Finding Genius Podcast

In today’s conversation, former CFL player Steve White joins the podcast to share the story of how his life unraveled — and how he rebuilt it from the ground up. After years of concussions, post-concussion syndrome, seizures, illness, and personal loss, Steve hit rock bottom. What followed wasn’t a recovery, but a full reconstruction: rebuilding his brain, body, and faith through disciplined systems rooted in breath, movement, environment, nutrition, nervous-system regulation, and purpose. In this conversation, Steve explains how brain injuries reshape emotion and identity, why trust in yourself must be rebuilt deliberately, and how science and faith-based discipline can bring someone back from the edge. If you want to understand what it takes to come back from neurological collapse and build a life that’s stronger than ever, this episode is for you. This podcast dives into: How concussions and PCS alter brain health and emotional regulation. The hidden psychological toll of n...

In today’s episode, we connect with Dr. Scott Eilers to discuss his upcoming book, The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma , set for release in April 2026. Known as “The Depression Doctor,” Dr. Scott is a clinical psychologist who has spent decades working with people whose depression, trauma, and emotional disconnection don’t fully respond to conventional approaches. Drawing from both his professional work and his own lived experience with severe depression and self-isolation, Dr. Scott shares how his healing journey led him beyond traditional therapy models — toward nontraditional paths like reconnecting with nature, rebuilding emotional safety, and addressing the internal systems that quietly block recovery… This discussion delves into: Why joy, comfort, and connection can feel inaccessible even when life seems “fine” on the outside. Why positive moments fade quickly while emotional lows feel permanent. ...

Are today’s diabetes medications actually treating the disease, or just managing symptoms? In this episode, renowned diabetes educator Gary Scheiner breaks down the fast-growing world of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro – explaining what they do, who they’re for, and why they’re so effective… As the owner and clinical director of Integrated Diabetes Services, Gary has devoted his career to improving the lives of people with insulin-dependent diabetes. Living with type 1 diabetes since 1985, he is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, a master’s-level exercise physiologist, and was named 2014 Diabetes Educator of the Year by the American Association of Diabetes Educators . He’s also the author of several foundational books, including Think Like a Pancreas , Get Control of Your Blood Sugar , and The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting , and is a frequent speaker at national and international diabetes conferences. Jump in now to find out: Th...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Darren Schmidt, a chiropractor who has dedicated his practice exclusively to clinical nutrition and nutritional healing. He is the founder of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor and a nationally recognized speaker on chronic illness and metabolic health. Dr. Schmidt’s nontraditional path into healthcare stems from his rejection of conventional medical models that have failed. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, he explains why many people never fully recover from chronic illness — and how addressing cellular function, toxin overload, and nutritional deficiencies can change that… We also dive into his 2024 book, Optimal Health: The 7 Step System to Transforming Your Health with Nutritional Healing , where he outlines the fundamental causes of chronic disease, including the often-misunderstood difference between detoxification and drainage. Dr. Schmidt breaks down how issues like mold exposure, parasites, mitochondrial dysfu...

Today, we dive into financial literacy with Daniel Rodgers, author of Escape The Clock: Your Program Guide for Financial Freedom and Early Retirement . After achieving economic independence and retiring early from a successful career as a program manager, Daniel now dedicates his time to helping others take control of their finances and live life on their own terms. Though not a financial professional by training, Daniel’s disciplined planning and problem-solving transformed his personal experience into a practical, step-by-step guide for escaping the 9-to-5 — empowering countless people through his speaking, writing, and podcast content…  In this episode, we cover:  Strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing. The mindset and discipline required to escape the traditional work cycle. Lessons from the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. How to create passive income streams and manage debt effectively. If you’re ready to take control of yo...

Meet Sarah Vilenskiy, Founder and CEO of Blossom Essentials , a clean skincare brand focused on real relief for chronic dry, sensitive, and irritated skin. Founded in Austin, TX in 2020, Blossom Essentials was born out of Sarah’s own struggle with severe skin conditions and her frustration with products that promised results but failed to deliver. Join in to discover: How Sarah’s personal health journey inspired the creation of Blossom Essentials. The importance of fragrance-free, waterless formulations for sensitive skin. How medical-grade manuka honey supports skin repair and barrier restoration. Strategies for managing eczema, psoriasis, reactive skin, and menopause-related dryness. Hit play to hear how addressing skin health at the root level empowers people to feel at home in their own skin — and how intention, patience, and purpose helped Blossom Essentials grow into a trusted skincare brand… Follow Sarah and Blossom Essentials: Instagram: @try_blossom Faceboo...

Is it possible to reconstruct a 4,500-year-old wonder of the world – and let millions of people walk inside it? In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Der Manuelian, Harvard Egyptologist and Director of the Giza Project, and Fabien Barati, CEO and co-founder of the immersive technology company Excurio , to explore how rigorous archaeology and cutting-edge virtual reality came together to create Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive Expedition to Ancient Egypt . Drawing on decades of excavation records, architectural data, and historical research, Peter and his team served as the project’s primary scientific advisors, ensuring the virtual Great Pyramid of Giza reflects the latest archaeological evidence. Fabien and the Excurio team translated that scholarship into a shared, large-scale VR experience — allowing participants to traverse the Giza Plateau, enter the Great Pyramid, witness daily life in ancient Egypt, and attend the funerary rites of Pharaoh Khufu… In this episode, we explore: ...