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In this episode, Karan shares insights into how his AI-powered transaction management platform, ListedKit, is transforming real estate operations across the US and Canada. Discover how AI is streamlining workflows, improving accuracy, and scaling real estate businesses. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Ben Cryan, founder of Praxis Engineering, Axesse, and Carbon Trace, for a powerful conversation about resilience, engineering, data, AI, and the future of project delivery in construction and infrastructure.At 31, Ben's life changed in an instant after a surfing accident left him facing 18 months in hospital, more than 55 operations, three months unconscious in intensive care, two strokes, and a kidney transplant donated by his mother. Doctors told him he may never walk again. But Ben refused to let that moment define him. One step at a time, he fought his way back to walking, back to engineering, and eventually into building businesses that are helping reshape how the industry understands cost, carbon, risk, and better design decisions.Ben shares how his recovery taught him the importance of community, asking for help, and never giving up. He also explains why data has always been central to the way he thinks as an engineer, and how structured project data can help teams reduce rework, improve decision-making, understand cost and carbon earlier, and create better outcomes across major infrastructure projects.Tune in for a deeply human, practical, and forward-looking conversation about what happens when resilience meets innovation — and why the future of construction will depend not just on AI, but on better data, better frameworks, and the courage to think differently.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Resilience, Recovery, and Rebuilding:- How Ben's surfing accident changed his life and career- What 18 months in hospital taught him about people, family, and community- Why Ben never wanted sympathy, and what it took to return to engineeringNever Giving Up:- How Ben rebuilt his life and career after being told he may never walk again- Why his businesses are shaped by the same mindset that carried him through recovery- The role determination, patience, and courage play in both life and entrepreneurshipMental Health, Speaking Up, and Asking for Help:- Why putting a problem out into the world is the first step to solving it- How asking for help shaped Ben's career in engineering and business- The importance of openness, honesty, and support in high-pressure industriesBuilding Businesses After Setbacks:- The reality of building an engineering consultancy and two technology platforms- Why rejection, resilience, and persistence are part of entrepreneurship- How Ben turned personal adversity into a drive to solve industry problemsData, Design, and Better Engineering Decisions:- Why “the data tells a story”- How structured data can help engineers understand cost and carbon in real time- Why early visibility of project data can reduce rework and improve design outcomesAI, Construction, and the Right Framework:- Why companies should not build AI for the sake of AI- The importance of getting the data framework right before adopting AI- How AI can support engineers by helping them filter complex information and make better decisionsReducing Cost, Carbon, and Project Risk:- How better data can help teams understand cost risk earlier in the design phase- Why embodied carbon needs to be considered alongside cost- The opportunity to deliver better infrastructure with more certainty and controlThe Human Cost of Poor Project Tools:- How rework affects design teams, project timelines, and people's wellbeing- Why better systems can help reduce unnecessary pressure on engineers- How technology can free up time for deeper thinking, creativity, and better solutionsThe Future of Engineering and Construction:- Why AI will not change construction overnight- How engineers can lean into change without losing the fundamentals- Why the industry needs to think differently if it wants to deliver better projectsKey Quotes from Ben Cryan:- “Once we put a problem out into the world, we can actually solve it.”- “I've never wanted sympathy for my accident. I've never wanted to be treated differently. I just wanna be normal.”- “The data tells a story.”- “Never giving up is so powerful.”- “Building a small engineering consultancy is hard. Building two tech startups is even harder.”- “Don't build AI for the sake of AI.”- “Things don't change overnight, and our industry's not gonna change overnight.”- “I made a career out of asking for help.”About Our Guest:Ben Cryan is a civil engineer, founder, and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in linear infrastructure design. He is the founder of Praxis Engineering, Axesse, and Carbon Trace. Through his work, Ben is helping the construction and infrastructure sectors use structured data to better understand cost risk, embodied carbon, design decisions, and project outcomes. His personal journey of recovery, resilience, and rebuilding has shaped his belief in never giving up, asking for help, and using data to make better decisions.About Your Host:Lauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential. Through insightful interviews and real-life stories, Lauren empowers listeners to create opportunities and thrive in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:- Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.- Share this episode with anyone interested in engineering, construction innovation, resilience, AI, data, project delivery, and the future of infrastructure.- Connect with Ben Cryan to learn more about Praxis Engineering, Axesse, and Carbon Trace.Stay Connected:- Follow Lauren and the Building Doors podcast on LinkedIn.- Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive content.Let's Connect:- Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for listening! It's time to stop waiting and start building.
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rainy Day Resilience: A Triumph of Unity and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की गगनचुंबी इमारत के ऊपर बने एक खूबसूरत रूफटॉप कैफे में धीमी बारिश की आवाज़ सुनाई दे रही थी।En: On the rooftop of a skyscraper in Mumbai, the sound of soft rain was audible in a beautiful rooftop café.Hi: बूंदों की शांतिमय ध्वनि के बीच, अनया अपनी चिंता छिपाने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Amid the peaceful sound of droplets, Anaya was trying to hide her anxiety.Hi: उसके सामने करन और रिया बैठे थे।En: In front of her sat Karan and Riya.Hi: तीनों ने स्कूल प्रतियोगिता के लिए एक प्रस्तुति तैयार करनी थी, और अनाया इस मौके को लेकर बहुत गंभीर थी।En: The three of them needed to prepare a presentation for a school competition, and Anaya was taking this opportunity very seriously.Hi: "यह बारिश कब थमेगी?En: "When will this rain stop?"Hi: " करन ने मुंह बनाते हुए कहा।En: Karan said, making a face.Hi: उसकी आवाज़ में चिंता कम और मजाक ज्यादा था।En: His tone was more humorous than worried.Hi: रिया, जो नई छात्रा थी, कुछ कहने की कोशिश कर रही थी, लेकिन संकोची होने के कारण उसने चुप रहना ही बेहतर समझा।En: Riya, who was a new student, tried to say something, but being shy, she thought it best to keep quiet.Hi: "हमें स्कूल की बिजली का भरोसा नहीं किया जा सकता।En: "We can't rely on the school's electricity.Hi: यहाँ काम शुरू करते हैं," अनाया ने अपना लैपटॉप खोलते हुए कहा।En: Let's start working here," Anaya said as she opened her laptop.Hi: उसकी बैटरी कम थी, लेकिन उसके पास और कोई विकल्प नहीं था।En: The battery was low, but she had no other choice.Hi: कैफे की टेबल पर तीनों ने अपने नोट्स फैला दिए।En: On the café table, the three of them spread out their notes.Hi: करन अपनी चिर-परिचित अंदाज में, हंसी-मजाक करते हुए विचार व्यक्त करने लगा।En: Karan, in his usual style, started expressing ideas with humor.Hi: रिया ने अपने तार्किक और साफ दृष्टिकोण से प्रस्तुति में कुछ नए विचार दिए।En: Riya added some new ideas to the presentation with logical and clear perspectives.Hi: बड़ी मेहनत और सहयोग से, आखिरकार उनकी प्रस्तुति लगभग तैयार होने लगी।En: Through hard work and collaboration, their presentation finally started to come together.Hi: अनाया को लगने लगा कि शायद वे यह कर सकेंगे।En: Anaya began to feel that maybe they could pull it off.Hi: लेकिन तब अचानक उसका लैपटॉप बंद हो गया।En: But then suddenly, her laptop turned off.Hi: सबकुछ बर्बाद होता हुआ प्रतीत हुआ।En: Everything seemed to fall apart.Hi: एक पल के लिए, कैफे में खामोशी छा गई।En: For a moment, silence fell in the café.Hi: फिर भी, करन ने सबका हौंसला बढ़ाया, "अरे, चिंतित मत हो।En: Yet, Karan raised everyone's spirits, "Hey, don't worry.Hi: हमारे पास अभी भी कागज और पेन हैं।En: We still have paper and pens."Hi: "अनाया ने एक गहरी साँस ली और देखा कि रिया पहले से ही चार्ट्स और पोस्टर्स बनाने में लग गई थी।En: Anaya took a deep breath and saw that Riya had already started creating charts and posters.Hi: तीनों ने मिलकर एक अनोखी प्रस्तुति तैयार की, जिसमें करन की सहजता, रिया के विचार और अनाया की नेतृत्व क्षमता झलक रही थी।En: Together, they prepared a unique presentation that reflected Karan's ease, Riya's ideas, and Anaya's leadership skills.Hi: अगले दिन, जब वे स्कूल आए, उनकी प्रस्तुति ने सबको चकित कर दिया।En: The next day, when they arrived at school, their presentation amazed everyone.Hi: उन्होंने प्रतियोगिता जीत ली।En: They won the competition.Hi: शिक्षकों और सहपाठियों ने तीनों की जमकर तारीफ की।En: Teachers and classmates praised the three of them immensely.Hi: उस दिन अनाया ने पहली बार महसूस किया कि एक सफल टीम के लिए सबकी अलग-अलग क्षमताओं का होना कितना जरूरी है।En: That day, Anaya realized for the first time how crucial it is for a successful team to have diverse capabilities.Hi: उसने करन और रिया की तरफ देखा और मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "हम तीनों मिलकर कर सकते हैं, बस इसी तरह।En: She looked at Karan and Riya and, smiling, said, "Together, the three of us can do it, just like this."Hi: "उस जीत के साथ, अनाया का आत्मविश्वास खुद पर और अपनी टीम पर बढ़ गया।En: With that win, Anaya's confidence in herself and her team grew.Hi: अब वो जान गई थी कि सच्ची ताकत एकता में ही होती है।En: She now knew that true strength lies in unity. Vocabulary Words:rooftop: छतskyscraper: गगनचुंबी इमारतaudible: सुनाईanxiety: चिंताcompetition: प्रतियोगिताhumorous: मजाकrely: भरोसाcollaboration: सहयोगperspectives: दृष्टिकोणchart: चार्टposter: पोस्टरleadership: नेतृत्वbattery: बैटरीlogical: तार्किकspread: फैलानाcapabilities: क्षमताएंdiverse: विविधcrucial: महत्वपूर्णunique: अनोखीease: सहजताfall apart: बर्बाद होनाsilence: खामोशीspirits: हौंसलाcrucial: महत्वपूर्णimmensely: जमकरconfidence: आत्मविश्वासsuccess: सफलताunity: एकताprepare: तैयार करनाexpressing: व्यक्त करना
Medical expertise has always been scarce. Dr. Karan Singal believes AI can help change that. Drawing on his work at OpenAI and earlier efforts behind Med‑PaLM, he discusses how clinicians and patients are already using AI to answer questions, support decisions, and navigate care. He argues that the future of health AI is not only about improving model performance, but also about helping people advocate for themselves more effectively. Through HealthBench and ChatGPT for Clinicians, his team is exploring how to make these systems safer, more useful, and more trustworthy. The result is a vision of health care where expertise becomes more accessible without losing sight of clinical responsibility. Transcript.
Listen in as Down Once More playwright Āsim Ali Naqvi, along with performers Yves Allen, Anissa Naji, Karan Khanna, & Nafis, discuss identity, the supernatural, expanding what’s allowed to be discussed and by whom, meeting your favorite character, wearing multiple hats, showing up as yourself, and the play’s complicated blend of science, psychology, spirituality, queerness, career, and attention. “…hella juicy…” New York Theater Festival presents Down Once More written by Āsim Ali Naqvi & Marlon Wallace December 15, 2025 @6:15 PM December 19, 2025 @9:00 PM December 21, 2025 @3:30 PM Teatro LATEA 107 Suffolk St Manhattan
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Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Karan told me she spent the past several months healing from a deeply harmful relational experience. She understands how stories like hers bring both awareness and healing, and so she wanted to share with us. What makes her story quite so unique? She is a therapist, which gives her a unique dual perspective. As she states: "both understanding relational dynamics (clinically), and living through the reality of them (personally)." The complications she had to solve will find many of us listening to her story more than a few times. Karan's desire is to take such a painful experience and use it to help others feel less alone, more informed, and more empowered to trust themselves. This was precisely what I was hoping she would do and she did this perfectly. Keywords & Themes: Trauma bonding, divorce, overcoming domestic abuse, single parent family struggles, women's empowerment, and resilience. Host: Bill Mitchell If you're experiencing intimate partner abuse, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse—or if you suspect someone you care about is—Riel's story offers critical perspective on spotting red flags early, breaking free, and finding support. You're not alone, and recognizing the patterns can be the first step toward safety and recovery. Domestic violence resources are available 24/7—reach out if you need help. Are you a survivor ready to speak out? Email Bill Mitchell at BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com to share your experience on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Get the WHEN DATING HURTS Book: Explore more through the WHEN DATING HURTS book by Bill Mitchell, available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. It's an essential resource for understanding domestic violence and dating safety. Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS book (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – The Hotline.org – Call 800-799-SAFE • LoveIsRespect – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – RAINN.org – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Karan told me she spent the past several months healing from a deeply harmful relational experience. She understands how stories like hers bring both awareness and healing, and so she wanted to share with us. What makes her story quite so unique? She is a therapist, which gives her a unique dual perspective. As she states: "both understanding relational dynamics (clinically), and living through the reality of them (personally)." The complications she had to solve will find many of us listening to her story more than a few times. Karan's desire is to take such a painful experience and use it to help others feel less alone, more informed, and more empowered to trust themselves. This was precisely what I was hoping she would do and she did this perfectly. Keywords & Themes: Trauma bonding, divorce, overcoming domestic abuse, single parent family struggles, women's empowerment, and resilience. Host: Bill Mitchell If you're experiencing intimate partner abuse, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse—or if you suspect someone you care about is—Riel's story offers critical perspective on spotting red flags early, breaking free, and finding support. You're not alone, and recognizing the patterns can be the first step toward safety and recovery. Domestic violence resources are available 24/7—reach out if you need help. Are you a survivor ready to speak out? Email Bill Mitchell at BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com to share your experience on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Get the WHEN DATING HURTS Book: Explore more through the WHEN DATING HURTS book by Bill Mitchell, available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. It's an essential resource for understanding domestic violence and dating safety. Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS book (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – The Hotline.org – Call 800-799-SAFE • LoveIsRespect – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – RAINN.org – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's episode is another Chill Solo EP with Ekdeep & Manrav. Tune in for a chill, unfiltered episode as we deep-dive into interesting topics you won't want to miss. Come catch a vibe in episode #131 and don't forget to subscribe for more dope content!
If you're a real estate agent looking to streamline your transaction management process, this episode is for you. Kelly sits down with Karan Khanna, founder of ListedKit, to discuss how agents can create a more organized, efficient, and scalable business through better systems and workflows.Karan shares how ListedKit helps agents manage transactions, automate repetitive tasks, improve client communication, and reduce the administrative burden that often slows down growth. The conversation explores why systems matter, how technology can create a better client experience, and the common operational mistakes that prevent agents from scaling their businesses effectively.Whether you're a solo agent looking to save time or a growing team seeking more consistency, this episode offers practical insights into building a business that runs more smoothly behind the scenes. Kelly and Karan discuss transaction management, workflow automation, client communication, operational efficiency, and how the right systems can help agents scale their businesses without sacrificing service.Learn more about ListedKit at https://bit.ly/3Q4DJV2Connect with Karan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karkhanna/Email Karan directly at hello@listedkit.com. Mention that you heard about ListedKit on Kelly's podcast and you'll receive 10% off your first purchase, with your first deal free.Want to be a guest on our podcast?Email marketing@cookandassociatesaz.com OR kelly@cookandassociatesaz.comSelling your home? Get a free Home Price Evaluationhttp://www.myhomevaluecalculator.comKelly Cook, MBACook & Associates, PCREAL Broker14201 N Hayden Rd, Ste C-4 Scottsdale, AZ 85260480-442-9868kelly@cookandassociatesaz.comCookandAssociatesAZ.com
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Your gut is running more of your life than you think.I sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, gut health researcher, and one of the clearest science communicators working today, to talk about why fiber is one of the most powerful levers you have for long-term health, how the gut shapes your mood and brain function, and what most people are getting dangerously wrong about protein, GLP-1s, and extreme elimination diets.This isn't a conversation about cleanses or cutting food groups. It's about understanding your gut as a living system that responds directly to what you feed it, within 48 hours.What we explore:- How the gut microbiome directly shapes mood, mental health, and brain function and why diet is often the missing variable in depression treatment.- Why high-protein, low-fiber eating is silently damaging your colon and what the data says about finding the right balance.- What prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols actually do inside your body and how to combine them for maximum impact without buying a single supplement.- How GLP-1 medications affect the gut microbiome and why you have to plan proactively for fiber and nutrient deficiencies if you're on one.- Why fasting, spices, and something as simple as eating with your hands can meaningfully shift your gut health and the four lifestyle levers that matter more than any test or supplement.Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:24 Why High Performers Are the Last to Take Care of Themselves07:07 From Gut Surgeon to Microbiome Advocate: Dr. Karan Rajan's Origin Story10:09 The Gut Bacteria Linked to Depression That Antidepressants Ignore14:00 Prebiotics vs Probiotics vs Polyphenols: What Each One Actually Does17:31 How to Add Fiber Without Destroying Your Social Life20:36 The Protein Mistake Even Healthy People Make29:21 How to Optimize the Pregnant Microbiome Before and During Pregnancy33:12 What Your Poop Tells You That Your Oura Ring Never Will43:36 Fasting Windows, Saunas, and What Science Says About Gut Health47:23 GLP-1s Are Changing Your Microbiome: What You Need to Add Back57:06 Why Treating One Organ at a Time Is Failing Patients01:07:27 10 More Grams of Fiber Cuts Colon Cancer Risk by 10%About Dr. Karan Rajan:Dr. Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon and clinical lecturer who trained in general and colorectal surgery before becoming one of the most trusted voices in online health education. His content, reaching millions across social media, strips medical science down to what's actionable, without losing the rigor. He's the author of This Book May Save Your Life and This Is Vital Information, and the co-founder of Loam, a fiber supplement built on the science he spent years researching. He lives at the intersection of clinical credibility and genuine accessibility, which is a rare and useful place to be.Connect with Dr. Karan Rajan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr–This episode is sponsored by:RITUAL: So sit back and raise a glass to your new evening Ritual with Magnesium+. Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/GABBY. TIMELINESupport your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/GABBY to up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. ANNMARIE: Visit https://www.annmariegianni.com/ and use code Gabby for 20% off.TRUE NUTRITION:Get 20% off your first custom blend at truenutrition.com/GABBY with code GABBY–The Gabby Reece ShowThis is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age.If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it.Connect with Gabby Reece:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialWebsite: https://gabriellereece.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Cathryn Greville, CEO of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), a lawyer, governance expert, and one of the industry's most passionate advocates for systemic cultural change. From collaborative contracting to parental leave, from male allyship to psychological safety, Cathryn makes a powerful case that construction's biggest challenges: productivity, skills shortages, and retention won't be solved by technology alone. They'll be solved by leadership.Cathryn shares the evidence: inclusive teams make better decisions 87% of the time, and twice as fast. She explains why the single biggest risk time for losing women in construction is pregnancy and return to work, and why getting more men to take parental leave is a retention strategy, not a social one. She also pulls back the curtain on NAWIC's $5 million "Allyship in Action" project, including site-based allyship programs, sponsorship training, and a cultural ambassadors program designed to reach young tradies before bad habits set in.Tune in for a frank, data-driven, and hopeful conversation about what it actually takes to build workplaces where people want to stay and why inclusive leadership may be the most underleveraged commercial advantage in construction today.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Inclusive Leadership and the Future of Construction:Why inclusive leadership is a commercial advantage, not just a social initiativeHow leadership styles directly impact workforce retention and project outcomesThe role leaders play in creating psychologically safe workplacesThe Link Between Inclusion, Productivity, and Performance:Why inclusive teams make better decisions and achieve stronger business resultsHow psychological safety improves productivity and reduces workforce riskThe hidden financial costs of poor workplace culture and employee turnover Innovation Starts with People:Why innovation is about more than technology and AIHow diverse perspectives create better solutions and stronger decision-makingThe connection between workplace culture, creativity, and problem-solvingWorkforce Challenges and Talent Attraction:Why construction's workforce shortage requires a broader talent strategyHow inclusive workplaces help attract and retain the next generation of workersWhat Gen Z expects from employers and why culture matters more than everFlexibility, Retention, and Modern Work:Why flexibility means more than working from homeHow small adjustments can significantly improve employee retentionThe importance of designing workplaces around people's real needsPregnancy, Parenthood, and Retaining Women in Construction:Why pregnancy remains one of the highest-risk points for losing women from the industryThe role parental leave and caring responsibilities play in workforce retentionHow supporting fathers and caregivers benefits the entire workforceMale Allyship and Culture Change:What male allyship looks like in practiceWhy giving men the tools to support change is critical for industry transformationHow NAWIC's Allyship in Action program is helping shift workplace cultureRecruitment, Bias, and Untapped Talent:Why construction still relies heavily on traditional hiring methodsHow transferable skills can unlock new talent poolsThe importance of challenging assumptions about who belongs in constructionBuilding a More Sustainable Industry:Why workforce sustainability is becoming one of construction's biggest challengesHow governments, clients, contractors, and leaders can work together to drive changeWhat organizations can do today to become employers of choice Key Quotes from Cathryn Greville:"Productivity all comes back to people.""The biggest impediment to innovation isn't the technology. It's whether people are able to implement it.""Innovation is not just tech. Innovation is about solving problems.""The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.""If you're not engaging 50 percent of the population, you're missing a huge opportunity.""We need workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and able to do their best work.""Inclusion is not just a diversity initiative. It's a business strategy."About Our Guest:Cathryn Greville is the CEO of NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction), a lawyer by background with decades of experience in industry reform, regulation, and governance. She has worked across litigation, collaborative contracting, and cultural transformation in both the UK and Australia. Cathryn is currently leading NAWIC's $5 million "Allyship in Action" project (funded by the Building Women's Careers Grant Program), delivered in partnership with CPB Contractors, Adco Constructions, the Australian Workers' Union, and Holmesglen Institute. Her mission: to make "male ally" an obsolete term within a decade by building a sector that works for everyone.About Your Host:Lauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential. Through insightful interviews and real-life stories, Lauren empowers listeners to create opportunities and thrive in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Share this episode with anyone interested in construction leadership, retention, team culture, and building a more inclusive industry. Connect with Cathryn Greville and NAWIC to learn more about workforce inclusion and culture change initiatives.Stay Connected:Follow Lauren and the Building Doors podcast on LinkedIn.Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive content.Let's Connect:Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for listening! 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What does Dolby Atmos actually mean in a car — and why does it matter more in a car than in your living room?In this episode of the evo India Podcast, Karan Grover, Senior Director at Dolby Labs, sits down with executive editor, Aatish Mishra to explain exactly how Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision work in cars, why a car is actually the most perfect listening environment Dolby has ever worked with, and why India is doing things in car audio that have never been done anywhere else in the world.The conversation covers the detail that will stop most people cold: AR Rahman composed 1,100 individual chimes for the Mahindra BE6 and BE9, all mixed in Dolby Atmos — so when a warning sound tells you there is an obstruction on your left, it genuinely comes from your left. That is not a gimmick. That is object-based audio design applied to a car's entire sound ecosystem.Karan explains how Dolby Atmos goes from a recording studio to a streaming platform to your car's speakers, why the car is the only listening environment where every speaker position and every seat position is fixed — which makes it the ideal space for Atmos tuning — and how Mahindra Auto became the first manufacturer in the world to put Dolby Atmos on a 4-channel non-branded speaker setup in the XUV 3XO. Mahindra also pushed Dolby to deliver Atmos on the Thar, previously thought impossible at that speaker configuration. Both were firsts. Both happened in India.The episode also covers the Mercedes-AMG GT63 Electric's synthesized V8 sound and whether it is tuned in Dolby Atmos, how EVs are changing the science of sound design because there is no engine masking the audio environment, why Apple CarPlay supports Atmos playback and what Android's recent update means for wireless Atmos in cars, and where car audio goes from here — including the possibility of film premieres in cars and Dolby Atmos eventually reaching buses, tractors and auto-rickshaws. He also talks about the various cars which have Dolby Atmos like the XUV 7XO, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Tata Sierra and more. Dolby currently works with 38 automobile manufacturers and over 150 car nameplates globally.
Hey folks, Alex here, let me catch you up! I've had a feeling that this week is going to be crazy, as it started on the weekend MiniMax M3, then with Jensen announcing new RTX Spark, NVIDIA's first PC chip packing 1 petaflop of local AI power into thin laptops.A few days later at Microsoft BUILD, Satya & Mustafa from MAI dropped 7 AI models, completely pre-trained from scratch, including a new MAI-thinking-1, MAI-code and MAI-image 2.5 that started topping the image gen charts. Then other image models started racing to the top of the Arena benchmarks, IdeoGram 4 hitting becoming SOTA open weights image-gen model, and Reve 2 beating Nano Banana just a few hours after that. And then today, NVIDIA dropped Nemotron 3 Ultra, their latest 550B open weights model, data and training and Arena published a new agentic eval leaderboard and we got a new Gemma 4 12B. I've had the great pleasure to host Chris (@llm_wizard) from Nvidia, Peter Gostev from Arena and Karan from Nous Research (who were featured prominently by Jensen!) all on the show. Def don't miss this one! Let's get into the details. ThursdAI - Join the flock of folks who know what is happening in AI before everyone else.Open Source LLMs
If your family has ever felt like a soap opera you can't escape, this episode is for you. For the finale of Season 9, Tara sits down with Karan Mahajan to discuss The Complex, a sweeping family saga set in Delhi across the 1980s and 90s. Through the rise and fall of the Chopra family, they unpack the emotional realities of marriage, the loneliness of immigration, family expectations, male inadequacy, and the uncomfortable question of how personal disappointments can evolve into political resentments.What happens when a marriage becomes the defining factor in a woman's future? And how do family loyalties survive affairs, betrayals, and decades of silence?Karan also talks about playing with the line between fact and fiction from the very first page, opening the novel with a supposedly "found" 100,000-word manuscript by the mysterious Mohit Chopra. Together, they explore how fictional families can help us understand real historical moments, from immigration and the Emergency's aftermath to the rise of Hindu nationalism.Karan takes us behind the scenes of a novel that took nearly a decade to reach readers: from a 500-page draft during the early months of COVID to separating himself from the characters before editing. Finally, he shares the advice he gives his students at Brown: write in conversation with your unconscious and never lose that sense of childish wonder that made you want to tell stories in the first place. Press play to tune out of your family drama and into the Chopra family's.Books mentioned in this episode: The Haunting of Hajji Hotak by Jamil Jan KochaiApplications for The Bound Publishing Course 2026 are now open.The Bound Publishing Course is a 3-month intensive course on book, magazine, and digital publishing. Through live sessions, workshops, and industry-facing projects, participants gain practical publishing skills and exposure to careers across the industry.Cohort size: 50 seatsFirst round of acceptances: 15th June 2026Applications are reviewed on a rolling bas‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
“Subscribe to free weekly news letter HUNGRY FRIDAY FEAST here” I thought Karan would define success in the usual restaurant terms — reviews, covers, repeat customers. His answer went somewhere way more interesting.In this episode, I sit down with Karan Gokani to talk about how Hoppers became one of London's most iconic restaurants — and how it has stayed busy, relevant, and loved for over a decade in an industry where that feels almost impossible. Karan shares the principles behind that success: make it personal, find your purpose, build a culture of kindness, and create something that makes people feel more than they expected.ON THE MENU:00:00 Intro00:34 Opening Hoppers and refusing to dilute Sri Lankan food02:12 Growing from Soho to Marylebone and King's Cross05:37 The biggest misconception about scaling restaurants06:00 Culture, values, purpose and learning to codify instinct08:15 How Covid changed hospitality teams and restaurant culture09:01 Reading the room and spotting cultural red flags11:58 Karan's first business principle: make it personal15:35 How taking feedback personally improves hospitality20:52 Karan's second principle: find your purpose22:04 Saying yes to everything and discovering the common thread23:03 Why Karan's real purpose is inspiring people24:43 How writing, Instagram and restaurants all connect to purpose28:19 Asking why am I excited?31:15 Beyond Reviews: Karan's deeper definition of success31:52 How Karan thinks differently from other restaurateurs34:03 How to align a team around shared culture35:18 Service versus hospitality36:19 Building a culture of kindness38:59 Karan's definition of culture42:04 What Karan has radically changed his mind on45:35 Self-criticism, reinvention and never stepping in the same river twice49:39 Growing up in Mumbai and how it shaped Karan52:28 Why Karan came to the UK54:45 Cambridge, curiosity and the people who shaped him57:23 First principles thinking and mental models58:18 Applying first principles to Hoppers01:03:15 What problem are we really solving?01:07:55 The marketing levers that fill restaurants01:08:19 Why there is no perfect formula for restaurant success01:08:42 Food as language and the restaurant as conversation01:10:06 The soul of a restaurant and the importance of culture01:12:29 The creative insecurities Karan still wrestles with01:13:15 Competition, purpose and staying true to yourself01:14:32 Food as a gateway into culture01:15:19 Why Indian food is far more diverse than people realise01:17:14 Why South Indian food remains underrated01:18:28 The legacy of the British Indian curry house01:21:46 The anthropology and nostalgia of food01:27:48 Breaking down the dishes at the table01:31:33 Designing the architecture and atmosphere of each Hoppers01:35:45 Cooking as an expression of self01:36:43 The similarities between writing and cooking01:38:24 Why the JKS group has been so important to London restaurants01:40:32 Building the infrastructure behind creative hospitality01:42:27 Karan's favourite books and inspirations01:44:28 Closing thoughts and why there's more to talk about ============================================== ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It'll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/
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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Serendipitous Reunion: Transforming Lives Over Tea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-05-25-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: चाय की दुकान के अंदर हलचल थी।En: The tea shop was bustling with activity.Hi: दुकान की खिड़कियाँ बड़ी-बड़ी थीं, जिनसे धुंध से ढकी पहाड़ियाँ दिख रही थीं।En: The shop had large windows, through which mist-covered hills were visible.Hi: हवा में ताजा चाय पत्तियों की खूशबू फैल रही थी, और लोगों की हंसी-खुशी की आवाज़ें चारों ओर गूँज रही थीं।En: The aroma of fresh tea leaves was spreading in the air, and the sounds of people's laughter and joy were echoing all around.Hi: इस चहल-पहल के बीच, रोहित, अनया और करण की नजरें अचानक मिल गईं।En: Amidst this hustle and bustle, Rohit, Anaya, and Karan's eyes suddenly met.Hi: वे तीनों कॉलेज के बाद पहली बार इस चाय की दुकान में एक-दूसरे से मिले थे।En: The three of them met at this tea shop for the first time since college.Hi: रोहित, एक यात्रा लेखक, अपनी नौकरी में एक कहानी की तलाश कर रहा था।En: Rohit, a travel writer, was in search of a story for his job.Hi: उसे अपने लेखन में कुछ कमी महसूस हो रही थी।En: He was feeling that something was missing in his writing.Hi: अनया, शहर की योजना बनाने वाली, एक प्रोजेक्ट के सिलसिले में यहाँ आई थी।En: Anaya, a city planner, had come here for a project.Hi: अंदर से वह थोड़ी घबराई हुई थी कि उसकी योजनाएँ कहीं इस खूबसूरत जगह की आत्मा को नुकसान न पहुँचा दें।En: Internally, she was a bit nervous that her plans might harm the soul of this beautiful place.Hi: करण, एक स्थानीय टूर गाइड, अपने परिवार को छोड़कर बड़े शहर जाने का सोच रहा था, लेकिन फिर से बीच में रुक गया था।En: Karan, a local tour guide, was contemplating leaving his family to move to a big city but was once again hesitating.Hi: रोहित ने बातचीत की शुरुआत की, "कैसे हो करण?En: Rohit initiated the conversation, "How are you Karan?Hi: और तुम अनया?En: And you Anaya?"Hi: " करण बोला, "अरे रोहित, अनायाजी, देखो किस्मत हमें मिलाने कैसे लाई!En: Karan replied, "Oh Rohit, Anayaji, look how fate has brought us together!"Hi: ""हाँ, यह तो सच में अद्भुत है!En: "Yes, it truly is amazing!"Hi: " अनया ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: Anaya said with a smile.Hi: तीनों ने चाय की चुस्कियों के बीच अपनी-अपनी चिंताओं को साझा किया।En: The three of them shared their respective concerns over sips of tea.Hi: रोहित ने अपने लेखक की समस्याओं के बारे में बताया।En: Rohit talked about his problems as a writer.Hi: अनया ने बताया कि उसे चिंता थी कि उसकी योजनाओं से दार्जिलिंग की सुंदरता कहीं खत्म न हो जाए।En: Anaya mentioned her worry that her plans might erase the beauty of Darjeeling.Hi: करण ने अपने मन की बात साझा की, जिसके लिए वह दार्जिलिंग छोड़ने को लेकर असमंजस में था।En: Karan shared his thoughts about his confusion regarding leaving Darjeeling.Hi: बातचीत के दौरान, रोहित को एक शानदार विचार आया।En: During the conversation, Rohit came up with a brilliant idea.Hi: उसने कहा, "कैसा हो अगर हम स्थानीय संस्कृति को एक कहानी के रूप में पेश करें?En: He said, "How about we present the local culture as a story?Hi: यह हमारे लिए सही हो सकता है।En: It might be just right for us."Hi: "अनया ने सोचा, "क्यों न मैं यहाँ की लोगों की राय लेकर एक नई योजना बनाऊँ जिसमें स्थिरता हो?En: Anaya thought, "Why not create a new plan by taking the opinions of the people here, focusing on sustainability?"Hi: "यह सुनकर करण ने सोचा, "शायद मुझे यहाँ रहकर एक स्थानीय उत्सव आयोजित करना चाहिए, जो पर्यटन को बढ़ावा दे सके।En: Hearing this, Karan thought, "Perhaps I should stay here and organize a local festival that could boost tourism."Hi: "तीनों के बीच इस चर्चा ने रोहित को एक नई कहानी का मुद्दा दिया।En: This discussion among the three gave Rohit a new story idea.Hi: वह दार्जिलिंग की सांस्कृतिक विविधता और आधुनिकता के प्रभाव पर लिखने का फैसला किया।En: He decided to write about the cultural diversity of Darjeeling and the influence of modernity.Hi: अनया ने अपनी योजना में स्थिरता को प्राथमिकता दी।En: Anaya prioritized sustainability in her plan.Hi: वहीं, करण ने यह तय किया कि वह अपने शहर को छोड़े बिना उसके विकास में योगदान देगा।En: Meanwhile, Karan decided to contribute to the development of his town without leaving it.Hi: तीनों दोस्तों ने एक-दूसरे के साथ नए विचारों को साझा करके अपने जीवन के उलझनों को सुलझा लिया।En: By sharing new ideas with each other, the three friends resolved the complexities of their lives.Hi: चाय की वह दुकान एक छोटे से बदलाव का गवाह बनी, जहाँ तीन दोस्तों ने अपनी राह पाई और दार्जिलिंग की खूबसूरती का जश्न मनाया।En: That tea shop became a witness to a small change, where three friends found their paths and celebrated the beauty of Darjeeling. Vocabulary Words:bustling: हलचलmist-covered: धुंध से ढकीaroma: खूशबूechoing: गूँज रहीhustle: चहल-पहलamidst: बीचinternally: अंदर सेnervous: घबराईcontemplating: सोच रहाhesitating: रुक गयाinitiate: शुरुआतfate: किस्मतconcerns: चिंताओंproblem: समस्याओंerase: खत्मconfusion: असमंजसbrilliant: शानदारopinion: रायsustainability: स्थिरताfestival: उत्सवboost: बढ़ावाcontribute: योगदानcultural: सांस्कृतिकdiversity: विविधताmodernity: आधुनिकताresolved: सुलझाcomplexity: उलझनोंwitness: गवाहcelebrated: जश्नdevelopment: विकास
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Daryl Sadgrove, a leader who has worked across healthcare, telecommunications, e-commerce, logistics, education, and professional services before joining Struber, a business focused on unlocking human potential in infrastructure. Daryl brings a rare cross sector lens to one of the industry's most stubborn challenges: flatlining productivity.From his time at Telstra under David Thodey through to his current role as CEO of Struber, Daryl reveals what actually creates momentum in large organizations. He challenges the belief that AI is a magic bullet, warning that accelerating an inefficient model only makes things worse, faster.Daryl also shares a powerful sliding doors moment from his time at Australia Post during COVID, when a reactive fear based decision could have led to mass layoffs, but curiosity and analysis unlocked 20% year on year growth. He makes the case that infrastructure's real constraints aren't technical, they are human. And he explains why leaders must supercharge their people with AI, not replace them.Tune in for a thought provoking conversation on productivity, legacy, and the future of infrastructure leadership.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Building Momentum in Large Organizations:How strategic clarity from the top creates a “tsunami” of alignmentWhy leaders need to repeat strategy until they are sick of it, at least seven times via different channelsThe power of hyper effective meetings: narrow focus, clear outcomes, and the right people onlyThe Productivity Paradox in Infrastructure:Why infrastructure productivity is 2% below 1990 levels despite the internet, mobile phones, and AIHow communication, collaboration, and culture are the three biggest constraints, according to Infrastructure AustraliaThe danger of treating “soft skills” as a nice to have when they unlock millions in ROIAI as a Leadership Opportunity, Not a Shortcut: Why AI can make bad systems, bad data, and bad culture worse, fasterThe difference between using AI to replace people versus supercharging themA real life case study: a new hire in her second week building an AI powered infrastructure project pipeline that blew Daryl's mindThe Sliding Doors Moment at Australia Post During COVID: How fear nearly led to 10,000 layoffs and why pausing to question assumptions changed everythingThe power of internal research, curiosity, and reframing risk as opportunityWhy the “best case scenario” of 50% growth became reality, not the worst caseAI, Human Connection, and the Future of Work: Why humans will still deliver infrastructure for decades (10,000 people on a job site is not going away)How to use AI to accelerate your own voice, not replace itThe two business models: cut staff and gain 50% productivity OR supercharge everyone and gain 300%Legacy, Leadership, and Being Present: Why Daryl's legacy is translating solutions across industry silosThe importance of being truly home when you are home, with family, not just in bodyKey Quotes from Daryl Sadgrove:“Communication, collaboration, and culture are the biggest constraints holding projects back.”“You don't need everyone on the bus. You need critical mass.”“If you're not sick of repeating the strategy, you probably haven't communicated it enough.”“AI can make bad systems worse faster.”“The businesses that win with AI will be the ones that supercharge people, not replace them.”“People are craving human connection more than ever.”“Leadership clarity matters exponentially more in the AI era.”“The future belongs to organizations that unlock human potential.”“Infrastructure productivity is still sitting below where it was in 1990.”About Our Guest:Daryl Sadgrove is a leader who has worked across healthcare, telecommunications (Telstra), e-commerce, logistics, education, and professional services before joining Struber, a business focused on unlocking the human constraints in infrastructure. He has seen what works in high performing organizations and what does not. A former GM of Innovation at Telstra, a musician, and a golfer in training, Daryl brings cross-sector wisdom, strategic clarity, and a deep belief that people, not technology, are the real accelerators.About Your Host:Lauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential. Through insightful interviews and real-life stories, Lauren empowers listeners to create opportunities and thrive in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Share this episode with anyone interested in construction leadership, retention, team culture, and building a more inclusive industry Connect with Daryl Sadgrove on LinkedIn.Stay Connected:Follow Lauren and the Building Doors podcast on LinkedIn.Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive content.Let's Connect:Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for listening! It's time to stop waiting and start building.
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I'm seeing fibre maxxing everywhere right now. And I think it might be one of the few trends actually worth paying attention to.But as always, it's not that simple.This episode is a deep dive into fibre with Dr Karan Rajan, medical doctor and one of the most recognisable health voices online.He's built an audience of over 10 million people across social media, breaking down complex health topics with a mix of evidence, clarity and generous servings of humour.We cover:The benefits of increasing fibre for your skin, brain, inflammation, hormones and moreIs 30g a day enough?Different types of fibres and why diversity is so importantHow much fibre is too much?How to increase fibre without bloatingBest high-fibre foodsHis journey creating a fibre supplement and the controversy around itQuick disclaimer: I ask Dr Karan about his journey creating his own fibre supplement towards the end of the podcast, which is a really interesting process. I'm not affiliated in any way and, as you'll hear, I'm still very much food first, with good quality, third party tested supplements as a top up when needed.More from us
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Sponsored By: → Santa Barbara Chocolate | CocoaDynamics available at https://SantaBarbaraChocolate.com. Use code DRG20 for 20% off. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to https://timeline.com/DRG → AquaTru | Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code DRG. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Episode Description You can eat 30 grams of fiber a day and still be making the wrong choice for your microbiome. Because it was never just about how much you eat. It's about where that fiber is actually fermenting in your colon. Dr. Karan Rajan is a surgeon, gut health expert, and one of the most followed doctors on the internet. He spent years operating on colon cancers and bowel disease before realizing the most powerful thing he could do was hand people the information they were never given. In this conversation he breaks down the gut in a way that will make you want to reorganize your entire kitchen by the time it's over. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why the old soluble vs insoluble fiber model is outdated and what fermentation geography actually means — and how eating only one type of fiber can cause gas and bloating even when you're hitting your daily target • Why the protein obsession sweeping wellness culture may be quietly turning your gut bacteria into gremlins, and what happens when your microbes run out of fiber to eat • How your microbiome can begin to change within 48 hours of increasing fiber intake, and the exact ramp up strategy Dr. Karan uses to avoid the gas and bloating that makes most people quit If you have a gut, this episode is for you. Find Dr. Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKaran Book: This Is Vital Information — https://www.amazon.com/This-Vital-Information-Everything-Embarrassed-ebook/dp/B0FHC36WLD Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Meet Dr. Karan Rajan: Gut Surgeon Turned One of the Most Followed Doctors Online 3:02 - Rapid Fire: Ground vs. Whole Chia Seeds, the Gut-Skin Axis & How Often You Should Poop 9:03 - Why He Left Surgery to Educate Millions for Free 12:42 - The Microbiome: Medicine's "Dark Matter" (And Who's Really in Control) 15:22 - Could Your Microbiome Be Influencing Who You're Attracted To? 17:47 - The Gut-Brain Axis: Is Mental Health Treatment Missing a Huge Piece? 24:43 - What's Actually Exciting Right Now in Microbiome Science 29:47 - The Breakfast Swap That Changed His Life in Two Weeks 33:08 - Should You Be Eating More Like Your Ancestors? 35:54 - Fast, Medium & Slow Fermenting Fibers: Why It Matters Where Fiber Ferments in Your Colon 40:47 - Psyllium Husk, Chia Seeds & What Most Fiber Supplements Get Wrong 41:57 - The Best Foods for Your Microbiome (According to the Doc Who Studies It) 43:14 - Cooked and Cooled Starch & Why Freezing Bread Actually Works 44:07 - The Truth About Colonics: Helpful or Harmful? 46:41 - Your Microbiome Can Change Within 48 Hours — Here's How to Start 48:01 - The Fiber Fart Curve: Why Gas Is a Good Sign You're Doing It Right 50:33 - Why the Rise in Colon Cancer Is Directly Tied to Fiber Deficiency 51:42 - Too Much Protein, Not Enough Fiber: How You Turn Gut Bacteria Into Gremlins 56:27 - The Book & Why He Never Wants Anyone to Die of Embarrassment Again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Myths: A Hidden Treasure at Minakshi Amman Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मिनाक्षी अम्मन मंदिर का वातावरण चिठिरई महोत्सव की धूमधाम से भरा हुआ था।En: The atmosphere of the मिनाक्षी अम्मन Temple was filled with the excitement of the Chithirai Mahotsav.Hi: अन्वि, एक जिज्ञासु इतिहासकार, कलाकृति को खोजने की चाह में मंदिर के हर कोने को घूरती हुई चल रही थी।En: Anvi, a curious historian, was wandering around the temple, peering into every corner in search of an artifact.Hi: उसके पास उसका पुराना मित्र करन था, जो मंदिर का अनुभवी मार्गदर्शक था।En: With her was her old friend Karan, an experienced guide of the temple.Hi: राघव, एक संशयवादी पुरातत्त्वज्ञ, जिन्हें कलाकृति के बारे में संदेह था, उनके साथ था।En: Raghav, a skeptical archaeologist who doubted the existence of the artifact, was with them.Hi: अन्वि की रिसर्च ने उसे यह यकीन दिलाया था कि प्राचीन कलाकृति मंदिर परिसर में कहीं छिपी हुई है।En: Anvi's research had convinced her that the ancient artifact was hidden somewhere within the temple complex.Hi: फूलों की सुगंध और भक्तिमय भजन के बीच, अन्वि ने करन से कहा, "हमें रात में कुछ छिपे हुए हिस्से देखने होंगे।En: Amidst the fragrance of flowers and devotional hymns, Anvi said to Karan, "We'll need to look into some hidden parts at night."Hi: "करन ने उसकी बात मान ली।En: Karan agreed to her plan.Hi: रात के सन्नाटे में, जब मंदिर में केवल सुरक्षा गार्ड ही थे, अन्वि और करन चुपचाप अंदर चले आए।En: In the silence of the night, when only security guards were present in the temple, Anvi and Karan quietly entered.Hi: राघव दूर खड़ा हुआ दोनों की कोशिश को अनुचित मान रहा था, लेकिन उसने भी, अन्वि के आग्रह पर, उनका पीछा किया।En: Raghav, who was standing at a distance, considered their effort inappropriate, but at Anvi's insistence, he followed them.Hi: अन्वि का मन कह रहा था कि कुछ अद्भुत यहां छिपा हो सकता है।En: Anvi felt sure that something extraordinary might be hidden there.Hi: उसकी उत्सुकता उसके मार्गदर्शक थी।En: Her curiosity was her guide.Hi: अचानक, एक स्तंभ के पीछे एक दरवाजे की तरफ उसने इशारा किया।En: Suddenly, she pointed towards a door behind a pillar.Hi: करन ने दरवाजा डॉक कर खोला।En: Karan carefully unlocked the door.Hi: वे एक गुप्त कक्ष में पहुँच गए, जिसकी दीवारों पर अजीब चित्र बने थे।En: They entered a secret chamber with strange murals on the walls.Hi: "यह यहाँ है!En: "It's here!"Hi: " अन्वि की आंखें चमक उठीं।En: Anvi's eyes sparkled.Hi: उन्होंने दीवारों पर पाए संकेतों को पढ़ना शुरू किया।En: They began to read the clues found on the walls.Hi: जल्द ही, उन संकेतों ने उन्हें उस स्थान की तरफ इशारा किया जहां कलाकृति थी।En: Soon, these clues pointed to the location of the artifact.Hi: उन्हें एक छोटा सा संदूक मिला, जिसमें वह प्राचीन कलाकृति थी।En: They found a small chest containing the ancient artifact.Hi: लेकिन तभी राघव ने कहा, "यहाँ से इसे निकालना सुरक्षित नहीं है।En: But just then, Raghav said, "It's not safe to remove it from here.Hi: इसे महोत्सव के बाद ही सबको दिखाया जाएगा।En: It should be shown to everyone only after the festival."Hi: "अन्वि ने सोचा और सहमति में सिर हिला दिया।En: Anvi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.Hi: चिठिरई महोत्सव की इस पवित्रता को भंग करना सही नहीं होगा।En: It would not be right to disrupt the sanctity of the Chithirai Mahotsav.Hi: बाद में ही सही, लेकिन दुनिया जान जाएगी कि उनकी रिसर्च सही थी।En: Even if it takes time, the world would know that her research was accurate.Hi: इस घटना ने तीनों के जीवन को बदल दिया।En: This incident changed the lives of all three.Hi: अन्वि ने दूसरों के विचारों का सम्मान करना सीखा, करन ने एक नई साहसिकता का अनुभव किया और राघव ने महसूस किया कि हर मिथक के पीछे कुछ सच्चाई होती है।En: Anvi learned to respect the opinions of others, Karan experienced a new sense of adventure, and Raghav realized that there is often some truth behind every myth.Hi: सभी के सोच में बदलाव आया और वे इस अनोखी खोज के साक्षी बने।En: There was a shift in everyone's perspective, and they became witnesses to this unique discovery. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: वातावरणexcitement: धूमधामcurious: जिज्ञासुhistorian: इतिहासकारartifact: कलाकृतिwandering: घूरती हुईexperienced: अनुभवीskeptical: संशयवादीarchaeologist: पुरातत्त्वज्ञresearch: रिसर्चconvinced: यकीनcomplex: परिसरfragrance: सुगंधdevotional: भक्तिमयhymns: भजनsecurity: सुरक्षाappropriate: अनुचितextraordinary: अद्भुतchamber: कक्षmurals: चित्रchest: संदूकremove: निकालनाsanctity: पवित्रताdisrupt: भंगperspective: सोचwitnesses: साक्षीdiscovery: खोजguide: मार्गदर्शकinsistence: आग्रहrespect: सम्मान
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Adam Woodley, a refrigeration and air conditioning veteran, former business leader, and passionate male ally. From tradie apprentice to building a business with 97 percent staff retention, Adam proves great teams aren't luck. They are built on trust, empathy, and rejecting "that's just how it is."Adam shares the small choices that kept his people loyal: high end tools, eight to ten shirts for Queensland's heat, and customer first autonomy. He also opens up about surviving a house fire that left him clinically dead, a second chance that reshaped his approach to work, family, and legacy.He speaks frankly on why construction struggles to retain women, what microaggressions look like on site, and why change must start from the bottom up with young men aged 17 to 25. As a leader of the Male Allies program, run with Trellis and NAWIC, Adam equips young tradies and engineers to call out poor behaviour without fear.Tune in for honest insights on retention, courage, and building an industry people actually want to stay in.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Building a Career Through Opportunity and Work Ethic:How early exposure to trades shaped Adam's career path and mindsetWhy hard work creates “luck” and opens doors over timeThe value of adaptability and being willing to take on new challengesScaling a Business from the Ground Up:What it takes to build a service business without acquisitionsWhy customer service is the foundation of sustainable growthHow repeat business is earned through consistency, not shortcutsHiring, Retention, and High-Performance Teams: Why hiring through trusted referrals leads to stronger teamsHow culture is built through shared standards and accountabilityThe small, practical decisions that led to exceptional staff retentionLeadership, Autonomy, and Trust: Why empowering employees to make decisions improves outcomesThe importance of giving teams full ownership not partial responsibilityHow removing friction helps people perform at their bestCustomer Experience and Long-Term Loyalty: Why customers stay loyal to people, not just companiesHow professionalism, attitude, and consistency drive repeat workThe role of trust in building long-term client relationshipsLife-Changing Perspective and Personal Growth: How surviving a house fire reshaped Adam's priorities and mindsetWhy living with urgency changes how you lead and make decisionsThe importance of focusing on what truly matters todayCulture, Bias, and Industry Change: Why construction doesn't have a talent problem, it has a thinking problemHow unconscious bias and microaggressions impact retentionThe role leaders and teams play in shaping inclusive workplacesMale Allyship and the Future of Construction: The case for changing culture from the bottom up, starting with young men aged 17–25What it takes to create a culture where everyone belongsWhy the goal is to make "male ally" an obsolete term in 10 yearsKey Quotes from Adam Woodley:“Construction has never had a talent problem. It has a thinking problem.”“Hard work creates the luck that people see.”“If you can do it today, don't put it off until tomorrow.”“Customers are loyal to the person, not the company.”“Don't ever be too busy to make sure your door is always open.”“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”About Our Guest:Adam Woodley is a refrigeration and air conditioning professional who built and scaled a service business in Queensland from scratch, achieving industry leading retention rates. He's a passionate advocate for cultural change in construction, co facilitating the Male Allies program (in partnership with Trellis and NAWIC ) to equip young men aged 17 to 25 with the skills to challenge poor behaviour and build more inclusive sites. Adam's perspective is shaped by decades on the tools, a near fatal house fire, and the experience of watching his own daughter try to enter a trade, only to find the doors still closed.About Your Host:Lauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential. Through insightful interviews and real-life stories, Lauren empowers listeners to create opportunities and thrive in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Share this episode with anyone interested in construction leadership, retention, team culture, and building a more inclusive industry Connect with Adam Woodley on LinkedIn.Stay Connected:Follow Lauren and the Building Doors podcast on LinkedIn.Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive content.Let's Connect:Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for listening! It's time to stop waiting and start building.
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No episódio 246 do Filosofia Pop, recebemos o jurista Lenio Streck para uma conversa sobre filosofia no direito, a importância da hermenêutica jurídica e os riscos do decisionismo. A conversa aborda os limites da interpretação, o papel crítico da doutrina e a necessidade de fundamentação teórica para fortalecer práticas jurídicas mais democráticas. Palavras-chave: Este episódio também marca os 11 anos do podcast. Ao final, você ouve a canção “Não Cabem em uma Kombi”, do acervo de Pedro Ivo, do canal Ateu Informa. Aproveitamos para indicar também o canal Esquerda Goiana, Uai!, de Murilo Ferraz e Analu Oliveira, além do curta-metragem Você Não Vai Me Entender, lançado por Murilo em novembro passado. Lenio Luiz Streck, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS) Mestre e Doutor em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Pós-doutor pela Universidade de Lisboa. Professor titular do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito (Mestrado e Doutorado) da UNISINOS, na área de concentração em Direito Público. Professor permanente e pesquisador da UNESA-RJ, Professor visitante da Universidade Javeriana – CO. 3 Jurista mais citado na América Latina e 4 nos países do BRICS – conforme Índice Científico Alper-Döğer) (AD). Membro catedrático da Academia Brasileira de Direito Constitucional ABDConst. Presidente de Honra do Instituto de Hermenêutica Jurídica IHJ (RS-MG). Membro da comissão permanente de Direito Constitucional do Instituto dos Advogados Brasileiros – IAB, do Observatório da Jurisdição Constitucional do Instituto Brasiliense de Direito Público – IDP, da Revista Direitos Fundamentais e Justiça, da Revista Novos Estudos Jurídicos, entre outros. Coordenador do DASEIN Núcleo de Estudos Hermenêuticos. Ex-Procurador de Justiça do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Autor, entre outras obras, de Jurisdição Constitucional e Decisão Jurídica (6. ed.); Hermenêutica Jurídica e(m) Crise (11. ed.); Verdade e Consenso (6. ed.), Dicionário de Hermenêutica, 2a. edição, além dos livros, em espanhol: Verdad y Consenso, Hermenéutica y Decisión Judicial, e Hermenéutica Jurídica: estudios de teoría del derecho, Dicionario de Hermenéutica, Lla llamada conciencia de los jueces. Tem experiência na área do Direito, com ênfase em Direito Constitucional, Hermenêutica Jurídica e Filosofia do Direito.Vem lecionando disciplinas de direito em cursos de pós-graduação lato sensu EAD desde 2017: Pós Graduação UNISC EAD, da Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, 2018; Direito Eleitoral EAD, da Fundação Escola do Ministério Público, Porto Alegre/RS), 2017; Curso de Pós-Graduação em Direito Constitucional EaD, da Academia Brasileira de Direito Constitucional ABDCONST, 2018-2019; e Curso de Pós-Graduação em Direito e Processo Penal EaD, da Academia Brasileira de Direito Constitucional ABDCONST, 2019 (a lecionar). Temas tratados na entrevista (em tópicos) Diferença entre “filosofia no direito” e “filosofia do direito”Defesa da ideia de que a filosofia não deve ser mero ornamento externo ao campo jurídico, mas condição de possibilidade para compreender conceitos, práticas e decisões jurídicas. A filosofia como modo de ser no mundoInfluência de Martin Heidegger: a filosofia aparece como forma de existência e de compreensão prévia do mundo, não apenas disciplina acadêmica. Linguagem, nomes e realidadeDebate sobre como se dão nome às coisas, relação entre palavras e mundo, usando referências como Crátilo e Vidas Secas. Crítica ao positivismo jurídico e ao cientificismoDiscussão sobre o século XIX, quando a filosofia teria sido afastada como “metafísica”, deixando o direito empobrecido teoricamente. Contradições filosóficas nas decisões judiciaisExemplo de juízes que invocam ao mesmo tempo “livre convencimento” (subjetivismo) e “verdade real” (objetivismo), misturando paradigmas incompatíveis. Crítica ao decisionismo judicial brasileiroRejeição da ideia de que “direito é aquilo que os tribunais dizem que é”, vista como destruição da autonomia do direito. Hermenêutica jurídica e limites da interpretaçãoDefesa de limites interpretativos contra arbitrariedades e superinterpretações. A interpretação jurídica deve ser constrangida por tradição, linguagem e institucionalidade. Conceito de “constrangimento epistemológico”Tese de Lenio Streck de que a doutrina e a teoria jurídica devem limitar interpretações arbitrárias e impor padrões racionais ao direito. Direito e literaturaA literatura como fonte privilegiada para compreender dilemas jurídicos e políticos. Exemplos usados: Orestéia, As Viagens de Gulliver, William Shakespeare. Superinterpretação e relativismoDiscussão do debate entre Umberto Eco e Richard Rorty sobre limites da interpretação e riscos do relativismo. Crítica à cultura digital e redes sociaisReflexão sobre banalização do conhecimento, culto à superficialidade e perda da vergonha pública na era das redes. Inteligência artificial e atalhos cognitivosPreocupação com IA como instrumento de simplificação excessiva, respostas prontas e fuga da angústia do pensamento. Hierarquia, autoridade e educaçãoDebate sobre a importância de hierarquias legítimas na formação intelectual e no aprendizado, contrapondo-se ao igualitarismo simplificador. Filosofia brasileira e reconhecimento de Ernildo SteinStreck aponta Ernildo Stein como o filósofo brasileiro que mais o impressionou. Filósofos preferidosDeclara preferência por Hans-Georg Gadamer, com forte referência também a Heidegger. Referências citadas na entrevista Filósofos / Teóricos Martin Heidegger Hans-Georg Gadamer Ernildo Stein Richard Rorty Umberto Eco Charles Sanders Peirce William James Ludwig Wittgenstein (implícito no tema linguagem privada) Søren Kierkegaard Gaston Bachelard Thomas Hobbes William of Ockham Marcílio de Pádua Dante Alighieri Obras literárias / Livros Crátilo Vidas Secas As Viagens de Gulliver Dom Casmurro O Nome da Rosa O Pêndulo de Foucault O Pato Selvagem A Festa da Insignificância A Brincadeira Autores literários William Shakespeare Jonathan Swift Graciliano Ramos Machado de Assis Henrik Ibsen Milan Kundera Obras de Lenio Streck mencionadas Dicionário de Hermenêutica Dicionário de Senso Comum Ensino Jurídico em Crise Robô Não Desce Escada Hermenêutica, Jurisdição e Decisão “Fatos, relatos e interpretações”. In:Trindade, André Karam. e Karan, Henrieta. (ed.). Por dentro da Lei. Direito, narrativa e ficção. (na entrevista erroneamente atribui esse texto a Ernildo Stein, quando queria enfatizar que funciona como um resumo da perspectiva de Lenio Streck) Obras de Ernildo Stein mencionadas: Aproximações sobre Hermenêutica Anamnese: a Filosofia e o Retorno do Reprimido Pensar é Errar: um Ajuste com Heidegger Diferença e Metafísica Racionalidade e Existência: uma Introdução à Filosofia O Filosofia Pop é um podcast que aborda a filosofia como parte da cultura. A cada 15 dias, sempre às segundas-feiras, a gente vai estar aqui pra continuar essa conversa com vocês. Intercalando com nossos episódios normais de quando em quando vamos apresentar episódios de entrevistas temáticas especiais. O episódio de hoje que é uma parceria com o projeto de extensão Filosofia, Cultura popular e Ética, desenvolvido na Universidade Federal de Jataí. Se gosta do conteúdo do podcast, apoio nossa campanha de financiamento coletivo no Catarse, O endereço é http://catarse.me/filosofia_pop. A contribuição mínima que pedimos ´de 5 reais mensais. Se você preferir, pode contribuir através de nosso pix, que é contato@filosofiapop.com.br. Se não pode contribuir financeiramente, ajude divulgando, comentando, indicando para amigos. Precisamos dessa força! Lembrando que você pode encontrar o podcast filosofia popo no twitter, instagram, Facebook e outras redes sociais. Nosso email é contato@filosofiapop.com.br Twitter: @filosofia_popFacebook: Página do Filosofia PopYouTube: Canal do Filosofia Pope-mail: contato@filosofiapop.com.brSite: https://filosofiapop.com.brPodcast: Feed RSS Com vocês, mais um episódio do podcast Filosofia Pop! O post #246 – Filosofia no Direito, com Lenio Streck apareceu primeiro em filosofia pop.
Novelist Karan Mahajan joins the show to talk with Chris about his new work, The Complex. They discuss the novel's memorable characters, settings, and themes, as well as Karan's literary influences and the challenges of writing about Indian culture and politics for a non-Indian audience. Show notes: Karan's novel, The Complex “The True Margaret,” a short story […]
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Cameron Bell, a seasoned construction and project management leader with decades of experience across Scotland and Australia. Cam has built his reputation on something surprisingly simple: holding a clear, consistent standard. From his early days as a “peggy” (chainman) in Scotland to leading major infrastructure teams in Australia, Cam shares the reality of what it takes to deliver profitable projects without cutting corners.Cam opens up about his rocky start in Australia, including washing dishes for three months, the pressure of losing money on a job, and why he refuses to settle for “good enough” when hiring. He also talks about the concrete footpath that sets the tone for an entire project, the power of a sticker board meeting, and why the most important concrete you pour might not be structural at all. Tune in to hear how strong standards, honest leadership, and disciplined decision-making can shape better projects, stronger teams, and a lasting reputation in construction.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Building Strong Foundations in Engineering:Why Cameron's early career in Scotland created a hands-on understanding of constructionHow engineers overseas are trained differently through practical responsibilityThe importance of learning how projects are built, not just how they are designedWhy early career exposure to pressure creates stronger long-term capabilityPersistence, Career Growth, and Breaking Into the Industry:How Cameron went from washing dishes to landing an engineering role in AustraliaWhy persistence matters more than perfect timing when searching for opportunitiesThe value of saying yes to regional roles to gain experience and credibilityWhy graduates should focus on gaining experience rather than chasing the perfect jobHigh Standards and Hiring the Right People:Why lowering hiring standards creates long-term project problemsWhat Cameron looks for in interviews beyond technical skillsWhy attitude, accountability, and willingness to learn matter more than technical brillianceHow early expectations shape performance culture across a project teamLeadership Under Pressure:How to manage stress when projects are losing money or facing delaysWhy great leaders focus on solutions instead of blameThe importance of honesty when mistakes happen on-siteHow clear communication helps teams recover during difficult periodsCulture, Accountability, and High-Performance Teams:Why project culture starts with the smallest details on siteHow leadership behaviors shape standards across an entire workforceThe importance of holding teams accountable without creating blameWhy one high performer can elevate an entire teamHow “rotten eggs” quietly damage morale and performanceProblem Solving and Lean Construction Thinking:Why construction is ultimately a constant exercise in communication and problem-solvingHow lean construction methods improve collaboration and planningThe value of bringing engineers, supervisors, safety, and environmental teams togetherWhy alignment across disciplines creates stronger project outcomesIntegrity, Reputation, and Long-Term Success:Why reputation matters more than short-term winsCameron's “pub test” and “Sunday paper test” for making ethical decisionsThe role integrity plays in hiring, leadership, and client relationshipsWhy people remember both strong leaders and poor decisionsFamily, Burnout, and Life Outside Construction:The reality of balancing leadership roles with family lifeWhy Cameron made weekends family time after becoming a project managerHow long holidays and downtime help leaders reset mentallyThe importance of finding identity beyond workKey Quotes from Cameron Bell:“Honesty is the best policy. It's easier to fix a mistake at the start.”“There's always a solution. You just haven't looked hard enough.”“You've got to set the standards at the start with the people you hire.”“If you settle on anything in life, you're giving up.”“There's nothing worse than not dealing with a rotten egg. It kills the culture.”“We're not tier one, tier two, or tier three. We're just the best people to work with.”About Our Guest:Cameron Bell is a construction and project management leader with extensive experience across Scotland and Australia. He has held senior roles on major infrastructure projects and is known for delivering profitable outcomes through high standards, strong teams, and consistent problem-solving. Cam currently works with Georgiou, where he leads multiple projects and helps shape a culture of performance and accountability.About Your Host:Lauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential. Through insightful interviews and real-life stories, Lauren empowers listeners to create opportunities and thrive in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Share this episode with anyone interested in sustainability and leadership.Connect with Cameron Bell on LinkedIn.Stay Connected:Follow Lauren and the Building Doors podcast on LinkedIn.Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive content.Let's Connect:Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for listening! It's time to stop waiting and start building.
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This is an evergreen series which facilitates anyone to learn and sing Sai Bhajans the way it is sung everyday during the prayer sessions in the Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam. The notes, lyrics, raga, rhythm, the meaning and stories concerning the bhajan are explained in detail. If youare a Sai bhajan enthusiast, you may enjoy this!
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Medaya Ocher and Eric Newman speak with Karan Mahajan about his latest novel, The Complex. Taking its name from the collection of buildings that patriarch SP Chopra built for his family in Delhi amid the fallout of the 1947 partition crisis, the novel explores how Chopra's descendants struggle to escape the pull of an overbearing family and the long shadow cast by their storied ancestor. As they seek to wrest the lives they want from their surroundings, buried secrets and the tectonic forces of a rising Hindu nationalist movement threaten to tear them all apart. Medaya, Eric, and Karan discuss the transformation of India from the 1970s through the 1990s, the flight from family as both opportunity and wound, and what it means to live with and through buried family secrets.
What if your real estate assistant never slept and handled your entire transaction for you? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Karan Khanna. Karan is the product lead behind ListedKit AI and the creator of Ava an AI assistant transforming how real estate agents and transaction coordinators manage deals. In this episode he shares how he entered the real estate space from outside the industry and quickly identified inefficiencies in transaction management that could be solved with AI. The conversation dives into how Ava reads contracts in seconds builds timelines automates communication and allows agents to focus on client relationships instead of paperwork. Karan also explains the future of autonomous AI assistants that can manage deals proactively giving agents more freedom and scalability than ever before. If you want to stay ahead in real estate and leverage AI before everyone else catches up this episode is a must listen! Highlights 00:00 - 01:25 Introduction to Ava and AI in real estate Overview of AI assistant Ava Speed of contract processing Impact on agents and transaction coordinators Industry recognition and scale Why this conversation matters 01:25 - 06:05 Karan Khanna background and origin story Coming from outside real estate Product manager mindset Harmony Venture Labs influence Identifying real estate inefficiencies Shift from static software to AI 06:05 - 12:40 Understanding the core problem in transactions Challenges of independent transaction coordinators Managing multiple systems and workflows Agent struggles with admin work Broker expectations for productivity Defining the true industry bottleneck 12:40 - 20:10 Listing workflow and pre contract automation Uploading listing agreements Task creation and deadline tracking Managing offers with Ava AI generated listing descriptions Handling multiple offers efficiently 20:10 - 30:15 Contract to closing automation Extracting contract data instantly Building timelines and calendars Email drafting and communication CRM integration and contact syncing Mobile usage and real time updates 30:15 - 45:10 Scaling agents and teams with AI Template creation for repeat workflows Doubling transaction volume Team collaboration features Improved client communication Reducing manual workload 45:10 – 01:14:25 Future of AI and Agentic Ava Autonomous AI handling deal Inbox monitoring and task execution Text messaging and voice interaction Trust and approval systems Vision for fully automated transactions Quotes: "Reading four offers at once is now a thing" – Karan Khanna "I just want to be out there selling instead of stuck doing paperwork" – Karan Khanna "We're trying to create an invisible workflow" – Karan Khanna "Ava can wake up and start working on your deals automatically" – Karan Khanna To contact Karan Khanna, learn more about his business, and make him a part of your network, make sure to follow his Website and LinkedIn. Connect with Karan Khanna! Website: https://www.listedkit.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karkhanna Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #KaranKhanna #RealEstateAI #AIForAgents #TransactionCoordinator #PropTech #AIAutomation #RealEstateTools #AgentProductivity #RealEstateTech #AIAssistant #ListedKit #AvaAI #RealEstateWorkflow #CRMIntegration #AIRevolution #FutureOfWork #AutomationTools #RealEstateBusiness #SalesProductivity #DigitalTransformation #TechInRealEstate
GI cancers are skyrocketing in young people. Colon cancer killed Chadwick Boseman at 43. And, we can all drastically lower our cancer risks almost immediately. In this episode, a top surgeon shares exactly how. Today's guest is Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, who has worked with the UN, World Health Organization, and British Red Cross. He shares the three things you can do every single day to lower your risk of GI cancer, what's actually driving chronic inflammation, and the one highest-return, lowest-effort habit for your health—plus he's running through his honest thoughts on cold plunges, seed oils, GLP-1s, saunas, and more sharing exactly what the science says.
On this week's show, Milan sits down with the novelist Karan Mahajan, author of a much-anticipated new novel, The Complex. Karan and Milan discussed the book at our first ever live Grand Tamasha event at Carnegie headquarters in Washington, DC on March 16. Karan is an associate professor in Literary Arts at Brown University and the author of the books Family Planning and The Association of Small Bombs.
We're following all of the gut health advice on the internet and our guts feel maybe worse than ever. We're bloated, we're constipated, AND all of the videos we're watching are contradicting each other. Do we have leaky gut? Should we be fibermaxxing? Why does the fiber make us fart so much? On the Liz Moody Podcast, we're always looking for the real science that can actually change our lives, so today I'm joined by Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, who has worked with the UN, World Health Organization, and British Red Cross. We're ranking gut health advice from social media, from the best advice to the advice you should definitely ignore.
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In this episode of Diverse Voices Book Review, host Hopeton Hay speaks with novelist Karan Mahajan about his latest novel, THE COMPLEX. Mahajan discusses how the book examines immigration, marriage, family hierarchies, and the unspoken emotional lives that shape personal relationships. Set primarily in the late 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in India and the United States, the conversation explores how private family dynamics intersect with larger political and social forces.Karan Mahajan is also the author of THE ASSOCIATION OF SMALL BOMBS, which was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times, and he was named one of Granta's Best Young American Novelists. He is an associate professor of literary arts at Brown University.Follow Diverse Voices Book Review on Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewBluesky - @diversevoicesbooks.bsky.socialEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com
Dr. Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon, gut health specialist, founder of LOAM, and host of the Dr. Karan Explores podcast. He joins the show to explain why so many people are constantly bloated, reacting to foods, and being told it's “normal”—and what's actually going on in your gut.We break down the truth about “leaky gut,” the fiber deficiency epidemic, and how your microbiome is directly influencing your hormones, mood, and skin. Dr. Rajan also shares why many gut health trends are overcomplicated or misguided—from over-reliance on probiotics to restrictive protocols like low FODMAP—and what actually moves the needle when it comes to digestion.You can find Dr. Karan Rajan on Instagram @drkaranrajan and on TikTok @dr.karanr and Loam on Instagram and their website https://loamscience.com/ We also get into:What healthy digestion actually looks likeHow often you should be going to the bathroomCommon causes of bloating (including “healthy” foods)The gut–brain connection and anxietyHow stress and hormones impact digestionWhy fiber is one of the most overlooked tools in healthThe downside of probiotics for some peopleSIBO, elimination diets, and when they go too farLemon water—does it actually help?Parasite cleanses, microbiome trends, and fecal transplantsGLP-1 medications and gut healthIf your gut feels off but you can't figure out why—or you've tried everything and still feel stuck—this episode will give you clarity on what actually matters.This episode is brought to you by:Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Mask from BON CHARGE by using code BLONDE at www.boncharge.com.Visit Nutrafol.com and use code BLONDE for $10 off your first subscription and free shipping.Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com/well.Head to paleovalley.com/well or use code well at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. Go to ButcherBox.com/well for $20 off plus free shipping.Visit vuori.com/well for 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on orders over $75. Head to ladder.fit/WELL for a 7-day free trial and $10 off your first month.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colorectal cancer is now the No.1 cause of death for people under 50 in the United States. When it is caught early, nine out of ten people survive. When it is caught late, only two out of ten do. Yet most people are not screening, not eating enough fiber, and have no idea how rapidly the gut microbiome is collapsing in modern populations. I sat down with Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, gut health expert, and founder of Loam Science, to break down the real biology behind the gut microbiome and why it may be one of the most powerful levers we have for longterm health. We cover the rising colorectal cancer epidemic in young people, why fiber is the single most important thing you can do for your colon, and how the microbiome connects to your brain, heart, hormones, immune system, and even your skin. Dr. Karan also explains how stress, poor sleep, NSAIDs, antibiotics, and proton pump inhibitors silently destroy the gut lining, why the carnivore diet starves your microbiome, the emerging link between gut health and endometriosis, and what the science actually says about microbiome testing, GLP-1 peptides, and supplement quality. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Colorectal Cancer Is Now the #1 Killer Under 50 01:24 Why Early Screening Changes Everything 03:19 The Gut Microbiome Explained Simply 05:51 Why Fiber Is the Rent for Your Colon 11:32 The Hadza Tribe and What 100g of Fiber a Day Does 18:45 The Carnivore Diet and What It Does to Your Gut 24:10 Stress, the Vagus Nerve, and Gut Dysfunction 31:20 Sleep, Circadian Clocks, and Your Bowel Health 33:06 The Gut-Cancer Connection 34:12 Cholesterol, the Gut-Heart Axis, and LDL 38:50 Estrogen, Perimenopause, and the Microbiome 43:15 Endometriosis and the Microbiome Trial 48:30 Leaky Gut, NSAIDs, Antibiotics, and PPIs 53:25 GLP-1 Peptides, Semaglutide, and What the Research Says 55:38 Why Supplement Quality Is Mostly Unregulated _______ Thank you to our sponsors Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicola Timeline: http://timeline.com/NEURO Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/ Cheers Health: https://CheersHealth.com/NEURO Use code NEURO for 20% off Jones Road Beauty: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com Use code NEURO BASED Bodyworks: https://basedbodyworks.com/ Use code NEURO for 20% off _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Karan Vaidya, CTO of Composio, explains how their “smart tool” platform lets AI agents access over 50,000 tools across 1,000+ apps through a single interface. He details how Composio handles tool discovery, authentication, sandboxes, and logging, and how an AI-powered feedback loop continuously improves tools in real time. The conversation explores avoiding model lock-in through robust skills and instructions, translating capabilities across model providers, and why the best agent use cases look more like full jobs than isolated tasks. Google: Try Google's latest and greatest model, Gemini 3.1 Pro, in AI Studio (https://aistudio.google.com/) or the Gemini app. Sponsors: Tasklet: Tasklet: Build your own Cognitive Revolution monitoring agent in one click.Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai VCX: VCX, by Fundrise, is the public ticker for private tech, giving everyday investors access to high-growth private companies in AI, space, defense tech, and more. Learn how to invest at https://getvcx.com Claude: Claude is the AI collaborator that understands your entire workflow, from drafting and research to coding and complex problem-solving. Start tackling bigger problems with Claude and unlock Claude Pro's full capabilities at https://claude.ai/tcr CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (03:38) Special Sponsor (05:10) Composio overview and harness (10:20) Users, trust, security (19:45) Sandboxes and execution (Part 1) (19:53) Sponsors: Tasklet | VCX (22:46) Sandboxes and execution (Part 2) (28:07) Smart MCPs and skills (Part 1) (34:25) Sponsor: Claude (36:38) Smart MCPs and skills (Part 2) (44:10) Context, access, upgrades (54:05) Skills and model lock-in (01:03:51) Memory and agent tools (01:09:21) AI and SaaS disruption (01:20:20) Agents, costs, labor (01:31:18) Monetization and interfaces (01:36:13) Episode Outro (01:39:56) Outro PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk
In this episode, we dive into detailed previews of RCB, CSK, DC, LSG, and SRH as we gear up for the season.Richa kicks things off with a deep dive into Royal Challengers Bangalore.For the Delhi Capitals segment, we're joined by Arvint and Karan from Capitals Blood, alongside Raghav, as they break down the squad, key storylines, and what to expect this year. Vatsal takes the lead on Lucknow Super Giants, analysing their balance and potential combinations, while Sarthak covers both Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, looking at how these teams are shaping up.
The Complex by Karan Mahajan is a captivating family drama that moves between the US and India during a time of political transformation. Karan joins us to talk about Russian novels, the American Dream, New Delhi, connection, memory vs nostalgia, exile and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Complex by Karan Mahajan The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Paradise Lost by John Milton Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte Malgudi Days by R.K. Narayan The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy This Is Not That Dawn by Yashpal The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing Ravelstein by Saul Bellow Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow
#943: Join us as we sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan – doctor, health educator, & bestselling author of This Book May Save Your Life & This is Vital Information. Known across social media for debunking viral health trends, he's become one of the most trusted voices in gut & general health. In this episode, Dr. Karan Rajan breaks down the alarming rise of colorectal cancer, how gut health impacts hormonal conditions like endometriosis, the truth about fiber intake, what your GI tract is really trying to tell you, & debunks today's biggest viral health trends. To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To connect with Dr. Karan Rajan click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194. Shop LOAM at https://go.shopmy.us/p-43749215 and use code SKINNY20 for 20% off! This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential The beauty tool that started it all, redesigned to evolve with you. Shop Ice Roller at https://bit.ly/IceRollerSilver today. This episode is sponsored by Beekeepers Natural's Go to http://beekeepersnaturals.com/SKINNY or enter code SKINNY to get 20% off your order! This episode is sponsored by The American Beverage Association Visit http://goodtoknowfacts.org for more information. This episode is sponsored by ARMRA Go to http://armra.com/SKINNY or enter SKINNY to get 30% off your first subscription order. This episode is sponsored by The RealReal Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to http://TheRealReal.com/skinny. This episode is sponsored by Ollie Go to http://ollie.com/skinny and use code skinny to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by Bobbie If you want to feed with confidence too, head to http://hibobbie.com to find the formula trusted by parents and loved by their babies—700k and counting. Produced by Dear Media