Podcasts about Central Florida

This week on Openly Outspoken, I sit down with Kay Rawlins on Episode 52 of Openly Outspoken.  We chat about how Kay Rawlins moved over to the U.S from England to start a Major League Soccer team right in the heart of Orlando and the impact of mixing sports/politics.About Kay Rawlins: Founder and minority owner of Orlando City Soccer Club; Senior VP of Community Relations; President of the Foundation. Speaking engagements on behalf of the Club, community outreach, sending players to schools and youth groups and encouraging staff and fans to join community projects. Board member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Cannonball Kids cancer, Central Florida Foundation, 4 Rivers Foundation, Commission on Homelessness, Florida Sports Foundation, WISE Greater Orlando; All Women Empowered, Advisory Committee of the US Global Leadership Coalition. OBJ 2016 Businesswoman of the Year, gave a talk at TEDx Orlando 2017 and awarded Corporate Ally of the Year 2019 by the Pride Chamber.Mother of 4, grandmother of 3!Connect with Kay Rawlins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-rawlins-b671421a6/Openly Outspoken with Jeremy Adams is a podcast for authentic discussions on current events, business, politics, science, and more with some of the world's best and brightest thought leaders. Jeremy's primary inspiration to start the podcast was to be able to have meaningful conversations with people whose viewpoints he may or may not agree with. One of the greatest things about current civilization is the fact we are so different and have so many different perspectives. With a focus on growth and learning, rather than just being right, the world will be a much better place. New episodes are available every Friday on Facebook, YouTube and your favorite podcast player at 11AM EST/8AM PST. To subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player, visit: http://openlyoutspoken.com To subscribe and watch full episodes on Youtube, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeV_4fKex4yOwO8fh_EMP4g To learn more about Jeremy Adams, visit: http://jeremycadams.com And to connect with Jeremy on social media, please see the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjeremycadams Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrjeremycadams Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjeremycadams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjeremycadams SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN!

The boys are back!!! Saying goodbye to an old friend, Pre-sale for star wars hotel? Shreck gone? 20 things you didn't know about Orlando! join us!!! 

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Anger about face masks turns Central Florida school board meetings into tense affairs (:45) Brightline revamps intercity rail with speedy nose, elegant seats, no coach class (5:39)

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Luke Hetrick with Spectrum Sports 360 on News 13 in Orlando to get his thoughts on who are the real contender teams for High School Football in Central Florida, is Georgia currently the best team in college football and how Luke had a blast a couple weeks ago at Orlando Magic Media Day.  Listen to The Mark Moses Show weekday afternoons from 3-6 pm on Sports Radio 1560 The Fan & Sportsradio1560.com Follow him on social media @markmosesshow

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Dinosaur poop, drones and butler are among unusual things insured in Florida (:49) Fresh Air Florida: Chuluota Wilderness Area (6:18) Week 8: High School football roundup with J.C. Carnahan (8:03) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby's International Realty (11:13)

The 83rd episode of the VSC Podcast is out! Join Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell who sits down with Orlando VA Healthcare System's Keri Griffin and VSC LGBTQ+ Advocate Kevin to chat about the history of Don't Ask Don't Tell, LGBTQ+ Veterans, and how the OVAHCS and the VSC can help support LGBTQ+ Veteran Survivors. Keri Griffin uses she/her pronouns and is an LCSW and CAP who has been working at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) for 16 years. Keri has worked in both the substance use disorder clinic and the mental health clinic, in the last 11 years she has also had the collateral duties of being the Orlando VA LGBTQ+ special emphasis program manager and veteran care coordinator. Just recently Keri was able to get approved a full-time LGBTQ+ veteran care program coordinator position at the Orlando VA for all 9 of their Central Florida healthcare sites. Keri is very passionate about ensuring that LGBTQ+ veterans get the best whole health care possible and are treated with dignity and respect. Kevin Fox uses he/him pronouns and is a Victim advocate in an adjunct position with the VSC and Zebra Coalition serving survivors in the LGBTQ+ Community. Kevin worked as a high school teacher while receiving his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. His passion when working with clients is to help them increase their resilience and satisfaction with their everyday lives; he seeks to help clients increase their meaning from life and live more authentically and honestly. You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/1fGJxJmm3Qw You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma. ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

Jeff Allen has been the Director of Sports Medicine with the University of Alabama since 2007. During his time at Alabama as their head Athletic Trainer, he's been a part of six national championships and is considered one of the most respected athletic trainers in the country.  Prior to this time with the Crimson Tide, Allen served as the head athletic trainer at Tennessee-Chattanooga and Central Florida.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Jeff about his journey to Alabama, why Nick Saban believed in him, how playing football helped guide him to becoming an athletic trainer and why his faith is crucial to the way he does his job and lives his life.  --- Receive our 10-day Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here.

Terrance Ruth sits down with Andy this week on the podcast to talk bout his campaign to be Raleigh's next Mayor and his faith journey. About Terrance Ruth I was born into a military family and a family of faith. My father was in the Navy, my mother in the Army. They raised me and my five siblings to have a strong moral code and to live by it every day. Since childhood, I have followed my parents' example, striving to care for the least among us and to serve them with respect and purpose. As military families do, we moved a lot when I was young. I was born in Texas, grew up in Florida, and went to college in Florida, earning a doctorate at the University of Central Florida. I moved to Raleigh in 2010 to work as a public school teacher and later as principal of an alternative school in Holly Springs. I met my wife Kiara in Raleigh. We love Raleigh, and we've made it our home. My family, Kiara and Miles, are with me, and we're excited about this journey! Now we need your help. Please take a look at my website, TRuth for Raleigh, and join me as we move forward together. The Winter Faith Podcast creates conversations on God, grief, and emotional growth. Birthed by Andrew Frazier in 2017. Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Support the show on Patreon. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Podcast artwork by Sarah Dolislager. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winterfaithpod/message

53. Kyle Coon - Accessible Voices “There's always a path forward. There's never a wall that you come to and it's just impossible to get through. If you can't go straight through, the obstacle or barrier in your way, then there's a way around it, or maybe, you just have to climb up and over it."    Guest Info: Kyle Coon lost his sight at the age of six  after a battle with Retinoblastoma—cancer of the eye. However, not having sight has not stopped him from pursuing vision. Since then he has become a competitive rock climber, downhill skier, runner and triathlete. As a young child, Kyle was shown how to embrace his adversity by world-class blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer who encouraged him to live life to the fullest. Kyle took Weihenmayer's advice to heart and began pursuing a life of adventure. In 2006, he hiked the Ankascocha Trail into Machu Picchu. In 2007, he summited Mt. Kilimanjaro at the age of 15. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Communication, he became an endurance athlete competing in numerous marathons and triathlons. In 2018, he was a member of the first team of tandem cyclists with all blind or visually impaired stokers (person on the back of a tandem bike) to complete Race Across America—the world's toughest bicycle race—racing from Oceanside, Calif to Annapolis, Md in seven days 15 hours. Later in 2018, at Ironman Arizona, Kyle became the first totally blind person to complete an Ironman branded Triathlon (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, 26.2 mi run) in under 11 hours. He continues to push himself physically and mentally as he now pursues his goal of representing the USA at the 2020 Paralympics in the sport of Triathlon. As a young man, Kyle has spoken to major organizations about his adversity and triumphs including various Rotary Clubs in Florida and Taiwan, the International Association of Refrigerated Warehousing, and The American Cancer Society. He has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and in Backpacker and Triathlete magazines. Losing sight has only served as a base for Kyle's ability to master his ambitions despite his inability to see them. Inspiring those with similar challenges and sharing a few laughs along the way has become his trademark. Drawing upon his experiences as a totally blind person and adventure athlete, he demonstrates the importance of vision, commitment and courage to pursuing an “Eyeronvision” and embracing the adversity along our life's journey. While he wasn't the first blind person to climb a mountain, run a marathon or compete in a triathlon, his goal is to be one of the best and ensure he isn't the last.   Favorite Quote: "Make good choices." — Ann Marie Coon "It's our attitude that allows us to learn from mistakes and that in turn enables one to be great beyond imagination." — Steve Coon R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Accomplishing can feel like a "false summit". Achieve your goal. Enjoy the view. Set your sights on the next one to stay motivated. We all can have vision that isn't quantified by sight. Honor your vision. Embrace it. Be relentless in pursuit of your vision. Prioritize and give your best energy to the actions that lead you toward the realization of it. Make good choices. Make good choices. What are you willing to stop doing? What are will you start doing? What will you continue doing?  Resources: KyleCoon.com Kyle on Facebook (KyleCoonSpeaks) Kyle on Twitter (@Kyle_Coon) Kyle on Instagram (@EyeronKyle) "Discovering a Life Without Limits" by Kyle Coon Team USA - Kyle Coon NoBarriersUSA.org JAN - Job Accommodation Network NoBarriersUSA.org Kyle's profile on TeamUSA.org Kyle's Interview in Trail Runner Magazine Kyle on USA Today - "Athletes with visual impairments, blindness bike across America to inspire others" Orlando Sentinel - "Blind triathlete from Orlando prepares for first Ironman" Kyle's Interview with Orlando Sentinel Central Florida's News13's - "Blind climber inspires others to overcome obstacles" ABC Nightline's story on "Global Explorer's Leading the Way Program" ABC World News' "Person of the Week - Erik Weihenmayer" (leader of Kyle's first international hiking trip) Denver's 9 News - "Blind Colorado athlete sets Ironman record" Credits: Kyle Coon, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

Join Dan and James as they discuss tribal spell casters (witch doctors and shamans) in first edition AD&D. BONUS- This episode also has the lost opening of the show that the original Youtube stream did not have. LINKS – Grogcon convention – www.grogcon.comCentral Florida Grognard’s Guild – https://www.meetup.com/Central-Florida-1st-Edition-AD-D-Grognards-Guild GROGTALK posts episodes every week and isRead More

In 2014, Dr. Kristy Sumner coupled her passion for travel, history and the paranormal when she formed Soul Sisters Paranormal, an all-female team, made up of Sumner, her two sisters and two friends. As a team of 5 investigators, Soul Sisters Paranormal traveled to some of the most historic and, reportedly, haunted location in the U.S. in an attempt to determine for themselves if spirit activity does exist and to highlight the rich history of each location The team traveled to and investigated at numerous US locations, including: the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (WV), The Lizzie Borden House (MA), the Villisca Ax Murder House (IA), the St. Augustine Lighthouse (FL), Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary (TN) and many others. In 2020, Soul Sisters Paranormal moved to a two-investigator format, with only Kristy and her twin sister, Dr. Jenny Sumner, conducting the paranormal investigations. As a two-person team, they have investigated at the Attala County Jail (MS), the Old Southern Funeral Home (MS), the Grand Old Lady Hotel (NC), and the Hamilton County Jail (FL). Prior to forming Soul Sister Paranormal, Kristy, who holds a PhD in Public Affairs with an emphasis on Criminal Justice, was a senior director for a Registered Traveler company focused on biometric clearances for the traveling public, she was a senior consultant for a biometric credentialing company, and she was college professor at Metro State College of Denver and the University of Central Florida. Jenny, who also holds a PhD in Public Affairs, is currently a director at the University of Central Florida.For more information visit: www.soulsistersparanormal.com Further, Kristy, founder of Soul Sisters Paranormal, and Miranda, founder of Ghost Biker Explorations, have joined forces to form a new business called "History, Highways, and Haunts, LLC". This business will operate out of the Historic Scott County Jail in Huntsville, TN, and will include a museum, ghost walks, ghost tours, and paranormal investigations. For more information, please visit www.HistoricScottCoJail.com​In this episode we discuss:* Kristy's interest in History and the drive behind becoming a paranormal investigator* Equipment used* If she really believes in ghosts* Her thoughts on the afterlife* Can you be a religious person and still believe in ghosts?* What ARE ghosts exactly? How do they get stuck here?And so much more!

This week is Orlando Pride!! And on the 82nd episode of the VSC Podcast, Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sits down with Bliss Care's Ace Davis and VSC LGBTQ+ Advocate Kevin to chat about Pronouns and Terms, the amazing services Bliss Cares provides, and ways we can all be better allies to the LGBTQ+ community. Ace Davis uses he/him pronouns and is a 29-year-old transsexual man who grew up in Maryland. He is currently living in Orlando by way of Philadelphia. Ace is so proud to be able to work in the LGBTQ community and is grateful that he can share the knowledge he has gained throughout his transition Kevin Fox uses he/him pronouns and is a Victim advocate in an adjunct position with the VSC and Zebra Coalition serving survivors in the LGBTQ+ Community. Kevin worked as a high school teacher while receiving his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. His passion when working with clients is to help them increase their resilience and satisfaction with their everyday lives; he seeks to help clients increase their meaning from life and live more authentically and honestly. You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/C_VZOL8YNYQ You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma. ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

At the moment, Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie is still missing, but what has made the social media rounds is the term "missing white woman syndrome" where the majority of the media does mass coverage if a pretty, white, well-to-do woman goes missing.   Is there such a thing? Is it like a feeding frenzy, where one news outlet talks about it, so then other news outlets feel compelled to cover it, and pretty soon, everyone is on board because the worst thing that can happen in the eyes of your news director is that you're not covering “The Big Story.”    We're taking a deep dive with this week's guest, Dr. Kim Anderson, professor at the University of Central Florida's School of Social Work.   About This Podcast   Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don't capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.

Seth Funderburg is the man behind Black Matter Training. He coaches a group of runners in the Central Florida area and is himself one of the area's top runners. Seth is also a movement specialist with a background in personal training. This helps him assess his runners' movement patterns (form and flow) and prescribe corrective exercises that will improve their functional strength. We talk about running, coaching, and how he trains his athletes.To get in touch with Seth:seth@blackmattertraining.com@run__bmtblackmattertraining.comTo get in touch with me:jonathanmederos@hotmail.com305-753-4017@steadfast_runningsteadfastrunning.weebly.com

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. Casselberry buys founder's historic home for future park, event center (:45) Fall is for foodies: 3 tasty options for seasonal sampling in Central Florida (4:46)

Shifting in Real Estate or as Jen likes to say, "PIVOT!"   Noah Harris is a pro when it comes to shifting in this ever-changing real estate industry.  He and his wife, Christy, love to find those "unique" properties that others would shy away from.  In this episode, Noah shares a past project that came with THREE separate houses that he has turned into some serious cash-flowing assets.  When he first bought this property, Noah's intention was to put some long-term renters in there.  As the industry shifted, so did Noah.  During the pandemic, he positioned his business to grow providing increasing profits while others were struggling.  You don't want to this episode!   Noah Harris and his wife Christy reside in Columbia, SC.  Noah is a real estate investor.  He's spoken all over the U.S. on the topic of real estate investing.  Noah studied finance at the University of Central Florida with a concentration in real estate.  For the past 15 years, he has worked with some of the brightest real estate minds in the country.     Instagram @vive_realestate facebook.com/thenoahharris www.southernhousesnow.com

Beauty Boss Chats: Will drop bi-week on Fridays. Beauty, Gossip, Trends, and more. Today's chat is with Hollie K. She's a licensed esthetician, professional makeup artist, and educator based in the Central Florida area. She has merged her passion for the beauty industry and education as the lead instructor at Elise Esthetics Institute and through her podcast, Kaye Convos where she shares lessons learned educates, and motivates others. “Support this podcast with small monthly donations to help keep this podcast going.” --> https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support Support the podcast with your T-Shirt purchase. --> https://beautybusinessnetwork.com/ Join the free Beauty Business Accelerator Into Session: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kmUBAwGFqt8A4B20Q9nxjV1-qsWhU3U9/view?usp=sharing Connect with Brandi: https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc https://businessbeautynetwork.vipmembervault.com/ Get Your Free Ebook- Affirmations For Beauty Pros: https://mailchi.mp/xquisitelooks/affirmation-e-book-freebie Connect with Hollie: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_holliek/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HollieKayeMUA/ Website www.holliek.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support

Welcome to the Sing Second Sports Podcast--a weekly pod for Navy fans by Navy fans. On this episode we are joined by Bill Wagner of the Annapolis Capital to discuss the Saturday matchup against a very tough UCF football team. We are also joined by special guest Nicolas Klock, the senior golfer who drained a short putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to give the Navy Men's Golf team a big win in the Star Match Sunday at the renovated Naval Academy Golf Course. We also chat with Golf Coach Pat Owen about the big win. Ava Marie from WBAL TV 11 gives us a weather report...and we make predictions. Find us Saturday from 1130 to 1230 at the Graduate Hotel for our pregame show and guest picker extravaganza. Share feedback on Twitter @wesingsecond...slide into our DMs or tweet at us directly. BEAT ARMY!

I met Nick Chandler through creating outdoors content and through hunting local public lands here in Central Florida. We are sitting down to have a few cold ones and discuss a successful hunt that he had here recently in the Sunshine State. I hope you enjoy!To follow us on social media:www.youtube.com/huntfishfloridawww.instagram.com/huntfishfloridawww.facebook.com/huntfishflorida

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Florida's mask mandate fight: State board to consider action against Orange, 10 other districts (:47) J.C. Carnahan previews Week 6 of high school football in Central Florida (3:39) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby's International Realty (8:00)

On the 81st episode of the VSC Podcast, Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sits down with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Margot Logan and Allie Sone to chat about the services Forever Families provides to mothers and the many options survivors have when it comes to pregnancy. Margot Logan uses she/her pronouns and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 35 years. She has extensive experience working with individuals and families, including those with chronic medical and/ or mental health issues, teen parents, and those involved in the child welfare system and also has over 20 years of experience in the adoption field, writing home studies, working with birth and adoptive parents, and conceptualizing and facilitating a monthly adoptive parent support group. In 2004, Mrs. Logan established Forever Families Adoption Services and A Better Life Counseling Services. Allie Stone uses she/her pronouns, is originally from South Florida and is a recent graduate earning her Master's Degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Allie has a passion for mental health counseling and works with all age groups, children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in relational issues, self esteem, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/RI0otKqmAAI You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma. ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

Today on the Firepreneurs Podcast, we have a special guest! Firepreneur Rick Segrest, a 35-year career firefighter gets on the podcast with Bennett and discusses some of the highlights from his long career serving the Central Florida community!     From driving a tanker for the 1st time, to designing and developing a fitness training facility for firefighters and law enforcement officers, Rick and Bennett look back at the wins and losses throughout Rick's long career.     Rick is also an entrepreneur. He is the Co-owner/Co-Founder of Firesled Fitness. With his emphasis on realistic training Rick developed the Firesled, Punisher, and Laddermill to keep firefighters at their physical peak! Please check Firesled Fitness and Rick on the web, on Facebook, on Instagram, or on YouTube.    As always thank you for listening!

It's been almost 20 years since the tragic Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, February 2003, to be exact.    It was the second shuttle disaster for NASA, of course, the first being Challenger in January 1986.    In both instances, the review of procedures and cultures brought about significant change. Following Columbia, NASA brought on Dr. Phillip Meade to lead the organizational culture, and he brought upon his colleague, Dr. Laura Gallaher, to assist him in his efforts.    They've written a new book, “The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture,” and they join us this week on Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite.   IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Laura Gallaher's Twitter: @drlauragallaher   ABOUT THE SHOW Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don't capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.

Please join us in welcoming today's guest, Danna Olivo, business growth strategist and the CEO and Founder of MarketAtomy. Danna's passion is working with small, first-stage entrepreneurs to ensure that they start out on the right foot and stay on the path to financial freedom. She is known as the ‘business birthing specialist' because she understands the intricacies involved in not only starting but running a successful business, with her efforts extending beyond the initial strategic planning process and into the implementation and monitoring phase. As you likely already know, listeners, having an expert walk alongside you through implementation and monitoring can make all the difference!Danna recently launched the MarketAtomy Academy, the first e-learning environment specifically developed for small and micro businesses, which you will hear more about in today's episode. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida's College of Business and she holds degrees in both marketing and management information systems. Danna has more than 40 years of strategic planning experience to offer in business structures, marketing, and business development, both nationally and internationally, and she is also a sought-after public speaker and a bestselling author, having published five books, the latest of which is titled Social or Sociopathic.In this episode, Danna reflects on the impact of COVID on small and micro businesses, and you'll learn more about her five-phase business strategy approach and three-phase annual planning approach, as well as the importance of leveraging the gig economy and thinking strategically as we adapt to a post-COVID economy. For all this and more, tune in today!What you'll learn about in this episode:An introduction to Danna Olivo, her time in Brazil, and the origins of MarketAtomy.How she got into the architectural, engineering, and construction management industry.How Danna benefitted from her decision to return to school and get her degrees.The MarketAtomy avatar: micro businesses with less than 10 employees.Danna reflects on the impact that COVID has had on these micro businesses.How making a positive impact on the number of failed businesses will positively impact not only business owners, but their families too.Why small business owners need to keep up with rapidly expanding virtual environments.Learn about the five-phase MarketAtomy Academy approach to business growth strategy.How Danna works with micro businesses to build annual planning programs in three phases.The importance of digital marketing in a virtual economy, coupled with strategic planning.Learn about the Business Health Check Assessment that Danna is developing.Some of the topics that listeners can expect on her podcast, Charged Up Studio.How Danna leverages the gig economy, including hiring interns from the school system.The benefits of working with younger interns who are savvy with digital marketing.Find out what Danna means when she says that business owners suffer from ‘OPA' when they wear too many hats.Why it's critical that businesses think strategically about adapting to a post-COVID economy.

We are obsessed with Mika Altidor and her dreams.  Mika's story is one of how being vegan changed her life.  Being vegan saved her life.  Mika turned her pain into her purpose and is launching her dream of a brick-and-mortar eatery that serves up delicious vegan cuisine for vegans AND non-vegans alike.   Mika has seen the depths of fear, but conquered her fear and is celebrating her grand opening of VM Bakery + Catering in Winter Haven, Florida! (Central Florida).  Let us celebrate coach Mika and her fight for her dream! Check out her website and all her delicious sweet and savory treats here! Home | Victor & Mika's Bakery Vegan Food. Real Good. (victormikabakery.com)https://www.victormikabakery.com/ Learn more about your Obsessed Girls Here! https://linktr.ee/crownandcompassgirls  

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Join us as we talk employee recruitment and retention with Colene Rogers, talent management expert and author of Retention: Key Mindsets that Retain Top Talent.As a human capital consultant, Colene dispenses practical, proven, easy-to-implement practices and strategies to help you improve employee satisfaction which leads to higher productivity, lower turnover and a stronger bottom line!MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:Colene RogersThe Talent KeeperColene Rogers is a speaker, executive coach and talent management expert with over 20 years' experience in human resources and consulting. During this time, she has helped organizations grow and develop their most important asset: people. As a Senior Certified HR Professional, specializing in talent acquisition and management, Colene helps organizations to effectively recruit and manage top talent, increase employee engagement, improve critical communication and limit the high cost of turnover.Colene identifies turnover as not just an issue, but “the issue” facing all organizations. For how well you retain your employees influences every other facet of your business. Colene's fresh take on this most important topic has made her a highly sought-after keynote speaker and consultant. Her new book, Retention: Key Mindsets that Retain Top Talent, released in May 2020 and is a great leadership training tool.Colene is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with degrees in Organizational Communication and Public Speaking. She has worked for Walt Disney World Entertainment, Hyatt Hotel Sales, and as an HR professional in nonprofit, private and state government.Colene is a professional speaker of the National Speakers Association; a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell Team; a certified trainer for Vital Smarts Crucial Conversations; a senior certified HR professional (SHRM-SCP) and a certified professional in human resources (PHR).Find out more at www.colenerogers.com.

Today on the Firepreneurs Podcast, we have a special guest! Firepreneur Rick Segrest, a 35-year career firefighter gets on the podcast with Bennett and discusses some of the highlights from his long career serving the Central Florida community!    From driving a tanker for the 1st time, to designing and developing a fitness training facility for firefighters and law enforcement officers, Rick and Bennett look back at the wins and losses throughout Rick's long career.    Rick is also an entrepreneur. He is the Co-owner/Co-Founder of Firesled Fitness. With his emphasis on realistic training Rick developed the Firesled, Punisher, and Laddermill to keep firefighters at their physical peak! Please check Firesled Fitness and Rick on the web, on Facebook, on Instagram, or on YouTube.    As always thank you for listening!

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. Central Florida hospitals champion COVID-19 shot, but even some health care workers resist (:43) Impossible is easy: Housemade veggie burgers in Orlando (4:22)

George Roberts talks about his interesting background as a bio-scientist and then moved on to computer science, then to construction, and then syndication. His love for business has led him down to different paths. Now, he's doing what he loves most – the real estate business.George had a small beginning, but he has become very successful. In this episode, he's going to share with us how he did it and what he and his team are doing as they continue to expand their business. George is a principal at Horizon Multifamily which is focused on value-add opportunities in Central Florida.

Jack is off! Rauce is back! Brendan O' Connor tells us all the events Central Florida has to offer. Colbert Court with some of the best advice you can find FOR FREE. We sample some of the Desserts for our Best of Dessert Challenge Oct 2nd. Rauce breaks down the seedy underbelly of Hobby Lobby. Jim talks about the new Web Telescope that 100x stronger than the Hubble Telescope....like woah man...woah

Understanding the effects trauma can have on someone is important, knowing that healing and growth after trauma also happen is equally important! On the 80th episode of the VSC Podcast, Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sits down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Helen Keeling-Neal and VSC lead therapist Brandi Godbee to chat about hope and growth after trauma, resiliency, and the ripple effects of healing. Helen Keeling-Neal uses she/her pronouns and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Winter Park, Florida. Helen is known for her ability to create safety for individuals, families and couples so they can connect with and share the most vulnerable parts of themselves, while being supported in an environment of respect and loving kindness. Helen uses an internal/external systems approach to healing, believing change happens in relationship with self, and others, in a safe space. Brandi Godbee uses she/her pronouns, is the lead therapist at the VSC, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She is trained in EMDR and is a certified clinical trauma professional. Brandi has been advocating for sexual trauma survivors through VSC since 2012 and supports every person's right to peace and freedom in their lives. You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/bJZr7bTfEEI You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma. ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

Do you feel trapped and out of ideas on how to build your real estate empire?Are you looking for hints and tips to reach your goals? Then, you're in the right place as David Olds uncovers the secrets and tricks to growing your real estate investing portfolio. Never miss this episode to learn more!Key Takeaways To Listen ForChallenges and opportunities in real estate The importance of building a great network and joining mastermindsSeller financing: What it is and how it worksRecruiting people to scale up your business Barriers and obstacles to growing your portfolioStrategies to manage rental propertiesAbout David OldsDavid Olds is a full-time real estate investor based out of Chattanooga, TN. He started investing back in 2002 when he and his wife bought their first home that was unknowingly a foreclosure. After flipping that property for 50k they discovered the world of real estate investing and went on to do numerous flips in Central Florida before the crash in 2008/9. Struggling to find deals, they relocated to Chattanooga, TN to work a new market and there through hard work and sheer determination became the dominant wholesalers in the region. Along the way he accumulated over 70 rental properties and continued to flip, mastering not only wholesaling but property management as well as raising private money. Now David is a sought-after speaker and coach who has a thriving nationwide wholesale company and continues to grow his rental portfolio while teaching the next generation of investors the tips and secrets that they need to rapidly grow their business and get to their desired income level & lifestyle.Connect with DavidInstagram: @davidoldsreiYoutube: David Olds REIEmail: david@nplrei.comTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams

09/22/21 - In this episode, the panel discusses what's currently going on with new builds in Orlando this season. A lot has changed since the last time the Moving to Orlando team has discussed new builds, and they share some of the areas you might want to look at for your new home. For more information on moving to the Orlando area, neighborhoods, and more, visit https://www.MovingtoOrlando.com Contact us - https://movingtoorlando.com/contact-us-2/ Drake Shadwell - Realtor® Email: Drake@MovingToOrlando.com Ruben Colon - Realtor® Email: Ruben@MovingToOrlando.com Join the Moving to Orlando Facebook group today for endless information, tips, and advice on moving to Central Florida! https://www.facebook.com/groups/MovingtotheMagic/

With all going on during the pandemic — there was no slow go in the housing market. People went on a shopping spree. Offering thousands of dollars above the asking price — perks for home sellers like cruise vacations. And if you think that doesn't have an impact on you — think again.  We talk about the housing market and what exactly the role of the property appraiser is with Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado on this week's Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite. IN THIS EPISODE Amy Mercado's Twitter: @AmyMercado And if you think that doesn't have an impact on you — think again.  We talk about the housing market and what exactly the role of the property appraiser is with Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado on this week's Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite. ABOUT THE SHOW Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don't capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.

Nick reacts to Louisville's possibly season-changing win over Central Florida. Plus, Lamar beats the Chiefs, Tony Vanetti, and Fast Five.

Join Dan and James as they talk about what type of followers high level characters get in Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st edition. They also check for Random Encounters… LINKS – Grogcon convention – www.grogcon.comCentral Florida Grognard’s Guild – https://www.meetup.com/Central-Florida-1st-Edition-AD-D-Grognards-Guild GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify andRead More

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association Lea Tran is an ethnic Chinese, former "Boat People" refugee from Vietnam. A Villanova University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, a female scientist turned successful entrepreneur and business owner in the Greater Philadelphia Region, where she called home for thirty-five years. She has morphed from carrying the stigma of the "refugee" label to a chemist who synthesized the compound that became a cocktail drug to treat HIV-AIDS in 1998. A successful business owner who created luxury custom drapery for countless homes in the Mainline area from 2005-2015. In 2019, Lea brought her story to the TEDx stage and then published her harrowing boat journey during the pandemic in 2020 "I Did Not Miss the Boat- Memoir of a Vietnam Hoa Refugee." where she depicts the struggles of an adolescent girl who was being tugged on one side by a culture of duty & tradition and on the other by a new land of personal opportunity & freedom. She delivers her powerful message of courage and hope during challenging times in her keynote speeches to inspire her audience to find opportunities in the midst of adversity. As a transformation coach, Lea works with her clients to build their confidence, help them get out of their comfort zone, rediscover their brilliance, and proactively creating opportunities that will propel them forward. Lea believes in kindness and giving back to help the underprivileged to rebuild their second chance in life. Her aspiration is to help people overcome the trauma of war, poverty, and social isolation. Lea and her husband reside in Florida. Currently, she serves as a board member of Refugee Film School (a non-profit branch of MSRI- Malaysia Social Institute Research). She is also an avid Toastmaster and an active member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida.     Links and Resources; I Did Not Miss the Boat The Alchemist by Paul Coelho The Glass Castle: A Memoir Jeannette Walls Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear Educated: A Memoir  by Tara Westover Attitude Is Everything: Change Your Attitude... Change Your Life! by Jeff Keller Canva Evernote Podcast app   Lea is on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Lea will be speaking at the Custom Workroom Conference in October of 2022

On this episode of Keeping it positive we are continuing our conversation about Childhood Cancer Awareness. For the whole month of September we will be talking with different foundations and guests who are making an impact and fighting against Childhood Cancer. This week we sat down with the Executive Director of Runway To Hope, A foundation that supports children & families, primarily in Central Florida, battling pediatric cancer, while seeking a cure. Be sure to check them out on social media! FB @Runway To Hope IG @Runwaytohope Runwaytohope.org

Louisville just shocked Central Florida on Jaylin Alderman's last second pick six. The result is the first ever football-inspired Card Chronicle emergency podcast. The celebratory F bombs are flowing freely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, are Florida families priced out of the market? Rents are rising exponentially. Could something called a land trust save us? Find out on this week's Florida's Fourth Estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning for Your Future Cooper Powell, ShuffieldLowman   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 687 Cooper Powell The unique challenges of the probate process are what drive attorney Cooper Powell. Growing up with a father in the real estate business, Cooper learned early-on the value of protecting assets such as property and in his law practice he makes it his job to safeguard these assets for future generations.   A Florida native, Cooper was born and raised in Oviedo, FL, attending Oviedo High School and then college at Lindenwood University-Belleville on a wrestling scholarship. While there he majored in Criminal Justice, graduating cum laude with his B.A. That program, especially work in mock trial competitions, motivated him to pursue his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, IL. Once again graduating cum laude with his J.D. degree, Cooper also excelled in law school activities, including a regional championship in the American Bar Association's National Appellate Advocacy Competition and champion of the SIU Intramural Moot Court Competition.   A former summer law clerk of ShuffieldLowman, Cooper is pleased to return to the firm and Central Florida to serve the community he loves. This includes volunteering with the Florida Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a cause that is especially meaningful to him.   Cooper's prior experience includes legal research, work in municipal law, real estate, insurance defense and litigation trial preparation.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Cooper Powell about planning for your future. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: ●     How an estate planning helps people plan for when they are no longer here. ●     What probate administration is and why people want to avoid it. ●     How probate takes a long time and takes can be really expensive. ●     How wills are public documents and trusts are private documents. ●     Why the biggest mistake people can make is not planning for after their death.   Connect with Cooper: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ShuffieldLowman Facebook facebook.com/ShuffieldLowman Links Mentioned: shuffieldlowman.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's SeventySix Capital Leadership Series, Wayne Kimmel interviews Len Perna, Chairman & CEO of TurnkeyZRG. TurnkeyZRG is a highly specialized talent recruitment/executive search firm filling C-level, senior-level and mid-management level positions throughout sports, entertainment and media. TurnkeyZRG has filled more than 1,400 executive positions, and recently placed accomplished sports business executive George Kliavkoff as new Pac-12 Commissioner. They also tapped Terry Mohajir to serve as the University of Central Florida's new Vice President and Director of Athletics. Prior to founding Turnkey (which later merged with ZRG), Len Perna served on the Executive Committee of the NHL Dallas Stars, and also served as the Executive Director, General Sales Manager for the Ilitch Holdings sports and entertainment companies including the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. Tune in to find out more!

Dietary propolis supplementation reduced proinflammatory cytokines associated with air pollution exposure, without impacting on immune cell infiltration or lung function New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, September 10, 2021 Air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million annual deaths globally. Our aim was to determine if dietary propolis consumption could prevent the immune and functional damage in a mouse model of acute urban dust exposure. Female C57BL/6J mice were challenged three times with intranasal urban dust over seven days which significantly increased proinflammatory cytokines and immune cells in the lung 24 h post final challenge. Dietary New Zealand propolis (2%) with gamma cyclodextrin supplementation reduced urban dust-induced lung TNFα, IL-4, and IL-6 cytokine production; but did not alter immune cell infiltration into the lung, or lung function outcomes. This suggests that daily consumption of 8% propolis with gamma cyclodextrin supplemented food was sufficient to reduce urban dust pollution-induced proinflammatory cytokine production but was not sufficient to prevent immune cell recruitment into the lung or lung function decline in a murine model of lung inflammation. In this study we found that daily consumption of a New Zealand propolis reduced proinflammatory cytokines within the lung in response to acute urban dust exposure but this inhibition was not sufficient to reduce immune cell infiltration or prevent increased airways tissue constriction. These results suggest that dietary supplementation of 8% propolis with gamma cyclodextrin (equivalent to 2% propolis resin) does not result in sufficient bioavailable concentrations of the bioactive polyphenolics to fully overcome urban dust pollution-induced acute immune cell infiltration into the lung. Other studies have shown that acute gavage consumption or intraperitoneal injection of specific propolis bioactive components can protect against a number of different immune challenges within the lung. These effects appear to be both concentration and administration route dependent, and may not be achievable using unenriched propolis as a dietary intervention.   20-Week Study of Clinical Outcomes of Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Prophylaxis and Treatment Comprehensive Pain Management Institute (Ohio), August 6, 2021 New research published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine shows that early intervention against a Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) infection using natural, over-the-counter remedies is a safe and effective way to avoid complications. Researchers from Ohio looked at modalities that are readily available for the Chinese Virus, including zinc, zinc ionophores, vitamins C, D3, and E, and l-lysine. These items were categorized in the study as “preventive measures” and “early-stage treatments” that can help to avoid the need for more “advanced” anti-covid measures such as pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines. Each of these tested remedies is natural, by the way, and the results of what they can do are impressive. Once again, nature wins out as our most abundant medicine cabinet, far exceeding anything cooked up in a lab. The clinical study found that this “multi-component OTC (over-the-counter) ‘core formulation' regimen” successfully protected test subjects against getting sick from the Chinese Virus, even as others got sick. “While both groups were moderate in size, the difference between them in outcomes over the 20-week study period was large and stark: Just under 4% of the compliant test group presented flu-like symptoms, but none of the test group was COVID-positive,” the paper reveals. “[W]hereas 20% of the non-compliant control group presented flu-like symptoms, three-quarters of whom (15% overall of the control group) were COVID-positive.” For 20 weeks, test subjects took these natural supplements. Adjustments were made for those with pre-existing health conditions and other health factors that may have influenced the outcome. Since all of the remedies utilized fall into the “low cost” category, anyone can access them. They are all dubbed as “anti-viral” as well, meaning they are safe and effective for use against viruses. By taking advantage of these remedies early, the paper explains, people can help to protect themselves against the types of adverse events that are causing some people to have to be hospitalized and put on a ventilator. “From early March through the end of July 2020, one of us (LM) monitored approximately 600 patients in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio cities heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and did consultations with several colleagues (including JL) in the New York City metropolitan area, also heavily hit,” the paper explains. “Over that 5-month period, we dealt with dozens of clinical and/or test-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Much of the monitoring was performed via telemedicine; approximately 20% was performed in-office. It is from in-office monitored patients and staff that the study groups emerged.” We have been covering some of these same remedies along with others that have been scientifically shown to help protect against spike protein-induced illness. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), as one example, is a zinc ionophore that helps to deliver more zinc into cells for improved immune function. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol component of green tea, is a natural zinc ionophore that improves zinc absorption. For this latest study, the research team used quina (cinchona) plant bark extract and quercetin as zinc ionophores, as these, too, help to deliver more healing nutrients like zinc to the cells. “The core supplementation formulation components have been demonstrated … to have beneficial effects both outside of and within clinical settings in the prevention of viral infections and also in the treatment of early stages of such diseases,” the study reveals. “Zinc ionophores can … be utilized to gain the anti-viral benefit of enhanced intracellular Zn+2 concentrations while limiting tolerance / side-effect / toxicity issues associated with elevated serum levels of zinc supplementation.” You can review the full paper at this link.     Neuroprotective effect of L-carnitine against glyceraldehyde-induced metabolic impairment University Politecnica delle Marche (Italy), September 7, 2021 According to news reporting originating from Ancona, Italy, research stated, “Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive regression and memory loss. Dysfunctions of both glucose metabolism and mitochondrial dynamics have been recognized as the main upstream events of the degenerative processes leading to AD.” Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from the School of Medicine, “It has been recently found that correcting cell metabolism by providing alternative substrates can prevent neuronal injury by retaining mitochondrial function and reducing AD marker levels. Here, we induced an AD-like phenotype by using the glycolysis inhibitor glyceraldehyde (GA) and explored whether L-carnitine (4-N-trimethylamino-3-hydroxybutyric acid, LC) could mitigate neuronal damage, both in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and in rat primary cortical neurons. We have already reported that GA significantly modified AD marker levels; here we demonstrated that GA dramatically compromised cellular bioenergetic status, as revealed by glycolysis and oxygen consumption rate (OCR) evaluation. We found that LC ameliorated cell survival, improved OCR and ATP synthesis, prevented the loss of the mitochondrial membrane potential (Dps) and reduced the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Of note, the beneficial effect of LC did not rely on the glycolytic pathway rescue. Finally, we noticed that LC significantly reduced the increase in pTau levels induced by GA. Overall, these findings suggest that the use of LC can promote cell survival in the setting of the metabolic impairments commonly observed in AD.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “Our data suggest that LC may act by maintaining mitochondrial function and by reducing the pTau level.”     Hyperbaric oxygen study shows reversal of biologic hallmarks responsible for development of Alzheimer disease Tel Aviv University  & Shamir Medical Center (Israel), September 10, 2021 A new study, published today in peer-review medical journal Aging, marks the first time non-pharmaceutical clinical exploration proves efficacy in reversing the main activators of Alzheimer's disease.    Using a specific protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), cerebral blood flow (CBF) improved/increased in elderly patients by 16-23%, alleviating vascular dysfunction and amyloid burden. The study, part of a comprehensive research program directed toward aging and accompanying ailments as a reversible disease, holds promise for a new strategic approach to the prevention of Alzheimer's by addressing not only the symptoms or targeting biomarkers, but rather the core pathology and biology responsible for the advancement of the disease.  Vascular dysfunction is a crucial element in the development of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline: Amyloid beta deposits in the brain blood vessel walls are the most common vascular pathology in Alzheimer's.  Reduced blood flow to the brain and its related decrease in oxygen supply (hypoxia) can precede the clinical onset of dementia and correlates with the degree of cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's. The comprehensive research, conducted at the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University and the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center, was led by study co-authors, Professor Shai Efrati, M.D.; Professor Uri Ashery, Ph.D.; Ronit Shapira, Ph.D.; Pablo Blinder, Ph.D.; Amir Hadanny, M.D. Using combined data from an animal model of Alzheimer's, where effects were evaluated directly on brain tissue (Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University); humans, assessed with the use of high-resolution MRI and computerized cognitive test (Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center); correlating results displayed beneficial effects of HBOT on patients suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the stage before dementia. Each patient received 60 HBOT sessions over a 90-day period, showcasing substantial improvement in cognitive functions – with memory, attention and information processing speed exhibiting the strongest results.  "After dedicating our HBOT research to exploring its impact on the areas of brain functionality and age-related cognitive decline, we have discovered for the first time HBOT induces degradation and clearance of pre-existing amyloid plaques – treatment, and the appearance of newly formed plaques- prevention," explains Professor Uri Ashery. "Elderly patients suffering from significant memory loss at baseline revealed an increase in brain blood flow and improvement in cognitive performance, demonstrating HBOT potency to reverse core elements responsible for the development of Alzheimer's disease." "By treating vascular dysfunction, we're mapping out the path toward Alzheimer's prevention. More research is underway to further demonstrate how HBOT can improve cognitive function and become an influential tool in the imperative fight against the disease," affirms Professor Efrati, research group leader and medical advisor to Aviv Scientific.  Aviv has developed a unique medical treatment protocol that includes HBOT, cognitive and physical training, and nutritional coaching, to enhance brain and body performance of aging adults at Aviv Clinics, currently available in Central Florida and Dubai.  HBOT is already used in patients with other pathologies and is known to be a relatively safe treatment modality, illustrating its potential to be easily implanted in clinical practice. In recent years, there is growing scientific evidence that certain protocols of HBOT can improve brain oxygen supply, induce proliferation of neuronal stem cells and induce generation of new blood vessels and neurons in the brain.       Increased flatulence from eating plant-based diet found to indicate healthier gut microbiome Center for Biomedical Research Network for Liver and Digestive Diseases (Spain), September 10, 2021 A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across Spain has found that the increase in flatulence experienced by people switching to a plant-based diet is an indication of a healthier gut microbiome. In their paper published in the journal Nutrients, the group describes experiments they conducted with healthy, male volunteers regarding diet, fecal sample size and flatulence. It is widely known that switching from a fat or carbohydrate-based diet to one that features more vegetables results in more flatulence—particularly if the switch is to cruciferous vegetables. But as the researchers with this new effort have noted, little research has been done to learn more about the association between diet and flatulence. To learn more about the impact of switching to a plant-based diet on digestion and the gut biome, the researchers enlisted the assistance of 18 healthy, adult male volunteers. Each was asked to eat a western-style diet and then to switch to the plant-based Mediterranean diet for two weeks. Over the study period, the volunteers were asked to count the number of times they defecated each day and to capture and weigh each stool sample. Each of the volunteers was also asked to count the number of times they passed gas. The volunteers were also asked to submit to randomized testing that involved measuring the amount of gas that was emitted during episodes of flatulence, using balloons. The researchers found that the change in diet did not change the number of times the volunteers defecated each day—but it did change the amount of material discharged. The researchers found the plant-based diet doubled the stool size on average. The researchers note this was due to a huge increase in the mass of bacterial growth and excretion. The data also showed that the number of flatulence episodes increased by seven times per day on the plant-based diet—and each discharge had approximately 50% more gas. The researchers note this was due to fermenting of plant material in the gut. The researchers suggest their experiments show that a plant-based diet promotes more healthy types of gut bacteria which leads to better overall gut health.   Physical exercise can relieve tumor-associated anemia University of Basel (Switzerland), September 10, 2021 Many cancer patients suffer from anemia leaving them fatigued, weak, and an impaired ability to perform physical activity. Drugs only rarely alleviate this type of anemia. Researchers at the University of Basel have now been able to show what causes the anemia, and that physical exercise can improve this condition. The two major symptoms of cancer are loss of muscle mass and a reduced hemoglobin level, leading to weight loss, fatigue, lethargy and reduced physical performance. Moreover, both symptoms—atrophy and anemia—prompt many patients to schedule a doctor's appointment, then resulting in the diagnosis of a tumor. Why cancer causes muscle atrophy and anemia is not yet understood, and treatment is currently difficult. The fact that anemia leads to a decline of the overall state of health and can negatively affect the course of cancer therapy highlights the urgency to obtain insights into causes and potential remedies. In collaboration with the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel, the research group of Professor Christoph Handschin at the Biozentrum has now been able to show in a mouse model that cancer not only triggers a systemic inflammatory reaction, but also massively changes the handling of lipids and other metabolites in the body. The body's fight is unsuccessful These changes result in a tumor-related enhanced destruction of red blood cells. The study published in Science Advances shows that exercise normalizes these metabolic abnormalities and thereby reduces the anemia caused by cancer. The body tries to counteract the degradation by increasing red blood cell productionin the bone marrow and the spleen—without success. However, the increased production of blood cells is insufficient to prevent tumor-associated anemia. "We have now been able to clarify how cancer causes the degradation of red blood cells," says Christoph Handschin. "Cancer massively alters the metabolism of lipids and other compounds. This alters not only the red blood cells but also the macrophages, causing a sharp increase in red blood cells destruction by the macrophages." Macrophages are a type of white blood cells and part of the immune system. Exercise normalizes metabolism and alleviates anemia The research group attempted to normalize the metabolism by pharmacological means. However, none of the drugs could significantly improve the anemia. In contrast, however, the metabolism was regulated to such an extent by exercise that the anemia also decreased. Even the abnormal increase in red blood cell production could be reduced to a lower level. "Training was able to restore tumor-induced metabolic remodeling and inflammation sufficiently to blunt the excessive blood cell formation and destruction," explained Handschin. This study provides novel insights into the development of tumor-associated anemia. The findings suggest that exercise is a useful therapy for cancer patients, in order to counteract anemia and associated fatigue and lethargy and in turn to improve their general well-being and quality of life. This also leads to improved tolerance of radio- and chemotherapy, as has previously been established.   Mango could help maintain gut bacteria at risk from high-fat diets Oklahoma State University, September 13, 2021 Mango consumption could help prevent the loss of beneficial gut bacteria caused by a high fat diet, according to research on mice. The findings, published in the Journal of Nutrition , appears to reveal for the first time the positive impact of mango on gut microbiota. In the study, 60 male mice were assigned to one of four dietary treatment groups for 12 weeks - control (with 10% of calories from fat), high fat (with 60% calories from fat), or high fat with 1% or 10% mango. All high-fat diets had similar macronutrient, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber content. “We investigated the effects of freeze-dried mango pulp combined with an high-fat diet on the cecal microbial population and its relation to body composition, lipids, glucose parameters, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, and gut inflammatory markers in a mouse model of diet-induced obesity,” the study reports. The high-fat dietary treatment with 10% mango (equivalent to 1½ cups of fresh mango pieces) was found to be the most effective in preventing the loss of beneficial bacteria from a high-fat diet without decreasing body weight or fat accumulation. Specifically, mango supplementation regulated gut bacteria in favor of Bifidobacteria and Akkermansia and enhanced short-chain fatty acid (SFCA) production. SCFAs have been shown to possess a wide range of beneficial effects, such as anti-inflammatory properties. Fibre benefits In previous studies, Bifidobacteria, for example, has been found to be lower in both obese individuals and those with type-2 diabetes. Similar results have been observed withAkkermansia in animal studies. High-fat diets, meanwhile, have been linked to gut dysbiosis, or bacterial imbalances within the intestinal tract. "Fibre and other bioactive compounds in plant-based foods are suggested to prevent gut dysbiosis caused by a high-fat diet," said Edralin A. Lucas, professor of nutritional sciences at Oklahoma State University and lead researcher of the study. "Mango is a good source of fibre and has been reported in previous studies to have anti-obesogenic, hypoglycemic and immunomodulatory properties. The results of this animal study showed that adding mango to the diet may help maintain and regulate gut health and levels of beneficial bacteria levels.” India, China, Indonesia and Thailand are the top four Mango growing countries, accounting for well over half the total global production. Although more research is needed on the effects of mango on human health, this study suggests that mango consumption may be important in improving gut health particularly for those consuming a high-fat diet, the researchers concluded.

Not again. Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson suffered another injury, this time to his knee, that will force him to miss games. Remember, a year ago, Thompson missed half of the season with an injury. He returned for a sixth year and got the season off to a terrific start with a resounding triumph over Stanford. Now, he's in recovery mode once again. But he won't be out for the season, K-State officials say. Beat writer Kellis Robinett discusses the Wildcats' quarterback situation on today's SportsBeat KC. Also on topic list: The invitations have been extended and accepted. Houston, Brigham Young, Central Florida and Cincinnati will be in the Big 12. We talk financies and scheduling possibilities. After a break, you'll meet new Missouri beat writer Lila Bromberg and hear about the path that brought her to The Star. Story links: Chris Klieman shares positive injury update on K-State quarterback Skylar Thompson K-State AD Gene Taylor not expecting Big 12 revenue to drop after Oklahoma, Texas exit KC Star introduces new beat reporter to cover Missouri Tigers athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Safari heads to the Central Florida Zoo for not one, but two interviews! We talk with Stephanie Williams, the director of the zoo, about her varied and interesting career path, and what it means to be the director of a zoo.  We then talk to Chris Torge, senior hoofstock keeper, about some of the amazing animals found at the zoo! Two poop stories, y'all!  You'll get to hear about some cool giraffes, a famous rhino, and some pig species you might not know!  You'll also hear a quick discussion about leadership, one of my favorite topics.  Chris also touches on his time working at Disney's Animal Kingdom, sharing some amazing stories about his time there before working at Central Florida Zoo!  EPISODE LINKS: www.centralfloridazoo.org @centralflzoo on social mediaROSSIFARI LINKS: www.patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod www.rossifari.com @rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter @rossifaripod on TikTok 

After hearing what Cam Newton had to say about his release from the New England Patriots, Doug says he is obviously in the first of five stages of grief: denial. Doug gives his reaction to the Big 12 adding BYU, Cincinnati, Central Florida and Houston. Former NFL Scout John Middlekauff joins Doug to share his thoughts on Bucs-Cowboys game. Doug then reacts to Dan Patrick's thoughts on the NFL opener. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

After dealing with a week's worth of questions about a season-opening loss to Terrapins, the Mountaineer football team turns its attention to Sharks on Saturday. The Long Island University Sharks are newcomers to Division 1 football and may be what the Mountaineers need to correct last week's miscues at Maryland. On this episode, the "Guys" discuss the matchup from the WVU perspective and what must happen to consider the game a success. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also breakdown the four new members of the Big 12 Conference and what their arrival will mean to the league. Join the crew Monday for their game recap and early preview of next week's game against Virginia Tech.

Major college football in Kansas is undefeated after one week. Kansas State was an impressive 24-7 winner over Stanford and Kansas won its first game since 2019 by defeating South Dakota 17-14. On today's episode of The Star's daily podcast, SportsBeat KC, beat writers Jesse Newell and Kellis Robinett break down the games and discuss whether those outcomes change their perspective about the season. Also, since we're talking Big 12, realignment is always a topic. How might a new 12-team Big 12 shape up? Story links: Here's what KU coach Lance Leipold was most pleased about in KU victory Why K-State Coach Chris Klieman will never overlook an FCS opponent like Southern Illinois Predicting what's next for the Big 12 and expansion targets Houston, BYU, Central Florida and Cincinnati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As UCF prepared for their Week 1 game against Boise State, 247Sports' Brandon Marcello was given exclusive access into Central Florida's program and to head coach Gus Malzahn. He breaks down what he learned, what surprised him, and how Malzahn has changed over the past few seasons. Host: Lance Glinn Guest: Brandon Marcello Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices