Samoan Scientist Podcast

Originally recorded in June 2026 for 531pi's Island Time during Sāmoan Language Week. I'm excited to share this interview here on the podcast. We talk about my journey as the Samoan Scientist, how my research explores the connections between traditional Samoan foods, genetics, and type 2 diabetes, and why making science accessible to Pacific communities matters. We also discuss the inspiration beh...

The Problem Was Never Our Genetics What if the key to better health for Pacific peoples wasn't a new diet trend or medication, but the foods our ancestors had been eating for generations? In this episode, Samoan scientist Amy Maslen-Miller explores the traditional Samoan diet through both cultural knowledge and modern science. From talo, ufi, ulu, fa'i, niu, and seafood, to the umu cooking method...

It has been over 7 years since I made an episode, but I am back! This is a deep dive about my journey of identity and science starting from my childhood in the 90s to the present.

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Update on my PhD about feeling like I'm not doing enough and how I am addressing it. I hope that some of the podcast connects with you and helps you with your own journey.

September 2023 I had achieved so many things in my PhD that I thought I would NEVER achieve, however I also experienced very upsetting news about my Nana.

In this episode, we talk with my good friend Michelle about Uber Eats Diabetes High school relationships Health

Talofa my name is Amy. I am PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. I have gone back into the archives and pieced together a raw PhD update for the month of March 2022.

Talofa, my name is Amy. The creator of Samoan Scientist. I started posting online in 2015 and have built a following of over 4K followers across IG, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Podcasting and LinkedIn. Here I share my tips on how to get started in social media.

Talofa, my name is Amy. I am a second-year PhD student researching the Samaon traditional diet. This episode, I share with you common foods that Samoans ate from missionary records 1830s-1920s. In this

Talofa my name is Amy, I am a second-year PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. There was a lot of talanoa on a recent post and I wanted to address all of your comments.

Talofa my name is Amy, I am a second-year PhD candidate researching Samoan traditional foods. Here are 5 steps on how I wrote my literature review.

Hey. My name is Amy Maslen-Miller I am a PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. Here are some tips to help keep you motivated during your studies.

My name is Amy Maslen-Miller a PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. Here are some of my study tips to help with your tests and exams. Let me know if you have any questions!

I talk about my PhD research, the Samoan traditional diet an Answer some of your questions.

Malo. I'm Amy Maslen-Miller, a New Zealand-born Samoan woman in Science. The Samoan Scientist Podcast is a platform to share knowledge and stories from Maori and Pasifika in STEM. What do you want to hear from the podcast in 2023? This is your channel to help you navigate STEM.

After 3 years of jumping through academic hurdles I have finally started my PhD!Research the Samoan traditional diet as one of the solutions to prevent diabetes.   I'm going to give monthly updates about my journey. Hopefully sharing my experiences will help you. I talk about my initial thoughts about the PhD and the books I’ve read relating to my research. 

I have been waiting three years to share my story. So many academic hurdles, a lot of no's , low self-esteem and mental wellbeing. This is my story of how it took three years for me to start my PhD. 

It has been a really rough time in my career so I want to share a talanoa that I've had in my mind for a while. In the hopes of helping you on your journey and knowing that you're not alone. ps. sorry about the sniffling. 

Note: This was recorded pre COVID-19 Introducing Julia Arnott-Nee, strategist and advocate for bridging the gap of technology in our Pacific communities. Raised in Grey Lynn, Auckland and Christchurch, Julia talks about her journey into the tech industry, including her time at HP in America. We talk about Julia having an arts background and how she moved into tech, the hustle of applying for jobs,...

Introducing Eteroa Lafele, a Samoan software engineer. Born and bred in Cannons Creek, Porirua, Wellington. We talked about how Eteroa got into tech, her transition from Wellington to Auckland, to study at the Auckland University of Technology. Speaking her truth, about her experiences in Tech, as a Pacific women and her passion for supporting our Pacific Community. You may want to adjust your vol...

Mads is from Ngati Porou on her mums side and grew up in Helensville, Auckland. On this episode we talk about Mads journey into science. Starting with growing up in Helensville, following her passion throughout university, aid work, her PhD in Maori health and food sovereignty and CrossFit. If you have any questions for Mads you can contact her on Instagram @madeline.alice or Facebook: Madeline Sh...

Tulele talks about his childhood in Samoa, the ups and downs of his engineering degree and rugby. Listen out for the family shout outs and nostalgia! If you have any questions for Tulele you can send them my way on IG, Facebook, Youtube or samoanscientist@gmail.com

Lolo is currently working and living in Tonga as a GIS analyst. I managed to catch up with him while he was in NZ and he kept it real! Lolo talked about moving to NZ from Tonga after high school, being the shy guy, university, climate change and living and working in Tonga.

We are starting 2020 right as I sat down with Alyx Pivac, an indigenous scientist and activist. She is of Māori (Ngāti Whātua, Te Rarawa) and Croatian descent and grew up in Whangārei with her mum, dad and two sisters. We talked about her dual identities growing up, her passion for the ocean and speaking up for those who don’t have a voice.  If you have any questions for Alyx, feel free to message...