Women, Life and Science
We are women, living a full life, have a professional career in science or in some form or another have been involved in the industry.
Episodes
December 4, 2024 • 60 mins
Drawing upon her extensive three decades of clinical psychology experience, Dr. Beth Kurland delves into the human inclination to evade unpleasant emotions and the pressure to maintain a facade of constant happiness. Rather than succumbing to negative thoughts or attempting to ignore difficult emotions, she offers a fresh perspective in her book. By adopting six different vantage points, including the Anchor View for stability, the...
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November 27, 2024 • 60 mins
The way people perceive the world is unique to each individual, and this perception forms the basis of their natural potential, strengths, and interactions with others. Our senses allow us to interpret the world around us and shape our behavior accordingly, resulting in what Lynda-Ross Vega and Gary Jordan, PhD call Perceptual Style™.
Their book Unlock the Power of Your Perception is a guidebook not only helps you understand your ...
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November 20, 2024 • 60 mins
At the core of MicroSkills lies a simple yet profound principle - any significant objective, complex task, positive habit, or personal trait can be broken down into small, easily-learnable skills that can be honed and implemented in real-life situations. These skills, aptly named MicroSkills, can be applied to a variety of scenarios, from efficiently managing your to-do list and cultivating a positive professional reputation to bec...
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November 13, 2024 • 60 mins
The story: A young woman with aspirations of singing finds herself journeying to Manhattan without the backing of a family, where she quickly befriends a street dancer encountered during her musical performances in public spaces. Faced with the dire necessity of making enough money for her living expenses, she becomes the subject for a painter’s transition into a new phase of artistry—shifting from scenic landscapes to the intimat...
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November 6, 2024 • 60 mins
Join me and my co-host Wendy as we begin our journey to interpreting the book The Courage to Be Disliked - the Japanese Phenomenon that shows you how to change your life and achieve real happiness - authors are Ichiro Kishimi and Jumitake Koga.
This book will surprise you as the reader - it's not what you think it is about, but rather delves into a deeper conversation on perception; both internal and external.
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October 30, 2024 • 60 mins
David Tereshchuk, an experienced TV reporter, has traveled the world, facing war criminals and victims alike. With a long career, he mastered the art of uncovering secrets from oppressors and the oppressed. However, his own heritage remained a mystery, as his mother, Hilda, kept his father's identity hidden. It wasn't until his fifties, following many difficult discussions, that Hilda revealed through a fax that she was raped by a ...
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October 23, 2024 • 60 mins
Having personally used poetry as a means of healing, Meredith Heller has since been sharing her methods of self-expression with others. Through her book, Writing by Heart, she presents the techniques she developed to help her students navigate challenging experiences and explore their emotions, ultimately finding their voice. The book includes inspiring themes and example poems, as well as Body/Mindfulness exercises to aid readers ...
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October 16, 2024 • 60 mins
You find yourself at a pivotal moment, having amassed years of experience and expertise. Now, you're eager to pass on your knowledge to the next generation. Today’s show is dedicated to The Mentor Project and CEO, Deborah Heiser.
Introducing The Mentor Project:
We've identified a vast community of educators, scientists, engineers, technology specialists, and corporate professionals who have considered mentoring but were unsure ho...
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October 9, 2024 • 60 mins
Fat, Stressed, and Sick: MSG, Processed Food, and America's Health Crisis, authored by Katherine Reid, PhD, and Barbara Price, PhD, delivers a riveting exploration into the detrimental effects of glutamate, commonly referred to as MSG, prevalent in processed foods. The book offers a wealth of scientific evidence linking MSG to various preventable inflammatory diseases. Released by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers on September 18, 20...
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October 2, 2024 • 60 mins
From Doubt to Do: Navigating Your Path to Possibility is an essential guide for anyone at a crossroads, grappling with uncertainty about what lies ahead, regardless of their life stage. Kat asserts that when life presents us with change, it’s an opportunity to create something extraordinary. By embracing this change, we unlock new horizons of possibility.
In the first part of the book, Kat weaves together stories of personal and...
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September 25, 2024 • 60 mins
When a state trooper arrived at Rachel Zimmerman's doorstep to inform her that her husband had leaped to his death from a nearby bridge, she collapsed to the ground, struggling to comprehend the shocking news. How could her husband—a devoted father and an MIT robotics professor with no history of mental illness—commit such an act? How would she explain this tragedy to their young daughters? And could she have done anything to preve...
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September 18, 2024 • 60 mins
Famine, severe climate change, global conflict, and vast wealth inequalities threaten our survival. Philosopher Jon Mills explores the potential for apocalypse in his urgent book, examining the crises that could end civilization. He argues that humanity's passive attitude towards these threats could be due to a collective desire for self-destruction, analyzing psychological and societal factors that contribute to our perilous situa...
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September 11, 2024 • 60 mins
The inception of modern biotechnology—encompassing genetic engineering and cellular manipulation—traces back to 1973, when it was first demonstrated that genes from disparate organisms could be recombined and cultivated within Escherichia coli. Over half a century later, biotechnology has emerged as a defining force of the 21st century. As a fledgling scientist, Tim Harris dedicated himself to this burgeoning field. Now, as a seaso...
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September 4, 2024 • 60 mins
Many gifted young individuals embark on their educational journeys with the ambition to enact meaningful change in the world. However, they frequently encounter global institutions that are not only complex to comprehend but also challenging to access and navigate.
In her insightful book, Let’s Change the World, Emiliana Vegas of Harvard Graduate School of Education presents an actionable and uplifting guide tailored for anyone—...
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August 28, 2024 • 60 mins
Burnout is a real thing for physicians, we've heard that many times, but what have we learned? Physician suicides (especially in women physicians) are higher than ever. What do we need to do to arm our healers the tools they need to heal themselves:.
Anthony Avellino, MD author of Finding Purpose A Neurosurgeon’s Journey of Hope and Healing tells us his story and journey to understanding key triggers and will show us some of the...
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August 21, 2024 • 60 mins
The prospect of our show drawing in additional listeners presents an exciting opportunity for us to expand our understanding of World War I and World War II particularly within the global intelligence community. Often, the stories we encounter in this realm are so astonishingly unbelievable that they read like works of fiction, but in reality, those involved in this line of work face considerable risk and danger. Thanks to the ins...
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August 14, 2024 • 60 mins
In April, one of the panel discussion at the Women, Life, and Science Conference focused on navigating the early stages of your career. Discover diverse career trajectories and decision-making strategies as panelists share their personal journeys.
Explore the myriad external and internal factors that shape career choices, including family dynamics, workplace environments, personal values, and fears.
Gain an understanding of the ...
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August 7, 2024 • 60 mins
Disneyland is a universally beloved destination, offering a whimsical escape where even grown-ups can relive the wonder of childhood. However, few are aware that there was once a plan to build a Disneyland Ski Resort. On September 27th at 7 am PT/10 am ET, Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of Disneyland on the Mountain, will join us to explore this controversial proposal and the protracted struggle that ultimately resulted to...
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July 31, 2024 • 60 mins
The convergence of science and faith is a subject that evokes strong opinions and perceptions. But what exactly is this intersection and why is it so intriguing? Joining us today to shed light on this topic is Leslie Wickman, PhD, who is a renowned author, professor, aerospace and astro engineer, and also known as the Rocket Girl.
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July 24, 2024 • 60 mins
You find yourself at a pivotal moment, having amassed years of experience and expertise. Now, you're eager to pass on your knowledge to the next generation. Today’s show is dedicated to The Mentor Project and CEO, Deborah Heiser.
Introducing The Mentor Project:
We've identified a vast community of educators, scientists, engineers, technology specialists, and corporate professionals who have considered mentoring but were unsur...
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