Healthy Geek Academy

Recorded on election eve in a haze of nerves, it's an interview episode! Robyn speaks with HGA producer and super nerd Leah Cornish (@Leah617 on twitter and instagram). The pair talk a hilarious Animorphs connection, self-teaching your way into a job opportunity, and being in every childhood sport one can be in.

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The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren

This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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This week is a Q&A episode! Robyn answers questions from instagram about healthy skin, eating rules for workouts, and the Mediterranean diet!

Resources used:

• https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/skin-care/art-20048237
• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/winter-skin-tips_n_5a53e784e4b003133ecb658c
• https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/how-to-build-more-muscle-with-less-protein?page=1
• https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-need-every-day-201506188096
• https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/do-you-need-to-see-your-gynecologist-every-year
• https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits/index.html
• https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/expert-articles/5800/3-r-s-of-workout-recovery-nutrition/
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801
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Robyn gets her educator nerd on in this interview episode with fellow geeky business owner and sex health educator Rose Del Vecchio. The pair discuss Rose’s convention origins,the dimensions of wellness in health education, and the stigmas surrounding geeks and sex. 

You can follow Rose over on instagram @rosejianlan; or you can check out her geeky box service @fanmailbox or the site https://www.myfanmail.com/

Links and resources mentioned:

• https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/07/08/886541838/starting-a-covid-19-social-bubble-how-safe-sex-communication-skills-can-help
• https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
• http://www.thecsph.org/
• https://www.estherperel.com/podcast 
• https://slate.com/podcasts/dear-prudence 
• https://bookshop.org/books/the-state-of-affairs-rethinking-infidelity/9780062322593 

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The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren 

This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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It's time for a new format! We're calling this one Health in Fandom - where Robyn will discuss health and wellness inside our favorite properties or fan spaces. This week Robyn talks about wellness in anime - whether it's Naruto eating way too much ramen, the My Hero Academia kids pushing their bodies past their limits, and that time Sailor Moon got a liiiitle too body shame-y.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

• Sailor Moon
• Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z
• Naruto
• My Hero Academia
• Soul Eater
• Barakamon
• How Heavy are the Dumbells you Lift
• Yuri on Ice
• Food Wars

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The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren 

This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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Quick! Look down and check your OOTD - if you’re wearing a Jordandene shirt it’s kismet! This week (in an interview we recorded in May) Robyn chats with Jordan Ellis, the amazing person behind The Sartorial Geek and the Jordandene geek merch company. The pair talk about how they met and the importance of community as a motivating factor in a wellness journey.

You can follow Jordan and her endeavours @jordandene or @jordandenenyc on twitter and instagram and Facebook; @sartorialgeek on twitter, instagram, and Facebook; or on her sites https://jordandene.com/ and http://sartorialgeek.com/

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The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren 

This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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This interview is a very special one, TRUST and believe. Robyn talks with comics creator, Hugo Award nominee, Wendy Xu. The pair discuss nerd influences in childhood, breaking away from the “achy bones loney artist” stereotype, and just really wanting to be able to carry groceries in one trip. Things that are ENDLESSLY RELATABLE.

You can follow Wendy on twitter @AngrygirLcomics and on IG @artofwendyxu or check out her site http://www.artofwendyxu.com/ and her Gumroad page https://gumroad.com/wendyxu

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Works mentioned/suggested by Wendy:

• Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu https://bookshop.org/books/mooncakes/9781549303043
• Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama https://bookshop.org/books/witch-hat-atelier-1/9781632367709
• Pluto - Naoki Urusawa https://bookshop.org/books/pluto-urasawa-x-tezuka-vol-1/9781421519180
• Hotblood! - Toril Orlesky http://torilorlesky.com/hotblood
• The Tea Dragon Society - Katie O' Neill https://bookshop.org/books/the-tea-dragon-society/9781620104415
• Estranged - Ethan Aldridge https://bookshop.org/books/estranged/9780062653864
• Odette (Japanese only but you can look at the pictures and it still makes sense, comics are great) - Hiate Haru https://myanimelist.net/manga/91875/Odette
• Orange - Ichigo Takano https://bookshop.org/books/orange-the-complete-collection-1/9781626923027
• That Box We Sit On - Richie Pope https://gumroad.com/l/thatboxwesiton
• Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me - Rosemary Valero-O'Connell, Mariko Tamaki https://bookshop.org/books/laura-dean-keeps-breaking-up-with-me/9781626722590
• Don't Go Without Me - Rosemary Valero-O'Connell https://www.shortbox.co.uk/product/don-t-go-without-me-by-rosemary-valero-o-connell
• Power & Magic: The Queer Witch Comics Anthology - ed. Joamette Gil https://powerandmagicpress.com/collections/all-products/products/power-magic-the-queer-witch-comics-anthology-digital
• O Human Star - Blue Delliquanti https://ohumanstar.com/
• Queen of the Sea - Dylan Meconis https://bookshop.org/books/queen-of-the-sea/9781536204988
• Clover - CLAMP https://bookshop.org/books/clover-hardcover-collector-s-edition/9781646510207
• Twins - Shannon Wright & Varian Johnson (upcoming this fall!!) https://bookshop.org/books/twins-twins-1-volume-1/9781338236170
• Hsthete - Mel Gillman https://never-hydrated.tumblr.com/post/188211050715/pigeonbits-heres-hsthete-the-24-hour-comic-i

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Inspired by the HECKIN COOL new Netflix movie The Old Guard, Robyn wants to talk to you about the eternal search for the fountain of youth and the odd ways in which humans are currently trying to halt the natural progression of aging.

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Articles referenced in/used for the episode:

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/08/peter-thiel-wants-to-inject-himself-with-young-peoples-blood 

https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/08/08/65461/scientist-fountain-of-youth-epigenome/ 

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mgmzva/a-dermatologist-explains-the-science-behind-the-black-dont-crack-stereotype 

https://www.inquirer.com/life/black-doesnt-crack-rutgers-study-20190612.html 

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The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren 

This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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This week is another interview, this time with GGS community member and science writer Jeni Hackett!

Robyn and Jeni discuss being kids raised in video game households before Jeni explains why it’s so important to not leave out the arts when discussing STEM. Critical thinking, fandom as a doorway to wellness, and the dangerous accessibility of BS in an information age - all of that and more on today’s episode!

You can follow Jeni @allonsyjeni on Twitter and IG! 

Or her cosplay account on instagram @allonsyjenicosplay

https://www.jenihackett.com/

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Books mentioned:

The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/math-curse-by-jon-scieszka/

Science Verse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/science-verse-by-jon-scieszka/

DC Super Hero Science by Jennifer Hackett https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781941367537

DC Super Hero Math and Tech by Jennifer Hackett (coming soon!) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781950587070

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This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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Turns out that a pandemic and civil unrest aren’t great for all of our sleeping habits. Who knew? So Robyn did a bit of a deep dive into all the benefits good sleep can have on our bodies. There’s tips and tricks for trying to overcome different types of insomnia, what to do if you’re a morning person vs a night owl, debunking the myths surrounding teenagers and sleep schedules, and even a D&D reference! Because “geek” is right there in the title of the show. There’s no way to avoid it. 

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Resources used and mentioned:

• U Mich https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/psychiatry/michigan-psychiatry-resources-covid-19/your-lifestyle/supporting-sleep-during-covid-19-pandemic 
• U Chicago https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/advice-for-sleeping-well-during-the-covid-19-outbreak 
• Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-tips-for-getting-quality-sleep-during-the-covid-19-pandemic 
• Johns Hopkins https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787390/all/Managing_Sleep_Problems_during_COVID_19
• Sleep… by Nick Littlehales https://bookshop.org/books/sleep-the-myth-of-8-hours-the-power-of-naps-and-the-new-plan-to-recharge-your-body-and-mind/9780738234625

On teens, school start times, and sleeping:

• NYT opinion piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/upshot/the-economic-case-for-letting-teenagers-sleep-a-little-later.html
• Debunking the myth of summer vacation (PBS): https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/debunking-myth-summer-vacation
• Rand study: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2109.html?adbsc=social_20170831_1772051&adbid=903257824167313410&adbpl=tw&adbpr=22545453
• Jama Pediatrics study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2765038

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The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren 

This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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This week is another interview, this time with GGS community member, Hayley Birch!

Robyn and Hayley talk about their shared geek origin stories, their similar family histories, being a competitive Hufflepuff, and how spiritual wellness doesn’t have to come from religion.

You can follow Hayley @hrhHayley on Twitter and IG!

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Board Games mentioned:

Blood on the Clocktower

Judge Dredd Block War

Kids on Brooms

Fog of Love

Battle of the Boy Bands

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The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren 

This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish

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Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong

Thanks again for listening!

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