Enlighten Me

About Enlighten Me

Education is more than the accumulation of knowledge. It’s the growth we experience when digging deep into the topics, systems, and ways of thinking that give flavor to life. Enlighten Me is dedicated to bringing listeners into the world of the unknown and providing meaningful insights into issues that affect us all. In each episode, we bring in researchers and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss a topic and how it relates to their industry. Part of the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html

Publisher

Texas State University

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jun 2023

Latest episode

15 May 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 May 2026

   Understanding Suicidal Ideation

   Warning: This episode contains references to self-harm, suicide, and suicidal ideation. How can you tell if a person is experiencing suicidal thoughts? What are the appropriate actions to take when someone is at risk for self-harm? In this episode of Enlighten Me, Megan Rogers, Ph.D., discusses her award-winning research involving the signs of suicidal ideation, intervention methods, and available resources.

2. 

   24 Apr 2026

   Improving Health Outcomes Through Collaborative Care

   Dr. Shannon Herrin’s, Asst. Professor of Physical Therapy, teaches and researches “Interprofessional education and collaborative practice.” It’s a way of getting health care providers out of their silos and giving patients more effective, more connected care across specialties and gaining a better understanding of patient needs.

3. 

   19 Feb 2026

   A Tactical Approach: How ALERRT is Improving Emergency Response Nationwide

   Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of gun violence, death, self-harm, and domestic abuse. Since 2013, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center has been recognized as the national standard for active shooter response training by the FBI. In this episode of Enlighten Me, Hunter Martindale, Research Director for ALERRT, discusses how their practical research efforts help train first responders and civilians across the United States. Social Work professor Dr. Rael Morley also explores some of the latest research into what motivates people to commit acts of violence.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,134,196

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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