Finding Genius Podcast

Does there need to be a new approach to treating and handling mental health disorders? Using understanding and a naturopathic approach, previously unconsidered solutions may appear. Press play to learn: What a naturopathic approach to treatment entails Which form of bipolar is more receptive to naturopathic treatment Why finding the root of the mental health problem is so critical Doctor Of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, shares her experience with her own mental health struggles and their journey to help others who struggle as well. Many practitioners and patients believe the only path to treatment of mental health disorders is purely medication prescription. However, through attempting to understand the patient and their circumstances along with a more naturalized treatment approach, success can be found where previously thought impossible. Additionally, improvements can be made to supplement more traditional treatment by ensuring that many other areas of life ...

In the past, human bodies evolved to process the toxins we encounter in our genes and environments. Today, however, the world presents us with challenges that our bodies struggle to overcome. From our food and water to auto emissions and products we use every day, heavy metal toxins are present in almost every facet of modern life.  Spencer Feldman in alternative medicine for over 30 years. Throughout his practice, he encountered people with “mystery diseases” that couldn’t be identified or treated with traditional medicine. This prompted Feldman to learn more about the detox process, and eventually, to found Remedylink, a company focused on manufacturing holistic detoxification products that can be used by everyone for their total health benefits.  In this informative episode, you can learn about:  How heavy metal toxins affect everyone in different ways. How Detox can help with Gallstones, Kidney Stones, Gout, and other health issues.  How your body processes...

In the past, human bodies evolved to process the toxins we encounter in our genes and environments. Today, however, the world presents us with challenges that our bodies struggle to overcome. From our food and water to auto emissions and products we use every day, heavy metal toxins are present in almost every facet of modern life.  Spencer Feldman in alternative medicine for over 30 years. Throughout his practice, he encountered people with “mystery diseases” that couldn’t be identified or treated with traditional medicine. This prompted Feldman to learn more about the detox process, and eventually, to found Remedylink, a company focused on manufacturing holistic detoxification products that can be used by everyone for their total health benefits.  In this informative episode, you can learn about:  How heavy metal toxins affect everyone in different ways. How Detox can help with Gallstones, Kidney Stones, Gout, and other health issues.  How your body processes...

In the past, human bodies evolved to process the toxins we encounter in our genes and environments. Today, however, the world presents us with challenges that our bodies struggle to overcome. From our food and water to auto emissions and products we use every day, heavy metal toxins are present in almost every facet of modern life.  Spencer Feldman in alternative medicine for over 30 years. Throughout his practice, he encountered people with “mystery diseases” that couldn’t be identified or treated with traditional medicine. This prompted Feldman to learn more about the detox process, and eventually, to found Remedylink, a company focused on manufacturing holistic detoxification products that can be used by everyone for their total health benefits.  In this informative episode, you can learn about:  How heavy metal toxins affect everyone in different ways. How Detox can help with Gallstones, Kidney Stones, Gout, and other health issues.  How your body processes...

In the past, human bodies evolved to process the toxins we encounter in our genes and environments. Today, however, the world presents us with challenges that our bodies struggle to overcome. From our food and water to auto emissions and products we use every day, heavy metal toxins are present in almost every facet of modern life.  Spencer Feldman in alternative medicine for over 30 years. Throughout his practice, he encountered people with “mystery diseases” that couldn’t be identified or treated with traditional medicine. This prompted Feldman to learn more about the detox process, and eventually, to found Remedylink, a company focused on manufacturing holistic detoxification products that can be used by everyone for their total health benefits.  In this informative episode, you can learn about:  How heavy metal toxins affect everyone in different ways. How Detox can help with Gallstones, Kidney Stones, Gout, and other health issues.  How your body processes...

Given the nature of the human cough as a symptom, it is often poorly managed by medical providers simply because it’s not measured. Allowing people the chance to make their cough quantifiable may allow them to better represent their condition to their doctors. This is not only empowering to patients, but it’s also incredibly helpful to health care providers. In this episode, we are joined by Peter Small, the chief medical officer at a company called Hyfe. Hyfe is a small group of clinical investigators, scientists, data engineers, and software programmers whose ambition is to change the way the world manages the human cough. Hyfe combines the ubiquity of cellphones with sophisticated AI machine learning algorithms to passively monitor and quantify your cough in order to gain insight on how to properly treat it. Hear Peter Small cover things like: How this software works, and how they came up with it. The many nuances in coughs, and what particular coughs can mean for your health....

Can love really change the world for the better? By reevaluating how we perceive the world, we may be able to affect the change we wish to see around us. Listen in to learn: How Juan Lee found the strategies he uses to find happiness today How to encourage tolerance in those around you How Juan Lee's coaching program works Juan Lee, the author of Love Made Simple, shares his strategies to cultivate love and happiness in the world and the people around him. Far too many people go about their daily lives with negative attitudes and very little love in their hearts. Due to this, negativity, hostility, and malice permeate many of their actions, making the world a more pessimistic place.  By embracing love throughout life, holding good in your heart, and showing it to others, there is hope to make the world better. By acknowledging just one person around you, you can make their lives better and create a ripple effect of love. Visit https://juanleetheauthor.com to learn more. ...

Given their close relationship with human beings, primates continue to provide an intriguing field of research for scientists around the world. As we learn more about these animals and their behaviour, their cognitive abilities remain a distinct point of interest for researchers. Dr. Alecia Carter is a lecturer in evolutionary anthropology at University College London that does extensive research regarding the evolution of cognition in primates. Classically trained as a zoologist, the majority of her work has been focused on medium to large size monkeys. Dr. Carter continues to explore how primates’ perceptions and group interactions display an advanced level of mental capacity. Listen now to hear Dr. Carter discuss: The specific primate populations she interacts with and how researchers choose them. The importance of long-term data collection in primate study. The fascinating things she has witnessed in her close contact with these animals. Hear about all of this, and more abo...

Why does Hollywood seem to shy away from the topic of Christianity? Though the big-box movies often have massive budgets, more thoughtful Christian pieces usually do not get the same attention. Listen up to learn: How Hollywood generally treats the topic of Christianity Why fewer faith-based movies get made How more faith-based productions can find success Actor, Producer, and Director, Kevin Sorbo, shares his experience as a professional in Hollywood standing up for Christianity in a religion-averse environment. Despite the more thoughtful and family-oriented topics and approaches of faith-based movies, very few get the same level of attention given to big-box productions. However, over 80-million households may be waiting for just such works. From strengthening his own faith and the values of others, Kevin Sorbo plans to keep fighting to bring faith-based productions into the mainstream. If we continue the same path we are on, we may pass the tipping point and find ourselves ...

Leaders in the corporate field are learning that they are losing valuable and talented employees who feel uncared for and uninspired.  Listen in to discover: Why soft skills, such as empathy, understanding, and emotional intelligence should be business imperatives How a culture of care can help attract and retain both employees and clients Why storytelling is an effective medium to evoke empathy and start important conversations Gian Singh Power is the founder of TLC Lions, an organization whose vision is to “humanize the working world.” Once immersed in a corporate world where high performance and competitive productivity were the sole measures of success, Power began to rethink his viewpoint after the murder of his father and the suicide of a work colleague. Suddenly, it became clear to him that people, even those in the corporate world, are suffering, and they shouldn’t have to do it silently and alone. The TLC Lions work with organizations ...

Can you influence your biological age using science? Nikolina Lauc, CEO of GlycanAge, is asking these questions and is determined to find out how to reverse the aging process with a specific type of molecular testing. GlycanAge looks at a part of human biology that is often ignored: the human glycan. By measuring glycan, we can determine people’s biological age vs chronological age to take steps that may reverse the aging process as a whole. Along with this, glycan testing also shows how the immune system changes with age, and how reducing chronic inflammation is so crucial to overall health.  Listen now as Nikolina Lauc discusses: What glycans are, and how they affect our biological makeup. How you may be able to control your overall health by identifying chronic inflammation early. What the concentration of glycans in our bodies shows us about our body’s overall health and longevity.  Discover this, and much more about biological age testing from someone on the cutt...

Can we explain how life emerged and gained cognition through explaining cell origins and evolution? We may be farther off than we currently think. Press play to learn: How we are thought to be cognitive while our cells are not Natural selection's place in the design theory Where the "life" resides in a cell David Galloway, an Honorary Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow, shares his research on the complexities of life and the possibility of design rather than happenstance. The origin of life and our ability to think in the abstract has long been debated. While there have been countless theories over the course of history, two of the primary contenders are random chance and grand design. Natural selection and evolution are generally thought to be the two significant players in the development of life over eons, but there may be a grand cognition that designed this process. By examining common threads that run through almost every aspect of life, we ma...

… And we’re not done with “worse” yet. Of course, we’re talking about the current virus situation. But as usual, we’re talking about it in a way you won’t hear from most other media outlets. Tune in to explore: The depletion of at-home tests coinciding with the expiration of the emergency use authorization on PCR tests, and how people are responding Why Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has altogether stopped testing for the virus in the emergency room The coming rise of wrongful death lawsuits related to vaccine injuries and hospital deaths related to the virus Whether a civil war and/or forced vaccinations could be on the horizon How adherence to mask mandates varies greatly from one area to another in the U.S. Vaccinated people are making vicious statements and even threats against the unvaccinated, and these people comprise about 30% of the U.S. population. Will this percentage grow, decrease, or stay the same? What might turn the tide in this virus situation o...

“Food is medicine … There are foods that can heal you and foods that can poison you,” says Achina Stein. She’s an American board-certified psychiatrist with 25+ years of practice experience, and she brings a whole new perspective to the treatment of mental illnesses. Tune in to explore: The connection between inflammation in the body, the foods we eat, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even psychosis How psychiatric training has changed over the last couple of decades (and whether it’s been for the better or worse) The links between stress, sugar cravings, hypoglycemia, certain chronic infections, and environmental toxins How the U.S. medical system encourages practitioners to make quick decisions rather than truly understand their patients   In her book, What If It’s Not Depression?: Your Guide to Finding Answers and Solutions , Dr. Stein aims to help people understand that the symptoms of mental disorders can have numerous root causes and that they can be reverse...

Can public access to genome sequencing help mitigate overall risk in the future of medicine? With broader availability, new services can help propel testing to new heights. Listen in to learn: Why someone may choose to test their genome sequencing Possible roadblocks in utilizing genetic testing The timeline in the future for Merogenomics Inc. Dr. Mikolaj Raszek, founder and managing director of Merogenomics Inc., shares his work to bring public access to genetic testing. Many folks are familiar with the genetic testing available to the public today, like those designed to examine ancestry and basic medical information. However, if more in-depth testing can be made available to the public, much more beneficial and meaningful data can be disseminated, mitigating significant risks to the patient. If we can examine the genome of any one, we can determine the likelihood of thousands of conditions they may develop in the future. With this knowledge, they can choose to take risk-miti...

How can geomorphology be used to determine earthquake hazards? By watching the changes in geography over the Earth's history, we can learn to predict future geographic events. Listen up to discover: What geomorphologists study How predictions of stability can be made How Earth scientists can help with future environmental problems Mikael Attal, a geomorphologist at the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh, shares his research and work studying the changes in the Earth's landscape and what these changes can mean for the future. Major geological events like earthquakes can be some of the most significantly changing events on Earth. By studying these changes and how they have affected the geography of an area, we may be able to start making predictions to mitigate risk and attempt to predict significant future events. These studies allow various countries and societies to better prepare for the possibility of natural disasters and save lives. Moreover, by i...

There is no question that we are living in unprecedented times with the ongoing public health crisis that is COVID-19. As we continue to deal with this pandemic, it seems that the stance on vaccination that governments and big pharma are taking is very black or white, leaving very little room for open discourse.  In this episode, we are joined by Dr. James Lyons-Weiler, who is the president and CEO of the Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge (IPAK), a nonprofit organization that conducts research in the interest of the public. Dr. Lyons-Weiler has a bachelor's degree in zoology, a doctoral degree in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology, and a postdoctoral degree in computational molecular biology. He has been a front-line researcher for the COVID-19 pandemic, and he shares his thoughts and findings regarding how the vaccine is affecting society.  Listen now to learn more about: The various degrees of COVID-19 vaccine injury, and why it’s not being discussed. T...

Is the climate really in a crisis like so much of the media and pop culture would like us to believe? Based on the actual statistics and historical climate events, we may not be in as much trouble as we think. Listen up to learn: When the most severe hurricane took place The two main problems with traditional energy The possible benefits of CO2 A Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics, William Happer, shares his work as a climate specialist and a whistleblower on the climate "crisis." Despite the significant voices joining the call for change amidst a climate crisis, it may be a red herring for the real problems harming society. Even the warnings of increasingly severe fires and storm events may be overblown. While greenhouse gasses and fossil fuels are usually the factors blamed for climate change, they may promote certain beneficial factors. Even carbon dioxide can actually promote greening worldwide rather than promote harm like previously thought. Visit https:/...

Does climate change deserve the panic it has caused in recent years? Based on statistics, it may not warrant the reaction we have been affording it. Listen up to learn: When air pollution was really the worst How the green transition can truly succeed Why recent climate models may be fundamentally flawed Bjorn Lomborg, the author of  False Alarm , shares his work researching the true impact of climate change and the cost of the panic caused in recent years. Climate change has long been touted as one of the most significant threats to the modern world. However, based on the statistics presented outside of the mainstream, the effects may not warrant the reaction the world has afforded it. While the effects of climate change are damaging in particular ways, the reality of the situation is that the situation may have been improving the entire time. Even if global agencies are influencing modern models, the data actually may show a gradual improvement, despite the reality of glo...

Does Nihilism deserve the bad reputation it seems to carry? Well, according to Wendy Syfret, it may be the key to happiness so many seek. Press play to learn: The classic definition of Nihilism How Nihilism can lend a new perspective on life Why pointlessness may not be such a bad thing Wendy Syfret, the author of The Sunny Nihilist: A Declaration of the Pleasure of Pointlessness, shares her perspective on Nihilism and how it can play a role in cultivating happiness and peace in the mundanity of life. Many hear Nihilism and immediately connect it with apathy or pessimism. However, in reality, it offers solutions to some of the most significant emotional dilemmas humans face.  In the face of overwhelming importance placed on even the simplest of everyday tasks, relief can be hard to come by. If one becomes interested or overwhelmed, though, accepting the deeper understanding of insignificance may be the remedy.  Visit https://www.wendysyfret.com for more information. ...

What makes it so difficult for those suffering from endometriosis to find a proper diagnosis or relief? Unfortunately, due to misplaced research and lack of credence given to patients, the only practical and available treatments are difficult to obtain. Listen in to learn: The flaws in the retrograde menstruation theory Treatments for stabbing pelvic pain How patients can be better supported Sallie Sarrel, a pelvic physical therapist, speaks on her research and work surrounding pelvic pain and endometriosis. Those with endometriosis have struggled to find treatments or even a doctor who will listen to them for a large portion of recent history. Unfortunately, this is due to a lack of up-to-date knowledge, and a misplaced foundation of knowledge proliferated even in treatment as current as of the present. Even though effective treatment can be challenging to obtain, alternative options and remedies are available even in your own home. By optimizing the quality of life and experi...

Is cancer a byproduct of the evolutionary process? In this podcast, we are joined by Rafe Furst and Dr. Henry Heng to address questions like this.  Rafe Furst is an entrepreneur, investor, and on the board at the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Dr. Heng is returning guest from the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics at Wayne School of Medicine. Both Dr. Heng and Rafe Furst are passionate about cutting-edge cancer research, and in this episode, they share their thoughts on their discoveries about the evolutionary mechanisms of cancer.  Tune in now to hear them discuss: How approaching cancer from an evolutionary standpoint may be a key factor in further research. The interconnectivity between genome coding and cancer cell replication. How the treatments we are currently using to fight cancer may be doing more harm than good. Hear them discuss this, and how understanding the integral facts about cancer cells is crucial for the progression of this research.  You ...

How does cancer begin to spread throughout the body? Epithelial cells may be a significant culprit through cell metastasis and various mutations. Press play to learn: Why the body's features are consistently placed The impact of the liver's growth factors Possible breakthroughs in cancer research in the near future Engda Hagos, M.S., Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Biology at Colgate University, shares his work with cell metastasis and the possible causes and symptoms of metastatic cancer. Cell metastasis and its impact on cancer can be challenging to examine when attempting to find the origin and initial causes. However, through various mutations and gene structures, traits and actions can be triggered within cells which may not have initially been possible. The commonly accepted causes of cancer remain largely at fault for many mutations. However, attempting to understand the true nature of cancer will be the endeavor that may bring novel advances in cancer research....

Can world religions possibly share more similarities than we may have thought? The similarities may surprise us if we look back at ancient religions and trace them through history. Listen up to learn: Why comparing religions can be dangerous  What inspired the formation of religious texts How religious study can impact students Yair Lior, Ph.D. of religious studies in the department of religion at Boston University, shares his research and study in comparative religion and its science.  While many of the major world religions today may appear vastly different at first glance, they may share ancient similarities branching from distant commonalities. Especially when considering beliefs in the distant past before modern religious ideas, we can begin to uncover the similarities which branch from unexpected practices. If we begin to separate ourselves from where we base our religious beliefs, we can adopt an analytical mindset when studying the world of religion. Moreover, ...

Emotional intelligence and stress reduction speaker and healer, Carla Sridevi Cohen, used to live a completely different life—until her body would no longer let her. Tune in to learn about her incredible journey and discover: The connection between stress and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) What transcendental meditation is and how it affected Cohen almost immediately How our vibrational frequencies reflect and translate to our emotional states and health “I quit because my body was quitting for me,” says Cohen. From 70-hour workweeks in Hollywood doing story and script development to hardly able to walk from her bedroom to the bathroom: It was a relatively sudden and drastic change for Cohen that would completely alter the trajectory of her life and career. She explains her journey in detail, sharing how she came to learn so much about her and other people’s emotions, and ultimately heal herself—her body and her mind. For so long, her body...

There are many ways to approach health and general wellness, and considering things such as psychedelic mushrooms as a potential health resource is certainly a rapidly developing field. Peter Reitano is an award-winning entrepreneur and the CEO of Gwella, a company that is at the forefront of bringing functional mushrooms to consumers. The goal of Gwella is to bring the wellness benefits that mushrooms provide (psychedelic and otherwise) to the general public in order to help people use them safely and effectively. Whether it’s psilocybin mushrooms or lion’s mane, Peter Reitano believes in the health benefits of mushrooms immensely. In this episode, you will learn about: How different mushrooms can help with cognition, focus, and general productivity. How and where to get a hold of Gwella’s products. The latest discoveries in mushroom-based nutrition science. Listen now as Peter Reitano discusses this, and everything else mushroom on this intriguing episode on fungi.  To...

Is Psychiatric drugging really the solution we thought it was initially? Though it may be the predominant tool, there are hidden dangers many are unaware of. Listen up to learn: What psychiatric drugging refers to Why harm reduction is essential when considering medication A recommendation for addressing the problem at hand Professor of Psychology Dr. Mo Hannah shares important warnings and information surrounding psychiatric drugging and concerns in the modern psychiatric field. While they have a place and use in modern psychiatric treatment, we may be too quick to prescribe and take unnecessary medication. Despite the widespread prescription and use, there are important considerations to make before prescribing or accepting psychiatric medication for themselves or their children. Withdrawal symptoms can be incredibly dangerous when working with psychiatric medication and should be taken seriously. A common misconception is that withdrawal symptoms are simply due to preexistin...

The process of regenerating damaged skin tissue has been happening naturally in humans for millennia, and as medical experts continue to develop faster and more effective regenerative medicines, this process continues to evolve and progress.  Dr. Ryan Mathis, Chief Medical Officer at PolarityTE and former plastic surgery resident at Georgetown University, has been on the frontlines of skin regeneration research. PolarityTE is pioneering a new tissue engineering method called SkinTE, and Dr. Mathis clues us in on how this method functions.  Listen now as Dr. Mathis discusses: How SkinTE can take cells from a patient to regenerate tissue for treatment of wounds. How diabetic foot ulcers worsen, and the role of skin regeneration in treating them. The different ways the body heals wounds. Find more information about Dr. Mathis’s research and SkinTE at Polarityte.com . This episode was brought to you by FeelGood Hemp, for 33% off your first purchase, use the code GENIUS33...

As technology continues to evolve, so does our ability to explore cutting-edge scientific research. This allows for better diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions in all kinds of scenarios in the safest and most effective way possible. Scientists have been using microscopic skin imaging to diagnose ailments and treat skin tumors.  Dr. Aydogan Ozcan, Chancellor’s Professor and HHMI professor, enlightens us on his fascinating research: bringing AI technology to the skin biopsy process. Trained as an electrical engineer, Dr. Ozcan became interested in biomechanical applications of light in laboratory settings.  In this episode, Dr. Ozcan discusses things like: How AI Virtual Histology is creating a faster and more cost-effective approach to biopsies. What is the efficacy of Virtual vs. Traditional testing is.  How Virtual Histology Staining may impact the medical world.  Tune in to learn all this and more in this educational podcast on a new field of scien...

Throughout the majority of our history, astronomers have measured things in the cosmos with light. Now, they’re able to look at the Universe through an exciting new medium. Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime, and before 2015, it was believed that it was impossible to see them. Through incredible new research, we can now observe gravitational waves and use them to understand more about extreme events that are happening in the Universe.  Michael Zevin is a NASA Hubble Fellow at the University of Chicago. He became interested in black holes research and gravity waves at the beginning of his Ph.D. and began working with a research group studying gravitational waves called the LIGO scientific collaboration. Michael Zevin shares how his work is helping to move us forward in our understanding of this incredible new science. In this episode, you can learn about: How scientists across the globe are collaborating to study and observe gravitational-wave events. A ...

Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship understands the importance of communication and commitment to a thriving partnership. While most people enter into marriage with the best of intentions, it is likely that every relationship will face some form of intimacy and relationship trouble. Learning how to be proactive and present in your relationship can pave a way forward that prevents the problems that will inevitably arise from becoming too severe to repair.  Stephanie Wijkstrom is a Marriage and Relationship counselor at the Counseling Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. She has practiced the Gottman Method of relationship counseling to help people in pathological conflict through self-reflection and reminding couples what brought them together in the first place. Though many couples don’t come to therapy until problems become frequent, Stephanie Wijkstrom is particularly interested in helping couples find ways to enhance their relationships before breakdown occurs.  In ...

Is fitness the remedy to many ailments we face in life? With the proper routine and habits, you may be surprised by what can be accomplished. Press play to learn: How Commando Steve was introduced to fitness Some of the best fitness practices to introduce into your life What sets Commando Steve's training and leadership apart Steve Willis, A.K.A. Commando Steve, shares some of the lessons he has gained along his fitness journey and how to better your life with fitness. Fitness has long been misunderstood and may have seemed exclusionary from various sources in the industry. However, with proper scaling and technique, it may be much more accessible and beneficial than it has previously appeared.  Fitness can look different for everyone, and one program or routine that works for one group of people may not work for everyone. Regardless of the fitness level you have found yourself at, there are steps to take to better your current circumstances. Visit https://www.commandostev...