SLU Public Health Unscripted
The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice (https://www.slu.edu/public-health-social-justice/about/index.php) presents our podcast suite includes two exclusive podcast offerings:
1.) The Saint Louis University "Public Health: Unscripted" podcast is a student-led podcast series that looks more deeply into the work of students, professors, staff, and community partners within the public health landscape of St. Louis.
Our biweekly series, led by students, discusses academic and professional topics across all concentrations in the public health world. Topics discussed include behavioral science and health education; biosecurity and disaster preparedness; biostatistics; epidemiology; global health; health management and policy; maternal and child health public health practice; and public health practice.
2.) 'Conversations with Leaders in Public Health' is presented by the Heartland Center in the College for Public Health and Social Justice at Saint Louis University. The Heartland Centers for Public Health and Community Capacity Development works with academic and practice partners locally and nationally to support a systemic approach to workforce development.
Episodes
54 episodes
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 46: Director of Pastoral Formation Patrick Cousins
In this episode of the 'Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, Director of Pastoral Formation Patrick Cousins shares insights from his work on the Mission and Identity team and explores the meaningful connections between public health and Jesuit I...
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Episode 46
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32:53
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 45: MHA Alum Aubrey Zahuranec
In this episode of the 'Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, MHA Alum & current Service Line Manager at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aubrey Zahuranec, shares her career journey! She reflects on her experience in the accelerated ...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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33:22
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 44: MPH Student Trent Schultz
In this episode of the 'Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year student Trent Schultz shares his experience as a pre-medical student pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH).He reflects on his time in the MPH program, the activit...
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Episode 44
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29:29
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 43: BSHE Department Chair & Professor, Anne K. Sebert Kuhlmann, Ph.D., M.P.H.
In this episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, Anne Sebert-Kuhlmann, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Behavioral Science and Health Equity, discusses her professional journey, research interests, and her recent recognition as the ...
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Episode 43
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33:15
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 42: MPH Alumni Casey and Andrew Solsrud
In this episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, Master of Public Health alumni and founders of the podcast, Casey (Allen) and Andrew Solsrud, discuss their time in the MPH program, the founding of the podcast, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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37:05
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 41: Amanda Nothstine
In this episode of the 'Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year MPH student Amanda Nothstine shares her experience as a marketing and communications summer intern with Parents as Teachers.She reflects on her time in the non-profi...
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Episode 41
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32:31
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 40: Christian Buendia
In this episode of the 'Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year MHA student Christian Buendia discusses his experience as a graduate administrative intern at Mercy Primary Care.He reflects on his passion for healthcare, the SLU p...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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31:28
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 39: Harleen Gulati
In this episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year MHA student Harleen Gulati shares insights from her summer internship at Milliman, where she worked as a Healthcare Account Executive Intern. She reflects on he...
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Episode 39
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29:27
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 38: Lydia Dixon
In the first episode of Season 4 of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, we welcome Lydia Dixon, a second-year Master of Health Administration student and President of the Student Association of Health Management and Policy (SAHMP).
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Episode 38
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25:56
Public Health Unscripted: Season 4 Sneak Peek
The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice’s 'Public Health Unscripted' podcast is back for Season 4! In this special teaser episode, host Molly Griffin gives listeners a sneak peek at what’s ahead in the 2025–2026 ...
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Season 4
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Public Health Unscripted, Episode 37: Luke Busboom
In the final episode of season three of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, we feature second-year Master of Public Health student and CPHSJ Marketing and Communications Graduate Student Worker, Luke Busboom. Luke reflects on his time in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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26:46
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 36: Health Management & Policy Department Chair, Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D.
In this episode, listeners get to know Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D., Chair of the Health Management and Policy Department. He reflects on his unique career journey, what led him to the priesthood, his impactful work at SLU over the years, and sh...
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Episode 36
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28:22
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 35: MHA student Isabella Cipolla-Pruitt
In this episode, listeners will get to know first-year MHA student, Izzy-Pruitt! Pruitt shares her experience in leadership roles with Student Government during undergrad that helped motivate her to pursue an MHA. You can also learn more about ...
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Episode 35
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21:40
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 34: MHA student Lionel Gumireddy
In this episode, listeners can learn more about Second-Year MHA student Lionel Gumireddy! Gumireddy shares his educational journey and how he landed here at Saint Louis University. We also get a glimpse into what his internship experience was l...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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25:55
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 33: Brooke Dedrick, Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist
In this week’s episode, host Luke Busboom sits down with Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist, Brooke Dedrick. Dedrick, who works with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, shares why mosquitoes poise such a unique health risk...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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26:45
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 32: Maggie Callon, MSW, LCSW
In this episode, listeners learn about the CPHSJ Undergraduate Program Advisor, Maggie Callon. Join us as Callon paints a picture of the undergraduate programs within the CPHSJ and as she shares how she writes her famous ‘Friday Mailers!’ ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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30:55
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 31: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC
In this episode we're joined by Infection Preventionist and Co-Host of the APIC '5 Second Rule Podcast,' Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC. Host Luke Busboom sits down with Kelly to talk about the infection prevention field, jobs, myths and how the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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29:34
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 30: MPH student Grace biju Thomas
In our first episode in our new studio at the freshly renovated second floor of the Wool Center at Saint Louis University, host Luke Busboom sits down with MPH student, Grace Biju Thomas! Listeners will learn about the experience of an internat...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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35:03
Public Health Unscripted: Wool Center Opening Teaser & FAQs
The College for Public Health and Social Justice will open the brand new second floor of the Wool Center for students on Monday, January 13th.In this teaser, listeners will hear useful information from host Luke Busboom as we b...
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Public Health Unscripted, Episode 29: Ph.D. Student Derick Simmons
In today’s episode, we sit down with Ph.D. student, Derick Simmons and learn more about what getting a Ph.D. is like within SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice! Simmons shares his experiences and why he got into health administra...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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33:44
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 28: Kyle Foerst, M.S.
Ever wondered what biosecurity and disaster preparedness might look like? In this episode, we hear from Kyle Foerst, M.S., and learn more about the field as well as what the courses he teaches at SLU look like. Listeners will get a...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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32:55
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 27: Wool Building Move Update
In this episode, we sit down with the Dean of our College, Dr. Leslie McClure, and the Executive Assistant to the Dean, Nicole Lyon, to discuss our big move in January! Listeners will learn more about some of the behind-the-scenes work that has...
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Episode 27
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27:49
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 26: Reueline Arulanandam
In this episode, listeners can learn more about a student within the College for Public Health and Social Justice who has gone above and beyond to advocate for the student-experience at SLU. Undergraduate senior, Reueline Arulanandam shares abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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26:54
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 25: Journey Amundson
Learn more about what it is like to be both a D1 athlete and an MPH student at SLU on this episode with Journey Amundson! Gain an insight into the student experience within CPHSJ and what it is like to balance school, work and extracurriculars ...
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Episode 25
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26:58
Public Health Unscripted, Episode 24: Kelly Van Etten
In this episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year MPH student, Kelly Van Etten shares her experience completing her APEx internship this summer. Van Etten, who interned at “City MatCH”, shared how she prepared ...
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Episode 24
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27:23