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The Pre-Made Podcast

The Pre-Made Podcast

De: Matthew C Collins
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In this podcast, you'll hear stories primarily from my Amherst College Class of 1994 classmates as we reflect on life 30+ years removed from graduation day. What have we been up to all these years? How has Amherst impacted the decisions we've made? What college memories have stayed with us? How are we thinking about the next 20 years? Arte Ciencias Sociales Entretenimiento y Artes Escénicas
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  • Abbie Raikes Seeks Out The Hard Stuff And Makes It Better

    Abbie Raikes Seeks Out The Hard Stuff And Makes It Better
    Aug 7 2025
    Curiosity and challenge have propelled Abbie Raikes ever since she left the stage at Amherst College in 1994 with her diploma in hand and launched her career in public service just five days later. Abbie describes the moves she’s made, from Nebraska to Paris and back again, as a series of deliberate choices to get closer to big, tough, important problems. She’s now tackling early childhood development on a global scale through her company, ECD Measure, and her role as a professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. We talk about why she left the law school track, the revelation that hit her while working in a Nicaraguan health clinic, the philosophies that have guided her as a researcher and entrepreneur, and the ways that Amherst nurtured her early instincts. She shares a poignant remembrance of a classmate who left too soon, and offers insights about what she hopes to prioritize in the years ahead. Highlights: Abbie reflects on how a serious injury and a stubborn sense of curiosity led her to choose Amherst College over schools closer to home She shares what working for Senator Bob Kerrey and reading constituent letters illuminated how she could best tackle important problems Abbie explains what her company ECD Measure does. and why she prioritized cultural adaptability in its tools and output She discusses the balance between academic rigor and entrepreneurial agility, and why she seeks out discomfort and challenge Learn whom from the class of 1994 she'd like me to interview next To get in touch with Abbie, you can find her on LinkedIn or through her faculty profile at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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    53 m
  • Pete Lalor Brings a Coach’s Mindset to Surgery and Parenting

    Pete Lalor Brings a Coach’s Mindset to Surgery and Parenting
    Jul 24 2025
    Pete Lalor, a bariatric surgeon and medical director in Ohio, launched from Amherst College to Ireland to the hockey rinks of Holland—but today we find him leading a surgical weight loss program. A former student-athlete, Pete shares how his performance mentality evolved from athletics into medicine, and why he remains a student of psychology even decades after majoring in it at Amherst. Pete opens up about parenting five kids, the future of medicine (including the hype and limitations of GLP-1 weight loss drugs), and how youth sports today have left him feeling torn about their value and trade-offs. He also reflects on how emotional intelligence is a critical skill, whether you're in the operating room or the living room. Highlights include: His enduring interest in psychology helps him be a more empathetic physician and parent. Pete's perspective on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic is nuanced: they can help, but they're no magic bullet for obesity. The values he absorbed at Amherst and in sports—grit, teamwork, performance—still shape his life today. How he's envisioning the next 20 years, including how he might apply his extensive experience and curiosities in a new direction. The two Amherst classmates he wants me to interview next. To get in touch with Pete, email him at petelalor@hotmail.com and learn more about his practice at  http://www.woodcountyhospital.org.
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    48 m
  • Jane Rohde Bowers Excels In Public Health By Meeting People Where They Are

    Jane Rohde Bowers Excels In Public Health By Meeting People Where They Are
    Jul 17 2025
    Jane Rohde Bowers grew up both overseas and in the Pioneer Valley, with parents who graduated from Amherst College and Mount Holyoke. She also had a front-row seat to international public health via her father’s career. A self-described “beach gal” who dreamed of marine biology, she instead found herself pulled into anthropology at Amherst and later, public health herself. Today, Jane is a Health Program Manager in Los Angeles County, where she champions equitable access to HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) care, especially for vulnerable populations. In this conversation, Jane reflects on how her international upbringing shaped her ability to relate to others, how she found her footing in public health after a post-college journey that included backpacking and tour guiding, and how she now strives to mentor the next generation of practitioners. Throughout it all, she affirms her belief that health is a human right—and that connection, trust, and persistence are the keys to making real change. Key Takeaways: Jane shares how growing up abroad as the child of a global public health leader gave her a deep appreciation for diversity and a recognition of health disparities. She talks about how her early jobs—backpacking through Mexico, working as a camping tour guide, and volunteering in San Diego—helped clarify her professional path. Why meeting people where they are is central to Jane’s work today. Jane opens up about how she builds trust with vulnerable populations. The Amherst College classmate she wants me to interview next. You can email Jane at janebowers100@gmail.com.
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    54 m
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