Send us a text Episode 23. In this episode, I will introduce you to Patient H.M.—as he was known for 50 years. His real name is Henry Molaison, which was revealed after his death in 2008. In 1953, Henry underwent experimental surgery to correct his epilepsy—which was cured—but with devastating consequences. *Podcast correction, the lesion in the frontal lobe was discovered after his death from reviewing the tissue sections, not from the MRI. It was caused by the original surgery. If you would li...
Aug 22, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us a text Episode 22. It's been a year since Autobiology launched and we are starting off Season 2 with a series on how the Brain works and heals itself. First up—how does the brain learn best? How can you use this information to study for a test? In this episode, Jennifer talks about the "study of studying", what those surprising results are, and how she uses that information to help her kids study for tests. For a FREE guide that shows you how Jennifer taught her kids how to study for tes...
Aug 13, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us a text After getting her degree in Molecular Biology at the University of Pittsburgh, Jennifer Little-Fleck went through a crazy progression of career development from transplant research, to pharmaceutical sales training, to creating a resume-writing advice blog—finally embracing her destiny as a freelance medical writer and biology entertainment podcaster! As a full-time freelance medical writer, Jennifer has the best job in the world – being paid to learn! As a consequence – Jennifer ...
Aug 10, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text In this podcast, I continue my conversation with fellow Biohacking buddy Jonathan Charles Wilson. Connect with Jonathan on IG, FB, and Linkedin @jonathancharleswilson. This time I recount my personal favorite biohacking devices. A must-listen for anyone who is considering a device for muscle memory training, stress relief, anxiety, sleep, or a full brain circuitry reset. 1. Halo Neuro *HALO NEURO technology has been sold to Flow Neuroscience and is no longer available for purchase...
Jul 30, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text In this podcast, I am interviewing my fellow Biohacking buddy Jonathan Charles Wilson. He shares his top 5 favorite biohacking devices, how he uses them, and how they make him feel. A must-listen for anyone who is considering a device for stress relief, health management, or hair restoration! The following links contain some affiliate links. Jonathan’s Picks 1. BIOSENSE® Breath Ketone Monitor & Mobile App • No More Finger Pricks or Urine Sticks! • Quick ketosis feedback direct...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Episode 18: Another Team Daphne and Faith episode! This time we are talking about how your skin keeps up when you start to grow and get taller - and how your hair grows, too! Key points: How does skin grow when you get taller? The skin does lots of stuff for you! It’s a barrier against chemical, physical, and biologic threats It helps regulate our body temperature It provides us with the ability to sense things outside the body (tactile sense) It provides metabolic functions, such...
Apr 01, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text Episode 17: In another episode of Autobiology Kids with Daphne and Faith, we are talking pimples, toenails, fingernails, and lots of other random things! You can view this podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3wo41ScLuVQ Pimples Inside pimples there is pus = dead white blood cells. White blood cells are what fights off foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and other germs that cause infection Why do we have toenails? The main function of toenails is likely for protection, ...
Mar 29, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Episode 16: Listen along as Daphne Fleck and Faith Peterson get silly and learn about why we need eyelids, eyebrows, and even...eyes? Do we need our eyes? Hmmmm. I'll let you answer that one! We also talk about many things on iCarly, Wolfwalkers, silly things I witnessed in high school, and what happens to Baby Luke when he eats dairy. We finish up with a discussion of our 5 senses, and a neat story about how scientists learned that the brain can change itself! Check our YouTube c...
Mar 08, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text In this episode listen to Jennifer being interviewed by Dr. Jen Haley on the Radiance Revealed Podcast!In this episode, I was invited to discuss the world of epigenetics. Find out what exactly epigenetics are, how they work, and how you can influence them for a healthy and happier you. You no longer have to be a slave to your genetics - tune in to find out how! Jennifer received her degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Pittsburgh and went into Transplant Research at ...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Episode 14. The Championship Forum with Jeff Hancher typically discusses leadership skills, but these skills can only take you so far. Having a strong memory will set you apart as a leader. Can you teach someone to strengthen their memory? Or are you stuck with your biology? Today Jeff interviews me to talk about how you can boost your memory and become a better leader. Why should leaders care about proactively sharpening their memory skills? Leaders are faced with a variety of em...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text Episode 13: Yes...I'm combining several things here...lucky episode 13...getting lucky...Valentine's Day...let's explore the more FUN side of biology! WARNING: explicit subject matter and not intended for children. In this episode, you will hear some fun facts around some of the more common questions when it comes to excitement, performance, and pleasure! I don't get too graphic, but just enough :) Mentioned in this podcast: Emsella medical device by BTL: https://bodybybtl.com/sol...
Feb 12, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Episode 12: Do you know someone who doesn’t eat well? Maybe it’s your college kid, maybe it’s you, maybe it’s someone you know. The lack of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet can quickly cause some incredibly disgusting effects on your body in as little as 1-3 months!! And when you combine a crappy diet with alcohol and/or smoking– oh man – I’m not going spoil it but it’s epically awful. Don’t discuss this one at dinner! Yep, I’m talking about scurvy. The struggle is still r...
Feb 09, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Episode 10: Have you ever heard someone say that there are bugs living on your skin or spiders living on your eyelashes that are soooooo small you can't see them? Well - it's true! Listen in as we talk about what they are and why they're there. We also talk about why dirt smells like...dirt! Connect with Jennifer Little-Fleck! IG: @autobiologywithjennifer Website: https://autobiology.net/ Autobiology Bits Podcast on Apple Autobiology Bits Podcast on Google Connect with Me! IG: @au...
Feb 09, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Episode 011. My beautiful autobiologists - we made it to 2021! I've been saving this podcast to give you something fun to think about as we head into the new year. Yes, we are going to talk about some facial procedures but there's lots of little things we can do that don't require anything but a trip to the drugstore. Teeth? Yes, teeth are extremely important to both your overall health AND your appearance. Butts? Yeah, your butt is a dead giveaway to your age, too! What can we do...
Jan 01, 2021•57 min
Send us a text Episode 009. In this episode, I am joined by Amy Altieri who tells us her story of being diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer at a time in her life where it seemed like she had it all: a doting husband, a new baby, and an awesome career. Deciding that this diagnosis was not going to derail her, Amy did what few people in her position do: she got several opinions and demanded to understand the scientific and data-based rationale behind their approaches. In other words, Amy wanted to make ...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 9
Send us a text Episode 008. Got Teenagers? Or perhaps you are still experiencing adult acne? Listen up as we dish with Dr. Jen on her approaches to skin issues in teens and adults. Connect with Jennifer Little-Fleck! IG: @autobiologywithjennifer Website: https://autobiology.net/ Autobiology Bits Podcast on Apple Autobiology Bits Podcast on Google Connect with Dr. Jen Haley! IG: @drjenhaley Dr. Jen Haley's Podcast: Radiance Revealed on Apple Podcasts Jennifer T. Haley, MD FAAD Dr. Haley received ...
Dec 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 8
Send us a text Episode 007. Do you have kids? If so, you undoubtedly know that kids experience a ton of skin issues—some right at infancy—which is thoroughly frustrating as a parent. In this quick tips episode, Dr. Jen Haley, a dermatologist, reviews some common skin conditions with kids and tips that might just surprise you! I know I picked up a few gems. Products mentioned in the podcast: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Cetaphil Baby Moisturizing Lotion Cetaphil Baby Soothe and Protect Cetaphil Body...
Dec 02, 2020•24 min•Ep. 7
Send us a text Episode 006. In this episode we continue to explore the question, “Am I doomed if I inherit bad genes from my parents?” We’ve all seen something in our family lines that make us nervous and wonder if we are going to eventually suffer from the same sickness or disease…is there something we can do? Is the fate of our own health already set in stone, from the moment our genetic code was determined? I think you’ll be surprised and blown away by some of the information I’ll present to ...
Dec 02, 2020•36 min•Ep. 6
Send us a text Episode 005. In this episode we are going to explore the question, “Am I doomed if I inherit bad genes from my parents?” We’ve all seen something in our family lines that make us nervous and wonder if we are going to eventually suffer from the same sickness or disease…is there something we can do? Is the fate of our own health already set in stone, from the moment our genetic code was determined? I think you’ll be surprised and blown away by some of the information I’ll present to...
Nov 30, 2020•20 min•Ep. 5
Send us a text Episode 004. The first Laugh & Learn episode featuring short but interesting questions on some well-known biological curiosities. Covering 4 different topics, I will tell a short little story and then explain "the why" so that YOU can have more fun things to talk about at dinner. Topics covered today: 1. Why do we get pruney in the bathtub? 2. Why do we get hiccups? 3. Why do we cry when we cut an onion? 4. Why do men have nipples? Enjoy! Visit www.autobiology.net to ask a que...
Oct 13, 2020•21 min•Ep. 4
Send us a text Episode #002 - In this episode, we'll talk about the mechanics of tattoos, and a surprising discovery made just in the last couple of years about WHY they are so hard to remove. You'll also get to hear about the year I turned 18, which means I'm...oh heck I"ll do the math for you! 45 in 2020. Links to articles I mention in the podcast: The tattoo clinical study by Baranska, et al 2018: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29511065/ Christopher Lynn: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/03/healt...
Sep 09, 2020•16 min•Ep. 2
Send us a text Episode #003 - Do you have kids? Do they think farts are as funny as mine do? Or are you just curious about yourself? You should be! In this episode, we are going to explore farting with my kids - asking the question WHY do we fart and learn about the foods the cause the biggest "bang"! Links mentioned in this podcast: List of Foods high and low in FODMAPS, courtesy of the Henry Ford Health System: https://www.henryford.com/-/media/henry-ford-blog/files/2018/08/hfhs-guide-low-fodm...
Sep 09, 2020•24 min•Ep. 3
Send us a text #001-Welcome to the first short-but-sweet episode of Autobiology Bits! In this episode, you will be introduced to your biology maven, JLF, and what it takes to become an autobiologist. Hint: you probably already are! JLF also introduces the first autobiology bit about a fun topic that helps you realize how the brain can process sounds differently, resulting in various emotional responses, depending on how you are wired. Enjoy! Links to articles mentioned in this podcast 1. An Exam...
Aug 03, 2020•21 min•Ep. 1
