Podcasts about bettering

Psychedelic researchers James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber discuss microdosing protocols, benefits, current research, and safety considerations. Throughout the interview, you will learn the practical basics of psychedelic microdosing—substances, dosage, frequency and duration, when in the larger arc of our lives, and who would best benefit from microdosing; You will also learn about the benefits of microdosing that Gruber and Faidman discovered in their research, which they describe as A-Z, anorexia to zoster and everything in between—with a particular focus later on in the interview on microdosing for various neurological and mental health conditions like ADHD, TBI, dementia, and depression—as well as for the betterment of well people You'll also learn some of the issues facing microdosing as a both a practice and a premise— issues like placebo, research design, and the potential dangers of microdosing. Enjoy!

Episode 074: Bettering the Lives of Billions, Part II Ashley and JD continue their wide-ranging conversation with Deena Mehta, this week focusing on how her experiences in helping modernize India's economy and politics has influenced (and was influenced by) her own personal beliefs, practice, and resilience in pursuing her goals and living by her values. Among the many pearls of wisdom provided are stories rich in heart, humor, and perspectives that can resonate with any of us, no matter who we are or where we come from. This might be an episode to listen to twice, just to take it all in!

Episode 073: Bettering the Lives of Billions, Part I Every week, this show discusses how we can build better lives for ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. It isn't often, though, where we get the chance to hear from someone who has helped over a billion people - literally - do so. This week and next, JD and Ashley sit down for a wide-ranging conversation with just such a person - Deena Mehta, the first woman in India's history to lead a Board of Trade, and a leading figure in pushing through important economic, political, and legal reforms that modernized India's economy into a global powerhouse. Deena utilized her position to better the lives of those who live in the most populous country in the world, and has long dedicated herself to helping Indian women, in particular, better find economic and personal success in their country and abroad. Take a listen to Deena's remarkable stories and experiences, and be sure to stay tuned next week for Part II of the conversation!

Are you afraid to raise your prices? In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dustin Mushinski and diving into one of the most common challenges of creative entrepreneurship. We're uncovering how undercharging is actually hurting your business, mindset struggles that hold you back in pricing, plus how to finally raise your rates with confidence. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it's like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you're trying to find balance in this exciting place you're in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes:Get to know Dustin (1:43)Why you undercharge (4:30)How undercharging is hurting your business (7:45)Mindset issues behind raising prices (15:06)Working on worthiness (20:14)Stepping past fear to raise your prices (27:00)How to know when you're at the right price (36:21)Bettering your relationship with money today (40:28)Rapid-fire questions (44:42)Connect with Dustin:The Get Out Of Your Head $47 program: shop.dustinmcoaching.com/get-out-of-your-headInstagram: instagram.com/dustinmushinskiWebsite: dustinmcoaching.com Podcast: dustinmcoaching.com/podcastConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Goodall is the foremost expert on chimpanzees and has spent the last 40 years advocating for the protection of their habitat and the natural world as a whole.

Wuzzup broskies ! We kick things off on this episode talking about the upcoming events here in town. From live music overlooking the city to Plant Bingo Nights ! There's always something going on in Bakersfield . The BUGtographer Jr steps right in to talk about the topic of the day. Our girlskies StephanieSOUL and Kayley come thru to promote their HUGE upcoming event headlined by the BEST ladies in music !!! On the second half of the show we are joined by Empresario Jose Garcia !! Jose has a big social media presence where he talks about how to succeed in life , getting your funds together and keeping yourself positive during bad times. Jose also has his own podcast on YouTube called "Growth Channel" . Follow StephanieSOUL on social media for tickets to "Dream Big Mija" IG - @sallyporche_Follow Empresario Jose Garcia on social media and YouTubeIG - @empresario100mYouTube - "Growth Channel"Follow The Bakersfield Underground Podcast on social media to book your appearances IG - @thebugpodcastCheck out the NEW YouTube ChannelThe Bakersfield Underground Podcast

Send us a text“If you can think your way into a bad situation, you can think your way into a good one." ~ Steven RadosGuest Bio: Steven Rados is formerly a professional boxer who has transitioned into a boxing and mindset coach. Born and raised in Australia, Steven had a troubled childhood but managed to grow into the world of professional boxing. One big surprise along his story of discipline and hard work was he found a bigger love in coaching others than fighting himself. Steven story shines light on the importance of personal responsibility and looking forward instead of dwelling in the past.SHOW NOTES: Website: instagram.com/stevenradosnstagram.com/bondiboxingclubREMARKABLE LISTENER SPECIAL OFFER(S):REMARKABLE OFFER 1: Save 30% to 80% on EVERYTHING you order at MyPillow.com with Free Promo Code, “REMARKABLE“. Yes, that's right! Use the best My Pillow promo code out there to save a ton of money on all 250+ quality, comfortable, cozy home goods at MyPillow.com/Remarkable. From sheets, to blankets, to pillows, to mattress toppers, be ready to sleep better and live more comfortably than you ever have before!REMARKABLE OFFER 2: Try Steve's Mindset Program or if you're looking to enter the ring you can reach out to Steven Here CORE THEMES, KEYWORDS, & MENTIONS:Boxing, Australia, jail, professional boxer, boxing coach, boxing trainer, friends, network, Don King, single focus, focused life, priorities, training, mindset, discipline, drinking, drugs, reading, taking back power over you, mindset, rationalize,  paradigm switch, positive impact, stay active, personal defense, confidence, boxingFor more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/. Enjoy!Support the showWant Even More?

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A rant episode in which I explain what for Trump supporters it was never about making the economy better.

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Have you ever wondered how you can "come to Jesus," when you are living in the 21 century, and He is seated in heaven? Jesus said "come to me," but he spoke those words on a hillside in Israel more than 2,000 years ago. How do I come to him today?On today's episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Shannon is joined by Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue, from the "Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea" podcast, to discuss the answers to these questions, as well as how we can apply the answers to our daily lives. Using John Chapter 6, they reveal how we can feast on Jesus through his Words, even today, to satisfy our hungry souls. Where else can I listen to this podcast?Go HERE to find this episode on your favorite podcast app, including Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.Guest: Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue {Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea}Bible Passage: Many Disciples Desert Jesus - John 6:60-71 NIVGet your Free Resource: False Narrative WatchlistRecommended Resources: Check out Shannon's Amazon Storefront HERE10 of Those WebsiteTwo Sisters and a Cup of Tea PodcastResound Media Network: www.ResoundMedia.ccMusic: Cade PopkinTwo Sisters and a Cup of Tea - Felicity and SarahFelicity & Sarah are sisters who grew up in the south of England, came to faith in the North, and now live on different continents.Felicity lives in Chicagoland, Illinois with her husband and two children. She loves people, sport & a good novel, alongside teaching the Bible to women in her local church. Her biscuit of choice is a Chocolate Hobnob. Sarah lives in West London with her husband and three children. She loves being creative, hanging out with people and reading stories to her children, alongside the joys of local church ministry in all its variety. Her biscuit of choice is a Jammy Dodger (with cream).Connect with Guest:WebsiteInstagramFacebookPodcast Visit ComparisonGirl.com and get the answers both she and you need in my new book, Comparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares. Conversation starters, quizzes and more. Visit www.shannonpopkin.com/promises/ to learn more about my six-week Bible study with Our Daily Bread, titled, "Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith." Learn how you too can be shaped by the promises of our faithful God. Get your free False Narrative Watchlist. Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

WATCH the video on Substack by clicking the play button above on YouTube (here).STREAM audio only on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player app.DOWNLOAD a pdf of the slide deck by clicking the blue Download button below.We hope all of you that tune in or read Super-Spiked know that we try our hardest to be non-partisan and present views from what we refer to as an equity analyst's mindset, which means it does not matter what we personally think about an issue, we are just trying to make the right call. But this week we will confess that we are excited about the new energy team that has been proposed by president-elect former president Donald Trump with North Dakota governor Doug Burgum for Secretary of Interior and Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright for Secretary of Energy. President Trump has also proposed creating a new National Energy Council that will be headed by Governor Burgum that will look to co-ordinate a whole-of-government approach to energy policies.We will apologize in advance that we are likely to sound far more partisan than we prefer. For those of you listening that either serve or have served in Democrat administrations—or that simply were not happy with how the recent election turned out—please know that we highly value you as a subscriber and we appreciate our ongoing engagement with those of you in that camp that we regularly dialogue with.The appointments of Governor Burgum and Mr. Wright signify a return to an approach to energy that puts abundance, reliability, security, and affordability at its core and an “all of the above” approach to harnessing American energy resources and technology. We would contrast this with the prior administration's emphasis on addressing climate change, which we see as a subsidiary issue within energy and should not be the centering policy point that comes with a climate activist agenda. The “climate only” focus of recent years that took hold in the aftermath of COVID was a motivating factor for the creation of Super-Spiked and our eventual un-retirement and joining Veriten. Chris Wright in particular has been outspoken via his Bettering Human Lives report (here). The report beautifully articulates why we use energy in the first place: to better human lives. Super-Spiked and Bettering Human Lives share a common worldview and motivating spirit. In this week's video podcast we will discuss how re-prioritizing energy abundance, reliability, security, and affordability differs from the “climate only” agenda of the past several years from the perspective of energy equities. Our written post from last week, which we would encourage you to read, addressed various macro and policy issues around energy scenario analysis, power, new energies, and oil markets (here).

Send Wilk a text with your feedback!The Importance of Intrapersonal Empowerment in Bettering Civil DiscourseToday, I'm excited to introduce Erec Smith, another fellow member of the board of advisors at the ProHuman Foundation and a powerful voice for true empowerment and personal accountability, especially in today's social climate. Erec is a research fellow at the Cato Institute and a former Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania. His work explores how rhetoric influences our perspectives on anti-racism, activism, and the foundations of a free, pluralistic, and civil society.But Erec's reach goes beyond the classroom. He's a co-founder of Free Black Thought, a nonprofit that's challenging the status quo by celebrating viewpoint diversity within Black communities. Through their Journal of Free Black Thought, they share everything from poetry to scholarly work—bringing out the voices of artists, writers, academics, and public intellectuals often overlooked by mainstream media.In today's conversation, Erec and I dig into some critical ideas about personal empowerment and the dangers of a victim narrative. One of Erec's key messages is the importance of choosing to be a “victor” in our own lives, rather than seeing ourselves as victims. He's observed that the victim narrative, while powerful, often breeds resentment rather than resilience, which ultimately disempowers us.We also explore some big questions: What does real equity look like, and can some equity efforts inadvertently lead to more division? Erec shares how outreach programs, when done right, prepare young people to navigate and thrive in college—not just to check boxes but to actually feel empowered.Erec's insights on intrapersonal empowerment really hit home. He believes that the path to civil discourse—and to bridging divides—is through strengthening the individual first. It's only when we have strong, accountable individuals that we can come together with others to reach common goals and view no group as a monolith. At the heart of Erec's message is this: through personal accountability and a commitment to working together, we can overcome almost anything.Learn more about and connect with Erec Smith by checking out the full show notes for this episode at www.DeWhat have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you've got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be! Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) , YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or directly from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. Not on social media? You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our site's contact page: DerateTheHate.com/Contact If you would like to support the show, you're welcome to DONATE or shop Amazon by going through our Support Us page and I'll earn through qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I look forward to hearing from you!

In this episode of the Rethink Retail Podcast, host Melissa Minkow interviews Mark Sciortino, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Retailer Technology & Solutions at Vestcom. They delve into the transformative impact of store digitization and the integration of physical and digital experiences. The conversation covers the pivotal role of data in modern retail, with Mark underscoring how technologies like digital twins can optimize store environments. They also discuss the significance of maintaining consumer trust as retailers look to integrate electronic shelf labels (ESLs), balancing traditional and digital pricing strategies. Practical advice on building a hybrid in-store environment and an introduction to Vestcom's storeLink™ platform are also provided, highlighting the exciting potential and challenges of the digital transformation era in retail.

The US Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) is a platform created to safeguard, certify and better animal health for the 21st Century US pork industry. It's a program modelled after the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Where is US SHIP currently at when it comes to feed biosecurity? What's ahead in the development of this industry critical strategy?Feedstuffs Pork Nation is brought to you by Alltech. Alltech delivers smarter, more sustainable solutions for agriculture through a diverse portfolio of products and services. Contact the Alltech Pork Team or visit go.alltech.com/swine-research to learn more.Joining hosts Sarah Muirhead and Alltech's Mark Hulsebus on this episode is Dr. Jamil Faccin, Swine Technical & Nutrition Specialist, with Alltech. Dr. Faccin gives an update on US SHIP and the value it brings to the US pork industry. Dr. Faccin joined Alltech's US Pork team following the recent completion of his Ph.D. and postdoctoral programs at Kansas State University.   

Bettering your life, you will see the goodness growing in your life when you do

One-third of humanity prepares meals over open fires or polluting stoves, contributing to premature death and limiting human potential. Anne Hyre of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation joins The Crude Life to discuss this important energy poverty issue. “The Bettering Human Lives Foundation aims to increase access to clean cooking fuels by [...]

As agency owners, we're always looking for ways to improve our business development strategies and stand out in a crowded marketplace. This week, I'm flipping the script and sharing an episode where I was a guest on Susan Quinn's podcast, Better Experiences by Design. Susan asks some great questions to help get to the bottom of the two main biz dev strategies modern agencies can count on today — niching and thought leadership. Doing these two things can transform your agency's growth trajectory. We cover several key components, including how to leverage thought leadership effectively, why niching down is crucial for agency success, and how to overcome the fear of narrowing your focus. We also explore common mistakes C-Suite executives make in marketing their own firms, the importance of consistency in business development efforts, and how to identify and attract “right-fit” clients for your agency. Success in agency biz dev today is about being consistently interesting and relevant to your ideal clients over time. By focusing on your expertise, generously sharing your knowledge, and staying top-of-mind, you'll be the natural choice when prospects are ready to buy. A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How thought leadership is a critical part of biz dev What clients should think about when hiring an agency The riches are in the niches — narrowing your focus Knowing when you've narrowed your niche enough Why referrals aren't the best way to grow your agency What does a right-fit client look like? Taking advantage of AI as an industry disruptor Bettering your best with constant learning

Bristol Myers Squibb launched its MyGrowth platform to much excitement from employees and leaders alike. Both audiences were looking for major change. Employees wanted training opportunities, insights in new roles, and better career paths. Leaders were looking to hire better candidates faster to address business needs. The BMS HR team arrived at the solution: talent intelligence. Melissa Keiser, Executive Director, Global Skills and Career Development Strategy at BMS, shares how her organization implemented and launched their platform in this episode of The New Talent Code. Listen to learn more about: -Why considering the employee experience is critical to launching a talent intelligence platform they'll actually use. -Where to start to build out your own talent intelligence program. -The key role you need to gain buy-in from for a successful launch — and it isn't leadership.

Can doing your personal dreamwork really improve the world? Our guest this week, Christian Gerike, believes that the more people pay attention to their dreams, the better they will be, and thus the better the world will be. Christian considers himself a dream generalist and is committed to spreading enthusiasm for dreamwork. He argues that working with your dreams helps you learn to look beneath appearances in the world both dreaming and awake. He shares a dream of his in which a mouse needs his help because it is wrapped up in an electronic cord. Throughout this episode, we cover a wide range of important dream fundamentals including the value of dream groups and the “if it were my dream” approach, dream puns, animals in dreams, associations, amplification, and archetypes as well as manifest vs latent content. After the break we take a call from Cynthia from Sebastopol, CA who shares a dream about being kidnapped and taken to a retreat center which she discovers relates to her recent job loss. Christian then recommends Freud’s book, On Dreams, written for the lay audience, and he talks about how we here in the global West could learn from the many cultures that find much more value in dreaming than we do. He ends by argues that paying attention to your dreams can enhance your natural intuition. BIO: Christian Gerike writes and teaches in the field of dream studies. He taught dream psychology for several years at Sonoma State University. Recent publications in the IASD DreamTime magazine discuss dream circles and metaphors. In June he co-presented a workshop at the IASD conference in the Netherlands. This fall he will teach dreamwork at Marin College. Find our guest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/christian.gerike. He also has a very active group page called California Dreaming which you can find at https://www.facebook.com/groups/679465678853225 This show, episode number 267, was recorded during a live broadcast on July 13, 2024 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick Kleffel for also engineering the show and to Tony Russomano for the phones. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on FB and IG @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms released the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Now also available on PRX at Exchange.prx.org/series/45206-the-dream-journal Note that closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe and tell your friends.

UW-La Crosse Clinical Associate Professor Inga Cluppert joins Wisconsin

In this transformative podcast episode, we delve into the essentials of personal growth and evolution. Learn how recognizing and challenging limiting beliefs can pave the way for uncovering the root causes of problems and tapping into a life of abundance. The discussion highlights insights on unlocking your full potential by addressing internal barriers and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and taking actionable steps towards growth. Tune in to discover practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and embracing a mindset that fosters personal and professional development. Don't miss this empowering conversation that can help you achieve the outcomes you desire!CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  Website: www.themichellewolfe.com Podcast @themuveforwardpodcast Host @themichellewolfe Muve Life @muvelife Activewear www.muvelife.com 15% discount code for Podcast listeners  “MUVEFORWARD"

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Ray Merenstein, idea hamster, speaker and nonprofit consultant who serves as Executive Director of NAMI Colorado (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and President of RDM Communications, to talk about how we can each of us better the communities in which we live, work, play and learn. He discussed providing free mental health access and resources to the youth, persons of color and even different sectors of the workforce through projects such as NAMI, peer support groups and 988, and encouraged all of us to get involved in ending the mental health crisis through allyship, volunteerism, paying it forward and choosing kindness. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.

Today's conversation is the return of Dr Meg Jay to the podcast. Dr Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author and TED talk phenomenon. Last time out we spoke about her book ‘The Defining Decade' and equipped you to make the most of your next 10 years. Her new book "The Twenty Something Treatment" is a lifeline for a demographic who are struggling most with over diagnosis and over prescription for their mental health. Expect to learn Meg's sage insights and advice on skills over pills, the challenges of navigating love and intimacy, how to think more introspectively, how to make real friends, and even how to find purpose. Those of you enjoyed the episode with David Robson on the power of the expectation effect and the nocebo effect will be delighted to hear us talk about how to handle nocebo effect in depth. Buy Dr Meg's New Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twentysomething-Treatment-Revolutionary-Remedy-Uncertain/dp/1668012294 Connect with Meg: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/drmegjay/ Website - https://megjay.com Connect with Col: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Support me: buymeacoffee.com/ColCamBro

Actress, Jenifer Lewis, joins Lurie to discuss the steps you have to take in order to better your life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn covers how you never really know your potential, but how to find out and maximize it with the Potential Matrix, the importance of disrupting yourself but refocusing after you do, and why being an author is a lot like fatherhood.Mentioned in this episode:Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com.Mark SanbornBe extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com.Mark Sanborn

"Being Intentional means making deliberate choices to reflect what is most important to us. Becoming intentional can help us maintain a positive mindset, reach goals, experience more clarity, and be more present. It can also increase our focus and commitment and bring more purpose and meaning to our lives." Continue being more intentional in all you do! ~ Andrea --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drea-s/support

They say "you don't know what you don't know," but I'm here to flip the script and remind you that you "DO know what you DO know!" And that's a lot!It's time we take pride in our past and value our skills and accomplishments. Bettering ourselves is great, but also let's remember to take stock of what we already bring to the table!In this uplifting episode you'll learn:*What is your "sliding scale of skills"* How to take count of the past successes that are a part of you now* How to notice successes that occur TODAY* When you might want to consider opportunities for learning and growth and how to best choose those  growth opportunities.* How the people you surround yourself with are a link in the chain of your success.Now, get comfortable and pat yourself on the back! You're here and there's a lot to be proud of for what you DO KNOW! Check out MY LINK HERE for a free 30 day trial to MyDoma Studio and organize your clients and projects the easy and efficient way!https://www.mydomastudio.com/john/ For all things John: www.johnmcclain.coFor more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://buy.stripe.com/dR67vBgmo41j1PyfYZJOIN OUR DESIGNER WITHIN CLUB for all of the latest news, updates, and freebies! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/649dd053cac3e37f36e4a45eCHECK OUT MYDOMA STUDIO WITH A FREE 30 DAY TRIAL USING THIS LINK! https://www.mydomastudio.com/johnConnect With John!InstagramFacebookTik TokLinkedIn...

Be a better human with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us --- Like this video? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com --- Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.us --- In this groundbreaking episode, our host unveils his latest venture, 10xU, a culmination of his lifelong journey through the realms of technology, innovation, and an insatiable curiosity for everything under the sun. From his early days engrossed in science fiction and dreaming of a utopian future, to his professional endeavors in technology and innovation, and his polymathic journey exploring myriad disciplines, he shares how these diverse paths led him to one pivotal realization: his core mission is to better humanity through AI. 10xYOU: A Vision for a Better Future 10xU emerges as a unique platform, or as our host describes, a "newsbook" and community, dedicated to harnessing AI's power to enhance health, wealth, and happiness. This initiative seeks to democratize AI, making it a tool accessible to everyone and aims to foster a community of 10,000 citizens working collaboratively towards creating a better future for humanity. The focus is on real, impactful changes in areas crucial to human well-being. A Personal Journey to a Collective Mission Our host's journey is a testament to the power of curiosity, interdisciplinary exploration, and a deep-seated belief in technology's potential to elevate humanity. By sharing his path from a young boy inspired by the stars to a visionary aiming to change the world, he invites us all to partake in this ambitious project. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/support

Today's Sports Daily covers Kirk Cousins is a master negotiator, how Derrick Henry & Saquon made their lives easier, five more teams punch tickets to the Big Dance, the Zags actually lose a WCC Championship, & more on the Drake Bulldogs.Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group) Ads: BetOnline – Promo Code: Bleav for 50% Welcome Bonus on your first deposit

Richard "RJ" Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions, dives into the inspiring world of digital health solutions, where innovative minds are not just developing technology, but also saving and improving lives. RJ shares his journey from early software development days to creating impactful healthcare technologies, highlighting the importance of understanding patient and provider needs. With a focus on people and process management, RJ's story is a testament to the power of technology in making a tangible difference in healthcare through human compassion and the drive to better lives. Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjkedziora/ | https://estenda.com/  Charity supported: Save the Children Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at podcast@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host: Lindsey Dinneen Editing: Marketing Wise Producer: Velentium   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 025 - Richard "RJ" Kedziora [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. [00:00:50] Hello, and welcome back to The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host Lindsey, and I am so excited to welcome as my guest today, Richard "RJ" Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions, focusing on people and process management which also provides strategic technical direction, guidance, and innovative insights, creating digital health solutions that improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and improve patient provider satisfaction. RJ received an MBA from Westchester University and a BS in Computer Science from Duquesne University, where he received the excellence in computer science award. RJ is a frequent podcast guest, has spoken at numerous technology and healthcare conferences, and has coauthored articles in technology and peer reviewed clinical journals. [00:01:37] Welcome to the Leading Difference, RJ. And RJ, I would love if you would start by telling us just a little bit about yourself and your background. [00:01:46] RJ Kedziora: Yeah, Lindsey, thanks for having me. It's a pleasure. I look forward to our conversation. My background is through software development. Graduated with a computer science degree back in, in the early nineties before web and mobile and internet. So crazy days. And came up through those software development racks. Started out programming, got into requirements analysis, understanding what a solution is about, project management, general management. And then in 2003, with a good friend, we were working with together at a large consulting company in the pharmaceutical space, we went off and started our own company called as Estenda Solutions and remain there today. We just hit our 20th anniversary, which is always crazy when I can talk about decades, but it has definitely been an interesting journey. So my day to day is, I think of it as a digital solution architect. So helping a mix of large companies and small companies, startups develop tools, technologies, algorithms, better ways of looking and dealing, handling data, to make a difference in the lives of people. [00:02:56] Lindsey Dinneen: Wonderful. That's incredible. So 20 years. Congratulations. That's no small task. . So I commend you for that. That's really exciting. I. Yeah. So how did the idea to start your own company come into being? Did you identify a gap basically in the market? [00:03:15] RJ Kedziora: It's something probably even early on as I was graduating from college, always in, in the back of my mind to make a difference, to go off and try something new and really drive what I wanted to do. Even before starting my own company, as I worked in various different roles, I'd be hired by a company, I'd come in with a defined role, and then I'd always just find a niche. They'd be like, "okay, where does this company need help? Where can I make the biggest impact?" [00:03:40] And that's how I went from software development into like more of the analysis and project management , 'cause I quickly realized software development, developing a digital product, it, you know, technology is important and you have to understand how to program and how to test, but it's very much about the people, the process, understanding what they're going through, and realizing those things. It was sort of a natural evolution of like, "okay, I need to strike off on my own and really drive projects and things like that with my talents and capabilities and now our team's talents and capabilities." [00:04:17] We were fortunate in those early stages to have a Congressional grant for the development of a diabetes disease management application for military healthcare. That's how we got our start. So we worked with people like Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Boston VA, the Indian Health Services, which is responsible for the Native American population here in the United States. Still working with 'em 20 years later, which is crazy that we have 20 year clients-- bunch of other clients that we've been working with, 10, 11, 12 years a across the board. So, it's been enjoyable from that perspective. [00:04:53] And I always talk about, I've developed accounting systems, I've developed inventory management systems. And even a railroad car scheduling system, it's like, "Hey, great. We need to get that railroad from here to here. It's important!" You know, it's essential and the economy's important. But healthcare, there's that sense of giving back, of making a difference. [00:05:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Absolutely. Yeah, I, that is one of the things that I really enjoy about being in this industry is you're right all of those things matter that you could do with your skills, because obviously you have those skills and can use them in all sorts of capacities but in healthcare and med tech, it's this really great extra layer of feeling like you really are able to impact people's lives directly. And it, it just, it has a different sort of feel to it. [00:05:46] RJ Kedziora: Yeah. And our projects are typically on the R&D side, work, working with the R&Ds, working with academic medical centers, work with PhDs, with doctors, where they'll have an idea. It's like, okay, here's a different way of treating a patient with diabetes. A different way of looking at the data that you can collect around diabetes or other chronic conditions. I, I wear the Aura ring. It's there's a lot of data that's available there now. And so as we develop those solutions, it's one thing for us and the doctors, the PhDs, the corporations we work with to say, "okay, yes, this really works." But they, you know, they have to go to clinical trial. They have to go and do, they work in the real world. So we also have a couple PhDs on staff to help drive those discussions and do the planning around those clinical trials. [00:06:34] And ultimately, in certain situations, things then have to go to the FDA to be approved and validated. These days, there's a new terminology called digital therapeutics that we're getting heavily involved with. It's a relatively new term, probably 2017, 2018 that came around. And if there's probably 300,000 digital health applications out there. Systems, you know, some of which we've helped create over the years. But there isn't extensive clinical evidence that they work. There's some, but not extensive, and I think of it as the difference between, supplements and prescribed medications. And so there's lots of supplements out there. You can go to your CVS, your Rite Aid and pick them off the shelf, and there's some evidence they might work, but the evidence isn't exactly clear. [00:07:25] But then you go to prescribed medications, go through a very extensive, rigorous process of development of clinical trials, and then the FDA or other global regulatory bodies look at these and say, "okay, yes, this does make a difference." And that's the idea of digital therapeutics today is there are lots of digital health applications out there, but now people are taking these digital therapeutic applications: evidence-based, clinically validated, approved by regulatory bodies that can be prescribed by your doctor, by your provider. And more importantly than reimbursed by the insurance company. So making a difference. [00:08:05] You know, and we talk about health, healthcare, and being able to make a difference. There's not enough healthcare professionals out there, particularly in mental health. There's a mental health crisis in the United States. We just can't train enough people fast enough. Digital health is a way to approach that, to scale, to increase access and equity to these systems, to the care and treatment people deserve, and so that's the idea of digital therapeutics. They can get out there, provide this treatment, share the information with your provider, and make a difference. [00:08:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. So what does it look like when somebody comes to you and says, "Hey, I have this idea for this app, for this software, whatever." And then how does it work when they start approaching you, and this is a brand new, never before , you know, project and you step alongside them. How does that work? [00:09:00] RJ Kedziora: Yeah, it is. It is a great question. And we work with a mix of Fortune 50 clients, so big customers, global customers, lots of people, processes, technology. We do happen to be ISO 1345 certified, which quite simply means we have a, well-developed quality management process of how we do software development, very template driven, process driven. It's like, here's how we're going to do it, and then we demonstrate that we do it. We get audited regularly by external third parties, by our clients. [00:09:32] But then we also work with startups who, in some cases don't really understand software and don't understand regulations and what's required to create one of those digital therapeutic applications. So when a customer does come to us in the, in those early stages, it's very exploratory. It starts out with prototyping understanding the problem in the domain space. One of the things that differentiates Estenda from a lot of other companies is we are going to provide the entire development team, software developers, QA from the ground up, educational training, medication training. So if you're working in diabetes or congestive heart failure or lupus, multiple sclerosis, the better the entire team can understand the condition, have empathy for the patient, can understand the provider, the care professional's journey about what they're dealing with and how they can care and treat that patient, the better off they're gonna be. [00:10:27] So it's those early stages of experimenting and playing and we start with, you know, black and white wire frame diagrams and really get those going and gradually build them up. And I think about it as you, you have a problem and you want to get across town as fast as you can from one end to the other, and you can walk. Great. Okay. But it's not very fast. Okay? I have this idea for a car. I can get across town really fast, but it's gonna take a long time to build that car and realize value. So, let's first build a skateboard. Very simple, can do it very quickly, provide value, get feedback, from the stakeholders, from the customers, from the patients, from the doctors, the nurses, whoever we're developing that application for. [00:11:15] And so you figure out the unknowns, you know, so what, aren't we sure? What areas are showing promise? So we build that skateboard and then it becomes a scooter with a handlebar, you know, okay, I'm getting across town faster. It's not the ultimate goal. But I can get there. And then you can build a simple motor on it,, and then you build a body around it and you progress gradually until you get to that car. But along the way, you're adding value very quickly, which is important. [00:11:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. Yeah, that sounds like a really good process to work through. And I love your illustration. That's such a great way of capturing the essence of the process and the way that you go through all of that. So, I'm curious, have you always had an interest in and passion for computers, technology, software development, or is this something that evolved over time? [00:12:08] RJ Kedziora: Yeah, I was very fortunate. My parents were able to buy an IBM PC Junior when I was in probably seventh grade in the mid eighties. I went to a local parochial school. They had a computer lab, you know, as one computer in the classroom. But, for the eighties, that was phenomenal. And so I knew going into college that I wanted to do software development. A good friend had a Commodore 64, which is typically a gaming, and so I'd be over there and it's like, "okay, games are fun, but what can we make the computer do?" You know? So I was very early driven by what can I do and the possibilities of digital everything. [00:12:49] College, I really thought I was gonna go and get the PhD in artificial intelligence. Very much enamored with that idea. Ultimately as I got ready to graduate, I got offered a job and was like, huh, money and so that, that turned my, you know, immediate trajectory there. You know, I did start working in programming kind of thing, but always followed AI and things and applied those ideas and principles and what AI is, has evolved a lot over the years. We've developed some AI systems in the past, but you know, now when you look at them, they're really like rules engines, and think things of that nature. And they were considered AI at the time, but nowadays it's like, "okay, that really wasn't AI." [00:13:36] But you know, the idea is, and the principals were there, and one of my senior thesis projects was genetic algorithms and how do you apply the idea of genetic algorithms to solving computer problems? And that was at the early stages of the internet kind of thing, just as a browser were coming out. So that made research interesting 'cause you could even at that early stage reach out globally to people and seek ideas and thoughts and stuff like that which led me down that road. But fast forward 30 years now and AI is everywhere. It's all that, that the media can talk about these days. Rightfully so. [00:14:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, and actually that brings up a great question that I had for you, because I did notice on your LinkedIn, you do share a lot of articles about AI, and you're obviously very involved in that. How have those tools helped your work or how has it changed your work or whatnot? How do you feel about all of that? [00:14:33] [00:14:33] RJ Kedziora: It really comes down to data. That's the core of AI. In the past and today, you need data to be able to train the AI systems to do what they're capable of. And it's interesting, our journey as Estenda is, as I've been reflecting on it was one of data scarcity. You know, 20 years ago, getting data was the difficult challenge. In diabetes, it was typically finger sticks, and people would, you know, do it a couple times a day and EMRs were there. They existed. We were lucky working with government organizations that had them, the military, the VA had them. Now it's, you know, fast forward 20 years later, there's an overwhelming amount of data. So early on it was like, how do you make decisions with limited data? Now it's like, okay, how do you use all of this data and pick out the important, salient things to be able to make decisions on and drive recommendations, [00:15:29] And the same thing is true with AI today. As you're developing a system, you need a robust set of data to train the AI systems. The broader data that you have, the better off you're gonna be. Day-to-day. I think today, generative AI, you know, the Chat GPTs, the Bards, what everybody's really, the media is talking about are amazing. You need to know and understand how to use these tools today. And it's not so much where they are today because there are challenges, there are problems, you know, they make up stuff. It's called hallucinations. And so you do have to fact check what they do. It was interesting is I was sharing, we do a monthly all staff meeting kind of thing, and I was sharing my experience with chat GBT and one of the people on the call sort of googled, like, tell me about Estenda. And it made him the president of the organization kind of thing. It was like, he's a great guy, does amazing work us, he's not the person. And it was just one of the odds of that, in that moment, kind thing. It was like, yeah, that's not true. [00:16:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. [00:16:34] RJ Kedziora: So you do have to fact check it. But that's today and where we are. And so imagine where we're gonna be 10 years down the road. And Bill Gates said a long time ago, "Humanity overestimate what technology will be capable of in, in the 18 months, two years, underestimate where it's gonna be in 10 years." And I think about Estenda, if the iPhone didn't exist, Facebook didn't, Instagram, Twitter, X, none of these things existed when we started, and here we are a short 20 years later and the world's changing. In terms of AI now it's really an efficiency thing. And it's like, "okay, I need to do some blog posts." And yeah, I can sit there and come up with the blog, post ideas, but it's like "Hey, ChatGPT, gimme 10 ideas for blog posts," you know, and I might not like four of 'em. Okay, "gimme four more." I don't like this. "Gimme four more." [00:17:29] You know, and it's just, it's an efficiency thing. Even in healthcare, that's what we're seeing. So there are, a lot of, I think it's over 400 now, approved, FDA approved AI algorithms very much in the idea in the area of radiology and looking at images. That's by far the biggest use of . Today, if you have those images, you can train systems to recognize certain things, you know, whether it's breast cancer or diabetic retinopathy. You can train systems to recognize what you need to see in those images instead of a person looking at them all the time. So, again, you can scale much more effectively, which is nice. But in, in healthcare it's very much, it's that efficiency question. [00:18:09] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:18:10] RJ Kedziora: It's like, okay, I know how to write a prior off letter for this patient, but that takes time. So have ChatGPT write the prior off letter. And then you as the physician, the trained professional, have to look at that and evaluate. And you can't just send it off. You do have to look at it, but you know, EMRs, there's a plethora of data in the EMR. Let the AI systems... [00:18:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:18:35] RJ Kedziora: ...you know, surface what is important, is a challenge. EMRs is a general idea, are very much around capturing data for billing, not the best, usable experience. If you can use AI that's just listening in the room to then document that encounter, that provider's now not heads down on the computer typing, trying to make sure they get everything in and not looking at the patient and not paying attention to the patient. [00:19:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. [00:19:03] RJ Kedziora: It can reverse this kind of thing. It's like, okay, the doctor can now pay attention to the patient and look at that person and really understand their situation better and pick up on those cues of just their body language kind of thing, and not have to worry about typing away at the computer. And then there's a lot of duplication in clinical records. So it's like, let the AI systems get rid of that duplication, make it better. And then just, you know, enhance. And I saw an article, I think I posted about it, the idea of collaborative intelligence, but a lot of people are asking is, AI going to replace Doctors, software programmers, software developers, insert profession X, is AI gonna replace it? And then people are like, "AI is not quite there. AI makes mistakes. It has biases. AI Hallucinates." [00:19:50] I love my doctor, but my father has said over the years, " the doctor that graduates last in his medical school, what do they call him? Doctor!" You know, they're human. That, and that's what it amounts to. It's, they provide a great service, but they're human too. And they might not recognize everything. And so if we work collaboratively with the AI to balance that out we can improve overall care and treatment. So. [00:20:18] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, so a lot of potential for it, and I love your idea of using it for some of those more tedious, time consuming tasks and just giving you your first draft because it's not, like you said, it's not gonna replace the human. Let's look through this. But it can help. And if you're using it appropriately, there's a lot of good uses for it too. So, yeah. So, you know, there's a couple of things that I noticed from your LinkedIn profile I'd love to chat with you about. One of the things that stood out to me was in your headline, you mentioned Chief People Officer as being most important. So I would love if you would speak a little bit to that and why you feel that way. [00:21:00] RJ Kedziora: I can do a lot, but I can't do everything. So I, the people that work for us are very important. I can make an impact. A team can make a much bigger impact. A company can make an even a bigger impact. So that is, that's why they are important. I talk about family first a lot. And, we provide fully paid healthcare benefits for you and your family. You want to have that sense of safety, want people to feel that they can take risks, and do their best work kind of thing. And the better they feel, that emotional safety, that the better off we're gonna be as an organization. They'll be able to provide more value to that customer, be more productive, 'cause ultimately that's what it amounts to is we need to get software out the door. We have customers and clients that have needs and demands and we have to meet those, but you know, you have to balance that with life. So. [00:22:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And I love the emphasis on people first, and I'm, I'm wondering if that's something that, is that an ethos that developed over time for you as well as how did your leadership skills evolve? Because going from starting a business to then and then growing it, I mean, it's a whole thing. So, yeah, I'd love to hear a little bit about that. [00:22:24] RJ Kedziora: Yeah, it definitely has grown and evolved o, over the years. It there, there's this concept of being a 10x software developer, one person making the impact of 10 people. And that's somewhat of a myth, but there are people that are more productive than others. And the idea of empathy and understanding that other person's perspective and experience is what's driving to that next level to become that 10x developer. You're not developing for yourself. You're developing for the end user, but we embody it in, we have a professional development process, and the idea of helping others is embedded in that. [00:23:01] You'll see that we do one-on-ones, not as great, as frequently, as I would like. But we try and do those. But as part of our structured plan, we do a self-assessment and we ask everybody that question, "how have you helped other people?" as part of the goal process, "how are you helping others?" But even as you're developing in that day to day when you're writing code, "how is it helping you in the future understand what you're doing? How does it help the tester better test that software? How does it help the support person provide better support?" [00:23:37] So it's really thinking about how you're helping others along the way. And ultimately the whole company is driven by that of working in healthcare. But it starts at that bottom of every person. It's like, "how, what you're doing, helping the next thing?" So we try and constantly reemphasize that when we can. [00:23:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that's a great approach. And so, and because that is so much the heart of your company and your people, I'm curious if there's any particular moment that stands out to you as you've gone along this journey, that kind of really reinforced, yes, this is why I am here doing this work. Is there anything that, or a series of moments, just things that really stand out as being a very sure "yes, this is correct" for you? [00:24:20] I [00:24:21] RJ Kedziora: Yeah. It, I would say it's more a series of moments, because as we've developed software and then it's used by the care providers or patients, we've constantly over the years, hear those anecdotal stories of "Hey, I was using your software, what you developed for us, and found this and helped this patient." There's a series of those, but then it even goes up, it bubbles up that we do those clinical trials and we've done five year NIH funded National Institutes of Health funded RO one study. So it's like a five year study to then demonstrate that the software we produced does make an impact kind of thing. [00:25:00] But even more importantly, as we're part of that process, we've had several customers put our names, our developers' names on patents, or as those articles have gone to clinical journals, peer review journals that our software developers and QA, other staff have been authors on those. That, that's just rewarding where, okay, yes, we are helping people, but then our customers are also recognizing how much of a part of this journey we are. You know, if you really know what you wanna do and have it, here's my 10 requirements kind of thing. We're probably not the company for you. Let's explore and create something together. [00:25:38] Lindsey Dinneen: That's really cool. So it's always a collaboration it sounds like with your clients. It's not just a one way or the other, them dictating to you or you dictating to them. It's this, let's figure out the best way for us to work together. [00:25:50] RJ Kedziora: Yeah, it says how do we add value? How are we, you know, we want to contribute. [00:25:56] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's amazing. Yeah. So, one other kind of random question. Based on your LinkedIn profile, when's your next triathlon? [00:26:04] RJ Kedziora: How much time do you have? [00:26:06] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:26:06] RJ Kedziora: I, yeah, that's a whole 'nother podcast. [00:26:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, sure. [00:26:09] RJ Kedziora: I think I'm, I think I'm, I think I'm done for this year. I live in the Philadelphia area, the temperature's getting, yeah, temperature's getting a little colder and that type of thing. But, you know, take a little rest for a month or two before I get back into training. And, but there are definitely ones I do every year. There's one escape from Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey. You jump off the back of a boat, the ferry, into the ocean and swim to shore. I did escape from Alcatraz two years ago, which is interesting because they take you out in a boat, in, into the. And jump off the boat from Alcatraz and swim to shore. Always interesting kind of thing to, to do those, but it's very much-- it's interesting because my day-to-day at Estenda, my own company, and how I get involved in projects is 'cause I enjoy the challenge of it. [00:27:00] And in triathlon, yes, there, there's a definitely a physical aspect of training and, but it is also very mental to, and that's really what I think drives me in the sport of triathlon. It's like, "okay, I need to get up at 4:30 and go jump on the pool and swim for 45 minutes and then hop on a bike" time and time again. And I thoroughly enjoy it. But yeah, it is that mental challenge. I've done just pure marathons in the past and it's like, "okay, get to the next telephone pole. Get to that next half pot." It's that mental, keep pushing kind of thing is drives me. [00:27:34] Lindsey Dinneen: That's incredible. It just reminds me-- tangent very quickly-- it reminds me, I remember I was running a 10k with my husband and I'm not a runner, I don't claim to be, but I was doing this challenge for myself, and I just remember we, we were getting close and I was so exhausted and, you know, kind of miserable at that point. And he was like, "it's all downhill from here. It's all downhill." And I was like, "it's literally sloping up!" [00:28:00] RJ Kedziora: Yeah, but it's, you know, it's like, yes, for me, try, it's hard. It's difficult kind of thing. but I'm also good enough that I'm not out there it's like, for a a marathon, I can-- in the past it was like 3:20 for a marathon. [00:28:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. [00:28:17] RJ Kedziora: But there are people out there that are five hours, six hours. I think that is so much harder, so much dedication for that individual to be out there for five hours. It's kudos to you for being out there for, you know, it's like, yeah. I'm not saying I, I have an easy time of it by any means, but I'm not out there for five hours and they did it. So I just, I'm astounded by those people and they're not on the couch. And I know I, I look to have a long lifespan and a long healthspan. I want to hit a hundred years, but with a good quality of life. And I have a couple friends that are in, still out doing that 5k at 70 years old, and they're like, "I won my age group! I was the only one in my age group..." but you weren't on the couch! Like you did it! And that's motivation to, to keep going out there as well. So hopefully I'll be that person. [00:29:10] Lindsey Dinneen: I love it. That's brilliant. Excellent. So, pivoting just for fun, but imagine you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. It can be in your industry, but it doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach and why? [00:29:29] RJ Kedziora: Oh wow. It would probably be about health. [00:29:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. [00:29:35] RJ Kedziora: Which, which combines sort of everything I do. The triathlon, the training, the fact that I'm in software development in the health field. It brings all of those things together. And just a lot of people don't know what they don't know. And so if I could impart that knowledge on more and more people, I think that would make an impact that would make a difference. So yes, I could teach a software development course on cybersecurity. Interesting.. I could teach one on AI. Yes, interesting. But if it, if you really just focused around the idea of eating better, moving. You don't have to do a triathlon, you don't have to do a 5k. And it's like park a little further away from the supermarket and walk. You're gonna be better off, have that longer lifespan, longer health span. So yeah, it's, if I have that million dollars and it is probably health in in general, which encompasses a lot. But yeah, it would be health. [00:30:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. And then, how would you like to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:30:44] RJ Kedziora: Huh. Wow. Then I've made an impact and I've made a difference in, in some small way. I don't have to win the lottery, I don't have to be the billionaire kind of thing, but that, that I've made a small impact and, the lives of the people around me and hopefully a bigger audience through the work that I've done, that our company's done. And yeah, I've made a small difference and made a few people laugh. [00:31:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I've already laughed today. So , you're succeeding. Excellent. And then final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it. [00:31:26] RJ Kedziora: Family, I, that's, you know, wife. I have two daughters, 24 and 21, doing very well. Yeah, any chance I get to see them? Family. [00:31:36] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:31:36] RJ Kedziora: And oldest of six. So you get to see them and their family kind of thing. Family's important, yeah. Yeah. [00:31:43] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And you've mentioned that several times: family first and people first. So it's a running theme. . That's great. RJ, this has been so much fun. I really appreciate your time today and just thank you so much for joining us. We are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to Save the Children, which works to end the cycle of poverty by ensuring communities have the resources to provide children with a healthy, educational and safe environment. So, thank you so much for picking that, that organization to support and we just wish you continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. [00:32:24] RJ Kedziora: Thank you very much. This was a great interview. Thank you. [00:32:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent, excellent, and thank you so much to our listeners for tuning in and if your feeling is inspired as I am right now, I'd love if you'd share this with a friend or two and we will catch you next time. [00:32:38] Ben Trombold: ​ The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium. Velentium is a full-service CDMO with 100% in-house capability to design, develop, and manufacture medical devices from class two wearables to class three active implantable medical devices. Velentium specializes in active implantables, leads, programmers, and accessories across a wide range of indications, such as neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation, cardiac management, and diabetes management. Velentium's core competencies include electrical, firmware, and mechanical design, mobile apps, embedded cybersecurity, human factors and usability, automated test systems, systems engineering, and contract manufacturing. 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Mobile home parks can be a gold mine, as Pasha Esfandiary quickly discovered. He left his professional poker lifestyle and began purchasing parks across the country. Owning mobile home parks doesn't sound glamorous, but it's one of the most lucrative investment properties, with the lowest rate of mortgage delinquency in any real estate sector out there. For investors, this is a golden opportunity to purchase poorly managed properties and to turn them around. Bettering the community and your portfolio all at the same time. Pasha's company, Evoke Capital currently manages over 1800 units and brings in $5-6M/month. In this episode he shares his expert insights on what to look for in a mobile home park, what pitfalls to avoid, and how you can begin with very little upfront capital.Resources:7 Steps to $100K/Month - https://www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-invest-in-real-estateHow He Built a $10M Real Estate Business (while working full time) - https://www.upflip.com/podcastEvoke Capital - https://www.evokecapital.net/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Happy first episode of the year angels

 I am Wilk Wilkinson, husband, father, Christianconservative, and host of the Derate The Hate podcast. I'm a man who has, overthe course of my life, made more than my share of mistakes, but mostimportantly, I've owned up to them and I've learned from them. I grew up poor,mostly in rural towns around the upper Midwest. I've been working from the ageof 10 years old so that I might have the things my parents could not or forgood reason, would not provide for me. For all their faults, my parentsprovided what was needed, of which were love and good values.      We moved a lot as I was growing up. I was in far moreschools throughout my k-12 years that I completed grades. I was bulliedincessantly through much of grade school and learned a lot from thatexperience, good and bad. I've been able to overcome a lot of anger andanimosity over the years and try to share my experiences in a way that helpsothers do the same. My failures have been my most successful teachers. I'vegrown to become successful in my career, marriage, and parenting in ways Inever would have imagined as a younger person. Through my podcast, I attempt toshare with others the tips and tools I've used to change the trajectory of mylife. Topics regularly include personal accountability, gratitude, civility,mindset, and so much more.      We cannot control everything that happens to us in life, orthe world in which we live, but we have the absolute responsibility asindividuals to control how we will react to it. Civility does not require thatwe force our opinions on others, demand like mindedness, or hate those withwhom we disagree, but simply to see the humanity in all people despite ourdifferences, whatever those differences may be.        -Common Man, Common Sense  -Creator & Host: Derate The Hate Podcast  =Braver Angels Volunteer  -Co-Chair: 2023 Braver Angels National Convention     About Wilk Wilkinson     Bettering the world one attitude at a time. We did notcreate the hate, but with your help, we can DERATE THE HATE… In a world filledwith divisiveness, frustration and lack of happiness, it's time we all start toget along. (even with those people with an opinion or mindset that differs fromour own) That all starts with each of us as individuals. We cannot necessarilycontrol everything we encounter within our day to day lives, or the environmentin which we live, but we certainly have the ability to control how we react toit. It all starts with gratitude and personal accountability.      Civility does not require that we force our opinions onothers, demand like mindedness, or hate those with whom we disagree, but simplyseeing the humanity in all people despite our differences, whatever they maybe.     Life is about choices. In most cases, being happy is achoice, so is being miserable. Misery and unhappiness often stem from an alwaysoffended mindset or what I call the perpetual victim mentality. Smiles and badmoods are contagious, so those who choose to be miserable often bring those aroundthem down, the converse is true with happiness. Choices always haveconsequences. Make good choices.      Take a listen and see if there is something here to help youin taking your part in turning down the hate. Welcome to the Derate The HatePodcast…     https://www.deratethehate.com/  https://www.facebook.com/DerateTheHate  https://www.instagram.com/derate_the_hate/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wilkinson-65517281/  https://twitter.com/DerateTheHate  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_UW0mPkC1abdpc_CMpGuw  

Paul Wilson is joined by Bruce Mallinson of Pittsburgh Power. Bruce details his beginnings with tinkering with Cummins diesel engines in the late 70s, how he grew a one-man operation into this massive empire known as Pittsburgh Power, and just how effective Max Mileage is and why it's one of the best things on the market for semis!

#103: Today we're chatting with Elissa Goodman, a Integrative Holistic Nutritionist. In this episode, we discuss: Elissa's Different Approach to Fighting CancerElissa's Journey with Plant Medicine & How It Can Be UsedAdrenal Fatigue & What's Causing ItThe Importance of Cleansing for Overall HealthSimple Tips on How To Improve Your HealthRESOURCES:This episode is sponsored by Elix Healing. Go to ElixHealing.com & take the Health Assessment today and get 20% off the first order of your personalized Cycle Balance formula with code BALANCED.To try Seed Synbiotic, use code ALYSIA15 or 15% off your first month. Check out the PurelyYou LibraryGrab your 21-Day FREE Trial of PurelyYouTo shop all things PurelyPope, Alysia's favorites, eBooks, Amazon, etc., click HERETo connect with Alysia, click HERETo stay up to date with #ThePurelyPodcast, click HERETo schedule a COMPLIMENTARY 1x1 Health Coaching Consultation with Alysia, click HERECONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Instagram:  @holisticbrittnutritionWebsite: https://linkin.bio/holisticbrittnutritionFor a chance to win a 1 month subscription to PurelyYou, rate, review & subscribe to the podcast + send a screenshot to assistant@purelypope.com. Thanks for being here, tune in every Thursday for new episodes! #ThePurelyPodcast

My guest today on E297 of #thePOZcast is Naveen Jain. Naveen's current ventures include Viome and Moon Express. As a serial entrepreneur, he previously founded InfoSpace, Intelius, and TalentWise. At Viome, Naveen's mission is to “make illness optional.” Viome has built an AI-driven platform that analyzes the interaction between food, our microbiome, and our human cells to develop precision nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. Moon Express is the only company globally with permission to harvest resources from the moon—developing the infrastructure to push humanity toward a true multi-planetary society.  In addition to his current moonshots, he is the Vice-Chairman of the Board at Singularity University, where he focuses on educating and inspiring leaders to utilize innovative technologies to address humanity's most significant challenges. He is also on the Board of the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that uses incentivized prize competition to push the limits of what's possible — to change the world for the better. Naveen's got a roster of past, present and likely future ventures with some pretty incredible impact, so I will dig into that and more on this jam-packed, value add episode. Check it out! For more on Naveen, please visit: https://naveenjain.com/ This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED®. The brand that took your balls to space is now launching them into the ultra-sphere, Introducing The Lawn Mower® 5.0 ULTRA. Featuring a new cutting-edge design and next-generation, dual SkinSafe™ Blade Heads for different shaves — it's pretty much a spaceship to take your boys downstairs to the next level. Join the 9 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with the BRAND NEW The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra by going to manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping with the code "POZCAST". #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers.  Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Please visit www.thePOZcast.com thanks!

Sit down (although I'm pretty sure he stood the whole time) with Phillip Muscarella, the champion of the 2023 Hybricon Games.  Dealing with competition anxiety, and operating from a place of gratitude and joy Coming into "hybrid" from a CrossFit background Differences and improvements from last year at the Hybricon Games Creating a balanced hybrid competition ("you can't call this a strength event if there's running in it") and seeing "creator bias" in event selection Bettering yourself and finding your fullest potential using sport The way a competition plays out doesn't represent you, or your total value, as a person.  "How big and strong can you be, but how fast can you still move?" Pushing the boundaries on both sides of the coin to find true human capability. The value of competition for development and growth Listen in and leave your thoughts!  Follow Phillip on IG at @pmuscky55 @officialsportacademy @hybricongames @thebattlebunker @completehumanperformance    

Episode 107 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by John Crist, Owner of D-Bat Nashville!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!About our guest: John Crist is the owner and operator of D-BAT Nashville. D-BAT is a franchise of baseball and softball training academies with about 140 stores open across 36 states, and the Nashville location is considered one of the best in the country. When he opened back in August of 2020, which was at the peak of Covid, he actually had the worst first quarter in the company's history in terms of revenue collected. But now he's in Year 3 and on pace to blow by the million-dollar mark, which is considered a status symbol in this business model.Prior to opening D-BAT, John was a sportswriter for about 15 years. He's been a daily beat reporter covering the Chicago Bears as well as the Florida State Seminoles. Most recently, he covered SEC football as the Senior Writer for the popular website Saturday Down South. He's been to half a dozen Super Bowls. He's been a half a dozen national championship games. He also used to vote for the Heisman Trophy. If there's a sports talk radio station somewhere in America, chances are he's been a guest talking football at some point.Originally born in Indianapolis, John has actually spent about half of his life in Chicago and remains a passionate fan of the Bears, White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks. He went to Florida State, and while he didn't have much of a career as a walk-on for the baseball team, he did manage to hit a home run off a future first-round draft pick. He relocated to Nashville about five years ago with his wife Andrea, son Conrad and daughter Jordan and is committed to being one of the biggest supporters of youth baseball and softball here in Music City.Follow and contact: Instagram @DBATNashvilleWebsite: DBATNashville.com  About Our Sponsors:Hitlab: We specialize in the creation, marketing, and promotion of Podcasts and other serial content. http://hitlabstudio.com/Team Hiter: Our mission is to protect our customers from financial hardship due to unforeseen illness or injury. Simply stated, we provide peace of mind in keeping the promise of financial protection afforded by our health coverages. https://teamhiter.com/RAC Financial has the integration of partner solutions that every business owner needs to be successful. They help make payment processing simple, secure, and reliable by using state-of-the-art tokenization standards that are required of all businesses. RAC Financial cares about you and your business, and they will do their very best to serve you. Your success is RAC Financial's success. They've processed over $3B annually in transactions in less than three years!Get a FREE RAC Financial Cost Savings Analysis for your business here: https://racsignup.com/?ref=nhiterSign Up To Be A RAC Financial Agent here: https://racsignup.com/agent-signup/Sign Up To Be A RAC Financial Affiliate here: https://racsignup.com/affiliate-signup/Learn more about RAC Financial in my interview with Cole Christian, COO of RAC Financial!     • Episode 58: Simpl...  'The Hitstreak' Sponsored by RAC FinancialIntro Produced by Jim McCarthyShow Music Produced by Charles Henry & Ace YoungSpecial Thanks to the Hitlab Creative Team

Do you know all the ways your city's land laws might be holding the future workforce back? To uncover a positive path towards change for you and your community, Alfred Fraijo Jr. is here, he's the Founder and Partner of the SOMOS Group– where he provides legal advice to clients pursuing innovative urban renewal projects in the inner city and other sectors with emerging markets. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Fraijo cover when land law comes into play, what it looks like, and the positive and negative effects it can have on the community. Together, they explore the pressing need for accessibility and inclusivity in the workforce and cover powerful new ideas and solutions to transform our current systems. Using Fraijo's advice, you'll learn how to make positive changes to the landscape for future generations to come.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Alfred Fraijo:  Visit www.somosgroup.org  Email: alfred@somosgroup.org  LinkedIn: @Alfred Fraijo Jr.   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business is always a high-risk endeavor, but success often lies in taking calculated risks and mitigating potential pitfalls.     One critical skill that every entrepreneur must master on this journey is effective delegation. Delegating is not an inherent trait; it's a skill that can be learned, but recognizing its importance is the first step to success.     The most successful entrepreneurs understand that they can't do it all alone without becoming the bottleneck in their business and have mastered the art of delegation. As an entrepreneur and vision carrier, learning and getting comfortable with entrusting tasks to capable individuals will allow you to focus on the strategic aspects of your business.     By breaking the bottleneck code through effective leadership, delegation, empowerment, and clear communication, you can navigate the complexities of business with greater efficiency and innovation.    Join the conversation with Rory Galvin as he shares his entrepreneurship journey, the art of delegating, communication, and effective leadership, and how he broke the entrepreneur bottleneck to grow his business.     Rory started his career in the corporate world and spent over 15 years working in various roles at Accenture, Bank of America, and Salesforce. In 2018, Rory founded Navirum, a high-growth Salesforce consulting company serving clients across the globe for which he is the CEO. Rory enjoys helping businesses reach their potential using digital technology. Outside of work, Rory is a dad and husband. He enjoys cooking, travel, reading, and all types of music. He vows to play the guitar properly one day!    Tune in!    Key Highlights From The Show  [01:04] Intro and a quick bio of the guest, Rory Galvin  [03:17] Why Rory left his company, Galvin Consulting Services, after two years  [08:30] The difference between Roy in 2010, 2018, and today   [10:08] Bettering yourself through skills, experience, and confidence building  [11:33] Rory's entrepreneurial itch and his experience following the leadership path  [13:12] Wearing so many hats and how they can make you a bottleneck in your business  [16:34] Why it's so difficult for entrepreneurs to relinquish control   [20:30] Effective leadership, taking ownership of your vision, and empowering your team  [25:23] Getting comfortable and learning how to delegate decision-making   [26:25] Navirum's big dream and their biggest challenge [31:18] What Rory has learned about himself from his entrepreneurship journey  [33:50] Rory's recommendations to entrepreneurs on “focusing on customer success.”  [37:24] How to reach out, connect, or learn more about Rory  [37:51] Ending the show    Notable Quote  ·        Starting a business is always high risk, and it's all about taking calculated risks and mitigating those risks.    ·        Every entrepreneur needs to know how to delegate effectively to grow.  ·        Delegating is a skill that can be learned, but you need to be aware of it before you can address it.  ·        The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who delegate.  ·        The hardest mistakes and things that happen in business are what we learn most from.     Connect With Rory Galvin  Website: https://navirum.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorygalvin/?originalSubdomain=ca      ----- How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Don't underestimate the bottleneck's impact. Take the Bottleneck Index and find out your bottleneck score now! 

The Derate The Hate Podcast: Preventing Polarization#hate #mindset #podcast #stopthehate #unity #personalaccountability Bettering the world one attitude at a time. We did not create the hate, but with your help, we can DERATE THE HATE… In a world filled with divisiveness, frustration and lack of happiness, it's time we all start to get along. (even with those people with an opinion or mindset that differs from our own) That all starts with each of us as individuals. We cannot necessarily control everything we encounter within our day to day lives, or the environment in which we live, but we certainly have the ability to control how we react to it. It all starts with gratitude and personal accountability. Website: https://deratethehate.com/https://braverangels.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derate_the_hate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerateTheHateLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wilkinson-65517281/X: https://twitter.com/DerateTheHateYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_UW0mPkC1abdpc_CMpGuwThanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteAnd Now!!! The Bandmates' club, Supporters of the channel: Matthew Arrowood Host of The ONLY Brocast podcast:https://youtube.com/channel/UCsfv1wWu3oUg42I2nOtnMTADon Hahn of In the Margins: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheMarginsBukas Siguro: https://www.youtube.com/c/BukasS%C4%ABgur%C3%B8Will Scoville of Ranch Rehab DIY: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchRehabDrew Lee Nicholas of DN-TV:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TVqL9mn6NzPkXOLOZSX-AJeep Talk ShowThe Jeep Talk Show is about Jeeps by Jeep owners. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

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We have so many downloads on where to start and how to begin improving your marriage. You can enhance your relationship no matter your current experience. The question is, where do I begin, for that matter the question sometimes is also why? Why don't I leave well enough alone? Heck, that sort of makes sense. I would submit this concept; Life is a gift, life is short, the memories and connections you make will be your legacy. It is with that mindset that I approach my life and marriage and seek to deepen my relationships. As you evolve your needs evolve, its through this intentional approach that can make all the difference.This process will facilitate filling your spouses love tank, a full tank means a full heart and from the heart your spouse will overflow with connection ( that's a good thing) That can be difficult to see when you are in a contentious place in your relationship. This episode gives you steps to better understand how to create a path to that connection. Check in with your feedback! quincy@mvsmpodcast.comCheck out Quincymoran.com for more!

Just because you love yourself doesn't mean there's no room for change! Hannah is sharing her biggest lesson on how she has learned to balance self-love and self-improvement in her growth journey. When you continue to grow and harness that self-love, it's amazing what can come out of it. The fine tuning with learning your deeply rooted goals and fears and how you can learn to conquer them is a powerful lesson we're getting to the heart of today.---Hannah's Captivation : Tate's Bake Shop CookiesEmily's Captivation: Baccarat Rouge 540---Welcome to The Gal's Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals. Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com---FOLLOW US!Instagram: @thegalsguidepodSecret Facebook Group: The Gal ScoutsEmily: @emilyaleeceHannah: @hannahadamsmillerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bettering Ourselves W/ Dave Danna Especially Johnsy The Dude Network Dave Danna started off his weight loss journey as being falsely called a chunky homeless person, however they were wrong. He was not homeless at all but chunky yes. As his weight scale(s) said ERR he still said enough was enough and he hit Planet Fitness literally running. Not only did he do that he started documenting the journey and committed to the lifestyle change. One year and thousands of followers later Dave is absolutely crushing it and inspiring the masses. He even has got the attention of Arnold and he tells us all about it. We also give Dave some healthy foodie advice! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedudenetwork/support

In this Father's Day-inspired episode, Kevin Seldon, host of the DILF (Dad I'd Like to Friend) Podcast, is here to share his journey of navigating infertility, bonding with his baby, staying at home for a year, and working on himself.He shares insight into creating more equal parenting partnerships by prioritizing opportunities for each partner to establish their own way, holding weekly business meetings, and also having time to reset.Tune in for a breakdown on how he became a maternal gatekeeper, what he's realized after countless interviews on his own platform, and how we can shift the dynamic of mom VS. dad to everyone getting the support they need and deserve so our kids thrive too.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Why it's so important to support BOTH parents postpartumUpdating the idea of co-parenting to being "co-pilots" utilizing principles, trust, and empowering your partnerHow to identify and stop maternal gatekeeping in its tracksDON'T MISS-How to implement the concept of a "Freedom Shift"Ways to "pick your battles" in your relationship// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Blog Post: Surviving Infertility (a father's journey)// CONNECT WITH KEVIN SELDON //Podcast - Dad I'd Like to FriendSurvey - survey.dadidliketofriend.comMerch - https://shop.dadidliketofriend.com  promo code: MOMLOVE I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Schedule your FREE Consultation: wholeheartedly.as.me/callSupport the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Drug development is an extremely expensive endeavor, in large part because of the 96% failure rate of clinical drug trials. However, the new frontier of medicine has arrived, and Sean McClain and Joshua Meier (respectively the Founder/CEO and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer of Absci) are leading the charge. Absci is a public company harnessing generative AI to create more effective medicines faster and less expensively. During this episode, Sean and Joshua explain how their pooled approach to antibody production works, why they focus so heavily on data, the metrics they use to evaluate their models, and why they are certain that personalized medicine is going to be a reality in the future. There are countless possible mashups of AI and drug discovery, and Absci attempts to bring an innovative approach to biologics to positively impact human health! “We're not just developing AI within biologic drug discovery for the sake of it. We're really wanting to utilize this to be able to discover new biology.” — @SeanRMcClain Key Points From This Episode: Sean's original idea behind the founding of Absci and how it has evolved into what it is today. How Absci is making the process of drug creation much more efficient. The career path that led Josh to Absci. How antibodies are currently produced. The most important aspects to consider when developing an antibody. A high-level overview of how Absci generates data. The number of AI-generated designs that Absci can validate in any given week. Metrics that Absci uses to evaluate their models. What humanization is in the context of antibody design. Understanding Absci's naturalness model. A common problem in the AI field. The potential for collaboration with Big Pharma. How the models Absci is developing can be applied in different contexts. Sean and Joshua's thoughts on what the future of medicine is going to look like. How AI is likely to change the way we approach scientific and technological developments.

“Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live.”-  Marcus Aurelius / improving the world and improving oneself are not diametrically opposed to each other / seek the commonality, not the difference / Although Bharata's compassion seemed noble, it was really all about him / the Vedic cultures stages of life / rationalization is intelligence in service of the false ego / the Bhagavatam is right again! SB 5.8.9-14

Coming in hot with a sneak peek of the premium podcast content! We're tackling some tough social issues with these exclusive bonus episodes in the hope of having conversations that will be enlightening and sobering, but also encouraging. Our mission in these conversations is to advance respectful dialogue around hard issues, while looking toward how we can all build a world that we want to hand down to the next generations. And so continuing in this vein, we wanted to get a politicians' 1000 foot view of these issues, how to sort them out, what feels hopeful and what is our role to play. Former US Representative Beto O'Rourke is here with us to talk about all of these things, but in particular, voter's rights. Whether you're affiliated with a party at all, I think we can all agree that voting is the right of the American citizen. He walks us through a history of voting, what some of the hurdles have been for all to be able to vote in the past and the present, and how we can better this situation with our voices and our votes.  * * * Thank you to our sponsors! Feed These People | Pre-order Jen's new cookbook and get free extra recipes, cooking videos, and more at jenhatmaker.com/feedthesepeople. Book is on shelves Oct 18, 2022.  All the Dish Tour | Jen is going on tour! Find your city and get your tickets at jenhatmaker.com.    Thought-Provoking Quotes “It's just so important [to acknowledge] just how extraordinarily exceptional our form of government is. In the whole of human history, very, very few people on the planet have ever pulled off anything close to a democracy. And even today, though there are more democratic countries than have ever existed before in the history of the world, it's not easy. And most of the planet does not live under free and fair elections.” Beto O' Rourke “In 1965, the first Texas president, Lyndon Baines Johnson, signed into law the Voting Rights Act, which really for the first time since Reconstruction, allows everyone to participate in the franchise, regardless of race or ethnicity or country of national origin. It's really a beautiful moment. It was an important achievement and milestone, but none of these victories are final. You've always got to keep fighting because the forces that are fighting against democracy, they never rest. “ - Beto O' Rourke “The more power you get, the more power hungry you are. And I don't think any human or any party is immune to that. The beauty of our country is you have all these checks and balances and these laws that are supposed to protect democracy. And we really have an opportunity that few generations get to fight for and restore this democracy. So voting is super important, of course.” - Beto O' Rourke “We all need to know that we have a role to play. There's something that we can do. We're not merely witnesses or bystanders or on the sidelines. We're in this. And getting registered to vote, that puts you in this.” - Beto O' Rourke   Guest's LinksBeto's website Beto's Instagram Beto's Facebook Beto's Twitter   Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBeto's book   Connect with Jen!Jen's website Jen's Instagram Jen's Twitter Jen's Facebook Jen's YouTube