The 5-Minute Shift: Ep. 104 The USC Study Helping Students to Reclaim Their Mental Health
Thu Oct 30 2025
This week on Mental Health Reclaimed, I’m joined by two inspiring educators from the University of Southern California: Dr. Julie Loppacher, Director of the Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity, and Dr. Harly Ramsey, Associate Director of the Engineering in Society Program.
In this conversation, we explore how just five intentional minutes a day—through journaling, breathing, tapping, and cognitive reappraisal—can rewire the brain for calm, clarity, and confidence.
We dive into the culture of pressure in higher education, the science of self-regulation, and why true well-being begins with awareness, not achievement. Whether you’re a student, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode reminds you that healing and resilience can begin with something simple: five mindful minutes at a time.
✨ Listen now to reclaim your calm, your focus, and your mental health, one small shift at a time.
Links and Resources
🎙 Today’s Guests:
Dr. Julie Loppacher – Director, Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity, University of Southern California
Dr. Harly Ramsey – Associate Director, Engineering in Society Program, University of Southern California
Learn more about their work: the5minuteproject.com
For more about Dr. Azi Jankovic, host of the pod, educator-speaker-advocate, and author of Mental Health Reclaimed, visit:
✨ azijankovic.com
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This week on Mental Health Reclaimed, I’m joined by two inspiring educators from the University of Southern California: Dr. Julie Loppacher, Director of the Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity, and Dr. Harly Ramsey, Associate Director of the Engineering in Society Program. In this conversation, we explore how just five intentional minutes a day—through journaling, breathing, tapping, and cognitive reappraisal—can rewire the brain for calm, clarity, and confidence. We dive into the culture of pressure in higher education, the science of self-regulation, and why true well-being begins with awareness, not achievement. Whether you’re a student, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode reminds you that healing and resilience can begin with something simple: five mindful minutes at a time. ✨ Listen now to reclaim your calm, your focus, and your mental health, one small shift at a time. Links and Resources 🎙 Today’s Guests: Dr. Julie Loppacher – Director, Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity, University of Southern California Dr. Harly Ramsey – Associate Director, Engineering in Society Program, University of Southern California Learn more about their work: the5minuteproject.com For more about Dr. Azi Jankovic, host of the pod, educator-speaker-advocate, and author of Mental Health Reclaimed, visit: ✨ azijankovic.com