Katie is a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill who began her social media page, @KatieBeesHive, in October 2024. Her goal with this page is to shed light on navigating her mental health journey in hopes of destigmatizing conversations about mental health at large.

Coming from a small town in rural North Carolina, Katie provides a unique perspective on her mental health journey from middle school until present day and shares how her time in college/Chapel Hill has influenced this journey.

During this episode, Katie shares about her experience with therapy, the nuance in the relationship between her mental health and her faith, and the work she has done in the field.

Want more? Follow Katie @KatieBeesHive on Instagram and find Valerie and Libby @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden respectively.

If you too have anxiety about the uncertainty that comes with life after college graduation - this is for you.

In this month's episode, the girls debunk what they've dubbed "the post-grad panic". Valerie and Libby tackle this topic through discussing the importance of balancing being present as a senior in college while simultaneously preparing for the unknown/what comes next.

They also drive home how comparison is the thief of joy, the importance of recognizing that your path is your own, and candidly discuss gap years and how they decided that's what would be best for them to kick-off their "post-grad" years.

Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.

In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby discuss the mind-body connection - a term for the two-way relationship where mind influences body and vice versa.

Inspired by recent events in both the girls' lives, this conversation unpacks the relationship between mind, body and soul and drives home the idea that mental health and physical health are equal contributors to overall well-being.

Val's recs:

Acid For the Children by Flea

Wet Sand - Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Bringing years of personal experience to the table, the girls debunk their respective journeys with therapy including how they decided to give therapy a try, the process of finding a therapist, having to find a new therapist, and knowing when to take a break from it all together.

Disclaimer: We are not professionals, what we discuss in this episode is just our personal experiences with therapy. Everyone has their own journey and own experiences. If you believe therapy would be a useful resource for you, reach out to your local counseling services to get direction and a professional opinion.

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Within the topic of friendships, Val and Libby unpack what "catch-up friendships" are and discuss whether they're toxic or tolerable. The girls also talk about why reevaluating your relationships is the best thing you could be doing for yourself and your wellbeing.

Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and our personal accounts @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.

Tune in to this month's episode to hear about where we've been, what we have planned for 2024, and the good, the bad, and the ugly of study abroad *spoiler alert! social media is fake!*

For our take on new year's and what it entails, listen to our episode "Debunking...New Year's Resolutions" from January 1, 2023.

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During part one, Val and Libby caught you up on their summers, their transition back to school, and got into what greek life entails at a Southern college, UNC-Chapel Hill.

In part 2, the girls dive more deeply into their experiences on the "inside", providing another angle on the subject matter. 

Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.

During part one, Val and Libby catch you up on their summers, their transition back to school, and get into what greek life entails at a Southern college, UNC-Chapel Hill.

The girls explore this topic from several different angles including, but not limited to, their own experiences in panhellenic organizations and what they saw while scrolling on TikTok during the 'Bama Rush' phenomenon.

Tune in later this month for part two of Debunking...Greek Life! Check out our Instagram for updates on release date.

Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and on our personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.

Kicking off Mental Health Awareness month, the girls share how they are giving back to their listeners through popups, giveaways, and MORE!

For more information, and content beyond our monthly episodes, follow @DebUNCed on Instagram as well as Valerie and Libby's personal accounts, @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden, respectively.

Good luck on finals, have a transformative summer, and we'll see you next season!

As we enter yet another period of change, Valerie and Libby chat about why change is so hard, how to process your emotions through it, and ways to begin healing and moving forward.

Libby also plugs an important event being held on April 15th that the entire Chapel Hill community can get involved in.

Want more? Follow our Instagram, @DebUNCed, and Valerie and Libby's personal accounts, @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden.

In honor of Libby's birthday month, this episode is dedicated to an area of mental wellness that Libby is very passionate about...outlets and the outdoors.

As an E-Staffer for the Carolina Outing Club, Libby has channeled her lifelong love of nature into a productive and collaborative yet grounding and peaceful space. The outdoors are Libby's favorite outlet - tune in to hear more on why.

Valerie also shares her personal outlets and explains why finding and utilizing outlets are imperative to overall wellbeing - especially during the madness of march.

Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and our personal accounts @ValerieMuzyka and @LibbyOgden.

While we often think of relationships as romantic ones, they may also be with friends or with self. All types of relationships are equally important and require upkeep to continue to foster healthy ones. Valerie and Libby provide tips to do so.

The girls also highlight how to support those around you when they are stuggling with their mental health and how to navigate those tough conversations.

Grab a coffee, sit back, relax and get ready for your outlook on relationships to be changed just in time for Valentine's Day.

Want more? Follow us on Instagram @DebUNCed and Valerie and Libby's personal accounts @valeriemuzyka and @libbyogden, respectively.