Sister Doctor Squared

26. Muck up day 2023

It's that time of year again: it's muck up day at Sister Doctor Squared HQ! Tune in to hear what happens when Aleena and Janine do minimal prep and have maximum fun: reflections around space junk; Janine's progress with fighting bedtime procrastination; the perils of running on hardwood floors in socks; intentionally reduced news consumption; what happens when you rush healing from major surgery; reaching the state of radical acceptance; going down the "K-hole"; cat bank accounts; fatbergs; more David Bowie awesomeness. Plus, the annual Sister Doctor Squared Awards ceremony! Strap yourselves in to the nerd train one more time for 2023!

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website.(opens in a new tab)

Mastering of this episode, plus intro, outro and David Bowie-inspired music, by the ever-talented Dr Adrian Diery.

25. What’s the latest in melanoma research?

Melanoma is a rare but incredibly lethal form of cancer. Although melanoma accounts for only 2% of skin cancers, it accounts for 80% of skin cancer deaths. How does melanoma develop? Why is UV light so dangerous? What role does genetics play? In this episode we explore these questions and highlight some of the latest targeted therapies for melanoma. Plus, we look at whether artificial intelligence (AI) could help with melanoma diagnosis. Janine also excitedly shares another awesome pun – this time from a thesis title! Plus the Sister Doctor Square gals have been out about town traversing the red carpet. Why? With who? How many drafts of outfits were required? Listen in to hear all about it!

 

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website: https://sisterdoctorsquared.com/2023/11/23/melanoma

 

Mastering of this episode, plus intro and outro music, by the ever-talented Dr Adrian Diery: http://www.adriandiery.com/

24. Fertility matters

Having babies! It’s a part of so many people’s life plans. But for those who want kids, when is the ideal time to start trying? Our knowledge of fertility (our ability to conceive a pregnancy) and of how age affects fertility has a real impact on our aspirations and plans for family. But how much do we really know? And what could be skewing our knowledge? In this episode we cover some super important fertility research, including a study led by our own Dr Aleena Wojcieszek! Plus, Janine vents about one of her particularly triggering "bug bears" (hint) and Aleena has been staring into the eyes of The King (King Bowie, that is).

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website: https://sisterdoctorsquared.com/2023/08/28/fertilitymatters

Mastering of this episode, plus intro and outro music, by the ever-talented Dr Adrian Diery: http://www.adriandiery.com/

23. Junky Stardust: what should we do about space junk?

Would you believe us if we told you that humans have left a bit of a mess in outer space? Orbiting Earth right now are tens of thousands of human made objects with no purpose – they are simply floating around as space junk. Why does this matter and what should we do? We’re telling you all about it! Plus, surprise! Janine introduces a brand new segment (and its incredible theme music – you gotta hear this) and Aleena has an exciting announcement for all the space nerds out there!

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website: https://sisterdoctorsquared.com/2023/06/30/spacejunk

Mastering of this episode, plus intro and outro music, by the ever-talented Dr Adrian Diery: http://www.adriandiery.com/

22. Bedtime procrastination. What is it? How can we stop?

Janine introduces the episode by outlining her nightly ritual of bedtime procrastination: cleaning, journalling, compiling lists, listening to podcasts, embroidery, meme harvesting, party planning, and bingeing on Portlandia! Just a few of the things she got up to last night. Help. (Thanks to science, we have some answers!)

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website: https://sisterdoctorsquared.com/2023/06/01/bedtimeprocrastination

Mastering of this episode, plus intro and outro music, by the ever-talented Dr Adrian Diery: http://www.adriandiery.com/

21. Muck up day 2022!

As we come to the end of another year, Aleena and Janine take things down a notch and bring back muck up day! Muck up day in Australia is the last day of school for the year where there are much laughs, huge pranks, and minimal productivity. Tune in for a very loose episode where you'll be treated to some insights, a *SURPRISE* or two, and much randomness: memes, rabbits, mullets, candles, plus more!

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website: https://sisterdoctorsquared.com/2022/12/15/muckupday2022

_{Mastering of this episode, plus intro and outro music, by the ever-talented Dr Adrian Diery: http://www.adriandiery.com/}

20. Is blue light at night really that bad?

What is all this fuss about blue light? You've probably heard about it having something to do with the backlighting on your smartphone or other electronic device. But what actually is blue light? What's it doing to your brain? Is it really that bad? In episode 20, Aleena and Janine are keen to see what the science says. They also have the final installment of the ever-popular segment: How's Aleena's Kitchen Renovation Going?!; Janine's holiday nerdery; plus gushing over Björk's new album AND podcast! OMG!

 

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website.

 

Mastering of this episode, plus Intro and Outro music by Dr Adrian Diery.

19. Aah, the feels... the link between music & emotion

Engaging with music, whether it’s listening to it, or creating it, is one of life’s great joys. Neither Aleena nor Janine could get through a whole day without listening to some music. Humans have a deep emotional connection with music. But just how does music affect our mood, and how does our mood affect the music we listen to, or the music we create? In episode 19, Aleena and Janine get into the links between music and emotion. Aleena also shares her newfound discovery: a dog with natural dreadlocks. Janine, on the other hand, is pleased to find out that her habit of hoarding books can be reframed as a Japanese artform!

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website.

Mastering of this episode, plus Intro and Outro music by Dr Adrian Diery.

18. Firestarter: not just a song by The Prodigy

How amazing is it to sit around a campfire? Watching those beautiful, flickering flames; listening to the gorgeous crackle of firewood. It's mesmerising. Humans are innately fascinated by fire, but our relationship with fire is complex. Sometimes, fire fascination turns into something more dangerous. Sometimes, humans intentionally set fires. And guess what? It seems that some birds do this too! In episode 18 of Sister Doctor Squared, Aleena and Janine explore some research around firestarting behaviour. For the inner square segment, Janine continues in the theme of intelligent birds, while Aleena regales us around her recent experience of context-specific memory!

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website.

Mastering of this episode, plus Intro and Outro music by Dr Adrian Diery.

17. Go with your gut? What does the science say?

Have you ever had a really strong gut feeling about something? You don't know why. You don't know where it's coming from, but it's telling you something very clearly. Should you trust it? In this episode, Aleena and Janine delve into the science behind gut instincts. Aleena then hijacks the inner square segment to update everyone on the latest kitchen renovation dramas, while Janine introduces a whole new segment to the podcast: what brought out her #InnerDumbass?!

Full show notes at the Sister Doctor Squared website.

Mastering of this episode, plus intro and outro music, by the ever-talented Dr Adrian Diery