The Mayo Lab Podcast

On today's episode, Sedric Scott discusses fraternity and sorority life at the University of Mississippi. He also talks about the efforts that the UM Panhellenic are making towards educating greek life.  "We try to encourage all of our greek life. We always tell the chapter presidents, 'You have to be patient with yourself, you can't be comparing yourself to these other chapters on campus. Yo...

On today’s episode, Everett Miller shares his experience with grief and the support systems that he leans on during difficult times. He also talks about his experience at Sigma Chi when the late Thomas Mayo passed, discussing how it affected the trajectory of their fraternity's initiatives and attitude towards supporting each other. "It was tough for me, I remember that when I found out I called m...

On today's episode, Liz Norell discusses today's culture of productivity and how it can lead to being easily overwhelmed in our daily lives. She also talks about potential solutions to these problems. "If we can start looking at people with the assumption that what they're doing is the best that they can do, and that whatever they're doing is not about me, then we can have a radically different wo...

On today’s episode, James Polk shares his experience with pressure and how it showed itself as he navigated college life. He talks about how he was able to spot it and handle it accordingly both while being a student and president of the columns society at Ole Miss. "I didn't know how much went on behind the scenes." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other major streaming p...

On today's episode, Whitney Woods discusses the college student experience from her lens as the Assistant Director of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement. She talks about common themes that she sees in the students and how their office works to help set their students up for success. "We are giving them tools that they'll need beyond a national scholarship." Listen to this episode on Spo...

On today’s episode, Madeline Mueller shares her experience with imposter syndrome and how it affected her through college. She talks about how she has handled it in the past and how she works to combat those thoughts today. "I've definitely gotten better about trying to adjust my thinking, but I feel like these 'what-ifs' start creeping in so its like 'what if I'm not the most qualified for this r...

On today's episode, Dr. Ashley Jones discusses common themes that she sees in minority groups and how she and others are working to change these themes. "Growing up nearby, you always have this perception what the University is and what its image is and I'm actually grateful that was not the case." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other major streaming platform. For video...

On today’s episode, Bre'Anna Coleman shares her experiences moving to Ole Miss while knowing very few people in Oxford. She discusses what it is like to have to work through college and having a story that differs vastly from those around you. "I had to learn how to get comfortable with my own voice and my own story and be like if I'm sitting in a class and my story is drastically different from e...

On today's episode, William Teer discusses the role that knowing yourself and being open to new ideas plays in building a community for yourself and making new friends. "Life is a journey that we all go through, and I think the mistake that people make is trying to have it all figured out when this is meant to be a journey, and some unknown is okay." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcas...

On today’s episode, Hannah Watts shares her experiences moving every two years before starting college. She discusses what it is like to be on the move often, and what finding home at Ole Miss meant to her. "With friends I was always saying "Hello" and then I was saying "Goodbye" a lot, so a lot of times I think that I approach relationships thinking that I am going to be saying goodbye. I think t...

On today's episode, Evan Rooney discusses how masculinity can be used for good, but also how some negative masculine traits affect men today on a daily basis. "There are some really positive masculine values, like loyalty and wanting to protect people who may be less fortunate or weaker than yourself, but I think we often gravitate more towards this showy, alpha version of masculinity that feels l...

On today’s episode, Jakota and Jack share their experiences with and thoughts on men's mental health. They talk about what they have learned from their experiences and the social stigmas surrounding men's mental health as a whole. "I am not superman, no matter how much I want to act like I am, when I get home I'm going to be Clark Kent." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any ot...

On today's episode, Dr. Castel Sweet discusses what it means to be part of a community and some personal insight into how to get started. "Being more open to hearing and listening to other people's stories, you'll be surprised at the amount of connections you may have that may lead to finding out more about yourself or making a new friend." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any...

On today’s episode, Betsy Vise shares her experiences while studying abroad. She talks about what she has learned from her trips, the importance of knowing why you want to do things, and not spreading yourself out too thin. "It was hard because everything I was doing, I loved. There wasn't anything that was a burden because I enjoyed what I was doing. And at the same time, I was doing too many thi...

On today's episode, Rob Dunnam discusses some issues that a lot of people struggle with and shares his advice on how to be a better student. "Don't be afraid to let people know what's going on with you." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other major streaming platform. For video versions of each episode, watch us on YouTube. If you or someone you know is struggling with a m...

On today’s episode, Annalaura Swinea shares her journey with ADHD. She talks about the impacts that it had on her, the symptoms that she noticed, and how she has learned to thrive with it. "It changes your life from the inside out because you are in your head all the time." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other major streaming platform. For video versions of each episode,...

On today's episode, Dr. Montgomery shares her insight on getting through difficult times. She discusses the grief process and the feelings that can arise when you are at a low point. "Resilient people last, people are resilient, people last. So, tough times don't last, they will pass, and you just focus on what you can control." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other major...

On today’s episode, Jacks Mitchell shares his journey with scoliosis. He talks about the challenges he faced, the impact it had on his daily life, and how he found the strength to persevere through difficult moments. "Besides being thankful for the fact that my spine is now straight and I am better from the surgery, the stuff that its been able to motivate me to do outside of it has been something...

On today's episode, Dr. Hales shares his research in social ostracism. He discusses the affects of cell phone use in conversations and speculates the other effects that could take place from extended use. "We are now walking around with a perpetually present source of distraction that we can ignore people with." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other major streaming platfo...

On today’s episode, Jack Walker shares his college experience. He talks about the importance of normalizing dead space and his experiences with social media and friendships.   “No one’s gonna love the person that you’re trying to be. They’re gonna love the person that you are...”  Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other major streaming platform. For video versions...

On today’s episode, John Broderick candidly shares his own ignorance surrounding mental health when it took up residence in his son. He talks about how we are depriving children of their childhood, the importance of family meals and asks us what the downside is to asking our children how they are really doing.  “Parents need to take ownership of that. I'm sorry to say that they do... and pare...

On today’s episode, Eloise Moore shares her experience getting sober at 18. She talks about how alcohol took herself away from her, how normalized blacking out has become, her moment of surrender, and talks in-depth about the misunderstandings that surround being sober.   “Other people’s perception of normalcy can’t control my life at the end of the day… No matter what anyone else though...

On today’s episode, Brady Bramlett shares his college experience as an NCAA and SEC Student-Athlete. He talks about how having a passion outside of baseball saved his life, his personal experience with depression, how we all need to leave our egos at the door, and reminds us that we can have multiple identities and passions.  “That’s what people don’t talk about is how condemning it is to be...

On today’s episode, Landon Bradley shares vulnerably about his college experience. He talks about his desire to learn Spanish in order to communicate with more people, how being a good friend transcends languages and borders, and why he believes being more personable within the healthcare system would benefit everyone.     “It was a journey of asking "Who am I?" and "What does life...

On today’s episode, Sam Sepe reflects on the growth she has had over her college career. She shares about feeling alone and unworthy, her relationship with drinking, and how college can be awesome and incredible, but it doesn’t have to be the best four years of your life.   “I am not alone. I am not the only person who is hard on themself, I am not the only person who can’t drink, and I’m not...