Finding Genius Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

How does quantum physics inform biology at a nanoscale? In what ways does biology exhibit quantum behavior? Clarice D. Aiello, a quantum engineer and Assistant Professor at UCLA, sits down to enlighten us…

Clarice is an expert on nanosensors harnessing room-temperature quantum effects in noisy environments. With her research group, the Quantum Biology Tech (QuBiT) Lab, she performs quantum measurements on “living sensors” (such as proteins, cells, and microorganisms) to better understand how they interact with their environment. 

In this episode, we cover:

• What a quantum engineer is, and what they are trained to observe.
• What makes quantum objects work very well with sensors. 
• What “spin” is, and what it tells us about the energy of electrons in a magnetic field. 
• How to see quantum behavior in biological systems. 
• What quantum-enhanced information is. 

To find out more about Clarice and her work, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

How are nanomaterials being used around us – and what are the potential risks? Khara D. Grieger, an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Environmental Health and Risk Assessment at North Carolina State University, joins us to discuss this intriguing topic.

With a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, Khara is interested in unpacking the uses and risks of nanotechnology in agriculture and food production. Drawing from her extensive knowledge of risk assessment, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, her research is truly ahead of its time…

In this episode, we cover:

• The range of nanomaterials that are being developed and used in food and agricultural products.
• Examples of engineered nanomaterials.
• Food additives that may be detrimental to health, and why companies keep using them.

To learn more about Khara and her work, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we connect with Robby Barbaro, the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that reverses insulin resistance using low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. He is also the co-author of Mastering Diabetes, a book that outlines a revolutionary solution for people living with diabetes.

Robby was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 12. Since 2006, he’s been living a plant-based lifestyle, which has dramatically increased his overall health and wellness. Want to know how Robby keeps his body functioning at optimal levels – even while living with Type 1 diabetes? Join us now to learn for yourself…

Tune in to discover:

• How fruit has contributed to Robby’s health journey.
• The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• What insulin’s primary function is.
• How to maximize insulin sensitivity. 

To find out more about Robby, click here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is Doug Evans, the author of The Sprout Book and a pioneer of the plant-based health movement for over 20 years. The Sprout Book is a National Bestseller that illustrates how sprouts can be used as an ultra-food for health, weight loss, and optimum nutrition – and Doug is eager to show people just how low-cost and accessible they really are.

After making the radical decision to live a raw, plant-based life, Doug found his health making dramatic improvements. Since then, he has been dedicated to sharing his nutrition habits with the world educationally and imaginatively…

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The scientific benefits of using sprouts. 
• What a raw, plant-based diet consists of. 
• Why sprouts are so nutrient-dense.
• How to take sprouting to another level.

To sign up for Doug’s newsletter and buy his book, click here now!

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Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

A combination of factors led Nick Bracks to a place he never expected to be: in a deep and dark depression, mixed with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, a dependence on alcohol, low self-esteem, and an overall feeling of hopelessness about life.

But had it not been for that time in his life, Bracks may have never found his true passion: raising mental health awareness and creating easily-accessible tools for those who struggle with theirs.

Tune in the learn:

• Why more emphasis needs to be placed on preventative services as opposed to reactive services in mental health 
• The different ways in which anxiety can manifest and negatively impact people’s lives
• The importance of understanding there is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing mental illness 

Nick Bracks is an actor, advocate for mental health, and author of Move Your Mind: How to Build a Healthy Mindset for Life. In today’s episode, he shares key aspects of his youth and adult life that led him to where he is today. 

As a facilitator and communicator in the mental health arena, Bracks works alongside psychologists and other mental health experts to produce audio and video content, tools, and other resources for those struggling with their mental health. The latest project is a docuseries on various aspects of mental health set to be released next year.

Visit https://nickbracks.com/ for more information, and check out Bracks’s podcast and book, Move Your Mind: How to Build a Healthy Mindset for Life.

This episode is sponsored by Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein. Check this Podcast out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35lLBtK

How do our crop production systems work in tandem with plant pathology to form the best farming techniques? By focusing on disease control and sustainable farming techniques, better production techniques can be developed. Press play to learn:

• Why crop rotation is vital in sustainable farming
• How non-tillage techniques can benefit soil nutrients
• What the future of farming may look like

Don M. Huber, a Professor Emeritus at Purdue University, shares his life of work and research on plant pathology and crop production techniques.

Farming at every level requires an understanding of techniques that allows food production to work in concert with nature to optimize the processes. While not all techniques are sustainable, crop rotation is one of the most prevalent and significantly beneficial techniques available to producers.

Recognizing the dynamic between all aspects of production is vital since everything from pathogens to nutrition can drastically alter the efficacy of farming. Namely, the nutrition in the soil and available for future years is critical and can ensure a successful future.

To learn more, a great resource is a best-selling book: Mineral Nutrition and Plant Disease.

This episode is sponsored by Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein. Check this Podcast out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35lLBtK

Can aging be curbed in order to improve the longevity of the body? With certain advancements, humans may be able to find a way to "cure" aging.

Listen up to learn:

• The seven components of aging
• Where the most mitochondria can be found
• If aging can be truly reversed

Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, the founder of The Kaufmann Anti-aging Institute, shares her work in the fight to curb aging.

While science is still far from curing aging, there are many factors and actions to help fight the process. Epigenetic factors are some of the most important, and the fewer negative epigenetic impacts we can introduce to our body, the better.

By focusing on the seven major aging factors, we can begin to understand what can speed or slow the process most. Thankfully, practitioners like Dr. Kaufmann have developed systems to curb the negative impacts of aging.

Visit https://kaufmannprotocol.com to learn more.

This episode is sponsored by Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein. Check this Podcast out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35lLBtK

Can the FDA and current scientific medical establishment be trusted? Based on recent events, they may not be the pillar of honestly and health they have postured to be.

Listen in to learn:

• Who is to blame for scientific misunderstandings
• Why the establishment does not discuss the immune system
• Why alternative treatments may have been censored

John Droz, a Physicist and Environmental Advocate, shares what he has learned from research into the causes and bad actors in current scientific explanations. 

While many of us think we understand and are active in the nature of science, it has really become political science rather than what it was created to do. Since we do not have a good understanding, it leaves the population vulnerable to misinformation and dangerous omissions.

With the FDA being so tied into the current medical establishment, it leaves it vulnerable to falling victim to the same traps as the general population. Moreover, since the establishment controls the FDA, which regulates the approval of new drugs, the establishment influences how we perceive effective treatment. 

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This episode is sponsored by Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein. Check this Podcast out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35lLBtK

We are shaped by the social and physical environments in which we live. And by examining how this idea has played out in her own life, licensed psychologist Maria Schmid has come to a place where she is capable of helping others through the difficulties of life.

Press play to discover:

• What it means to say that people see themselves in relation to other people
• Four things to recognize and focus on in order to gain a greater perspective in life
• The universal importance of feeling heard, seen, and recognized, especially as we change over time

“I never liked the statement ‘everything happens for a reason,’ but I do believe that things happen with meaning,” says Schmid, explaining how and why living in the present moment is so key.

Reflection, resilience, relational health, and ritual are the four “Rs” Schmid helps her clients focus on. She explains each in detail, and shares insight from her work with clients.

Tune in to hear the full conversation, and learn more about Schmid’s work at https://mariaschmid.ca/.

This episode is sponsored by Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein. Check this Podcast out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35lLBtK

What secrets does the honeybee gut microbiome hold? By examining the bacteria and genomics of the bees, we can gain insight into the risks posed to the ecology of a hive.

Listen up to learn:

• The unique bacteria found in every honeybee microbiome
• How glyphosate affects hives
• The bacteria specialized for aphids

Nancy Moran, the Warren J. and Viola Mae, Raymer Chair and Professor of Integrative Biology, shares her research with honeybees and the clues they can give us into how microorganisms interact with insects.

Colony collapse syndrome has plagued hives across the nation for some time now and prompted a search for the issue's root causes. Through this study, bee researchers have been led down a path that leads to studying the bacteria within the bee microbiome. 

With such a delicate balance present uniquely inside bees and colonies, chemicals like glyphosate and others pose a tremendous risk. However, aphids can also offer clues, as they have a single unique bacterium that has been passed on from ancient aphids. 

Visit http://web.biosci.utexas.edu/moran/nancymoran.html to learn more.

This episode is sponsored by Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein. Check this Podcast out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35lLBtK