Revealing the Ivory Tower

Dr. Mac
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Revealing the Ivory Tower

If you're looking for an educational discussion about various health- and science-related topics, in a digestible and funny way, this podcast is for you! Tune in to hear interviews, research summaries, and embarrassing stories.

  1. 29/03/2023

    D.A.R.E., Heroin, and Drugs 101

    Paige Lemen, a doctoral candidate in neuroscience, returns to the podcast for this season finale to give us a full rundown of all things related to substance use! We cover a wide range of information in this two-part episode, especially her area of expertise in opioid use. She corrects misinformation, shares research, and her recommendations for the US overdose epidemic. She also reviews AA, recovery, and the D.A.R.E program. Check out the end for a special announcement from me!Subscrib...

    1h53min

  2. 15/03/2023

    School Psychology, Teachers, and IEPs

    Briana Wagner, a school psychologist, introduced us to another field of psychology you might not have heard of that helps students every day. She discusses all the roles school psychologists may have, how funding impacts her job, and how she coordinates with teachers, parents, and administrators. Did you know school psychologists also assess children for autism, ADHD, and other mental health concerns? Listen to this episode to learn how unique their assessments are and how they can shape the ...

    1h8min

  3. 01/03/2023

    Psychiatry 101, Cerebral, and Adderall

    Dr. Sulman Mirza (aka thekicksshrink), a triple board-certified psychiatrist, sat down with me to provide an introduction to the field of psychiatry! What's the difference between psychiatry and psychology? Are psychiatrists just "pill pushers"? Why is this field incredibly complicated? What happens when big tech enters the mental health field? Why does he hold an incredibly delicate balance and position as a psychiatrist? Find out all of this and more, including his epic sneaker collection, ...

    1h37min

  4. 15/02/2023

    Seed Oils, Coffee Enemas, and Processed Food

    Dr. Adrian Chavez gives us a crash course on nutrition this episode! His Ph.D. in nutrition helps him try to face the massive mountain of misinformation on social media to empower people to unlearn anxiety around food and make choices for themselves. Learn all about fads, what we do know, what we don't know, and his favorite wild trend in this episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraceae

    1h59min

  5. 01/02/2023

    ADHD, Gaming, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

    Dr. Carrie, a psychologist who specializes in kids with ADHD, sits down to give us a full run-down of ADHD. She busts myths, shares fascinating new research, and expands our understanding of ADHD. Dr. Carrie also does a deep dive on buzzwords you might have heard, such as rejection sensitive dysphoria. She also shares how this might appear in kids, what we've missed, and what other problems can arise with ADHD. She talks about how she helps parents through the process and red flags she has se...

    1h18min

  6. 18/01/2023

    Inflammation, Cancer, and COVID

    Dr. Yas, an immunologist, shares her expertise in research related to cancer and transplants. She also corrects misconceptions surrounding our immune system and autoimmune problems. Dr. Yas also provides unique insight into funding new medical treatments as someone who has worked in academia and the biotech industry. Think you know about your immune system? Check out this episode to find out! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraceae

    53min

  7. 04/01/2023

    Insomnia, OutKast, Sleep Anxiety

    Dr. Kristen Casey, a licensed psychologist, introduces us to the world of sleep psychology, especially related to insomnia. We discussed definitions of insomnia, medical problems and sleep, sleeping in different rooms from partners, sleep debt, anxiety around sleep, swing shifts, and many other important topics! Sleep is fundamental to our well-being, and we need better education and more sleep psychologists. Music: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraecaea

    57min

  8. 21/12/2022

    Satellites, Whales, and Space

    Noemi Marsico, a hydrologist, introduced us to the world of satellites and remote sensors. She gives examples of the amazing things many fields can do with satellites, including watching climate change and even informing architecture decisions. She also shares future directions and her journey with science communication! Music: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraceae

    1h24min
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If you're looking for an educational discussion about various health- and science-related topics, in a digestible and funny way, this podcast is for you! Tune in to hear interviews, research summaries, and embarrassing stories.

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  • Criado por
    Dr. Mac
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2023
  • Episódios
    56
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Revealing the Ivory Tower
  • Site do podcast
    Revealing the Ivory Tower

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