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When Science Finds a Way

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Climate Change
Mental Health
Autism In Healthcare
Youth Depression Support
Medical Imaging
Cholera
Public Health
Cultural Burning
Exercise
Vaccination
Maternal Health
Vibrio Cholera
Health Equity
Genomics
Paris Agreement
Indigenous Knowledge
Cool Roofs
Cancer Treatment
Avatar Therapy
Community-Led Solutions

When Science Finds a Way is the science podcast that tells the human story. Join botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainwright as she meets the scientists and communities turning bold ideas into real world impact. This season, you’ll hear about how new medical imaging tools are helping us see our bodies in ways we never could before, meet the team using climate data to predict and prevent dise... more

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By the time we realise an outbreak is underway, the disease is already spreading, and the window to act is closing fast. But what if we could get ahead of it? Over the past decade, scientists and technologists have been developing powerful modelling ... more

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Navigating healthcare can be particularly challenging for autistic people. Reasons for this are complex, but for women and people assigned female at birth, the problem is compounded by a lack of representation in autism research, leaving healthcare s... more

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We know that singing, painting and other creative outlets can boost our mental health. But how do we harness the therapeutic power of the arts? Alisha speaks with UK researcher Professor Daisy Fancourt, whose work is helping to establish the arts as ... more

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When Science Finds a Way is back! Join botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainright as she meets the scientists and communities turning bold ideas into real world impact. 

This season, you’ll hear about how new medical imaging tools are helpi... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Aimee Grant
A specialist in pregnancy and infant feeding from the University of Swansea and diagnosed as autistic in 2019.
University of Swansea
Episode: Inclusive research: autism from menstruation to menopause
Daisy Fancourt
Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology at University College London
University College London
Episode: The arts: can creativity help mental health?
Kunle Adewale
Artist, curator, educator, and founder of Tender Arts Nigeria
Tender Arts Nigeria
Episode: The arts: can creativity help mental health?
Maria Smilios
Science writer and author of 'The Black Angels'
Episode: Now try... Our Big Shot
Ruth Matheson
A participant in the trial for avatar therapy and a patient and public involvement consultant with the Psychosis Research Group at the University of Glasgow.
Psychosis Research Group at the University of Glasgow
Episode: AVATAR Therapy: digital dialogues for mental health
Dr. Tom Ward
Clinical psychologist and lecturer; clinical lead of the avatar therapy team.
University College London
Episode: AVATAR Therapy: digital dialogues for mental health
Iruka Okeke
Microbiologist specializing in cholera at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
University of Ibadan
Episode: Combating cholera: can technology really turn the tide?
Claire Cutlin
Scientific Coordinator of the African Leadership in Vaccinology Expertise
WITS Health Consortium
Episode: Pregnancy and research: inclusion in vaccine trials
Tendiwe Nkosi
Participant in the Matisse RSV trial
Episode: Pregnancy and research: inclusion in vaccine trials

Host

Alisha Wainwright
Host of a series focused on how scientists and communities respond to health challenges. She combines her background in botany with storytelling to explore groundbreaking research and innovations in health.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • This Is My Favorite Podcast!!

    This podcast is phenomenal. Alisha is a capable and captivating host. She is always asking such timely questions and prober deeper into things. Her guests are the most fascinating people doing remarkable things in their respective fields. I would definitely recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GuiltyPhoenix42
    United States5 months ago
  • Science finds a way

    An incredible podcast that combines captivating scientific exploration with relatable storytelling. Hosted by botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainwright, this show takes you on a fascinating journey through groundbreaking scientific research. With genuine curiosity and passion, Alisha dives deep into the stories of trailblazing scientists, covering diverse topics from antibiotic resistance to the health impacts of a warming planet. The interviews are skillfully conducted, providing inform... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Another beautiful bike lane
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The podcast we all need!

    More of this please! Fascinating subjects, awesome host, I feel my brain getting smarter :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaaso
    United States2 years ago
  • A match made in heaven

    When science finds a way has found a way of divinely combining existential, bleeding edge science discussions with Alisha’s mellifluous, honeyed voice and I’m so here for it! I can’t wait to learn more about the science being done to help curb some of the greatest challenges facing humanity today whilst getting my ears ASMRed into oblivion! What a win-win! 10 stars! 🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iratechessreviewguy
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great!

    An informative and interesting listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DuncanzeDog
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the captivating storytelling and the impressive qualifications of guests, highlighting the informative layer added by personal narratives.
Feedback indicates a strong resonance with the approach of making science accessible and relatable, particularly through the host's engaging style.
Many appreciate the focus on groundbreaking scientific research and its practical applications, noting how it addresses pressing health issues.

Chart Rankings

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#50
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#89
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#2
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Apple Podcasts
#189
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#105
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#4
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Talking Points

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Inclusive research: autism from menstruation to menopause
Q: What do we mean when we say women and people assigned female at birth?
This language includes those who don't identify strictly as women, ensuring inclusivity for non-binary or trans individuals.
Inclusive research: autism from menstruation to menopause
Q: What is autism?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that means autistic people often communicate differently and perceive sensory environments differently.
The arts: can creativity help mental health?
Q: What core mechanisms explain the benefits of arts engagement?
Mechanisms include psychological processes like empowerment, biological changes in stress response, social bonding, and behavioral improvements.
The arts: can creativity help mental health?
Q: Does engaging with the arts improve mental health for those with more serious conditions?
Yes, clinical trials show that engaging in arts can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in those with severe mental illness.
The arts: can creativity help mental health?
Q: What kinds of activities are included in engaging with the arts?
Activities range from listening to music, reading, drawing, and engaging in community art classes to attending cultural festivals.

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2. Daisy Fancourt
3. Kunle Adewale
4. Maria Smilios
5. Ruth Matheson
6. Dr. Tom Ward
7. Iruka Okeke
8. Claire Cutlin

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