22 - About Conspiracy Theories
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
On the last episode for season 1, I spoke to Professor Karen Douglas, a Professor of Psychology for the University of Kent, all about the psychology behind conspiracy theories. What defines them? Why are they so attractive to some? What makes them gain traction? What is the best approach to deal with a friend or family member who has gone deep down the rabbit hole? This was a fascinating and very timely conversation.
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21 - About Closing the Gap
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
I am joined this week by Dr Michelle Bovill and Jessica Bennett who both work in research in Indigenous Health, to talk about Closing the Gap. What does it involve? Why is it so important? How have past injustices impacted the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today? What can non-indigenous allies do to help? This is a really important conversation for anyone wanting more of an understanding of the differing and complex healthcare needs of First Nations' People today.
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20 - About Le Tour De France
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
James Gage - an avid cycling fan, a half iron man, sports fan and mechanical engineer, who also happens to be my ridiculously good looking husband - joins me this week to chat all about Le Tour De France. The Tour is a BIG deal in our house, and James has followed it since he was a kid - I'm certain he rates the day he met Cadel Evans above our wedding day. So buckle up for the podcast debut of the man, the myth, the legend that is my Husband - James Gage.
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19 - About Fighting Cancer
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
Kelly Varidel's life was turned upside down in November 2019 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, she has undergone an intensive treatment regime, including a double mastectomy, and is now cancer free. However, the journey doesn't end there - not by a long shot.
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18 - About Being an Astronaut with Dr Andy Thomas
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
Dr Andy Thomas was the 1st Australian to fly in space as a NASA Astronaut. He completed 4 missions during his career, 1 of which involved a 141 day stay on the Russian Mir Space Station. He spent a total of 177 days in space throughout his career, including a 6.5 hour space walk, outside Mir. Dr Thomas is now retired. I spoke with Dr Thomas all about what it's like to be in space, the training, how he coped with weightlessness - we even covered space movies! I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did!
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17 - About Aboriginal Astronomy and Ecology
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
Jessie Ferrari and Jason Rimmer are both students at Melbourne University studying various aspects of Aboriginal Astronomy and Ecology of the Kulin Nation, and they joined me to share what they have learnt so far and their continued studies, under Associate Professor Duane Hamacher. This episode looked into a rich cultural history that is being restored and preserved after being damaged by colonization. You can learn more about the collective of researchers and their work at www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au
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16 - About Climate Change
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
Ella Weisbrot is a Research Scientist from the Climate Council and we chatted all about climate change. From how it's measured, to what actually is a carbon footprint, transitioning to clean energy & the effects that clean energy could have in the current economic climate. This episode is an important one for anyone wanting to understand the climate crisis and what a future with renewable energy would mean on an individual level, as well as for the country & world. https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/
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15 - About Donor Embryo Recipients
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
I chatted to Jen Bray this week, all about her turbulent fertility journey, which resulted in her & her husband being the recipients of a donor embryo, which enabled them to bring their daughter into the world. Jen shared her very personal experience of the joyful highs & painful lows that she and her husband lived through in order to fulfill their dreams of having children. This was a very honest and raw conversation with a woman who's strength and determination is nothing short of inspirational.
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14 - About Virus Testing
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
This week, I talked to Steph Atchison, a Molecular Microbiologist working predominantly in the field of HPV testing & research, who is currently working to process COVID-19 swabs & data collection for research. We chatted about what happens once a swab sample is taken, how the testing works, how accurate it is & about how Australia is leading the way in HPV research & prevention, globally. This episode gave some fascinating insight into the intricacies behind how a positive or negative test result occurs.
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13 - About Superannuation
So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
This week I am joined by Alex Andrews - the COO and Co-Founder of Verve Super, to talk about all things superannuation. What is it? Why is it so important? How does it grow? What are some common misconceptions? Why do women generally have less to retire on than men? This chat is for everyone who has ever felt overwhelmed or lost at the thought of understanding their super and how it works.
info_outlineDr Jessica Stokesparish is an ICU Nurse, an author, a clinical educator and now has a PhD in research. She joined me to talk all about how we can distinguish the difference between credible scientific research and misinformation. We chatted about what is involved in solid scientific and medical research, things to look out for, common areas of misinformation and the complex psychology behind why people hold onto their beliefs despite the research showing it to be false.
This is a very timely episode with the ever increasing confusion around medical science and research in the face of the COVID-19 epidemic. For anyone wanting more of an understanding of how to know what information to trust, this is the episode for you!