Big Science Energy

Sydney Alnemy, Lauren Styskal

Welcome to Big Science Energy! A fully-trained, semi-professional science pitstop along your wellness journey. read less

Health & FitnessHealth & Fitness

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S1, Ep 0: Welcome to Big Science Energy!

S1, Ep 0: Welcome to Big Science Energy!

Welcome to Big Science Energy! A fully-trained, semi-professional science pitstop along your wellness journey :) NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!Who are the Podcasters? Sydney Alnemy graduated with a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Biotechnology and Lauren Styskal graduated with a B.S. in Biological Engineering and an M.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering. They have 15 years of combined experience in the fields of biotechnology and science and a shared interest in health, wellness, & overall fitness.You can contact the team via e-mail at bigscienceenergy@gmail.com, or @bigscienceenergy on Instagram! Follow Sydney (@sydneyrosea) and Lauren (@lestyskal) on Instagram! THANK YOU to Luke Sexton for producing and editing our episodes! Follow his Spotify page at the link below or on Instagram @SextonSounds. Huge shout-out to Tara Alnemy and the Carew Clan for designing the artwork and logo for the show!If you liked this episode please rate us on iTunes or Apple Music and leave us a review, it really helps! Enjoy the show and thank you for listening! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

Episodes

S2, Ep 9: Charcoal

S2, Ep 9: Charcoal

This weeks episode is all about Charcoal!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S2, Ep 8: Red Light Therapy

S2, Ep 8: Red Light Therapy

This weeks episode is all about Red Light Therapy!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S2, Ep 7: Colon Broom

S2, Ep 7: Colon Broom

This weeks episode is all about the Colon Broom! Here is the link to their website: https://colonbroom.comSubscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S2, Ep 6: 10k Steps

S2, Ep 6: 10k Steps

Do we need to take 10k steps a day? Listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

This weeks episode is all about Noom!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S2, Ep 4: Nootropics

S2, Ep 4: Nootropics

This weeks episode is all about Nootropics!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S2, Ep 3: Seed Cycling

S2, Ep 3: Seed Cycling

This weeks episode is all about Seed Cycling!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S2, Ep 2: Cross-Fit

S2, Ep 2: Cross-Fit

This weeks episode is all about Cross-Fit!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S2, Ep 1: Body Neutrality

S2, Ep 1: Body Neutrality

This week's episode is the SEASON 2 DEBUT and is all about Body Neutrality!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 32: Placebo Effect

S1, Ep 32: Placebo Effect

This week's episode is the SEASON 1 FINALE and is all about the famous Placebo effect! Don’t worry, we’ll be producing content over on our Patreon for next few months, but in the mean time enjoy this episode on the reason why all these supplements might actually work! Let us know what you think or if you believe the Placebo effect actually worked for you!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 31: Adaptogens

S1, Ep 31: Adaptogens

This week's episode is all about adaptogens! We are seeing these things across all of these popular nutrition supplements, but what ACTUALLY are they? Are they as science-fictiony as they sound, or are they real molecules that have potential as a therapeutic? Join Sydney and Lauren as they answer these questions, and many more, on these mysterious compounds!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 30: Athletic Greens

S1, Ep 30: Athletic Greens

This week's episode is all about the insta-famous supplement, Athletic Greens! Sydney and Lauren dive into the nutritional value of this greens supplement. They go into exactly what's in it and how it compares to cheaper multi-vitamins on the market. As if that isn't enough, there's a first-ever Microbiome corner full of fun facts about the probiotic component of the AG1 supplement. Tune in to learn more! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 29: Estrogen

S1, Ep 29: Estrogen

Happy Valentine's Day to all of our listeners! To celebrate this Hallmark holiday of love, we're talking nerdy to you all about the hormone, estrogen! Did you know that estrogen is a class of chemicals, not just one singular molecule? What about how estrogen is just as important for male health as it is for females? Tune in to learn all about how this hormone is working overtime to keep you healthy! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 28: Caffeine

S1, Ep 28: Caffeine

This week's episode is all about Caffeine! Have you ever wondered how your morning coffee actually makes you feel awake? What about all that hype around using it to enhance your athletic performance? Join Sydney and Lauren as they discuss the science around this stimulant. They'll go over caffeine metabolism and what it actually does to your body so that you can go forth feeling energized AND informed. Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 27: Weight Watchers

S1, Ep 27: Weight Watchers

Due to popular demand, our episode this week is all about a very well known dieting program: Weight Watchers! Why is WW so popular among dieters and physicians alike? What is the point system and how does it work? Satisfy your hunger for more info and tune in as Sydney and Lauren discuss the science and personal anecdotes relating to this diet. Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 26: Fat! The Good, The Bad, and The Squishy

S1, Ep 26: Fat! The Good, The Bad, and The Squishy

Happy New Year from your fellow nerds at BSE Pod!! To ring in 2022, Sydney and Lauren wanted to dive into all things FAT. That's right, not how to necessarily lose it, but learning about why it's actually essential to your body's functions. In this episode, we'll learn about the differences between nutritional fat (that you eat) and body fat (that you squish). Consider this our cheeky anti-New Year Resolution episode ;) Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 25: Ginger

S1, Ep 25: Ginger

This week's episode is all about ginger! No, not the gorgeous hair color that everyone wishes they had! Tis the season to talk ginger, the food! It has long been held in high regard for its medicinal and digestive benefits, but what we know is proven of this magic dietary aid. Join Sydney and Lauren as they explain what they know and what the experts have to say about it...P.S. Merry Christmas to all of our Big Science Energy listeners and Patreon members! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 24: Whole30

S1, Ep 24: Whole30

This week's episode is all about Whole30! The Whole30 program is a popular fad diet that focuses on eliminating foods that commonly cause allergies or intolerances for 30 straight days. Not only that, but there's an entire page of foods on the restricted list that aren't known to cause inflammation or allergies. Join Sydney and Lauren this week as they go into the recent history of the Whole30 program and what medical experts say about it.Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 23: Tryptophan

S1, Ep 23: Tryptophan

It's Turkey week, folks! You know how you get really sleepy when you eat way too much turkey on Thanksgiving? No, just us? Well, on this week's episode Sydney and Lauren dive into the science behind tryptophan, the molecule who's become infamous for those holiday food comas. Come join us as we learn SO MANY FUN FACTS about this essential amino acid. Happy Thanksgiving, nerds! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw

S1, Ep 22: Warm-ups and Stretching

S1, Ep 22: Warm-ups and Stretching

This week's episode is all about warm ups and stretching! Have you ever wondered, how necessary is it to do a warm up before a work out? What about the actual benefits of stretching? We wondered the same thing! Join us as we de-mystify the reasons that everyone tells you to incorporate them into your workout routines. Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw