Adam Haberman, PhD, has a personal connection to his work. He’d always studied cell biology and the health of neurons, but once his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he felt a new urge to study the disease and improve our understanding of it. On “At the Edge of It All,” he helped explain what we know about how diseases affect our brain cells, and how his work with undergrads on fruit flies is contributing to a greater understanding that could someday cure the disease that’s affected his family and so many others.

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Lauren Kirby, Director of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of San Diego, shares her journey from college athlete to NIL leader. Kirby explains how student-athletes can build their personal brands and navigate financial literacy. She also discusses NIL’s growing impact on local businesses and the broader college athletics landscape.

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we welcome back Justin Brooks, JD, professor of law and founding director of the California Innocence Project. Brooks discusses the ongoing challenges of wrongful convictions and the fight for reform in the justice system. He also talks about the new Innocence Clinic at the University of San Diego's School of Law, where law students will work hands-on to help free the innocent and learn the real-world practice of law.

Learn more about USD School of Law's legal clinics: https://www.sandiego.edu/law/clinics/

Lorri Sulpizio, PhD, director of the Conscious Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego, sat down with "At the Edge of It All" to discuss the role of mindset and resilience in professional and personal development. In this episode, Sulpizio talks about common challenges such as job loss and career transitions and provides strategies for maintaining stability during those periods of uncertainty.

From saved passwords to smart devices, everyday conveniences can quietly expose us to cyber threats. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nikolas Behar, professor of cybersecurity at the University of San Diego, sat down with "At the Edge of It All" to talk about how digital shortcuts and household devices make families and individuals prime targets to hackers. He also provided some simple tips for people to reduce their risk of a personal cybersecurity attack.

Erik Fritsvold, PhD, Academic Director of USD’s Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership program, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about the evolving world of policing. He discusses what makes a great officer and leader and how leadership can combat burnout and staffing shortages. Dr. Fritsvold also explores how higher education impacts officer performance and what the future of policing could look like in a rapidly changing world.

Kate Sealy, an all-star defender on USD's Women's Soccer team, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about how she balances being a student-athlete while excelling in her accounting classes. Sealy also shared how her coaches have supported her while she pursues a competitive internship while juggling a full course load.

Sebastian Lucier, supervising attorney for USD's Entrepreneurship Clinic, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to discuss what legalities business owners should consider before and after starting a business. Lucier also shared the work he and his students are doing at the Entrepreneurship Clinic by providing free legal support to local entrepreneurs and giving students hands-on experience in the process. 

https://www.sandiego.edu/law/clinics/clinical-education/entrepreneurship.php

Greg LaPorte, head coach for the women's soccer team at USD, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All' team for a special edition of "The Athletics Edge." Greg discusses his last highly successful season as head coach and how he worked to build his all-star team. Greg also shares how culture plays a large role in shaping a thriving team of players both on and off the soccer field. 

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). And, to help raise awareness, we sat down with Chris Burden, assistant vice president of wellness and a clinical psychologist, to discuss the suicide prevention resources available to the community and how to connect loved ones to support.

Burden also shared how the University of San Diego is in The JED Foundation campus program, a national program that promotes emotional health and educates campuses on suicide prevention, and what that looks like in the wellness offerings provided to students on campus. 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240

Lily Vistica is a director of Clinical Training for the Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy Department at USD. In her free time, she volunteers with the American Red Cross as the lead of the Disaster Mental Health team, providing mental health services to victims of disasters in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Vistica shares what mental health support looks like on the ground after people are experiencing a disaster and how to get the support you need if you are dealing with a life-changing situation. 

Kimmel Yeager spent years working at high-end fitness clubs before helping establish the transformative Palomar Health Student Wellness Center at USD. On “At the Edge of It All” she talks about her journey, and all the cutting edge offerings at USD, but she also talks about how fitness extends beyond just looking good. How does feeling good incorporate physical and mental wellness? And how does that open the door for everyone to get something out of the gym? She explains.

Public speaking routinely ranks among people’s worst fears, but Greg Ghio says a lot of times they may just be overthinking it. The adjunct professor of communication teaches public speaking at USD, and he joined “At the Edge of It All” to give viewers and listeners tips on how to overcome their fears and improve their speaking skills.

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Maren Mossman, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Physics at USD, unpacks the mysteries of quantum mechanics, from atoms near absolute zero to her groundbreaking work aboard the International Space Station. She also shares her journey into science and her mission to foster inclusivity in physics through the Physics Identity Program.

Sheree Scott has devoted her life to helping the most vulnerable. This week on “At the Edge of It All”, Scott, the Director for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Programs at USD, talked about what led her to health care. Following a career as a Navy corpsman, Scott got into academia, where she uses her knowledge and influence to help groups who are often overlooked by health care providers. She explained how she’s working to improve access and treatment for women and veterans, among others.

Erika García, profesora asistente de la Universidad de San Diego participó en el podcast "Al Bordo de Todo" para hablar sobre sus propias experiencias como estudiante bilingüe y cómo esto creó en ella la pasión por defender los programas de educación bilingüe. García también compartió cómo su investigación busca cambiar cómo la sociedad piensa sobre la educación bilingüe, sus beneficios y cómo ésta impacta a los jóvenes estudiantes.

Erika Garcia, assistant professor on early childhood biliteracy, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss her own experiences as a bilingual student and how that instilled in her a passion to advocate for bilingual education programs. Garcia also shared how her research is working to demystify the ways in which a bilingual education impacts young learners and who benefits from being bilingual. 

This week, we were joined by USD Men’s Tennis player Oliver Tarvet, who just returned to the U.S. after an impressive run at Wimbledon that culminated with a showdown on Centre Court against world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz. Tarvet explained his mindset as he worked his way through qualifying upsets at Wimbledon, explained how he’s grown at USD, and talked about what’s next during his senior season.

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All", we talk with Meredith Levin, director of the Women's Legal Clinic at USD's School of Law. She is a passionate legal advocate whose path to law was shaped by a desire to help others, especially those navigating difficult family issues. She explains the vital work of the Women’s Legal Clinic, which offers free legal services for issues like divorce, custody and domestic violence. The need is growing, and for many, this support can be life-changing. She also discusses the risks of going to court without an attorney and how the clinic gives students hands-on experience while serving the community.

You can reach the Women's Legal Clinic at 619-260-7470 or by visiting https://www.sandiego.edu/law/clinics/clinical-education/womens-clinic.php

“At the Edge of It All” was joined by Sophia Baik, assistant professor of communication at USD. Baik is an expert in regulations of media and technology, and explained how our data is used by our favorite websites and apps. She talked about some of the privacy concerns associated with that, how some governments are working to protect consumers, and what individuals can do to surf the web responsibly.