Human Science

Dr. Anna Lembke discusses her journey into addiction psychiatry, the role of empathy and radical honesty in treatment, and the concept of hormesis. She also explores how addiction should be treated as a brain disease with an integrated approach and the impact of technology on addiction. 

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of addiction and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a trusted resource. We've linked a few in our show notes at labfront.com/humanscience

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Explore workplace relationships and employee well-being with Dr. Sharon Sheridan and Sara Krivacek. Learn how expressing gratitude and self-compassion can enhance job satisfaction and workplace harmony, including tips for creating a supportive work environment.  We also examine the effects of these practices on leaders and employees, the hurdles to implementing them, and insights from current research in the field.

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Point-of-care ultrasound specialist Dr. Chanel Fischetti joins host John Drummond to discuss the numerous applications of ultrasound in medicine, ranging from eye examinations to obstetrics. The conversation turns personal as they delve into the themes of mentorship and balancing personal and professional life in the medical field.

Show Notes:
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Episode Highlights

(01:25) Discussing Leon's Background, Interests and Journey

(09:05) The Creation of 'The Daily Athlete'

(12:48) The Structure and Purpose of 'The Daily Athlete'

(20:06) Career at Garmin Health

(24:16) The Role of Data in Health and Fitness

(30:07) Conclusion and Contact Information

Resources

The Daily Athlete

Connect with Leon

LinkedIn

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Dr. Jessica Zendler has navigated the realms of academia, startups, and now human performance tech consulting. We'll discuss her transition from academia to industry, how to best assess new technologies and the challenges of balancing quality and innovation in the tech space. 

Episode Highlights

(01:47) Jessica's Academic and Professional Journey

(05:04) Measuring Human Movement

(12:36) Balancing the Scales: Academia vs Industry

(15:08) Tech Talk: Quality vs Novelty

(20:09) Unraveling the Quality Framework in Sports Tech

(27:55) Human-first Approach in Science 

Resources

• Quality Assessment of Sport Technologies’ Special Interest Group White Paper
• Rimkus Sports Science Consulting

Connect With Jessica Zendler

• LinkedIn

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Rafaelle Lancelotta, a therapist, researcher, and advocate for the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, shares their personal and professional journey into the field of psychedelics. The discussion includes the importance of understanding the power of relationships in the healing process, and their research on 'benefit enhancement' strategies for people using psychedelics. Rafaelle also emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and representation in clinical trials to treat mental health conditions. They advocate for a future where psychedelic therapies are accessible to all irrespective of their societal and economic conditions and state that the aim of these therapies should not just be symptom reduction but also address broader systemic factors that affect mental health.

Episode Highlights

(03:42) Rafaelle's Journey Into Psychedelics

(07:29) Psychedelic Research Today

(12:14) Advice for Starting with Psychedelics

(17:47) Bringing More Inclusivity to the Field

(21:43) Challenges of Being a Researcher Using Psychedelics

(28:19) Closing Thoughts

Resources

• Center for Psychedelic Drug Research & Education
• Source Research Foundation (grant organization for projects related to psychedelics)
• Rafaelle's publications
• 5-MeO-DMT Forum

Connect with Rafaelle

• Personal website - Relationship is Psychedelic
• LinkedIn

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Professor Sam Robertson discusses how technology and AI intersect with human aspects in sports. He explores the future of sports data, challenges current thinking about technology's role, and addresses topics like injury prediction and coaching. Sam also introduces his quality framework which pushes for higher standards in sports tech. 

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Sam Robertson (02:17)
• The 'Moneyball' Revolution (05:01)
• The Data Dilemma in Sports (07:57)
• Ethics and the 'Injury Prediction' Debate (13:52)
• Quality Control in Sports Tech: Sports Quality Framework (16:31)
• Closing Thoughts (27:24)

Resources:

• Quality Assessment of Sport Technologies’ Special Interest Group White Paper
• One Track Mind Podcast

Connect with Sam Robertson: 

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Website

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Explore the fascinating world of psychoneuroimmunology with Dr. Larry Keen,  Director of the Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Program at Virginia State University. Larry discusses the heart-brain connection, substance use, and the health implications of cannabis, providing some colorful analogies along the way. 

Episode Highlights:

• [02:19] Larry's academic journey and early curiosities.
• [05:35] Unraveling the heart-brain connection & substance use.
• [10:12] Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and the efficacy of wearable tech.
• [13:24] Practical tips to enhance your HRV.
• [16:51] Larry's latest mission: Providing accessible healthcare for the Virginia State community.
• [19:07] Cannabis and its effects on the heart-brain connection.
• [25:33] Advice for budding researchers.
• [28:47] Wrapping up & how to get in touch with Larry.

Resources: 

• PNIRD Lab
• Larry Keen's Profile - Virginia State University  
• Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research

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In this inaugural episode of Human Science, host John Drummond sits down with renowned author and professor, Dr. Laura Huang, to discuss her journey from engineer and management consultant to her research in business and leadership dynamics. They dive deep into Laura's book "Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage" and discuss the essence of gaining an edge in life. Laura also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming work on harnessing one's "gut feel" for effective decision-making. Beyond her books, Laura shares her passion for making her research actionable, and how to bring the principles from her research into practical use in various communities.


Resources:

• Laura Huang's Website
• Project Emplify
• EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage - Find the book on Amazon or your preferred book retailer.

Connect with Laura Huang:

• Twitter
• Instagram

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