Communications Breakdown is a new podcast that breaks down what works (and doesn't) in health and science communication. Hosted by Tracy Mehan and Katrina Boylan, this podcast brings you into their world of research translation, health promotion, public health communications strategy, website and social media management, graphic design, and much more.
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Finding Your Voice: Navigating Social Media, Creative Choices, and Using AI to Create Music
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Send us a text Tracy and Katrina reflect on the podcast launch and explore the rapidly evolving social media landscape for scientists and researchers, plus share insights from experimenting with AI-generated music. Chapters: Podcast Launch Reflections Social Media Evolution Post-Twitter Platform Selection Strategy Music Selection with AI Tools Huma…
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When Public Health Meets the Instagram Era
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Send us a text Remember when social media was just typing out a quick message and hitting “post”? Those days are long gone, replaced by the constant pressure to create eye-catching visuals that also have impact. This isn't just about aesthetics—it's about whether important health messages are being seen at all in today's crowded digital landscape. …
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Lessons from the Next Generation Part 1: The Missing Pieces in Health Comm Education
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Send us a text What do emerging professionals in health communication wish they'd learned in school? In a long, revealing conversation, we dive into candid interviews with three recent interns who came to us from diverse educational backgrounds. Our discussion centers on a critical reality: students pursuing careers in public health communication r…
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Lessons from the Next Generation Part 2: Language, Storytelling, and Design Skills that Matter
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Send us a text What happens when academic language meets real-world health communication needs? In this episode—the second in a three-part series—we continue to explore some of the gaps between academic training and practical application in health communication. At the end of Part 1, our conversation turned toward accessibility, and Part 2 picks up…
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Lessons from the Next Generation Part 3: Creativity and Dissemination Planning
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Send us a text What happens when classroom theory meets real-world health communication? Our three-part series concludes with a deep dive into the perspectives of emerging professionals as they navigate the transition from academic training to practical application in health communication. We explore how creativity, feedback, and real-world practic…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of public health messaging? How scientific research moves from dense academic journals to information that actually changes lives? Communications Breakdown is a new podcast that invites you into the world of strategic communication planning, message crafting, and research translat…
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