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Episode #8: Unapologetic with Dr. Jonathan Howard

Christine and MJ speak to Dr. Jonathan Howard, a professor of neurology and psychiatry at NYU school of medicine. The ReSisters learn about Dr. Howard’s deep (and more than fifteen years long) understanding of the anti-vaccine movement. Dr. Howard provides insight into his two recent books, “We Want Them Infected” and “Everyone Else Is Lying To You”, both of which are bold and necessary accounts of how we have gotten to a place where, seemingly, science no longer informs policy and where bad actors are rewarded for their lack of expertise, knowledge, ethics, and compassion. Tune in to hear Dr. Howard’s takes on if there is light at the end of the tunnel! Additional resources: Dr. Howard’s Science-Based Medicine papers: www.sciencebasedmedicine.org [http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org] (MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Masking, Covid, Cognitive Health, Public Health, Science Communication, Science-Based Medicine, Misinformation, Disinformation, Fame, Money, Vaccines, Anti-vaccine, Anti-vax, mRNA, Merchant of Doubt, Indoor Air Quality, IAQ)

Episode 7: The Aging Immune System with Prof. Dawn Bowdish

The ReSisters speak to Dawn Bowdish, a Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health. Prof. Bowdish sheds light on the concept of aging, talks about her research regarding the link between respiratory infections and cognitive decline, and defines “macrophage”, the root of her social media handles. She shares her thoughts on the role vaccines play in society, how we might begin to work through increased vaccine hesitancy, and chats with Christine and MJ about the need for strong science communication in times of public health crises. Prof. Bowdish also explains how her one-woman-show came to be – reaffirming that scientists are often about more than just science! Additional resources: YouTube video with Dr. Bowdish explaining the link between vaccinations and dementia:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqOYp8cvOwQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqOYp8cvOwQ] Dr. Bowdish’ website - specifically the media page where she does her best to keep up-to-date videos/radio: http://www.bowdish.ca/lab/making-news/ [http://www.bowdish.ca/lab/making-news/] (some of the headers have lovely pictures of macrophages too). (Macrophage, Cells, Aging, Covid, Pneumonia, Respiratory Illness, Vaccines, Vaccine Hesitancy, Cognitive Health, Science Communication, Mice, Gender in Science Research, Women on Social Media, Long-Term Care, Vaccine Registry)

ReSisters Round-Up Ep #1: Let's Talk!

The ReSisters host their first "ReSisters Round-up" session since starting their "No Ostriching Here." podcast! Christine and MJ share their thoughts on recent and upcoming world events with the style they have come to be known for: straight-talk, irreverence, and always some laughter. (International Women's Day, International Long Covid Awareness Day, Long Covid, Covid, Epstein, files, misogyny, toxicity in sports, hockey culture, Professional Women's Hockey League, podcast streams, disability representation) ILCAD2026 organizer: X - @AnciraBecky Fitness mag: X - @BaileyDevine20 Bluesky - @drbaileydevine-phd.bsky.social [http://drbaileydevine-phd.bsky.social]

Episode 6: Talk About TCell Exhaustion! with Dr. AJ Leonardi

The ReSisters have an enlightening conversation with Dr. AJ (Anthony) Leonardi, a very early and extremely vital noisemaker about the potential negative impacts to our Tcells/immune systems from Covid (SARS-CoV-2) infections and reinfections, and what that may mean on a population level. They delve into some of the issues in academia, medicine, science, politics, and human nature that have impacted how some have handled being faced with information and people - like AJ - who they’d prefer to dismiss. The ReSisters also learn about AJ's true love of the arts and his fascinating interests beyond science, and about how the values instilled in him at a young age continue to guide him in his actions and life choices. (Tcells, CD8, immune system, SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19, Covid, academia, science communication, public health, biases, puppeteering, poetry, cooking, food science, value systems, integrity, social media)

Episode 5: A Chat with Ty Godwin about Life, Love & Light

The ReSisters welcome their friend, Ty Godwin (a.k.a., "Seeking Boston Marathon"), where they discuss his journey with Long Covid, stage 4 cancer, his early career and marathon achievements, his artistic and creative passions, and the journey he and his daughter are taking together as they host their "Butterfly Pavilion Podcast". From a friendship borne of online chats to being lifelong Denver Broncos fans to the ups and downs of life and love, this episode has something for everyone to connect with. (Long Covid, Cancer, Covid Conversations, Denver Broncos, Podcasting, Women in Podcasting, Marathons, Disability, Advocacy, Friendship) Listen to the Butterfly Pavilion Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-butterfly-pavilion-podcast/id1818183637]