The TSET Better Health Podcast

#02: Better Health During COVID-19

James and Cate discuss important ways to stay physically and mentally healthy while practicing social distancing during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Jennifer Goodrich, licensed professional counselor and CEO of Pivot: A Turning Point for Youth, provides valuable insights and useful tips for nurturing your mental health and keeping perspective during unusual and traumatic times. 

Then, Melissa Oishi, RD/LD, Pediatric Dietitian at OU Physicians, explains the importance of keeping a well-balanced diet and best practices for safe and efficient grocery shopping. 

Your hosts provide a plethora of valuable resources for quitting tobacco, meal planning, exercising at home, finding food, accessing state resources, homeschooling and more. 

Links and resources: 

• Coronavirus helpline: 211 or 877-215-8336
• OK Coronavirus Center - coronavirus updates and resources
• OK COVID-19 Resources - state guidance and resources 
• OK Tobacco Helpline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) - free supply and coaching to quit smoking/vaping/tobacco use
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
• Shape Your Future - helpful guides for exercise and nutrition
• YMCA free online workouts 
• NY Times article on meditation
• News 9 list of public schools providing free food
• OK Regional Food Bank - help getting food and prescriptions
• OETA distance learning programs
• OK State Dept. of Education resources and guidance

#01: Tobacco 21

Health communication consultant James Tyree and intern Cate Howell co-host this episode about Tobacco 21, the new federal law restricting sale of tobacco products to people under the age of 21. After taking a look at the research behind how and why the law originated, Cate shares an interview with Dr. Amy Cohn of the Oklahoma Tobacco Research Center. Dr. Cohn explains why this is the first step toward a broader movement in limiting tobacco use and how it affects youth and young adults. Then, James shares a conversation he had with Nancy Packwood, owner of Norman convenient store Alameda Market and Tackle, who discusses her perspective on how the new law has affected her business and why she supports it. Cate closes out the episode by sharing how and why she came up with the TSET podcast and how the TSET team hopes our listeners will benefit from it. 

Announcing the TSET Better Health Podcast

Welcome to the TSET Better Health Podcast! Executive director Julie Bisbee and host James Tyree share information about TSET's mission and what to expect from the podcast moving forward. Join us for Better Lives and Better Health!