Science-Backed Wellness and Longevity with Rachele Pojednic

In this episode of the She+ Geeks Out podcast, hosts Rachel and Felicia welcome return guest Rachele Pojednic, an expert in nutrition and wellness. Rachele discusses her career trajectory, from teaching at Simmons University to her current roles at Restore Hyper Wellness and Stanford University's Center on Longevity. We talk about complementary therapies such as cryotherapy, the importance of consistent healthy habits, and the role of social connections in health. Rachele also addresses public health misconceptions, the challenges of scientific research, and the influence of popular science communicators like Andrew Huberman and Joe Rogan. We also explore the complexity of balancing between scientific integrity and public dissemination of health information. Links:Episode 64: Creating a Strong Process with Rachele PojednicEpisode 23: Fitness and Nutrition with Rachele PojednicRestore Hyper WellnessRachele PojednicStrong ProcessOctober Webinar RegistrationChapters: 00:32 Preparing for Election Season 01:35 Election Day and Workplace Policies 04:25 Scenarios for Election Outcomes 08:16 Introducing Guest Rachele Pojednic 11:45 Rachel Pojednic's Career Journey 18:54 The Role of Science in Wellness 30:58 Challenges in Public Health and Science 34:49 The Honey Study: Unveiling Bias in Research 37:07 The Rise of Science Communicators 40:00 Navigating Trust in Science and Media 42:06 Understanding Longevity and Healthspan 47:09 The Basics of a Healthy Lifestyle 50:45 Complementary Therapies: Cryotherapy and More 55:43 The Debate on IV Drips and Micronutrients 01:02:59 The Role of Social Connection in Health 01:09:02 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.