Understanding the Dangers of Hazing and Breaking the Cycle with Kathleen Wiant

Community is a powerful tool we all have. When we share our stories, experiences, and knowledge we can help our people around us. In this week’s episode, we will listen to Kathleen Wiant — a public speaker, a mother, and an anti-hazing activist — as she tells us about the tragic death of her son. Her son, Collin Wiant, died in a hazing incident at Ohio University in 2018. Ever since that moment, Kathleen has spent her time trying to understand everything she can about hazing. She has learned about the neuroscience behind it, the stereotypes associated with it, and the ways we can break the cycle. In today’s conversation with Rebecca, she shares her story and what she has learned in an effort to help other parents and children dealing with issues of hazing. She wants to change the idea of hazing and help people talk about the issue rather than just be a bystander watching it happen. Kathleen talks about when and where hazing starts, and the emotional journey of hazing itself. Listen in to learn more about what you can do to break the cycle of hazing and how you can understand and recognize hazing when it is happening in today’s conversation with Rebecca Fleetwood Hession and Kathleen Wiant.