Gym Shorts Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/gym-shorts Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. These stories offer honest reflections on how we can all work together to create happier, healthier, and more inclusive futures for every student.   © 2026 Ophea 5326a6cb-89cb-59c9-bdc3-35ac6ffd5e68 yes c80bc2a0-2209-11f1-9c50-533101ef1fa4 Introducing Gym Shorts: Stories from Gym Class en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:21 -0400 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:11 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/xONle_43bwR0QG7kE5-WtSsgNzKsT4cq9sQGU1NuTf4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjlk/YmUyZTc3Nzg0Yzgw/ZmZjYWEzZWFlMTg3/YWU5Mi5wbmc.jpg Gym Shorts episodic Ophea Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. These stories offer honest reflections on how we can all work together to create happier, healthier, and more inclusive futures for every student.   Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. gym class, H&PE, phys. ed, physical education, school memories Ophea gymshorts@ophea.org No No How One Size Fits All Didn’t Fit Me 2 2 How One Size Fits All Didn’t Fit Me full 9df8fbee-306f-42e3-ad03-9f04b48da57d https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa0c5593 On today’s episode, we hear from Tammy, who recounts her experience as a high-achieving student who struggled in a gym class that celebrated performance and contributed to negative feelings about her body. Finding her way back to physical activity for the community, she highlights the importance of educators getting to know each student and creating spaces for every student to thrive. 

This episode was hosted by Andrea Haefele, Curriculum Consultant at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly. 

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About Gym Shorts 

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.   

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.  

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This episode was hosted by Andrea Haefele, Curriculum Consultant at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly. 

Resources & Links 

About Gym Shorts 

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.   

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.  

Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!

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This episode was hosted by Andrea Haefele, Curriculum Consultant at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly. 

Resources & Links 

About Gym Shorts 

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.   

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.  

Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!

]]> gym class, H&PE, phys. ed, physical education, school memories No How a Playground Visit Changed the Way I See Accessibility 1 1 How a Playground Visit Changed the Way I See Accessibility full 580c7f7a-882f-4896-badc-36aff899dd02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c55be93 On today’s episode, we hear from Andrea, who shares how her experience as a parent shaped her teaching practices. Centering open-mindedness and individual differences, Andrea shows that an inclusion mindset can make gym class a space for every student. 

This episode was hosted by Tammy Shubat, Chief Strategy Officer at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly.  

Resources & Links 

About Gym Shorts 

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.   

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.  

Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!

]]> On today’s episode, we hear from Andrea, who shares how her experience as a parent shaped her teaching practices. Centering open-mindedness and individual differences, Andrea shows that an inclusion mindset can make gym class a space for every student. 

This episode was hosted by Tammy Shubat, Chief Strategy Officer at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly.  

Resources & Links 

About Gym Shorts 

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.   

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.  

Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!

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This episode was hosted by Tammy Shubat, Chief Strategy Officer at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly.  

Resources & Links 

About Gym Shorts 

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.   

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.  

Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!

]]> gym class, H&PE, phys. ed, physical education, school memories No Introducing Gym Shorts: Stories from Gym Class Introducing Gym Shorts: Stories from Gym Class trailer 5990095a-9bd3-4afd-a487-3cc083475132 https://gymshorts.com/introducing-gym-shorts Introducing Gym Shorts, a new podcast from Ophea! 🎧 ⁠
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Join us to explore the powerful, personal, and sometimes uncomfortable stories behind early experiences in Health and Physical Education. ⁠
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In each episode, hosted by Ophea staff, Andrea Haefele or Tammy Shubat, a different guest shares their gym class memories and how these shaped their attitudes towards physical activity as adults.
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📅 Season 1 drops March 31 with new episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe through your podcast platform or sign up for our email list to get episodes straight to your inbox!
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Gym Shorts is currently available in English only. ⁠

Gym Shorts is produced by Mike Meehan and the Gym Shorts Our theme song and music were written and performed by Nice Mosaics.

]]> Introducing Gym Shorts, a new podcast from Ophea! 🎧 ⁠
⁠
Join us to explore the powerful, personal, and sometimes uncomfortable stories behind early experiences in Health and Physical Education. ⁠
⁠
In each episode, hosted by Ophea staff, Andrea Haefele or Tammy Shubat, a different guest shares their gym class memories and how these shaped their attitudes towards physical activity as adults.
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📅 Season 1 drops March 31 with new episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe through your podcast platform or sign up for our email list to get episodes straight to your inbox!
⁠
Gym Shorts is currently available in English only. ⁠

Gym Shorts is produced by Mike Meehan and the Gym Shorts Our theme song and music were written and performed by Nice Mosaics.

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⁠
Join us to explore the powerful, personal, and sometimes uncomfortable stories behind early experiences in Health and Physical Education. ⁠
⁠
In each episode, hosted by Ophea staff, Andrea Haefele or Tammy Shubat, a different guest shares their gym class memories and how these shaped their attitudes towards physical activity as adults.
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📅 Season 1 drops March 31 with new episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe through your podcast platform or sign up for our email list to get episodes straight to your inbox!
⁠
Gym Shorts is currently available in English only. ⁠

Gym Shorts is produced by Mike Meehan and the Gym Shorts Our theme song and music were written and performed by Nice Mosaics.

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