This episode is an introduction to Lab Coats & Yoga Mats: a podcast exploring the intersection between science/evidence-based thinking and holistic, more nuanced perspectives. It is also a personal story. The host, Lily, introduces her motivation for this podcast and also shares her journey in getting to this point.
Chapters:
00:00 The learning curve of podcast-building
03:03 What this podcast is all about
04:57 Therapy is not one size fits all
06:15 How to optimise your life - reductionist thinking
07:46 The importance of different perspectives
08:38 Some examples of episodes to come
11:48 Creativity vs science
12:38 Narrowing into a specific body ideal
14:33 Starting afresh in New Zealand
16:27 Changing behaviours takes time
17:27 AI and mental health
20:25 Starting this podcast
23:15 Trying to fit into something you are not
24:15 Navigating life's lows
25:09 Alchemising pain into strength
