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Are you a worn-out mom who used to be the star of the office, spend 45 minutes doing your hair and makeup, and take romantic getaways before you had kids…but now you’re constantly behind and out of PTO at work, there are three days’ worth of dishes piled in the sink, the kids scream when tablet time is over, and you’re so touched out by 8pm that you scroll Instagram instead of spending time with your husband? Welcome to the club. If you’re paralyzed by what to do first whenever you miraculou ...
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Modern Fae is a new audio drama that centers around Diya Greenberg, a young woman who feels lost in her life, and makes the fateful decision to move to a tiny South Texan town to manage a bookstore. Little does she realize, but Encrucijada is much, much more than it seems. It is a haven for the legendary and mythological, the shadowy and supernatural. And it is in grave danger. Here, even the shadows have shadows, and something is stirring that threatens not only to consume the whole of this ...
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You've been Lied to: 3 Huge MYTHS about Time
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Send us a text You juggle so much and work so hard…so why does it never feel like enough? Because you’ve been lied to. In this powerful episode, I share three big myths about time that you, like me, surely fell for. These harmful false beliefs are so common that you might not even realize how strongly they pervade your everyday actions—but they rea…
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Send us a text No one prepares you for the brutal reality that after having kids, your time is no longer your own. And yet, you NEED time for you in order to catch your breath, recharge your batteries, and show back up as the best version of yourself for your loved ones. Neglecting yourself and your desires only sets everyone up for disaster. (Ask …
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3 Things You Need MORE Than Time to Be Productive
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Send us a text The #1 thing busy moms think they need to be productive is more time, but that’s a lie. There are actually THREE crucial things you need way more. Without these three things, you’re unlikely to be truly productive—even if you had all the time in the world! In this episode, you’ll learn why and how prioritization, energy, and self-wor…
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Why Everything Always Feels SO Hard: 2 Culprits You Can't Ignore
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Send us a text Does it feel like you can never do enough, let alone good enough? It’s NOT your fault. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s REALLY to blame: toxic productivity culture and being out of sync with your body’s four natural energy rhythms. No one tells you this stuff. But man, they should! To say it’s life-changing sounds like an exagger…
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Send us a text Does Mother’s Day leave you feeling sad and disappointed? For so many women, Mother’s Day just brings up all kinds of hurt while adding pressure and setting expectations that often fall way short. In this episode, I dive into the many reasons why Mother’s Day can make moms feel worse and offer five tips to make it less hard. Must rea…
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The REAL Reason You're Not Productive (it's SO not what you think!)
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Send us a text The reasons you think you’re unproductive are wrong. There’s something way deeper going on that most moms have never considered. As a busy mom, you’ve always got more to do than time to do it. And yet it’s incredibly hard to be productive when you’re naturally affected by everyone else’s emotional distress. I give a personal example …
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The Postpartum Disaster I Never Saw Coming
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Send us a text You go into motherhood with so much excitement and joy, but the postpartum experience can quickly take you by surprise—especially because it’s so hard to prioritize your own needs and wellbeing after having a baby. In this vulnerable episode, I open up about my battle with postpartum depression and, much more importantly, the scienti…
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Send us a text There’s a brewing epidemic of martyr mentality among moms these days where well-intentioned mothers continually sacrifice their own needs and desires in the name of being a “good” mom, yet actually end up harming their family in the process. In this powerful episode, I unpack what martyr mentality is, how it can show up in moms’ dail…
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Why Moms HAVE to Make Time for Themselves
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Send us a text Does making time for yourself feel impossible or even selfish as a busy mom? While you've heard that "self-care isn't selfish," the reality is that most moms put themselves last, and the eye-opening statistics show that when you don't prioritize your own happiness, the entire family suffers. In this powerful episode, I share shocking…
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Send us a text Is mom guilt stealing your time, energy, and joy? You're not alone. 94% of moms report experiencing mom guilt, but most of the advice you've been given about overcoming it simply doesn't work. In this episode, I reveal where mom guilt really comes from, why traditional solutions fall short, and the ONE realization that finally helped…
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Send us a text Does your to-do list make you feel more stressed instead of more organized? Many busy moms believe to-do lists are the solution to their overwhelm, but these lists often create hidden problems that actually increase your stress and decrease your productivity. In this episode, I share my signature framework to help you pinpoint your p…
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Are You Making This Big Mistake? Capability vs. Capacity
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Send us a text Are you constantly beating yourself up for not being able to do as much as you believe you should? You might be confusing capability with capacity, and this common mistake is causing unnecessary stress, guilt, and even burnout for busy moms everywhere. In this eye-opening episode, I explain the crucial difference between what you're …
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Send us a text Do you have a dream on your heart that feels further away than ever? You might be experiencing one of the common dream-destroyers that prevent busy moms from turning their goals into reality, even when they deeply desire to make them happen. In this candid episode, I share my personal journey of repeatedly postponing this very podcas…
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Introducing More Time for Mom with Dr. Amber Curtis
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Send us a text This isn’t your typical productivity or parenting podcast. More Time for Mom is where worn-out moms learn what no one else is talking about: the real, root causes behind all the things that make mom life feel SO hard. In this trailer, you'll find out who this show is for, what you'll get out of it, and why I'm so passionate about hel…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Including the news that the US has recorded their first human death from bird flu, and should we be concerned? Plus a new drug to treat drug resistant prostate cancer, and new research on how the Roman Empire was responsible for widespread lead …
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at the year ahead, and asking leading experts from the world of science what we can expect to hear about in 2025. Plus, a conversation with the 2024 chemistry Nobel laureate David Baker, about his pioneering working on proteins.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look back at the year in science, and ask leading experts in the fields of health, AI, space, marine science, and archaeology for their standout moments that defined 2024. Plus, Titans of Science returns with a look at pioneering astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell.…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look back at some of 2024's top science stories, and in part 2 hand over to our Naked Gamers… Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner for a gaming special, featuring: A world record... the game that took 22 years to make has finally been released! Video games without the video… we’ll check out an audio-only release…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Including a chat with Dr Chris Van Tulleken about why he's tackling obesity in his Christmas lectures this year, and what are the dark comets that space scientists are now documenting? Plus, an in-depth look at why some people have obsessive-com…
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Nuclear power, AI weather forecasts, and Do crabs feel pain?
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Including a new AI system set to transform weather forecasting, and new research on whether crabs and lobsters can feel pain. Plus, an in-depth look at whether nuclear power could help meet our future energy needs.…
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The ambition to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In this week's science news: the first new treatment for asthma attacks in over half a century, and why the International Space Station has sprung a leak And it is World AIDS Day and in today's programme we examine the ambition of doctors to eli…
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Vampire bats, Leeches, and Diet-conscious spiders
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, with an animal-themed special. Including what prompted scientists to put vampire bats on a treadmill, why medicinal leeches are returning to the UK, and the spiders that know which foods will satisfy their dietary needs.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Weight loss jabs, COP29, and Brainy birds
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including a look at what is at stake at this year's UN Climate Summit, and the 80 million year old fossil revealing how birds developed their big brains. Plus, an in-depth look at whether weight loss jabs could solve the obesity crisis.…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news. Including an enormous black hole defying our existing laws of physics, and what DNA analysis is revealing about the inhabitants of Pompeii. Plus, an in-depth look at whether smartphones can harm children's' development.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Election interference, Mpox, and A lost city
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news. Including the news that the UK has detected its first case of a new Mpox variant, and the discovery of a lost city in Mexico. Plus, an in-depth look at how technology could swing the outcome of the US presidential elections.…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news. Including the news that Chris Hoy has revealed his diagnosis with terminal prostate cancer, the WHO has declared that Egypt is malaria-free, and the impact clock changes have on our perception of time. Plus, an in-depth look at the Europa Clipper, the NASA spacecraft which…
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Vegan diets, New forms of insulin, and Meteor origins
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including a new form of insulin that can switch itself off before blood sugar levels fall too low, and how scientists have discovered the origins of the meteors that most commonly fall to Earth. Plus, an in-depth look at whether vegan diets are really good for us. For supp…
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Brain injuries, Man-eating lions, and the Nobel Prize
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including how scientists found the DNA of human victims in the teeth of a lion, how electrically conductive stitches can be used to speed up healing, and this year's Nobel Prize Winners explained. Plus, an in-depth look at what scientists are doing to tackle brain injuries…
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Lockdown legacy, Brian Cox, Electric car espionage?
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including whether electric cars may pose a potential security threat, how stem cells are being used to develop new treatments for diabetes, and an interview with Professor Brian Cox. Plus, an in-depth look at the lasting impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns.…
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Fruity vapes, Ancient cheese, and Cancer vaccines
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week we look into signs that fruity vapes paralyze the immune system in the lungs, why the world's oldest cheese was smeared over an ancient Chinese mummy, and why we might be getting an extra moon. Plus an in-depth look into how vaccines a…
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Engineering new solutions to climate change
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: What do we know about the pagers and walkie-talkies that have been used to attack Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon? Plus the landmark study on the impact of pregnancy on the female brain, and how scientists in Israel have grown a 1,000-y…
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COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In this week's episode….how COVID -19 lockdowns affected the brain development of teenagers. Also, how best to dispose of dangerous nuclear waste and why the UK's puffin population is thriving, despite a rise in avian flu. Plus, why the appendix…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: Scientists uncover a way to help amputees to toughen up their skin in order to make prostheses more comfortable. COVID MRNA jab pharmaceutical company Moderna turn their attention to vaccines for Mpox. Plus the astronomer Royle Martin…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In this week's episode: How the UK looks set to take the world’s toughest line on smoking, and why are those astronauts still stranded on the International Space Station?Plus, we’ll be putting Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, under the microsco…
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Is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer?
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: The regulator says the Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab is safe, but NICE say we can't afford it. The UK Ministry Of Defence launches its first Earth imaging satellite. And the BBC's Frank Gardner on why the UK's butterflies need our help. …
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Mpox, Clever Horses, and Circadian Rhythms
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: we discuss the spread of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, after the WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern. How a laser has unlocked the secret of the origin of Stonehenge's famous altar stone, and why resea…
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The Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: scientists think they've revealed what makes ketamine an effective antidepressant, the astonishing navigational capabilities of bees, and a brief guide to aliens with astronomer Adam Frank. And Titans of Science continues with the renowned astrophysicis…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In this week's episode…. Scientists show that when two people talk, their brains really do sync up. Bird flu is now spreading among cattle via their milk. So what are the implications of that? A new scientific twist for better, more efficient fo…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: New muscles on a chip technology goes into orbit to find new drugs to block the ravages of weightlessness and ageing, how artificial intelligence looks set to revolutionise how we forecast the weather, and scientists track down the br…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In this week's episode…. we discuss self test kits to help doctors bear down on cervical cancer - We find out how successful they are. The jelly batteries that could be used in wearable tech devices, including implanted in your own brain and why…
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Covid app findings, AI writing, and brainy birds
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week we discover what the Covid app has told us about how diseases spread across the UKWe look at what the appointment of Sir Patrick Vallance as Minister for Science means for the scientific community.And whilst generative AI can boost pro…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode…. body scans give us new insights into long Covid. Scientists discover the switch that triggers a mosquito's bloodlust, but can we turn it off? And we'll take you on a whistlestop tour of the Royal Society's Summer Science…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.And our series Titans of Science returns, as we speak with the artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. In this week's news:Edward Stone, the man who led the Voyager probe missions, which are still working half a century on, has died at t…
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E. coli, DNA sniffing, and tracking trees
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: how scientists are getting to grips with the UK's E. coli outbreak. Lettuce leaves look likely to be the source, but how? We find out how atomic bomb tests have helped us to build a better picture of how much carbon plants can actuall…
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Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, gambling addiction
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: could lab-grown mini-guts help us to crack the problem of Crohn's disease? Is the universe organised like a bagel? And how did a 115 year old cricketing contraption bowl out an Australian cricket legend? Plus an in-depth look into wha…
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Neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode….are we getting closer to tackling the neurological disease that claimed the life of Rugby League legend Rob Burrow? How a small carbon sponge could play a big part in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and we’ll …
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Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?
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This week: The genetically engineered mosquitoes released to fight malaria in Africa, how fake news skews public opinion, and what is it like to own an extra thumb? We're also looking at generative artificial intelligence and asking: is the AI bubble about to burst? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.…
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team discover why children born by caesarean section are less likely to respond to their measles jabs, how ancient trees revealed that last summer was the hottest for over 200 years, plus take an in-depth look at the science of language.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere
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The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists.In this episode a new vaccine to build immunity and scientists have found their first rocky planet with an atmosphere, around a nearby star.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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