Best Monica Hernandez Podcasts (2024)

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From Inclusion to AI in Business: A Conversation with Americas EY Private leader Lee Henderson 34:18

10d ago34:18

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Embracing cultural differences can help you succeed internationally, and you can also turn obstacles into opportunities to allow experiences to shape your path. But how can you do it? This episode explores the career journey of Lee Henderson, Americas EY Private Leader who has championed diversity and inclusion throughout his career. Lee shares les…

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Dr Elisa Segnini and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez chat to Pat about the exhibition ‘Masks We Wear’ 50:09

29d ago50:09

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Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 101Dr Elisa Segnini and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez chat to Pat about the exhibition ‘Masks We Wear’ Today Pat chats to Dr Elisa Segnini from the University of Glasgow and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez from Hyndland Secondary School’s, Art Department. Elisa and Rodrigo talk about their exhibition ‘Masks We Wear’ - …

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Dr. Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler: Leaves Like Islands 29:57

2M ago29:57

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We interviewed Dr. Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler, a professor of microbial ecology at Cal Poly Humboldt about her work on microbial community ecology on pitcher plantsBy RadioBio

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Learn How NASA Materials Expert Sara Rengifo Transformed Rejection Into Success 42:32

3M ago42:32

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We all need inspiration to pursue our dreams no matter the obstacles. And this conversation will surely give you the pep talk you need to keep going. Monica’s guest this week is Sara Rengifo, a materials engineer at NASA who has come a long way from her hometown of Colombia. Sara Rengifo is making significant contributions at NASA, where she is inv…

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Lesley Riddoch chats with Jim about her new film, Denmark - the State of Happiness 47:13

4M ago47:13

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Lesley Riddoch chats with Jim about her new film, Denmark - the State of HappinessJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 100 Welcome to Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat. Remarkably, this is episode 100. Hurrah! Well done to us. :-) This is the second half of my chat with the esteemed broadcaster, podcaster, journalist and filmmaker Lesley Rid…

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Dr. Shannon Bennett: From the Field to the Museum 26:28

5M ago26:28

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The California academy of sciences is one of California’s oldest operating museums and research institutions. It is an invaluable repository of knowledge about the natural sciences, is home to 47 million specimens, and has hundreds of thousands of visitors per year. This week, on Radiobio, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Shannon Bennett, …

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Lesley Riddoch talks to Jim Byrne about, ‘Denmark - the State of Happiness’. And more. Part 1 of 2 57:47

5M ago57:47

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Lesley Riddoch talks to Jim Byrne about, ‘Denmark - the State of Happiness’. And more. Part 1 of 2Episode 99 of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Lesley Riddoch is a tour de force. She is a political activist, pioneering publisher, writer, podcaster, independence and land-reform campaigner and, last but not least, a role model for women in Scotland…

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Dr. Folashade Agusto: The Math Behind Outbreaks 18:19

6M ago18:19

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We’ve all heard of COVID-19, saw its impact on society, and probably even faced the respiratory illness itself. But is there… math behind this disease? And if so, can we use math to help fight COVID and other infectious diseases? It turns out that our collective behavior during outbreaks can mathematically fuel models of public health. Join us as w…

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Writer and writing tutor Dave Manderson Chats to Pat 1:08:34

6M ago1:08:34

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Writer and writing tutor Dave Manderson Chats to Pat Welcome to episode 98 of Jim and Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat. Today Pat will be chatting to writer and former creative writing tutor Dave Manderson. Dave works with literary organisations such as Scottish PEN, he organises and runs literary events and has presented illustrated talks on a range of…

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Dr. Ruben Michael Ceballos: The Shocking Truth about Heat Shock Proteins 28:35

7M ago28:35

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Imagine you are at a hot springs. The water is boiling and bubbling, there’s the smell of sulfur and other acrid chemicals in the air, and it is unbelievably hot. Is it possible that life can exist in these unforgiving conditions? It turns out yes! There are microbes, called thermophiles, that not only just exist in these conditions, but have adapt…

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Dr. Chrissy Hernandez: There are plenty of otoliths in the sea 31:38

7M ago31:38

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There are plenty of fish in the sea… this week, we take that saying to a whole new level! Fish are incredibly diverse and their life cycle is complex; this week on Radiobio we talk with Dr. Chrissy Hernandez about her research on fish population dynamics. Dr. Hernandez applies math to complicated ecosystem level questions, with fascinating results.…

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Donella Campbell chatting to Pat about her book, The Girl Who Invented Dusty Springfield 51:35

7M ago51:35

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Donella Campbell chatting to Pat about her book, The Girl Who Invented Dusty SpringfieldJim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 97 We have another great guest. Pat will be chatting with Glasgow West End’s own, Donella Campbell. Donella is the writer of the book, ‘The Girl Who Invented Dusty Springfield’. Dusty Springfield, certainly one of my f…

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Dr. Monica Dus: You are what you eat! 23:40

7M ago23:40

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Nature versus nurture, the eternal question. We usually think of our genes as permanent, a part of our nature, something that is passed down to us and that’s it. But how much of our genes change as a results of our actions today? How much do our genes change because of what we have been eating for the past 10 years? Turns out, behaviors and the env…

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Technical Lead Ana Maria on her Transition From Petroleum to Software Engineering, Resiliency, AI and Leadership. 39:48

8M ago39:48

39:48

What does it take for a Latina woman from Venezuela to move to Colombia and then the US to create MAS Impact in the world of tech? For Ana María Guzmán Méndez, it was the sound of programming class to become a software engineer, which was music to her ears! It also helped that her father was one of the first software engineers in Venezuela and that…

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Cyber Pro & Latina Board Member Myrna Soto on Authenticity and Diversity 28:42

8M ago28:42

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How do we try to fit into an organization if we come from a diverse background – and still stand out to get noticed? Today's guest on MAS Impact is Myrna Soto, in conversation with our effervescent host, Monica Hernandez. Both are Latina women who are thriving in tech, and both share a passion for community impact and creating more diversity in tec…

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Nancy Avila, CIO/CTO of McKesson, on Inspiring Social Change through Innovation 30:53

8M ago30:53

30:53

What does it look like to have a successful career in technology – and to then also be able to have a positive social impact on your community? Nancy Avila is a true inspiration for Latinas in tech and a worthy candidate as the first inspirational guest on MAS Impact! Nancy is now McKesson's Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Techno…

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MAS Impact: From Medellin to America - Monica Hernandez's Journey 30:19

8M ago30:19

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What does it take to move to America with nothing but a scholarship to study software engineering and then own your own global consulting company creating 'mas impact' for the wider Hispanic community? This is the awesomely inspiring story of MAS Impact's host, Monica Hernandez. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood hood in Medellin with a mother…

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Episode 7 - Finding Financial Assistance 21:49

9M ago21:49

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Cancer is expensive. Searching for financial assistance while dealing with cancer can be overwhelming. It can be helpful to keep an open mind when thinking about financial assistance. Although you may need one type of assistance, if you are able to get assistance in a different category, funds you have saved can be shifted. For example, if you have…

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Welcome to Driving Diversity in Tech & Biz 3:08

9M ago3:08

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Women and people from diverse backgrounds are a rare sight in the tech industry, but WE ARE HERE. Many of us have few role models, a limited network, and a lot of hard work ahead of us. I believe those of us who found success have a duty to advocate for the underrepresented talent from our communities. That is the purpose of this show. I’m Monica H…

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Dealing with Medical Bills 23:10

11M ago23:10

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In today's episode, we talk about ways to avoid higher medical bills before care, understand balance billing and surprise billing, what to do when an insurance plan says no, tips for getting organized, and paying medical bills. As always, you can learn more on the Triage Cancer website. Resources Mentioned: Medical Bill Tracker (Note: This will ope…

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Jeane Freeman, former Scottish Government Health & Sports Minister chats with Pat 1:10:39

12M ago1:10:39

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Episode 96 - Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPat chats with Jeane Freeman OBE We are thrilled to have Jeane Freeman OBE, former politician and SNP member, as our guest on the Podcast. Jeane is truly one of the good people in this world. You will know her best from the daily Covid briefings - at the height of the pandemic - as she put her heart and…

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Dr. Virginia Weis: Panic! At The Coral Reef 24:13

1y ago24:13

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We live in a microbial world. From our own gut to the corals in the ocean, microbes are key players in the existence of so many organisms. Did you know that corals are not just single organisms, but exist in symbiosis with millions of single celled algae? This symbiosis is currently threatened by global warming and climate change, resulting in a pr…

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Johnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple chat with Jim - Part two 38:24

1y ago38:24

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Episode 95 of Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Johnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple - part two The second part of my chat with Glasgow’s own music legends Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie - of the band Tenement and Temple. Johnny is known for his accomplished guitar playing, songwriting and as an in-demand music producer and Monic…

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Johnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple chat with Jim about life and music 42:42

1+ y ago42:42

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Episode 94 of Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End ChatJohnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple chat with Jim - part one In this episode I was delighted to chat to Glasgow’s own music legends Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie - of the band Tenement and Temple. Johnny is known for his accomplished guitar playing, songwriting and as an in-demand mu…

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In this episode Pat chats to Carla Woodburn 38:54

1+ y ago38:54

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Episode 93 Carla is a poet, she is the poetry editor at the Scots Language Centre, she’s an author, events organiser, and the host of the show 'Express Yourself' on Sunny Govan Radio. The Express Yourself show features poets and music and as it says in the blurb, "The chat is minimal, but the banter maximum". Carla lives in Glasgow but originally s…

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Dr. Diane Campbell: Diversity from Adversity 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

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Life finds a way. Even in the face of incredible pressure from other organisms, climate change, and pollution, species still find ways of persisting. Sometimes this pressure is too much, and populations go extinct. Why are some species able to survive, and others able to persist? How much pressure is too much pressure? And can species find ways to …

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Dr. Michele Nishiguchi: Ink-redible Squids 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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Imagine you're a squid, yeah okay its weird but just imagine it, you are a squid swimming at night. It's a dark night except for the light from the moon, and there is a predator roaming around looking for its dinner. Now imagine you are a squid who can camouflage yourself to match the light from the moon and the stars so your shadow disappears. You…

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Episode 7: Postpartum 49:20

2y ago49:20

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Episode7: What we wish we knew: Postpartum Welcome back to the second part of our postpartum talk! In this episode, we pick up after our birth experiences and discuss postpartum issues and experiences. This topic is so unknown to most first-time moms so we want to start the initial discussions of our own experiences and what we learned. Later episo…

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Dr. Kanaka Rajan: Computational Neuroscience 15:53

2y ago15:53

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We are still discovering the mysteries of the brain and one way to do that is to use tools such as computers. On this episodes of RadioBio, we speak with Dr. Kanaka Rajan, a computational neuroscientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.By RadioBio

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Billy Kay - writer, broadcaster, linguist and champion of the Scots language chats to Jim Byrne 1:09:06

2y ago1:09:06

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I was delighted and excited to chat to Billy Kay: writer, broadcaster, multi-linguist, and champion of the Scots language - most notably through his book 'The Mither Tongue', which is quite rightly regarded as a classic of contemporary Scottish culture. Billy is a much-honored individual but, for many people, he came to prominence recently for his …

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Episode 6: Birth Experiencs 36:40

2y ago36:40

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Episode 6: What we wish we knew: Birth experiences Hello there! We are so glad you joined us for this episode as we share our unique and special birth experiences. We had so much fun telling our birthing and postpartum stories that we split them into two episodes. So in this part one, co-hosts Melissa and Monica get detailed about their journey int…

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Episode 5: Play 45:02

2y ago45:02

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For this fun episode, Monica and Melissa discuss one of the best parts about being a mom! Naturally, our mom brains always want to complicate things, but when it comes to play all we wish we knew was how stress-free it can be when we just sit back, enjoy and observe. We discuss how play serves as a way to deepen our relationship with our kids, nurt…

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Episode 4: Sleep 1:15:33

2y ago1:15:33

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This is the BIG topic that so many moms want answers for. This episode we discuss what we wish we knew about baby sleep and some of the things that worked and didn’t work for us. We certainly don’t have all the answers but what we hope to accomplish with this discussion is for moms to know how normal it is to struggle with baby sleep. You are not a…

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Episode 3: The Good, the Hard, and the Amazing 1:10:23

2y ago1:10:23

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Welcome back! Co-hosts Melissa and Monica return on this episode to share the good, the hard, and the amazing things about motherhood. It can be so easy to see all the hard when you’re in the thick of it. Parenting is not easy and every day there are many challenges. Reminiscing on the period of time when our girls were just newborns really gives u…

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Episode 2: Breastfeeding 37:33

2y ago37:33

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Welcome back to Moms Without Time Podcast! In this episode, we discuss all things breastfeeding. We quickly realized how hard and how much work it was to feed our babies, so we talked about what we learned during our breastfeeding journey. Every mom wants the best for their baby, so whether it’s breastfeeding, pumping, supplementing, or providing f…

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Episode 1: Introduction 24:43

2y ago24:43

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In this episode, we introduce ourselves: your co-hosts, Melissa and Monica. Let’s dive into our beginning series, “What we wish we knew”. We discussed our initial thoughts and feelings as we became first-time moms. We share glimpses of our birth stories and laugh about some of the moments that we just “wish we knew”.…

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Moms Without Time Trailer 0:50

2y ago0:50

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Welcome to moms without time Podcast! A show where two moms (and sisters) share all things about being a mom. Hosts Melissa Wendt and Monica Hernandez share stories, insights, and personal experiences about mothering. They share honest conversations about what it is like becoming a mother discussing any and all topics regarding motherhood. Moms Wit…

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Dr. Lauren Hale: Life Beneath Your Feet 28:52

2y ago28:52

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Have you ever thought about the soil beneath your feet? Let's take it one step further... have you ever thought about everything that lives in the soil beneath your feet? Well, prepare yourself, because this week we interview Dr. Lauren Hale, a researcher from the US Department of Agriculture, the USDA, about her research on the soil microbiome. Dr…

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Dr. Ehab Abouheif: Ant Antics! 29:15

2y ago29:15

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Ants, they are everywhere if you look for them! Ants engage in all the things that we associate with our own society, like farming and policing, and have complex social structures. This week on Radiobio, we talk to Dr. Ehab Abouheif, a professor from McGill University, about his research on cooperation in ants and the microbes that exist in symbios…

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Understanding Disability Insurance 11:35

2y ago11:35

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Short-term, long-term, federal, state, private – what is disability insurance anyway? Let us explain! Disability insurance can replace lost wages if you have to take time off work due to a serious medical condition like cancer, but it’s important to understand how it works, when to apply, how to apply, and what to do if your application is denied (…

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Taking Time Off Work 13:53

2y ago13:53

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The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) are more than just letters! In fact, these federal laws can provide enormous work protection to individuals diagnosed with cancer – allowing you to take time off work and keep your job, and request reasonable accommodations. However, there is more to it than that!…

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Dr. Mary K Salcedo: Expanding Wings 30:23

2y ago30:23

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This week on RadioBio, we explore insect wings. Did you know insect wings are more than just beautiful appendages? They are a part of an amazing circulatory network. We discuss the biomechanics of insect wings and what makes them so amazing with Dr. Mary Salcedo, a postdoc at Virginia Tech.Link to Dr. Salcedo's Review: https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/i…

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Dr. Amelia Lindsey: The Microbial World (with Wolbachia) 25:01

2+ y ago25:01

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What if I were to tell you that you had hundreds, if not thousands of microbes living on you hands, you would probably respond with ewwwwww...gross and immediately want to sanitize or wash our hands. If I were to tell you that not all of them are bad, but rather most of them are good, you might still be skeptical. Let’s take it one step further. Wh…

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Dr. Alexa Sadier: Fantastic Bats and Where They Live 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

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Bats are vital for maintaining balance in the ecosystems they are a part of: Bats keep insect populations in check, pollinate flowers, and disperse seeds. Bats are also an incredibly diverse group of species that come in all shapes and sizes! Did you know, that if you randomly picked a mammal, you would have a one in five chance of picking a bat? T…

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Dr. Arun Sethuraman: Population genomics 28:31

2+ y ago28:31

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Imagine the world 430,000 years ago. What were our ancestors like? What if there was a population of people that no one ever knew about? Can we unravel the mystery of our history? Now imagine, your garden at home is full of aphids. Did you go buy some ladybugs at your local home depot? Have you ever thought where those ladybugs came from or what ha…

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Options When Losing Health Insurance at Work 10:15

2+ y ago10:15

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In this episode, we dive into COBRA, one of the primary options for people who have lost their employer-sponsored health insurance. But COBRA isn’t the only option! You may be eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, or a private insurance plan with financial assistance through the Marketplace (think insurance shopping mall). We’ll break it all down in thi…

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How to Pick a Health Insurance Plan 14:10

2+ y ago14:10

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Picking the right health insurance plan could save you thousands! In this episode, we introduce you to key terms that are critical when comparing insurance options. We’ll also teach you how to figure out how much your health insurance and medical care will actually cost. And, you’ll learn how and when to pick a plan that meets your specific needs. …

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What is Legal About Cancer 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

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In our inaugural episode, hear real-life examples of how knowing your rights can help you navigate a cancer diagnosis, including health insurance, employment, and finances. We also break down financial toxicity, how it happens, and how to avoid it. And we introduce you to Triage Cancer and its hundreds of free resources to educate and prepare patie…

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Chapter 5: Mental Health w/ Dr. Gonzalez 26:34

2+ y ago26:34

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Throughout this historic pandemic, there have been many changes to our social and work environments that have been far from our baseline. Work from home, has led to greater isolation and less ability to socialize with our coworkers and friends. This has undoubtedly affected the mental health of people all over the world, and this topic came up duri…

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Chapter 4: Public Health w/ Dr. Allen 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

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All over the news, we hear about drug development and vaccines, masks wearing, and being in a red or purple tier, but have you considered how this is affecting communities, maybe your community? In this interview with Dr. Kristina Allen, Deputy Director of Public Health from Mariposa county, we discussed coordinated response to the COVID-19 outbrea…

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