{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e07fa5dfdd5a0017dd8296/68daa0c886a090a7dade0861?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Antarctica to Space: Lessons in Human Optimisation with Prof Nathalie Pattyn","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65e07fa5dfdd5a0017dd8296/1759157755123-8801f17a-c13e-407c-9946-5ef3661f1784.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Martin &amp; JP talk to Nathalie Pattyn about human performance in operational environments. They discuss the importance of rest and recovery in training, the role of robustness and the challenges of leadership in high-performance settings. Nathalie has extensive experience working in Antarctica, and the conversation explores the adaptability required to excel in that environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest, Cast &amp; Crew</strong></p><p>Nathalie Pattyn is an emergency doctor, psychologist and academic with 30 years of experience in the Belgian defence force. She heads up VIPER – a research unit that investigates human performance in selected populations, from astronauts to special forces candidates.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Martin Jones &amp; Jonpaul Nevin <a href=\"https://www.ophp.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ophp.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Produced &amp; edited by Bess Manley</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li>Nathalie’s open-access book ‘<em>Handbook of Mental Performance’</em> <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yxwa7n23\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/yxwa7n23</a>&nbsp;</li><li>VIPER’s publications <a href=\"http://viper.rma.ac.be/pub/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://viper.rma.ac.be/pub/index.html</a>&nbsp;</li><li>‘An Astronaut’s Guide to Life’ by Chris Hadfield <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/57b8yw6t\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/57b8yw6t</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks for tuning in. If you found this podcast valuable, please take a moment to rate, share and review.&nbsp; If you have feedback, guest suggestions, or topics you'd love us to cover, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@ophp.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@ophp.co.uk</a> or connect with us on LinkedIn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>01:09 Founding the Viper Research Unit</p><p>01:57 Research Focus and Applications</p><p>02:54 Training for Extreme Roles</p><p>04:23 The Importance of Rest and Recovery</p><p>05:37 Selection and Robustness</p><p>14:44 Challenges in Selection Processes</p><p>24:22 Antarctic Missions and Remote Medicine</p><p>31:46 Cognitive and Physiological Research</p><p>38:50 Emerging Technologies and Practical Advice</p><p>42:18 Leadership and Duty of Care</p><p>46:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"OpHP Ltd"}