Travelling Science

Episodes

1. Bioactives: The Invisible Compounds Shaping Your Health w/ Dr. Paul Mason

   This week we are discussing Bioactives, the naturally occurring compounds in fruits and vegetables that quietly influence our health in ways we are only just beginning to understand. We explore what these compounds are, where they come from, how they interact with the human body, and why variety...

   Dec 28, 2025

   58m
2. Break the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Addiction

   Are you addicted to something? This podcast delves into questions such as; What is addiction? What causes addiction? What are the symptoms of addiction? And how can we treat addiction? Whether you struggle with substance abuse or simply an unhealthy habit, this podcast will explain addiction…

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   Nov 16, 2025

   26m
3. Improve Your Running To Improve Your Life with Run Coach Tom Simak

   This episode of Travelling Science is all about running! What you should be wearing, what you should be eating, how to prepare for a run, how to stretch after a run and most importantly, how to enjoy your run! Watch the video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/38FK6w3gOF8 Tom Simak is a...

   Jul 21, 2024

   1h 14m
4. Myotherapy, Massage and Muscle Healing with Elyse Zandegu

   This week we are discussing the science of muscles, massage and body healing through a variety of techniques such as; Needling, Lymph Draining, Calibrated Stretching, Cupping and more. Learn all about the science behind Myotherapy and how it can help with various health issues in the body. Check...

   Jun 24, 2024

   38m
5. What’s REALLY in Your Drinking Water w/ Chemical Engineer Katie Vanderespt

   Where does our tap water come from, and what does it actually contain? Todays discussion with Katie Vanderespt uncovers how waste water is treated, how drinking water is disinfected, how water filtration works, and how to determine what is actually in your drinking water… Watch the video version:...

   Jun 9, 2024

   1h 13m
6. Influenza Viruses and Flu Vaccination: Understanding Your Immune System

   Should you get vaccinated against the flu this year? That is the question we are trying to answer in this episode of Travelling Science! We will be discussing how the influenza virus spreads between us and what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick this winter, vaccinated or not. We…

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   May 20, 2024

   21m
7. Amazing Antarctica, Whale Tales and Penguin Problems with Dr. Jarrod McKenna

   Antarctica is suffering. Temperatures are heating up, the ice is melting, penguins are getting sick, whale numbers are dropping, krill are being overfished…and it impacts us more than we might realise. In this weeks episode of Travelling Science, Dr. Jarrod McKenna shares the good, the bad and…

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   Apr 23, 2024

   1h 02m
8. How To Protect Your DNA with Epigeneticist, Dr. Amanda Khoury

   Today we’re talking all about epigenetics! What is it, how does it work and how can we use that information to protect our DNA and reduce our risk of diseases such as cancer. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/yJTXCSDGDeE Dr. Amanda Khoury is a Cancer Epigeneticist who is driven by a...

   Apr 12, 2024

   46m
9. Bridge Engineering and Expert PhD Advice with Dr. Eva Lantsoght

   This episode shares some valuable PhD advice from Dr. Eva Lantsoght, host of the podcast “PhD Talk”. Our discussion focuses on the benefits and challenges of doing a PhD, and why you might consider doing (or not doing) a PhD. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Fjb3xKDEmns Dr.…

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   Mar 30, 2024

   43m
10. Master Your Mind: Vipassana Science & Meditating for 12 hours a day

    I recently travelled to India and participated in a 10-day Vipassana meditation course. In this episode I’m going to discuss what it involved, how it worked and the results that I observed after taking the course. Topics covered include: -Noble Silence, 10 days without speaking to another human...

    Mar 9, 2024

    42m
11. Synthetic Biology and Science Comedy with Dr. Taylor Szyszka

    How can we use microbes to improve our world? This is the kind of research that Dr. Taylor Szyszka lives for! Taylor is currently working on improving the process of photosynthesis in order to promote plant growth and improve crop yields, and she is also working on building novel nano-reactors…

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    Jan 29, 2024

    52m
12. Biochemistry V.s Law with Chloe the Scientist

    What’s more appealing; Biochemistry and molecular biology…or patent law? For Chloe Kirk, the answer is…both! This week, we are chatting with Chloe the Scientist about transitioning from the world of science to law. She shares her research on Amyloid proteins, why she is fascinated with patent…

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    Jan 5, 2024

    57m
13. How You Can Use AI To Optimise Your Health

    In this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve your life, and how can you utilise AI, TODAY, to live smarter, happier and healthier! AI is revolutionising our world! We hear about it in the news and online…but are YOU taking advantage of this new...

    Dec 11, 2023

    20m
14. The "Cutting" Edge of Limb Transplantation with Dr. Aaron Dingle

    In this episode we chat with Dr. Aaron Dingle, a visionary in the field of tissue engineering and limb transplantation. From the University of Wisconsin, Aaron unravels the complexities of developing artificial limbs and neuroprosthetics, sharing how advancements in this area can drastically...

    Dec 3, 2023

    45m
15. Using Psychology to Conserve Nature with Dr. Lily van Eeden

    This week we are trying to solve nature conservation problems using social psychology. Humans are a part of nature, and we need to be responsible for protecting it rather than potentially irreversible damage. During our conversation, we discuss topics such as animal control, green prescriptions,...

    Oct 25, 2023

    47m
16. Treating Mental Health & Addiction with Manny Nsien

    This episode looks at the science of addiction; What is addiction, what causes addiction and how can we treat addiction? We also discuss mental health issues and how they can have a huge impact on ones tendency to struggle with addiction problems. Watch the video version here:...

    Oct 19, 2023

    50m
17. The Truth about Antioxidants

    Antioxidants are good for you…that’s all you need to know right? WRONG! This episode looks into the research behind antioxidants. What are Antioxidants? Where do Antioxidants come from? How do Antioxidants work? And is it possible the Antioxidants could be bad for you? To check out the Video...

    Oct 15, 2023

    16m
18. Suicide Prevention with Victoria Lynne Carrier

    DISCLAIMER: This episode involves conversations around suicide. If this could be triggering for you, please contact your local support service. Suicide can affect all of us. That is why this week I’m talking all about mental health and suicidality with lived experience practitioner Victoria Lynne...

    Oct 8, 2023

    53m
19. Autoimmunity & Skin Diseases with Immunologist Kellen Cavagnero

    This week we are discussing; autoimmune disease, innate versus adaptive immunity, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, acne, sweet syndrome, gut health and how to engineer an optimal microbiome. To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/HzjkN4SIYe8 Kellen Cavagnero is an immunologist and a...

    Oct 1, 2023

    48m
20. The Science of Cats with Evolutionary Biologist Jonathan Losos

    In this episode we are focusing on felines! Why do cats have whiskers? What should you do if you are allergic to cats? How to tell if your cat is too fat! We are talking all about the science behind cats, the health benefits of living with cats and how they evolved from the giant feline predators...

    Sep 23, 2023

    58m
21. Treat Your Insomnia and Improve Your Sleep

    Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep. In this episode, I discuss the research behind insomnia, looking at the science of this sleep disorder and what causes it. I’m also going to share a number of science-based techniques that you could apply to reduce the...

    Sep 17, 2023

    29m
22. Part Time Scientist, Full Time Rockstar with Zoe Catterall from The Buoys

    In this episode, we talk about donating organs and tissue to save lives, working in the endocrinology laboratory of a fertility clinic and being a beer scientist, all while being in a highly successful band. Zoe Catterall is a Biomedical Science graduate from UTS as well as the lead singer of...

    Sep 4, 2023

    50m
23. Amazing Algae Technology with Marine Ecologist Dr. Alex Thomson

    How can algae be used to brew carbon negative beer? Or reduce methane emissions from livestock? Could Algae potentially capture and store carbon emissions? What about new biological plastics made from algae? Or Algal building materials? Perhaps Algae could even supply us with a sustainable source...

    Aug 26, 2023

    43m
24. Protecting Yourself From Hackers with Cybersecurity Expert Professor Asha Rao

    In this episode, we discuss ideas like malware, password hacking, phishing scams, sharenting, spam, scams, spam scams, smart devices, the internet of things (I.O.T) and what to do if the prince of Nigeria emails you… You can watch the video version of the podcast here…

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    Aug 14, 2023

    39m
25. Master Your Cortisol to Increase Energy & Reduce Stress

    Cortisol is our stress hormone, but it is extremely important, both for our health and our survival. In this episode, I will explain what Cortisol is, how Cortisol works, why Cortisol is important and I will share a few tips and tricks that you can use to master your Cortisol levels and improve...

    Aug 6, 2023

    20m
26. Immunology & Allergies with Singing Scientist Dr. Catriona Nguyen-Robertson

    Can we develop allergies as an adult? Can we overcome our allergies? How long does it take to create a vaccine? And how does DNA work? Dr. Catriona Nguyen-Robertson answers these questions as we talk about the science of immunology, focusing on how those concepts can be shared to a wide audience...

    Jul 29, 2023

    42m
27. Improve Your Focus & Reduce Anxiety with Dr. Ana Pineda

    Discussing productivity, procrastination, dealing with anxiety, stress reduction, habit formation, task management, meditation and mindfulness, Ana shares the most impactful things that we can do to improve our focus and our workflow! You can watch the video version of this episode here:...

    Jul 22, 2023

    42m
28. Preventing Climate Change with Professor Andy Pitman

    Professor Andy Pitman is the Director of the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and he has done so much research and writing on this topic that he is the ultimate climate change expert! You can watch the video version of the episode here:...

    Jul 15, 2023

    46m
29. Master Your Serotonin to Improve your Mood

    In this episode, we discuss the science behind serotonin, our “Feel Good Hormone”. I talk about what Serotonin is, where it comes from and how it works. If you have the right amount of serotonin, you feel really good…but if you don’t have enough serotonin, you might feel depressed or anxious…

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    Jul 9, 2023

    21m
30. Debunking Conspiracy Theories with Professor Dave Explains

    Dave Farina is a Science Communicator, public figure, author and host of the famous YouTube channel “Professor Dave Explains”. With over 2.5 Million subscribers and almost 1’400 videos on his channel, teaching everything from Chemistry to calculus, economics, Italian and more, Professor Dave is a...

    Jul 3, 2023

    44m
31. Testing your DNA for Disease Risk with Geneticist Elena Savva

    Elena Savva is a Medical Scientist and Genetics Genius who works at the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital, reviewing patients genomes and searching for genetic diagnoses to illusive and rare diseases. Watch the video version of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/tR98sEQoUGg In our...

    Jun 24, 2023

    49m
32. Periods, Penises and Pregnancy with Reproductive Biologist Dr. Jarrod McKenna

    Dr Jarrod McKenna is a reproductive biologist & science communicator and his research focused on female reproductive health; however, Dr McKenna loves making the difficult, inaccessible science concepts fun and interesting regardless of what field it is! Watch the video version of this podcast...

    Jun 17, 2023

    54m
33. Understanding PFAS and Brain Health with Neurodevelopmental Toxicologist Elizabeth Plunk

    Elizabeth Plunk is a Ph.D. candidate in the Toxicology Training Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the lab of Ania Majewska. She is currently investigating the effects of Perfluorohexanoic Acid on brain development. Watch the video version of this podcast episode here:...

    Jun 11, 2023

    39m
34. Pandemics, Climate Change & Truth Seeking with Professor Peter Doherty

    Professor Peter Doherty is a Nobel Prize winning Immunologist and science communicator. During our discussion, he shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination, global population, climate change, alternative fuel sources and even the possibility of nuclear war! Watch the video version...

    Jun 3, 2023

    43m
35. Master Your Dopamine To Increase Pleasure & Boost Motivation

    In this episode, we discuss the science behind dopamine, our pleasure and reward neurotransmitter. I talk about what dopamine is, where it comes from and how it works so that you can gain an understanding of what dopamine does in our bodies. Watch the video version of this podcast episode here:...

    May 28, 2023

    17m
36. 0: Travelling Science Introduction

    Welcome to Travelling Science, the podcast that is Sharing Science With The World. Through narrative interviews, I will be exploring the latest research and discoveries with renowned scientists, doctors and experts from across the globe, hearing their stories and sharing their ideas that can help...

    May 14, 2023

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