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In this episode, I reunite with Australian psychologist Dr. Petah Gibbs to delve deeper into the Athlete Apperception Technique (AAT) — a powerful projective tool developed to foster meaningful dialogue with athletes beyond performance. Together, we explore the importance of the person-first perspective, the value of context and narrative, and how AAT can help practitioners work more effectively by uncovering the lived experiences athletes project onto storytelling.We reflect on the origins of the technique, the meaning of apperception, and the influence of past psychological research. Whether you're a sport psychologist, therapist, or simply curious about innovative methods in mental health and sport, this episode invites you to rethink how we understand, connect, and work with those who play sport for a living — as people first.Importantly, Petah emphasized the flexible nature of the test's administration. There are no rigid rules: it can be used in one-on-one settings, in written form, over Zoom, or asynchronously by having clients take home the images and respond at their own pace. Some practitioners prefer using only a subset of the 10 standard images, depending on client needs. Observational data such as body language, spontaneous utterances, or emotional reactions during story generation can also add interpretative depth. While some may argue for strict procedural controls, Petah maintains a client-centered stance: “You do you. Use it how you want to use it and get the best information you can possibly get.” This philosophy aligns with his belief that the complexity of working with human beings doesn't always lend itself to rigid administration protocols.Ultimately, the AAT is proposed not as a standalone diagnostic instrument, but as a complement to other tools—questionnaires, interviews, and behavioral observations—offering nuanced, context-rich insights into athletes' emotional worlds. It invites practitioners to listen, to reflect, and to integrate, supporting a more holistic understanding of the person behind the performance.Also, If you are interested in Dr. Gibbs original research study, you can find it here: Gibbs, P. M., Marchant, D. B., & Andersen, M. B. (2016). Development of a clinical sport projective assessment method: The Athlete Apperception Technique (AAT). Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 9(1), 33–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2016.1180637AbstractWithin the field of applied sport psychology, there is an increasing appreciation for diversity of training models, research methodologies, and therapeutic approaches. For example, psychodynamic formulations and interpretations have begun to appear more frequently in the sport psychology literature. In keeping with emerging psychodynamic viewpoints, we believe the time is right to introduce a qualitative sport-specific projective instrument: the Athlete Apperception Technique (AAT). The AAT represents a new technique based on psychodynamic theory and established projective test construction principles. It was designed primarily as a clinical tool for practitioners and not as an instrument for quantitative research into personality. It does, however, have potential research applications, especially in clinical sport case study research and narrative analysis investigations. The AAT produces an idiographic understanding of athletes' characteristics, anxieties, and motivations (both conscious and unconscious). We briefly review the literature on the development of projective techniques, explain the rationale underlying the development of the AAT, and present three sequential studies to explain the AAT image selection procedures that led to the final product.---Discover all Dr. Petah M. Gibbs research here:Gibbs, P. M., Andersen, M. A., & Marchant, D. B. (2023). Projective techniques: In Tod, D., & Eubank, M.(Eds.) Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Current Approaches to HelpingClients (pp. 101-110). London, England: Routledge.Marchant, D. B., & Gibbs, P. M. (2023). Psychological Assessment: In Tod, D., & Eubank, M. (Eds.) AppliedSport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Current Approaches to Helping Clients (pp. 101-110). London, England: Routledge.Gibbs, P. M., Andersen, M. A., & Marchant, D. B., (2017). The Athlete Apperception Technique: Manual andMaterials for Sport and Clinical Psychologists. London, Routledge.Gibbs, P. M., Marchant, D. B., & Andersen, M. A. (2016). Development of a clinical sport projectiveassessment method: the Athlete Apperception Technique (AAT). Qualitative Research in Sport,Exercise and Health, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/2159676X.2016.1180637Davidson, K., McLaren, S., Jenkins, Corby, D., M., Gibbs, P. M, & Malloy, M. (2016). Internalizedhomonegativity, sense of belonging, and depressive symptoms among Australian gay men. Journalof Homosexuality. doi: 10.1080/00918369.2016.1190215McLaren, S., Gibbs, P. M., & Watts, E. (2013). The inter-relationships between age, sense of belonging, anddepressive symptoms among Australian gay men and lesbians. Journal of Homosexuality. 60(1), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/00918369.2013.735933McLaren, S., Turner, J., Gomez, R., McLachlan, A. J., & Gibbs, P.M. (2013). Housing type and depressivesymptoms among older adults: a test of sense of belonging as a mediating and moderating variable.Age and Mental Health, 17(8), 1023-1029. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2013.805402Gibbs, P. M. (2010). Psychological assessment: Projective techniques. In S. J. Hanrahan & M. B. Andersen(Eds.), Routledge handbook of applied sport psychology: A comprehensive guide for students andprofessionals (pp. 101-110). London, England: Routledge.--- If you are visually impaired or blind, or if you know someone who is, and would like to take part to the series of Martial Attitude Voice podcast interviews exploring touch, confidence and blindness or if you would like to join in the Martial Attitude Training workshops now running in London every Sunday, please do keep in touch via Instagram or according to your communication preferences, all available HERE. Sincerely,Mathias AlbertonFounder CEO at Martial Attitude C.I.C.BPS trainee Sport Psychologist MSc in Applied Sport Psychology at St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London, UK.

On this episode, physical therapist Cheryl Brunelle joins us to discuss her study, partially supported by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, in which she and her team analyzed agreement between commonly used breast cancer-related lymphedema diagnostic thresholds.

Send us a textTrevor Telin, mindset coach for elite athletes including those at IMG Academy, reveals practical strategies for golfers to overcome mental barriers and perform at their best under pressure. After experiencing his own mental roadblocks as a college basketball player, Trevor developed techniques that help athletes bridge the gap between technical ability and peak performance.• Awareness of personal thresholds is the first step in managing pressure situations• Mental skills require dedicated practice just like physical golf skills• Personalized strategies work better than generic mental game approaches• Resonance frequency breathing (4-second inhale, 6-second exhale) helps regulate nervous system• Observational skills allow players to step back and avoid emotional reactions• Mental resilience developed in golf translates to all areas of life• Elite performers aren't surprised by adversity—they expect and prepare for it• The goal isn't to eliminate challenges but to respond to them effectivelyFollow Trevor on Instagram and YouTube @MindsetTrev or email him at trevortalene@gmail.com to learn more about his coaching services.

This week we reviewed three films that all opened in Australian cinemas last week, but otherwise have little else in common.Our guest host Thomas Caldwell was joined by Silvi Vann-Wall and Vyshnavee Wijekumar. They discuss Richard Gere's reunion with American Gigolo writer and director Paul Schrader in Oh, Canada (also starring Uma Thurman and Jacob Elordi); the first fully animated Looney Tunes feature film, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, showcasing magnificent craftsmanship in its 2D animation and hitting the nostalgic feels; and Kazuhiro Soda's observationist documentary The Cats of Gokogu Shrine, which reveals a community collectively caring for stray cats.

We begin our work of building an observational outline for Isaiah 42

We conclude the observational outline of Isaiah 42

We begin our work of building an observational outline of Isaiah 42

We conclude the observational outline of Isaiah 42

SHELTER is a 360 video documentary telling the story of civilians in Ukraine seeking protection in bomb shelters. The film poetically transports you the many different ways Ukrainians are sheltering from small cramped basements to parking garages to hospitals. It also contrasts these underground spaces to the aftermath of war from bombed out buildings to funerals for Ukrainian soldiers. The experience always documents how the dream lives of Ukrainians are impacted by the war as they also overlay these dream sequences over billboarded videos of drone strikes. Overall, it's a meditative and powerful journey of cinéma vérité, observational durational takes that are juxtaposed together to tell a much larger story of the human impact of war. . Check out my deep dive with director Sjors Swierstra and producer Justin Karten for more insights in how they put this piece together. Apple's push for 180-degree immersive video has brought up some broader discussions about the merits and downsides to 360-degree films. From a creator's point of view, 180-degree filmmaking is a lot easier to do logistically as it is closer to existing production pipelines, which is brilliantly demonstrated in CURRENTS. The main downside is that it is difficult to control where people are looking, but the main benefit is that you're able to preserve the full context of a place. SHELTER was one of two films that really leaned into being able to be fully transported to a place without having to worry about selecting a constrained frame or point of focus.  This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Send us a textIn this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, host Dan Cottrell sits down with Dr. Michael Francis Pollin, a leading expert in coach development and coaching behaviours for player learning, development and performance. They dive into the fascinating world of creativity in rugby coaching, challenging traditional perceptions and exploring how creativity is not just a product but a process.Michael shares insights from his research and experience working with elite football and rugby academies, discussing how coaches can create environments that foster cognitive awareness, adaptability, and decision-making. From exploring the balance between structure and freedom to understanding the importance of silence and observation, this episode will leave you reflecting on your own coaching practices.Key takeaways:Creativity as a process: Understand why creativity in coaching is more of a cognitive process than just a final product or "wow moment."Balancing structure and freedom: Discover how to blend structure with autonomy to create an environment that encourages creative thinking.The power of silence: Learn why saying nothing can sometimes be the most powerful coaching tool.Observational skills: Improve your ability to notice subtle cues and patterns in player behavior and game situations.Questioning techniques: Explore how the right questions can guide players to think independently and creatively.Decision-making under pressure: Equip your players to make effective decisions in high-pressure situations by fostering problem-solving skills.Creative defense and attack: See how creativity applies not just to attacking play but also to defensive strategies.Coaching behaviors that inspire: Reflect on how your own coaching behaviors can either foster or stifle creativity.Future-proofing your coaching: Prepare players not just for the current game but for the evolving nature of rugby in the future. To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

This week on No Priors, Elad speaks with Chelsea Finn, cofounder of Physical Intelligence and currently Associate Professor at Stanford, leading the Intelligence through Learning and Interaction Lab. They dive into how robots learn, the challenges of training AI models for the physical world, and the importance of diverse data in reaching generalizable intelligence. Chelsea explains the evolving landscape of open-source vs. closed-source robotics and where AI models are likely to have the biggest impact first. They also compare the development of robotics to self-driving cars, explore the future of humanoid and non-humanoid robots, and discuss what's still missing for AI to function effectively in the real world. If you're curious about the next phase of AI beyond the digital space, this episode is a must-listen. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @ChelseaFinn Show Notes: 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Chelsea's background in robotics 3:10 Physical Intelligence  5:13 Defining their approach and model architecture 7:39 Reaching generalizability and diversifying robot data 9:46 Open source vs. closed source 12:32 Where will PI's models integrate first? 14:34 Humanoid as a form factor 16:28 Embodied intelligence 17:36 Key turning points in robotics progress 20:05 Hierarchical interactive robot and decision-making 22:21 Choosing data inputs 26:25 Self driving vs robotics market 28:37 Advice to robotics founders 29:24 Observational data and data generation 31:57 Future robotic forms

Linda Aiello (CPO, DraftKings), Carmel Galvin (CPO, Klaviyo), and Stacey Richey (Global VP, People, Smartcat), joined us for MPL Live in Boston, Massachusetts.We talked about the current state of HR, how roles are shifting with AI, and how they're moving beyond traditional engagement metrics.---- 

In this Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast episode, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Patrick Tarnowski, PT, MBA, a physical therapist and chief commercial officer at One Step, to discuss the gait analysis. Gait analysis is the study of how we walk, a crucial area of focus for physical therapists, especially regarding aging and overall health. Pat shares his extensive background in healthcare, spanning over two decades, and describes his journey from patient care to leading innovations in gait analysis and patient outcomes. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of gait analysis, how it changes with age, and what it means for improving health and mobility. Please tune in to learn more about this vital aspect of physical therapy and its impact on patient care.   Time Stamps:  [00:01:51] Gait analysis and biomechanics. [00:07:28] Gait analysis essentials. [00:08:35] Observational gait analysis effectiveness. [00:12:38] Correlating patient goals with analysis. [00:18:01] Functional assessment in treatment plans. [00:22:39] Patient confidence and gait analysis. [00:24:56] Gait speed as vital sign. [00:31:15] Gait analysis using smartphones. [00:34:40] Monitoring patients in real world. [00:38:45] Importance of mobility in health.   More About Patrick Tarnowski, PT, MBA: As Chief Commercial Officer at OneStep, Pat is accountable for the company's US market entry through strategic provider partnerships. His deep healthcare experience as a leader in health plans, health systems, medical devices, startups and digital care delivery support and enable OneStep's growth and scale. As an entrepreneur, Pat has successfully launched and scaled care delivery companies, digital solutions that focused on health and wellbeing, disease management and virtual care and worked with providers to achieve success in value-based payment models. He received his degree in physical therapy from Boston University and his master's in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. A lifelong learner, Pat has also held several academic appointments and is a grant reviewer for the National Science Foundation's SBIR seed fund and served as an Industry Mentor for their I-Corp Innovation program. He has been the principal investigator in numerous clinical studies and is the Vice President of Professional Practice of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association's and the Minnesota Cancer Alliance Steering Committee. Pat lives in Minneapolis with his family, dog Maizey and is a committed outdoors enthusiast and endurance athlete.   Resources from this Episode: One Step Website Pat on LinkedIn   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Front Desk @ Jane Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

An observational outline of Isaiah 41

An observational outline of Isaiah 41

Study of pediatric appendicitis scores and management strategies: A prospective observational feasibility study by SAEM

Study of pediatric appendicitis scores and management strategies: A prospective observational feasibility study by SAEM

Martin Lopez Corredoira is a physicist, philosopher, author, and playwright who has written extensively on the issues with standard cosmological theories, the role of science in society, and a number of short biographies of key figures in the history of science. He is both a theoretical and observational cosmologist, and we sit down with him for a conversation about what it would take for a theory like the Big Bang to finally come undone. In the course of our talk, we narrow down the list of substantive criticisms of the standard model, lay out the reasons to be optimistic, and find that there's actually a decent community of dissenting scholars that are doing everything they can to lay the groundwork for the revolution that's coming down the pipes in the wake of the James Webb Space Telescope. DEMYSTICON 2025 ANNUAL MEETING IN PORTUGAL!!! June 12-16: https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025 PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/ AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98 SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci (00:00) Go! (00:04:31) Big Bang Theory and Its Cultural Resonance (00:07:28) Key Discoveries in Support of the Standard Model (00:13:48) Challenges in Falsifying Cosmological Theories (00:20:55) Core Assumptions in Cosmological Theories (00:29:11) Institutional Pragmatism (00:36:12) Funding and Scientific Orthodoxy (00:47:27) Community for Alternative Thinkers (01:00:07) Advancements in Astronomy Technologies (01:09:55) Determining the Age of the Universe (01:14:46) Standard Candles and Measurement Challenges (01:25:58) Observational limitations (01:46:07) Innovations and Constraints (01:52:17) Rethinking Information Access (02:08:30) The Future of Science and Intellectual Pursuits #cosmology, #alternativetheories, #bigbangtheory, #astronomy, #philosophyofscience, #jameswebb, #cosmicquestions, #theoreticalphysics, #alternativecosmology, #astrophysics, #cosmicmicrowavebackground, #darkmatter, #scienceandphilosophy, #philosophypodcast, #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

About 20% of women experience depression while they are pregnant, and untreated depression has been associated with increased rates of adverse birth outcomes and complications. In this podcast, Julia J. Rucklidge, PhD, of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, discusses nutrition, pregnancy, and mental health in detail with psychiatrist and Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology (JCP) Digital Editor Dr. Julia Ann Koretski. Dr. Rucklidge is the senior author of the article “Broad-Spectrum Micronutrients or Antidepressants for Antenatal Depression: Effect on Maternal and Infant Birth Outcomes in an Observational Secondary Analysis of NUTRIMUM,” which is published in the January-February 2025 issue of JCP. The article reports the outcomes of a randomized clinical trial in which women with depressive symptoms were randomized to receive daily micronutrients or a placebo for 12 weeks during their pregnancy. As reported by Dr. Rucklidge and her colleagues, the micronutrients used to alleviate depression in pregnancy may mitigate negative effects of depression on birth outcomes and have more favorable birth outcomes compared with antidepressants.

About 20% of women experience depression while they are pregnant, and untreated depression has been associated with increased rates of adverse birth outcomes and complications. In this podcast, Julia J. Rucklidge, PhD, of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, discusses nutrition, pregnancy, and mental health in detail with psychiatrist and Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology (JCP) Digital Editor Dr. Julia Ann Koretski. Dr. Rucklidge is the senior author of the article “Broad-Spectrum Micronutrients or Antidepressants for Antenatal Depression: Effect on Maternal and Infant Birth Outcomes in an Observational Secondary Analysis of NUTRIMUM,” which is published in the January-February 2025 issue of JCP. The article reports the outcomes of a randomized clinical trial in which women with depressive symptoms were randomized to receive daily micronutrients or a placebo for 12 weeks during their pregnancy. As reported by Dr. Rucklidge and her colleagues, the micronutrients used to alleviate depression in pregnancy may mitigate negative effects of depression on birth outcomes and have more favorable birth outcomes compared with antidepressants.

An episode that breaks the mold!Here's what's to come in this episode: * We kick off this episode by discussing Courtney Love and her candid acknowledgment of her autism in a 1994 Rolling Stone interview. While she's open about her experiences, some of her language is problematic—for instance, referring to non-speaking autism as "introverted."* However, we delve into how many of the judgments and perceptions surrounding Courtney Love may be rooted in ableism, influenced by her autism diagnosis.* We explore the inherent connection between musical subcultures and autism, highlighting how these spaces can become a refuge for those who feel ostracized elsewhere.* Next, we dive into the powerful intersection between punk ethos and neurodivergence, unpacking how these two worlds resonate deeply with shared values and traits. Punk celebrates nonconformity, rejecting the rigid societal expectations and hierarchies that often marginalize neurodivergent individuals. It embraces the idea that standing up for what you believe in—no matter how unconventional—is a strength, not a flaw.* This ethos aligns with the autistic experience of navigating a world that frequently misunderstands or undervalues difference. Punk fosters a sense of belonging by creating a community for misfits—a safe haven for those who've been excluded or overlooked in more traditional spaces. In this way, punk and neurodivergence together challenge norms, celebrate authenticity, and amplify the voices of those too often silenced.* Realizing you are neurodivergent doesn't erase your punk identity—it deepens it. Subculture isn't just about aligning with a particular music scene or fashion; it's a gateway to discovering and embracing your most authentic self.* We also discuss how loud music, often a hallmark of punk, can be soothing and sensory-stimulating for many of us on the autism spectrum.* Punk and punk-era band names are often defined by connotations of violence, aggression, sex, fetishism, turmoil, and eruption, with many even referencing disability. This rebellious language reflects the feelings of being "othered"—a sensation that resonates deeply with the autistic experience. Just as punk challenges societal norms and embraces marginalization, the association with disability within punk culture highlights how both the neurodivergent community and the subculture at large confront rejection, discrimination, and the struggle to be understood.* Punk intertwines with the refusal to be seen through the neurotypical lens, rejecting the pressure to conform to societal expectations. It's about resisting the influence of outside forces and voices that seek to define who you are, instead embracing self-expression and authenticity on your own terms.* We also discuss how body modifications, like tattoos and piercings, play into this idea of reclaiming autonomy and defying societal norms. For many in the punk and neurodivergent communities, these mods serve as a powerful way to express individuality, resist outside judgment, and celebrate personal identity on their own terms.* We discuss how autism is often framed through neurotypical-centric lenses, such as infantilization, pity, and the "superhero" trope, which limit our agency and self-expression. Punk, however, challenges these narratives by reclaiming our power and refusing to let society define or diminish us.* Punk embraces an anti-aesthetic that celebrates imperfections, rejecting the need for polished or conventional beauty standards. This ties directly to autism, as both challenge societal expectations of "perfection" and instead embrace authenticity, quirks, and individuality.* The culture of punk is, at its core, authenticity without apology—and that's exactly what autistic people desire: spaces and cultures where they can be their true selves without the need to mask or conform.“When I talk about being introverted, I was diagnosed autistic. At an early age, I would not speak. Then I simply bloomed. My first visit to a psychiatrist was when I was like three. Observational therapy, TM for Tots, you name it, I've been there.” - Courtney Love (the one and only!!)“You [an autistic person] can't just go into a space and say, ‘yes, I am perfectly at home here.'” No, you have to change it to fit your needs. And that's fairly punk, because punk doesn't show up and say, ‘yes, this is acceptable.' No, we are going to rage against the machine.” - Matt“Yes, we want you, you misfit toys, to fit in perfectly here. You are a part of our merry band of autistics and you are perfect just the way you are.” - Angela“Yes, punk is saying we are different and that's enough, like we are enough and this f*****g sucks at the same time. It's not saying, like, ‘fix me', necessarily. It's saying, ‘this is my identity.'” - Angela Did you notice the connection between punk, subculture, and the autistic experience? In today's episode, we explore how punk's defiance and authenticity reflect the autistic spirit. Thanks for tuning in! Share your thoughts on the conversation in the comments, and use #AutisticCultureCatch to connect with fellow listeners on social media. Which parts of the punk ethos resonated most with you?Resources:Rolling Stone article where Courtney comes out - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/courtney-love-life-without-kurt-81520/Interview with Courtney where she talks about her diagnosis Autisticasfxxk - Raise your middle finger to neuronormativity!

We conclude our observational outline of Isaiah 40

We conclude our observational outline of Isaiah 40

We work to create and observational outline of Isaiah 40

We work to create and observational outline of Isaiah 40

Summary In this episode, Bronwen Williams discusses the principles of Motivational Interviewing, emphasizing the importance of respectful conversations and understanding the fixing reflex. The conversation explores the stages of change, the role of self-efficacy, and how to navigate identity shifts during change. The hosts and Bronwen also discuss strategies for supporting individuals in making changes, particularly in the context of animal welfare, and the significance of observational learning in inspiring change. Takeaways Motivational Interviewing fosters respectful conversations. The fixing reflex can hinder change efforts. Ambivalence is a common experience when considering change. Support and accountability are key in the change process. Understanding identity is crucial when navigating change. Scenario planning can help visualize potential outcomes. Self-efficacy influences the ability to make lasting changes. Pre-contemplation requires a gentle approach to conversation. Observational learning can inspire change in others. Change is a journey that requires patience and understanding. Buy Bronwen's book Practical Human Behaviour Change for Animal Health and Welfare Listen to Meta's Tedx Talk Saving Our World with One Welfare Education Watch Karen's webinar for Equitopia The benefits of tracking and monitoring horse welfare Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 07:48 The Origins and Principles of Motivational Interviewing 10:57 The Role of the Fixing Reflex in Conversations 13:33 Understanding Ambivalence in Change 16:31 Navigating Identity and Change 19:28 Scenario Planning and Change Management 22:14 Stages of Change Model Explained 25:31 Recognizing Slips and Maintaining Change 28:23 Supporting Change in Group Settings 31:12 The Importance of Self-Efficacy in Change 34:06 Modeling Behavior and Influencing Change 36:56 Conclusion and Key Takeaways 41:29 Building Self-Efficacy for Change 42:28 Supporting Others in Making Changes 45:27 The Role of Information in Change 49:23 Navigating Pre-Contemplation Stages 53:24 Conversations About Change 55:10 The Journey of Writing a Book 01:00:17 Who Can Benefit from Motivational Interviewing? 01:04:09 The Importance of Connection and Kindness

In this episode, host Dianne A. Allen delves into the theme of empowerment for gifted and neurodivergent individuals. She shares strategies for embracing uniqueness, enhancing self-empowerment, and navigating societal challenges. Dianne offers practical advice on listening more, moving in silence, effective time management, grounding oneself, and showing respect through observation. Through personal anecdotes, she encourages listeners to step into their authority and embrace their true selves unapologetically. The episode serves as a powerful reminder to honor one's uniqueness and cultivate empowerment through self-care and respectful observation. Episode Points - Empowerment for gifted and neurodivergent individuals - Embracing uniqueness and self-empowerment - Strategies for effective listening and communication - The concept of "moving in silence" for personal decision-making - Importance of time management and setting realistic goals - Grounding practices for inner peace and nervous system regulation - Observational skills and the value of patience in understanding situations - Maintaining healthy boundaries and self-respect - Encouragement to step into one's authority unapologetically - Cultivating confidence and clarity in navigating societal challenges   Check out Dianne's new book: Someone Gets Me: How Intensely Sensitive People Can Thrive in an Insensitive World You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/ For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868 Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/  

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Bobby tackles the often perplexing world of health headlines. From bold claims about intermittent fasting to the benefits of wearing socks to bed, he breaks down how to evaluate these headlines critically. With nine key questions to ask about a headline, insights into the hierarchy of evidence, and two practical examples, Dr. Bobby provides listeners with tools to discern fact from fiction in health journalism.And, your Health Type influences how you might use information.  Take the Health QuizJoin the Mastermind Workshop Waitlist here:  the Live Long and Well JumpstartKey Topics Covered:Understanding Health Headlines:Should you believe a health headline?  How do you decide whether it is likely to be true, or not adequately based upon evidence?Common examples of sensational headlines and their flaws.Nine Essential Questions to Evaluate Headlines:Is the article published in a reputable outlet by a science writer?Was the headline based on actual scientific studies or just an expert's opinion?Is the study published in a peer-reviewed journal, or was it just presented at a meeting?What journal was it published in, and what is its impact factor?Who conducted the study, and where?How large was the study population?What type of study was it? (Randomized controlled trial vs. observational vs. model-based.)Was there an editorial discussing the study's limitations?Does the headline sound "too good to be true"?Hierarchy of Evidence:From most likely credible to least likelycredible:Meta-analyses.Randomized controlled trials (RCTs).Observational studies.Case series.Expert guidelines.Individual expert opinions.Explanation of each and when to trust them.Examples of Health Studies:Intermittent Fasting and Heart Risk: Why the headline about a 91% increased risk of death was flawed.Meal Replacement Shakes: Insights from a Chinese randomized trial and its limitations.The Problem of Data Manipulation (P-Hacking):How over-analysis of databases can lead to misleading conclusions.The importance of recognizing correlation vs. causation in studies.Takeaways for Listeners:Use the 9 Questions Framework to critically evaluate health headlines and articles.Understand that the type of study (e.g., RCT vs. observational) significantly impacts its credibility.Remember that sensational headlines often oversimplify or distort study findings.Stay skeptical of small studies or ones with vague methodologies.Engage with Dr. Bobby:Have a confusing health headline you'd like Dr. Bobby to analyze? Send it in!Take the health type quiz at DrBobbyLiveLongAndWell.com to better understand how your approach to wellness influences your perception of health information.Don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on the association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, including insights from imaging, observational, and genetic data.

Was man teilweise über Vitamin D hört, klingt fast zu schön, um wahr zu sein. Andererseits deuten hunderte verschiedener Forschungsarbeiten darauf hin, dass Vitamin D zur Vorbeugung einer Reihe von Krankheiten beitragen kann – darunter Osteoporose, Depression, Autoimmun- und Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen. Ärzte empfehlen es. Gesundheits- und Fitnesspodcaster sprechen darüber. Vielleicht geht Dir sogar Deine Lieblingstante damit auf die Nerven. Bei all dem Hype ist die Frage berechtigt: "Solltest Du Vitamin D einnehmen?" Hier sind die Antworten – und die neuesten Fakten über ein faszinierendes Vitamin, das ein wahrer Verwandlungskünstler ist. ____________ *WERBUNG: KoRoDrogerie.de: 5% Ermäßigung auf alles mit dem Code „FMM“ beim Checkout. ____________ Ressourcen zur Folge: Literatur: Ratgeber Nahrungsergänzung – Mark Maslow (kostenlos auf MarathonFitness) Blut: Die Geheimnisse unseres flüssigen Organs* – Ulrich Strunz (Heyne) Vitamin D* – Uwe Gröber, Michael F. Holick (Wissenschaftl. Verlagsgesellschaft) Blutuntersuchung (Selbsttest): Vitamin D Test* von Medivere Präparate: D-Form 2.000 K2+* von FormMed D-Form 2.000 K2+ vegan* von FormMed ____________

For most people, data science is synonymous with machine learning, and many see the role of the data scientist as simply being to build predictive models. Yet, predictive analytics can only get you so far. Predicting what will happen next is great, but what good is knowing the future if you don't know how to change it?That's where causal analytics can help. However, causal inference is rarely taught as part of traditional prediction-centric data science training. Where it is taught, though, is in the social sciences.In this episode, Joanne Rodrigues joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss how techniques drawn from the social sciences, in particular, causal inference, can be combined with data science techniques to give data scientists the ability to understand and change consumer behaviour at scale.Guest BioJoanne Rodrigues is an experienced data scientist with master's degrees in mathematics, political science and demography. She is the author of Product Analytics: Applied Data Science Techniques for Actionable Consumer Insights and the founder of health technology company ClinicPriceCheck.com.Highlights(00:49) Combining social sciences with data science(02:01) Joanne's journey from social sciences to data science(04:15) Understanding causal inference(07:40) Real-world applications of causal inference(12:22) Challenges in causal inference(19:41) Correlation vs. causation in data science(26:12) Operationalising randomness in experiments(27:16) Observational experiments vs. medical trials(27:47) Designing experiments with existing data(28:50) Challenges in natural experiments(29:55) Ethical considerations in experimentation(31:50) Qualitative frameworks in causal inference(35:58) Integrating causal inference with machine learning(38:59) Common techniques in causal inference(41:02) Marketing causal inference to management(43:48) Ethical implications of predictive modelling(48:08) Final advice for data scientistsLinksConnect with Joanne on LinkedInJoanne's websiteConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

Genevieve Hayes Consulting Episode 47: Leveraging Causal Inference to Drive Business Value in Data Science For most people, data science is synonymous with machine learning, and many see the role of the data scientist as simply being to build predictive models. Yet, predictive analytics can only get you so far. Predicting what will happen next is great, but what good is knowing the future if you don't know how to change it?That's where causal analytics can help. However, causal inference is rarely taught as part of traditional prediction-centric data science training. Where it is taught, though, is in the social sciences.In this episode, Joanne Rodrigues joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss how techniques drawn from the social sciences, in particular, causal inference, can be combined with data science techniques to give data scientists the ability to understand and change consumer behaviour at scale. Guest Bio Joanne Rodrigues is an experienced data scientist with master’s degrees in mathematics, political science and demography. She is the author of Product Analytics: Applied Data Science Techniques for Actionable Consumer Insights and the founder of health technology company ClinicPriceCheck.com. Highlights (00:49) Combining social sciences with data science(02:01) Joanne’s journey from social sciences to data science(04:15) Understanding causal inference(07:40) Real-world applications of causal inference(12:22) Challenges in causal inference(19:41) Correlation vs. causation in data science(26:12) Operationalising randomness in experiments(27:16) Observational experiments vs. medical trials(27:47) Designing experiments with existing data(28:50) Challenges in natural experiments(29:55) Ethical considerations in experimentation(31:50) Qualitative frameworks in causal inference(35:58) Integrating causal inference with machine learning(38:59) Common techniques in causal inference(41:02) Marketing causal inference to management(43:48) Ethical implications of predictive modelling(48:08) Final advice for data scientists Links Connect with Joanne on LinkedInJoanne’s website Connect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE The post Episode 47: Leveraging Causal Inference to Drive Business Value in Data Science first appeared on Genevieve Hayes Consulting and is written by Dr Genevieve Hayes.

I have been exploring the benefits of Observational Touch in my work. I wanted to share some of my experience so far and what I think is happening when we do this. I think this is a very powerful form of touch. 

Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).How schools have turned off millions of kids from loving reading. “We escaped a train wreck because of my son”Balanced Literacy 3-cueing. Explicit and systematic way to sound out words. Kenneth Goodman - founder of whole language, which is what balanced literacy is based on. Observational study on how children learn to read. National Reading Panel - convened by congress in late 1990s. Emily Hanford - Sold a Story PodcastWhy don't we have computers teaching our kids to read. Kids just press buttons.Teaching a child to read is remarkably easyTeaching a child who has been taught incorrectly to read is not easy. Samuel Orton - Orton Gillingham method of teaching reading. Is it the child, or is it us? Phonemic awareness is not an inheritable trait, it's a skill that can be taught. Do you teach or let the child discover on their own? Teach the basic skillsSteps To ReadingPlease add your bio here: Today, Irene Daria is a cognitive developmental psychologist and reading tutor to the stars, including the children of Kate Winslet, Tom Brady and Cate Blanchett. At the time of this story, she was a graduate student and "just" a mom thrilled that her son had been accepted to one of the most esteemed schools in Manhattan. Sure that he was on the path to a venerable education, she did not listen when her 5-year-old told her that he-like millions of other children-was not being taught how to read in school.An entire, very painful school year passed before Eric got her to realize he was right. Follow along as Daria begins a perplexing but ultimately empowering journey to save his academic life. She finds herself pitted against well-intentioned teachers and administrators she would have loved to trust if only they weren't so misinformed. The more Daria tries to get the school to see that it-like tens of thousands of other schools across the country is teaching reading all wrong, the more the school insists there is something wrong with her child and not with its teaching.Although / Didn't Believe Him is about a disturbing topic, it is a joy to read. Its pages overflow with the tenderness and love a mother has for her child and the trust a child has that his mother will make everything right. In addition to sharing her personal story, Daria takes you behind closed doors at a top-rated school to witness how flawed teaching methods are causing millions of kids to struggle with reading. You will see how a child's struggles in school affect the entire family. In an entertaining who-dun-it way, you will learn about the horrifying history of reading instruction in our country and the absurd way reading is currently being taught in many schools.In the end, simply by going on this life-altering journey with Daria and her son, you will learn how to teach a child to read and will be empowered to set any child on the path to becoming a proficient reader. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Journal Club with Dr. Ray Iezzi: To peel or not to peel ILMs during ERM surgery, the PEELING study, and findings of the NIGHT study for patients with Choroideremia We discuss two articles today with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi: Pros and cons of internal limiting membrane peeling during epiretinal membrane surgery: a randomised clinical trial with microperimetry (PEELING) | British Journal of Ophthalmology (bmj.com) and A Prospective, Observational, Non-interventional Clinical Study of Participants With Choroideremia: The NIGHT Study - ScienceDirect   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Nursing doubts, published by dynomight on August 30, 2024 on LessWrong. If you ask the internet if breastfeeding is good, you will soon learn that YOU MUST BREASTFEED because BREAST MILK = OPTIMAL FOOD FOR BABY. But if you look for evidence, you'll discover two disturbing facts. First, there's no consensus about why breastfeeding is good. I've seen experts suggest at least eight possible mechanisms: 1. Formula can't fully reproduce the complex blend of fats, proteins and sugars in breast milk. 2. Formula lacks various bio-active things in breast milk, like antibodies, white blood cells, oligosaccharides, and epidermal growth factor. 3. If local water is unhealthy, then the mother's body acts as a kind of "filter". 4. Breastfeeding may have psychological/social benefits, perhaps in part by releasing oxytocin in the mother. 5. Breastfeeding decreases fertility, meaning the baby may get more time before resources are redirected to a younger sibling. 6. Breastfeeding may help mothers manage various post-birth health issues? 7. Infants are often given formula while lying on their backs, which might lead to fluid buildup in the ears and thus temporary hearing loss during a critical development period? 8. Breastfeeding is cheaper?? Second, the evidence for breastfeeding is overwhelmingly observational: It's not based on experiments, but rather looking at the existing population and "observing" that breastfeeding is correlated with having mildly fewer infections (of many kinds) and slightly lower obesity. It may also be correlated with better outcomes in terms of allergies, diabetes, lymphoma, colitis, Crohn's disease, or later IQ. Observational evidence is disturbing because correlations are bad. Even if breastfeeding did nothing, people think it's good, so the same parents who breastfeed more tend to have higher socioeconomic status and provide lots of other goodies too. Babies that wear baby Rolex watches are probably healthier on average. But that's because their parents are rich, not because Rolexes are good for you. Could breastfeeding be like that? Of course, experts are aware of this issue. They try to compensate for it by "controlling" for upstream variables. The most-cited meta-analysis on breastfeeding and IQ collected 18 papers that each controlled for different things, like parental education, social status, or how much social interaction the baby got. The control variables seemed to matter a lot: Among studies that… Breastfeeding associated with a… Did not control for maternal IQ 4.1 IQ point increase Controlled for maternal IQ 2.6 IQ point increase But what about paternal IQ? Might smarter dads convince mothers to breastfeed more? What if you forgot to control for something, or your data was noisy, or the relationship is nonlinear? (What if smarter babies manipulate their mothers into breastfeeding more?) If any of that happens, then correlations will probably exaggerate the causal impact of breastfeeding. So there's been a small movement in recent years to push back against Big Nurse, to argue that, despite the public health messaging, there is no clear evidence that breastfeeding is beneficial. (See Stuart Richie at Science Fictions or Emily Oster at Five Thirty Eight or The Guardian for good versions of this argument.) Naturally, I am sympathetic. Down with groupthink! Down with control variables! Down with putting so much pressure on mothers based on weak evidence! Except… Imagine you just gave birth on a desert island - one that for some reason has an unlimited supply of formula. You're considering breastfeeding your baby, but you can't read any studies. What should you do? Well, there's an obvious evolutionary argument. Maybe the epidermal growth factor and obscure mix of fats in breast milk are crucial. Or maybe they aren't. But they're probably not bad...

What makes an excellent leader? Today my guest shares why he believes that leaders who develop their empathy and emotional intelligence are not just better leaders – they become excellent leaders. An excellent leader looks after their own wellbeing by looking after the wellbeing of the people they lead. Markus van Alphen is a leadership psychologist, author, teacher, trainer, organizational consultant, counselor and restorative practitioner. Today, Markus and I talk about what a leadership psychologist does, what is observational listening, and how it enables leaders to be more empathetic to create psychological safety, reduce burnout, and increase engagement. He shares what makes an excellent leader - and how they never need to motivate anyone! We chat about why leadership is not viewed as a standalone skill, the link between leadership excellence and corporate social responsibility, the impact of toxic leadership on your bottom line, and how to really change a culture by starting with yourself as a role model. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.com Key Takeaways:Your shareholders are stakeholders, but they are only one of the stakeholders. Make sure you consider all of your stakeholders in your leadership practices. People often struggle in conversations because they're too often in their heads and trying to plan the conversation within themselves, not participate in the conversation. As the leader, you do not always have to have (or give) the answer to every question. Encourage collaboration in your team by demonstrating that with them. This will help to empower them and help your team learn the skills to solve the next challenges going forward. "People are always motivated. I don't even believe that you, as a leader, need to motivate your people. I believe it's about finding out what motivates them." — Markus van AlphenEpisode References: Markus' free course form The Excellent Leadership series: https://excellent-leader.com/start-the-free-course-straightaway/The Empathy Edge: Colin Hunter: Disruptive Leadership and Being More Wrong: https://red-slice.com/the-empathy-edge/colin-hunter-disruptive-leadership-and-being-more-wrong/ From Our Partner (keep through 1/31/25):Download the 2024 Ninth Annual State of Workplace Empathy study from Businessolver: www.businessolver.com/edge Discover more valuable content from Businessolver on The Benefits Pulse vodcast: www.businessolver.com/benefits-pulse About Markus van Alphen, Director, Excellent LeaderMarkus is a leadership psychologist, author, teacher, trainer, organizational consultant, counselor and restorative practitioner. He is an authority on empathy, emotional intelligence, and well-being. Markus has a master's degree in Psychology from the University of Amsterdam and a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Cape Town. As a thought leader, he introduces the term Observational Listening, a theme he has written several books about, including The Excellent Leader and The More Excellent Leader.Connect with Markus van Alphen:Bureau the Excellent Organisation: https://Excellent-Leader.com X: https://twitter.com/MarkusvanAlphen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusvanalphen/ Join the community and discover what empathy can do for you: http://red-slice.comPRE-SALE SPECIAL! Pre-order 1 to 99 copies of Maria's new book, The Empathy Dilemma for your leaders, exec team, (or yourself?!) and GET 30%! https://bit.ly/TEDSpecialPresale Offer ends August 27, 2024! Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaAchieve radical success putting empathy into action with Businessolver. Techlology with heart, powered by people. https://www.businessolver.com/edge

Research about menopause right now is finally beginning to really get its moment. Or is it? What's something you can trust? And what's stated as “science-based” or “science-backed”? What can you trust and what should you question? Think of this as a crash course in Research 101. In fact, I think that was a required course my first semester in grad school. The content is as important or more today when you have influencers talking about studies, in fact sponsoring their own to back up their products. You see both experts and influencers on line and are left to sort out one from the other yourself. Questions We Answer in this Episode: How to know if a source is credible? [00:36:00] What determines a peer-reviewed journal? [00:18:50] Are all studies on PubMed or Science Direct peer-reviewed? [00:36:00] Are all studies from Google Scholar (AI) peer-reviewed? [00:37:00] What makes some research studies better than others? [00:04:50] In short this will be a bit like a vocabulary lesson so you can filter news regarding research about menopause for yourself. The  spoiler alert is this: the gold standard in health research are those that are interventional, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. In the planning stages and then results and discussion these things will be considered and determined: Reliability is at least 3 independent experiments giving the same results. Relevant to you with subjects just like you. Recency is often within the last 10 years with exception Validity is about how well findings apply to those not in the study. (discussion is about communicating things that may interfere with it being applicable to a diagnosis or a protocol or treatment) Confidence level aiming at 95% confidence level requires a result across a large number of subjects to show it Sample size A good maximum sample size is often around 10% of the population, as long as it doesn't exceed 1,000 people. At least 100 subjects. Larger than 30, less than 500. The answers vary considerably. What you should expect: Written for professionals Authors names and a contact included Bibliography included Peer-reviewed journal How do you know if it's a peer-reviewed journal? Go to the journal (not the article to find out). The journal website includes information for authors about the publication process. A board of experts review and evaluate before acceptance for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Two Additional Terms to Know Regarding Research About Menopause Qualitative - descriptive is more loosely gathered data that might be polls or surveys and interpreting the responses without giving a percentage. This might also come from a review of literature which isn't actually conducting a study but is reviewing a pool of studies to seek common denominators about the research methods and results. Quantitative - based on numbers and is going to result in for instance a percent of muscle lost on average each decade, or over 80% of women describe libido issues. Mixed -  including both There are many types of studies starting with observational and interventional. Observational studies look at what effects habits, beliefs or events affect certain outcomes. For instance, a study that reported an association between increased meat eating and cancer. However, the study was conducted based on a survey where participation was compensated. Participants in such studies may be motivated by the ease of collecting $20 for reporting their habits but might be consuming hot dogs and bologna and Spam, unlike you who are choosing other options that are organic, grass-fed and finished wild options. The headlines? Satisfy a great need by the media to get views, clicks and engagement. Interventional studies, just as it sounds, provide some kind of imposed change to subjects. For instance, providing an example on research about menopause, a study published in Obesity on post menopausal women in a weight loss program divided groups into long sleepers vs short sleepers. They compared results from the change in sleep while other conditions (eating and exercise) were controlled. Though this may not fall directly under current research about menopause, a recently published study in JAMA in July 2024 found older adults (av age 71) who lifted heavy weights for 1 year retained their strength for 4 years while those doing moderate weight training did not. This was a randomized longitudinal study. Types of Research About Menopause Longitudinal vs Cross sectional Looking at the same co-hort over time checking in periodically to see what results occur vs look at different segments of the population one time. In research about menopause, perhaps none is more well-known than The Nurses Health Study. It is a longitudinal observational study looking at the effects of certain habits over time. Some of Dr Loren Fishman's studies on 12 yoga poses have been longitudinal studies showing increase in bone density over time. Some also were retrospective looking back at what happened in women who had done yoga more than every other day. New studies that would take specific poses and see which of those were most beneficial would be prospective, or  going forward in time. Active treatment vs placebo studies are where all receive the treatment vs some subjects receive the actual drug or treatment and others receive a placebo sugar pill. Sometimes this is an exercise intervention. Where the actual protocol tested is resistance training exercise and the placebo also does resistance training but without protocol Control group means that a subset group does not have the treatment or follow protocol. For instance in Fishman's studies an experimental group would have done the yoga poses and a control group was also post menopausal but did not do the yoga poses. Open vs Blind/Double Blind: everyone knows who is in which group (experimental, placebo or control) vs subjects or researchers don't know vs neither researchers nor subjects know which is which. Randomized control vs case control References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6188693/#:~:text=The validity of a research,associations%2C interventions%2C and diagnosis. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2821225 Other Episodes You Might Like: Living Longer is NOT the Goal: Research on Longevity: https://www.flippingfifty.com/living-longer/ Science that Makes Exercise Essential for Menopause Health: https://www.flippingfifty.com/exercise-essential-for-menopause-health/ Boost Weight Loss with Exercise and Eating Timing: Science Studies: https://www.flippingfifty.com/boost-weight-loss-with-exercise-and-eating-timing-science-studies/ Resources: Hot Not Bothered Challenge: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hot-not-bothered-challenge-2023/ Stronger: https://www.flippingfifty.com/get-stronger/

N Engl J Med 2011;364:1607-1616Background: The three pivotal trials of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) we previously reviewed, largely included patients with normal left ventricular function. Observational studies suggested that CABG improved survival over medical therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and systolic heart failure.Cardiology Trial's Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure (STICH) trial sought to test the hypothesis that CABG reduces mortality in patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular systolic dysfunction.Of note, the STICH had two hypotheses: medical therapy vs CABG (hypothesis 1) or CABG vs CABG plus surgical ventricular reconstruction (hypothesis 2) “patients in all arms received medical therapy according to the guidelines at that time”. In this review we focus on hypothesis 1. We are also reporting the 5-year results of STICH since that was the primary intended follow up time.Patients: Eligible patients had coronary artery disease that was amenable to surgery and left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less. Patients were excluded if they had recent myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock within 72 hours of randomization, life expectancy

How would my body react if we didn't consume caffeine for 30 days? We've been drinking coffee every day for 12 years. We tested it and here are our observational results! What's a variable you'd be interested in experimenting with? Rich Hebron website

This week, please join author Rachel Lampert as she discusses the article "Vigorous Exercise in Patients with the Congenital Long-QT Syndrome: Results of the Prospective, Observational, Multinational, LIVE-LQTS Study.” For the episode transcript, visit:  https://www.ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/podcast.20240809.114150

Subscribe, Rate, & Review Future Fossils on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts✨ About This EpisodeThis week on Future Fossils we speak with Helané Wahbeh (LinkedIn), Director of Research at The Institute of Noetic Sciences, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, and author of over ninety peer-reviewed publications as well as the book The Science of Channeling. Our main course: a recent review in Frontiers of Psychology entitled, “What if consciousness is not an emergent property of the brain? Observational and empirical challenges to materialistic models”. In this conversation we take a thirty-thousand foot view of the history and future of the science of consciousness, the socioeconomic impediments to unflinching consciousness research, and the overwhelming weight of transcultural experience that make this such a promising domain for fundamental investigation.Enjoy, and thanks for listening!✨ Support This Work• Become a patron on Substack or Patreon• Buy original paintings and prints or commission new work• Buy the books we discuss from my Bookshop.org reading list• Help me find backing for my next big project Humans On The Loop• Join the conversation on Discord in the Holistic Technology & Wise Innovation and Future Fossils servers• Make one-off donations at @futurefossils on Venmo, $manfredmacx on CashApp, or @michaelgarfield on PayPal• Buy the show's music on Bandcamp — intro “Olympus Mons” from the Martian Arts EP & outro “Sonnet A” from the Double-Edged Sword EP✨ Related EpisodesDig into an extensive back catalog of consciousness-research-flavored episodes (psi phenomena, non-ordinary states, psychedelic neuroscience, oracular praxes, time and consciousness, etc.) at the Future Fossils Consciousness Research Spotify playlist or through the following Substack links:03 Tony Vigorito05 Mitch Schultz20 Joanna Harcourt-Smith27 Niles Heckman and Rak Razam30 Becca Tarnas37 The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo45 Kerri Welch57 Conner Habib and Mitch Mignano58 Shane Mauss69 Tim Freke78 Archan Nair88 Dennis McKenna99 Erik Davis100 The Teafaerie103 Tricia Eastman112 Mitsuaki Chi113 Sean Esbjörn-Hargens117 Eric Wargo119 Jeremy Johnson124 Norman Katz125A Stuart Kauffman (patrons only)126 Phil Ford and J.F. Martel127 Cory Allen131 Jessica Nielson and Link Swanson132 Erik Davis150 Sean Esbjörn-Hargens156 Stuart Davis170 The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo171 Eric Wargo176 Sophie Strand and Richard Doyle and Sam Gandy179 Scout Wiley 186 Solo: A Manifesto for Weird Science218 Neil Theise222 Andrés Goméz Emilsson This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

Interview with Kathryn T. Shahwan, MD, author of Standardizing Retrospective Observational Research in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Expert Panel Guidelines from ITSCC. Hosted by Adewole S. Adamson, MD, MPP. Related Content: Standardizing Retrospective Observational Research in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Contributor: Travis Barlock MD Educational Pearls: Recent study assessed outcomes after ROSC with epinephrine vs. norepinephrine Observational multicenter study from 2011-2018 285 patients received epineprhine and 481 received norepinephrine Epinephrine was associated with an increase in all-cause mortality (primary outcome) Odds ratio 2.6; 95%CI 1.4-4.7; P = 0.002 Higher cardiovascular mortality (secondary outcome) Higher proportion of unfavorable neurological outcome (secondary outcome) Norepinephrine is the vasopressor of choice in post-cardiac arrest care References Bougouin W, Slimani K, Renaudier M, et al. Epinephrine versus norepinephrine in cardiac arrest patients with post-resuscitation shock. Intensive Care Med. 2022;48(3):300-310. doi:10.1007/s00134-021-06608-7 Summarized by Jorge Chalit, OMSIII | Edited by Meg Joyce & Jorge Chalit  

In this episode, Pastor Jeremy Wilbanks discusses the concept of natural theology or observational theology, which is the attempt to understand God through observation of the natural world, rather than solely through divine revelation.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Eric Westman. Dr. Westman is an M.D. and a Master's-level statistician. He explains how researchers often manipulate data reports by misleadingly presenting information. He also explains the difference between absolute risk and relative risk and how it can be used for this purpose. Observational studies can also misleadingly present information because they cannot prove causation. Many recent studies in the news demonizing red meat and fasting were observational self-reported studies. These studies involve a person recalling what they ate days, weeks, and even months ago! What's the purpose of observational studies if they can't prove causation? Observational studies are known as “hypothesis-generating studies," so they generate a hypothesis for a formal experiment. One of the most recent misleading studies, the Stanford twin experiment, gained popularity on Netflix. The study had several flaws and was funded by a plant-based organization to promote a plant-based diet. The School of Public Health at Harvard University is researching nutritional epidemiology using observational studies involving diet recall. These studies result in misleading associations between things like red meat and heart disease and red meat and cancer. According to Dr. Westman, nutritional epidemiology only presents weak associations and should not be regarded as fact. People come to Dr. Westman's clinic for all sorts of health problems. His clinic has a reputation for everything from improving diabetes and obesity to eliminating chronic heartburn and IBS. Dr. Westman utilizes a low-carb keto diet to help reverse many chronic health conditions. Dr. Westman aims not only to help his patients but to educate them as well! Dr. Westman created Adapt Your Life Academy, where people can take online courses on various health-related topics, including diabetes, cholesterol, protein, keto cooking, and cancer. Subscribe to Dr. Eric Westman's YouTube Channel: @adaptyourlife Check out Dr. Westman's website here: http://www.adaptyourlifeacademy.com/