This is the second episode of a two-part series on LearningWell Radio called “Lives Well-Told.”

On this episode of LearningWell Radio, professors Jonathan Adler and Gillian Epstein, the co-founders and directors of the Story Lab at Olin College of Engineering, rejoin Marjorie Malpiede to continue their discussion of storytelling in the college context. Following the last episode on how individuals can approach crafting their stories, this episode explores how the act of sharing those stories has the power to shape and change larger communities.

On this episode of LearningWell Radio, Marjorie Malpiede speaks with storytelling experts Drs. Jonathan Adler and Gillian Epstein, co-founders and directors of the Story Lab at Olin College of Engineering, on the intrapersonal integration that storytelling supports; and the ways in which our stories do (and do not) support our well-being.

This is the first of a two-part series.

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On this episode of LearningWell Radio, Marjorie Malpiede hosts Peter Felten of Elon University and Isis Artze-Vega, two experts on relational practices in higher education. They discuss why relationships are so important to the success and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff and how to build connections campus-wide.

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In this episode of LearningWell Radio, journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Wallace discusses her forthcoming book, “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.”

She explains what mattering is; why it’s crucial to wellbeing, particularly among young people; and how we can pursue mattering in our lives to the benefit of ourselves and those around us.

“Mattering” is available now for pre-order and for purchase on January 27 wherever you buy your books.

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On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, D. Graham Burnett, a professor at Princeton University, discusses his new book “Attensity! A Manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement,” which warns of the exploitation, by the tech industry, of one of the world’s most precious commodities: human attention.

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On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Matthew Lee, a professor at Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion and the director of the Flourishing Network at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, discusses the latest paper he co-authored with H.F.P. director Tyler VanderWeele.

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On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, sociologist and professor Richard Arum from the University of California Irvine discusses the challenges facing student-centered learning and how a new framework for intellectual virtues can help address them.

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As former Vice Chancellor for Leader & Culture Development for the Texas Tech University System, Steve Sosland oversaw the creation of the Leader & Culture Development office and its opportunities for over 80,000 students across five campuses. On this episode of Invented Here, Steve shares how his office came to be, how they approached top-down leader development, and how to enhance both capacity and capability for students and faculty.

This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing.

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Julia Macias believes “leading is not about formal position.” She tells us “everyone, regardless of formal status, has the potential to influence and energize others towards a common goal.” On this episode of Invented Here, Julia shares the origins of the George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy at Washington University of St. Louis and how her program has scaled to ensure all WashU students have integrated and immersive opportunities to become purpose driven leaders of character and capability.

This episode is a part of Invented Here, a podcast series from LearningWell Magazine and the LearningWell Coalition featuring stories of innovation in learner-centered education that fosters life-long wellbeing.

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On this month's episode of LearningWell Radio, Marjorie Malpiede talks with Beth McMurtrie of The Chronicle of Higher Education about new research on A.I. and student cognition.

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