Two hosts, one honest question.
What does the science actually say, and what do you do with it on a Monday? Rebecca translates the research. David asks the questions the rest of us are thinking.
Wellness for Nerds
with Dr. Rebecca Chabot & David Masterton
She knows the science. He keeps it honest, and occasionally derails the whole thing with a dad joke.
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Episode 14 · 26 Oct 2026 · 26 min
Do You Need to Be Bored to Rest?
Do music, podcasts or a chat with a friend count as rest? A listener asked us whether screen-free things that still stimulate the brain count as recovery, or whether you need to fully get bored to…
Episode 13 · 19 Oct 2026 · 26 min
Can't Focus? Meditation Isn't the Only Answer
Can't focus? A listener asked us how to improve focus and motivation with a busy mind, and whether meditation is the key or there's more to it. Rebecca starts with time confetti: our days chopped…
Episode 12 · 5 Oct 2026 · 24 min
Chronic Stress: How to Recover When It Doesn't Stop
Can't escape work stress? You can still recover. A listener asked us whether you can live with chronic stress, like work or study, without being chronically stressed. Or do you need to quit…
Dr. Rebecca Chabot
The research, the rigour, and the ability to ensure it makes sense. Evidence-based, warm, and genuinely passionate about this stuff.
David Masterton
The questions, the gut reactions, the occasional tangent, and yes, the dad jokes. Serious when it counts.
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