Finding Genius Podcast

Is hustle and hope really enough to make it big in the modern world of online finance? Jeff Rose, Youtube’s Wealth Hacker and Founder of the finance blog Good Financial Cents shares how he went from cold calling and holding underwhelming local finance planning and analysis seminars to creating one of the most popular financial advice blogs on the internet. Listen to learn more about: Investment strategies Recovering from financial loss and depression The power of mentorship for online entrepreneurs Jeff’s down to earth approach to finance and willingness to use his own mistakes as a teaching tool has made him a crowd favorite on YouTube. Wealth Hacker offers how-to videos on financial topics like how to create passive income streams, how to invest your first $100, and how to turn $500 into $520,367. His blog, Good Financial Cents, has been featured on Fox Business, ABC News, CNN Money, CNBC, and more. Weighing in on the recent GameStop stock market debacle, modern investment management, and life as a financial planner, Jeff gives his honest opinion on what it really takes to get rich in today’s economy. After providing free content for years and finally taking part in an exclusive coaching program for entrepreneurs, Jeff has launched Good Financial Cent’s latest online finance course. This course is all about how to set (and actually reach) accelerated financial goals. For more information or to sign up for Jeff’s new online course visit https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Dr. Eric Zielinski, author of the national bestseller, The Healing Power of Essential Oils, is back on the podcast with a new book available for preorder called The Essential Oils Apothecary. He shares his professional views on and personal experiences with essential oils as a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Tune in to discover: The power of natural remedies and natural healing products General healthy living tips Why sitting is now considered more dangerous than smoking Perfume, laundry detergent, scented candles, fabric freshener, hand sanitizer, bleach, new car smell; how many chemicals do you inhale, ingest, or absorb each day? Studies have suggested that wealthy countries that can afford to practice over-sanitization with cleaning chemicals tend have higher rates of Alzheimer’s Disease. Why? A lack of bacteria in the environment creates poorly developed immune systems, which puts brains at higher risk of inflammation. How many other diseases could we be inadvertently inviting into our bodies? What is the difference between the average American and people who live in a “Blue Zone”, or an area with low rates of chronic illness, where it is considered normal to live 100 years or more? How can we use essential oils to change our lives and bring us closer to optimum health? Eric reveals the beneficial properties of common and easy to obtain oils, like cinnamon bark, lime, orange, and grapefruit. Dr. Zielinski’s healthy lifestyle motivation brand offers simple recipes for natural, nonchemical household cleaners, personal hygiene items, and immune boosters. His website is a substantial resource for essential oil news, basic education for beginners, and where to begin with natural remedies in your own home and life. For more information visit https://naturallivingfamily.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Scott Young, former Finding Genius guest and author of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, shares tips of how to use a more focused mind to live a more productive life. Listen to discover: How to be more productive in life The difference between general focus and focusing in one direction How to stay focused on tasks and goals Technology detoxes, sheer willpower, unyielding impulse control; these traditional approaches to increased productivity simply cannot be relied upon. A new system for focusing is required for the new age. Scott has created a series of courses, including Rapid Learner, Life of Focus, Top Performer, and Make It Happen, that offer people the opportunity to learn how to increase focus using unique concentration exercises. Deep work is the concept of achieving a level of cognitive depth through periods of continuous distraction-free, interruption-free concentration. Scott’s books and courses provide guidance on how to enter the state necessary in order for deep work to occur, troubleshooting for when you get stuck on a task, and how you can track your productivity progress. The effects of guided consistency on your ability to focus can be staggering. Is mental focus like physical exercise? Can the ability to enter a deep work or flow state become a matter of muscle memory for your brain? Is everyone even capable of blocking out environmental distractions? Scott explains the differences in approach to his productivity system that can become necessary based on age, working memory capacity, and other factors, and how it can be adjusted to work for anyone. For more information or to grab a free copy of Scott’s e-book, 7 Must-know Strategies to Learn Anything faster! visit https://www.scotthyoung.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

What if everything we have been told about breast cancer prevention is wrong? Dr. Susan Wadia-Ells, author of the new book, Busting Breast Cancer: Five Simple Steps to Keep Breast Cancer Out of Your Body, has combined decades of ignored statistical studies with the recently published metabolic theory of cancer,  to help women learn how to block most breast cancer from taking form in their bodies. Tune in to learn more about: Why 75 percent of US women are now overweight or obese, causing the US to have the highest breast cancer rates in the world, no matter one’s age. Why year-round outdoor/indoor tanning and taking 5,000-10,000 IUs of D3 supplements daily, can block most breast cancer from happening. What is causing today’s growing, but still unreported, metastatic breast cancer epidemic that is reaping billions, annually, for the cancer industry After losing three close friends to recurrent metastatic breast cancer, Dr Wadia-Ells decided to try and understand how to best protect herself and other women from developing breast cancer.  In 2013 she discovered the newly published book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management and Prevention of Cancer, by Dr. Thomas N. Seyfried, the eminent Boston College biologist.  Now understanding the exact biological steps that suffocate our cell’s power batteries or mitochondria to create that first cancer cell, as described in Dr Seyfried, textbook, Dr Wadia-Ells was now able to develop  the Five Simple Steps for effective breast cancer prevention. These steps include: losing all excess body fat; raising vitamin D3 blood levels above 60 ng/ml; avoiding all birth control drugs, IUDs and menopausal relief drugs that contain the man-made chemical progestin; keeping one’s body detoxified of hormone-like chemicals found in food, water, air, furniture and personal care products, and having an annual thermogram to monitor any pre-cancerous inflammation in breast tissue. Together, her five simple steps and the metabolic theory of cancer tell us why one woman develops breast cancer, while another woman never will. To support the development of effective non-toxic metabolic protocols to treat early stage and metastatic cancer, Dr. Wadia-Ells has committed 20 percent of her book’s profits to the Foundation for Metabolic Cancer Therapies. For more information visit https://www.bustingbreastcancer.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Can mathematics really be applied to brain cancer treatment? Dr. Kristin Swanson, Vasek, and Anna Maria Polak Professor in Cancer Research at Mayo Clinic, goes to work each day to create individualized predictive models using mathematics to more effectively treat patients diagnosed with brain cancer.  Listen to learn more about: The most common symptoms of brain cancer Theories on what causes brain cancer How cancer cells prey on normal brain functions Imagine an exact 3-D replica of your brain that you can hold in your hands. Using mathematical model predictions, it is now possible to print a 3-D MRI of an actual human brain with cancer. This model can predict and show both current and predicted cancer cell density bands, making it possible to choose more efficient cancer treatment methods sooner. Mathematic models and the data they provide have also revealed differences in male versus female brain cancer survivors and their gene signatures, along with other differences in the typical brain cancer story in women compared to in men. After experiencing a personal loss due to cancer, Dr. Swanson set out to use new technology like artificial intelligence, mathematical mapping, and image localized biopsies to diagnose and treat the most aggressive type of brain cancer, Glioblastoma.  Kristin’s research lab is akin to a hurricane center, but instead of predicting storms, its advanced technology forecasts cancerous tumor development. When shared with cancer patients and their physicians, this type of detailed predictive model can offer a sense of education and control over treatment that traditional methods simply cannot offer. For more information visit For more information visit https://mathematicalneurooncology.org/ Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

How is the rest of the world responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and how is the virus itself changing over time? Jim Bijl, Finding Genius listener and Pulmonary Function Technician in The Netherlands, weighs in on the state of the global Covid-19 pandemic.  Tune in to discover: The typical stages of a Covid-19 infection The effectiveness of mask mandates and other public health interventions  The role of the media and politics in response to the pandemic  As a technician who administers pulmonary function tests and has access to the pulmonary function test results of patients with Covid-19 in comparison to those with other lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, SARS, Influenza, pulmonary fibrosis, and MERS, Jim has a unique perspective on the pandemic and the world’s response to its threats in both the short and the long term. If most of the people who suffer severe consequences from Covid-19 have preexisting conditions, such as a cystic fibrosis diagnosis, does this mean that precautions should be relaxed for the rest of the population? If the rate of survival in those who are hospitalized in intensive care units for Covid-19 related complications is increasing, should the status of the pandemic as a whole be re-evaluated?  After working up close and personal with Covid-19 patients, Jim shares his experiences and opinions on the potential for longer term side effects of the virus, including reduced lung capacity, and how long they might last for most patients. From vaccines and masks to politics and the media, Jim offers insights from inside the medical community on how the world may look post Covid-19 pandemic.  To contact Jim directly, send an email to jimbijl@protonmail.com Available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2Os0myK

How do genes affect your health? Dr. Yael Joffe, Adjunct Professor of nutrigenomics at Rutgers University and Chief Scientific Officer at 3x4 Genetics, has dedicated her career to finding out exactly how much bearing a person’s genetics has on their weight, on their ability to manage it with diet and exercise, and on their heath as a whole. Tune in to discover: What a nutrigenomics diet is and how it can help with weight control How a DNA based diet and fitness regime can activate or deactivate certain genes The connection between DNA based dieting and disease prevention and management Every human being on the planet shares 99.9% of the same DNA. It is the remaining 0.1% that determines the ways in which we are all unique from each other. Yael explains how she has led the way in the emerging field of nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition. The nutrigenetic testing she has developed can be used to analyze a person’s hunger cues, satiety response, fat burning abilities, behavioral responses to food, and more. Genetic variants like the FTO and LEP genes can help to predict whether a particular person will struggle with binge eating, excessive grazing or snacking behaviors, or food addiction, and how much Leptin their body will produce. Leptin plays a major role in energy regulation and hunger signals. Depending on what is revealed by a person’s nutrigenetic testing, he or she may be given specific diet and exercise recommendations or referred to a behavioral therapist. It may turn out that genetics play no real role in some men and women’s difficulty with body weight or weight loss. In some cases, other avenues may still need to be explored. For the time being, Dr. Joffe’s nutrigenetic DNA testing is available to physicians only. If you are interested in being tested, visit https://www.3x4genetics.com/ to find a participating provider in your area. Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

What is Metabolic Syndrome and how is it related to obesity and Type 2 Diabetes? Vivian Tran, Ph.D. candidate in the Vascular Biology and Immunopharmacology group at La Trobe University, shares what her studies on mice have revealed about Metabolic Syndrome, the cardiovascular complications of Diabetes, and the risk factors of obesity. Listen to learn more about: The differences in fat distribution between men and women and the associated obesity risks Whether or not obesity should be considered a Type 2 Diabetes cause The different types of fat cells and which type is more dangerous to your health Metabolic Syndrome is not one disease; it is a group of medical conditions that occur together in the same person. These conditions include high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol. Due to rising rates of obesity, it is estimated that nearly one third of the U.S. population suffers from Metabolic Syndrome. Vivian has set out to find the answers to questions including why more men than women die from Metabolic Syndrome related cardiovascular events when more women than men are diagnosed with the disease. Could this be due to the difference in fat distribution and the presence of subcutaneous versus visceral fat cells in men and women? Vivian explains the differences in the health risks associated with belly fat in comparison to fat on other areas of the body and the dangerous of visceral fat, which can attach itself to internal organs. Her research on the role of fat tissue surrounding blood vessels and how it affects vascular function in those with Metabolic Syndrome could lead to major advancements in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in those who suffer from it. For more information follow Vivian on Twitter at https://twitter.com/vivianvtran Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Could female Kenyan sex workers be the key to preventing HIV spread on a much larger scale? Keith Fowke, Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Professor at the University of Manitoba, explains the connection between these Kenyan sex workers and HIV resistance, plus what this could mean for the future of HIV prevention as a whole. Tune in to discover: The genetic basis for resistance to HIV transmission in certain ethnic groups Stages of the HIV life cycle HIV and immune system factors that could translate to new disease prevention technology HIV and AIDS have devastated parts of the world over the past five decades. Africa has been particularly affected by the epidemic. Now, specific populations of sex workers in Kenya have shown resistance to the HIV virus, despite repeated exposure for decades, thanks to their quiescent immune systems. What information can be taken from these women and applied to other groups of people across the world to prevent more HIV infections? Keith and Fowke Lab has been studying alternative HIV prevention methods, including low dose aspirin therapy and genital topical antiviral agents, with promising results. If certain genes increase HIV resistance in some people, can other genes contribute to faster and more aggressive disease progression in others? Can the human immune system be further manipulated by medication or other treatments to protect against HIV infection or progression? How important are the genetics of the person being potentially infected versus the genetics of the virus? Professor Fowke shares the answers to these questions and much more. For more information on new methods of HIV treatment and ways to prevent infection visit https://www.fowkelab.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Who pays for scientific studies and what types of biases can the matter of this funding create? Professor Sheldon Krimsky, author of Conflicts of Interest In Science: How Corporate-Funded Academic Research Can Threaten Public Health, uses his more than 30 years of studying conflicts of interest in science to weigh in on the issue of corporate influence inside the world of science. Listen to learn more about how corporate funding has impacted scientific research in the areas of: The risks of burning of coal and fossil fuels for energy Side effects of vaccines and other medications Tobacco product safety concerns Sheldon is a Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tufts University and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Tufts University School of Medicine. In this revealing interview, he shines a bright light upon the matters of ethics vs science, the importance of environmental ethics, and the role of genetics in society today. What type of role should public health and government really play in scientific advancement, research, and truth telling? Where should the line be firmly drawn between ethics and public policy? These are the kinds of important questions Sheldon has set out to answer along with the Hastings Center, an independent bioethics research institution of which he is a fellow. Professor Krimsky discusses the fallout of the Bayh-Dole Act, the highs and lows of the scientific peer review process, the pros and cons of the government funding of scientific research, and the role of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director, Dr. Anthony Fauci, in the United States’ fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. For more information visit https://sites.tufts.edu/sheldonkrimsky/ Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK