

Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
Podcast interviews with genius-level (top .1%) practitioners, scientists, researchers, clinicians and professionals in Cancer, 3D Bio Printing, CRISPR-CAS9, Ketogenic Diets, the Microbiome, Extracellular Vesicles, and more.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 34min
Religion, Law, & Politics: How Did The Bible Influence The American Founders?
In this episode, we connect with Daniel L. Dreisbach, a professor at the American University School of Public Affairs, who teaches in the Department of Justice, Law, and Criminology. As an author, academic, and attorney, Daniel is a long-time student of law and politics in the American founding era. In 2016, Daniel published Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers, a book that outlines the founders' diverse use of scripture – ranging from the literary to the theological. So how has religion influenced the US Constitution and overall history? Daniel sits down to enlighten us… Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don’t miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! Join the discussion now to discover: How the founders’ faith informed early American history. How American legal culture and religious laws were shaped. What happens if we ignore the role of religion when analyzing this generation of America. To learn more about Daniel and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 30, 2023 • 31min
Birthmarks: Where Do They Come From & How Are They Treated? | An Expert Explains
In this episode, we sit down with Sheilagh Maguiness, MD, FAAD, a board-certified pediatric dermatologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Maguiness has a special interest in diagnosing and managing vascular anomalies and is an expert in hemangiomas, capillary malformations, and complex vascular birthmarks. With years of experience in her field, Dr. Maguiness has treated a vast array of skin conditions. Drawing from her distinct background, she is deeply committed to caring for her patients – on top of her work teaching and researching all aspects of pediatric dermatology… Click play now to discover: What vascular anomalies are, and how they are diagnosed and treated. Where birthmarks come from, and what they are made up of. Why birthmarks have their own genetic signatures. How Infantile Hemangioma develops and progresses. You can find more on Dr. Maguiness here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 29, 2023 • 37min
Understanding Anger & Emotions | How To Find Peace And Facilitate Personal Growth
Anger is a powerful emotion that can be extremely difficult to control. But what happens when we use this to our advantage? Reframing anger has the potential to help facilitate emotional balance and bring peace to our lives, and Moshe Ratson sits down to explain his approach to this distinct philosophy… Moshe is a Therapist who practices Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, and Family Therapy. In addition to this, he offers Life, Career, and Executive Coaching services. In April 2023, he released Anger is Your Compass, a book that provides a radical new framework for understanding and responding to anger. So what makes Moshe’s perspective on anger so unique? Listen now to see for yourself! Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don’t miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! In this episode, you will learn about: How to find peace wherever you are. The different “flavors” of anger. How reframing anger can help facilitate personal growth and harmony. How anger is manifested in men versus women. To learn more about Moshe and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 28, 2023 • 34min
Could Artificial Intelligence Improve Cancer Treatment? | A Scientist Explains
As AI continues to develop, scientists are figuring out new and improved ways to use it in the medical field. When it comes to widespread diseases such as cancer, could AI be the tool we’ve been looking for to develop cutting-edge functional treatment? Thomas Fuchs, a scientist in the groundbreaking field of Computational Pathology, sits down to enlighten us on this intriguing subject… Working with The Mount Sinai Health System, Thomas is interested in building AI models that can enhance cancer care and research. By looking at molecular differences in cancer cells, he believes that this will help predict the right treatment for patients. Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you’ve only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. In this podcast, you will learn about: The specific technology used to model images of cancer cells. How it takes for sequencing results to come back to determine the status of cancer in patients. How AI is being used to improve different medical applications. So, how does AI analyze and model diseases in the human body? Join the conversation to find out for yourself! To discover more about Thomas and his research, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 27, 2023 • 28min
How To Cultivate An Organic Farm | Identifying The Challenges & Rewards
Today we connect with Jagmeet Singh, an organic gardener and Youtuber who owns Daisy Creek Farms. Upon buying 20 Acre farmland, Jagmeet and his wife set out to build an organic “U-Pick Farm”. Here, they grow strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries, loganberries, blackberries, and more – all available for consumers to pick. With a background in IT, Jagmeet’s heart has always been with nature. After beginning to grow his own produce in 2008, he decided to pursue an organic farming lifestyle. As he developed his knowledge of organic farming, Jagmeet decided to share his journey with the world in an educational Youtube series called Daisy Creek Farms with Jag Singh… Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don’t miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! Join the discussion now to uncover: How long it takes to grow different types of fruits. Unique challenges associated with organic farming. What it looks like to grow plants organically. How organic farms manage invasive weed growth. To learn more about Jagmeet and his work with Daisy Creek Farms, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 26, 2023 • 26min
Practicing Sustainable Agriculture | How To Farm & Ranch The Right Way
Farming and ranching are an integral part of American culture and food production. For generations, families have been providing crops and livestock to people across the country. So, how are they doing this successfully and sustainably? Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik join us to explain… Tara and Natalie are the two co-hosts of Discover Ag the docuseries and Discover Ag the podcast. For the past ten years, they have been sharing online and building a community around agriculture – which eventually blossomed into an opportunity to educate the public. As an environmental scientist, Tara works alongside her husband in Eastern New Mexico on their family dairy farm. In addition to her work with her family, she also helps dairy farmers navigate state and federal regulations and permits. Living in central Nebraska, Natalie is a fourth-generation rancher who runs Kovarik Cattle Company with her husband, a cow/calf operation. Drawing from her years of experience as a cattle rancher, she is dedicated to showing people how to foster livestock correctly. Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you’ve only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. In this episode, you will learn: The different types of manure that farmers use, and what makes them beneficial. How seasonal rainfall affects crop production. How beef quality is characterized. How livestock antibiotics can be used in a healthy way. Want to find out more about Tara and Natalie’s work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 25, 2023 • 37min
Religion & Government: How To Acquire Freedom Of Faith – And Why It Matters
Today we connect with Brian Grim, the founding president of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation and global chairman of Dare to Overcome. The relationship between economic sustainability and freedom of religion or belief for all is a passion of Brian’s – so much so that he has become the world’s leading expert on the subject… Brian has authored numerous academic articles and books. Drawing from his doctorate in quantitative sociology from Penn State, he has spent years measuring how governments in society restrict people’s freedom to believe (or not believe) in a faith or religion. Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you’ve only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. Jump into the conversation now to find out: The biggest threats to people’s freedom of faith. The disadvantages of religious nationalism. What religious nationalism is, and the problems that come with it. To learn more about Brian and his work with the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, you can find their website here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 24, 2023 • 30min
Optimizing Health Nutrition How To Create An Individualized Plan That Boosts Metabolism
How can a customized health plan improve your life? Sometimes physical fitness can feel like a futile attempt at enhancing body composition – that’s where Re:Vitalize Weight Loss & Wellness comes in… In this episode, we chat with Dan LeMoine, the co-founder of the innovative company Re:Vitalize Weight Loss & Wellness. He joins us to discuss how his company’s distinct approach to weight loss is reframing health from a lifestyle and whole food nutrition perspective. Dan is an author and nutritionist with a background in Rugby. With a passion for health and fitness, Dan had the opportunity to work with Dr. Noel Abood to write the Fear No Food – a book that introduces readers to a weight loss program that identifies nutritional needs, fixes the metabolism, and helps them maintain a healthier lifestyle. Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you’ve only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. In this episode, we explore: How to identify the lifestyle differences that affect your body’s health. How major life events can impact metabolic health. Why certain people “yo-yo” with their weight loss, and how nutrition optimization can help. What metabolic age is, and how it is determined. To find out more about Dan and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 23, 2023 • 27min
The Benefits Of Healthy Skin | How To Make Skincare More Accessible For Men
How do successful companies scale and create fantastic retail experiences for their customers? Kelley Thornton, the CEO of Tiege Hanley, Inc., joins us today to discuss this and much more… Kelley describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur”, and since founding Tiege Hanley in 2015, he has focused his expertise on a distinct marketing strategy: uncomplicated skin care for men. Skincare is an important part of a healthy routine, and Tiege Hanley is on a mission to make men aware of the benefits of daily upkeep. From disease prevention to simply looking and feeling good, the advantages of healthy skin are endless – and Kelley is determined to give men the resources they need to look and feel better than ever. Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don’t miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! Tune in now to uncover: The percentage of men who are aware of the value of skincare. How to effectively take care of your skin. The difference between morning and nighttime moisturizers. How different ingredients help skin replenish itself. Want to learn more about Kelley and his work with Tiege Hanley? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jul 22, 2023 • 35min
How To Take Charge Of Your Health And Wellness | Advice From A Functional Medicine Expert
In this episode, we connect with award-winning Functional Medicine MD Dr. Peter Kozlowski. Dr. Kozlowski’s practice centers around healing from chronic disease and maintaining long-term health by identifying underlying causes, focusing on nutrition, gut health, hormones, and toxins. Dr. Kozlowski is also the author of Best-Selling books Get the Func Out and Unfunc your Gut, works that address mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health – all from a functional medicine perspective… Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you’ve only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. Jump in now to hear us discuss: How Dr. Kozlowski’s past alcoholism shaped his professional future. What functional medicine really is. The five main areas that doctors look at with functional medicine. How imbalances can cause health to deteriorate. Wondering how this functional medicine expert is working towards reframing health and wellness? Join the conversation now to find out for yourself! To learn more about Dr. Kozlowski and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C