no such thing as spectatorship?  This is what we set out to uncover in Part 2 of our Special Series with Peter Sellars, world-renowned theater and opera director. Join us as we discuss imagining new and revolutionary solutions to issues and injustices by centering art and community care.  Visit our website to explore other episodes, suggest guests, provide feedback, or invite Wendy to be a guest on your podcast!  Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla

Original release date: February 16, 2023.  Why were snakes at the original Olympics? How are the arts and sports intimately connected? How did the Greek tragedy come to be? We cover all of these questions in Part 1 of our Special 2 Part Interview  with Peter Sellars.  Peter, with his gift of storytelling, takes us on a journey to the Olympics in ancient Greece, where health, theater, and the arts were of equal importance in this celebration of togetherness. Fast forward to today, we look at how arts and sports are both lifelong commitments to navigating struggle in thrilling, liberating, and uniting ways. Visit our website to explore other episodes, suggest guests, provide feedback, or invite Wendy to be a guest on your podcast!  Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling.  We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/  If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected]   To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla