Finding Genius Podcast

Stroke, heart attack, autoimmune diseases, weight gain and the inability to lose it, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer: what do all of these have in common? According to Dr. Jonathan Greenberg, one of the foremost authorities in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as well as a growing body of evidence, they can all occur as a result of snoring or sleep apnea. This is...

The truth is that most people who have sleep problems don't really need to see a doctor about it; they just need to understand the problem, understand the challenges they're having, and understand sleep, and then be given some ways to resolve it without using medications or medical devices or surgery," says Jonathan Parker, who has worked as a dentist for over 36 years. For the past seven years, h...

In this podcast, Dr. Jose Colon explains The different types of sleep interferences we may face. The efficacy of home-sleep studies versus sleep facility studies. Short and long-term sleep health benefits like significant concentration improvement. Triple board-certified author Dr. Jose Colon brings his expertise to this podcast by addressing many common questions about the current state of sleep...

In this podcast, Michelle Mullaley, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, discusses sleep issues, psychology, child psychology, and the techniques and tools she utilizes to help people at her clinic. Jump in now to learn about: Do kids have different sleep problems than adults? Can ADHD impact sleep? Which cognitive tools can help with calming, relaxation, and anxiety relief? Dr. Mullaley specializ...

Certified in both sports medicine and neurology, Dr. Gabriele Barthlen, PhD, MD has directed several sleep centers and authored three books, 33 abstracts, and 15 peer-reviewed articles throughout her career. She's also been invited to speak at over 250 lectures, and today she's accepted the invitation to speak on the podcast about the work that she's currently doing at Sleep Center Hawaii and the...

One night of poor sleep can ruin the week. Chronic poor sleep can disrupt short and long-term mental and physical health. And traditional sleep methods are misguided, which is why most of them don't work. Press play to discover: Why the mind stays active even when you want to sleep, and how to make the mind go quiet without even trying to make it do so How and why all other sleep methods fall shor...

Phyllis Zee has studied circadian rhythm sleep disorders and symptoms for decades and shares key findings in this podcast. Listen and learn your way to better circadian habits. She explains How circadian rhythms set the timing for all other physiological processes in your day, What are some circadian rhythm disorder causes and diagnoses, and What are essential habits you can follow to help your sl...

According to a meta-analysis study in 2015 that considered 226 studies, the practice of oral and breathing exercises lowered subjects' apnea–hypopnea index (an index of the severity of apnea based on how many times and for how long breathing ceases per hour of sleep) by 50%. So, what exactly are oral exercises? It may sound a little odd at first, but Sarah Hornsby is a myofunctional therapist who...

As the founder of CPAPBabes, Stacy Erickson Edwards is making it her mission to raise awareness of sleep apnea and the importance of receiving the right diagnosis early on, encourage people to appreciate the CPAP machine, which is the gold standard of treatment for sleep apnea, and empower people to use the machine with confidence and a sense of pride. She discusses the tendency of people to assoc...

"If you can't sleep, so what?" asks Annie Miller . Well, you may or may not agree, but the point she's making is that it's far better to not care about a lack of sleep than to panic about it. Press play for more of her insights and learn: How different people are responding differently to the virus-related shutdowns and re-entry into the "old" way of life Why the bed should only be for sleeping Wh...

In this episode, we explore the world of deep sleep with Dr. Dan Gartenberg. Dr. Gartenberg is the CEO of SleepSpace, a company that provides people with various sleep-related resources so that they can discover effective ways to improve their rest. Dr. Gartenberg has been trying to "hack sleep" for 15 years. With a Ph. D. in cognitive psychology, he is deeply interested in how sleep affects perce...

Snoring is so common these days that some people either think it's normal or just learn to live with it, but many encounter all kinds of problems as a result of snoring, including relationships and serious health problems. When Erin Elliott began asking her dental patients how they sleep at night and whether or not they snore, she was given a lot of strange looks. That was 10 years ago when the co...

Richard J. Schwab, MD, DABSM, Head of Sleep Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and the Co-Medical Director, Penn Sleep Center, discusses the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea, and obstructive sleep apnea treatment. Podcast Points: What is obstructive sleep apnea? What causes sleep apnea in some, when others seem to avoid it, and what can you do about it? How do soft tissues impact sleep?...

Dr. Abramson is a dentist who specializes in sleep apnea and created a specific oral appliance called the Oasys . In this discussion, he explains the health risks associated with sleep apnea, the differences between success rates for CPAP machines and oral appliances, and the three zones oral appliances need to manage and why that makes a difference with sleep apnea. As someone who has researched...

What purpose do psychedelics serve in the human experience? How can substances like psilocybin shape consciousness as we know it? Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph. D. joins the podcast today to offer his distinct insight on this fascinating subject… Jahan Khamsehzadeh is the author of The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution on the Planet – An Integral Appr...

Want to know what it takes to feel more connected to yourself and in your relationships? Fiachra "Figs" O'Sullivan, a  psychotherapist, counselor, and entrepreneur, joins us today to discuss his commitment to helping individuals and couples feel more connected in their relationships. Figs is the Founder of Empathi, a therapy resource that provides personalized relationship guidance for individuals...

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...

In this episode, we discuss environmental contaminants in aquatic systems with Rachel Giles. Rachel is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Toronto's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Here, she researches pollution in rivers – specifically looking at how contaminants such as microplastics impact the things living in these ecosystems.  In addition to her research as an aquatic ecol...

In this episode, we connect with Tim Francis, a Canadian-based award-winning entrepreneur, and the Founder of Great Assistant and Profit Factory. With over 10 years of experience as a business owner, Tim is a knowledgeable consultant and speaker in entrepreneurship, marketing, and systems… With a recession on the horizon – or even already here – Tim offers valuable insight for business owners who...

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 lev...

Gary Conley, the Chief Scientist at 2NDNATURE, joins the podcast to discuss how he uses his expertise in hydrology, pollution dynamics, and applied math to tackle water pollution problems. With a goal of improving watershed stewardship and reducing the cost of clean water in US communities, Gary draws from nearly 20 years of experience in his field to mitigate the challenges of water pollution… 2N...

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 mi...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joanna Sadler, a Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. With a Ph. D. in biocatalysis and organic chemistry, Dr. Sadler joins us to share her thoughts on plastic degradation, up-cycling, fungus and bacteria, and more… Dr. Sadler has always thought about science from a chemical perspective and is particularly interested in how we can make industria...

In this episode, we talk all things sexual wellness and intimacy with Susan Bratton. As the CEO of Personal Life Media, Susan is committed to educating people about sexual communication skills and advanced sexual mastery techniques using the online sex education program she's developed. As someone who has always been interested in sexuality, Susan has been a featured expert on national television...

Do you believe in the power of apologies? Why is a good apology hard to find, even though it shouldn't be? In this episode, we chat with Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy, the authors of Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologie s. They join us to discuss their six-and-a-half-step formula for apologizing beautifully… Both Marjorie and Susan are writers who understand the complexities and im...