Welcome to Lab Rat Radio with Dr. Emily Dow and Dr. Nathan Jenkins! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, the podcast, and the reason this show exists: health and fitness content has never been more available, and somehow people have never been more confused. We talk about what it means to think like scientists, coaches, professors, and lifelong lab rats in a space full of fear-based messaging, influencer certainty, and wellness internet chaos. Season 1 will cover fueling, hormones, metabolic flexibility, gut health, hormones, data interpretation, and how to read health content without losing your mind. If you’re tired of being told your body is broken by people trying to sell you a protocol, you’re come to the right place.

Lab Rat Radio Episode 1 -- Introduction to LRR

Lab Rat Radio is a long-form conversation about human physiology, nutrition, exercise science, and evidence-based health.

Hosted by lifelong lab rats and current university professors Dr. Emily Dow, PhD, RDN, CSCS, and Dr. Nathan Jenkins, PhD, the show bridges research, teaching, coaching, and real-world application. Together, Emily and Nathan explore the mechanisms behind common health and performance questions while separating what the evidence actually shows from what gets exaggerated online.

Topics include metabolism, fueling for performance, hormones, gut health, training adaptations, stress physiology, recovery, supplements, and the challenges of translating science into everyday decisions.

For curious people who want to understand the body more deeply without being scared, sold to, or talked down to.