I recently spoke with Tiffany Castro, a Whole U ambassador from the Office of Student Transition Programs in Tacoma. Her passion for helping people and for wellness made it completely clear why she agreed to volunteer her time as an ambassador. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me! Tell me a little about [...]

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“Success isn’t how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.” – Steve “Pre” Prefontaine Many choose to train for half or full marathons to lose weight, get back in shape, or raise money for their favorite charity. Others love the distance, are hooked to the training, and make these races [...]

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It’s hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is only a week away! Are you still looking for a treat for your loved one—or for yourself? Why not go for an experience instead of giving stuff? Research on happiness shows that new things give us a quick jolt, but the joy quickly wears off because we [...]

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Have you ever wanted to try Tai Chi? I have, and I plan on trying it this year.  My mom swears by this activity and I have witnessed a huge difference in her balance. In fact, it saved her knees. At 66 years old she has never been in the awesome shape that she is [...]

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Hello team! Just checking in with you all, as we are now only a matter of days away from our big event. And as the designated driver of this epic kettlebrawl, it’s time to come in with “the rules.” Listen up—because there will be a quiz. Before I start enumerating “the rules,” let’s cover some [...]

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Dr. Richard Berger, professor emeritus for the School of Medicine, developed his mindfulness practice 12 years ago. As his personal practice evolved, he became interested in teaching mindfulness to others. Today, he is a certified mindfulness facilitator, having studied at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts, and receiving his certification from the [...]

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JUMA: This is true?! ROB: Yes. JUMA: A man bought a coffee to drink in his car. ROB: Yes. JUMA: And when he was driving burned himself with the coffee. ROB: Yes. JUMA: But in America, the shop is to blame. ROB: Sort of.  In this case— JUMA: — And the judges made the shop [...]

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The New Year is a time for reflection and goal setting, but sometimes our resolutions can be at odds with each other. This year I want to try new things, be healthier, and save money. With that in mind, here are some of the amazing discounts that UW faculty and staff can receive. I’ve organized [...]

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I must be part bear. Why else would I have spent the entire autumn bulking up on fatty foods? Maybe it was the stress of taking on a new work project, the ever-increasing demands of mommyhood, or the craving for carbs that happens when I am not able to sleep well. Whatever the reason, I [...]

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