This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don’t have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medications, poisons, viruses, bacteria and scientific discoveries. They’ve researched public health ...
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A weekly podcast in which I speak with experienced thru hikers about their stories from the trails and strategies for a successful thru hike.
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Welcome to Carolina Senior Talk, your go-to podcast for navigating the practical considerations of today’s senior lifestyle. Hosted by Dave Edwards, a seasoned expert with 22 years of experience in real estate, our podcast delves into the topics that matter most to seniors and their families. From retirement finances and healthcare options to home equity and aging in place, we bring you insightful interviews with experts and real-life stories that inspire and inform. Carolina Senior Talk is ...
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Interviews with mathematics education researchers about recent studies. Hosted by Samuel Otten, University of Missouri. www.mathedpodcast.com Produced by Fibre Studios
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Special Episode: Kate Zernike & The Exceptions
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When the Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted in 1999 that they had discriminated against women on its faculty, it sent shockwaves throughout institutions of higher learning across the country. In this TPWKY book club episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kate Zernike joins us to discuss her book The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, a…
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Episode 2410: Priya V. Prasad - instructional support for college algebra instructors
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Priya V. Prasad from the University of Texas at San Antonio discusses her NSF-project working with college algebra instructors and previews some research that will be shared at the PME-NA conference in a report entitled "Factors contributing to instructional shifts at the college level," co-author Jessica Gehrtz. Priya's professional webpage https:…
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Ep 155 Stiff Person Syndrome: A rare disease in the spotlight
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Stiff person syndrome, like many rare diseases, does not get nearly the same amount of screen time or name recognition that other, more common diseases do. For many people, Celine Dion’s announcement of her diagnosis with the condition in 2022 marked the first time they had heard of it. This limited awareness surrounding stiff person syndrome marks…
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Episode 2409: Jonathan Bostic - math ed measures and validity
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Jonathan Bostic from Bowling Green State University discusses MathEdMeasures.org and the work of the VM2ED (Validity Evidence for Measurement in Mathematics Education) project, with Erin Krupa and others. https://MathEdMeasures.org/ Jonathan's professional webpage List of past episodes
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Episode Eight: Mastering the Ins and Outs of Insurance with Kim Coleman from Fogle Insurance Group
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In this episode of Carolina Senior Talk, Dave Edwards is joined by Kim Coleman, a Personal Lines Account Manager from Fogle Insurance Group, to break down the complexities of insurance for seniors. Kim provides a clear and concise guide to understanding different types of insurance coverage, how to select the right policy, and common pitfalls to av…
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Ep 154 Ask The Erins (Again!)
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Five years ago, we asked you all to ask us anything, and you delivered. We answered dozens of listener questions, like how we first met, our favorite quarantinis, where we were in our career journeys, and so many more. But in the years since that first “ask us anything”, a lot has changed for both of us! So we’re coming back to you with the answers…
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Special Episode: Dr. Charan Ranganath & Why We Remember
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How is it that we can’t remember where we put our keys or the name of the person we just met, but we can recall in excruciating detail the embarrassing interaction we had at the grocery store ten years ago? Sometimes it seems like our memory works against us more than it does for us. But, as it turns out, this aspect of our memory is more a feature…
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Episode 2408: Sigal Rotem - critical incidents and prospective teacher noticing
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Sigal-Hava Rotem from Utrecht University (The Netherlands) discusses the article, "Using critical incidents as a tool for promoting prospective teachers' noticing during reflective discussions in a fieldwork-based university course," published in Educational Studies in Mathematics (Vol. 117). Co-authors: Potari and Psycharis Article URL: https://li…
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Ep 153 Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A tick bite gone bad
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One day, you’re enjoying a beautiful hike through the tall grass. A few months later, you find yourself in anaphylaxis from a post-hike hamburger. The culprit: a tick bite. In this much-requested episode, we take on alpha-gal syndrome, the red meat allergy triggered by the bite of a tick. Sometimes science is stranger than fiction. How exactly does…
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Episode Seven: The Secret to Exceptional Senior Care with Gwen Smith from Amada Senior Care!
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Carolina Senior Talk! Join host Dave Edwards as he welcomes Gwen Smith from Amada Senior Care to dive deep into the world of senior living care. Gwen shares her expertise on the different levels of care available, how to choose the right senior living option, and why planning ahead is crucial for seniors and…
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Ep 152 Hemochromatosis: Ironing out the details
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For life on this planet, iron is not optional. It is essential. When our iron levels are low, we can get sick, and when they get really really low, we can even die. But you know what they say, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In the case of iron, the genetic condition hemochromatosis is often to blame for iron overload, but why is too m…
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Episode Six: Top 10 Ways to Tap Your Home Equity!
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Are you sitting on a goldmine without even knowing it? In this episode of the Senior Solutions Showcase, we dive deep into the Top 10 Ways to Tap Your Home Equity to boost your financial flexibility. Whether you’re thinking about home improvements, paying off high-interest debt, or even funding your retirement, tapping into your home equity might j…
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Special Episode: Dan Egan & The Devil’s Element
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Phosphorus is an element that wears many faces. Its overuse as a fertilizer has polluted freshwater ecosystems, transforming rivers and lakes from thriving communities to lethal zones devoid of life. Its role as an explosive has brought fiery death and suffering to many during times of war. And its dwindling global supply poses an existential threa…
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Episode Five: Senior Living Solutions Unveiled with Experts Lynda Kuehni & Steven Poole of Oasis Senior Advisors South Charlotte.
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Welcome to another episode of Carolina Senior Talk! In this episode, our host Dave Edwards features Lynda Kuehni and Steven Poole, both Senior Living Advisors at Oasis Senior Advisors South Charlotte. They discuss the important role Oasis plays in helping seniors and their families navigate the often confusing and overwhelming senior living landsca…
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Ep 151 Stethoscope: Lub dub
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The stethoscope. It’s iconic. You’re playing Pictionary and you pull the “doctor” card? Easy - sketch a stethoscope. Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Easy - throw a stethoscope around your shoulders. Google image search “doctor” and you can count the number of stethoscope-less doctors on one hand. How did this instrument become so emblematic o…
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Ep 150 Norovirus: Tip of the poop iceberg
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“Is it gonna be poop or is it gonna be barf?” It’s the question we all fear during a bout of food poisoning when time is of the essence and a decision has to be made before it’s made for us. Often, the germ forcing this question upon us is none other than the dreaded norovirus. First called “winter vomiting disease” for reasons obvious to anyone wh…
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Special Episode: Maria Smilios & The Black Angels
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In the pre-antibiotic era, tuberculosis was one of the biggest killers humanity ever faced. The specter of the ‘great white plague’ hung over towns and cities across the world, cities like New York whose population boom in the early 20th century paved the way for this deadly disease to spread throughout crowded tenements. As tuberculosis rates in N…
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Episode Four: Aging Fearlessly with Alex Parish: Confidently Navigate Your Golden Years!
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Welcome to another episode of Carolina Senior Talk, host Dave Edwards sits down with Alex Parish, Concierge and Founder of Zenful Aging. Alex shares his expert insights on how to age well by planning confidently and embracing the journey fearlessly. Tune in to discover practical strategies for being fully prepared for the challenges and joys that c…
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Ep 149 Poison Control Part 2: Call me maybe
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In last week’s episode/love song to poison control centers, we journeyed through the history of these centers, from idea to institution. This week, we pick up where we left off by taking stock of the incredible impact that poison control centers have had on public health and individual lives. We also get a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at the op…
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Ep 148 Poison Control Part 1: Who you gonna call?
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If you’ve ever called poison control, you probably already have a deep appreciation for the voice on the other end of the line who provides solid answers, emanates calm, and empowers you to take whatever steps necessary to be safe and healthy. If you haven’t, this episode will turn you into a superfan anyway. How did this incredibly valuable yet of…
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Episode Three: Navigating Medicare with Erin Egan, Health Insurance Broker at Vimirra Insurance
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Carolina Senior Talk! In this episode, Dave sits down with Erin Egan, a Health Insurance Broker specializing in Medicare and ACA plans at Vimirra Insurance. Erin shares her expertise on understanding the intricacies of health insurance options available for seniors, including how to navigate Medicare and the…
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Special Episode: Ben Goldfarb & Crossings
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Roads are essential to our modern lives, so much so that they largely exist in the background of our minds. When we do think of roads, we’re either complaining about traffic or celebrating them for enabling our restless need to explore. Can you imagine if all of the world’s 40 million miles of roads were suddenly erased? Chaos for humanity. But a b…
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Episode Two: Expert Tips on Water Damage and Insurance with John Alexander and Dave Abrahamse
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Join host Dave Edwards on this episode of the Carolina Senior Talk podcast as he welcomes John Alexander and Dave Abrahamse from Service Team of Professionals (STOP) Restoration. With extensive backgrounds in restoration and healthcare, John and Dave bring invaluable insights on dealing with water damage and the complexities of working with insuran…
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Ep 147 Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease: Sympathy for the Devil
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Think of an infectious disease. What comes to mind? A viral infection like influenza? Or a bacterial illness like cholera? Maybe some of you thought of a fungal pathogen or a parasite. But how many of you thought of a cancer? In this episode, we explore the bizarre, stranger than fiction story of devil facial tumor disease (DFTD), a transmissible c…
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