Finding Genius Podcast

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

What’s in your sweat, and what can it indicate about your overall health? What if we could use biosensors to track it and improve your overall quality of life? While sweat may not be at the forefront of mainstream science, this type of technology may be more powerful than some may realize… Today we sit down to discuss all things sweat-related with Dr. Shalini Prasad. Dr. Prasad is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering graduate program at The University of Texas at Dallas, where she has been since 2011. 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, we talk about: How functional sweat wearables can be used for human physiology and disease tracking. Why monitoring your sweat can help you stay healthy.  What makes sweat smell.  Where in your body sweat comes from. With training in electrical engineering, Dr. Prasad has a background in figuring out signals from a vast array of sources – and she applies this knowledge of technology to effectively monitor human sweat. Wondering what her research has uncovered? Click play to find out now!To learn more about Dr. Prasad and her work, visit her lab at https://www.utdbmnl.com now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

What are the benefits of balancing and enhancing your hormone levels? In this episode, Ricky Brandon sits down to discuss how he has changed the lives of countless people with his distinct approach to health and wellness… Ricky Brandon is the Founder and Owner of Hormone Balance Centers, a company that specializes in using “bio-identical hormone therapy” to restore and maintain optimal hormone levels. As a health and wellness advocate, Ricky is committed to finding the highest level of medical care available for the people who need it most. After years of trial and error, Ricky and his wife discovered the many benefits of hormone balancing – a medical approach that treats the root cause of health conditions. 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. Listen now to explore: The benefits of allowing doctors to practice medicine the way they want to – not the way they have to. Common issues that stem from hormone imbalances.  Hormone deficiencies that tend to cause health problems. The importance of taking supplements that properly absorb into your body.  To learn more about Hormone Balance Centers click here, and to get a free copy of Ricky’s book, Do your Hormone have you Draggin', Saggin' and Naggin, click here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Think you’re too old to improve your physique or even reach your fitness peak? Intimidated by the young bodybuilders at the local gym? If so, you’re not alone. Peter Murano was 63 when he realized just how out of shape he felt and looked. Despite fleeting thoughts that perhaps he was too old to make a real change, he joined the gym, got a personal trainer, and started completely changing his life. Although he encountered discomfort along this journey – mainly because twenty-something-year-old guys with picture-perfect bodies seemed everywhere – he stayed on the path, learning everything he could from the process. Today, he’s nearly 70 years old and holds certifications from the American Council on Exercise and International Sports Science Association. As the founder of Old Man Muscle Fitness, he focuses on helping aging men achieve the body and overall health they desire. 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! Press play to learn: How many of the five categories of aging can be controlled by us The impact of physical activity on the brain and mental health Why everyone loses muscle mass as they age The variety of training modalities available and the ones Murano uses most What anabolic resistance is (and why it matters for muscle!) Tune in and learn more at Old Man Muscle Fitness - YouTube. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is Donny Greens, the Founder of Finest Foods. Finest Foods is a business that provides microgreens to consumers in order to improve the local community’s health and sustainability. On top of his work with Finest Foods, Donny has a Youtube channel called “Donny Greens”. Here he teaches others how to grow their own microgreens businesses with insightful tips, tricks, and advice to help them succeed. From crop planning to customer management, Donny is dedicated to streamlining microgreens businesses across the globe…  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.   Click play to hear Donny discuss: What microgreens are, and how they offer potent health benefits. How microgreens are grown and harvested, and what customers use them for. The pressures that come with running a food business. Donny’s goals and aspirations moving forward. Click here to connect with Donny’s work for yourself! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Today, we connect with Henrik H. De Fine Licht, an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. Here, his research currently focuses on co-evolution in mutualistic and parasitic interactions – a fascinating subject yet to be fully understood by scientists. Henrik is an evolutionary biologist that has distinct interests in evolutionary ecology and fungal genetics. How do fungi interact with insects, and what makes this interaction so intriguing? Henrik brings to light some facts that may surprise you… 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 conversation, we cover: The various social insects that cultivate fungi for food.  How fungi are able to manipulate the behavior of their hosts. What happens when fungi attach to insects, and how the infection progresses. Examples of host shifts in pathogenic fungi.  To find out more about Henrik and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marc Milstein, an internationally recognized speaker on optimizing brain health, lowering the risk of dementia, and boosting happiness and productivity. He joins us today to discuss the many facets of brain health, and how he’s made it his mission to educate people around the world… Starting out as a researcher at UCLA studying breast cancer, Dr. Milstein learned that the same protein involved in breast cancer is also involved in learning and memory. This sparked his interest in brain science – and how it can be used to transform and maximize productivity, energy, and longevity. 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 learn more about: How understanding brain health can improve overall wellness. The role the circadian rhythm plays outside of sleep.  Brain protocols that Dr. Milstein recommends for optimizing health.  How certain conditions can contribute to health issues down the road. Want to find out more about Dr. Milstein and his work? Click here now!

In this episode, we are joined by William Jeynes, a Professor of Education at California State University, Long Beach who has graduate degrees from both Harvard University and the University of Chicago.  Having written for both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations, Professor Jeynes is no stranger to the nature of education and politics. He sits down with us today to discuss his work and the economic intricacies of the United States… 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!   Jump into the conversation now to discover: Professor Jeynes’s experience working for the White House under multiple administrations.  The benefits of having a good relationship with both Republicans and Democrats.  How religion and education interact with each other. Factors that contribute to the success of students. Want to learn more about Professor Jeynes and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Sadowsky, the Theodore J. Castele Professor of Medical History at Case Western Reserve University. In addition to his work as an academic, Dr. Sadowsky has written three books, the most recent being The Empire of Depression: A New History. He also has an upcoming publication from Routledge Press entitled Electroconvulsive Therapy in America: The Anatomy of a Medical Controversy.   Dr. Sadowsky engages with a variety of interesting topics, including his primary concentration: the history of psychiatry in Africa and the United States. Although he didn’t expect to dive so deep into this research area, his background in African history paved the way for his immense fascination with mental illnesses – specifically how they are quantified and treated across time and cultures… 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 learn more about: The shocking history of electroconvulsive therapy.  The risks associated with electroconvulsive therapy. The interesting history of psychiatry.  Where progress has been made in the field of psychiatry. How psychedelics may be used in the future of medicine.  Want to find out more about Dr. Sadowsky and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Returning to the podcast is Dr. Mark Holtzapple, a chemical engineering professor at Texas A&M University. He joins us today to discuss his latest research interests: biofuels and engine efficiency… With decades of experience in the field of chemical engineering, Dr. Holtzapple is always eager to push the boundaries of scientific exploration. Not only does he want to convert biomass into biofuel to increase sustainability, but he also wants to enhance the functionality of engines. How does he propose we do this? Tune in 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, we discuss: How enzymes contribute to the creation of biofuel. The components of gasoline that limit its storability. What it would look like to grow crops for energy instead of food.  Why prickly pear makes such a versatile crop. To discover more about Dr. Holtzapple and his fascinating research, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C