The Scientist Who Saw Too Much: Inside Big Pharma's Biggest Secret - with Pamela Ryckman

Solving the Riddle of Being Human

"This story jumps the shark every moment."

Sah and Emmy-winning producer Pamela Ryckman dive into the fascinating life of maverick scientist Candace Pert, whose groundbreaking discoveries bridged the worlds of neuroscience and spirituality. In her new book, Pamela reveals how Pert's research on opiate receptors not only revolutionized our understanding of the mind-body connection but also inadvertently contributed to the opioid crisis.

Through captivating storytelling, they explore how this brilliant woman faced brutal opposition from the male-dominated scientific establishment while pioneering ideas that would later become foundational to integrative medicine. From her work during the AIDS crisis to her evolving views on consciousness and healing, Pert's journey illuminates the complex relationship between science, spirituality, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Whether you're interested in holistic health, women's leadership, or the hidden stories behind modern medicine, this conversation offers remarkable insights into how one scientist's discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of healing and consciousness.

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Pamela Ryckman is an Emmy-winning producer and writer with a focus on women in the workforce. She is the recent author of CANDACE PERT: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science (Hachette, 2023), a biography of the maverick scientist whose visionary research led to both the opioid crisis and the mind-body movement. Pert’s personal story forms a launchpad to discuss the most pressing issues plaguing science and healthcare today. After two decades working in investigative journalism and documentary film, Pamela is uniquely positioned to tell this story.

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