Best Debbie and Elyse Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 47 - Site Monitoring, part 1 54:55

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In this episode, we’re talking about the activities broadly referred to as “monitoring” in ICH GCP. We’re going to focus on site monitoring, because of a listener question - thanks very much Rashmi! This is part one (part two will be released in a couple of weeks), where we introduce the concept of monitoring and get into the detail of some of the …

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The Skinny Epidemic - Why Are We Shrinking Ourselves Yet Again? 34:37

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Send us a text Skinny is back. With a vengeance. We're furious. Listen, we are very much speaking from a position of privilege in terms of both being in straight-sized bodies, but approaching fitness and health through an anti-oppressive and inclusive lens, this is simply not good news. Eating disorders and disordered eating are very much on the ri…

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Episode 46 - Elyse's Corner: PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 1:05:28

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In this episode, we’re back in Elyse’s corner (hooray!), and today, we’re talking about a topic we all probably had some exposure to during Covid but might not remember a lot about it - PPE, or Personal Protective Equipment Remember, you can get in touch with us via [email protected]. Please feel free to send questions, comments and…

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Finding Your Movement Mojo with ADHD and Perimenopause. A Conversation with Dr. Jenn Huber 38:26

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Send us a text In this episode, I sat down to chat with the incredible Dr Jenn Huber as a guest on the Midlife Feast podcast. At 49, I received an ADHD diagnosis after years of masking. In this episode I share how perimenopause brought long-overlooked symptoms into focus. Together, we unpack how midlife hormonal shifts can amplify ADHD traits and w…

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Bonus Episode: Why are boundaries so hard to set? 34:31

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Send us a text We recently had Sarah Dosanjh on the pod and as part of our prep had re-listened to several recent Life After Diets podcast. An episode about boundaries - setting and keeping - really spoke to us, so we decided to do a deep dive. We are by no means experts and in this episode, we simply try to navigate recovery from perfectionism and…

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Rabbi Yair Ḥayim Bacharach on Jews Drinking Gentile Wine, featuring Rabbi Aryeh Klapper [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #178] 44:23

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Introduction A recurring topic on The Jewish Drinking Show is that of gentile wine. Having initially discussed it on episode #71 of the show on early rabbis on gentile [libation] wine, episode #135 of the show on how the rabbis of the Talmud perceived gentiles as compulsive libaters, and episode #83 of the show on Medieval rabbis on gentile wine, w…

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Episode 45 - Contracting in Clinical Research 54:16

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Alright so we’ve talked about contract research organisations and vendors and suppliers lots, but it’s time to put on our legal hats and discuss contracting! Why is it needed, why is it so widespread, which kinds of things can be contracted and what does GCP have to say about it. If this is what you want to know - you’re in the right place! Remembe…

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From Gym Bro To Myth Buster. A Conversation with Michael Ulloa 48:09

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Send us a text Michael Ulloa * is well known on social media for myth busting nutri- and fitness-bollocks - he gets posts every day from concerned followers that found yet another load of nonsense in their feed. Moving from gym bro to myth busting was a gradual process for Michael, as was changing his own relationship to movement and nutrition. We …

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Rabbi Yeḥezkel Landau's Responsum on Isinglass in Mead, featuring Rabbi Elli Fischer [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #177] 46:54

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Introduction A fascinating matter in the world of kashrut, especially regarding the kashrut of beverages, is the inclusion of using isinglass for the refining of beverages, whether mead, beer, wine, or even other beverages. This was not always the case, as Rabbi Yeḥezkel Landau wrote a responsum permitting its use [for the use in clarifying mead] (…

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Doing The Work. Recovering From Binge Eating Disorder, with Sarah Dosanjh 49:23

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Send us a text Oh wow - we had Sarah Dosanjh on the pod!!! And how lovely is she? Sarah is a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapist specialising in binge eating — not just through training, but lived experience too. After over a decade of struggling with binge eating and bulimia, it was deep inner work that finally transformed her relationsh…

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Episode 44 - Research in the News 50:57

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It’s time for us to update you on current events, medical research or drugs in the news! We’ve got a couple of stories from Debbie and an update on our favourite shiny rock from Elyse. Remember, you can get in touch with us via [email protected]. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on t…

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Is It Ok To Half-Ass a Workout? 41:12

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Send us a text (That's not how we actually feel by the way!) This is another solo/ duo episode where we shoot the sh*t and talk about all things body image, diet culture and embracing our 'here and now' bodies. Christine's husband asked her to join him on his 'HELL' run this Saturday and it got us thinking about how so many of us see exercise as a …

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Getting Started With Mindful Eating, When You've Got ADHD 32:17

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Send us a text Have you heard of mindful eating? Maybe you struggle with the idea of eating a piece of chocolate 'mindfully' and perhaps it is even reminiscent of your dieting or disordered eating days, where you savoured each mouthful and ate as slowly as you could to try and convince yourself you were having 'enough' food. But as Ela tells us, mi…

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Embracing Your Summer Body WITHOUT Weight Loss... 42:39

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Send us a text It's that time of year again... As the sun comes out, we are expected to neatly deal with the transition from winter to summer clothes - and our bodies are even more scrutinised than usual and critically assessed as to their suitability to wear bikinis as well as our skin-exposing summer wardrobes. We had a very personal conversation…

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#11 Best DVC Resorts for EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 1:11

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Today we're diving into springtime with our dicussion about the Best DVC Resorts to stay at if you're going to the 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival!

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Shmaltz Brewing Transitions Through Experimentation, featuring Rabbi Jesse Epstein [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #176] 43:31

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Introduction Having previously featured Shmaltz Brewing Company founder, Jesse Cowan, to discuss the first quarter-century of the company on episode 117 of The Jewish Drinking Show, on that episode, Cowan introduced Jesse Epstein as the new owner of the company. Returning to The Jewish Drinking Show, Epstein is now an ordained rabbi and lays out hi…

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#10 Everything You Need To Know ABout DVC Resale 41:06

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Debbie and Kaity talk to special guest Matti P. from Fidelity Real Estate about DVC Resales! FOr any of the newbies out there, we cover everything you need to know about DVC Resales before you make a decision.

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Creating Safe Fitness Spaces for Marginalised Genders 57:15

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Send us a text Creating an inclusive and safe space for everyone to explore movement and work out can be challenging - Trey Joseph took on that challenge and through his own experience of living in a marginalised body as a transgender man and learning how to coach from a trauma informed lens he is DOING JUST THAT! We had such a great conversation w…

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A Kosher Wine Concierge Service in Israel, featuring Eli Freedman [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #175] 37:03

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The newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Eli Freedman speaking on a fascinating kosher wine concierge service in Israel, Cork & Cellar, as well as the newest aspect of this business, the Cork & Cellar Wine Club. Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@J…

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What Does A Trauma Informed Yoga Class Look Like? 46:23

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Send us a text You may have heard the term 'trauma-informed' and been drawn to it, but maybe aren't entirely sure what it means. Maybe you struggle with group exercise as you just find the environment triggering or feel uncomfortable saying no to hands on assists. Maybe you'd like to try more in-person classes but just don't feel safe. Maybe you're…

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Shul Kiddushes, featuring Prof. Michal Shaul [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #174] 36:51

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Intro Having previously welcomed Professor Michal Shaul to discuss kiddush clubs on the 124th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Prof. Shaul has since published an article, "Happy Hour: The Communal Kiddush and Its Roles in the Synagogue World", Jewish Culture and History, Vol. 25, Iss. 3 (2024) (published online in October 2023), as well as a He…

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Episode 43 - ICH GCP (R3): The New Version for 2025! 47:59

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You may have heard us talk about GCP before, the international standard for the conduct of clinical studies globally. But, there’s a new version on the block! This episode is all about why the changes were needed and how they look in practice. Remember, you can get in touch with us via [email protected]. Please feel free to send que…

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Breaking the Binge Eating Cycle, with Milda Zolubaite 38:03

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Send us a text Ela was flying solo for this episode, speaking with the wonderful Milda Zolubaite, who is a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Disordered Eating Specialist. Having struggled with disordered eating and binge eating herself, Milda is passionate about helping people find a way to break the binge-restrict cycle. In this epis…

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Episode 42 - Historical Stuff part 3 44:06

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Episode 42 In this episode, the unexpected third part in our “Historical Stuff” series, Debbie is going to tell Elyse about some tragedies in clinical trials, what occurred, what we learned and the consequences of them. So, heads up, definitely a content warning for this episode, it will include medical outcomes, death (including deaths of children…

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How To Start Liking Our Bodies, and Ourselves a Little More...... 34:05

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Send us a text Now there's a question! Do you like yourself? Ela and I would say we're both working on it and that's ok. For me, leading with self-compassion has been the game changer. So many of us engage in negative self talk and thankfully now we know about neural plasticity and the more we challenge these negative thoughts, the more resilience …

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Reclaiming Your Reflection: the latest research on Body Image, with Dr Kamila Irvine 50:39

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Send us a text It's always humbling to speak to our amazing experts and our conversation with Dr Kamila Irvine was no exception! Whilst she is a very senior researcher and serious advocate for weight-inclusivity, she is also incredibly good fun to chat to and we could have gone on for much longer! We talked about: - how body image is susceptible to…

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Episode 41 - Pharmacovigilance 55:45

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Pharmacovigilance is a big work that we’re going to break down in this episode, to look at the data around safety events, or patient experienced side effects in clinical trials and after a drug is on the market. Where does the data come from, and what is done with it. We are going to dive into the WHO definition of pharmacovigilance, and look out f…

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Movement is the Destination. A Conversation with Damali Fraiser 43:00

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Send us a text As Christine so aptly put it: What a powerhouse! Our conversation with Damali Fraiser was vulnerable, open and incredibly interesting. We talked about: - how to navigate body changes as we age and as we adapt to hormonal changes and injury - Damali's journey of recovering from her hysterectomy - how to coach with a trauma informed an…

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Episode 40 - Avian Influenza 54:41

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Episode 40 In this episode, we’re back in Elyse’s corner (hooray!), and today, we’re talking about a hot topic in the US: Bird flu. AKA why my eggs so spensy? Remember, you can get in touch with us via [email protected]. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make D…

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How Much Should We Really Be Eating, with Priya Tew 46:07

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Send us a text Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Priya Tew* to the pod. If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, have ever experienced disordered eating or just struggle to know what you should be eating, this episode is for you. Ela and I are confirmed anti-dieters but this chat reinforced for us the need for nuanced conversations. con…

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Teenagers in Hospitals in Israel on Purim, featuring Dr. Eric Scheier [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #173] 26:57

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While Purim is a special occasion to celebrate, especially through drinking, unfortunately, teenagers not drink alcohol on Purim, but even to excess. Sometimes, this excess on Purim lands them in the hospital, especially in Israel. To discuss this matter further on the 173rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Dr. Eric Scheier, who is the Direct…

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Grief, Body Image and Coping Strategies When You're Struggling. 29:45

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Send us a text This one was tough but I'm not one to shy away from hard topics of conversation. Ela and I spend our lives swimming upstream, and going against the grain in terms of our work with clients and the content we share with you. This is a raw one. As soon as mum passed away, body image dissatisfaction peaked in me. Although it seemed so fr…

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Women Drinking on Purim? featuring Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #172] 45:46

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Introduction Despite the numerous published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show regarding Purim, one topic we haven't discussed is that of women drinking on Purim. To discuss this topic on the 172nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman. Biographical Statement of Guest Rabbanit Zimmerman is a meshivat halakha, a graduate…

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Episode 39 - Clinicians in Clinical Research 56:38

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Today, we’re talking about the type of clinical staff that are often involved in Clinical Research - including Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and quite a few more! We’re going to consider what their work as part of research looks like, how it may differ from their usual clinical work and what the benefit is for them. Remember, you can get in touch wi…

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Wine and Drinking in the Book of Daniel, featuring Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #171] 36:19

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Introduction The biblical book of Daniel has a couple of fascinating drinking stories in it, so much so that the 171st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features a discussion on it. The featured guest on this episode to discuss this topic is returning guest to the show, Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau. Biography of Guest Prof. Tamber-Rosenau is an ass…

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Biblical Beverages, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #170] 44:57

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Introduction With a variety of different alcoholic beverages in the Bible, what are they, besides wine? To discuss this topic for the 170th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Professor John Anthony Dunne, who has a forthcoming book out on drinking in the Bible. Biography of the Guest Professor John Anthony Dunne completed a PhD in New Testament…

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Episode 38 - Questions and Answers AGAIN! 55:04

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It is finally time for our long awaited second Q&A episode! We throw questions at each other, though honestly Debbie does answer most of them. Huge thanks to everyone who submitted a question - don’t hesitate to send any more you may have to our email address! Remember, you can get in touch with us via [email protected]. Please feel…

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Dealing with Perimenopause Weight Gain, with Alex Pett 25:17

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Send us a text Ela was a guest on this fabulous podcast, hosted by Alex Pett. Alex kindly allowed us to share the episode with our listeners, as we think it might be relevant and interesting for you! Her details are below, check out her resilience coaching and the brilliant podcast! Here is some information about the episode: So many women gain wei…

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Movement Myths and Misinformation. 35:29

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Send us a text There is a lot of science behind the benefits of movement, but using that to create a bunch of rules on how we 'should' or 'shouldn't' exercise is ignoring the fact that everyone's goals are different, that people's needs and what's available to them are different, and that what we enjoy or dislike is very subjective. The science is …

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The Jew Who Owned George Dickel Whisky, featuring Clay Shwab [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode #169] 38:34

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Introduction While George Dickel is currently the second-largest distillery in Tennessee, at one time, the George Dickel brand was the largest Tennessee Whisky when it was owned by Victor Emmanuel “Manny” Shwab, who was born and raised as a Jew. To shed some light on this history, the 169th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features one of his gr…

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Episode 37 - Patient Eligibility 51:44

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In this episode, we’re looking at another fundamental topic central to the conduct of clinical research, which is the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria that are used to determine if a patient is allowed to participate in a clinical trial (after they’ve consented, of course!) What kind of things are used to include or exclude patients, and why might …

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Eating Disorder Recovery IS possible, with Debbie Lesko 43:14

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Send us a text We had the absolute pleasure to chat to the wonderful Debbie Lesko - the person behind the well-known and -loved platform 'Diets don't work' @diets_dont_work_haes1 (Facebook and Instagram) Debbie Lesko is a 69 year old grandmother whose passion is to educate people of all ages, sizes, race, sexual identity of the dangers of diet cult…

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Drunken Shema [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #168] 38:28

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Introduction While exploring drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi in episode #163 of The Jewish Drinking Show, it was fascinating to read that saying the Shema might be problematic. As such, the 168th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores an historical overview of halakhic writings on the topic of saying Shema while drunk. Source Sheet The s…

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#9 Amenities at the New Island Tower 32:21

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Debbie and Kaity show you all the new amenieties at Disney's New Island Tower at the Polynesian Resort! From the Moana Pool, to the exclusive Terrace Gardens, we're showing you everything!By Vacation Club Loans

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Episode 36 - A Research Site: A Day in the Life 52:57

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In this episode, we’re reprising some information we’ve talked generally about before, but with a new perspective - how an average day looks for a site conducting clinical research. Spoiler alert - there’s no such thing as an average day for a clinical research site! Remember, you can get in touch with us via [email protected]. Plea…

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#8 Comparing The Rooms at Polynesian's New Island Tower 20:02

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Debbie and Kaity discuss the different room options available at the Polynesian Resort's new Island Tower! See inside the brand new Duo Studio, Deluxe Studio, and One Bedroom Villa!By Vacation Club Loans

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Drunken Birkat HaMazon [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #167] 37:48

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Introduction While exploring drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi in episode #163 of The Jewish Drinking Show, it was fascinating to read that blessing the birkat hamazon might be problematic. As such, the 167th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores an historical overview of halakhic writings on the topic of blessing birkat hamazon while dru…

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Rebooting, Reframing, Re-evaluating - Ease into the New Year 32:22

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Send us a text Happy 2025 everyone! To start the new year, we had a great chat about how we can set goals in a sustainable way We also talked about - new year's resolutions and how we have full permission to opt out of making any - how we can set more sustainable goals and not get sucked into quick-fix 'solutions' - how weight is unhelpful as a foc…

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Episode 35 - The Philosophy Ravine 1:03:16

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For this episode, we’re taking an enormous detour from our normal content and diving into the philisophody or philisophities ravine, with our wonderful friend Andy. We talk about what philosophy is and why it is important to medical research, whilst investigating discussions around consent, cancer treatment, trauma and pain. Stay tuned at the end f…

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Self-Care, Mindfulness and Boundaries in the Festive Season 26:46

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Send us a text Guest-less but certainly not clue-less - our Christmas episode is full of our thoughts about how we can set boundaries during the festive season, how to prioritise enjoyment and use mindfulness to make sure we stay present and focus on looking after ourselves with kindness. Many people feel overwhelmed during this time of year, anxie…

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