Unscripted in the Lab: Dr. Sands on the Science of Moving

She was mentioned on a previous episode — and now she's finally here. Dr. Colleen Sands is a professor of Biology at Franklin Pierce University, a UMass Amherst PhD in Kinesiology, and someone who has dedicated her entire academic career to understanding one deceptively simple question: why don't people move more, and what does it actually take to change that?Ryan sits down with Dr. Sands to break down the science behind physical activity, habit, and what really happens to your body when you go from the couch to the gym — and why most people don't stick around long enough to feel it. They also get into what five years of PhD work actually looks like, what it's like teaching college students who don't always want to be in class, and the side of her life that has nothing to do with a whiteboard.A professor. A researcher. Completely unscripted.Follow, leave a review, and share Unscripted with Ryan with someone who needs it in their feed.Thanks for listening! Unscripted with Ryan brings you authentic stories from campus and beyond — covering sports, friendships, leadership, and the moments that shape us. New episodes air live Wednesdays at 4 PM on The Talon and are available on all podcast platforms.