University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Artist Yuko Kodama shares her inspiring story of healing and transformation and the role of yoga in her recovery. Yuko's cancer began in her mouth, and her art reflects the pain and memory associated with that part of her body. We visit her studio to get an in-depth look at the relationship between her struggle with cancer and her art. We also follow her to the yoga studio with Eddie Stern, Yuko's yoga teacher for almost two decades, who shares his perspective on her illness and recovery, and how yoga practice contributes to spiritual strength and perseverance. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31289]

Sleep is much more than just a time of rest and repair. Deepak Chopra discusses the deeper significance of sleeping and dreaming, so critical to our health. Sleeping gives our brain necessary time to process short and long-term memories. But it can also allow us to reconnect with our original, higher state of consciousness, like the freshness of a newborn baby. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31290]

William Mobley, MD, PhD talks with David Zee, MD about his life and career as well as his research in using eye movements to understand how the brain works. Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 31381]

David Zee, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, and Neuroscience, at Johns Hopkins University presents the latest research on Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 31382]

Chris Freise, MD Professor of Surgery, Division of Transplantation, and Brian Lee, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine’ Division of Transplantation, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 31129]

Dr. Descartes Li looks at how we understand mental disorders, cultural factors and the criteria used in the DSM-5. Dr. Li is the director of the UCSF Bipolar Program and co-director of the UCSF Electroconvulsive Therapy Service. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31000]

UC Carbon Slam 2016 brought students from all 10 campuses to Silicon Valley to present their climate science and carbon reduction research in three-minute pitches and posters at a live competition before a panel of esteemed judges and guests. These ten graduate students present short pitches about their research in climate science. Series: "UC Climate Solutions Channel " [Science] [Show ID: 31052]

Monte Wilson has a long successful career in senior roles at some of the top names in the software industry such as Adobe, Oracle and EMC. His focus has always been on how to develop strategies to disrupt the marketplace and set the standards versus meet them. Most recently, he led Adobe's Digital Media Operations for North and South America Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 30926]

Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and environment. Dr. Kevin Barrows, the Director of Mindfulness Programs at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and a Clinical Professor at UCSF. explores mind-body medicine, with a special focus on the application of mindfulness practice in health care settings Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31007]

Foot and ankle injuries are common for both the weekend warrior and the professional athlete. Learn what can be done to both prevent and treat these injuries from Sonya Ahmed, MD, Chief of the Foot and Ankle Division at UC San Diego Health System. Dr. Ahmed, a former competitive athlete herself, discusses the lessons she has learned from her athletic career as well as her time working with Olympic competitors. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31151]