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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 16: “The functions of a shoe (with Suzi Gage)”
In this episode, author/podcaster/psychologist/epidemiologist Dr Suzi Gage (Say Why to Drugs) joins Dean and Simon for a lovely time. The three of them discuss cartoon dogs, spewing cat crockery, them things women choose to cover their feet with and the esteemed people of Croydon. Paw Patrol UK voice acting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQf0Oc6f5VQ&ab_channel=NickJr Puking Kitty Gravy Boat - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Puking-Novelty-Animal-Lovers-Porcelain/dp/B07X2ZFLPV?th=1 Puking Kitty gravy boat video - https://www.youtub...
2022-10-26
1h 00
Skeptics in the Pub Online Podcast
RETRO: Say Why to Drugs – Suzi Gage
Dr Suzi Gage is a senior lecturer at the University of Liverpool, researching links between recreational drug use and mental health. In 2016 she started the award-winning Say Why to Drugs podcast with rapper and actor Scroobius Pip, exploring the science around drugs, and busting the myths that exist around them, from alcohol to LSD, MDMA to heroin. In 2020 she published Say Why To Drugs the book – giving a really deep dive in to the drugs we take, and why we get high.
2022-10-16
1h 40
The Moon Under Water
Suzi Gage - The Big Egg (Part 2)
*This is part 2 of Suzi Gage’s episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing*"Doctor Doctor, I feel like a pint of ale.'. 'Well get yourself over to The Moon Under Water then!'. Just a little joke there for you, and although it might seem totally random it actually ties in perfectly to this week's guest... it's Dr Suzi Gage!Suzi is a psychologist, broadcaster, author and host of the podcast Sa...
2022-05-23
36 min
The Moon Under Water
Suzi Gage - The Big Egg (Part 1)
"Doctor Doctor, I feel like a pint of ale.'. 'Well get yourself over to The Moon Under Water then!'. Just a little joke there for you, and although it might seem totally random it actually ties in perfectly to this week's guest... it's Dr Suzi Gage!Suzi is a psychologist, broadcaster, author and host of the podcast Say Why To Drugs. She's also appeared on Scroobius Pip's Distraction Pieces, so may very well be familiar to a lot of you. But most exciting of all... she is a HUGE pub fan. She's known Robin...
2022-05-23
54 min
Coping with COVID podcast
20: The Music Science Edition
In this, the first music science edition hosted Professor Tom Solomon with Holly Ellis, our guests were International DJ, producer, promoter and Circus co-founder Yousef with Dr Eduardo Coutinho, founder and Director of the Applied Music Research Lab at the University of Liverpool which aims to harness the power of music to improve people’s lives. In this episode, Yousef, a pivotal player in ‘The First Dance’, the official trial event forming part of the Governments’ Covid-19 Event Research programme tells us about how he and the team were told they had only 3 weeks to bring these first large-scale, public events t...
2022-03-31
53 min
Coping with COVID podcast
37: Student & staff experiences: Shivani
In this episode Helen is joined by Shivani, who graduated in Medicine in 2021. Shivani looks back on her experiences of 5th year, and how reflection and journaling unexpectedly helped her cope with lockdowns and difficult situations on placement.
2022-01-07
16 min
Coping with COVID podcast
36: Student & staff experiences: Niamh
Niamh graduated in Medicine in 2021 and was Wellbeing rep for LivPsych last year. Last Christmas, she wrote a blogpost about the “12 Days of Wellbeing”, including the Ultimate Boxing Day Sandwich: https://mindinconversation.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/niamhs-12-days-of-wellbeing/ If you’re a medical, nursing or AHP student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about your experiences of working or studying during the COVID-19 pandemic, please get in touch with us. Contact us at: covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk
2021-12-16
13 min
Say Why To Drugs
Talking with your family about drugs - Live at Latitude 2021
A live episode! In front of a lovely crowd at the awesome Latitude Festival, back in July 2021. Suzi Gage headed to Suffolk and was joined by previous SWTD guest Fiona Spargo-Mabbs. Their discussion covered all aspects of how to talk with your family about drugs - what age should discussions happen? How do teens want these conversations to happen? How honest should parents be about their experience, or lack of it, with drugs?Fiona Spargo-Mabbs is the founder of the DSM Foundation, and has recently published a fantastic and powerful book called I Wish I'd Known...
2021-12-09
31 min
Coping with COVID podcast
35: Vaccination
Medical students have made a vital contribution to the COVID vaccination programme in Liverpool There have been lots of challenges along the way, but it has transformed many people’s lives and is changing how healthcare is delivered. In this episode Helen talks to Aileen, who recently graduated in medicine and worked as a vaccinator, and Rachel Stead who coordinates the programme. The Guardian article Rachel refers to is here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/04/inspiring-confidence-liverpool-gps-tackle-the-vaccine-race-gap Episode 21 has more discussion about COVID misinformation and conspiracy theories.
2021-11-25
24 min
Say Why To Drugs
Maternal Drinking
Say Why to Drugs is back, as Suzi emerges bleary eyed from the first year of being a mum, what better time to talk about alcohol use and motherhood? Well, it's even better than that as it's Baby Week AND alcohol awareness week from 15th November. Suzi is joined by Abi Rose and Leila Goodman to talk about alcohol use in mums, the evidence and our own experiences. Why it might be appealing, what the risks are, why it's hard to do research in this area. As mentioned in the podcast, on 18th Abi is running...
2021-11-11
44 min
Coping with COVID podcast
34. Student & staff experiences: Henry
After a break in podcast episodes, we’re back with a second series. Things are very different to when we were releasing podcast episodes before, but we are still “Coping with COVID” in various ways. In this episode, Helen is joined by Henry, who recently graduated in Medicine. He talks about some of the situations he found most difficult during his final year, and the feeling of having ‘missed out’ that I’m sure many of us can relate to. If you’re a medical, nursing or AHP student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about yo...
2021-11-05
15 min
Science Shambles
Rachael Dunlop and Suzi Gage - Live Sunday Q and A
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and Helen are joined by Dr Rachael Dunlop and Dr Suzi Gage to talk about depression in teenagers, ALS research and bear photography tips... Watch them on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/cosmicshambles and get bonus content and extended conversations with guests by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles
2021-05-09
1h 06
Coping with COVID podcast
33: Resilience resources
Helen discusses resilience with Dr Warren Donnellan. Warren talks about the ecological model of resilience and identifying the resources that can help us through challenging times. Here are links to the two papers that Warren refers to in the podcast: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13607863.2014.977771?journalCode=camh20 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13607863.2016.1209734 Here are two podcast episodes in which Warren discusses carer resilience in particular: https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/podcast/episode/210f92f1/bonus-research-episode-dr-warren-donnellan https://www.buzzsprout.com/775076/5723926-6-dr-warren-donnellan
2021-03-18
21 min
Coping with COVID podcast
32: Student experiences: Etienne
In this episode, Helen is joined by Etienne, a third year diagnostic radiography student who has worked and been on placement in the NHS during COVID-19. We talked about how placements have been different during the pandemic, and what parts of the experience have stood out for her. If you’re a medical, nursing or AHP student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about your experiences of working or studying, please get in touch with us at: covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk If you need support, here are a few of our recommendations:
2021-02-19
10 min
The Liverpool Scientific
S2 E1: Drugs & Mental Health with Suzi Gage
In this episode, Cara chats to Dr. Suzi Gage, a psychologist and epidemiologist here at Liverpool, about her work looking at using population-size datasets to try and understand how using substances like cannabis, tobacco and alcohol can affect people's mental health. We also cover how she started her award-winning podcast 'Say Why to Drugs', which aims to debunk the myths surrounding different recreational substances and understand the science behind their physical effects.
2021-02-10
43 min
Plant Based Eating for Health
From Junk Food Vegan to Gourmet Vegan Chef (Chef Suzi Gerber)
On a decades long journey to discover the healthiest, most sustainable, and compassionate way of living, Chef Suzi went from a self-described "junk food vegan" to a gourmet chef. With a few bumps in the road along the way, Chef Suzi Gerber has found her place in the world of plant-based and vegan nutrition. Discovering the healthiest way to be a vegan, that fully supports the ethics of living this way, Chef Suzi is passionate about sharing her message of the health benefits of veganism. Chef Suzi is an executive chef, food product developer, author, an...
2020-12-24
33 min
The Giant Pod with Andy Wrintmore
#17 DR SUZI GAGE: Say Why to Drugs, Scroobius Pip, and the Role of Psychedelics in Music
Dive into The Giant Pod with Andy Wrintmore.Joining Andy on this episode is psychologist, epidemiologist, lecturer, podcaster & author Dr Suzi Gage. Suzi discusses her podcast and accompanying book 'Say Why To Drugs: Everything You Need to Know About the Drugs We Take and Why We Get High' and her research into the links between mental health and lifestyle choices.Andy & Suzi also discuss Bristol's music venues, difficult 70s keyboard parts, how lockdown has affected drug use. This conversation also features a great discussion around the relationship between various drugs and creativity, and...
2020-12-23
1h 12
Coping with COVID podcast
31: Social connections and Zoom quizzes
In this episode, Helen talks to Danny Blair, a Lecturer in Radiotherapy at the University of Liverpool. They discuss the importance of social connections, how the Radiotherapy Department have been supporting students during COVID-19, and Danny shares his tips for hosting a great Zoom quiz. We’d love to hear your feedback and experiences. You can contact us at covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk Mentioned in this episode: • MacArthur, K. R., & Sikorski, J. (2020). A qualitative analysis of the coping reservoir model of pre-clinical medical student well-being: Human connection as making it “worth it.” BMC Medical...
2020-12-21
17 min
Coping with COVID podcast
30: Going outside
In this episode, Helen is joined by Dr Dean Burnett, a neuroscientist and author. They talk about the effect on our mental wellbeing of spending time outdoors or with a view of nature, and the new appreciation many of us have for going outside after lockdown and self-isolation. We’d love to hear your feedback and experiences. You can contact us at covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk • A blogpost by Dean on The Benefits of Outside https://cosmicshambles.com/words/blogs/deanburnett/mental-health-hacks-three • The study Dean mentioned about greenspace, mental health and COVID-19: https://esajournals.online...
2020-12-15
17 min
Coping with COVID podcast
29: Arts, creativity, and wellbeing
Helen is joined by Professor Vicky Karkou, Director for the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at Edge Hill University. Lots of us have been dancing, singing, painting, cooking, gardening, and doing craft projects during COVID-19. In this episode we talk about how arts and creativity benefit our mental wellbeing, the research evidence in this area, and how they can be used therapeutically. You can contact us at covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk Mentioned in this episode: The Arts for the Blues website is here: https://artsfortheblues.com/ Publications (including the Cochrane...
2020-12-03
23 min
Coping with COVID podcast
28: Revisiting resilience: Chronicity and the four pillars of resilience
In this episode, Helen is joined by Professor Laurence Alison and Emily Alison, to revisit the topic of resilience (episode 2). We talk about the four pillars of resilience: health, purpose, joy and feedback, and think about strategies to help us keep going after months of challenges and uncertainty. More information about resilience and stress, including the content by Colonel Steve Kleinman, can be found on the Project ARES website: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/project-ares/ To find out more about resilience, this is a link to an article exploring these concepts: https://www.ncbi.nlm...
2020-11-27
24 min
Coping with COVID podcast
27: Student experiences: Luke
In this episode, Helen is joined by Luke, a junior doctor who worked as a sub-FY1 in the NHS at the end of his final year of medical school. We talked about what it’s been like, the things that have helped him to cope, and the importance of looking out for each other. If you’re a medical, nursing or AHP student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about your experiences of working or studying during the COVID-19 pandemic, please get in touch with us. Contact us at: covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk If you need support, here a...
2020-11-12
21 min
Science Shambles
Suzi Gage, Nav Kapur and Dean Burnett - Live Sunday Q and A
Hosted by Robin Ince (although Robin was away this week) and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm GMT on our YouTube channel. On this episode Helen is joined by Suzi Gage, Nav Kapur and Dean Burnett to talk mental health, coping with lockdown and evolution of the brain. Watch them on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/cosmicshambles and get bonus content and extended conversations with guests by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles
2020-11-08
1h 07
Coping with COVID podcast
26: Engaging with news media
In this episode Suzi speaks to Tom West, head of operations in one of the University’s institutes, about how he changed how he consumed news, after finding it was impacting on his mental health. This includes an exploration of the evidence around how news can affect us, strategies he found worked for him, and how the COVID-19 pandemic interfered with these. Some useful links: Here’s the initial findings from the UCL study Tom mentions “Increased time spent on following news about COVID 19 predicted declines in mental health and wellbeing” https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.18.20177345v1 Which is taken from a w...
2020-10-28
23 min
The Cymbal Podcast
The Cymbal Podcast Episode 7 - Dr. Suzi Gage.
Dave talks to Dr. Suzi Gage about growing up playing in various bands, as well as a delving into her work as an epidemiologist, author and podcast host.
2020-10-27
47 min
Coping with COVID podcast
25: Podcast reflections and news
Suzi and Helen look back on the highlights and challenges of starting a podcast in a pandemic. Find out why we created the podcast, what we’ve learnt, our plans for the future, and how this podcast has helped our mental health. We love hearing your feedback, ideas and questions: our email address is covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk
2020-10-23
18 min
Coping with COVID podcast
24: “What I wish I’d known when I started medical school”
Medical students and graduates share what they wish someone had told them when they started medical school. We’ve made this episode particularly for the first-year medics starting University during COVID restrictions, but I think it’s useful for us all to reflect on what we’ve learnt about looking after our mental health. Thank you so much to everyone who sent in audio clips for this episode. Also, Dr Luke Flain for finding contributors, and Dr Suzi Gage for editing. If you’d like to get in touch, our email address is covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk If you need support...
2020-10-16
18 min
Coping with COVID podcast
23: NHS staff experiences: Dr Richard Latten
In this episode, Helen is joined by Dr Richard Latten, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Deputy Director of the Wellbeing Team at the University of Liverpool School of Medicine. Richard talks about his experiences working clinically during COVID-19, including uncertainty, the different phases of the pandemic, and a request from a patient. If you’d like to get in touch, our email address is covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk, we’d love to hear your feedback. The BPS briefing paper on psychological responses in healthcare staff during different phases of the pandemic is available here: https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/psyc...
2020-10-07
23 min
Coping with COVID podcast
22: Mindfulness
In this episode Helen is joined by Dr Julie Hanna, Director of Studies for the Occupational Therapy programme at the University of Liverpool. Julie talks about what mindfulness is, how it can be incorporated into your life, and why it could be particularly useful to students at the moment. The episode also includes a guided mindfulness meditation to try. References & resources mentioned in this episode: Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990, 2013) Full Catastrophe Living. London: Piatkus. Morgan, P., Simpson, J., & Smith, A. (2014). Health Care Workers’ Experiences of Mindfulness Training: a Qualitative Review. Mindfulness, 1-15, doi:10.1007/s12671-014-0313-3. Poys, W. T. M., Meulenbeek, P...
2020-10-01
26 min
Coping with COVID podcast
21: COVID conspiracy theories
In this episode Suzi is joined by junior doctor and comedian Matthew Hutchinson to talk about conspiracy theories around covid, and healthcare more generally. Matt provides great insight in to why people might hold these conspiracy theories, and also offers advice on when and how to challenge them, and when it's better not to engage. Here are some links: I love this clip from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - offers some research and some great advice at the end https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b_eHBZLM6U Here’s a brief summary of common conspiracy theory belief st...
2020-09-24
15 min
Coping with COVID podcast
20: Ethics of Care
Helen is joined by Dr Teodora Manea Hauskeller, Lecturer in Clinical Ethics at the School of Medicine, University of Liverpool. They talk about the ethics of care during the pandemic, and how themes in the student experience episodes (5, 8, 11, 15 & 16) illustrate these concepts: considering the effects of PPE, visiting restrictions, and technology through a lens of medical ethics and philosophy. Mentioned in this episode: M. Barnes, Care in Everyday Life. An ethic of care in practice, Bristol: Policy Press, 2012. R. Barthes, Camera Lucida. Reflections on Photography, tr., R. Howard, London: Vintage Books, 2000. B. Fisher, J.C. Tronto, ‘Toward a Feminist Theory of Ca...
2020-09-16
29 min
Coping with COVID podcast
19: Moral Distress
Suzi is joined by Vicky Thornton, who is the Head of Nursing at the University of Liverpool, to talk about moral distress and moral injury – two related concepts whereby a person feels unable to act in a way that aligns with their morals due to circumstances beyond their control - and the pressure or strain this can place on a person, as well as providing advice as to how to manage such feelings. Some recommended reading for people who want to know more: Moral Injury in Times of COVID-19 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42843-020-00011-4 Occupational Medicine ed...
2020-09-10
24 min
Songs From a Padded Envelope
Episode #13: Suzi Gage / The Subterraneans (Great Missenden, UK)
Suzi Gage is our guest for episode #13 and what a fantastic conversation this is. Suzi is a hugely successful podcaster in her own right and we've included a link to her Say Why to Drugs podcast below, along with a link to her accompanying book. The show is fantastic and an important resource in the conversation around drugs, their use, effects and impact.Suzi has been in quite a few bands but our conversation takes us back to her earliest recording and musical memories before hurtling through a catalogue of experiences and achievements as a singer...
2020-09-06
1h 16
Songs From a Padded Envelope
Episode #13: Suzi Gage / The Subterraneans (Great Missenden, UK)
Suzi Gage is our guest for episode #13 and what a fantastic conversation this is. Suzi is a hugely successful podcaster in her own right and we've included a link to her Say Why to Drugs podcast below, along with a link to her accompanying book. The show is fantastic and an important resource in the conversation around drugs, their use, effects and impact.Suzi has been in quite a few bands but our conversation takes us back to her earliest recording and musical memories before hurtling through a catalogue of experiences and achievements as...
2020-09-06
1h 16
Coping with COVID podcast
18: Student experiences: Carys
In this episode, Helen is joined by Carys, who has just graduated in medicine and has been shielding during COVID-19. She talks about the challenges of shielding and how she adapted her expectations, the things that have helped her to cope and what she’s gained from something that initially felt negative and restrictive. If you’d like to get in touch with us, our email address is covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk
2020-09-01
21 min
Coping with COVID podcast
17: Trauma
Suzi is joined by Professor Pauline Slade, a clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Liverpool. Suzi and Pauline discuss the challenges for students managing and processing distressing experiences while working during Covid (and more generally). Pauline provides information and reassurance about what initial responses to trauma can look like, and advice for those worried about post traumatic stress disorder as to how to manage symptoms, and when and where to seek support. Some useful links for those seeking more information: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/post-traumatic-stress-disorder https://www.bps.org.uk/what-psychology/dealing-trauma https://www.getselfhelp...
2020-08-25
15 min
Coping with COVID podcast
16: Student experiences: Imogen
Helen is joined by Imogen, who has just graduated in medicine. She talks about her experience of working as a sub-FY1 in the NHS, feeling anxious about catching COVID-19, and what it was like when that actually happened. If you’re a medical, nursing, physician associate or AHP student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about your experiences of working or studying during the COVID-19 pandemic, please get in touch with us. Contact us at: covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk If you need support, here are a few of our recommendations: School of Medicine Wellbeing Team (for medical stud...
2020-08-18
18 min
Coping with COVID podcast
15: Student experiences: Hannah
In this episode, Helen is joined by Hannah, a 3rd year student nurse. Hannah talks about how she felt well-supported by her family, friends, lecturers, and colleagues while working in the NHS during COVID-19. Student nurses at the University of Liverpool have played an active role in caring for patients during the pandemic. The interviews with Hannah (this episode), Megan (episode 11) and Duncan (episode 5) give an insight into their experiences and show how this cohort of students have risen to the challenge. If you’d like to get in touch with us, our email address is covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk In...
2020-08-12
17 min
Coping with COVID podcast
14: Feeling terrified
Suzi is joined by Dr Paula Byrne, the lead for PSM on the medical degree at the University of Liverpool. In this episode they discuss the concept of ‘feeling terrified’, in part inspired by an email we received from a student who is nervous about going back in to hospitals in September. In the episode Paula discusses why feeling terrified can be a normal response, and how to manage those feelings. Below are links to some useful resources that Paula mentions during the episode: • https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/overcome-fear-anxiety • https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/ways-relieve-stress/ • https://www.therapista...
2020-08-06
18 min
Your Own Personal Beatles
Dr. Suzi Gage's Personal Beatles
Epidemiologist, author and host of the brilliant 'Say Why to Drugs' podcast, Dr. Suzi Gage joins Jack and Robin this week to talk about her own personal Beatles. Suzi chats about her early Beatles influences, drugs and creativity, and living in Liverpool as a Beatles fan. If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating! For more info, or to get in touch with the show, visit http://personalbeatles.com Photo by Andrew Gale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-03
1h 13
Coping with COVID podcast
13: Student experiences: Shantanu from the Be Free Campaign
In this episode Helen talks to Shantanu, a second year medical student who founded the Be Free campaign. He has recently been given The Diana Award for his work promoting positive mental health and reducing stigma around mental health problems. You can find more information on the Be Free campaign on their website: https://www.befreecampaign.org/ https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2020/07/01/student-receives-award-in-memory-of-princess-diana/
2020-07-29
19 min
Coping with COVID podcast
12: Studying for exams
This episode is especially for medical students revising for exams postponed by COVID-19 (but it may be useful to other students too!). Chris Huntley talks to Helen about evidence-based strategies you can use to study effectively, stay motivated, and look after your mental wellbeing while revising. Medical students at the University of Liverpool can access support from: • Your Academic Advisor • School of Medicine Wellbeing Team wellbeing.mbchb@liverpool.ac.uk • University of Liverpool Student Support Services https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/ These are the resources Helen recommended: Weinstein, Sumeracki & Caviglioli (2018) Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide. Routledge (E-book availa...
2020-07-22
21 min
Coping with COVID podcast
11: Student experiences: Megan
In this episode, Helen is joined by Megan, a 3rd year student nurse. She talks about her expectations and experiences of working in the NHS during COVID-19, and what's helped her to cope. If you’re a nursing, medical, physician associate or AHP student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about your experiences of working or studying during the COVID-19 pandemic, please get in touch with us. Contact us at: covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk If you need support, here are a few of our recommendations: University of Liverpool Student Support Services (for nursing, AHP and other students at t...
2020-07-15
13 min
Coping with COVID podcast
10: Grief and bereavement
In this episode, Suzi talks to Professor Kate Bennett, an expert in grief and bereavement research. They discuss what it’s been like to experience a bereavement during the pandemic, and offer advice for both those who have experienced loss recently, and those who know people who have and want to offer support. If you want to take part in Kate’s research on bereavement during COVID-19, the link is here: https://livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yXOqN3qFN6sioJ Kate recommends some papers: Bennett, K. M. & Soulsby, L. K. (2012). Wellbeing in bereavement and widowhood. Illness, Crisis and Loss...
2020-07-09
17 min
Coping with COVID podcast
9: More recharging your mental health
This episode revisits strategies to recharge your mental health: Medical and Nursing students share the things they’ve been doing during lockdown to look after their mental wellbeing. Listen to Episode 1 for more information on the ‘coping reservoir’ model, based on this publication: Dunn, L.B, Iglewicz, M.D. & Moutier, C. (2008). A Conceptual Model of Medical Student Well-Being: Promoting Resilience and Preventing Burnout. Academic Psychiatry, 32(1), 44-53. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18270280/ The comments about Velcro, Teflon, and paying attention to positive experiences were from this book: Hanson, R. Resilient: Find your inner strength. Rider, 2018. Based on the following publications: Lyubom...
2020-07-03
15 min
Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?
Episode 48: Down the K-Hole (ft. Suzi Gage)
This week, Dr Suzi Gage takes us on a deep dive into the misconceptions, myths, and misinformation surrounding drugs.Plus, we find out about jealous Buddhists, Suhail exposing hypocritical government officials, and re-wiring the brain.(Just a quick note: this episode was recorded in March and contains some references to ketamine)You can get Suzi on Twitter (@soozaphone)Get Suzi's new book Say Why To Drugs on Amazon.Check out her podcast (also called Say Why To Drugs)Follow us on...
2020-07-01
46 min
Mum and Mummer
Up The Duff Pandemic Style, with Dr. Suzi Gage
Well hello there everybody! We hope you are well and have been enjoying the sunshine. This week we are joined by the extremely clever & lovely Dr. Suzi Gage! You may know her from the amazing 'Say Why to Drugs' Podcast, or indeed her recent book on the subject. She talks to us all about the fascinating work she does, her pregnancy during this pandemic and miscarriage.If there's anything you would like to discuss with us please get in touch! Stay safe and sane xxMum and Mummer InstagramMum...
2020-06-28
1h 12
Mum and Mummer
Up The Duff Pandemic Style, with Dr. Suzi Gage
Well hello there everybody! We hope you are well and have been enjoying the sunshine. This week we are joined by the extremely clever & lovely Dr. Suzi Gage! You may know her from the amazing 'Say Why to Drugs' Podcast, or indeed her recent book on the subject. She talks to us all about the fascinating work she does, her pregnancy during this pandemic and miscarriage.If there's anything you would like to discuss with us please get in touch! Stay safe and sane xxMum and Mummer InstagramMum...
2020-06-28
1h 12
Coping with COVID podcast
8: Student experiences: Sophie
In this episode, Helen is joined by Sophie, who worked in the NHS during COVID-19 as a final year medical student. She talks about the ways in which caring for patients has been different during the pandemic, and some of the challenges that has presented. If you’re a medical, nursing, physician associate or AHP student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about your experiences of working or studying during the COVID-19 pandemic, please get in touch with us. Contact us at: covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk If you need support, here are a few of our recommendations: Univ...
2020-06-26
18 min
Coping with COVID podcast
7: Managing difficult thoughts and emotions
Suzi talks to Dr Ross White, a Reader in Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool. They discuss why difficult thoughts and feelings might occur, and strategies people can employ to manage them, in particular Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Ross recommends a number of resources for further reading and research: Harris, R. (2006). Embracing your demons: An overview of acceptance and commitment therapy. Psychotherapy in Australia, 12(4), 2-8. https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/Dr_Russ_Harris_-_A_Non-technical_Overview_of_ACT.pdf More information about ACT and associated resources available at the Association of Contextual Behavioural Science webpage: https...
2020-06-24
21 min
Coping with COVID podcast
6: From student to staff: managing the transition
In this episode, Sam Pullan from Nursing and Professor Richard Fuller from Medicine discuss the challenges of starting a new role in the NHS and strategies that can help you to adjust. Richard talked about research by Sue Kilminster and colleagues about critically intensive learning periods: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21916940/ and Michael Eraut’s work on tacit knowledge: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10765570/ This paper by Judy Duchscher explains a theoretical framework of transition shock: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19183235/ Other resources that may be helpful are: Sam Pullan’s fantastic lecture of top tips for star...
2020-06-17
22 min
Coping with COVID podcast
5. Student Experiences: Duncan
In this episode, Helen West is joined by Duncan, a 3rd year nursing student who has been redeployed to work in the NHS as part of the UK response to COVID-19. He talks about some of the challenges and defining moments, and how he’s coped with these experiences. If you’re a medical, nursing or allied health student, and you’d like to talk on the podcast about your experiences of working or studying during the COVID-19 pandemic, please get in touch with us. Contact us at: covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk If you need support, here are a few of our...
2020-06-11
16 min
Coping with COVID podcast
4. Alcohol
Helen talks to Dr Suzi Gage about alcohol: Are people drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic? If they are, what are the effects and when does that present a problem? Find out evidence-based strategies that can help if you think you’re drinking too much too often. Dr Gage’s book & podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About/dp/1473686229 https://play.acast.com/s/saywhytodrugs/ Summary of the Alcohol Change UK survey results https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/2020/covid19-drinking-during-lockdown-headline-findings The study exploring the effects of hangover on cognition: Gunn, C., Mackus, M., Griffin, C., Munafò, M. R., and Adams, S...
2020-05-21
12 min
Coping with COVID podcast
3. Sleep
In this episode, Dr Katie Herron talks about how your sleep might’ve been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and gives evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep. Sleepio App : a self-help app to improve sleep - https://onboarding.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs-staff/77#1/1 The Sleep Foundation : Information and resources on sleep problems - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/ We’d like the podcast to respond to the challenges you’re facing, so please let us know your questions and concerns at covidpod@liverpool.ac.uk Lai, J., Ma, S., Wang, Y., Cai, Z., Hu, J., Wei, N., Wu, J., Du, H., Chen, T., Li...
2020-05-20
13 min
Coping with COVID podcast
2. Resilience
In Episode 2 Suzi Gage speaks to Professor Laurence Alison from the department of psychology about resilience. What is it? Why is it important when working in stressful environments, and practical advice for keeping going when things are tough. If you're interested in reading more about resilience this is a link to an article exploring these concepts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/ The debriefing tool mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/project-ares/debriefing-tool/ More information about resilience and stress can be found on the Project ARES website: https://www.liverpool...
2020-05-20
14 min
Coping with COVID podcast
1. Recharging your mental health
In this first episode we look at how to recharge your mental health and the ‘coping reservoir’ model. Staff in the School of Medicine and Nursing share the strategies they’re using to look after their mental wellbeing: find out who’s dancing to 80s music, re-watching feel-good films, taking up yoga, and who has a new puppy. University of Liverpool medical and nursing students can find out more about the reservoir model from Dr Helen West's lecture on the topic, available on VITAL. We’d like the podcast to respond to the challenges you’re facing, so please let us know your...
2020-05-20
15 min
Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe's Fan Club
Episode 88 - Suzi Gage
The latest member of Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe’s Fan Club was Suzi Gage.
2020-05-09
1h 53
The Stay at Home Festival
Mark Gatiss and Suzi Gage
Join us live every day at 10am for chat, conversation, comedy, music and more. Hosts Robin Ince and Josie Long welcome a huge range of big name guests to their own couches in their own homes. Today’s guests are Mark Gatiss and Suzi Gage. While The Stay at Home Festival is free to watch please do consider dropping a tip in the bucket at cosmicshambles.com/stayathome All profits will go to supporting acts, artists and venues who have lost all income during this pandemic. If you’d like to directly support what we do at the Cosmic Shambles Netw...
2020-04-27
1h 01
Book Shambles
Suzi Gage
Recorded in the studio in the before times, Robin chats to epidemiologist, podcaster and author Dr Suzi Gage about her book, Say Why to Drugs. They chat about what is and isn't deemed a drug, shifting political opinions about drugs and the difficulties involved with researching drug use. Also Robin talks about the time he once took ecstasy on a canal boat. Support the show to get extended editions of episodes and other goodies at patreon.com/bookshambles
2020-04-23
41 min
The Stay at Home Festival
Ed Byrne, Suzi Gage and Lost Voice Guy - The Stay at Home Morning Show
Join us live every day at 10am for chat, conversation, comedy, music and more. Hosts Robin Ince and Josie Long welcome a huge range of big name guests to their own couches in their own homes. Today’s guests are Ed Byrne, Suzi Gage and Lost Voice Guy. While The Stay at Home Festival is free to watch please do consider dropping a tip in the bucket at cosmicshambles.com/stayathome All profits will go to supporting acts, artists and venues who have lost all income during this pandemic. If you’d like to directly support what we do at the...
2020-04-04
1h 01
Say Why To Drugs
Drug Education - with The DSM Foundation
In this episode Dr Suzi Gage is joined by Fiona Spargo-Mabbs and Sarah Birkett from the DSM Foundation. Fiona and her husband set up the foundation after their son Dan died after taking MDMA. Fiona talks a bit about this, but you can read more on the DSM Foundation's website here http://dsmfoundation.org.uk/dans-story/.Within this episode, Suzi chats with Fiona and Sarah about the foundation and the work that it does, as well as the evidence around what works, and what doesn't, in terms of drug education. The foundation's work includes providing material...
2020-02-20
46 min
The Lovejoy Hour
Ep. 160 – DR. SUZI GAGE/SAY WHY TO DRUGS – A conversation with… - INTERVIEW SPECIAL.
This week Tim Lovejoy talks to psychologist, epidemiologist and author Dr. Suzi Gage. Tim and Dr. Suzi discuss her new book ‘Say Why to Drugs’, why we use drugs recreationally and the effects of different drugs on the body and brain in comparison to alcohol. If you would like to contact us then our email address is dearlovejoypodcast@gmail.com or you can tweet Tim @timlovejoy Dr. Suzi is on Twitter here - @soozaphone Turn on the tap with Quooker here - www.quooker.co.uk/enuk
2020-02-02
1h 26
Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac
Dr Suzi Gage - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #27
Welcome back to our first episode of 2020 and what a delightful guest week have for you this week! Dan is joined by podcaster, psychologist and epidemiologist, Dr Suzi Gage to the launch of her new book "Say Why to Drugs"As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-01-28
00 min
Mental Health Monday
Episode 144: Dr. Suzi Gage ('Say Why To Drugs')
On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick is joined by the University of Liverpool's Dr. Suzi Gage to chat about her new book, 'Say Why to Drugs'. Say Why to Drugs investigates the science behind recreational drugs- debunking common myths and misconceptions, as well as containing the most recent scientific research. Looking at a range of drugs, this book provides a clear understanding of how drugs work and what they're really doing to your mind and body. The book is available to purchase on Amazon at: amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About/dp/1473686229/ Originally broadcast 27th...
2020-01-27
28 min
Say Why To Drugs
Say Why To Drugs - The Book!
Happy book-day to me! Happy book-day to me! Happy birthday to Say Why To Drugs the booook, Happy book-day to me!Luckily for you I decided against singing that in the intro to this episode, but I'm VERY excited to say that today is the day that Say Why to Drugs the book launches in the UK, and online. It's taken me the last 2 years to write, and so it's such a weird and lovely feeling for it to be finally available for you to read.Or to listen to! I've recorded the...
2020-01-23
15 min
The Person First Podcast
The Person First with Dr Suzi Gage
Suzanne H. Gage is a British psychologist and epidemiologist who is interested in the nature of associations between lifestyle behaviours and mental health. She is a lecturer at the University of Liverpool and has a popular science podcast, "Say Why to Drugs", which explores substance use. Suzi Gage is from Missenden, Buckinghamshire, where she completed A-Levels in Maths, Biology, Music and English at Dr Challonders High School. She received her Bachelors degree in Psychology in 2004 and Masters degree in cognitive neuropsychology from University College London in 2005. Prior to her Ph.D., Gage concentrated on language, specifically the...
2019-10-17
1h 01
Freaking the F Out
Drugs with Dr Suzi Gage
It's a bit of a hot potato of a subject this week. We are talking about drugs with the beyond lovely Dr Suzi Gage, psychologist, epidemiologist and host of the phenomenally successful 'Say Why To Drugs' podcast. In this episode we talk about what drugs really are, what we knew about them growing up and what we worry about now. From taking them and thinking you might die, to not taking them and feeling like you're missing out - there is a lot of anxiety around the subject so there's lots to talk about. We also discuss Suzi's research into the c...
2019-06-24
46 min
Say Why To Drugs
Kratom, with Dr Oliver Grundmann
Suzi Gage is joined by researcher Dr Oliver Grundmann, from the University of Florida, to talk about kratom - a leaf from the plant Mitragyna speciosa that grows in SE Asia. Is it an opioid? Or could it be useful in harm reduction? And what do we currently know about it? Find out within. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-06-20
35 min
Episode 9: Cannabis with Dr Suzi Gage
Dr Suzi Gage is a psychologist. She looks at the links between lifestyle behaviours (like drug taking) and mental health. She’s also the host of a super science podcast, Say Why to Drugs, and tells Bob all about that, her research and some evidence based truths about cannabis. Then Bob talks to his teenage son […]
2019-05-22
00 min
Say Why To Drugs
Ask me anything! #2
Researcher Suzi Gage answers a second set of questions that listeners have sent in - topics covered range from discussion of legislation - and how scientists can get involved, favourite research findings (and over-egged ones), and expectation effects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-01-31
25 min
Say Why To Drugs
Ask me anything! #1
Researcher Suzi Gage answers questions that listeners have sent in - topics covered range from whether the podcasts are aimed at teenagers to whether legislation impacts on the ability for scientists to carry out research in to illicit drugs, and from psychedelic therapy to the mushroom Fly Agaric. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-01-17
30 min
Say Why To Drugs
E-Cigarettes - UPDATED, with Professor Linda Bauld
Suzi chats to Professor Linda Bauld from the University of Edinburgh about e-cigarettes and vaping. Linda provides an update on what's changed in the last 2 years since the first E-Cigarettes episode - in terms of who's using them, whether they are helping in smoking quit attempts, and what some of the new products on the market are like. Suzi and Linda also discuss nicotine itself, and the evidence as to whether or not it's harmful. They also touch on some of the reasons why the USA and the UK have such different policy attitudes towards vaping, and what some of...
2019-01-03
41 min
Say Why To Drugs
Women and addiction, with Jenny Valentish
Dr Suzi Gage chats to journalist and author Jenny Valentish about her book Woman of Substances. The conversation covers Jenny's own experiences, and how she tackled the scientific literature while researching her book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2018-12-20
36 min
Overrated Everything
Alcohol - With Dr Suzi Gage.
Well aren't we coming up in the world? This week we have an actual Dr as a guest! Dr Suzi Gage is best known for her amazing podcast 'Say Why to Drugs' and is a psychologist and epidemiologist who is interested in the nature of associations between lifestyle behaviours and mental health. This week Suzi brings Alcohol to the table (Figuratively speaking unfortunately) a subject which the boys were keen to discuss as they both admittedly love a "Few scoops" every now and again.We talk; British Culture, Gin, Viking drinking habits and...
2018-12-17
1h 23
Off The Beat & Track
Special Guest - Dr Suzi Gage
Episode 17Welcome to episode 16 of Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes special guest is my Distraction Pieces Network sister Dr Suzi GageI met with Suzi at The Book Club In Shoreditch and we sat in a wonderful little room with the coolest table tennis table ever ! however we wasn't far from the toilets so expect occasional flushing sounds lol !!Dr Gage came armed with a bag of tunes containing 7 fantastic records each which have sound tracked her life to date and...
2018-10-26
1h 06
Say Why To Drugs
Dry January
Suzi Gage speaks to her colleague Professor Matt Field about the phenomenon of Dry January, where people give up alcohol for a month. They talk about whether there may be short- or long-term health benefits around it, and discuss their personal experiences of taking part (or not). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2018-01-18
33 min
Say Why To Drugs
Psychedelics at the SSA. Part 1 - Dr. Ben Sessa
The first of three special episodes recorded at the Society for the Study of Addiction conference. All have a psychedelic theme - and particularly the use of psychedelics in medicine. In this episode Dr Suzi Gage chats to Dr Ben Sessa, a child and adolescent psychiatrist with an interest in psychedelic medicine. In particular, he talks about using MDMA during psychotherapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-11-16
39 min
Hardcore Listing with Chris & Stu
Ep34,Pt 2 - Dr Suzi Gage - Top 5 BBC Comedies
Finally we get one of the Distraction Pieces co creators Dr Suzi Gage on the show, and she's gone and picked a ruddy bloody corker of a top 5! It's great to hear how and why Suzi went for BBC comedies, and expect lots of quotes and laughter as the gang go through some of the UK's finest shows.Suzi has her own podcast 'Say Why To Drugs', which is award winning no less. There's no hype, no spin and no judgement, just information focussing on a different drug each week. Its epic and you should go...
2017-11-13
1h 18
Hardcore Listing with Chris & Stu
Ep34,Pt 1 - Dr Suzi Gage - Top 5 BBC Comedies
Finally we get one of the Distraction Pieces co creators Dr Suzi Gage on the show, and she's gone and picked a ruddy bloody corker of a top 5! It's great to hear how and why Suzi went for BBC comedies, and expect lots of quotes and laughter as the gang go through some of the UK's finest shows.Suzi has her own podcast 'Say Why To Drugs', which is award winning no less. There's no hype, no spin and no judgement, just information focussing on a different drug each week. Its epic and you should go...
2017-11-13
1h 07
Say Why To Drugs
Sugar
Dr Suzi Gage is joined by Dr Charlotte Hardman from the University of Liverpool - an expert on nutrition, to talk about sugar. Is it a drug? It's essential to life but do we eat too much of it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-06-29
40 min
Say Why To Drugs
Prescription Opioids
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip discuss prescription opioid pain medication, its potential for abuse, and why this might differ between countries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-04-20
14 min
The University of Liverpool Podcast
Episode 4: Suzi Gage on 'Say Why to Drugs'
Suzi Gage is taking the the Just Say No motto and turning it on its head. Suzi is the co-host of the podcast 'Say Why to Drugs'. The podcast is an evidence driven, deep dive into everything we know, and still don’t know, about specific recreational drugs. Every two weeks she and her co-host, the UK rapper Scroobius Pip focus on a different drug. At the end of last year the podcast won Skeptic Magazine’s Ockham Award for best podcast. And at the beginning of this year Suzi Gage won the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Earl...
2017-04-11
00 min
Say Why To Drugs
DMT
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip chat about DMT - a psychedelic that has been used ritualistically for hundreds of years, which has a mystical and intriguing reputation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-04-06
21 min
Say Why To Drugs
PCP
Scroobius Pip talks with Dr Suzi Gage about PCP - a drug that has in the past had a lot of media attention due to its purported extreme effects. But what's the evidence? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-03-23
23 min
Say Why To Drugs
Salvia
Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip talk about salvia, and unusual dissociative psychedelic that has short lasting but quite extreme psychedelic effects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-03-09
24 min
Say Why To Drugs
Benzodiazepines
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip chat about a group of synthetic medications called benzodiazepines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-02-23
34 min
Say Why To Drugs
Hangovers
A special episode of Say Why to Drugs, where Dr Suzi Gage talks to hangover researcher Dr Sally Adams from the University of Bath about why we feel so wretched the day after a heavy drinking session, and what it's like to try and research in this area. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-02-09
34 min
Say Why To Drugs
E-Cigarettes
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip chat about e-cigarettes - the scientific evidence around them, and why it might be that they've been so divisive in the academic community. For further reading listen via the Acast app where links will pop up at relevant moments! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-01-26
40 min
Say Why To Drugs
Poppers
Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip discuss poppers, also known as alkyl nitrites, in this episode. And Suzi explains why it's a week late (sorry!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-12-08
15 min
Say Why To Drugs
Amphetamines
Scroobius PIp and Dr Suzi Gage discuss amphetamines, their harms and potential benefits, and the myths surrounding them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-11-17
28 min
Say Why To Drugs
Heroin
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip discuss heroin and the evidence surrounding its effects in this episode of Say Why to Drugs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-11-03
30 min
Say Why To Drugs
Caffeine
Episode 11 is a return to the usual format. Scroobius Pip and Dr Suzi Gage sit down and chat caffeine. As well as this, Suzi has some exciting news in the intro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-10-20
35 min
Say Why To Drugs
Bristol Drugs Project
A bonus episode where Dr Suzi Gage meets with Lydia Davenport and Professor Graeme Henderson, who are involved with Bristol Drugs Project. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-10-06
29 min
Say Why To Drugs
Synthetic Cannabinoids
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip chat about synthetic cannabinoids - substances such as Spice, in this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-09-08
22 min
Say Why To Drugs
Psychedelics
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip discuss psychedelics, including LSD, magic mushrooms and DMT. The risks of taking them, but also potential medical benefits currently being investigated. As well as discussing myths surrounding psychedelics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-07-28
46 min
Say Why To Drugs
Ketamine
In episode 5, Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip chat about ketamine. It can be harmful if used frequently, but it's also an extremely useful medication, used all over the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-07-14
19 min
Say Why To Drugs
Alcohol
Dr Suzi Gage and Scroobius Pip discuss booze on this episode, the drug of choice in the UK and elsewhere. Although its legal, and often barely considered as a drug, it's by no means a safe substance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-06-16
31 min
Say Why To Drugs
Trailer
Say Why to Drugs launches this Thursday 19th May. It's a series of podcasts where Dr Suzi Gage discusses the harms of different recreational drugs, but also whether they might have potential medical benefits, as well as busting myths that surround these substances. The first episode launches on Thursday, and will be about cannabis. Suzi is in conversation with rapper and podcaster Scroobius Pip. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-05-16
02 min
Skeptics in the Pub, Oxford
Suzi Gage: No Turn Unstoned - The harms and benefits of recreational drugs
The media love to sensationalise the dangers of illicit drug use, whilst downplaying the harms from legal drugs. Dr Suzi Gage discusses the scientific understanding of the harms, and also potential benefits of recreational drugs, both illegal and legal.
2016-05-11
00 min
Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip
Dr Suzi Gage - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #53
Welcome welcome welcome to episode 53 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with this week's guest Dr Suzi Gage.Suzi is a drugs & mental health researcher at MRC IEU Bristol Uni and a Guardian science blogger.Suzi and Pip discuss everything from how studying drug use in a controlled environment has enabled researchers to discover fascinating patterns in human behaviour and mental health, to therapies developed from the administering of various drugs over the years.A truly fascinating addition to the Distraction Pieces Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-08-12
1h 23