In this episode of the She+ Geeks Out podcast, hosts Rachel and Felicia welcome return guest Rachele Pojednic, an expert in nutrition and wellness. Rachele discusses her career trajectory, from teaching at Simmons University to her current roles at Restore Hyper Wellness and Stanford University's Center on Longevity. We talk about complementary therapies such as cryotherapy, the importance of consistent healthy habits, and the role of social connections in health. Rachele also addresses public health misconceptions, the challenges of scientific research, and the influence of popular science communicators like Andrew Huberman and Joe Rogan. We also explore the complexity of balancing between scientific integrity and public dissemination of health information.

Links:

• Episode 64: Creating a Strong Process with Rachele Pojednic
• Episode 23: Fitness and Nutrition with Rachele Pojednic
• Restore Hyper Wellness
• Rachele Pojednic
• Strong Process
• October Webinar Registration

00:32 Preparing for Election Season

01:35 Election Day and Workplace Policies

04:25 Scenarios for Election Outcomes

08:16 Introducing Guest Rachele Pojednic

11:45 Rachel Pojednic's Career Journey

18:54 The Role of Science in Wellness

30:58 Challenges in Public Health and Science

34:49 The Honey Study: Unveiling Bias in Research

37:07 The Rise of Science Communicators

40:00 Navigating Trust in Science and Media

42:06 Understanding Longevity and Healthspan

47:09 The Basics of a Healthy Lifestyle

50:45 Complementary Therapies: Cryotherapy and More

55:43 The Debate on IV Drips and Micronutrients

01:02:59 The Role of Social Connection in Health

01:09:02 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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