Named after corpus callosum, the bundle of nerve fibers connecting the left and right halves of the brain, Callosm is a podcast that aims to merge art and science, emphasizing interdisciplinary thinking. Episodes usually focus on physical and mental well-being using recent peer-reviewed, ending with a musical performance by independent musicians. The host, Dr. Sunit, is a doctor, anatomy educator, neuroscience graduate, and singer-songwriter. The guests are usually experts/learners from art and academia. The science discussed deals with everyday questions regarding health, and the art performed is a platform for indie artists to express themselves and reach out to a wider audience.
"il futuro e interdisciplinare"
The future is interdisciplinary
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Ep 3.2 Lifestyle Medicine Part 2 - Science meets Spirituality
Dr. Amit explores the intersection of science and spirituality, shedding light on the neuroscience of prayer and meditation, and breathing techniques for relieving anxiety and achieving inner bliss.
11 Nov 2024
Ep 3.1 Lifestyle Medicine Part 1
In this episode, I host Dr. Amit Aggarwal MD, a physician, yoga practitioner and an ayurveda enthusiast. We discuss lifestyle medicine - the thing I wish medical practitioners discussed more often with their patients. I was blown away with the alternate approaches that I was made aware of, for conditions ranging from common cold to mental health problems and their connection with the gut. It really opened up my mind to the viewpoint that there are multiple ways of looking at health and ...
1 Sept 2024
Ep 2.2 - Achieving Optimum Performance through Habit and Self-Discipline
In the second part of my conversation with Dr. Ameya, we discuss his roles as chief team physician for Team India in the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. We then speak about the various methods he uses to achieve optimum performance from his athletes. Here he emphasizes the regulation of the holy trifecta - exercise, nutrition and sleep. We end the episode by discussing the role of discipline, empathy and gratitude in any kind of performance, be it the battlefield, the arena, the stage, or the...
25 Aug 2024
Ep 2.1 - A Career in Sports Science; Supporting India in the Paralympic Games Paris 2024
In this episode, my guest (and schoolmate) Dr. (Maj) Ameya Kagali very intricately breaks down the difference between sports science, sports medicine, and orthopaedics, explaining their potential as post-MBBS career options. He speaks of the less travelled road he took, and how it ended up with him as the chief team physician for the Indian Paralympic Team. We then create some buzz for the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympics, and express our hopes to see Team India shine with multiple victories! ...
4 Aug 2024
Ep 1.2 - Plant vs Animal Protein, Low Carb and Fasting for Health and Longevity
In the second part of my conversation with Dr. Chirag, we discuss peer-reviewed literature on animal and plant protein under the contexts of muscle building, longevity and brain health. We then shift to the different modes of calorie restriction, emphasizing its role in longevity, as studied in mice. We end the episode by discussing the science around fasting, low carbohydrate diets and the role of creatine monohydrate as a muscle and brain supplement.Lastly, Dr. Chirag answers some personal ...
21 Jul 2024
Ep 1.1 - Optimum Protein Intake based on your Needs and Goals
In this episode my guest Dr. Chirag - a neurosurgeon and fitness enthusiast, and I discuss how much protein we really need, based on our activity and goals. The literature has been confounding, with too many trains of thought. At times like these, our best bet is to direct our attention towards the recent peer-reviewed literature. We discuss what high-impact papers say about the recommended dietary allowance (RDA), advantages and disadvantages of whey protein protein supplementation, plant ve...
1 Jul 2024
Ep 0 - An Introduction to Callosm
In this episode, I, Dr. Sunit, introduce myself and lay out the objectives for starting the podcast..I also run by you, the format, the number of episodes in Season 1, and mention the upcoming guests - both academic and musical. I discuss what topics will be discussed on Season 1.Hope you enjoy!Thank you for listening..Support the showWebsite: sunitzadav.com
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