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  • Acquired Sociopathy

    Acquired Sociopathy
    2026/04/22
    In this episode of Is This the Norm?, hosts Rebecca, Heather, and Lora explore the concept of acquired sociopathy — antisocial behavior caused by damage to the prefrontal cortex of the frontal lobe. Using the famous 1848 case of Phineas Gage, a railroad foreman who survived an iron rod blasting through his skull and emerged with his intellect intact but his personality dramatically altered, they explain how this part of the brain governs impulse control, social judgment, and emotional regulation rather than cognitive ability. Sources: Brain Anatomy and How the Brain Works Johns Hopkins Medicine Year: 2025 Container: Johns Hopkins Medicine Publisher: Johns Hopkins Medicine URL: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brain "No longer Gage": an iron bar through the head K. O'Driscoll, J. P. Leach Year: 1998 Container: BMJ Volume: 317 Issue: 7174 Page: 1673-1674 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.317.7174.1673a URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1114479/ Filho, Ricardo Vieira Teles. “Phineas Gage’s Great Legacy.” Dementia & Neuropsychologia, vol. 14, no. 4, 2020, pp. 419–421, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7735047/, https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-57642020dn14-040013. Mendez, Mario. “The Unique Predisposition to Criminal Violations in Frontotemporal Dementia.” Jaapl.org, 2025, jaapl.org/content/38/3/318.
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    32 分
  • Sweden's Waste Management System

    Sweden's Waste Management System
    2026/04/15

    In sharing about Sweden's success in their recycling program Lora, Heather and Rebecca reflect on America's waste habits, the role of money and policy in driving change, their own recycling practices, and personal anecdotes about composting, chickens, and buying in bulk to reduce packaging waste.

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    15 分
  • Part Two: Nursing Throughout History

    Part Two: Nursing Throughout History
    2026/04/08

    Join Rebecca, Lora and Heather on Part two of Nursing Throughout History. This episode will discuss the 19th–21st centuries and Heather's personal nursing career and experiences.

    Resource: INTELYCARE.COM The History of Nursing: Timeline and Overview
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    20 分
  • Part One: Nursing Throughout History

    Part One: Nursing Throughout History
    2026/04/01

    Join Heather, Lora, and Rebecca to explore the history of nursing across several eras.

    Resource: INTELYCARE.COM The History of Nursing: Timeline and Overview
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    45 分
  • Our Canine Family Members' Evolution

    Our Canine Family Members' Evolution
    2026/03/25

    Join Lora, Rebecca, and Heather to discuss the evolutionary journey of dogs from wolves to beloved family companions, examining the scientific and social aspects of human-canine bonds.

    References:

    Fascinating Facts About Canine Evolution and Why Dogs Are Drawn to Humans by A Peaceful Pack

    The Evolution Of Dogs, Accidental Best Friends by Shala Hankison '95, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

    NPR: “How Dogs Evolved Into 'Our Best Friends'”
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    36 分
  • Skin Writing

    Skin Writing
    2026/03/18

    This is a podcast episode titled "Skin Writing" from "Is this the Norm?" featuring three hosts: Heather Barden, Lora, and Rebecca.

    Rebecca discusses her personal experience with Dermagraphism, a rare skin disorder that causes raised welts (urticaria) to form on the skin in response to minor physical irritation like scratching, bumping, or pressure. The condition translates to "skin writing" because scratching creates welt patterns that match the shape of whatever touched the skin.

    Works Cited

    Nobles, Timothy, et al. “Dermatographism.” PubMed, StatPearls Publishing, 2021, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531496/.

    Dermatographia (dermatographism): What it is, causes & treatment. Cleveland Clinic. (2025, December 11). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17793-dermatographism-dermatographia.

    Simone Laube, MD, MRCP (2024, October 3). Dermographism Urticaria: Pathophysiology and Etiology. Mescape. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1050294-overview#a4

    Mast Cells. Cleveland Clinic. (2024, May 16). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/mast-cells

    Urticaria and Mastocytosis: As Common as we Think? actasdermo.org. V. Monsálvez. https://actasdermo.org/es-download-pdf-S1578219010706508
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    28 分
  • The Marathon

    The Marathon
    2026/03/11

    Join Lora, Rebecca, and Heather as they discuss the history of the marathon. From the origin of the race, to women's rights in the Boston Marathon and their own personal history with long distance running.

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    16 分
  • Lotus Feet

    Lotus Feet
    2026/03/03

    Join Lora, Rebecca, and Heather discussing the historical practice of Chinese foot binding (Lotus Feet). The practice of foot binding in China lasted approximately 1,000 years (950 AD - 1949). This binding of the feet (and breaking of the toes) was practiced to symbolize beauty, wealth, and status; necessary for securing good marriage prospects.
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    40 分