LearningWell Radio

On this episode of LearningWell Radio, Bob McGrath, a clinical psychologist and professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, offers his thoughts on an increasing debate over whether there is a problem in the U.S. with overstating or over-diagnosing mental illness, particularly among young people. McGrath’s perspective is informed by his expertise in human character research, suggesting people may be more emotionally attuned, sensitive, and distressed than ever. The question is: As we change, should the way we talk about our challenges change, too? To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this episode of LearningWell Radio, Dustin Liu, the senior associate director of the Institute on Purpose and Flourishing at New York University’s Stern School of Business, joins for a conversation about the tropes and truths of working alongside Gen Z. He discusses the complexities of navigating today’s five-generation workplace and how educators and employers alike can make it one where everyone flourishes.

On this episode of LearningWell Radio, reporter Mollie Ames hosts best-selling author Daniel Coyle for a conversation about his latest book, “Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment.” He talks us through the biologically-rooted reasons humans need others to be and do well, and how educational settings can be particularly fertile ground for the kinds of connection that flourishing requires.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, we hear from Alexis Redding — psychologist, researcher, and faculty co-chair of the higher education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education — about her new book, "Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students." To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

This is the second episode of a two-part series on LearningWell Radio called “Lives Well-Told.” On this episode of LearningWell Radio, professors Jonathan Adler and Gillian Epstein, the co-founders and directors of the Story Lab at Olin College of Engineering, rejoin Marjorie Malpiede to continue their discussion of storytelling in the college context. Following the last episode on how individuals can approach crafting their stories, this episode explores how the act of sharing those stories has the power to shape and change larger communities.

On this episode of LearningWell Radio, Marjorie Malpiede speaks with storytelling experts Drs. Jonathan Adler and Gillian Epstein, co-founders and directors of the Story Lab at Olin College of Engineering, on the intrapersonal integration that storytelling supports; and the ways in which our stories do (and do not) support our well-being. This is the first of a two-part series. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this episode of LearningWell Radio, Marjorie Malpiede hosts Peter Felten of Elon University and Isis Artze-Vega, two experts on relational practices in higher education. They discuss why relationships are so important to the success and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff and how to build connections campus-wide. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

In this episode of LearningWell Radio, journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Wallace discusses her forthcoming book, “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.” She explains what mattering is; why it’s crucial to wellbeing, particularly among young people; and how we can pursue mattering in our lives to the benefit of ourselves and those around us. “Mattering” is available now for pre-order and for purchase on January 27 wherever you buy your books. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, D. Graham Burnett, a professor at Princeton University, discusses his new book “Attensity! A Manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement,” which warns of the exploitation, by the tech industry, of one of the world’s most precious commodities: human attention. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Matthew Lee, a professor at Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion and the director of the Flourishing Network at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, discusses the latest paper he co-authored with H.F.P. director Tyler VanderWeele. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, sociologist and professor Richard Arum from the University of California Irvine discusses the challenges facing student-centered learning and how a new framework for intellectual virtues can help address them. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

As former Vice Chancellor for Leader & Culture Development for the Texas Tech University System, Steve Sosland oversaw the creation of the Leader & Culture Development office and its opportunities for over 80,000 students across five campuses. On this episode of Invented Here, Steve shares how his office came to be, how they approached top-down leader development, and how to enhance both capacity and capability for students and faculty. This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org. To learn more about the LearningWell Coalition, visit our website at www.learningwell.org.

Julia Macias believes “leading is not about formal position.” She tells us “everyone, regardless of formal status, has the potential to influence and energize others towards a common goal.” On this episode of Invented Here, Julia shares the origins of the George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy at Washington University of St. Louis and how her program has scaled to ensure all WashU students have integrated and immersive opportunities to become purpose driven leaders of character and capability. This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org. To learn more about the LearningWell Coalition, visit our website at www.learningwell.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Marjorie Malpiede talks with Beth McMurtrie of The Chronicle of Higher Education about new research on A.I. and student cognition. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Marjorie Malpiede is joined by Ned Laff and Scott Carlson, co-authors of "Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn’t Matter and What Really Does." They discuss the flaws in traditional higher education pathways and explore how students can better align their college experience with their passions and career goals. With insights into personal development, career success, and the hidden job market, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on navigating college in a way that fosters long-term wellbeing and career fulfillment. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, renowned psychologist and author Jean Twenge discusses generational change, the iPhone, social media, and their unprecedented influence on adolescent and young adult mental health. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Kelly Field discusses her new report, "The Neurodivergent Campus," for the Chronicle of Higher Education. The interview provides evidence and information about neurodiversity (students with autism, ADHD and certain learning disorders), and explores the needs and assets of this growing category of college students. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this episode of Invented Here, Sukhwant Jhaj, Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and Student Achievement at Arizona State University, speaks with Dana Humphrey, co-host of Invented Here, about ASU’s Work+ program, a bold and transformative initiative redefining how we think about student employment. Sukhwant shares how Work+ evolved, its impact, and the lessons he’s learned in bringing the initiative to where it is today. This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org. To learn more about the LearningWell Coalition, visit our website at www.learningwell.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, we sit down with Holly White, a doctoral candidate at the University of Maine and the lead author of the recent PNAS Nexus article, "Cultivating long-term well-being through transformative undergraduate education." To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this episode of Invented Here, we talk to Joe Tranquillo, Associate Provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Bucknell University. Tranquillo is the driving force behind the Thrive Framework, which aims to fulfill the promise laid out in Bucknell’s strategic plan – “to educate individuals and, through that education, change people’s lives…. to offer students a transformative experiences that prepares them to thrive not only at Bucknell but throughout their lives.” The framework has been used to generate over 300 university-wide initiatives that enhance the student experience, addressing the ways students struggle – meeting their basic needs, enhancing their sense of belonging, improving access and use of resources and enabling holistic growth. This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org. To learn more about the LearningWell Coalition, visit our website at www.learningwell.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Dr. Zoe Ragouzeos (Vice President for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing at New York University) and Dr. Eric Wood (Director of Counseling and Mental Health at Texas Christian University) discuss what they are seeing in students returning this fall, how traumatic events of the past several years are affecting incoming students, and trends in the way we think about student behavioral health and wellbeing in higher education. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this episode of Invented Here, Dana Humphrey is in conversation with Dr. Angela Lindner, professor and former Associate Provost of Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Florida. Lindner helped create and lead UF Quest, a 4-year signature course aimed at providing intimate, interactive learning communities within the large land-grant university in Gainesville. Part of the general education program that begins with a first year Humanities course, UF Quest engages students with questions that Lindner says “are difficult to answer, but impossible to ignore.” This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org. To learn more about the LearningWell Coalition, visit our website at www.learningwell.org.

On the first episode of Invented Here, we talk to John Volin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Maine, on introducing research experiences to first year students as a pathway to belonging, wellbeing and retention. This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org. To learn more about the LearningWell Coalition, visit our website at www.learningwell.org.

From LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition, Invented Here is a new series that features stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing. Marjorie Malpiede and Dana Humphrey interview the founders of the innovative programs at Coalition schools about the initiatives they built. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org. To learn more about the LearningWell Coalition, visit our website at www.learningwell.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Alex Kafka provides insights and evidence-based guidance for how colleges and universities can address the rising concern of student loneliness based on his recent report for the Chronicle of Higher Education. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist and Dean of the College of Arts & Science at New York University, discusses her book "Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion." She highlights the differences between good and bad anxiety, the importance of “turning the volume down” on everyday anxiety, the link between stress and resilience, what she termed the “activist mindset” and more. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Dan Porterfield of The Aspen Institute and author of "Mindset Matters" tells us why he believes college remains one of the best opportunities to shape mindsets that lead to personal fulfillment and societal gain. With spot-on stories from students themselves, Porterfield says, “what I love best about higher education is that it benefits everyone.” To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, journalist and author Paul Tough discusses his latest reporting on higher education’s value proposition and how that influences the enduring mission (or myth) of college as a path towards greater social equity. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.

On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, the renowned sociologist and psychologist Dr. Corey Keyes discusses his new book “Languishing” which explores the conditions under which we either languish or flourish with some surprising information based on his research. To read more from LearningWell Magazine and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at www.learningwellmag.org.