The Bama Balance
The Bama Balance S03.E09: Fall Break and the Essence of Time
Oct 28, 202652 min
Michael Dobbs joins us as guest co-host for this episode as we talk about our Fall break plans and discuss the essence of time.
About this Podcast:
The Bama Balance serves as a vital resource that promotes awareness and deepens understanding while offering practical strategies to effectively tackle mental health issues. Initially focused on college men’s mental health and overall wellbeing, The Bama Balance now examines the broader issues of college student mental health at UA. This engaging podcast is co-hosted by Ruperto M. Perez, PH.D., ABPP, who is the Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellbeing at The University of Alabama, alongside dedicated students Brooks Barbaree and Edward Fountain, creating an inclusive space for discussion and support.
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What is The Bama Balance about?
The Bama Balance serves as a vital resource that promotes awareness and deepens understanding while offering practical strategies to effectively tackle mental health issues. Initially focused on college men’s mental health and overall wellbeing, The Bama Balance now examines the broader issues of college student mental health at UA. This engaging podcast is co-hosted by Ruperto M.
What has The Bama Balance covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Bama Balance S03.E09: Fall Break and the Essence of Time" (28 October 2026, 52 minutes), "The Bama Balance S03.E08: Homecoming at Rama Jama's" (21 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "The Bama Balance S03.E07: Understanding Financial Wellness" (14 October 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does The Bama Balance publish?
The Bama Balance publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 52 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Bama Balance?
Booking probability for The Bama Balance is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Bama Balance requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Bama Balance's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Bama Balance are Family & Social Services. The Bama Balance has a health audience.
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The Bama Balance S03.E08: Homecoming at Rama Jama's
Oct 21, 202644 minWe’re kicking off 2026 Homecoming week in style! On this episode, we take our pod on the road to this Tuscaloosa landmark and tradition, Rama Jama’s! Join us as we talk about the role of sharing a meal, and the role of...
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The Bama Balance S03.E07: Understanding Financial Wellness
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The Bama Balance S03.E04: The Alabama Model
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The Bama Balance S03.E03: The Capstone Wellness Explorer 3.0
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The Bama Balance S03.E02: Has the Honeymoon Ended?
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The Bama Balance S02.E27: Wrapping Up Season 2 and More to Come!
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The Bama Balance S02.E25: Movies, Mics, and Masters
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The Bama Balance S02.E24: Escaping Stress, Finding the Quiet
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The Bama Balance S02.E23: Looking Back: The Capstone Wellness Explorer and Perspectives on College Mental Health
Apr 1, 202637 minS0The SGA’s Capstone Wellness Explorer has been a successful initiative to engage students in programming on the different wellness dimensions on the Alabama Model. Hannah Hurd, outgoing SGA VP for Belonging and Wellness...
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The Bama Balance S02.E22: Ahh... It's Spring Break
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- Mar 4, 202655 minS0
Come join us as Bennett Katz (Student Ambassador, Capstone Men and Women; past IFC Vice President for Judicial Affairs; Jasons Senior Men’s Honor Society) is our guest for this episode. Today, Bennett shares his...
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The Bama Balance S02.E20: Emotional Procrastination
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- Feb 18, 202641 minS0
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The Bama Balance S02.E18: Off The Rails
Feb 11, 202648 minS0Sometimes, you just have to trust the process. On this episode, we go “off the rails” to find out where our conversation takes us and we land in the realm of music. Music can have such a way to express so much more than...
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The Bama Balance S02.E17: Belonging at UA
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The Bama Balance S02.E16: Facing Forward with Carter Scott
Dec 11, 202540 minS0On our last episode for the fall semester, Carter Scott (former SGA Director of Strategic Initiatives, Culverhouse Ambassador, and Past-president of Tau Kappa Epsilon Omicron-Xi Chapter) joins us for an encore visit to...
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