Today's episode is part of an experiment: introducing best practices from other disciplines to the bench-based bioscientist.

Declan Dunn cuts through the hype and gets practical about AI in the lab: what it's good at, what it's bad at, and what it changes for your day-to-day science.

Should bioscientists care about AI? Can it actually replace the scientist, or does it just raise the bar for what great scientists do?

For more from Declan, check out his brilliant podcast, "The AI Optimist" at https://www.youtube.com/@DeclanDunn

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#85 — Are your supports holding you back?

Think back to learning how to ride a bike. Training wheels help you stay upright—but eventually, you have to let them go if you want to truly ride.

The same thing happens in science and in life. We lean on habits, routines, and support systems that once helped, but over time they can quietly start to hold us back.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore how to recognize the “crutches” you might still be relying on—like always checking with a colleague before making decisions, sticking to outdated routines, or avoiding tasks that feel uncomfortable. More importantly, we’ll show you how to move beyond them with confidence.

Listen in to learn how to let go of what no longer serves you, while building the skills, resilience, and self-trust to thrive without the training wheels.

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#84 — Are you avoiding what matters most?

Avoidance shows up in subtle ways—sometimes we know we’re dodging a task, sometimes it’s a reflexive habit, and other times we don’t even realize what we’re avoiding.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore how these patterns of avoidance can quietly drain your confidence, slow your progress, and amplify stress. More importantly, we’ll show you how to recognize your own patterns and build simple, practical tools to face challenges with clarity and purpose.

Is avoidance holding you back—or can it be transformed into a strategy that helps you thrive?

Listen in to find out.

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