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How Mindfulness Technology May Change School Discipline | Ep.72 Apr 14, 2020

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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 may offer a promising alternative to support positive student behavior, and how new technology is making mindfulness meditation easier than ever.

Why Even A Little Exercise Goes a Very Long Way | Ep.71 Mar 10, 2020

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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 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.

Build an Achieving Mentality with Sport Psychology | Ep.70 Feb 25, 2020

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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 psychology is used among athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase motivation. But it can also help all of us achieve more and perform better in all kinds of ways. It can help people deal with high stress jobs, overcome performance anxiety, build confidence, increase focus, and more.

Everybody Wins: Youth Mentoring that Brings Whole Communities Together | Ep.69 Jan 09, 2020

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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 manager with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, who’s work on innovative programs such as Bigs in Blue shows how youth mentorship can be a win-win for entire communities.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists | Ep.68 Dec 17, 2019

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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 Around Cincy features the stories of real scientists at places like the Cincinnati Zoo, the Cincinnati Nature Center, local neuroscience labs, and more. In this episode, Chris talks about inspiring new scientists, and why you don’t have to be a super genius to become one.

Helping Kids Avoid Sugar-Sweetened Beverages | Ep.67 Dec 03, 2019

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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 trends around how we consume and view sugar-sweetened beverages, as well as how parents can help their children make more healthier choices.

The Wonder Lab: Where All Children Learn to Love School | Ep.66 Nov 19, 2019

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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 Cincinnati Museum Center, The Wonder Lab also helps children build important soft skills like communication, collaboration, and a capacity for empathy.

Power, Dominance, and the Politics of Everyday Life | Ep.65 Nov 05, 2019

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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 often happen when certain dominant cultural values are privileged and reinforced, while others are marginalized or silenced -- especially around issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality.

These ideas are also expressed in her recent book, Staging Dissent: Young women of color and transnational activism.

Additional music: Lee Rosevere “Thought Bubbles” and Broke For Free “The Gold Lining.”

Surviving Middle School | Ep.64 Oct 22, 2019

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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 makes the work of Robin Beavers so meaningful.

As a middle school principal, an Ohio 2019 Educator of the Year, and the founder of a youth mentorship program, Robin talks about how to help impressionable students figure out who they are, and who they hope to become.

The Trouble With Mascots | Ep.63 Oct 08, 2019

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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 school district in Ohio, where a debate around a Native American mascot became a fascinating story that touched upon moral psychology, the importance of local politics, and the ways in which other schools can navigate similar challenges.

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