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Our bodies are adapting and changing to meet the demands of the Information Age. What is happening? And what can we do about it? This six-part series is an interactive investigation into the relationship between our technology and our bodies...and how we can fix it.
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Shane Hartley and Spence Hackney receive questions from college students and ask them to Christian professors in a fun, insightful interview format. Our mission: to encourage Christ-centered conversations on the college campus. We hope these interviews will help college students, inspire professors, and encourage parents and grandparents of college students.
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Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working as a blended learning coach, education consultant, and professor in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program. Catlin has published several books on blended learning, including The Shift to Student-led, The Compl ...
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PricePod - Public Policy Conversations

USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

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Each month, the PricePod bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering new perspectives on how public policy impacts our lives and communities. Our conversations with USC Price School faculty range far and wide, from issues like traffic gridlock and the homelessness crisis to the spiraling cost of healthcare and corruption in politics. Whether you’re a policy wonk, a student, or simply curious about how research can change our world, the PricePod is your source for informed, engaging ...
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In The Margins

Diverse Education

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Achieving equality in higher education. The stakes have never been higher. The issues never more complex. Who graduates, and why? Who is getting hired as faculty and what is their experience? In each episode, we will look at issues surrounding students, faculty, diversity and inclusion, and skyrocketing college costs. From critical conversation to news, numbers, and analysis — we’ve got you covered. You can count on Diverse’s In The Margins to bring you the latest, most relevant thought lead ...
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A podcast about college admissions. Created for high school kids in all levels of college preparation and their parents. Produced and hosted by a college professor and a college admissions pro, husband and wife, Anthony and Jankel Cadavid. Each episode dives into the steps of the college admission process, the best colleges and universities in the country, and the most promising careers and professions.
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Yoga Meets Movement Science

Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD

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Yoga Meets Movement Science takes a science-based look at many of the common questions, myths, and controversies that arise in the realms of yoga, movement, and fitness. Join yoga teacher and educator Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor and longtime yogi Travis Pollen on this crash course, where the worlds of yoga and movement science collide!
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Hear experienced aviation and aerospace professionals share their perspective, pathways, and expertise on how to productively navigate your aviation and aerospace aspirations. Enjoy an eye-opening, engaging discussions in a casual-conversation type of environment covering a plethora of options, opportunities, and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is hosted and moderated by Vince Mickens, the Founder & CEO of Private Air Media. His extensi ...
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Carl Self is first and foremost a proud father to Jordan and Alexis, but he is also a Senior Mortgage Originator licensed in the state of Washington since 1989. He started out part-time while working as an insurance agent for Pacific Cliffs Financial, and soon learned that he’s truly passionate about helping people to purchase a home. Having fallen in love with the mortgage industry quite quickly, Carl spent time reading and obtaining all of the information available to better serve his clie ...
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Generation Overworked

Youth Against Sweatshops

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Welcome to #genO, a podcast brought to you by Youth Against Sweatshops. Why are so many of us working 60, 70, 80 hours a week and still barely making ends meet? And our lives, friendships, and relationships are always suffering and pushed to the side. How do we try to overcome all this baggage? We will throw in some analysis and history and we will share what we've learned from our on-the-ground organizing to improve working conditions.
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In this episode of Meet The Prof, we sit down with Dr. Marcus Kilpatrick, a Professor of Exercise Science at the University of South Florida. Dr. Kilpatrick shares his unique journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a respected academic and mentor. We explore his research, his passion for student engagement, and the importance of vulnerabil…
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In this inspiring episode of Meet the Prof, we sit down with Rob Niewoehner, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the United States Naval Academy. With nearly 50 years of experience as a Navy aviator and test pilot, Rob shares his incredible journey from flying F-14 Tomcats to mentoring the next generation of leaders. He discusses coming to Christ…
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We've got a special episode for you today from our friends at Life Kit! Do you feel like you always need to use GPS to get around? Never quite sure if it's a left or a right turn — even though you just looked at a map? Are you tired of outsourcing your own body's sense of direction to an app? It can be anxiety-inducing but in this episode, experts …
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Are you feeling happy today? California lawmakers want to know. A newly formed legislative committee is taking on an unusual public policy challenge: They want to make California residents happier. Our guest today, Mark Baldassare, recently testified before the committee and shared his insights into how Californians are feeling. Baldassare, who is …
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Doug is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. You can email Doug at: matthedb@uwec.edu Read more about Doug on MeetTheProf.com: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/doug-matthews/ Some take-aways from this passionate interview: 1. Faith and Science: Doug addresses the common perception that faith and science…
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In this mini-episode, I delve into the reciprocal teaching strategy, highlighting its power to foster critical thinking and deep engagement with media among students. I walk you through the strategy step-by-step and offer practical tips on how to onboard your students effectively. Episode Resource Blog - Reciprocal Teaching with Multimedia Resource…
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Michael Alcee, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Tarrytown, NY, and is a Mental Health Educator at the Manhattan School of Music. In his first book,Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist, Michael demonstrated how all clinicians are artists, reading the changes like well-versed jazz musicians, finding the poetic…
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Doug is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. He discusses how to understand and embrace who God made you to be, how he discovered his passion for psychology and neuroscience, how the Christian faith intersects with psychology, the divine design in human behavior, how he candidly shares his past struggles with alcoho…
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In this episode, I chat with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh about their new book Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners. We clarify what personalized learning is and talk about how data, using technology strategically, and focusing on human connection and relationships are key. Eric and Nicki share their experiences and advice about how to…
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Irene is an Associate Professor of Human Nutrition at The Ohio State University. She shares about: The Importance of Christian Community Living Authentically and Not Hiding Your Faith Adaptability and Resilience Advice for Parents of College Students Career Guidance for College Students Relating to LGBTQ+ Students as Whole Persons You can email Ire…
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When it comes to politics, Americans don’t agree on much these days, but they do agree that they don’t like Congress. Just 16% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, according to a June Gallup poll, continuing a trend of low approval ratings for the legislative body. That may be for good reason. From repeated battles for the House speak…
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It's the finale of Body Electric season 2! Writer Linda Stone, who coined the term "screen apnea," knows all too well that our technology can really mess with our breathing and our health. Join her and Manoush for this 5 minute break where Linda demonstrates how playing the kazoo and practicing the physiological sigh can help you feel your best on …
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Linda is a retired lecturer of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares about growing up without her father, being approachable and vulnerable as a professor (and growing up with a pet skunk). Takeaways: Being approachable can impact students' lives. Math skills can open up a wide range of career opportunities. How par…
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After a series of accidents over a decade ago, listener Michelle Rozovics lost her mobility, causing her to experience pain with any weight-bearing movement. Ironically, movement is the very thing she needs to prevent her condition from worsening. So, when Michelle heard Body Electric, she felt inspired to put her own twist on movement breaks that …
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Canadian (Nova Scotia) Psychiatrist Dr. Patricia Celan’s personality type is INFJ-T (Advocate). When she's not working on improving the mental health of her patients or advocating for human and non-human victims of abuse, Patricia enjoys creative writing, photography, film, travel, music, singing, dancing, yoga, and spending time with her cats, fri…
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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Randy Laist, Dr. Cynthia Murphy, and Dr. Nicole Brewer about their book Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI. Discover how the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) form the bedrock of their innovative strategies, aimed at empowering students to discover and amplify their individual voices as …
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John Chen is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Baylor University. Takeaways: Finding fulfillment requires surrendering worldly pursuits and relying on God. John led a student to Christ in his office! Doubts in faith are normal and it sometimes takes time for God to work. Ministering to others involves showing care and being…
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Thanks to advances in AI, chatbots can act as personalized therapists, companions and romantic partners. The apps offering these services have been downloaded millions of times. If these relationships relieve stress and make us feel better, does it matter that they're not "real"? On this episode, host Manoush Zomorodi talks to MIT sociologist and p…
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NASA is looking for aspiring aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the opportunities and possibilities with all that NASA offers. My conversation included expertise and guidance from `Mai Miller, the NASA Pathways Program Coordinator, at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and personal insight and perspectives from cu…
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Today, we have an extraordinary episode to get you off your screen! Join mindful movement coach JP Labrosse for this guided 5 minute movement session that will get your blood flowing from your brain to your pinky toe. All you need is a quiet spot where you can move freely. It can be done standing or sitting. Enjoy! We'd love to hear your thoughts —…
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Dr. Moorad Alexanian, Professor of Physics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares his personal journey of becoming a Christian and Jesus' impact on his life. He discusses the role of the Bible in understanding oneself, the need for unification in knowledge, and recognizing aspects of reality that are not physical, even though his su…
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Choice boards are a fantastic tool for honoring learner variability and providing students with meaningful choices. Not every student enjoys the same task, so giving them options is critical to maximizing their motivation and focus in a lesson. Choice boards allow us to honor our students’ preferences, needs, and interests, making their learning ex…
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Today, Manoush takes a solo walk and shares what she does to spend less time scrolling, more time moving, including the story of forcing herself (and her kids) to take breaks. PLUS, she explains how setting aside our devices and allowing our minds to wander helps us tap into our most creative thinking. Join Manoush for this 5 minute walk and hear h…
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We sit down with Maria Tyler, Clinical Instructor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares her new journey as a nurse educator, the pivotal role of empathy, her wisdom and passion for helping students find their purpose in life, and the importance of kindness and understanding toward students. Watch Meet The Prof on You…
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Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, is a Jungian analyst, author, and podcaster. She is the cohost of the popular depth psychology podcast This Jungian Life. She is on the faculty of the C. G. Jung Institute of Philadelphia, and she lectures and teaches widely. Lisa is the author of Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself published by Sounds True in 2021. She li…
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In this episode, I chat with Alexis Wiggins, 20-year teacher and author of, The Best Class You Never Taught: How Spider Web Discussion Can Turn Students into Learning Leaders. Alexis explains the purpose, process, and incredible outcomes of using the spider web discussion to engage students in collaborative inquiry and meaning-making. You can conne…
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Do you have "screen apnea"? Former Microsoft executive Linda Stone coined this term around 2007 after noticing she'd developed an unhealthy habit while answering emails: She held her breath. On this episode, she tells host Manoush Zomorodi how she tested her friends and colleagues for screen apnea and what she has done since. Then, Manoush talks to…
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Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning into the podcast this year. We’re taking a short break this summer to record new conversations that explore the impact of public policy with USC Price School faculty. In the meantime, here are some highlights from our first season, where our guests offered evidence-based insights that paint a more nuance…
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Alexey Tolchinsky, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Maryland. He specializes in trauma work and anxiety disorders. He works in psychotherapy with neurodiverse patients, including individuals with Asperger’s disorder, dyslexia, and other conditions. A part of his practice includes working with immigrants struggling with adapt…
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Professor Jennifer Lundquist has been taking movement breaks in her office and classroom for 13 years(!) and she's learned a thing or two. Move with her and Manoush as they discuss how she's changed her wardrobe, why sitting through a three-hour lecture isn't an option, and what students think when she gets them jogging around the lecture hall. Let…
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Joe Brazel is a Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Accounting at North Carolina State University. He shares about a major adversity that drew him closer to God. He advises students to choose a major based on what they enjoy reading. Joe incorporates his faith into his teaching by sharing church artwork. He encourages students to read the New Testam…
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Even if we want to put our health first, it's not always within our control. Our genetics, environment, home life, work conditions, and systemic factors all impact our wellbeing. Today, Manoush takes a 5 minute walk with Dr. Uché Blackstock, who has dedicated her career to building a more equitable healthcare system. Uché shares what it means to ta…
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Professor Brett Kahr has worked in the mental health profession for well over forty years.He is Senior Fellow at the Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology in London and, also, Visiting Professor of Psychoanalysis and Mental Health at Regent’s University London.Kahr is the Chair of the Scholars Committee of the British Psychoanalytic Council, an…
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In this episode, I talk with Angela Watson about her most recent work integrating AI into her 40-Hour Work Week Course for teachers interested in leveraging AI to create more work-life balance. Angela also shares a new project called Finding Flow Solutions that is designed to help students be more effective and self-aware learners. You can check ou…
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Many of us wear earbuds for hours at a time, sometimes all day long, and all that listening is taking a toll on our hearing. This episode, host Manoush Zomorodi investigates our headphone habits. She speaks with exposure scientist Rick Neitzel, who has partnered with Apple to create a first-of-its-kind study into how our daily sound exposure and li…
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In this episode of Meet the Prof, Stephanie Thomason, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Tampa, invites students to connect with her YouTube channel called Truth Matters at: https://www.youtube.com/@Dash_023 and by email: sthomason@ut.edu She shares a personal story about trusting God with the choice of abortion. Stephanie encou…
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In this episode, we revisit a thought-provoking panel discussion from the National Action Network’s 2024 Convention held April 10-13 in New York City. Led by moderator Dr. Jamal E. Watson, esteemed panelists Kimberlé Crenshaw, Stephanie Ruhle, Dr. Alvin Tillery, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad delve into the profound impact of a…
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Remembering to get up and move can feel impossible, especially when you love your work and you're "in the zone." That was the case for listener Margot Cox when she signed up for our study with Columbia University last fall. As she put it, she "failed miserably." Today, Margot is ready to recommit to movement breaks. She takes a 5 minute walk with M…
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Paul Francis studied philosophy and social anthropology at university, primarily studying tribal (animist) cultures. After graduating in 1979, he variously worked in a hospital teaching sign language, a pre-school nursery, and in an anarchist bookshop. In his spare time, he immersed himself in his real passions, exploring psychotherapy and various …
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It's time for another 5 minute movement break! This time, Columbia researcher Keith Diaz joins Manoush to chat about how he uses his treadmill desk to stay active—without getting bogged down by timers, step counters and strict rules. Spoiler alert: Keith doesn't follow his own recommendation of taking a five minute movement break every half hour! L…
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BiosMatthew S. Keene, MD (Director)Dr. Keene is a physician, entrepreneur, and business leader. Dr. Keene attended Georgetown University School of Medicine on a full military scholarship and graduated with multiple honors. He received his residency training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Keene ser…
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