Finding Genius Podcast

Does psychedelic medicine have health benefits? If so, what are they? Benjamin Lightburn joins the podcast today to address these questions – and discuss what his company is doing to enrich the growing field of alternative medicines. Benjamin is the  CEO and Co-Founder of Filament Health, a clinical-stage natural psychedelic drug discovery and development company. Benjamin has been working in the field of botanical extraction throughout his whole career, and with his most recent entrepreneurial pursuit, he has decided to shift his focus to natural psychedelics… Join the discussion now to explore: Which psychedelics are the closest to becoming legal, and what this could mean for medical treatment. The different extraction technologies that Filament Health is using for their psychedelic medicines. The main things that differentiate natural products from synthetic ones.  Symptoms that psychedelic medicines can alleviate. Filament Health is on a mission to improve the lives of people by providing safe, standardized, naturally-derived psychedelic medicines. How are they planning on achieving this goal? Tune in now to find out! To learn more about Benjamin and his work with Filament Health, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we connect with Dr. Chris Rinke, an ARC Future Fellow, and Senior Lecturer at the Australian Centre for Ecogenomics (ACE), University of Queensland, Australia. He joins us today to discuss a very interesting topic: plastic-eating superworms. Dr. Rinke’s research centers around microbial biology – specifically looking into the metabolic diversity of uncultured microbes and how they contribute to bacterial plastic degradation. How could this area of investigation affect our problems surrounding plastic pollution? Dr. Rinke is determined to find out… Jump in now to uncover: The fundamental roles that microbes play in everyday life. What superworms are, and how they can survive eating only plastic.  Which enzymes are involved in breaking down polystyrene.  Click here to learn more about Dr. Rinke and his work! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Miriam Diamond joins the podcast today to discuss chemical contaminants in the environment – and viable strategies she is investigating to reduce them. Miriam is an environmental chemist and professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto, where she has been teaching for over 10 years. Miriam has always been interested in the environment, and over the years, she has developed a deep passion for the reduction of chemical contaminants within it.  She accomplishes this within the Diamond Research Lab, a group she founded that is dedicated to identifying and connecting sources of chemical emissions to understand how they move through systems – and ultimately to exposure… Join us now to learn more about: How scientists are discovering more about the sources of chemicals. Why chemical contaminants are so present in indoor environments. Chemical profiles that can exist within average homes. How smartphones can act as repositories for chemicals. To find out more about Miriam and her work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://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. 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 Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Animal species have been going extinct since the dawn of time – which begs the questions: why is it happening, and which ones are next? Professor Corey Bradshaw joins the podcast to address this interesting research topic and convey his perspective as a global-change ecologist.  Corey is the Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology at Flinders University where he studies how human endeavor and climate fluctuations have altered past, present, and future ecosystems. Using methods such as species extinction modeling, Corey is uncovering just how much deforestation has occurred as a result of rapid urbanization and increasing agricultural intensification… Jump in now to discover: How humans are altering the face of the planet. Which factors are greatly threatening animal populations. How deforestation is contributing to the extinction of certain species. What “co-extinction” is, and how climate change may be the dominant driver. Want to find out more about Corey and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today to discuss mushroom-forming fungi is Dimitrios Floudas, a researcher and principal investigator at BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate). Through his work at BECC, Dimitrios is researching how mushroom-forming fungi break down organic matter produced by other organisms.  While studying at the University of Athens, Dimitrios became very fascinated by fungi – particularly in their diversity and metabolic versatility. Since then, he has studied fungal ecology and function – attempting to understand the evolution and decomposition mechanisms of these complex organisms… Click play to hear Dimitrios talk about: The fundamental questions surrounding fungal biology.  When fungi break down organic matter, and how it is done.  The kinds of materials that fungi typically break down.  The importance of quantifying the composition of fungus.  To learn more about Dimitrios and his research, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Today we connect with Thomas Purifoy, a filmmaker who is devoted to developing unique learning resources to advance the Kingdom of God. Thomas has been involved in many thought-provoking films, including Is Genesis History?, Samaritan, and more… Thomas oversees three companies: Compass Cinema, Compass Classroom, and Compass Creative. Using outlets such as documentaries, schooling curriculums, and marketing, he is on a mission to educate people from all walks of life. Join us now to discover: How Thomas got involved in these projects. What the public response was to Is Genesis History? Why it is important to have “synthetic views that are comprehensive”.  Arguments against metamorphism in rocks.  To find out more about Thomas and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

With technology rapidly improving, modern therapeutic devices are coming in many shapes and sizes. Researchers are using all sorts of alternative approaches to healing the body – including sound frequencies. Joining us today to discuss his work in this intriguing field is James Bare, the inventor of the Rife and Bare System.  Trained as a chiropractor, James has always had an interest in electronics, resonances, and inventors that have made a difference in the world. By inventing the Rife-Bare Device, James is seeking to make a real impact on the medical world by utilizing the power of therapeutic frequencies… Click play now to hear about: How James was introduced to the Rife machines.  The basic concept behind the Rife-Bare Device. What people use the Rife-Bare device for.  How frequency devices may be able to stimulate the growth of plants.  To learn more about Rife-Bare devices for yourself, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

What does it mean to have a metaphysical understanding of the world around us? Dr. Wolfgang Smith, a mathematician, physicist, philosopher of science, and metaphysician, joins the podcast to discuss this intriguing topic and others like it… Born in 1930, Dr. Smith has seen the world of physics develop and change before his very eyes. Not only has he personally met the great Albert Einstein himself, but Dr. Smith has also contributed a plethora of important theories to the scientific community over the years… Jump in and you’ll discover: How the field of physics has developed over the years. Why we may be approaching the end of an era in the field of physics. What scientism is, and how Dr. Smith defines it.  The difference between the corporeal world and the physical world. From authoring books such as The Quantum Enigma: Finding the Hidden Key to contributing to scientific documentaries, Dr. Smith has certainly been a prolific researcher. Join the conversation now to hear his unique perspective on philosophy and scientific thought! To learn more about Dr. Smith and his work, visit Philos-sophia.org! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

How do emerging pollutants such as microplastics and pesticides affect aquatic ecosystems? Ecotoxicologist Susanne M. Brander joins the podcast today to discuss her work on this poignant topic of research… Susanne is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University in the College of Agricultural Sciences, in the Fisheries and Wildlife Department, and at the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station.  In addition to this, she is also an adjunct member of the OSU Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Department, a part of the OSU Marine Studies Initiative – and is affiliate faculty in the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing. In this episode, Susanne fills us in on: The two different ways that her team researches microplastics.  The types of plastics that scientists are finding in ocean waters, and where they may come from. Where her research lab draws her samples from. How long it takes for certain plastics to degrade.  To find out more about Susanne and her work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C