New podcast listening group invites you to join the squad

All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Pod Squad. The group will discover, connect and enjoy two podcasts from WVU and beyond, gathering on the last Wednesday for a virtual meetup from 12-12:45 p.m. to discuss the selected podcasts. Registration is available online to receive the Zoom link.

For its first meeting, to be held Sept. 25, the Pod Squad episode selections come from the Women in Science & Medicine Podcast and The Addicted Mind+ Podcast.

Listen to Women in Science & Medicine: WVU alum and Clemson University’s Dr. Amanda Stover (episode 10). Available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Anchor and RadioPublic.

Listen to The Addicted Mind+: The Shame Compass: Navigating Out of Addiction and Into Recovery (episode 7). Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Women in Science & Medicine podcast features discussions with female scientists at WVU and other institutions. In this episode, “WVU alum and Clemson University’s Dr. Amanda Stover,” Host Mallory Weaver chats with Amanda Stover, PhD, assistant professor at Clemson University, about her Appalachia-relevant research at the intersection of mental health and suicide and substance abuse. They also talk about Stover’s love of teaching, mentoring and staying interconnected with other scientists, along with some reflection on her time at WVU as a trainee on a T32 training program. This podcast is offered by the WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education.

The Addicted Mind+ Podcast is all about understanding the complex world of addiction recovery and showing that recovery is possible. In this episode, “The Shame Compass: Navigating Out of Addiction and Into Recovery,” the hosts dive into the often painful topic of shame and how it can trap us in cycles of addiction, anxiety and self-criticism. This episode is not just about the struggles with shame but also offers hope and practical advice for anyone looking to make a positive change in their life. This podcast is offered by WVU Collegiate Recovery.

The Pod Squad is presented by Operation Blue Sky. Through Operation Blue Sky, WVU Health Sciences is creating opportunities for relationship building, creative exploration and fun. A creative, safe and happy environment creates a strong foundation for an increased sense of community, purpose and well-being.