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Travelling Science

Jesse Crowe

34 episodes

2 months ago

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://w...

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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://w...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/34)

Travelling Science

Improve Your Running To Improve Your Life with Run Coach Tom Simak

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://w...

1 year ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Travelling Science

Myotherapy, Massage and Muscle Healing with Elyse Zandegu

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 scle...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Travelling Science

What’s REALLY in Your Drinking Water w/ Chemical Engineer Katie Vanderespt

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… Watch the video version: 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 rese...

1 year ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Travelling Science

Influenza Viruses and Flu Vaccination: Understanding Your Immune System

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 Get guest upda...

1 year ago

21 minutes

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Amazing Antarctica, Whale Tales and Penguin Problems with Dr. Jarrod McKenna

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 vi...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Travelling Science

How To Protect Your DNA with Epigeneticist, Dr. Amanda Khoury

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 therapi...

1 year ago

46 minutes

Travelling Science

Bridge Engineering and Expert PhD Advice with Dr. Eva Lantsoght

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...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Travelling Science

Master Your Mind: Vipassana Science & Meditating for 12 hours a day

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 cours...

1 year ago

42 minutes

Travelling Science

Synthetic Biology and Science Comedy with Dr. Taylor Szyszka

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 passion...

1 year ago

52 minutes

Travelling Science

Biochemistry V.s Law with Chloe the Scientist

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...

1 year ago

57 minutes

Travelling Science

How You Can Use AI To Optimise Your Health

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 as...

1 year ago

20 minutes

Travelling Science

The "Cutting" Edge of Limb Transplantation with Dr. Aaron Dingle

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 fi...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Travelling Science

Using Psychology to Conserve Nature with Dr. Lily van Eeden

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 Li...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Travelling Science

Treating Mental Health & Addiction with Manny Nsien

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 ...

1 year ago

50 minutes

Travelling Science

The Truth about Antioxidants

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? To check out the Video Version: 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 e...

1 year ago

16 minutes

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Suicide Prevention with Victoria Lynne Carrier

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 li...

1 year ago

53 minutes

Travelling Science

Autoimmunity & Skin Diseases with Immunologist Kellen Cavagnero

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...

2 years ago

48 minutes

Travelling Science

The Science of Cats with Evolutionary Biologist Jonathan Losos

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 c...

2 years ago

58 minutes

Travelling Science

Treat Your Insomnia and Improve Your Sleep

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. To watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/PVkARsJZSUQ Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://inst...

2 years ago

29 minutes

Travelling Science

Part Time Scientist, Full Time Rockstar with Zoe Catterall from The Buoys

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 ...

2 years ago

50 minutes