Genius, Greed, and Madness - feat. Pamela Ryckman

In Episode 10, Leslie speaks with Emmy-winning producer and writer Pamela Ryckman about her latest biography, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science – the true story of scientist, activist and trailblazer Candace Pert. Pert’s groundbreaking research and book Molecules of Emotion introduced the world to the mind-body connection, the opioid receptor and an HIV treatment known as Peptide T.Pamela talks about Candace’s extraordinary life, discoveries and fierce competition in the male-dominated world of science and Big Pharma. Candace Pert has received shining reviews including the Wall Street Journal, “Exemplary research, balanced accounts, and deeply evocative prose... A truly insightful narrative on what it can mean to be a woman at the cutting edge of science.”In addition toCandace Pert, Leslie talks with Pamela about her first book,Stiletto Network, her own extraordinary career and the transformative effects of women supporting women in the workforce… Don’t miss this episode!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.