BioJam Podcast

We made it without getting cancelled.....CRAZY! Season 1 of BioJam is officially wrapped 🎉 In this final episode, we’re reflecting on the the season that was. Everything from pain science and performance, to endometriosis, exercise myths, recovery, and bone health and bioplasticity.....we know BIG WORD. We also answered your final questions of 2025! Season 1 was about curiosity over certainty, to...

This week on the BioJam Podcast, Jess and Sam break down a brand-new research paper exploring exercise snacks — short, bite-sized bouts of movement sprinkled throughout your day. We dive into: • What exercise snacks actually are • The science behind them and do they work? • How they compare to traditional workouts and physical activity guidelines • Practical ways to use them • Why this research ma...

🎙️ Episode 9: Endometriosis & Exercise – Jess’s Journey In this episode, Jess opens up about her personal journey with endometriosis — from diagnosis and symptoms to how her relationship with movement and exercise has evolved along the way. We chat about the ups and downs of living (and working) with a chronic condition, the role of exercise in managing endo, and what it means to listen to you...

This week we’re diving deep into endometriosis and unpacking how exercise can support those living with it — physically, mentally, and socially. We chat about: ✨ What endo actually is 📚 What the latest research says about exercise 🏃‍♀️ Practical exercise strategies that empower, not punish 💭 And how to shift from “rules” ➡️ to “tools” when it comes to movement Whether you’re living with endo,...

📣 The Jammers sent us SO many epic questions we couldn’t fit them all into one episode… so welcome to Q&A Part 2 🎉🔥 This one’s got it all: 💪 Training debates 🥂 Recovery & Performance + alcohol (spoiler: maybe don’t 🍷➡️🏋️) 🐠 Which sea creature we’d treat (yep, you read that right 🐙) Thanks for keeping the questions coming — you lot make this podcast what it is 💖 👇 Drop your own qu...

Welcome back for Episode 6! We’re officially halfway through Season One 🎉 so we thought we’d celebrate with something a little different — our very first Q&A episode! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions (and keep them coming 👀). If you want to hear a Part 2, don’t forget to drop our code word in the comments section. In this episode we cover: Would you rather: never sweat or never ge...

Welcome Back to Episode 5! Recovery is probably the most understood part of training, Everywhere you look it’s ice baths, massage guns and cryo chambers….but none of that matters if you’re not really nailing the basics. In this episode we cover: What recovery actually is (And how long it takes) ​The S-Tier non negotiables you can’t skip ​The biggest myths that need busting ​Our ruthless tier list...

Muscles aren’t just for flexing — they’re for living better, moving easier, and performing at your best. 💪 In this BioJam episode, Jess and Sam unpack the world of hypertrophy training: what it is, why it matters for everyone (not just gym junkies), and how to actually make it work for your goals. From evidence and research to simple tips, we’ve got you covered. 🎧 Press play and let’s build some...

🥊 Welcome to the ring! In this episode of the BioJam Podcast , Jess (physiotherapist) and Sam (exercise physiologist) step into the metaphorical boxing ring to break down the key differences — and surprising similarities — between physiotherapy and exercise physiology. 👊 Who prescribes what?🤕 Can both manage injuries and chronic conditions?📚 What do the guidelines say, and how do they help us...

🎙️Welcome back to Episode 2 of the BioJam Podcast! This week, we’re diving into bone health —what the latest guidelines say, why they matter, and how you can apply them. We break down the key recommendations by Healthy Bones Australia and BJSM backed by current research. We talk: ​Resistance training ​Balance training ​Impacts (like jumping, skipping, or stomping) Whether you're aiming to slow...

🎙️ BioJam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 1: Movement Jail & Bioplasticity Have you ever been told you have a “bad back”, “worn-out knees,” or that you should “stop running before you ruin yourself”? Too many people feel trapped by fear and misinformation about their bodies, stuck in what we call movement jail - afraid to move, exercise, or live fully because they believe their body is fragile. In...

Welcome to BioJam: a short, sharp Allied Health podcast (15-20mins)🎙️ where we break down the latest in pain science 🧠, sports medicine, and rehab research so it actually makes sense. Hosted by Jess and Sam - a physiotherapist and exercise physiologist duo based in Melbourne, Australia. We’re here to turn evidence into action. No jargon 🚫. No fluff 🐑. Just clinically useful conversations (with...