What is the success story behind Shazam? How do we think differently? How do we redefine what is possible? 

Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, a three-time startup founder, pioneer of mobile ecosystems at Google and Dropbox, and inventor of twelve patents.

Shazam was downloaded over two billion times and was acquired by Apple in 2018 for a reported $401 million, making it Apple’s sixth-largest acquisition in history. 

Expect to learn how to think differently, Chris Barton’s surprising path to success with Shazam despite dyslexia, how to break through mental barriers and limiting beliefs, how to redefine what is possible, and much more. 

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How truthful is the mental health media industry of Hollywood? How do we protect our mental health from media? What does borderline personality look like in adults?

Today’s conversation with a doctor of psychology and mental health media expert will explain the detriments of misinformation and sensationalism, and what we can do to safeguard our mental health in today’s media landscape.

Dr. Courtney Tracy is a clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, founder of The Truth Doctor, and published author.

Expect to learn about the mental health impact of sensationalism, why mental health diagnosis can be empowering, the reality behind Borderline Personality and autism, the importance of seeking help, how to stay hopeful in seemingly hopeless situations, and much more.

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Is it possible to prove that God is real through science? 

The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence. 

Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics. 

Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist, published author, senior research scholar, and project scientist at UCLA. 

Jeff earned a PhD in astrophysics from Iowa State University and worked as a research physicist for 16 years before working for 7 years as a project scientist at UCLA. 

Expect to learn about the great contribution of Christian scientists in the scientific enterprise, why science is no enemy to Christianity, the dynamic nature of known realities, the truth behind time travel, why the universe can prove God’s existence, and much more. 

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"It just makes common sense at least in terms of the health aspect. And it really only clicked for me 5 months ago, because like I said, I stopped eating dairy and  gluten. The brain fog cleared up immediately. Within 12 days, all the lingering depression I had was gone. I was like a whole new person again. Within 30 days, I felt happy and I could have listed at least 10 differences in my life that were significantly better in terms of my health. Some people are going to react differently than other people, but food is medicine." - Ross Raddi 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Ross Raddi.

Ross (@rossraddi)is a talented arborist, podcast host, accountant, and YouTuber.

In last week’s conversation, we discussed the power of gardening and home-grown food, while this week, we dive into all things health and functional medicine.

Functional medicine is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on solving the root problem rather than fixing symptoms, and Ross learned a lot about it through studying the work of Dr. Mark Hyman.

By applying functional medicine principles and eliminating gluten and dairy from his diet, Ross shares that he was able to move past the depression that plagued him for years growing up.

He also shares his most powerful tips for building a successful side business.

This occurs at the end of the episode, so be sure to stick around for these insights.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Ross Raddi.

 

Show Notes:

Ross Raddi’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RossRaddi/videos

Ross Raddi’s Website & Blog: https://figboss.com/

Ross Raddi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossraddi/

The Fruit Talk! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rossraddi

Radio Appearances: https://www.foodgardenlife.com/show/home-herbalist

Dr. Mark Hyman’s Podcast: https://drhyman.com/blog/category/podcasts/

"You can actually grow kiwi here. I mean, it's incredible. And as I tasted them I've realized that not only have I been ignorant to where food came from, but I've been deprived as well. Our food system is just a joke. And we really value our food system first and foremost on food security, which has a good place in the world, but we've really sacrificed our health and our pleasure for food security." - Ross Raddi  

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Ross Raddi. Ross (@rossraddi) is a talented and respected arborist, tax accountant, podcaster, and YouTuber with a considerable following.

His podcast, “Fruit Talk”, discusses how to grow and prepare all sorts of food, while his YouTube channel focuses on his specialty; figs.

Figs are delicious yet hard to find fruit, and they are one of the main topics of conversation in this week’s episode.

In this week’s episode, Ross shares how he was able to turn his passion for figs into a lucrative and fulfilling side business.

He also recommends how an average person can get involved with growing their own food.

We also discuss the meditative element of gardening and nature’s positive relationship to mental health.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Ross Raddi.

 

Show Notes:

Ross Raddi’s Website & Blog: https://figboss.com/

Ross Raddi’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RossRaddi/videos

Ross Raddi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossraddi/

The Fruit Talk! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rossraddi

Radio Appearances: https://www.foodgardenlife.com/show/home-herbalist

“My Octopus Teacher” Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A

“How Dirt Makes You Happy” Study: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/antidepressant-microbes-soil.htm

“What would it be like if we had unbroken trust across healthcare? If patients had trust in what we do and if we had faith in what our patients are doing, how amazing would that be? I think that it would save us a lot of frustration, it would save patients a lot of frustration, and we would get things done. But that’s a perfect and ideal scenario and we can only strive for that. It's probably never gonna happen, but we strive to make it as much of a reality as we can.” - Austin Chiang, MD MPH

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Austin Chiang.

Austin (@austinchiangmd) is the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program and Chief Medical Social Media Officer for the Jefferson Health System.

In last week’s episode, Austin shared about his journey into medicine, as well as his mission of using social media to dispel misinformation and educate the public on the complexities of the healthcare system.

This was released last week as episode 62, and we recommend you start there before listening to part 2 of the interview this week.

In this week’s episode, we dive into some of the challenges that Austin faces as a content creator, including imposter and comparison syndrome, and he shares how he navigates these issues through gratitude and recovery.

Additionally, Austin explains the three most important qualities he looks for in advanced fellowship, potential hires, and future teammates.

We also discuss the relationship between trust and respect in the healthcare system, as well as the importance of gut health.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Dr. Austin Chiang.

Show notes:

Austin Chiang’s website: http://www.austinchiang.com/

Austin Chiang’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinchiangmd/

Austin Chiang’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinChiangMD/featured

AHSM, Healthcare Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ahsm_org/

“Start With Why” by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447

Yes Theory Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/YesTheory/videos

“Over time I think we’ve seen a shift of putting ourselves more into our social media presence rather than just simply being a professional on social media spewing facts. I think my motivation is because there’s so much distrust in our healthcare system and health professionals, we’ve seen that play out with the pandemic, and I think it’s important to show that we are human beings too. We have personalities, struggles, interests, and the same questions that everyone else has. We might have a different perspective because we have more context and we are able to interpret the signs more readily. That’s why it is important to put the two together, so that way people could relate and we can empathize with one another.” - Austin Chiang, MD MPH

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Dr. Austin Chiang (@austinchiangmd), an esteemed physician in interventional and weight loss endoscopy. Austin is one of the few doctors in the world that’s triple-board certified in internal medicine, GI, and obesity medicine.

He received his bachelor’s degree at Duke University and went on to complete his medical and MPH trainings at Columbia University and Harvard Medical School. You can find his press coverages on outlets such as New York Times, Men’s Health, BBC news, and more.

Austin uses the power of social media and comedy to not only educate the public with an evidence-based approach, but also in attempt to break down the multitude barriers of misinformation. To further impact his social media presence, he founded the Association for Healthcare Social Media, the first non-profit society for health professional social media use.

Currently, Dr. Chiang is the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program and Chief Medical Social Media Officer for the Jefferson health system.

In this episode, Austin shares his mission of using social media to dispel misinformation and educate the public on the complexities of the healthcare system.

Unlike many doctors, Austin didn’t always know that he wanted to study medicine. He always kept an open mind, studying a wide variety of subjects in college and now, evaluating opportunities in seemingly unrelated fields.

He credits this open-mindedness for much of his success and that is a big topic of this week’s conversation.

We also discuss the importance of sharing one’s voice on social media, the necessity of acknowledging nuance, and his initial perspectives around the COVID vaccination.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Dr. Austin Chiang.

 

Show notes:

Austin Chiang’s website: http://www.austinchiang.com/

Austin Chiang’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinchiangmd/

Austin Chiang’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinChiangMD/featured

Check out the documentary “Trust” | Uploaded by Taiwan’s CDC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Obtht6e_d0&ab_channel=%E8%A1%9B%E7%94%9F%E7%A6%8F%E5%88%A9%E9%83%A8%E7%96%BE%E7%97%85%E7%AE%A1%E5%88%B6%E7%BD%B2

"That's why the ability to reframe your perspective matters so much. I think reality = perception + perspective because your perception is shaped by your experiences, but your perspective is what you take away from your perception  and how you apply that. People always say 'information is power', or 'knowledge is power', but I think 'appliance is power'. When you have too much information, too much going on, you're going to get distracted and that's when paralysis by analysis, or decision-making fatigue, happens. So it's all about what you can apply from that experience." - Benoit Kim 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

Co-hosts Aidan & Benoit sit down together to reflect on the last 10 months of life.

In the first “Reflective Episode,” Benoit shares the story of his recent near-death car accident, while Aidan unpacks the story of getting scammed out of $18,000.

We discuss the mindsets we used to navigate these challenges, as well as the lessons they taught us about life.

We also dive into a wide range of topics including the relationship between subjective & practical truth, the importance of building positive neural pathways, the benefits of asking for help, and the necessity of open-mindedness in today’s culture.

We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow, and share this episode with 3 people that you think could benefit from this episode. 

We hope you enjoy this special episode of Discover More with us.

 

Show notes:

Benoit Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitkim/

Aidan Weinmann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjames24/

“Yeah, challenges suck, and life will come at you hard, and fast…. But if you are able to, in at least some corner of your mind, remember that actually, this hard time will help you grow. If you take on challenges as growth opportunities, that is one of the key pieces that I’ve seen in resilient people. If you can change your mindset to understanding that, I think your life will change within months. Almost within weeks… if you start looking at challenges as an opportunity, either to find a solution or to grow.” - Jess Cadorette

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Jess Cadorette.

Jess (@jesscadorette) is an environmental advocate who currently serves as the Field Director for the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, the statewide political voice for the environment.

Last week, we discussed the environmental issues that we face as a society, as well as the ways that we can begin to make a difference through advocacy and sustainability.

She also shared about her personal journey into environmentalism, so we recommend starting there as an introduction for this episode.

This week, Jess courageously reflects on her experience with Crohn’s Disease and shares the many important lessons it taught her about life and health.

We discuss the importance of caring for not only our physical and mental health but also our spiritual health.

This leads to a conversation around “engaged Buddhism”, mindfulness, self-advocacy, and making the most of every moment.

To close the episode, in honor of Woman’s History Month, Jess delivers some powerful advice for women in their early 20’s looking to make a difference in this world.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jess Cadorette.

 

Show notes:

Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscadorette/

Jess’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscadorette/

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania: https://www.conservationpa.org/about/staff

The 5 Mindfulness Trainings: https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-5-mindfulness-trainings/

Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/

GirlGov: https://wgfpa.org/our-work/girlgov/

"And of course we’re going to affect ecosystems, but there will not be an ecosystem untouched by human action. Unfortunately, we’re warming the planet, and, yes, of course, the climate has changed before, but we are doing it at such a rate that no species on earth will be able to adapt. The planet has certainly changed, but over the course of thousands of years, giving species time to adapt and adjust their mechanisms, the processes they need to stay alive.” - Jess Cadorette

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Jess Cadorette.

Jess (@jesscadorette) is an environmental advocate who currently serves as the Field Director for the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, the statewide political voice for the environment.

In 2020, she helped turn the tides of the national election by managing one of the largest electoral campaigns an environmental organization has ever run. As the youngest field director in the agency’s history, she was voted as one of Main Line’s Next Gen 15 under 30 and comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things environmentalism and life.

In this week’s episode, she shares the lessons she learned as an environmental Field Director in this year’s election campaign and how she navigated the challenges of leading a statewide call center effort.

She explains many of the complexities around environmental issues, as well as the importance of rethinking our cultural systems and implementing environmentally-friendly initiatives as soon as possible.

We also dive into potential solutions on the horizon, and Jess’s personal story of how she found her calling in environmentalism.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jess Cadorette. 

 

Show notes:

Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscadorette/

Jess’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscadorette/

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania: https://www.conservationpa.org/about/staff

PennFuture: https://www.pennfuture.org/

Jess’s Thesis “Good and bad news: Climate science affirmation and cable news coverage”: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14660466.2018.1533348

Jess’s Mainline’s Next Gen 15 under 30 Award: https://mainlinetoday.com/nextgen-2020/jess-cadorette/

 

Additional Resources:

Fossil Fuel Subsidiaries: https://www.pennfuture.org/Files/Admin/PF_FossilFuel_Report_final_2.12.21.pdf

“A Promised Land” by Barack Obama -  https://www.amazon.com/Promised-Land-Barack-Obama/dp/1524763160

"For those of you listening, my TedX talk, the theme of it is this concept that created called the courage equation. The courage equation is courage = belief > fear. So I believe that in order to have courage, all we need is to raise our self-belief to a level that is greater than our fear. Once we do that, we will act. We will have the courage to take action. We will have the courage to put ourselves out there. To be vulnerable. To create the life that we want." - Jaclyn DiGregorio 

This week, we continue our conversation with Jaclyn DiGregorio.

Jaclyn (@jaclyndigregorio) is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, podcast host, and life coach. 

In part one of the interview, she shared about her personal journey and the mindset tools she uses with her clients.

This was released last week as episode 58, and we recommend you start there before listening to part two of the interview this week.

In this week’s episode, we discuss concepts around identity, such as how our identities are created and how they are transformed.

She also shares about the power of affirmations, the importance of an empowering money mindset, and the equation she crated for courage. 

In 2020, she gave a TEDx talk about her courage equation, and we highly recommend checking it out.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jaclyn DiGregorio. 

 

Show Notes:

Jaclyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyndigregorio/

Jaclyn's website: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/

Spark Your Light podcast: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/podcast

 

"What I didn't understand when I was living in it, is that the pain was really serving me. I always see failure, in general, as either a lesson or a redirection. And through all my experiences it's so clear. Like 'Oh that was the lesson I needed to learn because it's preparing me for this goal' or 'Wow I was redirected because I wasn't meant to do that.' So I think pain is  a really beautiful thing." - Jaclyn DiGregorio

In celebration of March’s Woman’s History Month, we’ve decided to interview inspirational women from the community.

This week’s guest is Jaclyn DiGregorio.

Jaclyn (@jaclyndigregorio) is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, podcast host, and life coach.

In 2020, she gave a TEDx talk about building courage, and she comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things mindset and inspiration.

In this week’s episode, Jaclyn explains how she has created her dream life at age 25, and how she helps her clients do the same.

She shares several powerful mindset tools, including - how to set effective goals, how to work through limiting beliefs, and ultimately, how to switch possibility to inevitability.

We also discuss the story behind her brand, “Spark Your Light,” as well as her inspiring personal journey in entrepreneurship.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jaclyn DiGregorio. 

 

Show Notes:

Jaclyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyndigregorio/

Jaclyn's website: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/

Spark Your Light podcast: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/podcast

"I think it's just really about taking a pause and check in with different things. Are you happy? Do you feel fulfilled with what you're doing? Are the things you're doing, are they aligning with your values and your life? All these questions that you don't really ask yourself until you ask yourself." - Shania Smith 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Shania Smith.

Shania (@shaniasmithco) is a first-generation college graduate who received a full scholarship to Drexel University.

She also was a visiting scholar at Harvard Business School and now, aims to close the wealth and opportunity gaps through her work in the fin-tech space.

In this week’s episode, Shania shares about her current experience at an NYU mindfulness program, as well as her recent accomplishment of buying a home at age 24.

We collectively discuss our meditation journeys, and how we’ve applied those practices to our everyday lives - in and outside of the workplace.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Shania Smith. 

 

Show Notes:

Shania Smith's linktree: https://linktr.ee/shaniax3

Check out the website for MindfulNYU: https://www.nyu.edu/students/communities-and-groups/student-diversity/spiritual-life/mindfulness.html

What are the psychological benefits of having ritual practices? 

Rituals are a series of actions performed in a specific order and are often part of a larger symbolic system. The oldest known evidence of rituals is the burial of loved ones, with the oldest example being a Neanderthal woman buried in Israel around 130,000 years ago. 

Today’s conversation will reveal why most world-class high performers, from Barack Obama, and Serena Williams, to Tom Brady, have weird and quirky rituals to sustain their peak performances. 

Dr. Michael Norton is a Harvard Business School professor, leading behavior scientist, and best-selling author. 

Michael’s research focuses on behavioral economics and well-being, with particular attention given to happiness and spending, income inequality, the IKEA effect, and, most recently, rituals. 

Expect to learn about why most peak performers have rituals, the ritual effect, the unexpected costs to optimization, how rituals help with uncertainties, the practical applications of rituals, how to improve your life using rituals, and much more. 

Let’s get this started.

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Show Notes Mike’s Website: HERE Mike’s LinkedIn: HERE Mike’s new book, The Ritual Effect: HERE

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"College will not deliver all the answers to your plate, like what your career should be and what your passions are. You always have to be in a mindset of exploring, learning, and figuring things out. Recognizing what I did like, what I didn't like, and really experimenting across a lot of different industries to see what really makes sense." - Shania Smith

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

Shania Smith (@shaniasmithco) is a first-generation college graduate who received a full scholarship to Drexel University, visiting scholar at Harvard Business School, and an entrepreneur who’s extremely passionate about the education system.

Since graduation, Shania has worked for a number of Silicon Valley tech companies, including LinkedIn and currently, Carta.

In this week’s episode, we discuss our college experiences, the education system, and the pros & cons of the traditional approach and alternative education outlets.

Shania also shares about her personal entrepreneurship journey with Invure, a company she founded to help high school students in their college decision-making process by increasing access to relevant information.

While the company is no longer operational, the mission is still so important and provides valuable perspective around the current education system.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Shania Smith. 

 

Show Notes:

Shania Smith's linktree: https://linktr.ee/shaniax3

"For example, there are people asking me to hit up Jay for Post Malone's concert for $400K, but Jay said: 'No, either a little under $1M or more." Now, I know that's the decision for him,  it's not for me, because until I get to that level, all I can do is to work with my peers and do whatever I can to shoot certain shots. If it works, it works. If not, then I pivot. That's it because nothing is promised in this music game." - Anweezy

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with music producer and entrepreneur, Anwar Ahmed (@anweezy).

Known musically as “Anweezy,” Anwar has accomplished an incredible feat of amassing 1.3 million Spotify streams in his first year of music production.

In this week’s episode, Anwar shares stories about his journey into music, the light and dark sides of LA, as well as his captivating vision for the future.

We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Anweezy.

 

Show Notes:

Anwar’s website: https://anweezy.com/

Anwar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anweezy/

Anwar’s record label: https://www.instagram.com/aktivrecords/

Anwar's social agency: https://www.instagram.com/aktivsocial/

"That's what the American dream is. If you're being really honest with yourself, this is the land of opportunities and the land of traps, and people don't realize that. I've been trapped a series of times, and I learned from it and moved from it. I'm just gonna see it as an experience as a whole." - Anweezy

As we kick off February, we have decided to interview inspirational black leaders and thinkers in celebration of Black History Month.

This week’s guest is Anwar Ahmed - also known as Anweezy.

Anwar (@anweezy) is a software engineer turned music producer & entrepreneur, who believes deeply in creating your own path through intuitive experimentation.

At the age of 27, Anwar has co-founded numerous companies and worked in a wide range of industries, including food trucks, dispensaries, software consulting, music management, and now, music production.

In this week’s episode, Anwar shares his incredible life journey - including stories about hacking T-Mobile at age of 15, playing college basketball after being cut from his high school team, and a never-told before story of his mental health challenges at Penn State.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Anweezy.

 

Show Notes:

Anweezy's website: https://anweezy.com/

Anweezy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anweezy/

Anweezy's record label: https://www.instagram.com/aktivrecords/

"We are taught that creativity is this pen and paper, grab a paintbrush and go to town, this very definite act. When in actuality, we are using our creative energy all the time. So I would like to challenge people to be just a little bit more open-minded and discover your creative decision-making, and how you can have more fun in the process. I think in that discovery process, you learn a lot about yourself." - Kitty Knorr 

Kitty Knorr  (@kittyknorr) is the founder and editor-in-chief of Okay Cool Magazine, a publication, and community that explores the relationship between mental health and creativity.

Inspired by her own mental health journey, Kitty founded Okay Cool in 2018, in hopes of empowering artists to share their work and heal in the process.

In this episode, Kitty shares her experience as a writer and the inevitable challenges that creatives face.

She believes in the healing power of creativity, as well as the idea that art is a verb, an ongoing practice of self-expression.

We discuss the idea that creativity is a muscle, as well as a WIDE range of topics including, astrology, energy cycles, and human consciousness.

Thank you for Discovering More, with us, and Kitty Knorr.

 

Show Notes:

Okay Cool Magazine: https://www.okaycoolmagazine.com/

Kitty’s website: https://www.kittyknorr.com/

Kitty’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittyknorr/ 

"I think it helps me to be a better communicator because if I am with people and they say something out of the left-field, then really quickly I can in my brain think out how did it happen and then get there with them really fast. I think that's a really weird  accidental empathy tool that I built as a kid to learn to be a better communicator due to my suicidal ideation." - Paris Gramann

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Paris Gramann (@parisgramann) a talented teacher and entrepreneur.

We begin where we left off last week, heaving about the Empower Creative Agency, Paris’s consulting company that performs project management for creative endeavors.

This leads to a dialogue around living with purpose, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, and leaving things better than you found them.

To close the episode, Paris asks a fascinating hypothetical question around identity that we explore and are still left curious.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Paris Gramann.

 

Show Notes:

Paris Gramann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisgramann/

Just Be Books: https://www.justbebooks.com/

“My goal of 'Just Be Books' - and Rebecca would probably agree - is to open up the conversation about mental health to add gray area. So that things can get healed and talked about. So that kids like me who are dealing with a lot of things like depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, who didn’t need really strict consequences, just are able to talk about it." - Paris Gramann

This week’s guest is Paris Gramann (@parisgramann), who is quite the multi-potentialite.

A multi-potentialite is a person who has a wide-range of interests and creative pursuits, and Paris certainly fits the description.

She is the co-founder of Just Be Books, a book company created to teach mental health concepts to children, as well as the founder of Empower Creative Agency, which conducts project management for creative endeavors.

She is also a passionate entrepreneurship teacher and mental health advocate.

Both education and mental health are huge topics of this conversation. Specifically, mental health education.

Paris shares about her personal mental health struggles, and how that journey inspired her work with Just Be Books, which aims to create dialogues and awareness around mental health concepts.

We also discuss topics such as philosophy within entrepreneurship, using guilt as a motivator, and modernizing Stoicism to the present day.

Please note that we discuss some sensitive subjects in this episode, including suicidal ideations, so feel free to skip through accordingly.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Paris Gramann.

 

Show Notes:

Paris Gramann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisgramann/

Just Be Books:

https://www.justbebooks.com/

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a great holiday.

If there’s one lesson that 2020 has taught; it’s that sooner or later, health will become your #1 concern.

As we head into 2021, we wanted to help empower you all to lead healthier lives.

So, today’s guest is Rob Carney, a holistic health coach and the founder of Whole Health Connections.

Rob has spent the last decade collaborating with nutritionists, acupuncturists, massage therapists across the Boston area, and now comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things health and well-being.

In this week's episode, Rob shares his powerful story into holistic health, the 6 Foundational Principles of a healthy life, as well as his experiences with life’s greatest teacher: the pain teacher.

He also explains why self-care isn’t selfish but rather, for the good of all, as well as the importance of seeking coherence between the brain, the heart, and the gut.

As Rob explains, holistic health revolves around the idea that every single piece of Earth’s ecosystem is interconnected.

That means we’re all connected. So, we’re hoping to help you become healthier this year, so we can all become healthier, together.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Rob Carney.

 

Show Notes:

- Rob Carney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthconnections/

- Holistic Health Coaching: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/

- Rob Carney’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsW_MsTYHq8f4D9l-pIdhcA

- Whole Health with Rob Carney Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OwPanVa4OweDJ1uNqnuMO?si=fabrGIU0TY6t4YBFfDGY0g

Please check out Rob's partnered brands:

- Purium: https://ishoppurium.com/

- Mushroom Revival: https://www.mushroomrevival.com/

- Bioptimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/

2020. What an unforgettable year it has been.

To wrap up this wild year, we’ve decided to share a never-done-before episode - a collection of personal reflections.

12 of our Discover More guests come together with co-hosts Aidan and Benoit, to share their biggest lessons learned from the year of COVID-19 and quarantine 2020.

Throughout the year, we have realized that the pain reveals purpose, so we believe that there are powerful lessons buried in the collective struggle of 2020.

We’re so excited to share these reflections with you and hope that you find clarity and value in these ideas.

We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow.

Thank you for listening, learning, and continuing to Discover More.

Happy New year.

Please check out the featured guests on Instagram:

-Anna Robinson (@annarobic_fitness)

-Allison Hare, M.D. (@allisonjhare)

-Andre Llewellyn, MSW (@andrellewellyn)

-Jorge Requena (Linkedln)

-Kitty Knorr (@kittyknorr)

-Monica Anderson (@m.anderson212)

-Matthias Wuest (@mattsantos95)

-Meleki Wamalume (@iammeleki)

-Natalie Brown (@natbrown12)

-Rob Carney (@wholehealthconnections)

-Tu Pham (@tupham918)

-Paris Gramann (@parisgramann)

 

 

 

 

 

"If anyone is questioning how do I find my intuition? One way is to just look at the way you respond to things. Pay attention to the way your energy and mood shifts based on what is happening around you." - Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown (@natbrown12) is a student of spirituality, a passionate minimalist, and an aspiring YouTuber.

For the past few years, she has lived in Senegal and Laos, while working a wide array of unique and interesting jobs.

In this week’s episode, she shares a few powerful stories around these experiences, including, shaving her head in the name of feminine empowerment and manifesting a jaguar citing during a safari.

We also discuss the power of intuition, the beauties of minimalism, the importance of detachment, and the necessity of valuing different perspectives.

We hope you listen, enjoy, and Discover more, with us and Natalie Brown.

"You need to learn your identity. Really look in and find out if that’s an identity that you like. Even if you don’t like it, you have to accept it to start. And you have to learn your values. You do not realize those things until they’re tested. So it really is a lot of trial and error. It took me up until this point to be comfortable in my own skin, to understand the things that matter, the things that are worth fighting for.” - Monica Anderson

Our guest this week, Monica Anderson, is a Commanding Sergeant First Class in the US Army, who comes with a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom.

She courageously shares the story that placed her in the army - a family disownment due to her sexual identity - as well as her experiences deployed in Iraq.

Mental health is a huge theme of this episode, and she reveals how she navigated the challenges of deployment and supported her struggling friends & battle buddies.

We also dive into her experience as an athletic trainer, and how that has complimented her life as a mother and a commanding officer.

If you or someone you know has been struggling with mental health recently, give this one a listen and share it with a friend.

We get vulnerable and go deep in conversations with SFC Anderson.

We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and SFC Monica Anderson. 

Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 
• https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/blog/5-warning-signs-of-suicidal-behavior-that-are-easy-to-miss/ 
• https://afsp.org/risk-factors-and-warning-signs 

What is sound wave therapy? Can you heal your mind and body using sound waves and frequencies?

Torkom Ji is a master sound healer, founder of Quantum Harmonix, and meditation teacher. 

Torkom has been facilitating group sound healing experiences since 2012 and has provided deep meditation and rejuvenation for thousands of people using his unique and powerful modality. 

His sounds have been experienced at various therapeutic sound spaces at many festivals including Burning Man and Lightning in a Bottle, to name a couple, in addition to working with veterans, ER staff nurses, and cancer patients. 

Expect to learn about the science of sound wave therapy, why white noises are calming, the evolutionary significance of sound, the proven effectiveness of sound therapy, and much more. 

Let's get this started.

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Show Notes Torkom’s Instagram: HERE Torkom’s Profile: HERE Torkom’s Links: HERE Soundbath LIVE: HERE

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“What we want to do is to create a space where both of us can grow into the people that we want to be. And, everyone else that we get onto the team, for that human to be treated like a person, to be respected as a person, and to see what are their dreams by collaborating with them to layer genius on top of genius to create something so astonishingly beautiful. I’m excited to build a company that allows everyone to collaborate. That’s the dream.” - Sheetal Bahirat 

This week, we continue our conversation with Sheetal Bahirat (@sheetal_bahirat) and Zuri Masud (@zuri_masud), the co-founders of the Hidden Gems Beverage company.

Their first drink, Reveal, is a delicious and antioxidant-rich health drink, made from cycled avocado seeds @drinkreveal.🥑

In this week’s episode, Sheetal and Zuri share about the challenges of entrepreneurship, as well as their perspectives around food and healthy living.

We also discuss the mindsets we’ve collectively used to navigate entrepreneurial struggles, and the importance of asking genuine questions and always remaining open.

For the fellow health fans and/or entrepreneurs out there, this one’s for you.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and Sheetal & Zuri.

 

Resources discussed in the episode:

-The website: http://drinkreveal.com

⁃http://NRDC.org (National Resource Defense Council)

⁃Sophia Roe (@sophia_roe vegan chef, food advocate)

⁃The products available in Philadelphia via goPuff, Riverwards Produce Market, and Simply Good Jars

“And it was like this whole universe that was just hidden from me. Because I had never thought to explore it. And I think that idea haunts me all the time because I haven’t stopped, for a moment, from making the decisions or the assumptions that I’ve lived my life with. And if I challenge my own assumptions it can change everything. And it excites me. I love to go through my day thinking, 'Oh I wonder what I can find today.'” - Sheetal Bahirat How to Create a Health Drink from Recycled Avocado Seeds? Sheetal Bahirat @sheeta_bahirat) and Zuri Masud (@zuri_masud) are culinary scientists and the founders of the Hidden Gems Beverage company (@drinkreveal). Their first drink, Reveal, is one of the most innovative products we’ve ever heard of. Reveal is made from uncycled avocado seeds— yes, the ones that are typically thrown away— to create an antioxidant-rich health drink, available in three delicious flavors. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Sheetal and Zuri to hear the story and mission of Reveal and Hidden Gems Beverage Company. They passionately share the overall purpose of the company— reducing food waste and creating sustainable, circular, businesses. They also share their personal journeys in education and entrepreneurship, as well as the profound impact that food has had on their respective lives. This is one of our favorite conversations to date, and we highly recommend checking out the episode. Especially for those avocado lovers out there. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, Sheetal Bahirat and Zuri Masud. Please check out Drink Reveal's website: drinkreveal.com

"Social Media has made us less sociable when we are with physical people. I have friends with an apple watch, whenever it rings, and we would be in mid-conversation and they would stop and check their phones, or check their messages because they got a buzz. You're interrupting a physical encounter to attend to that message." - Jorge Requena This week, we continue our conversation with Jorge Requena. Jorge is a Bolivian tech consultant who has a wide perspective about the world we live in. In this episode, Jorge explains his decision to be “social media dark” despite the social pressures to take part, and we collectively share social media’s impact on our lives, as well as our strategies for a healthy relationship with it. We believe that every decision has both intended and unintended consequences, whether that be the technology we use or the food we eat or, and we explore this idea throughout the episode. Jorge also shares his passion for mechanical watches, which leads to a conversation about art, design, and aesthetics. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and Jorge Requena.

"It's about really understanding what the issue is, and then from there figuring out the best way to try to attack that. I am somewhat successful at my job because I have this black piece of paper mentality. It's about finding a prescription that's not anywhere, but to talk to people and to dig deep to figure out what's happening. - Jorge Requena Jorge Requena is a Bolivian tech consultant who has a wide perspective about the world we live in. In this episode, Jorge shares about his upbringing and education in the Dominican Republic and Bolivia. His international experiences lead to a conversation around the importance of travel and exposure, as well as the education systems in America and abroad. We also discuss the realities of his tech consulting career, and how consulting has taught him to think about the world. We collectively speculate on the COVID-19 situation, and what future implications it may have. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and Jorge Requena

"Taking a rest day, because you need to for your mental health. Also, understanding that your experiences are your own, and it's real and legitimate, but there are also 350 million people in this country, and 7 plus billion people in this world. Each of them has experiences and stories as fully encompassing as your own, and as valid as your own. And, also kind of similar to your own. It makes the fire and the conflict a little bit more manageable." - Jon Shahar Jon Shahar (@jonshahar2040) is a third-year law student at Temple University and a passionate political activist. This week, we continue our conversation around today’s political climate and what we can do to navigate the polarity of it all. To use Jon’s words, 2020 has been a “monstrosity of mental heath stress,” so we discuss strategies for managing mental health and the importance of therapy in today’s world. Jon also provides valuable approaches to resolving conflict, such as empathizing with the other side and seeking to understand their points of view. Further, Jon shares about his gap year experience teaching English to students in Israel and how that fundamentally shifted his belief system, as well as his time as the president of a Penn State fraternity, and what it taught him about effective leadership. This episode is wide-ranging and packed with insight and entertainment. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jon Shahar.

“We live in a different time. Today vs. Yesterday. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is probably the number one lesson I learned in law school and probably the number one piece of advice I can give to anybody who’s trying to delve into this nuance and who’s trying to learn more things and to really push the bounds of your own belief systems, and probably, what’s going to make this country and the world a little bit better.” - Jon Shahar Jon Shahar (@jonshahar2040) is a third-year law student at Temple University and a passionate political activist. As our country enters one of the most polarized political seasons of our lifetimes, we wanted to bring someone with a deep understanding of politics and discuss the importance of this election. (Please VOTE!) In this week’s episode, Jon shares his journey into politics and law, as well as the strategies that allow him to navigate the complexities of today’s political system. The interview took place just 12 hours after the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, so Jon courageously reflects on her legacy and speculates around the future implications of her passing. He also explains many powerful and potentially transformational ideas, such as the empathetic use of knowledge, the interconnectedness of political issues, and most importantly, the necessity for nuance and admitting when you’re wrong. This episode is packed with insight and entertainment for anyone looking to learn about politics and to have a good laugh. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jon Shahar.

"Just be your authentic self. That’s the biggest advice I would give. At the end of the day, if you can accept yourself and know who you are, that’s going to take you further than trying to fit in." - Meleki Wamalume Meleki Wamalume (@iammeleki) is a wellness coordinator at Drexel University and fitness coach at F-45 Northern Liberties. Meleki was born and raised in Zambia, and was forced to grow up quickly because of the challenges he faced. However, through and from those challenges, he evolved into one of the most self-reliant and (authentic/self-aware) people we know. In this week’s episode, he shares the story of his American immigration process, his struggles accepting an African identity, as well as the powerful idea of curing loneliness through deep self-exploration and self-acceptance. We also discuss a wide range of topics including, the unifying role of sports, the subjective nature of trauma, the transformational power of vulnerability, and much more. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Meleki Wamalume. Thank you.

"The idea of impossibility and possibility is entirely self-determined. And, it is our personal responsibilities to identify the potential sticking points and reframe them as growth points. We have to commit the effort, the time, and the energy to venture into the unknown. That is the most effective way to conquer your own impossible first." Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.  This week, we have another episode of Discover More Books, where we’ll be reviewing and discussing the book, “The Impossible First” by Colin O'Brady. The Impossible First tells the story of how Colin O’Brady became the first person to cross the landmass of Antarctica, completely unassisted and unsupported. The expedition spanned 54 days, with absolutely zero companionship or supply drop offs. This required pulling a 375 pound sled for 932 miles through temperatures as low as -112 degrees Fahrenheit. While the journey itself is powerful & inspiring, we believe the true value of this book lies in the lessons, mindsets, and approaches to life that Colin shares throughout his journey. When he was visiting Thailand at age 22, he severely burned his legs during a flaming jump rope accident. He was told he would never walk again, shattering his identity as a high-level endurance athlete. However, instead of focusing on the negative, his optimistic mother challenged him to set a goal and take the first step during recovery. Colin set a goal of running a triathlon, a seemingly impossible goal for someone in his position. Through his patience, visualization, and hard work, Colin went on to not just complete, but win the Chicago triathlon, just two years later. This story illustrates the very ethos of the Impossible First, that anything is possible if we remove the limits we put on ourselves. He believes that we are the stories we tell ourselves, and by re-writing these narratives, everyone has the power to change what is possible. We highly recommend reading this book, not just for the entertaining story, but also for the profound and inspiring lessons that O’Brady shares. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More Books. Thank you.

"I like to describe wisdom as the self-reflection of past experiences. It’s like, what are you extracting out of these moments to make you a wiser person." - Tu Pham Tu Pham (@tupham918 ) is an accountant turned real estate Investor who successfully achieved his American dream by retiring from his 9-5 at the age of 30. The crazier thing, he submitted his two weeks in March 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic. Tu was also the first guest on the Discover More Podcast, where he courageously announced his vision on our first interview. Now, just one year later, he has even more than he predicted, and we are remarkably excited to have him back in the studio. In this week’s episode, Tu shares the mindsets that enabled him to achieve this goal, including the transformational powers of vision and belief. Further, we discuss the challenges of retiring in such an uncertain time, as well as the importance of self-reflection and mentorship. Please check out Tu's favorite book “Twelve Universal Laws of Success” by Herbert Harris. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Tu Pham. Thank you.

"One main thing I learned is that it's really not that easy to start a business. That may sound simple, but I think a lot of kids are looking for quick money scheme, and I just don't think those really exist out there." - Sarah Bennett Sarah Bennett is the founder of College On Tap, an entertainment blog written by college students, for college students. Imagine the platform of Barstool Sports, with a mission of information and empowerment. In this episode, we discuss the story and mission of College on Tap, as well as Sarah’s beliefs around the growth mindset and the process of entrepreneurship. Sarah shares the story of her first business; a custom sock company that she founded at age 14. Although this venture ended up failing, it instilled in her the ethos of entrepreneurship; taking risks, failing often, and extracting lessons from those failures. Fast forward to quarantine 2020, when Sarah found herself with more free time than she’s ever had, and therefore, rediscovered her passion for entrepreneurship. She realized that college students deserved a social media site where they can learn and have fun at the same time, so she decided to launch College On Tap, with the partnership of her co-founder and best friend, Carly Christofi. Please check out their brand @c0llege0ntap (website: http://collegeontap.com ; twitter: @TapCollege; fb: College On Tap) and Sarah’s favorite book “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World” by Adam Grant. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Sarah Bennett. Thank you.

What are the hidden costs of chasing your dreams? How do we know when is the right time? 

Everyone always talks about the aspirations of living their dreams but nobody talks about the costs of making dreams a reality. 

Today’s conversation will explain the art of career pivots and how to be intentional with dream chasing to live a meaningful life. 

Helen Shephard is a British TV host, actress, stand-up comedian, and podcaster. 

Helen has hosted Channel 5, Vogue, Fashion TV, and other national TV shows in Britain before booking a one-way flight to become a stand-up comedian in Los Angeles after years of successful media career in the UK. 

If you have been contemplating a career pivot or any major changes in your life, well, this is the sign you have been asking for.  

Expect to learn about loneliness in the entertainment industry, what to do when feeling alone, the art of chasing your dream, the power of mindset work, and much more. 

Let's get this started.

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Show Notes Helen’s Instagram: HERE Helen’s Website: HERE Helen’s IMDb: HERE Helen’s Podcast: HERE Podcast Instagram: HERE

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* Thank you for Discovering More with us!

"Success is subjective. Everyone has their own level and definition of what success is." - Aamer Rehman Aamer Rehman (@Heelaamer)is a Personal Trainer and a Specialized Sales Manager in the healthcare industry. In this week’s episode, we shift our discussion from Aamer’s personal and fitness journeys to his masterful understanding of sales and relationship building. We believe that sales is one of the most underrated, yet practical skillsets in life. The truth is, we are practicing sales on a daily basis. Whether it be in business, relationships, or social media, we are constantly selling ourselves, our values, and/or our ideas. We also discuss how we believe success should be defined, as well as the importance of connecting purpose and passion. Follow Aamer on social media (@Heelaamer) and reach out to him if you’re interesting in training to bring out the best version of yourself. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Aameer Rehman. Thank you.

"Everyone has different circumstances and situations, but do you let those circumstances and situations control you, or do you control your situations and circumstances?" - Aamer Rehman Aamer Rehman (@Heelaamer) is a Personal Trainer and a Specialized Sales Manager in the healthcare industry. In this episode, we discuss Aamer's transformational journey as an Indian-American in the fitness space, the importance of placing health and wellness at the center of one's life, and the beauty of the attempts, in whatever you do. Aamer shares the important distinction between the victim vs. the victor mindset - through both his journey as a former football player and as an Indian American growing up in a hardworking blue-collar immigrant household - choosing the victor mindset means becoming the master of your circumstances. Check out his favorite book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. We'd really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Aamer Rehman. Thank you.

“The Third Door” by Alex Banayan is one of the most entertaining and compelling books we have ever read. Filled with adventurous stories and profound pieces of wisdom, The Third Door illustrates the true power of passion, persistence, and having a mission greater than ourselves. In The Third Door, Alex tells the story of how, at 18-years old, he decided to let go of his pre-med track at USC, and instead, follow his heart towards his mission; to interview the world’s most extraordinary thinkers and discover their secrets to success. The Third Door takes readers on an incredible journey - from hacking the Price Is Right for start-up money, to chasing Larry King through a grocery story, to booking interviews with some of the world’s most impactful thinkers. Interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, and Steve Wozniak, as well as a collection of others revealed one thing they all have in common; they all took the Third Door. Now, “What is The Third Door?, you may ask. As Alex explains, Life, business, success… it’s just like a nightclub. There are always three ways in. There’s the First Door: the main entrance, where 99 percent of people wait in line, hoping to get in. The Second Door: the VIP entrance, where the billionaires and celebrities slip through. But what no one tells you is that there is always, always… the Third Door. It’s the entrance where you have to jump out of line, run down the alley, bang on the door a hundred times, crack open the window, sneak through the kitchen—there’s always a way.”

"Schools are where students feel safe, which is condusive to learning, and where they feel supported. They feel loved, they feel seen, and they feel heard. That stuff can change a person's life." - Montay Fowler Montay Fowler (@Montayf_) is a Youtuber (@TayLoso), MSW UPenn Graduate, a real estate entrepreneur, and a well-recognized leader in the communities of Philadelphia for his civic engagement and services. In this episode, we shift our focus from the macro racial issues to the personal aspects of Montay’s upbringing. We discuss his unique evolution as a former collegian athlete to an academic scholar after a major heartbreak, his journey to start a real estate business with his partners through self-education, and much more. This is part 2 of our conversation with more lighthearted topics, and we shared quite a few laughs listening to Montay’s remarkably inspiring and entertaining journey. Check out Montay’s favorite spot in the city: Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books (@unclebobbies). We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Montay Fowler. Thank you.

“Education is the easy part. It’s easy to pick up a book. It’s easy to search for something online. If you have family members upholding systems of white supremacy, or have friends with racist beliefs, but you do nothing about it, I think you're further contributing to the problem.” - Montay Fowler Montay Fowler (@Montayf_) is the co-founder of non-profit initiative Project Pledge Philly (ipledgephl), a MSW graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, and a well-recognized leader in the communities of Philadelphia for his civic engagement and services. In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing one’s privilege, the contexts of systematic racism, and other wide-ranging conversations related to the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode focuses on these macro issues and how they have attributed to Montay’s adolescent years in the child welfare system and education experiences. Here are the sources that were discussed in the episode: “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, 12 Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup, “How to Be Black” by Baratubde Thurston, “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi, Brene Brown: the Call to Courage, and 13th on Netflix. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Montay Fowler. Thank you.

In this episode, hosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann sit down for a wide range of conversations from getting a new job to discussing work culture shift during the quarantine. They also discuss the power of clarity, three important questions to self-examine during career transitions, and work-from-home predictions in the post COVID era.

This week, we’ll be reviewing Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher @emilystellafletcher on Instagram. This book is a how-to meditation book for achievement minded individuals who believe they either don’t have the time to mediate or the ability to meditate consistently. Emily tells the story of how the stresses of a 10 year career on Broadway, led her to India to study the only thing that got her through those crazy years, meditation. She shares the wisdom she learned while studying Eastern meditation in India for 3 years. She then explains the Z-Technique, the meditation practice that she developed for the ordinary person and used to start her meditation company, Ziva. This book is packed with science-based studies around the neurological benefits of meditation that explains the transformative power of meditation. The compelling research and immutable results of meditation, paired with Emily’s remarkable story-telling, makes for an incredible page-turner that can make a profound impact on reader’s lives. In the first few chapters, Emily poses a powerful question, “Would you be willing to invest 2 precent of your day if you knew it would improve the other 98 percent?” We believe this is a no brainer. She explains, “Meditation is simply a tool to help you reach your goals; it’s never the goal itself. We Meditate to get good at life, not to get good at meditation.” Both Beniot and I have been meditating every morning for the past year, however this book transformed the way we look at and approach our practices. In this episode, we will discuss our biggest takeaways from Emily’s book, the many scientific benefits that she presents, as well as our significant experiences with and from meditation. We hope this episode brings you an effective toolkit that allows you to find a sense of calmness and composure amidst this challenging time.

“I’m just so grateful to be in the position that I am, so that I can meet people like her and take care of her, and just feel like I found my calling. Because that honestly how I feel. I’ve connected with his flow of purpose, and it’s the best feeling in the world. And it makes all of this struggle worth it.” This week, we continue our conversation with Penn medical student, Allison Hare, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others. In this episode, she shares the powerful story of a past patient’s miraculous recovery which helped her identify internal medicine as her true calling. Additionally, she provides insightful advice for new medical students, which is arguably applicable to anyone adventuring down a new path. This portion of the episode evolves into an enlightening conversation around exploration, self-discovery, and the balance of intention and surrender. Lastly, we dive into the importance of examining personal motivations, reframing situations, and ultimately, starting with why. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare. Thank you.

Allison Hare is a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others. In this week’s episode, she tells the story of the identity crisis that occurred in high school, when she was told she wasn’t good enough to be a professional cellist. This crisis brought her to a pre-med track at the University of Wisconsin, where she majored in psychology, and worked in a research lab that was just featured in the Netflix documentary, “Babies.” 🏼 🏼 The lab studies the way infants acquire language through statistical learning, and her personal research shows the impact that music exposure can have on babies’ ability to acquire language. She shares the gratitude that she now has for this identity crisis, as it led her to medicine, a field that also allows her to connect and provide care, but on a larger scale than music. We also dive into the power of reflection, the necessity of creative outlets, and the importance of framing your self-talk around behavior rather than identity. This one touches on so many different topics and is quite insightful into the world that is medical school, so we really think you’ll enjoy it. “In that moment, I kind of realize that I don’t have to give up on the part of the music that allowed me to connect with other people when I go into medicine. I can still touch people in a way that’s deep, profound, meaningful, and real even if it is not through the cello. Just being a lending ear to someone that’s going through a difficult time or experience, or providing emotional support…Just showing someone that I care can have that same impact.” We’d really appreciate if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare. Thank you.

In this week's episode, we synthesize our collective experiences in modern dating. We both have recognized the importance and profound impact that our relationships have served in our lives. We have compiled all the experiences into the 5 Cs, in respective order, to help simplify the complexity of modern dating- Chemistry, Compatibility, Comfortability, Commitment, and Communication. Chemistry is the initial spark between the two people or known as the first impression. Compatibility is the shared connection of beliefs, habits, and personalities between the two people. Comfortability is the ability to display one's authenticity and vulnerability. Commitment is the decision to choose each other through both highs and lows by becoming the best partner you can be. Communication is the bridge that connects all the C's and the force that could make or break a relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More and thank you for listening.

What is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically? 

Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically. 

Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expert, published author, and musician. 

Expect to learn about the nature of creativity, the three stages of the creative process, divergent thinking and convergent thinking, what truly is rational thinking, and how to unlock creative genius from within. 

You can grab Rich’s latest book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic, on Amazon and all major bookstores. 

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The book "I Will Teach You to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi fundamentally changed the way we look at our money. In this week's episode of Discover More Books, we discuss our biggest takeaway from the book, as well as our perspective around money before and after reading. Unlike most financial books, this one focuses on human psychology and is definitely a fun and more exciting read. We highly recommend this book to anyone looking to take control, optimize their finances, and create a truly rich life by changing their relationship with money.

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Christian Buttrick, one of the most interesting and well-rounded people we know. Christian tells the stories of near-death experiences that made him question his life, and inspired his move to Chicago. This leads to a discussion around the fragility of life, the beauty of helping strangers, and the importance of wiping the slate clean with the people you love. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. You can follow Chrisitan and his journey on Instagram: @thee_avatar.

This week’s guest is Christian Buttrick, a good friend and one of the most interesting guys we know. Christian is a high-level athlete. He played college basketball at Penn State Altoona and now, holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also has thousands of hours of meditation and Kundalini Yoga under his belt, which is extremely evident in his calm presence and humility. After graduating from college and a couple of near-death experiences, Christian realized that life is too fragile to not take the risks you know you should be taking. He then took his leap; moving to Chicago to pursue a career in IT and develop his passion for Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, he shares his strategies for dealing with conflict, managing the ego, and approaching the biggest battle that we all face; the battle within our minds. He also shares his unique perspective on competitiveness, that is, competing only against yourself while using the standards of others as inspiration and support. We also discuss the idea that the body is the subconscious mind, and how self-care practices such as yoga and meditation, are actually for the benefit of others, not just for yourself. This interview is one of our favorites to date and we think you will take a lot out of it. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. Follow Christian, his jiu-jitsu journey, and more on Instagram @thee_avatar.