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In Good Health
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN · EN
Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of Radio Health Journal, breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection?
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.
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Reclaiming Medicine: The Ancient Practices That Offer Holistic Healing | Who Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding
1w ago00:24:50Tap to summarizeReclaiming Medicine: The Ancient Practices That Offer Holistic Healing Has modern science erased a world of holistic healing? Our expert this week argues that true health must reunite scientific advancements with ancient teachings, including community, nature, and cultural traditions. She explores the root causes of why traditional wisdom was pushed to the margins of science, and how we can reclaim these historical practices. Guest: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, director of integrative nutrition & advocacy, Endeavor Health, co-director of the culinary medicine program, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, author, Medicine for All People Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah Who Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding Universities serve as the vital engines driving groundbreaking scientific discovery. Our experts explore the cutthroat world of securing research grants and explain why the future of global innovation hinges on highly competitive federal funding. Guests: Sally Kornbluth, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Darren Lipomi, professor & chair of the department of chemical & sustainability engineering, University of Rochester, author, Science Nonfiction Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Reclaiming Medicine: The Ancient Practices That Offer Holistic Healing
1w ago00:12:21Tap to summarizeReclaiming Medicine: The Ancient Practices That Offer Holistic Healing Has modern science erased a world of holistic healing? Our expert this week argues that true health must reunite scientific advancements with ancient teachings, including community, nature, and cultural traditions. She explores the root causes of why traditional wisdom was pushed to the margins of science, and how we can reclaim these historical practices. Guest: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, director of integrative nutrition & advocacy, Endeavor Health, co-director of the culinary medicine program, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, author, Medicine for All People Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Who Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding
1w ago00:08:52Tap to summarizeWho Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding Universities serve as the vital engines driving groundbreaking scientific discovery. Our experts explore the cutthroat world of securing research grants and explain why the future of global innovation hinges on highly competitive federal funding. Guests: Sally Kornbluth, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Darren Lipomi, professor & chair of the department of chemical & sustainability engineering, University of Rochester, author, Science Nonfiction Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →How Gratitude Strengthens Your Heart, Harmful Industrial Food Additives, And Why Eating Is A Mental Game | Medical Notes
1w ago00:02:09Tap to summarizeThe hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods may stem from how they’re made. Is eating a mental game? How moms help program their unborn baby’s internal biological clock. Consistent doses of optimism and gratitude are good for your heart. Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety | How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal
2w ago00:23:09Tap to summarizeThe New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety With at least five people dying in state custody each day, relying on police to handle every non-violent crisis often leads to tragic, avoidable outcomes instead of care. Our experts advocate for a fundamental shift in emergency response, exploring how dispatching mental health and healthcare professionals to non-violent crises can save lives and redefine what it means to feel safe. Guests: Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal For veterans battling the burden of PTSD, traditional therapies aren't always enough to heal the invisible wounds of war. Our experts highlight the impact of the "Guitars for Vets" program, an organization dedicated to helping service members find relief through the power of music. This unique initiative provides struggling heroes with a creative coping mechanism, a supportive community, and a peaceful path toward recovery. Guests: Brian Kane, development director, Guitars for Vets Nathan LeCompte, interim executive director & director of operations, Guitars for Vets Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety
2w ago00:10:09Tap to summarizeThe New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety With at least five people dying in state custody each day, relying on police to handle every non-violent crisis often leads to tragic, avoidable outcomes instead of care. Our experts advocate for a fundamental shift in emergency response, exploring how dispatching mental health and healthcare professionals to non-violent crises can save lives and redefine what it means to feel safe. Guest: Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal
2w ago00:09:27Tap to summarizeHow Music Is Helping Veterans Heal For veterans battling the burden of PTSD, traditional therapies aren't always enough to heal the invisible wounds of war. Our experts highlight the impact of the "Guitars for Vets" program, an organization dedicated to helping service members find relief through the power of music. This unique initiative provides struggling heroes with a creative coping mechanism, a supportive community, and a peaceful path toward recovery. Guests: Brian Kane, development director, Guitars for Vets, Nathan LeCompte, interim executive director & director of operations, Guitars for Vets Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →How To Properly Prepare For A Hike, Solving The Mystery Of Chronic Itch, And Your Next Flu Shot May Include Bonus Protection | Medical Notes
2w ago00:02:01Tap to summarizeYou could get a three for one deal at your flu shot appointment this year. Researchers have discovered how to overcome chemo resistance. Are you properly prepared for your next hike? The mystery of chronic itch may finally be traced back to the finest hairs on your skin. Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The New Capital Punishment: Exposing The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence | Behind Closed Doors Pt. 2: The Legal Nightmare Of Male Abuse Survivors
3w ago00:22:57Tap to summarizeThe New Capital Punishment: Exposing The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence When an individual enters law enforcement custody, the state becomes legally responsible for their life, yet unexplained fatalities happen during these interactions every single day. Our expert exposes a deeply flawed and biased system of death investigations, detailing the gaps in how in-custody deaths are documented and reveals why the truth about police-related fatalities is so often buried. Guest: Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies Behind Closed Doors Pt.2: The Legal Nightmare Of Male Abuse Survivors Male victims of intimate partner violence frequently face rejection from the very support systems meant to protect them. This systemic failure often traps them in abusive cycles for years, afraid of the threat of legal retaliation and weaponized custody battles once they finally try to leave. Our experts reveal the grueling journey of breaking free from a silent nightmare and highlight the true keys to recovery. Guests: Dr. Denise Hines, Elizabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work, George Mason University College of Public Health Aaron Ellis, survivor & advocate Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Medical Notes: Not All GLP-1’S Are Created Equal, How Exercise Fights Cancer, And Are You Too Tired To Drive?
3w ago00:01:58Tap to summarizeNot all GLP-1’s perform equally. A drowsy driver behind the wheel can be just as deadly as a drunk driver. Staying physically active as you get older may be blocking tumors from growing. We may be closer to transforming ocean water into cheap, drinkable freshwater. Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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