Inside Mizzou Health Sciences takes you beyond the classrooms and clinics and into the heart of health innovation at the University of Missouri’s College of Health Sciences. Join us as we explore the research, hands-on learning and inspiring stories of our students, faculty and alumni. From speech-language pathology to public health, social work to radiography, we get to know the people and programs that make our college such a special place to learn, serve and discover.
Lessons from the classroom (with Botswana Blackburn and Mark Kuhnert)
In this episode, Botswana Blackburn and Mark Kuhnert with the Department of Health Sciences discuss their passion for teaching and engaging with students. They describe how they keep coursework relevant by incorporating current events and real-world applications into their lessons, encouraging students to be well-rounded individuals and future health care leaders.
Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu (mailto:chscommunications@missouri.edu).
Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health Sciences at healthsciences.missouri.edu (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/).
9 Jan 2026
Staying Strong and Healthy (with Steve Ball, Rashad Ennin and Gus Gustavus)
Learn more about the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program with Steve Ball, a professor with the Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy. Steve is joined by longtime participant Gus Gustavus and student-instructor Rashad Ennin to discuss the origins of the program as well as how the fitness classes improve physical, mental and social wellness.
Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu (mailto:chscommunications@missouri.edu).
Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health Sciences at healthsciences.missouri.edu (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/).
30 Oct 2025
Adventurous spirit (with Aaron Thompson and Andy Frey)
Aaron Thompson and Andy Frey explore their adventurous pursuits, from water skiing to mountaineering, and how these experiences shape their careers as social work academics in an interview.
9 Oct 2025
Engineering better outcomes (with Shevon Harvey and Trent Guess)
Shevon Harvey and Trent Guess reveal how their engineering backgrounds shape their approaches to physical therapy and public health, offering unique problem-solving skills in healthcare, in this interview.
29 Sept 2025
Reporting for duty (with Jeff Galen and Jennifer Keely)
Jeff Galen and Jennifer Keely share stories from their military service, revealing how those experiences influenced their careers in nuclear medicine and respiratory therapy in this interview.
11 Apr 2025
The gift of body (with Teresa Briedwell, Garrett Johnson and Lexie Chirpich)
Learn about a foundational class for all Mizzou Physical Therapy students: human gross anatomy. Hear from PT faculty member Teresa Briedwell as well as third-year PT students Garrett Johnson and Lexie Chirpich about their experiences in the class and how it set the course for the rest of their studies.
Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu (mailto:chscommunications@missouri.edu).
Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health Sciences at healthsciences.missouri.edu (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/).
11 Apr 2025
Counting sheep (with Dana Fritz and Christi Baker)
In our debut episode, Dana Fritz and Christi Baker with the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences talk about the numerous animals who have been part of the Combs Language Preschool. Get to know the lambs, goats, baby chicks and other animals who have visited the preschool over its 25 years of operation.
Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu (mailto:chscommunications@missouri.edu).
Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health Sciences at healthsciences.missouri.edu (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/).
11 Apr 2025
Good cop, bad cop (with Lea Ann Lowery and Megan Blaufuss)
Lea Ann Lowery and Megan Blaufuss discuss their time in the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy and how it shaped their careers. They explore the importance of perseverance, the therapeutic use of self and the valuable lessons they now pass on to their own students and clients.
Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu (mailto:chscommunications@missouri.edu).
Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health Sciences at healthsciences.missouri.edu (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/).
11 Apr 2025
Global learning (with Ashley Givens and Carolyn Orbann)
In this episode, we bring together faculty members Ashley Givens and Carolyn Orbann. Carolyn and Ashley have led numerous study abroad programs, taking Mizzou Health Sciences students to places like South Africa, India and Costa Rica. Listen as they discuss some of their most memorable moments and explain how these programs benefit students and faculty alike.
Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu (mailto:chscommunications@missouri.edu).
Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health Sciences at healthsciences.missouri.edu (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/).
3 Apr 2025
COMING SOON: Inside Mizzou Health Sciences
Get ready to go beyond the classrooms and clinics for an inside look at the Mizzou College of Health Sciences. From leading-edge research to hands-on learning and inspiring stories, we’re diving deep into the people and ideas shaping the future of health. Don’t miss the launch of this all-new podcast on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu (mailto:chscommunications@missouri.edu).
Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health Sciences at healthsciences.missouri.edu (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/).
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