Sodium Podcasts

Psychiatry, Stress, and Mental Health

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Noah Philip, a professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, who specializes in using technology to treat psychiatric disorders. We cover the topics of psychiatry, stress, and mental health. We discuss catalysts for different disorders, diagnosis processes, and approaches to strengthen mental health.

Neurology, Trauma, and Degenerative Diseases

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jose Abisambra, an Associate Professor in the department Neuroscience And CTRND at the University of Florida, who specializes in the roles of tau and ER dysfunction in neurodegeneration. We cover the topics of neurology, trauma, and degenerative diseases. We discuss how certain disorders develop, their effects on patients, and current or future treatments.

Cancer, Oncology, and Risk Factors

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amity Manning, an Associate Professor in the department of biology and biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, who specializes in the cellular mechanisms that maintain genome stability. We cover the topics of cancer, oncology, and risk factors. We discuss how certain cancers develop, their real world implications, and how people can help prevent them.

Ecology, Pollution, and Global Warming

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sally Warner, an assistant professor of climate science at Brandeis University, who specializes in climate science and oceanography. We cover the topics of ecology, pollution, and global warming. We discuss climate change contributors, the effects on different ecosystems, and alternative energy sources.

Virology, Immunology, and Sanitation

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ann Sheehy, a professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, who specializes in virology and immunology. We cover the topics of virology, immunology, and sanitation. We discuss how viruses develop or mutate, their real-world implications, and the factors that make certain regions more prone to viral or bacterial transmissions.