#16 - How to Read Research and Be EVIDENCE BASED

12/13/23 • 39 min

I have been wanting to release a podcast on this for a VERY long time because as I witness this shift towards people being more 'evidence based' I also see a simultaneous problem develop in the background ...

What is it to be evidence based?

How do we ensure that we don't just fall into the trap of another cognitive bias called the "appeal to authority" bias?

In this episode, we dive into why research and stats are so important for us all. It starts off by looking at why research matters, using everyday examples to show how it helps us answer questions and understand the world around us.

Next, we chat about how research is done, breaking down the hierarchy of evidence and explaining different research methods like longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. The goal here is to make sense of all the research jargon and show how different studies can be used.

Then, we tackle statistics in research. It's all about understanding what those numbers really mean, especially focusing on statistical significance and effect size.

We also run through how to read a research paper without getting lost – think colour-coded notes and simple breakdowns. And we finish up with some smart questions to ask about research, helping you figure out what's really going on in those studies.

The whole episode is about making research feel less intimidating and more relatable, so you can chat about it confidently in your day-to-day life and more importantly, ask the RIGHT questions of so-called experts - bulletproofing yourself against the BS.

Want to know more about my health and fitness philosophy? Head to my website:

www.shonavertue.com

What is it to be evidence based?

How do we ensure that we don't just fall into the trap of another cognitive bias called the "appeal to authority" bias?

Then, we tackle statistics in research. It's all about understanding what those numbers really mean, especially focusing on statistical significance and effect size.

Want to know more about my health and fitness philosophy? Head to my website:

www.shonavertue.com

Previous Episode

#15 - Cellulite Myths and Misconceptions

This is a very big episode on cellulite.

We take a deep dive into the hypotheses (according to the research) and uncover some of the myths, misconceptions as well as the possible treatments supported by the research*

*but we also unpack what that really means - because sometimes these findings can be exaggerated or misleading.

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Resources:

Pathophysiology of Cellulite: Bass LS, Kaminer MS. Insights into the pathophysiology of cellulite: a review. Dermatol Surg. 2020;46Suppl 1(1):S77–S85. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002388

Aminophylline: doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1087614

*I'm literally about to go have a c-section so please let me know if I have left any resources mentioned out and I'll get them in here asap.

Hope you enjoy :)

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#17 - Break-Up Survival (using the biopsychosocial approach)

I am currently in a secure relationship with a baby and a loving Fiancé and I really, truly owe a lot of it to the painful, heart-wrenching, life changing lessons of the break-ups I had experienced prior to this partnership.

This however took years of work that I have condensed into this podcast (and some more resources on the @vertue_podcast instagram page).

I do think that I have too much experience with painful break-ups (of which I only blame myself for), however all that being said they were truly the source so much transformation that no formal education could have ever taught me and because of that I am almost in favour of them.

If you are going through it right now please remember at the heart of this pain is the gift of emotional resilience that will enhance every aspect of your life moving forward.

More resources on my instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/vertue_podcast/