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Lab Coats and Yoga MatsSeason 1 Recap: Lessons, Challenges & Plans for 2025Join me, your host Lily, for a solo chatty episode where I dive into my learnings from building this podcast. I cover the realities of what is going on behind the scenes, the challenges I've faced and some of the themes that came up across episodes from different guests. I also share some of my plans for 2025!
2024-12-2442 min
Lab Coats and Yoga MatsRethinking Attitudes to Drugs & Addiction with Mark SweeneyOn this week's episode we dive deep into the world of addiction, harm reduction, and attitudes to drugs with Mark Sweeney, an experienced pharmacist, independent prescriber, and PhD researcher at Imperial College London Department of Brain Sciences. Mark’s groundbreaking work explores how psychedelic therapy could transform addiction treatment, offering hope and healing to those in need.
With years of clinical practice and personal passion, Mark also advocates for evidence-based policies and harm reduction strategies, volunteering with drug checking organisations like The Loop to make drug use safer and more informed.
From the staggering societal im...
2024-12-0247 min
Lab Coats and Yoga MatsIda Tin: Founder of Clue & Mother of 'FemTech' on Reimagining Women’s Health & What Men Need to KnowIn this eye-opening conversation, Ida Tin shares her remarkable journey from motorcycling around the world to founding Clue, one of the world's biggest period tracking apps - with other 10 million users in 190 countries. Ida is also known as the 'Mother of the term. They also discuss:The power of connecting in with your menstrual cycleThe balance between data, metrics and intuition What MEN need to know and why it’s important The pervasive stigma surrounding periods and women's health Global perspectives on period stigma, the historical roots of female suppressionThe interconnectedness of women's hea...
2024-11-1744 min
Lab Coats and Yoga MatsHow To Have Constructive Conversations with People You Disagree With w/ Dr Tania IsraelJust in time for the upcoming US election, we could not be more excited to welcome Dr. Tania Israel, a Professor of Counselling Psychology and award-winning author of books Beyond Your Bubble and Facing the Fracture. Dr. Israel, who teaches at UC Santa Barbara, brings her expertise in navigating political and personal divides to offer powerful, practical tools we can all use to connect—even with those whose views might differ from our own. From her acclaimed TEDx talks to insights featured on the TODAY Show, New York Times, and NPR, Tania’s work teaches us how to cultivate empat...
2024-11-0355 min
Lab Coats and Yoga MatsGo and Touch Grass! Navigating The Social Media Landscape w/ Digital Rights Lawyer Nana NwachukwuIn this eye-opening and thought-provoking episode, Lily sits down with Nana Nwachukwu, a digital rights expert and affiliate at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, to unpack the hidden world of social media algorithms. From shadow banning to echo chambers, they break down the complex relationship between profit-driven tech companies and our online experiences. It's a human conversation about how we can reclaim our digital wellbeing and rebuild real-world connections in an increasingly online world. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just someone who scrolls through social media, this episode offers practical insights and a refreshing perspective...
2024-10-2157 minLab Coats and Yoga MatsBONUS! Why It’s so Important To Set Boundaries With Social MediaIn what is likely the first of many discussions on this topic, Lily explores the profound impact of social media on our lives, particularly how algorithms influence our emotions and choices. Lily draws upon her experience as someone who has built digital products and now works as AI researcher, as well as her personal experiences with social media. She touches on the importance of awareness in navigating digital spaces, and practical tips for engaging mindfully with technology. The conversation emphasises the need for a balanced relationship with our phones and the role of awareness in reclaiming our autonomy in...
2024-10-1428 minLab Coats and Yoga MatsBody Image, Comparison & Redefining Success w/ Self-Image Specialist Laura PhelanPlease note: the following conversation will include references to both the host and the guests' journeys with eating disorders. Links to resources are at the bottom of the show notes.In this conversation, Lily reunites with Laura Phelan, the coach who guided her through her own food and body image recovery journey. Laura began her career as a Harley St Food & Body Image Expert where she had a clinic for two years. She has since helped and worked with over 1000 clients, has spoken on national television (including BBC & Channel 4) as well as nationwide for...
2024-10-0744 minLab Coats and Yoga MatsBONUS! The Freeing (Yet Terrifying) Experience of Challenging Your Comfort ZoneIn this solo episode, Lily dives into the interconnected themes of stepping beyond our comfort zones, fostering creativity, and ~ attempting to ~ overcome perfectionism. She reflects on her journey of building the podcast, sharing how pushing past creative blocks has been essential for growth. Lily also explores the value of progress over perfection, and emphasises that stepping outside your comfort zone can be super valuable for unlocking creativity and while letting go of old beliefs & limitations. She also explores, through personal anecdotes, how it is a balance between pushing out of the comfort zone but also nourishing your nervous system...
2024-09-3025 minLab Coats and Yoga MatsOpinions and Open Minds: How Do We Create Meaningful Change? w/ Hamish LamotteIn this episode of Lab Coats & Yoga Mats, science meets lived experience, and opinions meet open minds. Host Dr. Lily explores the dynamics of navigating differing perspectives in conversations—tapping into both personal anecdotes and scientific insights. Later in the conversation, Lily speaks with her parter Hamish and they explore practical strategies for fostering constructive discussions, the importance of patience and time in opening minds to new ideas, and the vital role communication plays in relationships when navigating conflict or disagreement. The episode wraps up with actionable tips, for how you can open your mind, navigate difficult conversations and fe...
2024-09-2451 minLab Coats and Yoga MatsEvidence-based Thinking Meets Holistic Perspectives, My JourneyThis 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...
2024-09-0927 min