Ologies with Alie Ward

Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness

In an encore of one of our top episodes ever, Dr. Zoffness is back to chat about her brand new book, Tell Me Where It Hurts [https://www.zoffness.com/books/tmwihs]. PAIN. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? Which hurts more, a kidney stone or heartache? Why does chronic pain persist? Can we turn down our pain dials? To answer these huge questions, pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness enthusiastically explains the brain, pain and how to retrain it. She is an unabashed neuronerd and a ray of hope in a field that is misunderstood, neglected and under-explained. A true life-changer of a person.  Follow Dr. Rachel Zoffness on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/drzoffness.bsky.social] and Instagram [https://instagram.com/TheRealDocZoff] Her new book Tell Me Where It Hurts on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/tell-me-where-it-hurts-the-new-science-of-pain-and-how-to-heal-dr-rachel-zoffness/8a3fe3d074a13b5d?ean=9781538758144&next=t&next=t] and Amazon [https://us.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Where-Hurts-Science/dp/1538758148/] Her website, which has a resource page with a ton of free info: zoffness.com [http://zoffness.com/] A donation was made to The Trevor Project [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris & Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] & Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek and Emily White of The Wordary [https://www.thewordary.com/] Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 2 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

Neurodivergence and weed. Munchie remedies. Long term toking. The Entourage Effect. Drag a bean bag into the circle and kick back for Part 2 of Cannabinology with UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids director Dr. Ziva Cooper and Smith College cannabis anthropologist Dr. Caroline Melly. We’ll probe the great mystery and misfortune of hyperemesis, the effect of THC on memory and neuroplasticity, why edibles sometimes send you to a distant galaxy, CBD and inflammation, the risks of psychosis, older vs. younger brains and cannabis, a guy named Rick Simpson, how much weed is the right amount of weed, and if any studies warrant further research. Heads up: they do. Follow Dr. Cooper on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=q7LdgiUAAAAJ&hl=en] Visit the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids website [https://cannabis.semel.ucla.edu/] Follow Dr. Melly on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1lX6tw0AAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to Last Prisoner Project [https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cannabinology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/psychedeliology], Dolorology (PAIN) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Mnemonology (MEMORY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology], Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd], Obsessive-Compulsive Neurobiology (OCD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ocd], Traumatology (PTSD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/traumatology], Somnology (SLEEP) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/somnology], Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology], Neuropathoimmunology (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathoimmunology], Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sports-performance-psychology], Addictionology (ADDICTION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/addictionology], Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814478029&usg=AOvVaw1-3v83CBzfi3o9MX0fW3sY], Quasithanatology (NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES) [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quasithanatology&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814478270&usg=AOvVaw37KChkVPYCvmmskj-_otl6], Oneirology (DREAMS) [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oneirology&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814478364&usg=AOvVaw1hk-UBryA6vxDc05svi2B9], Surgical Angiology (VEINS & ARTERIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/surgicalangiology], Cardiology (THE HEART) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cardiology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814478527&usg=AOvVaw2HHOZ5ch-v1YwzWJPXmTGw] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://pod.link/1746567248&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814478681&usg=AOvVaw1Nf3bklhyidv7vHUja7Xh5] Sponsors of Ologies [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814478798&usg=AOvVaw3IQu1Y7mHFA1pL4Yka7B-Z] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://alieward.com/ologies-extras&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814478949&usg=AOvVaw3Xf5qNF1hGxuANVtQwhXYC] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/ologies&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814479069&usg=AOvVaw26IG8ISxpZbmV2iWVHUM5s] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ologiesmerch.com/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776242814479274&usg=AOvVaw01C-Rtcg3CGyEKurtiII7q] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! 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Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

Gummies vs. pre-rolls. THC vs. CBD. Indica vs. sativa. Hemp vs. marijuana. Dad grass vs. modern trees. This extended 2-part deep dive with UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids director Dr. Ziva Cooper and Smith College cannabis anthropologist Dr. Caroline Melly covers the storied history of the weed’s trek across continents, the endocannabinoid system,  the “bliss” molecule, brain receptors, cancer therapeutics, edible mishaps, the munchies, legalization, titration, addiction, kief, hash, dabs, shatter, strains, and so much more.  Follow Dr. Cooper on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=q7LdgiUAAAAJ&hl=en] Visit the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids website [https://cannabis.semel.ucla.edu/] Follow Dr. Melly on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1lX6tw0AAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to Last Prisoner Project [https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cannabinology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/psychedeliology], Dolorology (PAIN) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology], Mnemonology (MEMORY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology], Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd], Obsessive-Compulsive Neurobiology (OCD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ocdneurobiology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Traumatology (PTSD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/traumatology], Somnology (SLEEP) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/somnology], Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology], Neuropathoimmunology (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathoimmunology], Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sports-performance-psychology], Addictionology (ADDICTION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/addictionology], Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology],  Quasithanatology (NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quasithanatology], Oneirology (DREAMS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oneirology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner

Discovery. Drama. Diversity. Design inspo. Let’s squirm into the sea grass and the tidal crevices with California Academy of Sciences legend Dr. Terry Gosliner and the American Museum of Natural History’s Dr. Jessica Goodheart to discover bunny horns, finger backs, stolen weaponry, “buttflowers,” doomed first dates, high fashion, tiny eyes, gender fluidity, “Finding Nemo” cameos, the boardgame you need, and how your phone can warm a scientists heart just by slipping on a windbreaker and looking for beautiful things. Visit the Goodheart Lab [https://www.goodheartlab.com/] and follow Dr. Goodheart on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=6TjjV1gAAAAJ] Visit the Gosliner Slug Lab [https://sluglab.wordpress.com/] and follow Dr. Gosliner on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=BRKRR78AAAAJ&hl=en] Donations went to California Academy of Sciences [https://www.calacademy.org/] and oSTEM [https://ostem.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nudibranchology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology], Oceanology (OCEANS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology], Cnidariology (CORAL) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology], Medusology (JELLYFISH) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology], Biomineralogy (SHELLS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy], Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zoohoplology], Ophthalmology (EYES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ophthalmology], Optical Technology (HISTORY OF EYEGLASSES + MODERN DAY VISION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/opticaltechnology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megafelinology (SNOW LEOPARDS + OTHER BIG CATS) with Imogene Cancellare

Cheetahs. Tigers. Jaguars. Pumas. Panthers. Snow leopards. How big is a big cat? And who decides? Let’s ask the charming wildlife biologist, science communicator, and Megafelinologist Dr. Imogene Cancellare. She shares tales of remote field work, snow-capped mountains, narrow escapes, camera trap revelations, DNA discoveries, brinks of extinction, if big cats like big boxes, why tails can be bobbed, lioness manes, big cat attacks, and making huge biscuits. Also: how to make your cats *Obsessed* with you.  Visit Dr. Cancellare’s website [https://www.biologistimogene.com/] and follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/biologistimogene/], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/biologistimogene.bsky.social], and Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ce7U-dEAAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to the Snow Leopard Trust [https://snowleopard.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/megafelinology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Felinology (CATS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology], Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carnivoreecology], Scatology (POOP) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology], Mammalogy (MAMMALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy], Eco-Odorology (SCIENCE-SNIFFING DOGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ecoodorology], Confectionology (CANDY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/confectionology], Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ethnocynology], Lupinology (WOLVES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lupinology], Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wildlifeecology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.