Are you addicted to something? This podcast delves into questions such as; What is addiction? What causes addiction? What are the symptoms of addiction? And how can we treat addiction?

Whether you struggle with substance abuse or simply an unhealthy habit, this podcast will explain addiction causes and addiction symptoms so that you can get a better understanding of why you might be dependent on certain substances or activities to help you through your daily life.

Whether your addiction was encouraged by the stress of a busy and emotional life, or perhaps trauma from a dark past, or even your genetics, passed from generation to generation, addiction is very common and you are not alone.

If you or somebody you know is struggling with an addiction, this story might be able to help you better understand and deal with what you are going through. It uses information gathered from peer reviewed journals as well as experts like Gabor Mate, Johann Hari, Anna Lembke and Bessel van der Kolk.

PART 1- Looks into addiction research such as the famous study involving Rat Park.

PART 2- Discusses the underlying causes of addiction and how they can affect us.

PART 3- Shares 6 methods of treating addiction; cold turkey, medical detox, cognitive behavioural therapy, group therapy, motivational interviewing and rehabilitation.

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Chapters:

00:00 Travelling Science Intro

00:46 The Science of Addiction

02:08 What is Addiction?

03:07 Addiction Research

05:30 Addiction Biology / Dopamine Nation

08:03 Common Types of Addiction

09:30 Symptoms of Addiction

11:40 What Causes Addiction?

15:56 How to Treat Addiction?

23:07 Recovery vs. Relapse

25:05 Summary and Conclusions

26:02 Bonus Ending Secret!

vvv Cited Articles vvv

Motivational Interviewing: https://urbannaturale.com/using-motivational-interviewing-to-help-friends-and-family/

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for addiction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2897895/

Group Therapy Information: https://footprintstorecovery.com/addiction-therapy/group-therapy/

Pharmacological Detox: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4014033/

Cold Turkey summary: https://www.healthline.com/health/opioid-withdrawal/quitting-cold-turkey#risks

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This episode of Travelling Science is all about running! What you should be wearing, what you should be eating, how to prepare for a run, how to stretch after a run and most importantly, how to enjoy your run!

Watch the video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/38FK6w3gOF8

Tom Simak is a qualified running coach and co-founder of Wild Blue Performance Running, a company that helps people to improve every aspect of their running habit, allowing them to reach their true potential!

https://www.runwildblue.com

https://www.instagram.com/runwildblue

https://www.instagram.com/tomsimak

https://www.instagram.com/andybryant_podiatrist

Chronometer App: https://cronometer.com

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During this episode, a donation was made to Rainforest Rescue, a charity that is working hard to protect and revive rainforests around the world! https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au
If you'd like to make a donation as well, that would be incredible.
Thank you for making a positive change in the world!

Chapters:

00:00:00 Travelling Science Intro

00:02:26 Health Benefits of Running

00:06:38 Overcoming Run Procrastination

00:16:38 Injuries Associated with Running

00:19:50 Footwear for Running

00:25:46 Barefoot Running

00:31:20 We’re Breathing Wrong

00:35:31 Do I Need Coaching?

00:45:11 The Importance of Diet

00:52:42 Track Yourself

00:59:21 Listener Questions & Weekly Charity

01:06:25 The Lightning Round

01:08:51 Final Words of Wisdom

01:13:05 Bonus Secret Ending

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This week we are discussing the science of muscles, massage and body healing through a variety of techniques such as; Needling, Lymph Draining, Calibrated Stretching, Cupping and more. Learn all about the science behind Myotherapy and how it can help with various health issues in the body.

Check out the video of this episode here:
https://youtu.be/XZsbGx60e6c

Elyse Zandegu is a myotherapist and remedial massage therapist who treats everything from neck, shoulder and back pain to multiple sclerosis, endometriosis and lipodema. Her knowledge and experience in the field of healing is extraordinary and she shares a number of tips that you can use to prevent and treat damage done to your body!

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During this episode, a donation was made to The Cancer Council: https://www.cancer.org.au
If you'd like to make a donation as well, that would be incredible, thank you for making a positive change in the world!

Elyse’s Instagram recommendations:
BodyMotion Therapy @teambodymotion
Dr. Perry Nickelston @stopchasingpain

Book recommendation:
“Trail Guide to the Body” by Andrew Beal

App recommendation:
Essential Anatomy (paid)

Chapters:

00:00 Travelling Science Intro

01:50 What is Myotherapy

07:56 Myotherapy vs. Physiotherapy

09:23 Myotherapy Techniques

12:15 When to Visit a Myotherapist

13:55 Dealing with Back Pain

19:50 Getting into Myotherapy

26:06 Weekly Charity / Listener Questions

28:15 Endometriosis & Lipodema

32:30 The Lightning Round!

35:00 Final Words of Wisdom

36:56 Bonus Secret Ending!

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