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Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland LibrariesBooks and Beyond: Pride 2024Happy Pride!
Alison is joined in the studio by two special guests, Rhi and Sebastian, who talk about some of their favourite queer reads.
Celebrate Pride year-round and embrace your rainbow joy by exploring the huge and diverse range of books and resources at Auckland Libraries.
Books mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using the links below. Most titles are available in multiple formats.
Dykette by Jenny Fran Davis (2023) https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=4c671c27-7174-5766-b987-21d5b3817d9b&entityType=FormatGroup
Wayward Children series by Seanan...2024-01-3146 min
Prayer Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh WolbeIntroduction to PrayerHave you ever considered the true extent of prayer's impact on your life? Tune in as we unveil the transformative power of prayer and its ability to connect us with the Divine in ways that transcend mere words. Our spiritual expedition begins by acknowledging the Talmud's wisdom that every prayer reaches Hashem, whether the answers are immediate or unfold over time. We share compelling insights into how our own focus and reverence can intensify these sacred communications, using my grandfather's devotion as a shining example of respect and urgency when it comes to prayer.The episode is...2024-01-0328 min
Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast CollectionPrayer: Introduction to PrayerHave you ever considered the true extent of prayer's impact on your life? Tune in as we unveil the transformative power of prayer and its ability to connect us with the Divine in ways that transcend mere words. Our spiritual expedition begins by acknowledging the Talmud's wisdom that every prayer reaches Hashem, whether the answers are immediate or unfold over time. We share compelling insights into how our own focus and reverence can intensify these sacred communications, using my grandfather's devotion as a shining example of respect and urgency when it comes to prayer.The episode is...2024-01-0328 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisGenetics 101 & Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (Dr. Alex Dainis)Join two geneticists to learn about your genes and direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Dr. Alex Dainis and Dr. Chana Davis both have PhDs in human genetics and are passionate about spreading their love of science.
In this episode, we describe how our DNA makes us who we are, and explain basic concepts including genes, variants, transcripts and phenotypes. We also discuss the pros and cons of consumer genetic testing, including the way that genetic risks are often misinterpreted. Last but not least, we share how our scientific backgrounds shape the way we navigate the world, and why it's important to view sc...2023-05-1236 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisImmunology 101 & Supporting Your Immune Health (Dr. Liz Marnik)Learn about your immune system with Dr. Liz Marnik, a scientist, professor, and passionate science communicator.
In this episode, Dr. Marnik sheds light on how our immune systems work, and what we can do to keep them in tip top shape. We also talk about immune health myths and misinformation, and why we should be skeptical of "immune boosting" and "anti-inflammatory" claims.
Dr. Marnik has a PhD in genetics/immunology and is an assistant professor of Molecular Biochemistry at Husson University, in Maine. She is also very active on social media and Substack, where she writes about COVID-19, vaccines, and ot...2023-04-2835 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisSeason 3 Welcome & About Host Dr. Chana Davis
To kick off Season 3, host Dr. Chana Davis shares a bit about herself and her mission for the show.
Dr. Davis gives a whirlwind tour of her journey from curious kid to geneticist to science communicator. She also sheds light on the passion for bringing you leading health experts to share practical information, helping you separate fact from fiction, and showing you how science is done.
For more of Dr. Chana Davis' work, follow her on social @fueledbyscience and check out her website: www.fueledbyscience.com
2023-01-0712 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisFighting Misinformation and Science Denial (Dr. Sara Gorman)Join us for a conversation about misinformation and science denial, with Dr. Sara Gorman. This episode will help you contribute to one of the most important battles of our times: the fight between misinformation and evidence-based information. Dr. Gorman sheds light on where misinformation comes, why we are all vulnerable, how to protect ourselves, and how to engage productively with others who have been misled.
Dr. Sara Gorman is a public health expert and author who is passionate about fighting misinformation and creating a higher quality information environment for everyone. She has a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University a...2022-12-1535 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisGood Sleep for Good Health (Dr. Lauren Hale)Join sleep expert Dr. Lauren Hale to learn about why is sleep important and how we can improve our sleep.
Many of us are not getting enough sleep, and paying a steep price. Dr. Hale explains that poor sleep impacts us in many different ways, from mood and energy, to food choices, to mental and physical performance. She also shares concrete tips for investing in sleep so that you can reap the rewards of good sleep.
Dr. Hale is a sleep health researcher and professor at Stony Brook University. She's on the Board of Directors of the National Sleep Foundation, se...2022-11-2330 min
Mental Health Chats with Clare DavisSenior Managers, Banish Your Burnout - Harpreet ChanaThank you, Harpreet, for talking to me about burnout and discussing your three tips to 'Banish Your Burnout' by acknowledging, understanding, and setting boundaries!
You can find Harpreet on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpreet-chana/
Follow this channel - Mental Health Chats by Nova Associates. Please like, comment, share and ask questions. Check out my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claredavisnovaassociates/2022-06-2915 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisDiet and Depression: Beyond the Headlines (Dr. Megan Lee)Join nutrition scientist Dr. Megan Lee and host Dr. Chana Davis for a conversation about the link between food and mental health, with a focus on depression.
Megan is a Senior Teaching Fellow and researcher at Bond University in Australia. She has a Bachelor in Psychology and completed her PhD in Nutritional Psychiatry weeks after this conversation (May 2022). Throughout her career, she has published research on food and mood, body image, disordered eating, and more.
In this episode, Dr. Lee gives an overview of what we know, and what we don't know, about the link between diet and depression. She al...2022-05-1030 min
Daf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky at MDYDaf Yomi Chagigah Daf 8 by R’ Eli Stefansky00:00 - Good morning
00:10 - Pics/Emails
05:58 - Sponsors
07:26 - Amud Beis
12:14 - Amud Aleph
28:50 - Amud Beis
45:05 - Have a Wonderful Day
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Maseches Chagigah
is dedicated by the Kessler and Davis families
Refuah shleima for Miriam Esther bas Devora bekorov
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Michael & Jayme Benmeleh
In Memory of Devora Faige Bat Shmuel Z”L a...2022-02-1745 min
Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane: Podcast with Joe BaileyThriving in the Eye of the Hurricane Podcast Ep 13 "A Conversation with Joe Bailey and Friends about the 3-Principles"Episode #13 Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane Podcast "A Conversation with Joe Bailey and Friends about the 3-Principles" (Airdate: February 15)Joe's Podcast Page: https://www.joebaileyandassociates.com/podcast/“Welcome Readers! To a Conversation with Joe Bailey, on Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane”How do we learn to thrive and find our inner resilience during these turbulent times?The timing for the recent publication of Joe Bailey’s new book, Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane, has been extremely auspicious given the events of the pa...2022-02-161h 06Daf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky at MDYDaf Yomi Chagigah Daf 6 by R’ Eli Stefansky00:00 - Good morning
00:09 - Pics/Emails
05:51 - Sponsors
07:36 - Amud Beis
08:17 - Amud Aleph
32:18 - Amud Beis
47:47 - Have a Wonderful Day
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Today's shiur is sponsored
Maseches Chagigah
is dedicated by the Kessler and Davis families
Refuah shleima for Miriam Esther bas Devora bekorov
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Michael & Jayme Benmeleh
In Memory of Devora Faige Bat Shmuel Z”L a...2022-02-1548 min
Moodtopia PodcastTame Your Moods Using Herbal Remedies and Aromatherapy Naturally SavvyAre you ready to be in control of your moods so they're not in control of you?It's a common struggle for women to get enveloped by their moods. Suddenly, your mood is dictating how you think, feel, and act.
Go-to Master herbalist RH(AHG) and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana Silverstein, has walked thousands of women through a focused, natural regimen that nourishes their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives.
Her new book, Moodtopia: Tame Your Moods, De-Stress, and Find Balance Using Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, and More, is a practical, easy-to-use guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color...2022-02-1524 minDaf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky at MDYDaf Yomi Moed Katan Daf 27 by R’ Eli Stefansky00:00 - Good Morning
00:06 - Emails
06:08 - Sponsors
09:07 - Amud Beis
28:48 - Amud Aleph
46:03 - Have a Wonderful Day
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Today's shiur is sponsored
Maseches Moed Katan
is dedicated by the Kessler and Davis families
Refuah shleima for Miriam Esther bas Devora bekorov
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Michael & Jayme Benmeleh
In Memory of Devora Faige Bat Shmuel Z”L and Menachem Mendel ben Elc...2022-02-0846 minDaf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky at MDYDaf Yomi Megillah Daf 20 by R’ Eli Stefansky🌟 NEW - Daf Review Quiz
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00:00 - Singing
02:12 - Good Voch
02:18 - Special Guest
03:38 - Pictures/Emails
07:05 - Sponsors
08:27 - Amud Beis
17:10 - Amud Aleph
31:52 - Amud Beis
50:34 - Amud Aleph
54:09 - Have a Wonderful Shabbos
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יהושע אריה לייב הכהן בן יונתן חיים ז"ל
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Maseches Megillah
2022-01-0154 minDaf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky at MDYDaf Yomi Megillah Daf 19 by R’ Eli Stefansky🌟 NEW - Daf Review Quiz
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לע״נ
יהושע אריה לייב הכהן בן יונתן חיים ז"ל
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Maseches Megillah
the Davis and Kessler families in zechus for Refuah shleima for Miriam Esther bas Devora
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Maseches Megillah
Shmuly Hecht F245
לע"נ ר' מרדכי שלמה פינחס טוביה ז"ל בן אברהם משה פרץ נ"י
may his neshoma have an aliyah
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IHO RL-97 (Akiva Tepper) for introducing me to R' Eli's daf
2021-12-3148 minDaf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky at MDYDaf Yomi Megillah Daf 13 by R’ Eli Stefansky🌟 NEW - Daf Review Quiz
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לע״נ
יהושע אריה לייב הכהן בן יונתן חיים ז"ל
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Maseches Megillah
the Davis and Kessler families in zechus for Refuah shleima for Miriam Esther bas Devora
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Maseches Megillah
Shmuly Hecht F245
לע"נ ר' מרדכי שלמה פינחס טוביה ז"ל בן אברהם משה פרץ נ"י
may his neshoma have an aliyah
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IHO RL-97 (Akiva Tepper) for introducing me to R' Eli's daf
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2021-12-2557 minDaf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky at MDYDaf Yomi Megillah Daf 12 by R’ Eli Stefansky🌟 NEW - Daf Review Quiz
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Today's shiur is sponsored
לע״נ
יהושע אריה לייב הכהן בן יונתן חיים ז"ל
&
Maseches Megillah
the Davis and Kessler families in zechus for Refuah shleima for Miriam Esther bas Devora
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Maseches Megillah
Shmuly Hecht F245
לע"נ ר' מרדכי שלמה פינחס טוביה ז"ל בן אברהם משה פרץ נ"י
may his neshoma have an aliyah
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IHO RL-97 (Akiva Tepper) for introducing me to R' Eli's daf
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Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisNature vs Nurture: Learning From Twin Studies (Dr. Nancy Segal)Learn about the roles of nature and nurture in shaping our lives, with Dr. Nancy Segal, a leading expert in twin studies.
Nancy Segal, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton and Director of the Twin Studies Center. She has authored over 250 scientific articles and six books on twins and twin development. She is also a twin herself.
Dr. Segal chats with host Dr. Chana Davis (a geneticist, and mother of twins) about how twins are studied, and what we have learned about the roles of genes and environment on height, intelligence, personality and more. They also sh...2021-11-1028 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisCOVID-19 in Kids: Vaccine Benefits & Risks (Dr. Janine McCready)Dr. Janine McCready, an infectious disease physician, joins Dr. Chana Davis to talk about COVID-19 and kids. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on kids and the rest of society, and share their thoughts on vaccinating their own young children.
Dr. McCready treats patients at the Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) in Toronto and has been supporting schools and childcare centres in East Toronto throughout the pandemic. She is also Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Associate Director of Infection Prevention and Control at MGH.
Some of the questions covered include:
- How can I tell if my kid has COVI...2021-10-1031 min
Rádio Companhia#160 - Uma conversa sobre "Contra a moral e os bons costumes"Perseguição e censura a veículos, como Lampião e Chana com Chana, fechamento dos pontos de encontro da comunidade, prisões, espancamentos e tortura. Com base na documentação dos anos de chumbo, em especial os arquivos da Comissão da Verdade, Renan Quinalha, professor, advogado e ativista, mergulhou nesses relatos e histórias para escrever “Contra a moral e os bons costumes: A ditadura e a repressão à comunidade LGBT”.
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O livro, que faz parte da coleção Arquivos da Repressão no Brasil, disseca as políticas sexuais da ditadura brasileira, abordando o controle moral violento e repressivo direci...2021-09-261h 12
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavismRNA Vaccines: From Lab to Jab (Dr. Anna Blakney)Dr. Anna Blakney, a research scientist who specializes in RNA medicines, takes a deep dive into mRNA vaccines.
She explains what's in mRNA vaccines (including plant vs animal origins), how they are made, and what happens inside your body when you get jabbed. She also the long history of mRNA vaccines and how they have been tested. Dr. Blakney also shares tips for being an informed consumer and sussing out reliable information, a topics she is passionate about.
Dr. Blakney is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. She completed a PhD in bioengineering and a...2021-09-0237 min
Plant-Based Canada PodcastEpisode 13: Dr. Chana Davis on the Science Behind Plant-Based Diets and ProteinIn this episode we talk to Dr. Chana Davis, a scientist and science advocate who loves helping people make healthy choices. She founded Fueled by Science in 2018 to fight health misinformation, share digestible science resources, and teach others how to think like a scientist. Dr. Davis covers a wide range of topics, from food, to sustainability, toxins, public health, disease prevention, COVID-19, and vaccines.Dr. Davis is also passionate about helping others get more plants on their plate. She debunks common myths around plant-based diets, highlights exciting new plant-based alternatives, and even shares some of her family’s...2021-08-1044 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisSeason One Highlights Part 3 (Dr. Chana Davis)Join Dr. Chana Davis for gems from Season One, Ep 19-28. She shares expert insights on a wide range of topics spanning hormone replacement therapy, type 2 diabetes, weight stigma, intuitive eating, obesity, and fighting misinformation.
Topics and guests:
* 19) Hormone replacement therapy: Risks vs benefits (Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol Tavris)
* 20) Hormone replacement therapy: Navigating options & bioidenticals (Dr. Avrum Bluming, USC)
* 21) Dietary Strategies for Managing Type 2 Diabetes (Dr. Nicola Guess, University of Westminster)
* 22) Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors and Prevention (Dr. Nicola Guess, University of Westminster)
* 23) Diet Culture and The Anti-Diet Movement (Dr. Gabrielle Funda...2021-08-0933 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisSeason One Highlights Part 2 (Dr. Chana Davis)
Join Dr. Chana Davis for the best gems from Season One, episodes 11-18. Get science-based advice from leading experts and insights into how science really works.
Topics and guests:
11) GMOs and our food supply (Dr. Anastasia Bodnar, SciMoms & Biology Fortified)
12) COVID-19 and your immune system (Dr. Galit Alter, Harvard, MIT & MGH)
13) COVID-19 vaccine development (Dr. Galit Alter, Harvard, MIT & MGH)
14) Building a Healthy Plant-Based Diet (Dr. Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD)
15) Body Weight Goals and Plant-Based Diets (Dr. Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD)
16) COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Programs (Dr. Zoe McLaren, University of Maryland)
17) Why processed is not a dirty wo...2021-07-2524 min
TorahAnytime Daily DoseDaily Dose #913: Help Yourself - R' Binyomin PruzanskyFull TorahAnytime LectureVideo or AudioMore classes from this speaker ⭐ Help Yourself👤 By R' Binyomin Pruzansky💊 Daily Dose #913Want to sponsor a future Dose?Click HereWant to to Receive the Daily Dose Video via WhatsApp?Simply Click Here💫 Thank You to the Sponsors of Today's Daily Dose:🕯 Lilui Nishmat forYitzchok Eliezer ben Sholom Zalman🤕 Refua...2021-07-1201 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisSeason One Highlights Part 1 (Dr. Chana Davis)
Join Dr. Chana Davis for the best gems from Season One, Episodes 1-10. You'll get practical advice on healthy choices, insights into how science really works, and personal stories from the scientific front lines.
These conversations were recorded from March 2020 to Aug 2020 - a unique time to witness science in action.
Topics and guests:
1) COVID-19: What to do and why (Dr. Jennifer Gardy, Gates Foundation)
2) Building a Healthy Gut Microbiome (Dr. Brett Finlay, University of British Columbia)
3) Toxicology Basics & Healthy Food Choices (Dr. Alison Bernstein, Michigan State University and SciMoms)
4) Which diet is best? It depends! (Dr. Christopher G...2021-07-0925 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisWeight Bias & Weight Stigma (Dr. Fatima Stanford)Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a leading obesity expert, discusses weight bias and weight stigma.
As an obesity physician, Dr. Stanford treats people with obesity daily, and sees the challenges they face due to weight bias and weight stigma. This conversation exposes the origins of these biases, why they are so harmful, and how we all have roles to play in defeating them - especially as parents and family members. Dr. Stanford also speaks to the parallels between racism and obesity discrimination.
This episode is the second of a two part conversation. Part one explores the...2021-06-0931 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisUnderstanding and Treating Obesity (Dr. Fatima Stanford)Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford challenges the way we think and talk about obesity. In this episode, she discusses obesity causes, treatments, and how to support loved ones battling this disease.
As a physician specializing in obesity medicine, Dr. Stanford has treated countless children and adults with obesity in her practice at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is also an internationally recognized scientist, educator, and policy maker, affiliated with the Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Stanford explains why obesity should be viewed, treated, and talked about as a disease process. She sheds light on why overweight and obesity have become...2021-05-2733 min
Psykhe Mental Wellbeing Podcast133. Strategy Round-Up 8: What Would You Suggest?In this episode, we look back over the past 15 episodes to share the top tips that our amazing guests have shared with us.
We'll be hearing from:
Vitality Coach Chana Mason (118. Chana Mason: Challenging Your Own Thinking)
Mindbody Mastery Mentor Dane Dormio (119. Dane Dormio: Mindbody Mastery and Internal Martial Arts)
High-Performance Coach and Trainer Kimberly Spencer (120. Kimberly Spencer: On Taking Ownership of Your Life)
Time Management Guru Samantha Lane (121. Samantha Lane: Finding Balance in Your Time Management)
Singer, Songwriter, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate Will Foley (122. Will Foley: Struggle Buddies - On Talking About Mental Health...2021-05-1745 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisFighting COVID-19 Misinformation (Dr. Lindsey Leininger)Lindsey Leininger, PhD, a public health scientist and educator, shares advice on how to deal with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and pandemic denial.
She dishes practical tips for engaging with others who hold different beliefs, in a way that is respectful, impactful, and rooted in science. She invites all of us to join the anti-misinformation army, armed with effective communication skills and solid facts.
Dr. Leininger is on faculty at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College where she teaches courses on making sense of medical data. She holds a PhD in health policy from...2021-05-1324 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisMaking Sense of Health Headlines (Dr. Lindsey Leininger)Lindsey Leininger, PhD, a scientist and educator, shares tips for making sense of health headlines, and separating fact from fiction.
She believes that access to accurate, digestible, science-based information is a right, and a strong social determinant of health. Her tips span scientific literacy, data literacy and media literacy. While the conversation centers on COVID-19, it applies to all health topics.
Dr. Leininger is a public health scientist and educator, who is on the front lines of COVID-19 science communication. As part of an all-female team of “Nerdy Girl” scientists, she runs the COVID-19 educational camp...2021-04-2932 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisIntuitive Eating & Weight Neutral Strategies (Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro)Join Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, a scientist and nutrition coach, to learn about intuitive eating and the benefits of "weight neutral" approaches to eating.
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro is a certified health and sports nutrition coach with a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech.
Through science and personal stories, she explains why rehabilitating our relationship with food, and lifting self-imposed bans on "bad" foods, can be both liberating and healthy. Fundaro describes the basic principles of intuitive eating, how it intersects with mindful eating, and who may benefit from this approach.
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Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisDo Weight Loss Diets Do More Harm Than Good? (Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro)Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, a scientist and nutrition coach, takes us on a whirlwind tour of diet culture and the anti-diet movement.
Dr. Fundaro advocates for a broad view of wellness, and provides an evidence-based view of both the risks and benefits of intentional weight loss. She shares a brief history of diet culture and the anti-diet culture, and an introduction to the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement and the emerging concept of "healthism".
This conversation is the first of a two part conversation. In the next episode, Dr. Fundaro discusses weight neutral dietary approaches...2021-03-2530 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisPreventing Type 2 Diabetes Through Diet (Dr. Nicola Guess)Dr. Nicola Guess, PhD, MPH, RD shares advice for preventing type 2 diabetes through diet and nutrition. As researcher and dietitian, her insights on reducing risk through diet, are both practical and data-driven.
Dr. Nicola Guess runs a private clinical practice as a registered dietitian (RD) focused on type 2 diabetes. She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Westminster, a Research Fellow at King’s College London, and co-director of CityDietitians. In addition to her RD training and experience, Dr. Guess holds a PhD in Diabetes Prevention and a Master's of Public Health.
This ep...2021-03-1027 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisManaging Type 2 Diabetes Through Diet (Dr. Nicola Guess)Nicola Guess, PhD, MPH, RD, is a leading expert on type 2 diabetes prevention and management. In this conversation, she explains why our diets can radically impact the course of type 2 diabetes, and how she helps her patients find what works for them.
Dr. Guess runs a private clinical practice as a registered dietitian (RD) focused on type 2 diabetes. She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Westminster, a Research Fellow at King’s College London, and co-director of CityDietitians. In addition to her RD training and experience, Dr. Guess holds a PhD in Diabetes Prevention and...2021-03-0328 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisMenopausal Hormone Therapy: Setting the Record Straight (Dr. Avrum Bluming)Dr. Avrum Bluming sheds light on why there is so much controversy and confusion about menopausal hormone therapy. Dr. Bluming is a medical oncologist and researcher who has been studying breast cancer and hormone therapy for many years.
Bluming explains the different estrogen replacement strategies, from bioidenticals, to Premarin, to patches, including what we know, and what we don't know, about these options. He also explains how the notorious Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study created a disconnect between the science and the headlines.
This episode is the second of a two part conversation. Check out p...2021-02-1846 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisMenopausal Hormone Therapy: Risks & Benefits (Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol Tavris)Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol Tavris discuss the benefits and risks of taking estrogen during menopause and beyond. Dr. Bluming is a breast cancer oncologist and researcher, and Dr. Tavris is a social psychologist who studies cognitive biases.
In this episode, they also explain that hormone replacement therapy can offer far more than just relief from hot flashes, with potential benefits ranging from bedroom to boardroom to bones and beyond. They also explain why many common fears around hormone therapy are not supported by the latest scientific evidence.
Bluming and Tavris have literally written...2021-02-0543 min
Marriage Makeover In Minutes"I wish my husband wouldn't do that with my child.."Does any of this sound familiar?
"I wish my husband wouldn't do that with the kids."
"Why is he so strict with them?"
or "Why isn't he stricter with them?"
You can help your husband be the best father to your children and you can experience real peace of mind.
You can give your children calmness and security.
Find out how in this week's episode.
This episode is sponsored by Hillary Davis, anonymous, and the Cohn Family as a zechus for a refuah shleima for Tzirel Shifra Bas...2021-01-2707 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisDebunking the Dirty Dozen (Food Science Babe)Food Science Babe joins Dr. Chana Davis for a chat about the dirty dozen, and organic vs conventional pesticides.
The "dirty dozen" is a list created by the EWG with the stated goal of helping consumers decide "when you should splurge for organic produce".
Food Science Babe is a food scientists committed to "facts not fears". In this conversation, she debunks the dirty dozen, exposing the unscientific methods and pro-organic funding interests behind it. She also sheds light on how pesticides are tested and regulated, and why conventional and organic pesticides are not as different...2021-01-2030 min
Daf Yomi for Women - HadranPesachim 51 - January 11, 27 Tevet Study Guide Pesachim 51 Today’s Daf is sponsored by Paula Winning in memory of Rabbi Robert (Ruby) David, z"l father of Suri Davis Stern. "In memory of someone who took pride in his learning and his transmission of his learning to his family and his students, particularly my dear friend Suri Davis Stern." The gemara brings a few cases where people wanted to change the custom in their town and the rabbis reactions. When is this principle used "things that are permitted that people decided to be stringent about and forbid, one cannot permit in...2021-01-1142 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisRe-thinking Food Rules and Fear of Processed Foods (Food Science Babe)Food Science Babe joins Dr. Chana Davis to talk about processed foods, and why "processed" is not a dirty word.
We have all heard it: "Eat whole foods, with five ingredients or less, and ingredients you can pronounce". Is this rule supported by science?
Food Science Babe explains why a black-and white view of processed foods as "bad" or "toxic" is not only scientifically unfounded but potentially harmful. She highlights debunks common misconceptions around additives, and shares core concepts to help you shift from fear-based to fact-based choices.
Learn more from FoodScienceBabe on...2021-01-0729 min
TorahAnytime Daily DoseDaily Dose #701: You Can Have Everything - R' Ari BensoussanFull TorahAnytime LectureVideo or AudioMore classes from this speaker ⭐ You Can Have Everything👤 By R' Ari Bensoussan 💊 Daily Dose #701 Want to sponsor a future Dose?Click HereWant to to Receive the Daily Dose Video via WhatsApp?Simply Click Here💫 Thank You to the Sponsors of Today's Daily Dose:🕯 Lilui Nishmat forNader ben Mashla Sadghzadeh2021-01-0401 min
No-Bullsh!t VeganDr. Chana Davis on processed foods, and limitations of "whole foods only" veganismHow is "processed food" defined? Why does the term have such a bad reputation? Where do vegan processed foods fit in? Why is the black-and-white view of “all processed foods are bad” problematic, and what message might this send? How do we assess the healthiness of a food? We take a look at a few food package examples from Chana's fridge. We also discuss bioengineering; it’s much more common than you might think. And, at the end of the episode, I have a very special holiday surprise for you!2020-12-151h 00Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisThe Case for COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Programs (Dr. Zoe McLaren)Zoe McLaren, PhD takes you on a deep dive into COVID-19 testing programs.
This conversation covers how to optimally make use of COVID-19 testing, how to use regional COVID-19 testing data to understand your local situation, and why broad COVID-19 testing programs are a powerful tool for managing the pandemic. Dr. McLaren also peers onto her crystal ball to share her thoughts on what we may see in this next phase of the pandemic, now that vaccines are arriving.
Dr. Zoe McLaren holds a PhD in Public Policy and Economics from the University of Michigan...2020-12-1041 min
TorahAnytime Daily DoseDaily Dose #664: The Baby's Cry - R' Binyomin PruzanskyFull TorahAnytime LectureVideo or AudioMore classes from this speaker ⭐ The Baby's Cry👤 By R' Binyomin Pruzansky 💊 Daily Dose #664 Want to sponsor a future Dose?Click HereWant to to Receive the Daily Dose Video via WhatsApp?Simply Click Here💫 Thank You to the Sponsors of Today's Daily Dose:🕯 Lilui Nishmat forMenashe ben YosefEzra ben Yeche...2020-12-0203 min
Let's Gut Real - Easy to Digest Nutrition ScienceLab-made Food? How science literacy helps us to understand food tech with Chana Davis, PhDFood made in a lab using microbes? It's happening now! New tech can be scary and none of us are immune to being mislead or adopting a belief based on misinformation. In this episode Chana Davis, PhD and I discuss new and exciting food technology using microbes, and how improving scientific literacy can help to shape the conversation around food technology! We talk about: How Chana got involved in science communication What is a critical thinking mindset? How do you get one? How to find credible sources of information? What are the limitations of sc...2020-12-0132 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisHow to Customize a Plant-Based Diet For Your Body Weight Goals (Dr. Pamela Fergusson)Dr. Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD shares tips on how to customize a plant-based diet to meet your goals, whether that means losing weight, gaining weight, or fueling athletic performance.
The conversation gets into tailoring food choices, meal timing, and portion size, and touches briefly on psychological considerations.
Guest Dr. Pamela Fergusson is a registered dietitian with a PhD in nutrition from the University of Liverpool. She and her family embrace a plant-based diet and love helping others to do the same.
Find more of Dr. Fergusson's tips and recipes on her website and o...2020-11-2527 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisBuilding a Healthy Plant-Based Diet (Dr. Pamela Fergusson)Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD shares advice for building a healthy plant-based diet that meets all your nutrient needs. As a scientist, registered dietitian, and plant-based advocate, her advice marries science, passion and experience.
She discusses which nutrients to be aware of, and which come easily, and shares simple tips for easily covering your nutritional bases. She also shares advice on how to gauge whether or not you may be at risk of a deficiency, and what NOT to do on a plant-based diet.
Guest Dr. Pamela Fergusson is a registered dietitian with a PhD in...2020-11-1832 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisCOVID-19 Vaccine Development (Dr. Galit Alter)Galit Alter, PhD, a leading immunologist with expertise in vaccines, shares insights what we can expect from a COVID-19 vaccine, and when they will become available.
Note: This interview was recorded on October 2, 2020 - before COVID-19 vaccine trials were completed.
Questions discussed include:
How effective will COVID-19 vaccines be?
How long will they protect us?
How will their safety be ensured?
What types of vaccines are leading the pack?
When will they be ready?
This episode is the second part of a two part conversation. Part one discussed the immune response to COVID-19....2020-10-2128 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisCOVID-19 Risk Factors and Your Immune System (Dr. Galit Alter)Galit Alter, PhD joins host Dr. Chana Davis to discuss why COVID-19 infections can be either deadly or invisible - and why age, health, and obesity matter so much. Dr. Alter, a leading immunologist, sheds light on how our immune response to viral infection shapes our fate.
Questions include:
Why do kids tend to escape COVID-19 infection with little to no symptoms?
Why are older adults at such high risk of severe disease?
What is the biology beneath the other key COVID-19 risk factors (e.g. obesity, hypertension, immunocompromised state)?
How does COVID-19 compare to other...2020-10-0824 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisThe Science of GMOs and Our Food System (Dr. Anastasia Bodnar)Anastasia Bodnar, PhD a plant geneticist, joins Chana Davis, PhD a human geneticist, for a conversation about GMOs - Genetically Modified Organisms. What are GMOs? Are they safe? Where and why are they in our food?
Learn about the three different categories of GMO foods, where GMOs are found in our food supply, how GMOs are tested, and how GMOs are labeled (or not). Get the scoop on the new Bioengineered food label in the United States and how it compares to the non-GMO project label.
Dr. Bodnar also sheds light on the origins of t...2020-09-1645 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisTough Choices: Navigating COVID-19 Risk (w/ Dr. Caroline Buckee)Caroline Buckee, PhD, an epidemiologist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, talks about navigating risk in the midst of a pandemic.
We are all asking the same questions: Is it worth the risk? What can I do to mitigate risk? What will happen if I get COVID? Whether you're grappling with back-to-school, birthday parties, haircuts, fitness classes, or grocery shopping, science can help you make informed choices.
Dr. Buckee shares science-based insights on COVID-19 transmission, severity, immunity, and the factors that will shape the future of the pandemic. She also reflects on...2020-08-2840 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisHow to Exercise For Better Health (Dr. Rachele Pojednic)Rachele Pojednic, PhD, a nutrition and exercise scientist, dishes practical advice on how to reap the many benefits of exercise at any age, and busts common exercise myths along the way. As a researcher, educator, coach, and spin instructor, she truly "walks the talk".
Dr. Pojednic sets the record straight on:
- What is lifestyle medicine and how does it differ from alternative medicine?
- What can exercise - and other types of physical activity - do for my body?
- How much exercise does it take to reap these benefits?
- When...2020-07-2340 min
THT is DONE. SUBSCRIBE TO "HEALTH POWER" w/Lisa Davis, MPHTame Your Moods Using Herbal Remedies & Aromatherapy.Master herbalist RH(AHG) and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana Silverstein joins Lisa to talk about her book Moodtopia: Tame Your Moods, De-Stress, and Find Balance Using Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, and More, is a practical, easy-to-use guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color therapy, feng shui, intuition, homeopathy and so much more. Sara-Chana chats with Lisa to share some of the best natural remedies to help combat stress, anxiety, and promote peace of mind and general health.2020-07-2125 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisThe Science of Happiness (Prof. Elizabeth Dunn)Happiness expert Prof Elizabeth Dunn, PhD shares insights into the science of happiness, and tips for being happier.
Dunn sheds light on a wide range of questions:
- How do we define and measure happiness?
- Can we control our happiness - or is hard-wired into our DNA?
- Can money buy happiness?
- How can we spend our money - and time - in ways that boost happiness?
- Do smartphones impact our happiness? Can we minimize any negative effects?
- How has COVID-19 pandemic life changed our happiness and...2020-07-0841 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisThe Case for Childhood Vaccines (Dr. Yvonne ”Bonnie” Maldonado)Bonnie Maldonado, Stanford's Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, sheds light on the risks and benefits of childhood vaccines. She speaks to the dramatic effect that vaccines have had on childhood mortality, the dangers of dismissing the disease we now rarely see, and the safety hurdles that vaccines must jump through in order to be approved.
Drs Maldonado and Davis discuss how to use science-based resources to guide the choices we make for ourselves and our children, and why the anti-vax movement continues to thrive despite its lack of scientific support.
Maldonado's bottom line is clear...2020-06-2527 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisHealth Education and Entertainment (Dr. Maya Adam)Dr. Maya Adam, Stanford's Director of Health Media Innovation, shares her passion for creating "evidence-based health entertainment" - health education messages that are fun and accessible across cultures and countries.
Dr. Adam and Davis also discuss their shared passion for healthful, family-friendly home cooking.
Learn more about Dr. Adam and Stanford's Center for Health Education.
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HOSTED BY CHANA DAVIS, PHD
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
2020-06-1028 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisCOVID-19 Variants, Testing & Transmission (Dr. Bronwyn MacInnis)
Bronwyn MacInnis, PhD is on the front lines of tracking the COVID-19 pandemic through genomics tools (RNA and DNA). She shares insights into COVID-19 transmission, strains (variants), and testing. It turns out that the word "mutation" need not always be scary.
Dr. MacInnis is director of pathogen genomic surveillance in the Infectious Disease and Microbiome Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she is also an institute scientist. She has a long history of being a "genomic sleuth" and worked on many other infectious diseases before COVID-19, including malaria and Zika virus.
...2020-05-2949 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisScience Settles the Diet Debate (Dr. Christopher Gardner)Christopher Gardner, PhD, a nutrition scientist and professor at Stanford University, shares the latest science on diet wars. Spoiler alert: there is no one best diet for weight loss.
Dr. Gardner explains what we have learned from decades of research comparing different diets including trials that he led (e.g. the 2018 DIETFITS trial that compared moderate low-fat and low-carb diets). In this conversation, he shares some of the common themes among long term winners and how to put this into practice.
For more from Dr. Gardner, check out his frequent tweets.
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2020-05-1338 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisUnderstanding Toxins, Hazards & Risks in Your Food and Life (Dr. Alison Bernstein)Dr. Alison Bernstein is a toxicology expert and science communicator. She explains how potentially harmful compounds are tested, and how she approaches risk assessment in her daily life as a mother.
Buckle up for a speedy primer on toxicology fundamentals, including hazard, risk, and exposure, and be prepared to rethink what you stress about (including pesticides).
Dr. Bernstein is Assistant Professor at Michigan State University where she studies toxicants. She is also co-founder of SciMoms and runs a popular page called MommyPhD.
Links:
Risk in Perspective (by SciMoms)
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...2020-04-3037 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisBuilding a Healthy Gut Microbiome (Dr. Brett Finlay)Dr. Brett Finlay, a microbiome researcher, shares insights into the little zoo that lives inside your gut.
What's in there? How does it impact your health? How do researchers study it? What can you do to get yours into tip top shape?
[NOTE: This interview was recorded Feb 20, 2020, prior to COVID-19 becoming a serious outbreak]
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HOSTED BY CHANA DAVIS, PHD
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
2020-04-1635 min
MaxiChats's Health RadioPlant Power with Chana Davis PhDWith the rise of plant based diets and meat alternatives, and lots of media around this, it is easy to get lost in the noise. In this episode of MaxiChats we discuss protein requirements, how to overcome any potential limitations of plant protein sources, serparate fact from fiction with regards to common plant based protein topics like soya, GMO’s and the true healthiness of plant based meat alternatives. Chana Davis PhD website: https://fueledbyscience.com 2020-04-1147 minGet Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisTracking Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Dr. Jennifer Gardy)Dr. Jennifer Gardy is a genomic sleuth who uses DNA and RNA to track infectious disease outbreaks. In this conversation, she sheds light on the science of epidemiology - including the key factors that determine outbreak severity.
Dr. Gardy is Deputy Director, Surveillance, Data, & Epidemiology at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She is also a stellar science communicator, who has narrated popular TV shows and authored science books for kids including "It's Catching: The Infectious World of Germs and Microbes" and "It Takes Guts".
Follower her on Twitter at a https://twitter.com...2020-03-2436 min
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin FoltaImpossible Burgers and BiotechnologyThe Impossible Burger is meat alternative that gets its meat-like qualities from a combination of plant-based ingredients, plus “meatiness” from a biotech-derived product. There is a lot of discussion about the product, and the internet has even questioned the safety of the biotechnology steps used in its creation. This episode discusses the Impossible Burger with Dr. Chana Davis, a scientist familiar with the product. We discuss questions about meat alternatives, processed food, and if this truly is a vegetable replacement. We also share thoughts on the future of food and if everything will someday be derived from a manufacturing process...2019-10-2646 min
Health Power with Lisa Davis, MPHTame Your Moods, Using Herbal Remedies and Aromatherapy: A Self-Care GuideSend us a textAre you ready to be in control of your moods so they're not in control of you?It's a common struggle for women to get enveloped by their moods. Suddenly, your mood is dictating how you think, feel, and act.Go-to Master herbalist RH(AHG) and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana Silverstein, has walked thousands of women through a focused, natural regimen that nourishes their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives.Her new book, Moodtopia: Tame Your Moods, De-Stress, and Find Balance Using Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, and More, is a practical, easy-to-use guide...2019-09-2424 min
No-Bullsh!t VeganDr. Chana Davis on how Beyond and Impossible burgers compare to beef, organic vs. conventional farming, the natural vs. synthetic fallacy, and moreAre Beyond and Impossible burgers healthy? What is "healthy", anyway? Nutritionally and environmentally, how to these plant-based burgers compare to beef? We discuss glyphosate (an ingredient in Roundup) within the context of these burgers, and how the Beyond and Impossible burgers differ from each other. Also on the menu: the natural versus synthetic fallacy ("natural" does not mean "healthy"), organic versus conventional farming (organic does not mean pesticide-free), and the "incomplete" protein myth.2019-06-1857 min