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  • This episode of Travelling Science is all about running! What you should be wearing, what you should be eating, how to prepare for a run, how to stretch after a run and most importantly, how to enjoy your run!

    Watch the video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/38FK6w3gOF8

    Tom Simak is a qualified running coach and co-founder of Wild Blue Performance Running, a company that helps people to improve every aspect of their running habit, allowing them to reach their true potential!

    https://www.runwildblue.com

    https://www.instagram.com/runwildblue

    https://www.instagram.com/tomsimak

    https://www.instagram.com/andybryant_podiatrist

    Chronometer App: https://cronometer.com

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    During this episode, a donation was made to Rainforest Rescue, a charity that is working hard to protect and revive rainforests around the world! https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au
    If you'd like to make a donation as well, that would be incredible.
    Thank you for making a positive change in the world!

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Travelling Science Intro

    00:02:26 Health Benefits of Running

    00:06:38 Overcoming Run Procrastination

    00:16:38 Injuries Associated with Running

    00:19:50 Footwear for Running

    00:25:46 Barefoot Running

    00:31:20 We’re Breathing Wrong

    00:35:31 Do I Need Coaching?

    00:45:11 The Importance of Diet

    00:52:42 Track Yourself

    00:59:21 Listener Questions & Weekly Charity

    01:06:25 The Lightning Round

    01:08:51 Final Words of Wisdom

    01:13:05 Bonus Secret Ending

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  • This week we are discussing the science of muscles, massage and body healing through a variety of techniques such as; Needling, Lymph Draining, Calibrated Stretching, Cupping and more. Learn all about the science behind Myotherapy and how it can help with various health issues in the body.

    Check out the video of this episode here:
    https://youtu.be/XZsbGx60e6c

    Elyse Zandegu is a myotherapist and remedial massage therapist who treats everything from neck, shoulder and back pain to multiple sclerosis, endometriosis and lipodema. Her knowledge and experience in the field of healing is extraordinary and she shares a number of tips that you can use to prevent and treat damage done to your body!

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    During this episode, a donation was made to The Cancer Council: https://www.cancer.org.au
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    Elyse’s Instagram recommendations:
    BodyMotion Therapy @teambodymotion
    Dr. Perry Nickelston @stopchasingpain

    Book recommendation:
    “Trail Guide to the Body” by Andrew Beal

    App recommendation:
    Essential Anatomy (paid)

    Chapters:

    00:00 Travelling Science Intro

    01:50 What is Myotherapy

    07:56 Myotherapy vs. Physiotherapy

    09:23 Myotherapy Techniques

    12:15 When to Visit a Myotherapist

    13:55 Dealing with Back Pain

    19:50 Getting into Myotherapy

    26:06 Weekly Charity / Listener Questions

    28:15 Endometriosis & Lipodema

    32:30 The Lightning Round!

    35:00 Final Words of Wisdom

    36:56 Bonus Secret Ending!

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  • Where does our tap water come from, and what does it actually contain? Todays discussion with Katie Vanderespt uncovers how waste water is treated, how drinking water is disinfected, how water filtration works, and how to determine what is actually in your drinking water…

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    https://youtu.be/w5IgKmdwnCo

    Katie Vanderespt is a Chemical Engineer who worked in oil, coal and gas before doing a Fulbright fellowship at the Jozef Stefan Institute in Slovenia where she researched plasma reactors for water contaminants.
    Her current role involves water treatment, floating solar and environmental aspects of decarbonization.

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    During this episode, a donation was made to the Navajo Water Project, a group that is working to improve access to clean running water for hundreds of families across America who otherwise wouldn’t be able to survive without it.
    https://www.navajowaterproject.org/project-specifics
    If you'd like to make a donation as well, that would be incredible. Thank you for making a positive change in the world!

    Drinking water information
    https://www.epa.gov/ccr

    How to read water quality reports
    https://www.springwellwater.com/how-to-read-water-quality-report/

    More on drinking water reports
    https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/drinking-water-data-and-reports

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    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Travelling Science Intro

    00:01:48 Katie Vanderespt

    00:08:26 Waste Water Treatment

    00:17:38 Drinking Water Treatment

    00:23:03 Actionable Water Advice

    00:32:06 Should You Filter Your Water

    00:37:26 Katies Story

    00:46:18 Listener Questions and Weekly Charity

    00:53:02 Fluoride in Drinking Water

    00:56:11 Medication in Drinking Water

    01:02:00 Microplastics in our Water

    01:05:40 The Lightning Round

    01:09:50 Final Words of Wisdom

    01:12:30 Bonus Secret Ending!

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  • Should you get vaccinated against the flu this year? That is the question we are trying to answer in this episode of Travelling Science!

    We will be discussing how the influenza virus spreads between us and what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick this winter, vaccinated or not.

    We will also talk about how the flu vaccine works, what it contains, and why we need a new influenza vaccination every single year.

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/dLGkPRxIywA

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    Influenza B Breakthrough Research
    https://www.doherty.edu.au/news-events/news/influenza-b-breakthrough-unveils-promising-targets-vaccine-development

    How Influenza Spreads
    https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/spread.htm

    Vaccine History
    https://www.historyofvaccines.org/content/articles/different-types-vaccines

    Centre for Disease Control Flu Vaccine Advice
    https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

    How Flu Vaccines Are Made
    https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/how-fluvaccine-made.htm

    Live Attenuated Vaccines vs. Inactivated Vaccines
    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa065368

    2018-19 Vaccine Efficacy Statistics
    https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciz1244/5697292

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    Chapters:
    00:00 Travelling Science Intro
    02:14 The Influenza Virus
    04:31 How to Protect Yourself
    06:59 When are people most infectious?
    08:37 The Flu Vaccine
    10:09 Cutting Edge Influenza Discovery
    11:56 Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness
    13:13 TAKE AWAY MESSAGE!
    13:53 The Flu vs. The Common Cold
    15:07 How The Flu Vaccine Works
    17:14 Are Vaccines Safe?
    19:31 Influenza Vaccine Conclusion
    21:00 Bonus Secret Ending!

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  • Antarctica is suffering. Temperatures are heating up, the ice is melting, penguins are getting sick, whale numbers are dropping, krill are being overfished…and it impacts us more than we might realise.

    In this weeks episode of Travelling Science, Dr. Jarrod McKenna shares the good, the bad and the ugly of Antarctica. We discuss the importance of krill, ice albedo, whale babies, avian flu, ocean currents, sea ice, overfishing, climate change and what you can do to help Antarctica!

    Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/yJTXCSDGDeE

    Dr. Jarrod McKenna is a Reproductive Biologist, a Science Communicator and a Ted Ex Speaker! His PhD research focused on female reproductive health, but Dr. McKenna has a broad range of scientific knowledge and he loves making the difficult and inaccessible scientific concepts fun and interesting!

    He’s been on the podcast before in Ep#3, “Periods, Penises and Pregnancy”, definitely check that out if you haven’t already! Recently, Jarrod has just returned from an expedition to Antarctica and he has some chilling science to share with us!

    You can follow Dr. McKenna on Instagram and Twitter @its_drmac
    Or check out his website: https://drjarrodmckenna.com/

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    During this episode, a donation was made to Sea Shepherd.
    https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/
    If you'd like to make a donation as well you could be helping to save all marine life. Thank you for making a positive change in the world!

    Also discussed during this episode:
    World Wildlife Fund (WWF): https://www.worldwildlife.org/
    Greenpeace: https://www.greenpeace.org/international/
    Australian Marine Conservation Society: https://www.marineconservation.org.au/

    Citizen Science:
    Sea Dragon Search: https://seadragonsearch.org/
    Happy Whale: https://happywhale.com/home

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    Chapters:
    00:00:00 Travelling Science Intro
    00:02:00 Dr. Jarrod McKenna
    00:05:43 Antarctica Wildlife
    00:09:35 Antarctica Weather
    00:14:25 How Antarctica Impacts Us
    00:17:54 The Most Important Creature
    00:21:30 How to Help Antarctica
    00:33:19 Whale Tales
    00:37:40 Penguin Pals
    00:42:04 A Ted Ex Speaker
    00:48:20 Weekly Charity / Listener Questions
    00:55:25 The Lightning Round!
    00:58:17 Final Words of Wisdom
    01:00:17 Bonus Secret Ending

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  • Today we’re talking all about epigenetics! What is it, how does it work and how can we use that information to protect our DNA and reduce our risk of diseases such as cancer.

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/yJTXCSDGDeE

    Dr. Amanda Khoury is a Cancer Epigeneticist who is driven by a deep curiosity to work out how our bodies work and how a breakdown in our epigenetic processes can give rise to disease. Dr. Khoury’s work focuses on preventing DNA damage and developing therapies that could potentially repair our DNA and reduce the incidence of disease.

    You can follow Amanda on Twitter @Amandakhoury9

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    During this episode, a donation was made to Ardoch, a children’s education charity that aims to improve learning outcomes for children in disadvantaged communities across Australia: https://www.ardoch.org.au/about-ardoch/
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  • This episode shares some valuable PhD advice from Dr. Eva Lantsoght, host of the podcast “PhD Talk”. Our discussion focuses on the benefits and challenges of doing a PhD, and why you might consider doing (or not doing) a PhD.

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Fjb3xKDEmns

    Dr. Lantsoght is a Professor of Structural Engineering at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador and a part-time tenured assistant professor at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Her field of research is the design and analysis of concrete structures and analysis of existing bridges. She has over 140 indexed publications and serves on various international technical committees and editorial boards in her field. She is also interested in doctoral education, and runs the PhD Talk blog and is co-host of the PhD Talk podcast.

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    During this episode, a donation was made to the Engineers Without Borders foundation: https://www.ewb-international.org/. If you'd like to support them as well, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for making a positive change in the world!

    Links: You can follow Eva on Instagram & Twitter @evalantsoght
    Or you can check out her website: www.evalantsoght.com

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  • I recently travelled to India and participated in a 10-day Vipassana meditation course. In this episode I’m going to discuss what it involved, how it worked and the results that I observed after taking the course.

    Topics covered include:

    -Noble Silence, 10 days without speaking to another human

    -giving up all personal electronic devices

    -waking up at 4am every morning

    -meditating for 12 hours every day

    -being stuck with nothing but your thoughts all day, every day

    Ultimately, the course focused on the concepts of impermanence and constant change, but throughout the 10 days a lot more was learned about one’s self and one’s reality. Listen in to hear all about it.

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    https://www.vridhamma.org/donate-online

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  • How can we use microbes to improve our world? This is the kind of research that Dr. Taylor Szyszka lives for! Taylor is currently working on improving the process of photosynthesis in order to promote plant growth and improve crop yields, and she is also working on building novel nano-reactors that can do chemistry at a femtoliter scale.

    You can watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/MCgfQOgjZkY

    Dr Taylor Szyszka is a protein engineer and synthetic biologist as well as a passionate science communicator. She has spent her career exploring the fascinating world of proteins and is now using them to build sustainable systems across different disciplines. She is also passionate about STEM education and engagement and has been involved in numerous science communication endeavours from TV to radio to game development and stand up comedy.

    Dr. Taylor Szyszka is on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/taylorszyszka

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-szyszka-a219a3181/

    Taylor's Science Stand-up Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1KLc-35N8

    New Science Game - Remediate: https://www.coesb.com.au/remediate/

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  • What’s more appealing; Biochemistry and molecular biology…or patent law? For Chloe Kirk, the answer is…both! This week, we are chatting with Chloe the Scientist about transitioning from the world of science to law. She shares her research on Amyloid proteins, why she is fascinated with patent law, and why things like science communication and diversity in STEM are so important.

    You can watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/AKO6fm9DL6U

    Chloe Kirk (aka Chloe.the.Scientist on Instagram) has just finished her PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology at the university of Miami, while simultaneously getting into a career in patent law! Chloe is a popular science communicator and a huge advocate for diversity in the world of STEM!
    Follow Chloe here: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.the.scientist
    Chloe's Website: https://www.chloeckirk.com/

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    During this episode, a donation was made to the Skype a Scientist charity.
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  • In this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve your life, and how can you utilise AI, TODAY, to live smarter, happier and healthier!

    AI is revolutionising our world! We hear about it in the news and online…but are YOU taking advantage of this new technology? Maybe, after this episode, you will be.

    We’re going to be talking about how Artificial intelligence can be used to monitor your physical health, support your mental health, and improve various aspects of your life such as diet, exercise, sleep, and healthy habit formation.

    By the end of this episode, you’ll know all about artificial intelligence, how it can be used to boost your health and happiness, and whether or not it could work for you.

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  • In this episode we chat with Dr. Aaron Dingle, a visionary in the field of tissue engineering and limb transplantation. From the University of Wisconsin, Aaron unravels the complexities of developing artificial limbs and neuroprosthetics, sharing how advancements in this area can drastically improve the lives of those with lost limbs. Fueled by impactful personal experiences and a fascination with science fiction, Dr. Dingle provides insights into the symbiotic relationship between science fiction fantasies and real-world technological innovations, reflecting on the influence of films like Star Wars on his career trajectory.

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    Aaron opens up about his daily grind and long-term goals, highlighting the challenges of translating laboratory successes into clinically viable solutions. The episode is not just about science; it's about persistence, creativity, and the constant quest for knowledge. Peppered with humor and grounded in reality, our discussion offers an inside look at the tireless efforts to mend the human body through the extraordinary potential of regenerative medicine.

    Dr. Aaron Dingle has a Ph.D in vascular tissue engineering from the University of Melbourne's O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery in Melbourne Australia. He is currently a Senior Scientist and Co-Director of the Microsurgery and Regenerative Medicine Lab at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, USA.


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    During this episode, a donation was made to Surf Life Saving Australia.
    https://slsfoundation.com.au/

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    Links:

    Dr. Aaron Dingle’s Laboratory Website
    https://www.surgery.wisc.edu/research/researchers-labs/microsurgery-and-regenerative-medicine-lab/

    Microsurgery Website
    https://microsurgeryeducation.org/

    Prosthetic Hand History
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4128433/

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  • This week we are trying to solve nature conservation problems using social psychology. Humans are a part of nature, and we need to be responsible for protecting it rather than potentially irreversible damage. During our conversation, we discuss topics such as animal control, green prescriptions, Australian Dingoes, Canadian super wolves, spying on other animals and what we can do as individuals to preserve nature.

    Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/q8kULZSpT3Q

    Dr Lily van Eeden is an interdisciplinary scientist with expertise in conservation biology and social psychology. She's striving to solve nature conservation problems by understanding people, including how they interact with nature and what causes them to act in ways that protect or harm the natural environment.

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyvaneeden/
    Website: lilyvaneeden.com

    Canadian Superwolves Article: https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/opinion/columnists/signal_fires/debunking-the-canadian-super-wolf/article_0c77b040-fca5-5051-976a-bab4db274a82.html

    Green Prescriptions Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935123016481

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  • This episode looks at the science of addiction; What is addiction, what causes addiction and how can we treat addiction? We also discuss mental health issues and how they can have a huge impact on ones tendency to struggle with addiction problems.

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/hGUEoRSbYjQ

    Manny Nsien is a Master of Health Care Administration and the CEO of Ripple Ranch Recovery Centre. Manny has devoted his life to helping people find treatment for chronic issues like mental health and substance abuse.


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    https://superiorlivingfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/195445-superior-living-foundation-for-ripple-ranch

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    Ripple Ranch Recovery Centre Website
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    Smoking Addiction in Parents and Children Research
    https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2015.302775

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  • Antioxidants are good for you…that’s all you need to know right? WRONG! This episode looks into the research behind antioxidants. What are Antioxidants? Where do Antioxidants come from? How do Antioxidants work? And is it possible the Antioxidants could be bad for you?

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    We are also investigating related molecules like free radicals, reactive oxygen species and processes like oxidative stress and disease formation.

    Hopefully by the end of this episode you better understand the science behind antioxidants and why maintaining a balance of oxidants and antioxidants is crucial to good health. This can be achieved through a healthy and varied diet, protection from certain health hazards and not from simply taking a pill every day.

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    Links:
    NIH on Antioxidants
    https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/antioxidant-supplements-what-you-need-to-know

    Oxidative Stress
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5551541/

    Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Functional Foods: Impact on Human Health
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911

    Ubiquinol Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/z-4e59kVXW4
    Omega-3 Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/5JWqmkuux2w
    Melatonin Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/y9GFbpRAMXw

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  • DISCLAIMER: This episode involves conversations around suicide. If this could be triggering for you, please contact your local support service.

    Suicide can affect all of us. That is why this week I’m talking all about mental health and suicidality with lived experience practitioner Victoria Lynne Carrier. We discuss ideas like rumination, doom scrolling, self care, mindfulness, lived experience, conversations around suicide, finding support, peer groups, reaching crisis point, calling life line and prevention versus postvention.

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/o6wGl5cjQsE

    Victoria is a lived experience practitioner in the suicide prevention service of LifeConnect and Neami National. Her work focuses on community outreach, training people to better understand suicide and become better prepared to help anybody who might be struggling with mental health and suicidality.

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    NEAMI National Website
    https://www.neaminational.org.au/our-services/suicide-prevention/lifeconnect/

    Roses in the ocean is another great suicide prevention group
    https://rosesintheocean.com.au/

    Rainbow door offers mental health support for the LGBTIQA+ community
    https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/

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  • This week we are discussing; autoimmune disease, innate versus adaptive immunity, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, acne, sweet syndrome, gut health and how to engineer an optimal microbiome.

    To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/HzjkN4SIYe8

    Kellen Cavagnero is an immunologist and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California in San Diego. His work focuses on understanding the innate branch of the immune system - how it defends against pathogens and how it contributes to autoimmune and allergic disease. He has published articles in Nature, Science Translational Medicine, and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

    Kellen is on Twitter: @KellenCavagnero

    Kellens Podcast: https://www.inflammatorycontent.com/

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  • In this episode we are focusing on felines! Why do cats have whiskers? What should you do if you are allergic to cats? How to tell if your cat is too fat! We are talking all about the science behind cats, the health benefits of living with cats and how they evolved from the giant feline predators of the savanna desert into the little fluff balls curled up on our beds.

    To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Ha0szQH4LTw

    Jonathan Losos is an evolutionary biologist who has spent his career studying how species adapt to their environment. He is a professor of biology at Washington University in Saint Louis and director of the Living Earth Collaborative.

    Jonathans Website: www.jonathanlosos.com
    Jonathans Book: https://www.jonathanlosos.com/books/the-cats-meow

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    Cats and Human Health
    https://journals.uco.es/index.php/pet/article/view/3986

    Cat allergies research
    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X211013016

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  • Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep. In this episode, I discuss the research behind insomnia, looking at the science of this sleep disorder and what causes it. I’m also going to share a number of science-based techniques that you could apply to reduce the severity of insomnia and improve your sleep.

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    Mindfulness Meditation Video: https://youtu.be/YTo8NJj-iz4
    Melatonin Video: https://youtu.be/y9GFbpRAMXw
    CBT Video: https://youtu.be/n5SCq1oq_dY
    Depression Video: https://youtu.be/z9fNVkPHZ9g

    Cortisol Episode: https://youtu.be/WojVBo4Yd58
    Ana Pineda Episode: https://youtu.be/w1_FNBA2elQ


    2019, Insomnia Paper
    https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00046.2019

    2012, Chronic Insomnia Paper
    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)60750-2/fulltext

    CBT for insomnia Paper
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12927123/

    Gender Differences in Insomnia Paper
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16453985/

    Genetics & Insomnia Paper
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780427/

    Substance Abuse and Sleep Paper
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660250/

    Temperature and Sleep Paper
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22738673/

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  • In this episode, we talk about donating organs and tissue to save lives, working in the endocrinology laboratory of a fertility clinic and being a beer scientist, all while being in a highly successful band.

    Zoe Catterall is a Biomedical Science graduate from UTS as well as the lead singer of Sydney band The Buoys. Zoe has worked in a range of fields including organ and tissue donation, fertility, and now currently works at a brewery as a quality scientist on a part-time basis, to make time for her music touring schedule.

    Follow Zoe and The Buoys using the links below
    instagram.com/the_buoys
    facebook.com/thebuoys
    https://linktr.ee/the_buoys

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    https://www.donatelife.gov.au/

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