Finding Genius Podcast

How can even the simplest of daily CBT practice provide drastic positive change in your life? By taking time to improve your state of mind and getting familiar with your mental health, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques can be incredibly effective. Listen up to learn: Which practices CBT can be divided into How the CBT deck is used as a daily practice Questions you can ask yourself to improve mindfulness Seth J. Gillihan, a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, podcast host, and creator of the Think Act Be Online School, joins the discussion to share his experience helping people reach their full mental potential. Cognitive behavioral therapy has developed dramatically in recent years and offers an option for individuals struggling with their mental health who seek options other than medication. For issues like anxiety, OCD, and even substance abuse issues, CBT has been shown to be incredibly effective. By creating a system using cards in a deck to help implement the daily practice, Seth J. Gillihan has seen incredible results for people struggling with their day-to-day mental health. One of the most important aspects of CBT is asking the right questions, and the cognitive behavioral therapy deck provides a fantastic starting point to begin your daily practice. For more information, visit sethgillihan.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

How can the weight loss industry be reimagined to benefit those struggling with a healthy lifestyle? Through new techniques and understanding of health gained in new business models, effective weight loss and lifestyle improvements are more available than ever. Press play to learn: What "brown fat' is How your body resists diet plans Which supplements can be more effective than others Dave Sherwin, Founder of the Dirobi Health Show, certified fitness nutrition coach and entrepreneur stops by to share his experience helping thousands of people achieve the healthy lifestyle they desire. Drastic health changes are often not sustainable, and historically, one of the most challenging portions of losing weight through a diet is keeping it off after the program has ended. However, by turning this model on its head and implementing the maintenance techniques throughout the diet plan, many more people have successfully maintained healthy habits. Those seeking to reinvent their health and lifestyle have faced challenges that may not have been previously involved in a typical diet and weight loss plan. However, by accounting for factors like sleep and other often overlooked but essential keys, the complete image of a healthy lifestyle can be found. Visit dirobi o learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

How can the body's natural frequencies be used to solve pain and hindrances throughout? New frequency therapy techniques used by certified strength and conditioning specialists are leading to excellent results. Press play to learn: The frequencies located throughout the body How changing patterns in the body and lifestyle can be healing How many ANF practitioners are found around the world Pain therapist and instructor Santiago Villamil shares his work with frequency therapies and how they may be the key to the next cutting-edge physical therapy techniques. Since our understanding of the frequencies throughout the body in the 1800s, they have often been overlooked as the root cause of pain and mobility issues. However, with the help of new technology that can target specific frequencies and alter or correct them, targeted treatment can help patients that have been unable to find solutions elsewhere. With the education and training of frequency therapy practitioners worldwide and in almost every state, these techniques have the potential to revolutionize the fitness healing world. Many clients can even experience relief within 20 minutes of treatment. To learn more, visit https://www.santivillamil.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

How can neurodegenerative diseases be better understood to find new therapeutic techniques? Researchers use tools like deep brain stimulation and virtual reality to make new leaps. Press play to learn: The physical signs that hint at the development of Parkinson's How brain circuits can be modulated The next stages of research planned by Aasef Shaikh Aasef Shaikh, a neurologist, and neuroscientist from Daroff-Dell'Osso Ocular Motility Laboratory at Cleveland VA Medical Center, shares their experience researching neurodegenerative diseases and Parkinson's Disease particularly. By identifying key risk factors and signals that an individual may develop Parkinson's Disease, therapeutic techniques can be implemented early to begin proactive treatment. In addition, techniques like deep brain stimulation can give patients insight into their condition and allow neurologists a peek behind the curtain. Systems neuroscientists study the circuits within the brain that allow proper function throughout the body. To prevent unfortunate events like falls and slips, neuromodulators work to solve faulty brain circuits. While Parkinson's never kills the patient, the side effects do. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Cancer survival exceeds 90% when detected during Stage I. Novel technologies are making early detection easier, especially for cancers that usually aren’t diagnosed until after metastasis has occurred.  Tune in to discover: The important distinction between multi-cancer early detection and liquid biopsy The benefits provided by looking for molecular signs of cancer rather than anatomical, such as by mammogram or colonoscopy How stage I cancer is defined Eric Fung, MD, PhD, is Vice President of Clinical Development at Grail, a company with a mission to detect cancer early, before it has spread to other parts of the body. Unfortunately, as it currently stands, only a fraction of cancers are detected at Stage I, especially when it comes to cancers for which there are no screening guidelines. Over the past 50 years, the primary focus in cancer research has been on therapeutics. But many FDA-approved therapeutics have very little impact on survival rates, because when it comes down to it, the best way to reduce cancer mortality is to detect cancers early, when they can still be cured. Fung explains how a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test called the Galleri test can detect the presence of 50 Stage I cancers, and with only a single blood draw. He also discusses the studies supporting the validity of this test, namely the Circulating Cell-free Genome Atlas (CCGA) study and prospective clinical study called PATHFINDER.  The Galleri test is now available to patients by prescription. Press play to hear the full conversation and learn more at grail. https://www.galleri.com/. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Dr. Bill McGraw is a research scientist currently living in Panama and is a prolific writer on a variety of topics such as aquaculture, the environment, heavy metals in the body, and related health issues. He is currently studying for a degree in naturopathic healing and helps people afflicted with chronic disease find the path to health using heavy metal detox techniques and Rife technology. Click on play to learn: Why the body is exposed to aluminum every day. How the sources of aluminum can lead to aluminum toxicity and affect health. How silica water may facilitate the elimination of aluminum from the body. Dr. McGraw explains the dangers of aluminum to the body and the many ways it affects our health and environment. Aluminum occurs naturally in soil, water, and air. It can enter the body as we breath, through the digestive tract, and through our skin. We are constantly being exposed to aluminum in products such as aluminum cooking utensils, beverage cans, sunscreen, antacids, and vaccines. Eleven sources of aluminum exposure are found in products we use every day. While it may not be possible to avoid naturally occurring aluminum in the environment, there are steps we can take to avoid exposure to this toxic metal. Dr. McGraw shares the 11 common sources of aluminum exposure and encourages eating a healthy diet using organic foods. He also recommends drinking silicon-rich mineral waters to reduce the burden of aluminum in the body. To learn more visit: Website: newaquatechpanama.com Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Dr. Richard Allen White III is an Assistant Professor with the College of Computing and Informatics at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Dr. White describes himself as a computational and molecular virologist working on the systems aspect of ecosystems. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of RAW Lab in Concord, North Carolina that is developing a repository of genetic data on the global virosphere. Click on play to learn: The difference between viruses and cancer. How viruses may cause cancer. Why eliminating some viruses could eliminate many types of cancers. What therapies look promising in the fight against cancer. Cancer is many diseases with different causes. DNA and RNA viruses have the capability to cause some types of cancer in the human body. Dr. White is conducting studies of the links between viruses and cancer with a goal of finding possible targeted therapies for treating virus caused cancers. Six viruses are currently being evaluated for the development of new types of cancer fighting therapies: Epstein-Barr virus, human papilloma virus, hepatitis B virus, and human herpes virus-8 are DNA viruses that may cause the development of human cancers. Two RNA viruses may contribute to human cancers: human T lymphotrophic virus type 1 and hepatitis C viruses. The RAW Lab is involved in the search for possible bacteriophage therapy for multi-drug resistant bacteria and produce universal antivirals for RNA viruses. The lab is using synthetic biology to overcome human viruses and other RNA viruses such as Influenza and Henipavirus. To learn more visit: cci.uncc.edu/directory/richard-allen-white-iii https://rawlab.org @raw9371 (Twitter) Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

“At first, it was like trying to drink from a firehose of knowledge…but I kept doing it, and getting better at it…” says Richard Jacobs, as he explains his experience in creating what’s now known as the Finding Genius Podcast.   Tune in for all of Jacobs’ insights, and discover: What it took to co-author a book on viruses alongside 30 virologists and researchers How and why an auto accident compelled Jacobs to investigate medicine, health, and bioscience How to identify a real ‘genius’ in their area of expertise The topic of the next book in the Finding Genius pipeline The difference between people who are “splitters” vs. “clumpers” Since 2016, Jacobs has interviewed nearly 3,000 genius-level researchers, practitioners, scientists, and entrepreneurs on various topics, ranging from cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence to sleep science and chronic diseases. Through this process emerged Finding Genius: Understanding Viruses, a compilation of 100 unique insights about viruses from researchers and virologists who answer some of the toughest questions that can be asked. One of Jacobs’ biggest takeaways from his work thus far is this:   “If you want to solve the big, incredibly difficult problems, at the very least you’ve got to get together a consortium of people in the field and really go interdisciplinary…science and knowledge in general…needs to utilize the great minds that are working on a given problem to really solve it.” Learn more about Richard Jacobs and the Finding Genius Foundation here: https://www.findinggeniusfoundation.org/.  Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

No one likes me. I’m going to fail this exam. I really shouldn’t have eaten all that lasagna. Ever have these or similar thoughts? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us are overrun by certain thinking patterns, which lead to certain feelings, which lead to certain behaviors. And often, the result is detrimental to our mental and physical health. Tune in to discover: What’s unique about the use of CBT in treating anxiety and depression Tips and tricks for dealing with bouts of depression and/or anxiety The importance of psychoeducation and practical skills to reframe negative thoughts A longstanding interest in psychology and the mind-body relationship led Liz Ross to become a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in the application of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for people dealing with anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Having spent over a decade in the field, she recounts how things have changed since her early days, like the advent of social media and its impact on mental health, the growing prevalence of virtual therapy, and expectations surrounding therapy. Ross explains cognitive behavioral therapy, describing each component in detail, as well as her approach in treating people who present with certain issues. Tune in for all the details and visit https://drlizross.com/ to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

How can GI health significantly determine the general health of the rest of the body? Since so many bodily systems utilize products produced along the gastrointestinal tract, minor issues can be increased throughout the body. Listen up to learn: How the gut microbiome has the potential to make or break the body's health How the Western diet may be threatening your gut's health How "bacterial economics" governs GI systems Executive vice president and chief medical officer at Seres Therapeutics, Dr. Lisa von Moltke, discusses her work developing therapeutic techniques to treat gastrointestinal conditions and microbiomes. Through the study of how the gut microbiome and gastrointestinal health affect the operation of the rest of the body, new therapies have been developed to combat GI-targeted infections. New therapies are also being produced to prevent infection with patients undergoing transplants and grafts. Immunosuppressants are also a weak point regarding gut health since they open windows of vulnerability for infections to target your gut. Therefore, developing techniques to treat various diseases without affecting GI health and the gut microbiome may be the next most valuable step in developing pharmaceutical therapeutics. For more information, visit serestherapeutics.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C