These are all everyday examples of how our lives intersect with biomedical engineering. As research in this area progresses and as technology improves, the field of bioengineering is only going to become more impactful on our lives.

One of the people at the forefront of biomedical engineering research is Professor Richard Reilly who specialises in neural engineering at Trinity College in Dublin where his research focuses on the processing of signals that diagnose the human physiological and cognitive state.

In this episode we find out what biomedical engineering is and how we interact with examples of it daily, quite often without even realising.

We discuss some of the 500 research studies Prof Reilly has been involved in, including examining the walking stride and cognitive functions of diabetes patients who are at greater risk of cognitive decline than people who dont have diabetes.

We discuss research that seeks to provide a predictor of Alzheimer's disease by studying the change in a person's speech patterns over time.

Expect to learn what role neural engineering is playing in helping us understand spinal cord injuries.

We talk about how AI is already making a significant impact in the bioengineering space and the potential for it to accelerate progress as far as discovery and research are concerned.

And I ask if there are any ethical considerations to be aware of when carrying out research and developing new technologies in bioengineering.

https://www.tcd.ie/research/profiles/?profile=reillyri

Loneliness can be so damaging at any age but especially when growing up. Few people have more experience of being friendless and lonely than Daniel Wendler. In todays episode I speak with Daniel who is now a clinical psychologist and author, and who as a teenager was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome which contributed hugely to his lack of social skills.

In this episode Daniel discusses what Asperger's Syndrome is and how it affected his ability to interact socially and make friends growing up.

We learn how Daniel's journey and struggle with social interaction now informs his career as a clinical psychologist.

We hear about how he manages with imposter syndrome and how he copes with disappointments in life.

Expect to learn about the concept of learned helplessness in the context of developing social skills.

We ask if there is a link between poor social skills and gaming.

https://www.danielwendler.com/

Daniel's Ted Talk : https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_wendler_what_being_autistic_taught_me_about_being_human?language=en

Anna schaffner is a writer, coach and professor of cultural history who has written books on the history of exhaustion, and the art of self development' She has a new book coming out on the subject of exhaustion called Exhausted: An A to Z for the weary. Anna's

In this episode we discuss what exactly exhaustion is and how it is distinct from being burnt out.

Expect to learn about the symptoms of exhaustion.

We ask if people are more burned out today than previous generations.

Expect to learn about the drivers of exhaustion both mental and physical.

We talk about the popularity of manifestation and how it is contributing to peoples' exhaustion.

Comparison is often called the thief of joy, it too leads to a draining of our energy levels and lack of self-selfsatisfaction, we discuss why.

Expect to discover what the basic things are that we can do to move from a state of exhaustion to vitality.

We also learn about the importance of having a hobby when it comes to our energy levels.

Check out Prof Anna's website https://www.annakschaffner.com/

Brian Malow, is a well known science comedian who uses comedy to educate people and make more accessible many of the scientific topics that can perplex. He gives regular talks on science and has interviewed many of the worlds nobel laureates in the field of science and several of the astronauts who walked on the moon.

In this episode I explore with Brian the way in which science is communicated to the public at large and the value of doing so in a relatable way.

Brian tells me about his encounters with Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking and Buzz Aldrin.

We hear about the role the media played in disseminating information to the public during the pandemic and how it might have been better.

We talk about what regular people can learn from meeting very successful people who have mastered their own field and beyond, such as Brian May who aswell as conquering the world of music, has gone on to earn a Phd in science at the age of 59.

This is a fun, informal

Dr Stacy Sims is a physiologist who specialises in women's fitness, performance, nutrition and hormone related health. This seems ridiculous given the fact that women make up about 50% of the global population, but the vast majority of scientific data we have has been derived by studying only men, which means theres a glaring lack of science-based information thats specific to women. And this often means women are doing the wrong training, eating the wrong food, not reaching their full potential, and/or often suffering unnecessary discomfort and pain. Dr Sims' mission is to redress that imbalance.

In this episode we talk about how body temperature is a factor in women's health and performance.

We learn what exercises women should be doing and what nutrition they should be consuming. Should women be taking cold plunges ?

We learn how women in peri menopause are in a state of sympathetic drive and what this means for their health and performance.

Expect to learn of the value of interval training.

Discover that women in their 20s and 30s can positively influence their personal experience of the peri-menopause and menopause years ahead of time.

Plus, we find out how women can reframe how they perceive weight training, consumption of protein and the gym space that is ususally a male dominated arena.

Dr Sim's website : https://www.drstacysims.com/Dr Sim's Book, Next Level : https://www.drstacysims.com/booksandmore

Do you have trouble sleeping, perhaps you have insomnia. Are you reaching for the coffee every morning, exhausted because it has taken you so long to fall asleep, because you've woken up multiple times or maybe you wake up super early every morning. Perhaps you're one of the many people who've been prescribed sleeping tablets, but you're looking for an alternative to help you sleep better. Well my guest today might be of interest to you. I'm joined by founder of Siest sleep, Sine Dunne. Sine is a former google employee who as a mum and business person with a hectic and stressful schedule was struggling on 5 hours sleep a night. Then a chance encounter with a sleep specialist changed not just her sleep but her also her career.

In this episode we learn about the importance of sleep and why so many of us are not getting enough.
Expect to learn about the downsides of traditional sleep aids.

We learn about the phenomenon of sleep pressure and its relationship with being sleepy at the right time of the day.
We hear about how light exposure resets our circadian rhythm.

Expect to learn tips to optimise your sleep.

We discover that not every one has the same optimum ambient temperature that promotes sleep.

Plus we learn about the link between sleep and proprioception, and how Sine has harnessed this to develop a weighted sleep aid that has been proven to be effective at improving sleep quality.

https://siestsleep.com/

Why we sleep, Book my Prof Matthew Walker : https://shorturl.at/sBFU9

Today I am talking with Dr Rosalba Courney , she is an osteopath who did a PhD in dysfunctional breathing, she is an integrative breathing specialist who helps people with poor breathing habits and suffer from dysfunctional breathing.

In this episode we define functional and dysfunctional breathing.

We discover how the body's pH is affected by the breath.

We find out whether we should be breathing through our noses or our mouths.

Expect to learn the significance of Nitric Oxide in the body and its relationship to breathing.

Learn about the importance of the diaphragm in the mechanics of breathing.