The chapter explores the speaker's transition from anatomy and veterinary school to art and music, revealing their struggles in finding a career that blends both science and art. It follows Joy's shift from veterinary aspirations to a fascination with marine biology and becoming an aquavet, despite challenges. The narrative showcases a diverse range of experiences, from working with unique fish specimens to a deep passion for anatomy and research.
Ever poked at roadkill? Watched videos of whales exploding? Drooled over a curio cabinet full of claws & bones? Peered into a jar with a pickled toad? Then this one is for you. Arguably the world's most famous comparative anatomist (and pretty-much-also functional morphologist) Dr. Joy Reidenberg pulls up a chair at Mt. Sinai Hospital to talk about her fascinating backstory, exploding whales, taxidermied chipmunks, dead toadfish, animal's weird anatomy and its function and how it might help human health. She is absolutely amazing and you will become obsessed with her work.
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Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris
Music by Nick Thorburn