Finding Genius Podcast

Rob Fried, CEO of ChromaDex, discusses NAD+ and anti-aging techniques. Topics include elevating NAD+ levels, improving energy production, common mitochondrial dysfunctions, and how to age better.

Dr. Rachel Rudolph, Extension Vegetable Specialist, discusses her unique approach to plant health, focusing on topics such as microscopic worms impact on crop health, plant defenses against nematodes, soil solarization benefits, and alternative pest management methods. Learn about her research in horticulture and crop production challenges.

In this episode, we connect with Martin Bidartondo, a Professor of Molecular Ecology who works in the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London. Martin is immensely interested in fungi and plant interactions, which has led to his innovative research on the “evolutionary ecology of the diverse plants that cheat mycorrhizal mutualisms”. As someone that has always had a fascination with interactions between different species, Martin began investigating the symbioses between lineages of plants and fungi more than two decades ago. How are the changes that human life is imposing on the environment interacting with plant and fungal systems? Martin is on a mission to find out… Join the conversation now to uncover: How forest ecosystems impact carbon levels and biodiversity. The integral role that fungi play in the nutritional status of trees.  How industrialism is creating unwanted consequences by increasing carbon output into the environment.  How plants and fungi created soil millions of years ago. To find out more about Marin and his work, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Why can some plants survive in cold climates, but others cannot? Al Pacheco Kovaleski, an expert in cold hardiness and dormancy in plants, joins us today to discuss his perspective on this intriguing topic… Al is an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here, he researches how plants control their cold hardiness and dormancy during the winter, and how that leads to bud break and flowering in the spring.  Listen in now to discover: The strategies plants use to survive cold winters.  How evolution influences whether or not plants are able to live year-round.  What you can do to add renaissance to your plants – even in harsh conditions. Why the study of acclimation is so complicated. What insights does he share with fellow horticulturists? Click play to find out! To learn more about Al and his research, visit Plantresilience.cals.wisc.edu now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we sit down with Susan Poizner, an urban orchardist and the founder of Orchard People. With a passion for educating and empowering others to successfully grow fruit, Susan started Orchard People because she believes that gardening is essential to being more connected to our environment – and living a more sustainable life. Fruit trees can experience an array of problems, including poor-quality fruit, pests, and disease. Susan has a goal of making fruit tree care easy by providing articles, podcasts, books, and premium online courses to gardeners across the globe… Join in now to find out: Why it takes a while for fruit trees to mature.  How to care for fruit trees effectively and sustainably.  The different stages of growth for various fruit trees.  The importance of pruning when it comes to tree growth.  Click here to learn more about Susan and her work with Orchard People! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jeremy Silva, founder of BuildASoil, discusses creating healthy soil, testing for nutrients, and the importance of soil texture in plant growth. Learn how his company provides custom soils to help growers achieve sustainable and efficient results.

In this conversation, we connect with Jonathan Lynch, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Science at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Lynch has been a professional in his field for 4 decades, receiving his Masters and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from UC Davis, where he also completed his postdoctoral training. The global environment is constantly changing – which significantly impacts plant and soil health. As the head of the Roots Lab at Penn State, Dr. Lynch is on a mission to better understand the genetic, physiological, and ecological basis of plant adaptation to infertile soils. How does he achieve this? By meticulously studying the physiology, genetics, and ecology surrounding organismic processes… Tune in now to discover: How to improve the growth of plants in hard conditions.  The challenges that roots face in low-fertility soil.  Problems that soil fertilizers can pose.  The most important crops on Earth.  How climate change is affecting crop yield.  Join us now to dive into Dr. Lynch’s fascinating journey through life and science! You can learn more about Dr. Lynch and his work with the Roots Lab by clicking here. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://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! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Can science turn any blood into a universal donor type? Join us in this episode as we explore groundbreaking healthcare innovations with Maher Abou Hachem, a distinguished Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Denmark. Maher’s expertise spans recombinant protein production, purification, biomolecular interactions, stability, and enzymology. From gut microbiome studies to pioneering blood type conversion, his cutting-edge research is reshaping the future of healthcare. Are you ready to find out what makes Maher’s work so unique? Hit play to find out! Dive in now to discover: What the major blood types are, and how they are used in transfusion and transplant applications.  What happens if you give the wrong blood type to a patient.  How researchers can change one blood type to another.  The significance of red blood cells in the human body. You can learn more about Maher and his investigations here! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Bossard, the Director of Agricultural Operations at Cornell University AES. Here, he oversees greenhouses and plant growth chambers – and eight research farms located across the state of New York. Not only does Shawn oversee growth and research farms, but he also provides broad strategic direction for all Cornell AES operations. What has his experience with greenhouse plant production resulted in? You may be surprised… Click play to discover: What Cornell’s outdoor plant growth season is. What makes Cornell’s greenhouses different from others. The importance of creating a consistent environment in greenhouses. Why LED lighting is preferred for indoor plant production.  How to facilitate a successful compost operation. You can find out more about Shawn and his work with Cornell’s AES here! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9