Dr Madlen Ziege

ABOUT ME

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest achievement."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson -

My name is Dr. Madlen Ziege, I am an active Biologist since 2009. My last name “Ziege” in German translates to “Goat” in English; perhaps I was pre-determined to be a Biologist.

I have studied and worked in Germany, France, Mexico, Canada, Japan and Tasmania. Specialising in the behaviour of animals and ecology of plants, I have created the “urban to rural gradient”, I have written 2 books and have authored over 30 scientific publications.

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Where I come from

My life flipped upside-down on me during my PhD studies at the University of Frankfurt. I realised almost too late how toxic the scholastic environment really is. I pushed forward, completing my PhD in 2016, but suffered what I deem today as massive health issues. I ended up with common health symptoms amongst scientist such as hormonal imbalances, burn out syndrome and eating disorders.

Where I am now

Rather than learning facts by hard or collecting data, I am now present with nature on a deeper level simply through experience. I learned how indigenous cultures get in touch with animals, plants and even stones. Today, I see everything in life to be intertwined. If we want to successfully tackle ecological problems it is necessary to reconnect with nature on a different, more profound level. By doing so, we also reconnect with ourselves which is the pre-condition for a happy and full-filled life.

What you can find on my website

My art

Die Sendung mit der Ziege

I drew this cute little fellow with pencil and charcoal. Check out the rest of my art work. You can also purchase my drawings or hire me for a customised piece of art.

Die Sendung mit der Ziege

In die "Die Sendung mit der Ziege" trifft Empirie auf Empathie, Forschung auf Faszination, Statistik auf Staunen.

Books and Articles

In my newest book I put forward the notion that the concept that we call “Stress” is not the evil villain we have been made to believe, instead is an integral part of life, often poorly represented and misunderstood.

TV and Radio

Books and Articles

I love to talk about biology and life on the radio or TV. Check out my latest appearances and send me a message if you need a biologist.