Revealing the Ivory Tower
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIf you're looking for an educational discussion about various health- and science-related topics, in a digestible and funny way, this podcast is for you! Tune in to hear interviews, research summaries, and embarrassing stories.
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Gut Health Pt. 2: Functional Medicine, Supplements, and Poop
February 17, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week I met with Kylie Burton, a functional medicine provider, to continue the conversation about gut health. Her unique approach consists of pursuing the answer to "why" people are having various health issues, including gut issues! She has her own podcast "Beyond the Diagnosis" where she helps people discover underlying issues to target. If you're enjoying the content, please leave a review! Editing: me. Music: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone.
Part One: Guts, Butts, and Schitts Creek
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBThis is part 1 of the gut health episodes! I learned all about the gut microbiome with Mack Bozman, a current medical student hoping to become a gastroenterologist in the future. We discuss diet, the amazing ways the the gut affects your overall health, and, yes, poop. We also briefly discuss misinformation about health, "detoxes", and our favorite Schitts Creek characters. Music by: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone.
Sex Swings and Butt Things
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBI reunited with the Tori's for my 10th episode! We expanded on our first episode and covered more in-depth topics, such as BDSM, sexual dysfunction, anal sex, the controversy surrounding sex/porn addiction, and the elusive G-spot. Join us for important information and a lot of laughs. I also introduce a surprise from the That's Sexy? podcast at the beginning that you won't want to miss! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod.
The Rubik's Cube of Psych Issues in Law Enforcement
January 06, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBI met with Patalie Nortman (yes, that's the best pseudonym you've ever heard) to discuss her role working both with law enforcement and members of the community who interact with law enforcement. We attempt to cover a lot of different considerations regarding law enforcement and remedies, from a counseling psychology point of view. We also briefly talk about the worst icebreaker questions and moral injury. Music by: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone
Marshmallows and Clickbait Alarms
December 17, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThis is another solo episode! I review The Social Dilemma from a counseling psychologist's perspective, giving a summary of the documentary and incorporating research on body image, collective coping, social media addiction, and political polarization. I also review potential remedies for social media that we can do on our own. There was a lot of research to sift through, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed finally being able to grab the kitty litter from the top shelf at ...
Geeks and Grief
December 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBJoin me for this fun episode, where I met with Colton Brown to talk about using nerd culture in therapy and grief therapy! We had a ton of laughs while also covering some heavy topics. We also answered a listener's question about overcoming self-doubt and the imposter syndrome after graduating college. Tune in if you also want to hear a really embarrassing story about me trying to reach over a tall counter at a store without a stool. Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod.
Walk-Me-Downs, Attorneys, Drake, and the Immigrant Paradox
November 20, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBKarmel Keeton, a recent law school grad, joined me to dish about grad school stress, stressors that attorneys (and soon-to-be-attorneys) face, migrants, and expungements. We shared memories that, coincidentally, involve alcohol and our best study music. I also break down recent research (also problematic methods in those studies) about migrants and alcohol use among attorneys. Does the stereotype of attorneys having alcohol problems hold up? Listen and find out more. Music by DJ DanceAlone...
Two Tori's and a Threesome
November 10, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 84.6 MBI sat down with two sex therapists to discuss, you guessed it, sex! We covered a variety of topics, including consensual non-monogamy (also open relationships and polyamory), jealousy, pornography, boundaries, and kink play. Join us for the punniest episode yet! Special shoutout to DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod for the music.
Chronic Illness, the Medical Field, and Mutants
October 28, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBJoin me on this solo episode, where I discuss the interaction between chronic illness, the medical field, and real-life mutants. I disclose a rare personal journey to find the right diagnosis and my own experiences working alongside medical providers. I also talk about the research and the victim blaming that is burnout and self-care! In case you're interested, you'll also hear about my mishap with a doorknob and an Amazon package. Editing: McKenna Hereford. Music: Kevin MacLeod.
The Justice System 101 and Apparently Cannibalism
October 16, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis episode I met with Breanta Boss, a law student in her final year, who hopes to become a criminal defense attorney. We talk about the basics of the criminal justice system, her experience as a Black woman in law school, Shark Tank, terrible crime shows, and cannibalism. Her article Penance and Punishment: Seeking Reparations from Truth Commissions and Trials was recently published in the State of Texas International Law Section. Editing by: McKenna Hereford. Music by: Kevin MacLeod.
Therapy, Biases, and...Toilet Paper?
October 14, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode I met with Dr. Alexa Barnes to compare traditional therapy with holistic therapy. I also discuss my own biases about therapy, The Office, and the correct way to put toilet paper on the roll (I still actually don't know). Editing: (painfully) McKenna Hereford. Music: Kevin MacLeod.
But Why Another Podcast?
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBCome with me on an adventure where we look at different topics within the scope of research, "experts", and how our own brains trick us. This is an introduction to what you can expect, including entertaining stories.