Best Bipolar Conscious Podcasts (2025)

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48 | Back to Self-Care Quick Tips: Conscious Breathing 7:34

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🌬 Back to Self-Care Quick Tips: Conscious Breathing Your breath is always with you—and it can be your reset button. In this calming episode, I share how conscious breathing can help reduce anxiety and bring us back into balance. Together, we’ll talk about: Why stress shortens the breath and keeps us stuck in fight-or-flight My experience with wakin…

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49 | Back to Self-Care Quick Tips: Cocooning for Rest 6:38

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🪺 Back to Self-Care Quick Tips: Cocooning for Rest Sometimes the most powerful form of self-care is retreat. In this episode, I share how cocooning—creating a safe, cozy space to rest—helped me move through exhaustion this summer. Together, we’ll talk about: How cocooning calms the nervous system and restores balance My personal story of reaching b…

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Who Says Science Can’t Be Silly? 23:23

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Some of society’s greatest scientific achievements were made based on research that might sound silly or bizarre to the average person. But curiosity-driven exploration is just as important to science as research that starts out with clear-cut applications in mind. So, this episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Carly Anne York. Dr. Yo…

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Mapping Minds is the White Whale of Brain Science 25:23

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Understanding exactly how the billions of neurons and trillions of connections in our brains could be one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history. And, surprisingly, we’re not as far off from that as you might think. In episode 2 of our brain series, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Forrest Collman who helped create the most d…

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47 | Back To Self-Care Quick Tips: Watering Our Mental Health 6:37

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💧 Back to Self-Care Quick Tips: Watering Our Mental Health Sometimes self-care is as simple as a sip of water. In this short and gentle episode, I share how hydration affects our mental health and a personal reminder I had this summer about how easy it is to forget our own needs. Together, we’ll talk about: Why water matters for clarity, calm, and …

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Is a Lab-Grown “Brain” Conscious? 16:39

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Neuroscience is tricky… to say the least. Dedicated scientists have been exploring the organ since ancient times but there is still so much we don’t know about what goes on between our ears. In part 1 of our brain series, host Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Toker about his research on consciousness through experimenting …

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Connection and Play Can Keep the Doctor Away 22:03

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There’s no real replacement for traditional medicine, but what if there was an intuitive way to prevent the effects of things like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain? Social prescription is the act of being prescribed activities that center around connection with community, art, and nature. And it’s backed by science! Dr. Samantha Yammine is joi…

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How to Not Raise an iPad Baby 25:58

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Our attention spans are… not doing so great these days. With copious amounts of technology, apps, news articles, and social media posts at our fingertips, it makes sense that a lot of people are noticing how much more difficult it is to get into a state of deep reading. On part two of our literacy series, editorial correspondent Teresa Carey speaks…

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A is for Apple… Or is it AI? 22:50

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Literacy is murkier than we think. This episode, as a part one of our literacy series, we explore recent research related to one of the most important milestones in our academic lives: learning to read. Host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Emily Wood, a speech language pathologist who studies the methods we use for testing literacy in kids. She s…

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And Just Like That, You Have Nostalgia 22:19

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Every parent has wondered if their baby’s crying is normal at some point or another. While there is no “normal,” evidence shows that genetics might actually have a part to play in how long babies cry for. And another universal experience, harking back to “the good old days” in pop culture and our personal lives. Senior Producer, Teresa Carey, speak…

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46 | Your Big Emotions Are Not the Enemy- Take This Baby Step to Silence Stigma 30:42

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Hi friend 🫶 Are your big emotions overwhelming you? I used to live in fear of my big feelings and where they would take me until I realized they weren’t there to hurt me but to inform me that I needed to take action to care for myself in some way. In today’s episode I will be sharing who the real enemy is when it comes to caring for ourselves where…

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The La Brea Tar Pits Are a Climate Crime Scene! 27:52

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Los Angeles is home to the only place in the world where ancient fossils are being actively excavated in the middle of the city: The La Brea Tar Pits. Today, host Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks to the deputy director and assistant curator of the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Dr. Regan Dunn. They talk about what makes this site so fascinating and what w…

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Ozempic & Prescribed Quiet with Dr. Emma Beckett 18:09

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Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are everywhere. But with so much information available about this category of drug, it can be hard to know what to trust. Today, host Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks with Dr. Emma Beckett, a food and nutrition scientist, to unpack the facts and fictions behind GLP-1s and how we talk about them. Sam also talks with a …

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45 | Summer Expectations Making You Irritable? How Prioritizing Time to Care for Yourself is Your Way to Peace 10:16

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Hi friend 🫶 Are you carrying heavy expectations that are making you feel irritable this Summer? Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 As a recovering perfectionist with chronic high expectations, I’ve found myself carrying unnecessary weights into new seasons of my life. I’ve learned that when I am feeling irritable, …

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DNA Doesn’t Always Solve Crime 26:23

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Forensic DNA is supposed to be the end all be all when it comes to solving crime, so why are there so many false convictions when it comes to using DNA evidence? Today, Senior Producer Teresa Carey talks to Dr. Gregory Hampikian about forensic DNA, fingerprints, AI, and the limitations of scientific evidence in criminal investigations. Host, Dr. Sa…

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Sharks Ghosted South Africa and Alison Towner Has the Receipts 29:59

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Sharks are vanishing from South Africa’s coast and Alison Towner knows why. One of the world’s top great white experts and a leading woman in STEM, Alison joins Dr. Samantha Yammine to break down her new Shark Week specials: Air Jaws: Return of Colossus and Great White Assassins and reveal what’s really happening to these iconic predators. Then, Sa…

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44 | When Anxiety is Knocking at Your Door - Try This Simple Self-Care Practice to Regulate Your Emotions 16:24

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Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 Hi friend, Feeling anxious? 🫤 You are not alone. Anxiety can be a very debilitating feeling and so often in the moment we just don’t know what to do with ourselves. Is there something we can do when we are feeling this emotion instead of letting it take the keys and drive our day?…

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Shark Week Gets Toxic: Forrest Galante Tracks Alien Sharks 31:27

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Shark Week returns July 20 on Discovery! This episode is the Shark Week audio companion Part 1! Dr. Samantha Yammine dives into the most surprising shark science of 2025, from sharks that make noise to the nano-scale ‘sharkitecture’ inside their skeletons. Sam also interviews Forrest Galante, wildlife biologist and featured Shark Week expert in Ali…

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43 | Overwhelmed By Your Emotions?- 3 Actions Steps To Choose Courage Over Fear When It Comes To Practicing Self-Care 25:08

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Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 Hi friend, Have you been experiencing overwhelming emotions lately that feel like a tidal wave coming to wipe you out? I see you. I know right where you are. 🛟 I used to live in fear of my emotions like they were the enemy, instead of embracing them as my friend. They were never s…

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Busting Skincare Myths with Dr. Michelle Wong 28:18

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The skincare industry is riddled with false advertising, misleading labels, and supposed “miracle cures.” So, as a consumer, how are you meant to know what’s fact and what’s fiction? Today, host Dr. Samantha Yammine explores the science behind skincare, from how the collagen industry is causing deforestation in the Amazon for a product that might n…

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The Puzzle of AI Ethics with Dr. Cansu Canca 22:03

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You’ve heard of the attention economy, but what about the intention economy? Rather than competing for consumers’ attention, our devices are now attempting to predict our purchasing patterns through AI. And who better to discuss that issue than Dr. Cansu Canca, a leading expert in AI ethics and founder of the AI Ethics Lab? She joins Senior Produce…

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42 | “Are You OK?”- Spring, Suicide Awareness, & the Importance of Checking In 29:17

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Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 *Disclaimer: There is mention of suicide in this episode. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed. Hi friend, Do you find yourself dreading the “How are you” question? 🙋🏻‍♀️ For me it can often feel like there is pressure and an expectation to say “I…

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Genetic Data and Black Americans with Dr. Janina Jeff Ringo 26:52

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Genetic testing has had some ups and downs over the past few years, with wide swaths of data sets setting a precedent for potential individualized healthcare. But, oftentimes, that data misrepresents African-descended individuals and doesn’t paint the whole picture. Population geneticist Dr. Janina Jeff Ringo joins host Dr. Samantha Yammine to disc…

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41 | Stigma Got You Down? Learn How You Can Be Part of a Safe Community 10:15

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Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 Hi friend, Do you find yourself having thoughts like… “There must be something wrong with me.” “I’ll never be enough.” “I feel so different. So other.” When you have a thought like this, do you share it with a trusted someone or do you tend to hide what you are thinking and how it…

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Science Loves a Binary. Dr. Shawn Hercules Is Breaking It Down 25:05

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It’s Pride Month! To help us celebrate, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Shawn Hercules, a queer, non-binary cancer researcher and science communicator. They’ll discuss Shawn’s research into breast cancer among people of African ancestry, how policies around gender affirming care can positively affect healthcare at large, and the importance of…

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Ocean Literacy & Conservation 31:24

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The key to protecting our oceans is understanding them. So, today, host Dr. Samantha Yammine leans into learning about the power and struggles of the environments that keep our planet blue. From the power of bioluminescence and how it’s changed how we study molecular biology to the importance of salt for our bodies and cultures, there is so much to…

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40 | When You Don't Feel Like Yourself- Simple Steps to Care for Yourself Where You Need to Be 18:18

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Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 Hi friend, Do you find yourself wanting to check out? Are you staring into space instead of being able to focus on what is right in front of you? It can feel very scary and unsettling when we don’t feel like ourselves. It is important to be gentle and kind as we acknowledge what i…

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Digital Privacy & Protecting Your Data 28:16

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You might think you have nothing to hide on your devices but everyone does. From bank accounts to passwords to travel plans, protecting your digital privacy is one of the biggest issues we face today. Digital privacy expert Eva Galperin joins host Dr. Samantha Yammine to discuss the importance of protecting your data and how to best do so. Sam also…

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39 | Navigating a Busy Season? How to Know When to Take a Mental Health Break 14:35

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Hey friend 👋 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 Are you in a busy season but find it hard to focus on what is right in front of you? Has your body been giving you signs and signals that you just need to rest? In today’s episode, I am sharing about my recent need for a mental health break and how I navigated my way towards things that nourish me. Listen in…

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The Scramble to Solve Space Scrap 26:21

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Looking up at the dark sky on a clear night means seeing the lit up little satellites move their way around the night sky. Those satellites might be pretty to look at but researchers are currently working to solve a decades-old problem: what happens when they encounter space junk? Today, producer Teresa Carey speaks with Dr. John Crassidis from the…

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Climate Change in the Pacific Islands 30:57

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It’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re using this week’s episode to highlight scientists and researchers from those regions to emphasize their contributions to science across all different fields of study. Then, Sam speaks with Dr. Steven Mana’oakamai Johnson. He explains how people are responding to clim…