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Human Anatomy/Advanced Biology: Pathology in Real Life — with Dr. Catriona AndersonStep inside the pathology lab with Dr. Catriona Anderson—Edinburgh-trained physician and former histopathologist—as she demystifies what really happens from biopsy to diagnosis. In this interview, Dr. Anderson (who also homeschools her children) bridges classroom concepts with real clinical practice: how tissue is preserved and turned into slides, why H&E’s pink-and-purple world is the universal language of pathologists, when labs add immunohistochemistry or DNA testing, and how long results actually take.Students also get clear, memorable explanations of core anatomy & physiology ideas:​ Goblet cells and respiratory epithelium (why mucus matters)​ Cell specialization & regeneration—what heals fast, what doesn’t, and why​ Connective tissue (loose vs. dense, cartilage, bone, blood)​ Immune defense in action—neutrophils, macrophages, B/T cells, and memoryReal stories, precise science, and practical pathways connect high-school learning to healthcare careers, showing how pathologists collaborate with surgeons and physicians to guide treatment. Perfect for motivated homeschool and classroom learners who want to see how anatomy becomes diagnosis—and how biology saves lives.

Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of a family that is involved in speech and debate. What are the benefits, what is the commitment, and is it truly an everlasting valuable experience? During this episode you will learn all of that from Wendy Goins of Lifehouse Church. She and her husband are Family Pastors and veteran Speech/Debate parents. Find out more about Pastor Wendy and Lifehouse Church @ www.rvalifehouse.org.

In this episode I talk to my kids about how they are feeling just prior to competition. I also ask what they do with those feelings and what strategies they use to compete as a speaker.

This is short introduction of what we are about and what you can expect from our podcast.

Today on the show I introduce the podcast and tell parents and students what to expect.