Last episode of the season!! Leah talks about the life and immortality of Henrietta Lacks. Even though Henrietta wasn't a doctor or nurse because of her there have been over 74,000 studies that have lead to treatments and vaccines for polio, HPV, cancers and more. The gals also talk about the best things they have … Continue reading Henrietta Lacks
Have you heard of the Apgar score given to newborn babies? For Kerra's 1 cool thing she talks about the fascinating woman who invented the score, Virginia Apgar. The gal pals also talk about their most frightening medical issues and how they survived them. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/bLFqxliCqYY Show Notes & Links Previous in Medical Month … Continue reading Virginia Apgar
Katie pays us a little home doctor’s visit by telling us the story of nursing pioneer Lillian Wald. Founder of the Henry Street Settlement she believed that health care should be available to all and convinced more women to enter a career in medicine. The gal pals also talk about fighting for their health, birth … Continue reading Lillian Wald
It's the start of medicine month and Leah has a quick story on the history of women in the medical field (AKA how they lead it, were kicked out of it, then encourage to come back to it.) The gal-pals then have a blast talking about the history of menstrual products. Did you know you … Continue reading Menstrual Cups
So many of us are more than one thing. In our second only interview, Gal's Guide sat down with the CEO of Starbase Indy, Lisa Meece to get to know the 360 degrees of Lisa. This amazing gal found her people at Star Trek convention and not only became the CEO but runs a variety of … Continue reading Boldly Go! Interview with Lisa Meece, CEO of Starbase Indy
Kate's Take is back! Recorded LIVE at Starbase Indy Kate Chaplin is joined by Joshua Leach to talk about the universal messages and lessons in the Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. They discuss how the movie deals with themes of old age, revenge, and the Kobayashi Maru. (Originally aired December 2016). This is the … Continue reading Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan – Kate’s Take Podcast
News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for October 16, 2019. Brought to you by aliens. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/YsoGAhIJCqc Show Notes & Extras The fifth edition of the Gal’s Guide NEWS Brought to you by aliens How Leah knew how many people were at Area 51 (CNN Article) Library NEWS We … Continue reading Gal’s Guide NEWS for October 16, 2019 (Brought to you by aliens)
Lisa gets us to look up to the stars and get our imaginations ready to boldly go! Lisa's 1 Cool STEM Thing is about the first African-American woman in space, Mae Jemison. We also talk about what sci-fi book or movie we would want the future to be like. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/kkTcl5ydZdU Show Notes & … Continue reading Mae Jemison
It's the start of STEM month and Dr. Leah Leach's 1 Cool STEM thing is about climate change activist, Greta Thunberg. Get to know more about this fierce 16-year-old and why we connect with her. We also talk about more young climate change activists. But we can't always be serious so we Leah brought some … Continue reading Greta Thunberg
Leah closes out movie month talking about her unexpected role model and weird connection to Carrie Fisher. Hilarious stories about Star Wars, Paul Simon, Debbie Reynolds, and acid-tripping with Cary Grant. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn why you can’t wear underwear in space. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/4G4RosepJrI Show Notes & Extras Gal Pals this month … Continue reading Carrie Fisher
