Weight loss isn't complicated, but that sure as hell doesn't make it easy.

With so much (mis)information out there, we decided to talk with an expert to get the facts!

This week, Suzanne Van Wouw and I recorded a new episode with the wonderful Prof. Giles Yeo on the science behind

✅ Weight loss

✅ Obesity

✅ Nutrition

✅ and much more

Expect to learn 🧠 :

⭐Universal and science-based nutritional advice from an expert.

⭐The benefits of exercise for weight management, not weight loss.

⭐ Why calories don't count

⭐ and so much more!

We are really excited to share this episode with you!

📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕

00:00:00 Introduction Episode

00:01:45 Introduction to Giles Yeo and his Hobbies

00:03:14 Healthy Eating for Busy Scientists

00:05:29 The Misconception about Calories

00:09:17 Genetic Factors in Diet and Weight Loss

00:14:04 Challenges in Losing Weight

00:17:55 Exercise and its Role in Weight Management

00:23:13 Impact and Popularity of Weight-Loss Drugs

00:33:32 The Future of Weight Loss: Technology and Personalized Medicine

00:39:02 Balancing Food Love with Healthy Living

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🔬✨ Dive into the vibrant world of vlogging a PhD journey with Nathalie Reilly (@Life_and_Sunshine), an inspiration for aspiring scientists and PhD students everywhere! In this episode of "The Struggling Scientists," Nathalie shares the highs and lows of her unique PhD experience, offering a rare glimpse behind the lab coat. 🎓📸

Episode Highlights:

🎥 The Art of Vlogging a PhD Journey

🏄‍♀️ Balancing Academia with Personal Passions

💡 Strategies for Aspiring Academic Vloggers

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In this episode of the Struggling Scientists podcast, we're peeling back the curtain on some of the most riveting and significant moments that have recently captivated the scientific community. Join hosts Suzanne and Jayron as they delve into a mix of groundbreaking discoveries, unexpected challenges, and curious incidents that highlight the dynamic nature of science today:

❄️ The Freezer Fiasco: A staggering $47 million worth of research vanished overnight. What went wrong at one of the world's leading institutes? The details are more chilling than you think.

🐁 When AI Goes Awry: Ever seen a rat like no other? Discover what happens when artificial intelligence takes a creative license a little too far in scientific research.

🍚 The Future on Your Plate: Imagine a world where your rice is also your meat. Dive into the debate on "meat-rice" and its potential to revolutionize our food system.

📄 The Disappearing Act: Millions of scientific papers are vanishing into thin air. Find out why and what it means for the future of scientific knowledge.

🌌 Dune's Reality Check: The iconic desert planet from Dune—fact or pure fiction? Our discussion might just surprise you.

📊 The Great Hybrid Work Experiment: How has the shift to remote and hybrid work affected scientific creativity and productivity? The insights are invaluable.

Each story unfolds a layer of the incredible tapestry that is modern science, from breathtaking breakthroughs to cautionary tales that will shape the way we think about technology, nature, and ourselves.

🎧 Don't just skim the surface of these stories—join us as we dive deep into the details that matter, uncovering the truth behind the headlines.

➡️ Tune in to this week's episode of the Struggling Scientists for a journey into the heart of science's most fascinating stories. Listen now to not miss out on the adventure!