April 08, 2026

Podcast: Staying Grounded with Heavy Cases

Joe Johnston is the latest guest on Brooke Wichmann's podcast, "Ombuddy." Johnston, the Ombuds at the Rochester Institute of Technology, talks about his three decades of experience in higher education, including roles in residence life, student conduct, and now Ombuds. The thread through all of these jobs: "His commitment to deep listening and, at times, dark humor." 

In his conversation with Wichmann, 
[Johnston] shares how he helps people navigate complex situations, what decades of hearing others’ stories has taught him, and how he stays grounded in emotionally heavy work. It's thoughtful, candid conversation about the human side of ombuds work and the quiet skills that make it impactful. 
(Spotify.) 

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