Episodes

  • Matt Carter: Sleep, Hunger, and the Future | Stories Next Door #3

    Matt Carter: Sleep, Hunger, and the Future | Stories Next Door #3
    Apr 25 2021
    For our third podcast we are joined by Matt Carter, an Associate Professor of Biology at Williams College. We spoke to Dr. Carter about his research about the biological bases of sleep and hunger, as well as the impact that new technologies will have on these innate processese.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Stephen Murray: Addiction and Treatment | Stories Next Door #2

    Stephen Murray: Addiction and Treatment | Stories Next Door #2
    Mar 2 2021
    Today we are joined by Steven Murray, a paramedic who works in the Berkshires, and who has been in recovery from opioid addiction for ten years. You will get an opportunity to hear Steven talk about his struggles with addiction, how he transitioned into recovery, and how to assist current opioid users in this process.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Mark Pettus: Healthy Living and Life Extension | Stories Next Door #1

    Mark Pettus: Healthy Living and Life Extension | Stories Next Door #1
    Jan 27 2021
    For our inaugural podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mark Pettus, a public health specialist in the Berkshires. Dr. Pettus has his own podcast called The Health Edge, and has authored two books: It's All In Your Head and The Savvy Patient. Our conversation spans a wide range of topics from tips for leading a healthy lifestyle to the intersection of quantum mechanics and modern medicine.
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    1 hr and 21 mins