Hey! Welcome to Samsplaining Science - a podcast where a chick named Sam tries to explain some science! Science affects our lives every day, more than any of us realize. That's where this podcast comes in! Join Sam as she explores and explains the wonders of science that are all around us - hopefully learning a little bit and laughing a little bit along the way!
On this episode, sam-splains intrauterine devices and trauma dumps! fun!
Sources:
1. Friedman, J., Oluronbi, R.A. (2019). Types of IUDs and Mechanism of Action. In: Coles, M., Mays, A. (eds) Optimizing IUD Delivery for Adolescents and Young Adults. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17816-1_3
2. UCSF School of Medicine Bixby Center and Bedsider.org. How well does birth control work? [Internet]. Available: https://beyondthepill.ucsf.edu/sites/beyondthepill.ucsf.edu/files/Tiers_Chart_ENGLISH.pdf.
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12 Jun 2026
ep 58. fiber? I hardly know ‘er!
On this episode, sam-splains fiber and the role it plays in digestion! Promises of a short episode were broken as she talks about stool for FORTY MINUTES (my bad lol!!!!!)! Enjoy and eat your veggies!
Sources:
Mayo Clinic (2025). Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet. Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983
McRorie JW and McKeown NM. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017;117:251-264. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.021
Solanki C. (13 Apr 2026). “The Tiny Purple Fruit That Secretly Heals Your Gut: Here’s What Plums Really Do to Your Digestion”. The Quiet Nutrition. Link: https://thequietnutrition.com/the-tiny-purple-fruit-that-secretly-heals-your-gut-heres-what-plums-really-do-to-your-digestion/
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19 Apr 2026
ep 57. red light masks
On this episode, sam-splains red light masks and the science behind why red light may help reduce signs of aging on the skin!
Sources:
1. Center for Disease Control. (2024). The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/radiation-health/about/electromagnetic-spectrum.html
2. Couturaud V, Le Fur M, Pelletier M, Granotier F. Reverse skin aging signs by red light photobiomodulation. Skin Res Technol. 2023;29:e13391. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.13391
3. Bargato EF, Paisano AF, Pavani C, Motta LJ et al, Role of photobiomodulation application frequency in facial rejuvenation: randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial. Lasers in Medical Science. 2025;40:170. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-025-04383-1
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