National University Podcast Series

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National University Deans, Faculty, and Leadership discuss a wide range of topics with a focus on the higher education community. Tune in to hear from our experts, alumni, students, and faculty. Current programs include: Center for the Advancement of Virtual Organizations (CAVO), Virtual Education Support Center (VESC) and Whole Person Center (WPC), formerly Virtual Center for Health and Wellness (VC4HW).

  1. 11/10/2025

    CAVO Podcast Ep. 100: The Presence Effect

    Our Special 100th Edition! Presence changes everything! It impacts how learners respond, how they engage, and how they remember the experience. In this episode, Visiting Virtual Expert Dr. Laurie Hillstock chats with CAVO Director Dr. Melody Rawlings to share the small choices that make a big difference when we’re leading or teaching online, including how we open a session, how we use our tools, and how we convey tone.

    28 min

  2. 08/14/2025

    CAVO Ep. 99: Beyond the Screen - Building Ethical Futures in Virtual Spaces

    Technology connects us in ways once unimaginable, yet it also raises urgent questions about accountability and our shared humanity. In this episode, Dr. Emi Barriesi, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, joins Dr. Melody Rawlings, CAVO Director, to explore the future of ethics in virtual environments and the guiding values that can ensure technology becomes a bridge to opportunity rather than a barrier.

    29 min

  3. 08/14/2025

    WPC Ep.13 Taking Ownership of Our Attachment Styles to Improve Communication and Connection

    With Traci Zajdel and Dr. Aurélia Bickler Healthy romantic relationships require a sense of harmony between our expressions of autonomy and closeness. When we have experienced threats to security and trust in previous relationships, both in our early years and in adulthood, we often find that the anxiety that comes with fear of loss or abandonment disrupts that balance and can create conflict as we negotiate life with our partners. This podcast explores the process of active self-awareness of attachment styles to facilitate productive communication of needs and anxieties, thereby achieving compromises that nurture rather than stifle the relationships themselves. Resources: "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson "Love Understood: The Science of Who, How, and Why We Love" by Laura Mucha

    22 min

  4. 06/03/2025

    CAVO Ep 98: Navigating Connection, Boundaries, and Self-Care in Remote Work

    Remote work has changed how we live and work, but it also comes with real challenges. In this episode, host Stephanie Menefee talks with Rachel Jacobsen about setting boundaries, staying connected, and practicing self-care in virtual environments. They share personal stories and practical strategies to help remote workers find balance, manage loneliness, and protect their well-being.

    29 min

  5. 04/18/2025

    WPC Ep.12: Connection in the Midst of Betrayal: Healing from Infidelity through Meaningful Shared Experiences

    Romantic relationships are multi-dimensional due to many factors, including culture, societal expectations, and the meaning we place on our connections. One vulnerability lies within all relationships and that is the potential for infidelity and betrayal. Licensed marriage and family therapists, Traci Zajdel and Dr. Racine Henry, discuss factors that contribute to infidelity and betrayal as well as Dr. Henry’s innovative couples therapy modality that promotes healing and connection in couples. A Palate For Love by Dr. Racine Henry https://a.co/d/5iVhT9X

    24 min

  6. 03/07/2025

    CAVO Ep. 97: Strengthening Remote Teams Through Meaningful Connections

    In today’s virtual world, strong relationships are key to productivity, engagement, and well-being in remote teams. Shane Spraggs, Forbes best-selling author, productivity consultant, and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, joins Dr. Deanna Davis, Associate Professor of Leadership at National University, to explore how connection, trust, and shared experiences drive high-performing teams. Together, they share strategies for fostering a culture of belonging, support, and collaboration no matter where employees are located.

    24 min

  7. 12/11/2024

    CAVO Ep. 96: Essential Remote Relationship-Building Opportunities for Managers

    Building relationships is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. In this episode, Sunny Ziemer, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert and CEO of Distribute Consulting, joins Dr. Kathy Richie, Associate Professor at National University, to discuss key moments managers should never overlook and share practical tips for strengthening connections in remote teams.

    23 min

  8. 11/13/2024

    WPC Ep. 11: Let's Talk about Peace with Dr. Aurélia Bickler and Hasmik Movsisyan

    Join our conversation as we explore diverse perspectives on peace and discuss ways to integrate its values into the lives of our children and students. Discover strategies for fostering responsibility, empathy, resilience, and understanding among students, making peace a tangible part of their daily lives. Let’s work together to create a culture of peace - one human at a time, one lesson at a time. Join us as we discuss actionable approaches to make. Be a Friend Organization. https://www.beafriendproject.org/

    25 min
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National University Deans, Faculty, and Leadership discuss a wide range of topics with a focus on the higher education community. Tune in to hear from our experts, alumni, students, and faculty. Current programs include: Center for the Advancement of Virtual Organizations (CAVO), Virtual Education Support Center (VESC) and Whole Person Center (WPC), formerly Virtual Center for Health and Wellness (VC4HW).

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  • Creator
    National University
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 National University Podcast Series
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