Finding Genius Podcast

One of the biggest challenges is identifying kidney disease in the early and middle stages, says Prabir Roy-Chaudhury. He works to emphasize the importance of simple blood and urine tests for high-risk populations for earlier diagnosis, but also strives for better treatment once kidney failure sets in. He discusses: Why his main interest is dialysis vascular access dysfunction, What are common issues, such as cardiovascular complications in kidney disease patients, How current tests like the GFR and albumin amounts are calculated and why they determine the kidney failure risk equation, and What should patients prioritize in treatment, from Vitamin D importance to new drugs and technologies. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury is a professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and co-director of UNC Kidney Center and specializes in uremic vascular biology. He brings listeners online with the basics of kidney disease, who’s at risk, and what’s being done to make treatment better. We need our kidneys to rid our bodies of toxic byproducts and fluid, he says. If the kidneys can’t rid us of our byproducts, these uremic solutes accumulate in the blood and our systems suffer. That’s why doctors turn to other ways of filtrating these out of our bodies through dialysis. That’s also where Dr. Roy-Chaudhury would like to see improvement. He explains both types of dialysis—hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis—describing their strengths and weaknesses. He adds that “my dream definitely would be for us to be in a slightly different place” with dialysis. He shares some good news towards that end: that the American Society of Nephrology has partnered with the FDA and Health and Human Services to produce public and private partnerships, such as the Kidney Health Initiative and the Kidney Innovation Accelerator, to improve these treatments. Listen in to learn about these exciting projects that hope to dramatically change the quality of life for patients with kidney disease. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, Wanda King, the owner of Deep South Homestead, joins us. Living on a 10-acre farm in South Mississippi, Wanda and her husband Danny enjoy the simple life. Using their platform, they are on a mission to share their homesteading knowledge with the world. Deep South Homestead is an online resource that teaches viewers a multitude of skills – including gardening, canning, meat smoking, animal care, DIY projects, woodworking, and more…. How have Wanda and Danny enhanced their way of life by living simply? Click play to find out! Tune in now to uncover: What got Wanda and Danny into homesteading.  Challenges that can arise when homesteading.  How livestock can make homesteading more challenging. The easiest vegetables to grow as a beginner.  Want to learn more about Wanda and her work with Deep South Homestead? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Today, we are rejoined by Dr. Bill McGraw, a recurring guest deeply familiar with over a dozen alternative healing therapies. Testing these modalities of healing on countless patients with great success, Dr. McGraw is dedicated to overcoming chronic diseases using holistic therapeutic methods.  In this episode, we discuss a fascinating sect of alternative medicine: electromagnetic frequencies (EMF). EMFs are all around us – but can they harm the human body? If so, how does heavy metal toxicity play a role in the effects of EMFs? Dr. McGraw sits down to explain… Jump in now to find out: When and why negative electromagnetic fields were introduced. How to eliminate toxic heavy metals from the body.  The various sources of electromagnetic radiation.  To learn more about EMFs and Dr. McGraw’s work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Today, we connect with Mark Lakeman, the founder of City Repair, a non-profit placemaking movement and organization. He is also the principal and design director of Communitecture, a community architecture and planning firm. Recognized as a leader in the development of sustainable public places, Mark is on a mission to provide a beneficial vision for human and ecological communities. Mark has professional training in architecture and permaculture. Drawing from this background, he is what’s called a “design activist”. How do his projects impact the development landscape of the United States? He sits down to explain… In this episode, we go over: Why the history of the U.S. prioritizes real estate development over cultural development.  Why people’s relationships affect how local problems are solved.  The importance of community space in a cultural setting.  Want to learn more about Mark and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Leading by example is an extraordinary way to share wisdom and insight. In the case of Dr. Gladys McGarey, she has been doing this for the past 60 years – pioneering a new way of thinking about disease and health… Dr. McGarey is internationally recognized as the “102-year-old Mother of Holistic Medicine”. As the author of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, she wants to create a healthier and more joyful future by reframing how we approach healthcare and self-care.  Dr. McGarey has an ongoing life coaching practice, maintains a healthy diet, and continues to share her knowledge with everyone she can. What will you learn from her in this discussion? Click play to find out! Join in now to discover: Why Dr. Gladys sees disease as a teacher to learn from.  What the “5 L’s of healing” are.  Why some doctors can be cold and “unloving”.  The importance of listening to your inner being.  To learn more about Dr. Gladys McGarey and her work, you can visit her website here! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Malone, the Founder and Content Creator at Malone Financial. As a qualified accountant, tax advisor, and financial advisor, Daniel specializes in sharing his knowledge about personal finance with those who need it most. After quitting his job with one of the leading financial services firms in the world, Daniel shifted his focus to online financial education content. By covering subjects such as investing, retirement planning, and the latest financial news, he is on a mission to provide trusted information to viewers across the globe… Join us now to discover: How larger businesses treat their finances versus small businesses. What makes Daniel’s approach to financial advisory so distinct.  How finance is changing, and what you can do to get ahead of it.  Important factors to consider as a beginner investor. You can find more on Daniel’s educational content here! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Carson Block joins the podcast today to discuss his work as an “activist short seller”. As the founder of Muddy Waters Research, Carson is known for alleging fraudulent accounting practices in publicly traded companies. Carson was exposed to investment at a young age, and through his experience, he discovered the dark side of major companies’ accounting practices. Since then, he has made it his mission to uncover financial manipulation, expose it, and hold these actions accountable… In this episode, we touch on: What an “activist short seller” is. How companies can significantly manipulate their financials. Who typically directs financial accounting within companies. To find out more about Carson and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Our world’s economic landscape is always changing, but how will society adapt? Today, we sit down with Rana Foroohar to discuss the potential fall of globalization – and the new economic era that could take its place moving forward. Rana is an author, business columnist, associate editor at the Financial Times, and CNN's global economic analyst. She joins us in this episode to discuss her new book, Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World. Here, she argues that the reign of globalization is over, being replaced by the rise of local, regional, and homegrown businesses… In this episode, we explore: What may change in the world economic picture as time goes on.  The sectors that may be most affected by the fall of globalization. How millennial voters may impact the nature of our political system. What makes our present economic situation so unique. Whether you are an economist or not, this discussion is sure to provide you with insight into the intricacies of our current economic system! To find out more about Rana and her work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we chat with Chris Taylor, who is also known as the “financial prepper”. Chris is a content creator who has dedicated his time to educating people about how to prepare themselves for potential hardships in the future. Listen in to discover: How bracing yourself for supply chain disruptions can be extremely helpful for you and your loved ones. What measures you can take to prepare yourself for food shortages. What factors may be contributing to food and gas shortages. Are you prepared for economic hardship? By listening to this episode, you may have the insight you’ve been looking for to get started with a constructive plan of action! You can access Chris Taylor’s advice for yourself by clicking here. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RI3hTM

In this episode, we connect with Robert M. Sapolsky, a neuroendocrinology researcher and professor of biology, neurology, neurological sciences, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. In addition to this, he is also the author of Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons, and the forthcoming Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will.  Robert has spent much of his time studying a population of wild baboons in Kenya. Through this research, he is focused on uncovering issues related to stress and neuronal degeneration – and understanding various gene therapy strategies for protecting susceptible neurons from disease…  Click play to learn more about: What stress does to your brain.  How social primates manage stress, and what it has to do with their social hierarchy.  What happens when the dominance hierarchy is stable.  The difference between being high-ranking and having strong social affiliations. You can find out more about Robert and his work here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C