{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64dcc60c00649a0011f491bf/6abfd57652f9e4485f110406?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cutting Through the Science Noise With Professor John Nolan","description":"<p>Aisling O&#39;Rourke is joined by Professor John Nolan, whose 25 years of research into the eye, the brain and nutrition are the subject of the new documentary <em>A Vision for Vision</em>. They talk about why the science matters for people of all ages, and about the gap between scientific discovery and public understanding.</p><p>For anyone nervous about putting themselves in front of a camera, he shares his tips on storytelling and sticking to what you know.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>What <em>A Vision for Vision</em> is, and why John made a film instead of publishing another paper</li><li>How common age-related macular degeneration is in Ireland, and why waiting until the condition is advanced isn&#39;t enough</li><li>John&#39;s concept of &quot;Health 3.0&quot;: proactive, preventative healthcare built on targeted nutrition</li><li>The education gap: why most eye doctors aren&#39;t trained in the link between nutrition, eyes and brain</li><li>Why scientists need to get comfortable with simplifying their language, and why even scientists like a good story</li><li>Making science collaborative and involving patients, athletes and the public in the research</li><li>Advice for nervous communicators: know your subject, don&#39;t pretend to be an expert in everything, and tell a story</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;re new here, make sure to hit follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and if you&#39;re watching on YouTube, hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode.</p><p>Make sure to check out our YouTube!</p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommunicationsCoachie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></u></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: <u><a href=\"mailto:hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie</a></u></p><p><em>Editing is by Amanda Fitzgerald</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Aisling:</strong></p><p><u><a href=\"http://www.thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></u> </p><p><u><a href=\"mailto:hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email</a></u> </p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thecommunicationscoach.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingorourkecc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></u></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with John:</strong></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmnolan/?isSelfProfile=false\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://profjohnnolan.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://profjohnnolan.com/a-vision-for-vision/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Info about ‘A Vision for Vision’</a></u></p>","author_name":"Aisling O'Rourke"}