Best THRIVE Research Lab Podcasts (2025)

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Parasites Have Haunted Us For Millions Of Years 15:00

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Parasites have roamed the Earth for a long time. They were here before the dinosaurs: The oldest fossils are more than 500 million years old. Today on the show, Regina G. Barber speaks with paleontologists Karma Nanglu and Danielle de Carle about a mysterious fossil called the “Riddler,” and the oldest-ever leech fossil. They share stories of the e…

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(Episode 134) Lab Coats and Lunch Boxes: Navigating a Research Career and Motherhood 32:01

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Research Culture Uncovered: Navigating Career and Parenthood as a Scientist Host Ruth Winden (Careers with Research Consultant) and guest Dr. Hema Viswambharan (Senior Scientist, LICAMM, University of Leeds) “Building a career after a break is like a marathon and not a sprint.” (Dr. Hema Viswambharan) Episode Overview: In this highly personal episo…

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Migrating Birds Have a Big, Clear Problem 15:20

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Around this time of year, every night, a quiet exodus is occurring. Hundreds of millions of birds are migrating thousands of miles south for the winter. One of the biggest dangers for these tiny travelers? Glass. Researchers estimate that every year in the U. S., collisions with glass windows take out at least a billion birds. Even if the birds ini…

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Episode 253: Intelligent Friction in Digital Banking with Tony Brancato 38:08

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Tony Brancato, Chief Product Officer at Charlie Financial, joins Melissa Perri on the Product Thinking Podcast to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in developing financial products for older Americans. With a focus on security and user-friendliness, Tony shares how Charlie Financial is reimagining banking for the senior demographic, o…

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Promoting Healing and Resilience After Trauma: A Journey of Hopeful Change 41:48

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In this episode of Creative Resilience, Dr. Briana sits down with Dawn and Derrick “DT” Townsend, leaders of Hopeful Change, LLC and the Hopeful Change Project. They share how their personal experiences with childhood trauma and community violence have shaped their lifelong commitment to mental health, mentorship, and systemic change in underserved…

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Blending Art and Science to Promote Resilience 34:36

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In this episode of Creative Resilience, Dr. Briana interviews Dr. Danielle Littman, an assistant professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work, whose research combines arts-based, participatory methods to promote healing, belonging, and community among marginalized youth. Dr. Littman discusses her journey from theater artist to scholar…

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Innovative Strategies for Expanding Trauma-Informed Care 25:14

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In this episode of Creative Resilience, Dr. Briana speaks with Dr. Ernestine Briggs King, a licensed psychologist and leading expert in child traumatic stress with more than 25 years of experience. Dr. Briggs King shares insights from her work in the Department of Family and Community Interventions at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, including her in…

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Empowering Communities Through Theater 30:24

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In this episode of Creative Resilience, Dr. Briana interviews Christopher Moses, the Jenning Hertz Artistic Director at Atlanta’s Alliance Theater, about the theater’s mission to foster creative expression, youth development, and community resilience through the arts. Moses highlights the Alliance’s unique approach of producing professional theater…

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005: Seen, Valued, Energized: How Micro-Connections Build Thriving Vet Teams 31:51

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Seen, Valued, Energized: How Micro-Connections Build Thriving Veterinary Teams In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh dive into one of their favorite culture renovation tools: high-quality connections (or as we like to say, micro-connections that pack a punch). Inspired by the stories of MVP Joey Votto and NBA star Steph Curry…

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We Have the Cure. Why is Tuberculosis Still Around? 15:10

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Tuberculosis – the world’s deadliest infectious disease – could be dormant in your system for years before you realize you have it. In the U.S., it’s relatively rare; provisional data shows that there were just over 10,000 cases in 2024. But in other parts of the world, especially lower-income countries, the disease is spreading much more actively.…

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Montessori Deep Dive: Teacher Cassandra Duggan on Her Homeschool Roots, Traditional Classrooms, and the Freedom to Learn 44:10

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What happens when a child who once asked to be homeschooled grows up to become a Montessori educator, and a Montessori parent? In this episode, Montessori teacher Cassandra Duggan traces her winding journey from anxious second grader to public-school teacher and autism interventionist, through a brief stop in Waldorf, and finally into Montessori, w…

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Should Scientists Genetically Engineer Wild Species? 13:05

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Some scientists looking to preserve vulnerable species have turned to a controversial technique: synthetic biology. This catchall term often means genetic engineering – introducing new genes to an organism. And a recent narrow vote by the International Union for Conservation of Nature on using the technology shows how divided scientists are on the …

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#223 — VO₂ Max and The Science Behind CAROL Bike: 8-Minute Workouts to Boost VO₂ Max, Metabolism & Longevity with Ulrich Dempfle 1:15:01

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Can 8 Minutes Really Transform Your Fitness, Metabolism, and Longevity? We’ve been told we need hours of cardio each week to stay fit but what if the science says otherwise? In this episode, Ulrich Dempfl, co-founder and CEO of CAROL Bike, reveals how AI-powered workouts and REHIT (Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Training) are revolutionizing exerc…

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Science Says Quitting Smoking At Any Age Is Good For The Brain 8:44

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The rate of smoking cigarettes has steadily declined since the 1960s – when Congress required warnings on cigarette boxes. Research shows that people are more likely to try to quit smoking when they’re under 40. But a new study in the journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity shows that quitting later in life can still be beneficial – and could possibly…

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(Episode 133) Promoting Open Knowledge at the University of Leeds with Lucy Hinnie and Richard Nevell 55:46

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University of Leeds Libraries is proud to partner with Wikimedia UK to promote open knowledge across campus and beyond. Wikimedia UK is the national chapter of the global Wikimedia movement and in this episode Nick is joined by Dr. Lucy Hinnie and Dr. Richard Nevell to explore the role of Wikimedians in Residence, particularly at universities. Lucy…

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What Happens When You're Under Anesthesia? 14:01

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It's World Anesthesia Day tomorrow! So, we invite you to take a deep breathe. Picture a relaxing scene. Maybe a beach in Tahiti, your toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand. Now imagine your favorite music playing in the background. If Dr. Alopi Patel were your anesthesiologist, that's exactly what she'd have you do while you waited for surgery. Be…

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Episode 252: Understanding Product vs Project Management 7:17

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In this episode, Melissa Perri dives into the often-confused realms of product management and project management. Many people conflate these roles, but they serve distinct purposes and bring different values to an organization. Melissa unpacks the unique responsibilities and skills required for each role and discusses how they can effectively compl…

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Why Legal Weed Isn’t Always Safe 14:05

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Marijuana is decriminalized or legal in some form in multiple states. But, because it’s illegal on the federal level, states have had to build their own regulatory infrastructure. Without a centralized body to guide them, regulations in one state can look vastly different from those in another. For more on the scope of the issue, Short Wave host Re…

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Synthetic Cells: The Next Bioengineering Frontier 14:15

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There are more human cells in your body than there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy! Cells are the fundamental building blocks of life but that doesn’t mean they are simple – biology still doesn’t have a full picture of how exactly a living cell works. Host Regina G. Barber talks with bioengineers Kate Adamala and Drew Endy about why scientists ar…

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#222 The Big Lies in Medicine: How to Reverse Disease, Slow Aging & Reclaim Your Health with Dr. Robert Lufkin 45:13

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What if everything you were taught about chronic disease and even aging itself was wrong? In this eye-opening episode, physician, medical school professor, and author Dr. Robert Lufkin reveals how he reversed his own four chronic diseases by questioning conventional medicine and turning to lifestyle-based health. We explore the biggest “lies” in me…

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Why The Tropics Have A Weather Forecasting Problem 14:07

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Weather in the tropics is decidedly different than it is in the middle latitudes. It turns out, so are the weather systems – the factors that create things like the daily temperature and humidity! Historically, most weather forecasting models have been based on data from high-income countries in the northern hemisphere. But different factors drive …

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Doing Science at the Edge of the Earth 13:15

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Some scientific discoveries take place in a lab. Others are made deep in the rainforest, along the ocean floor or on the dark side of the moon. And still others are made squelching through mud and ice on the northernmost island on Earth… at least, if you’re NPR climate correspondent Alejandra Borunda. Two summers ago, Alejandra followed an expediti…

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Episode 251: From CERN to FemTech Innovation with Magda Armbruster 37:42

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004: The Climate Effect: How Leadership Communication Shapes Veterinary Workplaces 36:26

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Worldwide, populations of scavenging animals that feed on rotting carcasses are declining. Scientists are finding that this can seriously hurt human health. NPR science reporter Jonathan Lambert has been looking into how human health is intertwined with scavenging animals and why these animals’ decline could lead to more human disease. Today, he br…