On a First Name Basis
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<p>A show dedicated to telling the human side of the stories surrounding the research at Boise State University.</p>
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11/5/2024
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A great story doesn’t just entertain, it changes what we believe is possible. I sit down with Boise State marketing professor Dr. Anne Hamby to unpack why storytelling is so powerful, how it works in marketing and education, and why the most persuasive narratives often sound less like a sales pitch and more like a real human confession. We start somewhere unexpected: ultra running. Anne explains the “exercise in extremes” behind 50Ks and 50-milers, the mental trick of moving from mile 10 to ...
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Megan Smith, Boise State professor, discusses how prioritizing community connection and upstream prevention can improve youth mental health, making thriving the norm in this interview.
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<p>A show dedicated to telling the human side of the stories surrounding the research at Boise State University.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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