Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he became a leading voice in nutrition and obesity science. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and tips on balancing science with media. Learn more about: - The thrill of making science documentaries - The secrets to effective science communication - And the realities of combining media with academia. Don't miss this fun and informative episode with the brilliant Giles Yeo! 🌟📺🔬 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00:00 Introduction Episode 00:00:32 Introduction to Giles Yeo 00:01:21 Switch to Science Communication 00:02:34 First TV Appearance 00:05:59 Writing His First Book 00:07:04 First Science Documentary 00:07:36 Shift During COVID-19 00:09:30 Personal Challenges in Academia 00:11:06 Rewards of Science Communication 00:13:36 Making Science Communication Easier for Scientists 00:14:18 Advice for Early Career Researchers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 Try Jenni AI: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/jenni 🤯: Save 20% with the code "SCIENCE20" 🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one:  https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇 https://mtr.bio/Tools 🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter.  https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here:  Twitter: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Interested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/