Why is it so hard to ask for help when we’re struggling mentally?

In this episode of Research & Chill, we break down three common but often unspoken barriers that stop people from seeking mental health support. From stigma and fear to cultural expectations and misunderstanding, we explore why help-seeking can feel harder than it should.

Using research, this episode speaks to anyone who has ever struggled in silence, to friends and family who want to support better, and to professionals navigating the human side of care.

You are not weak, and you are not alone!

Silence helps no one, but understanding helps everyone.

After a bad night of sleep, cravings often hit hard — for bread, pizza, salty snacks, or sugar.

In this episode of Research & Chill, we break down the science behind why poor sleep quietly changes appetite, hunger hormones, and food choices — without blame or hype.

We talk about how sleep affects what your body asks for, why willpower isn’t the full story, and how small changes still matter.

No rules. No food shaming. Just research explained calmly and clearly.

Disclaimer: This episode is for general education, not medical advice. If you have specific health concerns, a healthcare professional can help you decide what’s right for you.

"Just eat healthy" sounds simple-until you live it.

In this episode, we explore why that phrase oversimplifies diseases, recovery, and survival. From treatment side effects to food access and long-term outcomes, this conversation sits at the intersection of science, lived experience, and honesty.

No shame. No quick fixes.

Just research, context, and calm conversation.

Diet advice can feel overwhelming — carbs one day, sugar the next. In this episode of Research & Chill, we slow things down and explain why healthy eating works, without hype or complicated science.

This isn’t about perfection or food rules. It’s about patterns, how nutrition supports the body over time, and why research keeps pointing to the same themes again and again.

A calm, honest conversation about food, science, and what actually helps.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.

A breakdown of evidence linking diet quality and survival in cancer survivors. This episode walks through findings from studies using diet indices like the Mediterranean Diet Score and Healthy Eating Index, highlighting consistent links with overall survival.

This episode focuses on what the evidence shows, how findings fit together, and where uncertainty remains.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.