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Reframe from Miami University
by Miami University
Stories about building a better society by embracing fresh perspectives and new ideas.
Episodes
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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 Jay Kimiecik is back…
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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 Jay Kimiecik discusses how we lost the inner experience of being human…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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, Enhancing Brain Development in Infants...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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. So what if there was a better way? On this episode, learn how mindfulness…
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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 Pound This Podcast speaks with Miami University Associate Professor Dr. Kyle Timmerman about the surprising benefits even…
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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 University's new department of sport leadership and management. As one of the leading researchers in this field, Dr. Vealey explains how sport…
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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. On this episode, we speak with Tim Pehlke, a program design…
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists | Ep.68
Great scientific discoveries don't always happen at places like NASA or CERN. Important breakthroughs are actually happening all around us. This is a message that Chris Anderson wants to share with more people, especially children, through a video series called Science Around Cincy. Science…
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Helping Kids Avoid Sugar-Sweetened Beverages | Ep.67
For many of us, drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is a daily ritual. But many public health professionals are now showing a growing concern over the consumption of these drinks, especially when it comes to children. On this episode, two public health researchers discuss the changing cultural...
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The Wonder Lab: Where All Children Learn to Love School | Ep.66
We visit special space where all children seem to find their place. The Wonder Lab at Lakota Local Schools is a STEAM-based classroom that sparks curiosity and critical thinking among our youngest learners by using the environment itself to nurture creative exploration. Created in part with the...
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Power, Dominance, and the Politics of Everyday Life | Ep.65
Power and dominance are not always about physical force or political authority. On this episode, Dr. Lisa Weems, a Miami University scholar-activist-educator, explains how power dynamics can take on far more subtle forms. In schools, across society, and in our daily lives, these power struggles...
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Surviving Middle School | Ep.64
Middle school can be an intense and challenging time. All the drama around social media. The pressure of getting good grades. Bouncing back from disappointments. These are just a few of the things that students face. But helping them transition through this awkward and confusing phase is what…
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The Trouble With Mascots | Ep.63
School mascots can create a shared identity and foster a sense of loyalty among fans and communities. But some mascots, especially those that may be viewed as stereotypical or insensitive to cultural subgroups, can also cause controversy. This issue recently caused a deep rift throughout a local...
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Why Health & Wellness is More Than What We Eat & How We Move | Ep.62
When we talk about health and wellness, we often talk about what we eat, how we move, and the personal choices we make. But our health and wellbeing, and even the health of entire communities, depends on more than just diet and exercise. It also has a lot to do with where we live and the spaces…
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Ohio's Goal to Guarantee Great Readers | Ep.61
Children who fail to read well by 3rd grade risk facing many long-term consequences. Low reading scores in elementary school have been linked to lower high school graduation rates, a higher risk of poverty, a lack of global competitiveness, and even less overall productivity as adults. So Ohio…
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Periods Rock! | Ep.60
When we talk about inequality and poverty, one issue is rarely addressed. Even though it is a natural part of life that affects more than 800 million people every day, the menstrual period can still be a source of financial hardship, shame, embarrassment, and even inequity. So at Miami, there is…
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Inside The Synnovation Lab | Ep.59
What if we could recreate school all over again? What if there were no more lectures, or worksheets? What if school became a place where students could create their day as they saw fit? These were the kinds of questions asked by Sycamore High School, which set out to create the Synnovation Lab –…
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The Profound Impact of Coaches in Youth Sport | Ep.58
On this episode, we continue the conversation around youth sport. This time, by looking at the role that coaches play. And how their feedback and bias and expectations, can have an overwhelming impact on the performance and development of so many young athletes. Music: Tech Toys, Under Suspicion,...
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Make Youth Sport About Children. Not Adults | Ep.57
There was a common saying that once went along with youth sport. "It's all about the kids." Today, critics say youth sports has become much more about the adults. Which has led to a hyper-competitive culture that's pushing kids to become elite athletes at younger and younger ages. In their recent...
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No-Nonsense Nurturing With Kristyn Klei Borrero & Noah Borrero | Ep.56
Kristyn Klei Borrero is the CEO and co-founder of CT3, which is now used by K-12 schools across the country to help teachers quickly connect with young learners. She is also the author of the new book, Every Student, Every Day: A No-Nonsense Nurturer Approach to Reaching All Learners. Noah…
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When Work And Family Life Collide | Ep.55
On this episode, we talk about the challenges, social expectations, and the cultural biases that many women still experience when trying to balance work and family life. Dr. Hassan Raza also discusses his research in this area, as well as how both women and employers can help reduce the conflicts...
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Changing The Way School Works | Ep.54
Frederick Douglass Elementary serves grades K-6 in the Cincinnati Public School District. The school Principal and Miami University graduate, Jeffery Hall has set higher expectations and is offering more opportunities, through several key programs, partnerships, and approaches.
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Representing War in a Whole New Way | Ep.53
Bob De Schutter is the lead designer on a new game called Brukel, which is designed around the recollections of his grandmother, who, as a teenager, found herself on the front lines at her family's farmhouse in Belgium. In Brukel, the setting is not only accurate. But every piece of historical...
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How Autism Affects Family Life | Ep.52
A disability can affect entire families in ways that are not yet well understood. While much has been done to understand how people as individuals are impacted, some researchers are now starting to look at how a single diagnosis or a disability can spread outward, to impact the lives of everyone…
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The Social Emotional Sides Of Teaching | Ep.51
As an award-wining teacher, Benjamin Walker is interested putting what he calls the "human side of the child first," which means caring about their social and emotional well-being, as well as their academic performance.
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When Academic Advising Gets Personal | Ep.50
Planning for the future can be fun and exciting, but it can also be intimidating and overwhelming. Sometimes it's all of these things at once, especially for college students, who are continually plotting a course into the unknown. But that is where Ashleigh Dubois comes in. As a Miami graduate...
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School Decline | Episode 49
When we talk about struggling schools, or schools in decline, we often talk only about the challenges of certain schools in certain neighborhoods. But Meredith Wronowski, Miami University visiting assistant professor of educational leadership, is exploring this idea of school decline in a much...
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Critical Literacy | Episode 48
Hear from Katherine Batchelor about how critical literacy can help future teachers take a step back, and get a clearer look at a bigger cultural picture. And she'll also talk about some new research that helping students see the world in new and sometimes eye-opening ways.
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