Communications Breakdown: What Works (and Doesn't) in Health and Science Communication
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Communications Breakdown: What Works (and Doesn't) in Health and Science Communication
Latest Episodes
Soft Skills, Real Impact: Practical Wins for Health Comm
In this episode, we highlight practical communication strategies that professionals can apply right away to extend their reach and impact. We start with insights from our CIRTC YouTube channel, where viewer trends reveal which skills are in hig...
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Episode 7
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31:05
Finding Your Voice: Navigating Social Media, Creative Choices, and Using AI to Create Music
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 Re...
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Episode 6
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29:01
Lessons from the Next Generation Part 3: Creativity and Dissemination Planning
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 appli...
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Episode 5
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24:46
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Lessons from the Next Generation Part 2: Language, Storytelling, and Design Skills that Matter
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 communicati...
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Episode 4
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25:26
Lessons from the Next Generation Part 1: The Missing Pieces in Health Comm Education
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 dis...
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Episode 3
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29:11
