Gillian Reid's guest appearances

Gillian Reid

The Life Scientific

Who's Your Therapist

Michael Goldberg

Sam Robinson

Daniel Farb

Bonnie Miller

Abby Rozen

Alison Maratos

Alex Daros

OwlTail

How often do you think about chemistry?The chances are, not often - but it is vital to every part of our lives, from the air we breathe, to the processes that take place inside our bodies and the materials we use.Gillian Reid is Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Southampton and she is on a mission to make sure we all know what chemistry can do for us - and how it is tackling some of society’s biggest challenges.Hers is a story of firsts - the first in her immediate family to go to university and the first female member of staff in the chemistry department at the University of Southampton, where she later became the first female Professor and Head of Department. She is also the reigning President of the Royal Society of Chemistry - one of very few women to have taken on that mantle in its 182-year history.She tells Jim Al-Khalili about life as a female professor in a male-dominated space - and what needs to change to unlock chemistry for everyone. He also hears how Gillian is discovering new compounds that could revolutionise tech and medicine.We’ll also hear why she thinks research isn’t actually that hard and how chemistry can be a little bit like Lego… Do join us.Produced by Gerry Holt

How often do you think about chemistry? The chances are, not often - but it is vital to every part of our lives, from the air we breathe, to the processes that take place inside our bodies and the materials we use. Gillian Reid is Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Southampton and she is on a mission to make sure we all know what chemistry can do for us - and how it is tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Hers is a story of firsts - the first in her immediate family to go to university and the first female member of staff in the chemistry department at the University of Southampton, where she later became the first female Professor and Head of Department. She is also the reigning President of the Royal Society of Chemistry - one of very few women to have taken on that mantle in its 182-year history. She tells Jim Al-Khalili about life as a female professor in a male-dominated space - and what needs to change to unlock chemistry for everyone. He also hears how Gillian is discovering new compounds that could revolutionise tech and medicine. We’ll also hear why she thinks research isn’t actually that hard and how chemistry can be a little bit like Lego… Do join us. Produced by Gerry Holt

Gillian Reid on making chemistry count

Gillian comes from a long line of doers. In fact, “just keep going when times get tough," was sort of a family trait. When depression hit in high school, she did what she knew best, keep forging ahead and keep achieving. By the time she reached university, however, years of stuffing it down had taken its toll, which led to an emotional crash. Gillian talks about how this became a turning point in her life, ultimately setting her on a path towards health and wellness. Together we discuss the woo-woos of mindfulness meditation, our evolving identities, and get into the nitty-gritty of motherhood and gender inequality. We also ponder the question, “What would be different if men were the ones giving birth?” I bet there’d be a prize at the end.You can find more information on Gillian, The Present Mom Project, or any of her other services, at www.motherzen.ca, or follow her at www.instagram.com/zengillian.If you have comments or feedback for the show, I'd love to hear from you! If you're a therapist and interested in being a guest on the show, I'd love to hear from you too! Contact me at ari@wytpod.com. Maybe something you write can be featured on an upcoming episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate us and leave a review at Apple Podcast, or share this episode with a friend. Your support means so much. Finally, if you live in/around the Halton area and have concerns about yourself, your child, or a loved one, please feel free to visit my website www.intunecounselling.com and drop me a line.Social Media goodies: www.facebook.com/wytpodwww.instagram.com/wytpodTogether let's continue to help shift mental health stigma!

Gillian comes from a long line of doers. In fact, “just keep going when times get tough," was sort of a family trait. When depression hit in high school, she did what she knew best, keep forging ahead and keep achieving. By the time she reached university, however, years of stuffing it down had taken its toll, which led to an emotional crash. Gillian talks about how this became a turning point in her life, ultimately setting her on a path towards health and wellness. Together we discuss the woo-woos of mindfulness meditation, our evolving identities, and get into the nitty-gritty of motherhood and gender inequality. We also ponder the question, “What would be different if men were the ones giving birth?” I bet there’d be a prize at the end.You can find more information on Gillian, The Present Mom Project, or any of her other services, at <a href="http://www.motherzen.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.motherzen.ca</a>, or follow her at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/zengillian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/zengillian</a>.If you have comments or feedback for the show, I'd love to hear from you! If you're a therapist and interested in being a guest on the show, I'd love to hear from you too! Contact me at <a href="mailto:ari@wytpod.com">ari@wytpod.com</a>. Maybe something you write can be featured on an upcoming episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/whos-your-therapist/id1485488376" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rate us and leave a review at Apple Podcast</a>, or share this episode with a friend. Your support means so much. Finally, if you live in/around the Halton area and have concerns about yourself, your child, or a loved one, please feel free to visit my website <a href="http://www.intunecounselling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.intunecounselling.com</a> and drop me a line.Social Media goodies:  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wytpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wytpod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wytpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/wytpod</a>Together let's continue to help shift mental health stigma!