Finding Genius Podcast

What makes soil health so vital across the country? From crops to the rest of the ecosystem, the soil can be considered the base of a healthy environment. Listen up to learn: The difference between prairie and plain Who manages crop production on land How crop rotation improves soil health Soil experts Mike Lehman, Kristen Veum, and Veronica Acosta Martinez weigh in to discuss the issues faced across their varying specialties regarding soil health and agricultural management practices. Much of the industry in our country relies on the health and sustainability of the soil found in varying environments and capacities in many regions. Unfortunately, the health of the soil has become damaged through many means, and new techniques and practices are being implemented in an attempt to curb the issue. Crop rotation and no-till practices have yielded promising results for many farmers and landowners across the country, but there is still a long way to go. As we advance, facing region-specific challenges will become more prominent, forcing new solutions to be found.  For more information, visit https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/brookings-sd/ncarl/. This podcast is sponsored by Just Thrive. For 15% off any product, visit https://justthrivehealth.com/ and use code: GENIUS15. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Can Plants and the landscapes from which they come give us a clue into the human lineage? By looking at where apes lived and interacted with plants, history can be uncovered. Listen up to learn: The time periods which can offer the most significant clues Historical periods of temperature change and their impact How proxies can help research progress Dr. Daniel Peppe, associate professor at Baylor University, shares his research working with paleontology and how plants affect various periods of time. By examining generations' worth of time and the plants present during it, we can get a glimpse of what life may have been like during them. Whether through temperature, precipitation, or the ape and human impact, ancient ecology can reveal more than you may think. Since temperature varies over millennia, it has had a massive impact on plants and biological life. By examining weather and ecology in as many places in the world as possible, a complete picture can begin to be formed. To learn more, visit https://sites.baylor.edu/daniel_peppe/. This podcast is sponsored by Just Thrive. For 15% off any product, visit https://justthrivehealth.com/ and use code: GENIUS15. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

When you think of medieval people and practices, what comes to mind? Whatever your answer, this episode may very well change it. Tune in to discover: The main differences between medieval and modern Christianity How modern technologies and communication methods might impact prayer practices, and how the printing press already has How writing Christian poetry compels engagement with the world through imagination As an associate professor of history at the University of Chicago, Rachel Fulton Brown's teachings are based on questions revolving around historical and present-day civilization and creativity, with special emphasis on J.R.R. Tolkien. Since 2006 she’s offered a class that examines how Tolkien, as a Catholic, drew on medieval understandings of the imagination and creativity in order to touch the modern world, which he certainly did. Brown also offers a class on writing Christian poetry, and she explains the art and value of this practice. Brown discusses obvious and subtle yet meaningful differences between medieval and modern-day human perceptions, religious practices, and the interaction between the two. She also shares ideas about the ways in which modern society, with its emphasis on fame and technological prowess, is turning us into idolaters, perhaps without us even realizing it. Learn more about Brown’s beliefs and work at https://home.uchicago.edu/~rfulton/, and check out her book, Mary and the Art of Prayer: The Hours of the Virgin in Medieval Christian Life and Thought. This podcast is sponsored by Just Thrive. For 15% off any product, visit https://justthrivehealth.com/ and use code: GENIUS15. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Are you inadvertently shortening your pet's lifespan? Without providing your fluffy friend with the proper diet, you may very well be. Listen up to learn: The impact of pet obesity Which pet diet makes most evolutionary sense Which components of your pet's body composition matter most Daniel Schulof, CEO of KetoNatural Pet Foods, shares his journey to spread the word and the importance of a healthy pet diet and change how your dog eats. While you may believe the food you give your pet is wholesome and nutritious, it may be doing more harm than good. Unfortunately, since dietary carbohydrates are so cheap and marketing has become more effective, we have been fooled into thinking about what is healthy for your pet. By focusing on protein and cutting carbohydrates out of your dog's diet, it may actually be improved relatively quickly. However, you must keep in mind the other components of health to ensure the complete picture of health.  Visit ketonaturalpetfoods.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by Just Thrive. For 15% off any product, visit https://justthrivehealth.com/ and use code: GENIUS15. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Listen to your gut! It’s a saying we all resonate with on some level, but is there any merit to it? As research on the connection between gut and overall human health grows, it seems there is.  Prebiotic and probiotic products boast the ability to improve gut health, but most of them have virtually no beneficial effect. Learn why, and discover: Why 95% + of probiotics on the market die before reaching the target (the intestines) The risk of taking prebiotics that feed bad bacteria in the gut What percentage of the immune system relies on gut health The connection between the gut microbiome and mental health issues like anxiety and depression The NIH Human Microbiome Project revolutionized what it means to have a “healthy gut.” As a consequence, it shed light on the serious shortcomings of most probiotics and prebiotics on the market. In essence, most of these products are either doing more harm than good, or not much at all. When Tina Anderson made this discovery, she decided to do something about it. She and her husband were able to license specific probiotic strains from London University—strains that, unlike most on the market, actually reach the intestine alive and are therefore able to confer benefits to the consumer. But that’s not all: this probiotic also produces antioxidants and carotenoids right at the site of absorption, adding even more benefits. Anderson founded Just Thrive with the goal of making this product available to everyone. They now offer a prebiotic that also stands out among others on the market.  Anderson discusses all this and more, including exciting new products in the pipeline. This podcast is sponsored by Just Thrive. For 15% off any product, visit https://justthrivehealth.com/ and use code: GENIUS15. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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.  Email aaprjohn@northnet.org for more information and access to the newsletter. 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