Reframe
Stories about building a better society by embracing fresh perspectives and new ideas.
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To Find the Feel of Freedom, Dance With Discomfort
05/02/2023
To Find the Feel of Freedom, Dance With Discomfort
Many of us feel a profound lack of freedom in our lives. This can be especially true for young people, who often feel forced to choose paths that are defined by outside forces and societal expectations. On this episode, Miami University associate professor of Kinesiology is back, along with college student and Miami senior Alexandra Leurck ‘23, to share some personal stories and experiences about how finding our “feel” can lead to more freedom and fulfillment. To hear more about finding your feel, . Or check out the new book, .
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Feel Lost? How to Find Your Feel for Life
01/24/2023
Feel Lost? How to Find Your Feel for Life
What happens when we prioritize consumerism and conformity over freedom and exploration? Or when we exploit feelings and emotions to create artificial wants and desires? On this episode, Miami University Associate Professor discusses how we lost the inner experience of being human and how it can be found again. To learn more, check out the new book, .
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When “Sportswashing” a World Cup Goes Wrong
11/22/2022
When “Sportswashing” a World Cup Goes Wrong
To say the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is mired in controversy is an understatement of global proportions. On this episode, Adam Beissel, an assistant professor of Sport Leadership and Management, tells a story of corruption and bribery, power and propaganda, death and discrimination -- and about the geopolitical machinations of those who use global sport mega events like the World Cup for their own dubious gains.
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Surviving the Enrollment Cliff
10/25/2022
Surviving the Enrollment Cliff
The traditional college experience is less common than ever. Today, fewer and fewer students attend a single university right out of high school and graduate 4 years later. On this episode, Miami University Dean Jason Lane and Bethany Perkins, MU director of admission, explain how streamlining the college experience -- especially for transfer students -- can help solve one of the most critical issues now facing higher education. For more info, Dean Lane and his coauthors also discuss this issue in greater detail in the recent report, .
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Confronting the Teacher Shortage Crisis
08/16/2022
Confronting the Teacher Shortage Crisis
The teacher shortage has become a national crisis. COVID has exacerbated the issue, but other factors like burnout, a lack of adequate preparation and support, increased school violence, and political divides are also at play. We’ll speak with Dean Jason Lane from Miami University, and with experts from Cincinnati Public Schools, about how to address the issue. And we'll hear about a new initiative called TEACh Cincinnati, which aims to address the teacher shortage, while increasing diversity among educators at the same time.
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Burnout is Breaking Us. How to Survive Grind Culture.
03/16/2022
Burnout is Breaking Us. How to Survive Grind Culture.
Burnout is becoming a serious problem that’s rampaging through society like an invisible wildfire. It’s often brought on by the kind of grind culture that can generate feelings of exhaustion, helplessness, cynicism, and disengagement with our lives and jobs. On this episode, certified family life educator and family resource management expert talks about the cultural values that perpetuate burnout, what happens when we compare our best days to our every days, and how to create better work-life habits by becoming more sustainably-minded. For additional information, visit the following resources: (Nagoski & Nagoski) (Nagoski & Nagoski) (Tricia Hersey) (Brene Brown)
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How Geopolitics and Propaganda Impact the Olympic Games
01/19/2022
How Geopolitics and Propaganda Impact the Olympic Games
We often think of the Olympics as a way to cultivate global peace and understanding through athletic achievement. However, they are also often leveraged as a political and economic tool by nations and organizations seeking to advance their own agendas. On this episode, we discuss the issues and controversies surrounding the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, including the recent U.S. diplomatic boycott, COVID, and issues involving gender, equality, and access among athletes.
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Start Aging Slower: New Exercise Science Behind the Brain-Body Connection
11/23/2021
Start Aging Slower: New Exercise Science Behind the Brain-Body Connection
We can’t stop aging. But we can start to slow and control it. Things like sudoku puzzles and gym workouts can increase longevity by exercising our brains and bodies. But what if we could simultaneously combine the benefits of both, and how powerful would the results be if we could? On this episode, Miami alumnus Adam Ortman ’12 from speaks with Amanda Valentine from the about the new science behind the brain-centric physical workouts that can build new neuropathways and help prevent dementia, while also boosting our capacity to live longer, heathier lives.
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Why an Unscripted Education is Vital for a Democratic Society
10/19/2021
Why an Unscripted Education is Vital for a Democratic Society
We often think of education as something that happens in schools, and where a curriculum is nothing more than a structure for lessons and learning. But Thomas Poetter, a professor of education leadership at Miami University, would challenge this as an extremely limited view. Education is about much, much more than schooling, and he argues that having a deeper, richer understanding of curriculum is critical for a thriving democratic society.
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BONUS: New Media Technology, Global Geopolitics, and the Future of Sport
09/10/2021
BONUS: New Media Technology, Global Geopolitics, and the Future of Sport
On this special bonus episode, we continue the conversation with Adam Beissel, Miami University assistant professor sport leadership and management. This time we look ahead to the future of sport. We discuss how various technological, economic, and social factors will continue to shape the industry, as well as what new media and even global geopolitics will mean for the kinds sports that may dominate the U.S. in the years ahead.
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How the Sport Analytics Revolution is Changing Society
08/31/2021
How the Sport Analytics Revolution is Changing Society
Sport data and analytics are creating dramatic and fundamental changes across the entire industry. But that’s not all. Sport data and analytics are also leading what some have called an analytics revolution that is setting the pace for transformations all across society. On this episode, Adam Beissel, a Miami University assistant professor sport leadership and management, talks about what we may be gaining and losing with such an emphasis on data today, and what it might mean for the rest of us. Additional music: Lee Rosevere, “Let That Sink In,” “Thinking It Over.” Broke For Free, “Only Instrumental.”
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How to Keep College Relevant in a 21st Century Society
07/27/2021
How to Keep College Relevant in a 21st Century Society
Change is sweeping across higher education. Many economic and technological factors are forcing universities to stay relevant in highly competitive 21st century job markets, and increasingly diverse student populations are driving many social and cultural changes as well. But finding new ways to thrive in this environment is a challenge that deeply interests Jason Lane. An internationally recognized scholar who focuses on the leadership and governance of higher education, Jason Lane is also the new Dean of Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society (EHS). On this episode, Dean Lane talks about the future of higher education, and about what he hopes to accomplish as Dean of a college dedicated to transforming society for the better.
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We Are Losing a Generation of Brilliant Black Boys
07/07/2021
We Are Losing a Generation of Brilliant Black Boys
When compared to their white counterparts, black male students have the lowest test scores, the highest dropout rates, and the highest suspension and expulsion rates. Nathaniel Bryan, a Miami University assistant professor of teacher education, says these are not the failures of most students, but rather due to a school system that fails to understand and meet their academic and social needs. On this episode, we discuss Nathaniel Bryan’s upcoming book, , the dire need for more black male teachers, and the importance of culturally relevant teaching, as well as a new high school program designed encourage more students of color to become teachers.
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How to Help Prepare Teens for a New World of College Relationships
05/30/2021
How to Help Prepare Teens for a New World of College Relationships
College is not only a time of growth and change. It’s also a time of newfound freedom. Many students will use this freedom to explore new relationships, but the world of young adult relationships today is far different than the one their parents may remember. On this episode, certified sexuality educator Richelle Frabotta talks about what new college students, and their parents, should know about establishing healthy relationships, issues around consent, the importance of open communication, and more. Additional music: Broke For Free, “Add And”
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Why Sexual Violence is a Social Disease, and How to Help Find the Cure
04/20/2021
Why Sexual Violence is a Social Disease, and How to Help Find the Cure
Every 75 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Most of these cases will go unreported, and this has led Dr. Veronica Barrios to ask: Why? Of all the crimes that occur, why is it that violence against ourselves and our bodies is the least reported of all crimes? As a Miami University assistant professor of family science and social work, Dr. Barrios explores the barriers that prevent many victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault from reporting their experiences, as well as what can be done to change this culture of non-disclosure. Additional music: Broke For Free, “Black Lung.” Lee Rosevere, “Under Suspicion.” Little Glass Men, “Golden.”
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How Social Media Influences Behavior and Shapes Reality
03/24/2021
How Social Media Influences Behavior and Shapes Reality
There are about 500 million new tweets generated every day, and a surprising number -- about 10 million per day -- are about alcohol. This is generating a near endless well of data for public health researchers, who study how social media can influence our behavior and shape our reality in dangerous and unhealthy ways. On this episode, we explore what happens when social media makes it seem like “everyone’s doing it,” and what you can do about it, especially if you have high school or college-age students who are active on social media. Additional music: Blue Dot Sessions, “Highride.” Lee Rosevere, “Let That Sink In.” Little Glass Men, “Golden.”
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Confronting the Critical Shortage of School Psychologists
02/15/2021
Confronting the Critical Shortage of School Psychologists
Across the nation, a shortage of school psychologists is becoming a critical problem for school districts everywhere, especially when suicides and other mental health and trauma-related issues among K-12 students are on the rise. On this episode, we talk about this understaffed area of education, as well as a plan that’s addressing the ongoing shortage, while also providing the extra support that many schools need. Additional Resources: To get involved, visit Miami University’s at miamioh.edu/edp. To learn more about the Hamilton County Educational Service Center, visit . Music: Ketsa, “Psychic” and “Better Days Ahead”
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Reforming Education Through Student Teaching
01/14/2021
Reforming Education Through Student Teaching
For decades, critics have called for education reform on several fronts. What hasn’t received much attention is rethinking how new teachers are trained to become professional educators in the first place. But Dr. Leah Wasburn-Moses aims to change this by starting with one of the most powerful experiences aspiring teachers can have: Student Teaching. In this episode, we discuss her new book, Student Teaching: Past, Present, and Future, and the profound implications it has for education reform. Additional music: Ketsa, “Parallel Worlds.” Little Glass Men, “Golden”
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Critical Reflections on Education, Inequality and Leadership
12/07/2020
Critical Reflections on Education, Inequality and Leadership
Across his celebrated career as a teacher, scholar and theorist, civically-engaged leader, and university dean, Dr. Michael. E. Dantley has kept education at the heart of his mission to change lives for the better. On this episode, Dr. Dantley reflects on his mission to build an educational system that works for everybody, to ask tough questions around power and privilege, and to enact transformative social change by being an outspoke champion of social justice, racial equality, diversity and inclusion.
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How Early Brain Growth Impacts a Child’s Entire Life
11/16/2020
How Early Brain Growth Impacts a Child’s Entire Life
How our brains develop as children will profoundly impact our entire lives. Research is showing how critical our earliest years are for cognitive function, academic ability, social skills, and emotional wellness. So in this episode, we discuss the new book, . The book covers the different phases of healthy brain growth, as well as what parents and teachers can actually do with this information. Plus, tips on technology use, managing screen time, and more. Music: Lee Rosevere, “Curiosity.” Broke For Free, “Budding,” “Something Elated.”
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When Sport Stopped: COVID's Impact on a Global Industry | Ep.77
10/12/2020
When Sport Stopped: COVID's Impact on a Global Industry | Ep.77
When the coronavirus suddenly shutdown the entire sport industry, fans and athletes everywhere were forced to reckon with the magnitude of the pandemic. Since then, many teams and leagues have returned. But nothing is as it once was, and the future is still uncertain. To understand what happened, and how the industry can move forward, two Miami University researchers talk about the new book, , which explores all aspects of this once-in-a-lifetime event.
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College Admissions Amid COVID: What You Need to Know
09/01/2020
College Admissions Amid COVID: What You Need to Know
Applying to college can be thrilling. However, for many, the stress involved is also very real, especially amid a global pandemic that has upended nearly every aspect of life. On this episode, Bethany Perkins, Miami University Director of Admission, talks about what college admissions looks like during COVID, how things have changed, and what parents and students need to know to make the best choices possible. Jump to a Question: 01:18 How has admissions changed during COVID? What do parents need to know now? 03:56 How many schools should a student consider? 05:26 When should students start exploring their college options? 06:50 With all the factors involved in getting into a good school, what should be prioritized? 09:44 What does going test-optional change for schools and for students? 15:00 How important is the strength and quality of a student's high school? 16:39 Is it beneficial to transfer to a highly rated school district? 18:12 What are you really looking for in an admissions essay? 20:17 Should the essay be personalized for each college application? 22:00 Are there essay topics that should be avoided, or topics that you see too often? 24:20 How important is it to apply for early admission? 26:30 What should undecided students look for in their school of choice? 29:37 Do you have advice for first generation college students? 31:29 Do you have any tips on navigating the financial aid process? 33:50 During COVID, what does the campus visit look like? What can people expect? 36:29 For students who start thinking about college late, what can they do to catch up? 38:54 What do you know about admissions now that you wish you’d known as a student? 41:29 What is something that most people never consider, but absolutely should? 42:56 Are there any myths or misconceptions that you would like to clear up?
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Learning What Works in Online Learning | Ep.75
08/04/2020
Learning What Works in Online Learning | Ep.75
Online and virtual learning is becoming an important part of education, especially as more schools now strive to adapt and evolve in a post-pandemic world. In this episode, Dr. Jason Abbitt, a Miami University associate professor who specializes in educational technology, online learning, and distance education, talks about new research that has implications for designing educational experiences that can help students succeed in online and virtual learning environments. Additional music: Lee Rosevere “As I was Saying,” “Thought Bubbles,” and “Curiosity.”
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The Game-Changing New Crossroads of College Athletics | Ep.74
06/23/2020
The Game-Changing New Crossroads of College Athletics | Ep.74
Athletics are a vibrant and vital part of most universities. However, the rights and wellbeing of many student athletes can erode if they become too isolated and disconnected from the rest of college life. On this episode, Dr. Brian Janssen, a student affairs educator who specializes in connecting athletics and academics, talks about helping student athletes thrive -- and not only on the field, or court, but inside the classroom, out in the community, and even after they graduate. Additional music: Broke For Free “Black Lung," Broke For Free “Luminous,” Blue Dot Sessions “High Ride”
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How Esports Now Parallel Traditional Sports | Ep.73
05/12/2020
How Esports Now Parallel Traditional Sports | Ep.73
The line between traditional sports and esports is blurring. As competitive video gaming becomes a lucrative global phenomena and a popular form of mainstream entrainment, the esports industry is beginning to mirror the ways in which traditional sports organizations operate. On this episode, we explore the emerging career paths now available in esports, and why video games are evolving far beyond what they were just a few years ago. Additional music: Little Glass Men “I Dare You” Lee Rosevere “Let That Sink In”
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How Mindfulness Technology May Change School Discipline | Ep.72
04/14/2020
How Mindfulness Technology May Change School Discipline | Ep.72
Many schools still rely on detentions, suspensions, and even expulsion to address student discipline. However, research shows that these traditional punishment-based approaches often create more problems than they solve.
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Why Even A Little Exercise Goes a Very Long Way | Ep.71
03/10/2020
Why Even A Little Exercise Goes a Very Long Way | Ep.71
New studies are showing that getting the recommended amount of physical activity can be a lot easier than you may think. On this episode, guest host Amanda Valentine from the Podcast speaks with Miami University Associate Professor Dr. Kyle Timmerman about the surprising benefits even a little exercise can bring. They also talk about all the buzz around inflammation, why it can be both good and bad, and about setting reasonable physical activity goals, adjusting our perceptions of what being healthy really means, and more.
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Build an Achieving Mentality with Sport Psychology | Ep.70
02/25/2020
Build an Achieving Mentality with Sport Psychology | Ep.70
Today we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes. It’s a conversation about sporty psychology with Dr. Robin Vealey, a professor in Miami's new department of sport leadership and management. Dr. Vealey explains how sport psychology is used among athletes and coaches to improve performance and motivation. But it can also help us achieve more and perform better in lots ways. It can help people deal with high stress jobs, overcome performance anxiety, build confidence, increase focus, and more.
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Everybody Wins: Youth Mentoring that Brings Whole Communities Together | Ep.69
01/09/2020
Everybody Wins: Youth Mentoring that Brings Whole Communities Together | Ep.69
Mentorship can mean a lot more than simply being a positive presence in the lives of youth. Today, it’s also about addressing a variety of social issues by building the kinds of relationships that engage youth in relevant new ways.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists | Ep.68
12/17/2019
Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists | Ep.68
Scientific discoveries are happening all around us, all the time. This is a message that Chris Anderson wants to share with more people, especially children, through a video series called Science Around Cincy.
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