Genius, Greed, and Madness - feat. Pamela Ryckman

In Episode 10, Leslie speaks with Emmy-winning producer and writer Pamela Ryckman about her latest biography, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science – the true story of scientist, activist and trailblazer Candace Pert. Pert’s groundbreaking research and book Molecules of Emotion introduced the world to the mind-body connection, the opioid receptor and an HIV treatment known as Peptide T.Pamela talks about Candace’s extraordinary life, discoveries and fierce competition in the male-dominated world of science and Big Pharma. Candace Pert has received shining reviews including the Wall Street Journal, “Exemplary research, balanced accounts, and deeply evocative prose... A truly insightful narrative on what it can mean to be a woman at the cutting edge of science.”In addition toCandace Pert, Leslie talks with Pamela about her first book,Stiletto Network, her own extraordinary career and the transformative effects of women supporting women in the workforce… Don’t miss this episode!

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The Interview with Leslie Heaney is a podcast that features interviews with experts and thought leaders in everything from fashion and the arts to policy, the law, business, medicine and science. If a topic is relevant and compelling, it is covered on The Interview. Host Leslie Heaney is excited to share these compelling stories with you. You’ll leave feeling inspired, having learnt something new, and having shared a few laughs along the way.