12 Degrees: A Wellness Podcast

Progress Over Perfection: Season Wrap-Up

As this season of 12 Degrees comes to a close, Lindsey, Christina, and Deshna reflect on the small wins, navigating challenges, and lessons learned from their own wellness journeys. From hydration hacks and birdwatching adventures to boundary-setting and the battle against inner critics, this episode is a celebration of progress, not perfection. Packed with laughter, insight, and encouragement, it's a reminder that wellness is about doing what works, one thoughtful step at a time.

From Chaos to Clarity: Tackling Financial Clutter

From piles of unopened mail to digital subscriptions you forgot you were paying for, financial clutter can quietly drain your wallet and your mental energy. In this episode of 12 Degrees, Lindsey Whissel Fenton talks with Julie Heaton, director of the Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, to talk about how tidying up your financial life can bring relief, clarity, and even cash back in your pocket.

Auditing Your Shame Portfolio and Investing in a “Good Enough” Mindset: The Financial Degree

When it comes to financial wellness, how you relate to money can be just as important as how you spend it. In this episode of 12 Degrees, Christina, Deshna, and Lindsey unpack what it really means to feel in control of your money without the shame-spiral or perfection pressure. They talk through how to handle awkward moments when the dinner bill comes, the importance of recognizing when you're budgeting for the life you wish you had instead of the one you actually live, and why normalizing money conversations can help everyone feel a little more confident, capable, and connected.

Rethinking Work: The Six P’s of Career Wellness

Our work shapes so much of who we are, which is why our relationship to it matters for our overall wellness. In this episode of 12 Degrees, Dr. Jessica Henry, a teaching professor in Penn State’s College of Education and licensed mental health counselor, joins host Lindsey Whissel Fenton to talk about what it really means to be “career well.” Dr. Jess shares her framework for the Six P’s of Career Wellness and how they can help us find fulfillment at any stage of our professional journey.

I’m Not Available During That Time: The Career Degree

Career wellness isn’t just about dream jobs or fancy titles. It’s about alignment between your work, your values, and your season of life. In this episode of 12 Degrees, Lindsey, Christina, and Deshna get real about career plot twists, toxic team dynamics, protecting your time, and redefining success on your terms. They’ll also break down why passion isn’t everything, how purpose can evolve, and what to do when micromanagement is killing your vibe.