Finding Genius Podcast

Today we connect with Kathleen Tlush, the CEO and Founder of Tlush Family Farm. On a small patch of land near Philadelphia, Kathleen and her family cultivate everything from microgreens and mushrooms to edible flowers. Kathleen is a full-time mom and a full-time farmer – and she loves every minute of it . She has an indoor garden that takes up half of her living space, which allows her to grow cro...

Dr. Paldeep S. Atwal joins the podcast today to discuss his research in clinical genomic medicine and educate us on Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS). Dr. Atwal is a board-certified clinical and medical biochemical geneticist and director of the Atwal Clinic for Genomic & Personalized Medicine. Hypermobility disorders can be debilitating to live with. Medical professionals like Dr. Atwal are finding i...

Joining us today is Christy Darlington from Green Living Off Grid. Green Living Off Grid is a platform that Christy uses to teach people how to live healthier lives by cultivating homegrown vegetable gardens and utilizing renewable energy. Self-sustainability is important to Christy, and she equips her viewers with the tools to achieve this by providing insight into the world of hydroponics, aquap...

Today we chat with a world-renowned scientist: Dr. Omar A. Hurricane. Dr. Hurricane is a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in the thermonuclear and inertial confinement fusion design division. He joins us today to discuss a recent breakthrough in his lab regarding fusion. Dr. Hurricane specializes in the area of plasma physics , which is the physics of highly ionized gasses. At...

In this episode, we connect with Robert B. Beelman. Robert is a Professor Emeritus of Food Science at Penn State and Director at the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health. He joins us today to discuss his fieldwork and research surrounding the medicinal and nutritional properties of mushrooms. Robert has been studying mushrooms for decades, and the more he learns about this field, the mor...

Today we chat with Oscar Adelman, the Founder and CEO of Remi. Remi is a direct-to-consumer sleep and wellness organization backed by Foundation Capital. The mission of Remi is to provide affordable and ultra-comfortable custom night guards to individuals who would otherwise have to obtain this protection from a dentist. Oscar has a diverse background in business. From being a part of the BMW vent...

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 perc...

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Cassie Holmes, an award-winning teacher, and expert on time and happiness. Dr. Holmes is a Professor at UCLA's Anderson School of Management and the author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most .  Happier Hour is a book that provides readers with a practical guide on how to think about and spend time living a mo...

Joining us to talk about 3-D printed prosthetics is Alexander Tholl, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dive Design. Dive Design is a company that produces 3-D products ranging from apple stem cutters to mobile workstations. In addition to his work with Dive Design, Alexander also plays a major role in the creation of pet prosthetics with his other company, 3D Pets. Alexander studied industrial design in o...

In this episode, Zoie Diana joins us to discuss her research on plastic pollution management. Zoie is a scientist in the Marine Lab at Duke University, where she is also a Ph. D. candidate pursuing certificates in Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health and College Teaching.  Zoie has always been interested in how human activity influences marine environments, and this fascination led her t...

In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Janice Brahney, an accomplished environmental researcher. Dr. Brahney is an assistant professor at Utah State University's Watershed Sciences department. She joins us today to discuss her work with watersheds, integrated biological systems, and the issue of microplastics.  Dr. Brahney has always been fascinated by freshwater ecology, and t...

From high inflation to increased interest rates, maintaining financial stability in today's economy is harder than ever. In this episode, we get financial advice from 5 experts on how to prepare for a potential looming recession.  By joining us now, you will gain economic insight from these professionals: Rachel Richards, a bestselling author and passive income expert from Moneyhoneyrachel.com . (...

Today, we chat with ​​Robert Westerfield, the Senior Public Service Associate for the University of Georgia. Robert is a consumer horticulturist that specializes in vegetables and woody ornamentals.  At the University of Georgia, Robert develops agent consumer resources, teaches master gardener classes, and conducts agent training. He also works with mass media – primarily in TV, radio, and newspa...

Today, we are joined by two incredible guests: Dr. Michelle Kukla and Dr. Eugene Lipov. In this episode, we will be discussing their distinct professional approaches to countering PTSD. Dr. Michelle Kukla is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals cope with mental health challenges. She is also the owner and founder of Healthy Liv...

Joining us today is Rob Greenfield. Rob is an environmental activist and humanitarian dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. With his platform, he provides people with information surrounding the growing, harvesting, and foraging of food. Ten years ago, upon realizing how his lifestyle was destroying the planet and humanity, Rob shifted his focus toward self-sufficiency...

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 h...

In this episode, we are joined by Robin Buell. Robin is the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics at the University of Georgia. She sits down with us today to discuss topics relating to plant genomics. Robin has been studying plant genomics since 1999, and over the years, she has cultivated an interest in how we can use plants directly as fuels . Understanding the genome...

Are you wondering how to bank your stem cells for future use in a non-invasive way ? If so, turn your attention towards Drew Taylor, the CEO of Acorn Biolabs. Acorn Biolabs is a company that provides the "first non-invasive solution to preserving your younger follicle cells for use in future cell treatments."  Drew has always been passionate about health science, and after playing professional bas...

Today we speak with Thomas Stanton, an AXA Research Fund Fellow at Loughborough University. In this episode, Thomas educates us on plastics, microplastics, and anthropogenic materials. Thomas's interest in microplastic and plastic pollution stemmed from media coverage of the problem – particularly how our environment is being affected by it. Presently, Thomas has zeroed in his research on textile...

Joining us in this episode is Andrew Millison, an instructor of Permaculture at Oregon State University. Over the years, Andrew has developed an online instruction program in collaboration with Oregon State that has proven to be very successful. He does this with a level of artistry that piques the interest of individuals who may have otherwise dismissed the subject altogether. This has allowed hi...

In this episode, Elise Pickett joins us to discuss her mission to familiarize people with the benefits of home gardening. Elise runs The Urban Harvest LLC, a platform she uses to teach her community "how to grow an organic and sustainable edible garden." As Elise grew her knowledge regarding the modern food system and the toxicities that surround it, she decided to make a difference in her life by...

Join us now in our conversation about aquaponics and environmental sustainability with Nancy Gift! Nancy is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Chair of the Sustainability and Environmental Studies Department at Berea College.  Nancy has an expansive background in agriculture, and got her Ph. D. in weed science from Cornell University in 2002. Since then, she has focused her resear...

In this episode, we are joined once again by Ken McCarthy, an activist, educator, entrepreneur, and internet commercialization pioneer. Ken is dedicated to enlightening the public on issues of significant importance – and his biggest project yet is the conversations we've had around COVID-19… Ken recently wrote a book entitled, Unraveling the CoVid Con: The 2020-2022 Blog Posts of Ken McCarthy - H...

Today we discuss technologies that improve sustainability with Mark Holtzapple. Mark is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he has been doing research for nearly 37 years.  Mark's research interests include the conversion of biomass to fuels, water desalination, high-efficiency air conditioning, high-thrust propulsion systems, the production of liquid natural gas, an...

In this episode, we connect with Anastasios "Taso" Arima, the CEO of IperionX. IperionX is a company that develops zero carbon sustainable critical minerals and metals. Its mission is to facilitate a "global transition towards a closed-loop, low-to-zero carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive green economy." Offer: This Podcast is Sponsored by Lost Empire Herbs. Right now, Lost Empire He...