Finding Genius Podcast

Tune in to our fascinating chat about biblical history with Marc Brettler!  Marc is a member of the American Academy for Jewish Research and the Council of the Society of Biblical Literature. In addition to this, Marc is the Bernice and Morton Lerner Professor in Judaic Studies at Duke University, where he researches subjects such as the Hebrew Bible, biblical historical texts, the Bible and gende...

Your brain weighs about as much as the microbes in your gut. That fact alone should ignite your interest in the role of microbes in all aspects of human health. Over the last 15 years or so, a lot has been discovered about the critical role of microbes in the brain-gut axis. Today, we're joined by an expert in this field, Ted Dinan. He is a professor of psychiatry at University College Cork, Irela...

Joining us in this episode is Dr. Christopher D. Bader, a Professor of Sociology at Chapman University and an affiliate of the Institute for Religion, Economics and Society (IRES). Dr. Bader has been a sociologist for years, and early on in his career, he became interested in the decline of conventional religion. Where are people turning to instead? He found that many individuals fill this spiritu...

Bob Walters returns to the podcast to discuss Paul the Apostle and various other Christianity-related topics. Bob is a writer who has a weekly blog called Common Christianity . In addition to his work as an educational writer, he has spent the past decade involved in an array of church-oriented volunteer enterprises. Bob has a journalism and public relations background – skills he uses to benefit...

Chris Peng, the Co-Founder and CEO of Labfront, joins us to delve into the groundbreaking initiatives of their startup, poised to transform health research. Labfront is on a mission to bridge the gap between medical research and practical applications, aiming to remedy the deficiencies in our current healthcare system. In this episode, Peng shares the inspiration behind Labfront and how they are e...

It can be difficult enough to manage our own diets – let alone the diet of our dogs. But what if there was a simple way to ensure our pups get the nutrition they need to thrive? Dr. Pete VanVranken, the founder of Voyager Dog Food Company, joins us to discuss the importance of feeding our dogs quality, safe food… Dr. Pete brings over 49 years of veterinary experience to Voyager Dog Food Company. W...

Can YouTube actually enhance your real estate business? Levi Lascsak thinks so, and he has the experience to prove it. In this episode, he joins us to explain how social media can help generate more leads for entrepreneurs across industries – all without cold-calling, door-knocking, sending postcards, or spending any money on ads.  Levi has a deep passion for traveling and education, and when the...

Gut microbiome influences many facets of the body. From depression to diabetes, a healthy gut is essential for both physical and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Jack A. Gilbert joins us to discuss how microbes interact with each other, the world around them, and what makes them a vital part of our health and wellness.  Dr. Gilbert is the Director of the Microbiome and Metagenomics Center and t...

In this episode, we sit down with clinical nutritionist Dr. Michael Biamonte, the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition and co-creator of BioCybernetics. Additionally, he is the author of The Candida Chronicles: A Manual for Candida Yeast Infections, a book that outlines candida and how to properly deal with it.  With over 30 years of experience as a practitioner, Dr. Biamonte is d...

Listen to your gut! It's a saying we all resonate with on some level, but is there any merit to it? As research on the connection between gut and overall human health grows, it seems there is. Prebiotic and probiotic products boast the ability to improve gut health, but most of them have virtually no beneficial effect. Learn why, and discover: Why 95% + of probiotics on the market die before reach...

Microbial sciences are experiencing a "gold rush of research," says Seed co-founder and co-CEO Raja Dhir. He discusses how Seed is a part of that work with a multi-technology approach to all aspects of the microbiome, from gut health to coral reef protection. Listen and learn How Seed's biology research takes on microbial activity for the entire body, from the stomach to the scalp; How they've exp...

The connection between alcohol and gut health is established in scientific literature: alcohol is an inflammatory agent. But as researchers like Vincent Maffei work to improve the quality of life for HIV patients, every bit of information of how that inflammation develops makes a difference, especially in how alcohol and bowel problems connect. Listeners will learn The difference between chronolog...

Tiny microbes make a huge difference in our health. These internal ecological systems utilize communication or signaling to maintain this health, effecting immune system function. This podcast shares an important discovery in this communication that influences receptivity to cancer treatment. Listen and learn. How scientists knew the human microbiome influences cancer immunotherapy, but couldn't i...

A metabolic pathway study on an ocean floor compound led marine scientist Veronika Kivenson straight to our gut. When she found evidence that a genetic code expansion utilized for metabolism in an ocean sediment compound also appears in the human gut, she knew she needed to understand this pathway better. Listen and learn How both the human gut and ocean sediment have an amino acid that converts t...

Bootsie Martinez joins the podcast today to discuss her work in criminal justice, linguistics, education, and more. She is a consultant, expert witness, college instructor, and writer with a passion for language analysis. How does her skillset fit into the legal world? She joins us to explain… Bootsie is certified in Forensic Linguistic Analysis, has a Masters in Criminal Justice, and is currently...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the "stuff" in your life, business, or living space? Struggling to focus, stay on task, or simply find things when you need them? Today we speak with an organization expert who has the solutions: Andrew Mellen. As Founder and CEO of Andrew Mellen, Inc. and author of Calling Bullsh*t on Busy: A Practical Guide to Ditching the Time Management Myth and Quickly Achieving You...

Tom Cosgrove, Aidan Charron, and Michael Karapetian join the podcast today to discuss their work with Earthday.org – an organization that takes action on various environmental issues. As an annual event, Earth Day is a historical movement where citizens of the world rise up in a united call for creativity, innovation, ambition, and bravery… Tom is the Chief Creative and Content Officer for EarthDa...

Today, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Jay Chhablani, a distinguished professor of ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgeon at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh. As the Director of Clinical Research at the UPMC Vision Institute, Dr. Chhablani stands at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in eye care. Embark on a fascinating exploration as Dr. Chhablani, a retina spe...

Zack Abbott returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of probiotics – and how bacteria can be used for various health and wellness applications. As the CEO and Co-founder of ZBiotics and the inventor of ZBiotics' proprietary technology, Zack has used his unique background to achieve something fascinating: the production of the world's first genetically engineered probiotic.   Zack has a Ph....

Dr. Heidi B. Hammel is Vice President of Science at AURA, Inc., the organization overseeing iconic telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Join us as we delve into: The evolving understanding of solar systems and the intriguing concept of planetary migration over recent decades. Exciting revelations about Jupiter and unexpected insights into Uranus, Neptun...

This fascinating episode on health and wellness features Michael Snyder, a Professor in Stanford University School of Medicine's Department of Genetics. Michael is widely considered a leader in the field of functional genomics and proteomics – and is a major participant of the ENCODE project. Trained as a microbiologist, Michael is dedicated to gaining a global perspective on health care. Because...

Today, we connect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the founder of The Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine and a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor. As a functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Lyon is an expert in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. Dr. Lyon has always been interested in nutritional sciences. In this episode, we cover: Why muscle is the focal...

In this episode, we sit down to discuss thyroid-related topics with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner. As one of the most experienced clinicians in the realm of Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, Dr. Stone is dedicated to helping women take control of their health and get to the root cause of disease… Dr. Stone has successfully treated thousands of patients who suffer from persist...

In this episode, we connect with Wendie Trubow MD, MBA, IFMCP, a board-certified OB/GYN with over 25 years of experience in the field. As the President at Five Journeys Functional Medicine & Wellness Clinic, Wendie is committed to creating comprehensive and individualized wellness plans for her patients drawing from five core areas of health… In addition to her work in the field, Wendie is also th...

In the age of diverse medical thought, it can be difficult to know the best way to approach holistic wellness. Fortunately, there are many brilliant minds that are committed to uncovering solutions to medical problems, we just have to find them.  Joining us today is Dr. Michael Ruscio. Dr. Ruscio is a doctor of natural medicine who has a podcast called Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition, Function...