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Our analysts Andrew Sheets and Aron Becker explain why European credit markets' performance for the rest of 2025 could be tied to U.S. growth. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Head of Corporate Credit Research at Morgan Stanley.Aron Becker: And I'm Aron Becker, Head of European Credit Strategy.Andrew Sheets: And today on the program, we're continuing a series of conversations covering the outlook for credit around the world. Morgan Stanley has recently updated its forecast for the next 12 months, and here we're going to bring you the latest views on what matters for European credit.It's Thursday, June 12th at 2pm in London.So, Aron, it's great to have this conversation with you. Today we're going to be talking about the European credit outlook. We talked with our colleague Vishwas in the other week about the U.S. credit outlook. But let's really dive into Europe and how that looks from the perspective of a credit investor.And maybe the place to start is, from your perspective, how do you see the economic backdrop in Europe, and what do you think that means for credit?Aron Becker: Right. So, on the European side, our growth expectations remain somewhat more challenging. Our economists are expecting growth after a fairly strong start to slow down in the back half of this year. The German fiscal package that was announced earlier this year will take time to lift growth further out in 2026. So, in the near term, we see a softening backdrop for the domestic economy.But I think what's important to emphasize here is that U.S. growth, as Vishwas and you have talked about last time around, is also set to decelerate on our economists forecast more meaningfully. And that matters for Europe.Two reasons why I think the U.S. growth outlook matters for European credit. One, nearly a quarter of European companies' revenues are generated in the U.S. And two, U.S. companies themselves have been very actively tapping the European corporate bond markets. And in fact, if you look at the outstanding notion of bonds in the euro benchmarks, the largest country by far is U.S. issuers. And so, I do think that we need to think about the outlook on the macro side, more in a global perspective, when we think about the outlook for European credit. And if we look at history, what we can deduct from the simple correlation between growth and credit spreads is current credit valuations imply growth would be around 3 percent. And that's a stark contrast to our economists' forecast where both Europe and U.S. is decelerating to below 1 percent over the next 12 months.Andrew Sheets: But Aron, you know, you talked about the slow growth, here in Europe. You talked about a slower growth picture in the U.S. You talked about, you know, pretty extensive exposure of European companies into the U.S. story. All of which sound like pretty challenging things. And yet, if one looks at your forecasts for credit spreads, we think they remain relatively tight, especially in investment grade.So, how does one square that? What's driving what might look like, kind of, a more optimistic forecast picture despite those macro challenges?Aron Becker: Right. That's a very important question. I think that it's not all about the growth, and there are a number of factors that I think can alleviate the pressures from the macro side. The first is that unlike in the U.S., in Europe we are expecting inflation to decelerate more meaningfully over the coming year. And we do think that the ECB and the Bank of England will continue to ease policy. That's good for the economy and the eventual rebound. And we also think that it's good for demand for credit products. For yield buyers where the cash alternative is getting less and less compelling, I think they will see yields on corporate credit much more attractive. And I do think that credit yields right now in Europe are actually quite attractive.Andrew Sheets: So, Aron, you know, another question I had is, if you think about some of those dynamics. The fact that interest rates are above where they've been over the last 10 years. You think about a growth environment in Europe, which is; it's not a recession, but growth is, kind of, 1 percent or a little bit below.I mean, some ways this is very similar to the dynamic we had last year. So, what do you think is similar and what do you think is different, in terms of how investors should think about, say, the next 12 months – versus where we've been?Aron Becker: Right. So, what's really similar is, for example, the yield, like I just mentioned. I think the yield is attractive. That hasn't really changed over the past 12 months. If you just think about credit as a carry product, you're still getting around between 3-3.5 percent on an IG corporate bond today.What's really different is that over the same period, the ECB has already lowered front-end rates by 200 basis points. And at the same time, if you think about the fiscal developments in Germany or broader rates dynamics, we've seen a sharp steepening of yield curves; and curves are actually at the steepest levels in two years now. And what this leaves us with is not only high carry from the yield on corporate bonds, but also investors are now rolling down on a much steeper curve if they buy bonds today, especially further out the curve.So, by our estimate, if you aggregate the two figures in terms of your expected total return, credit offers actually total returns much higher than over the past 12 months, and closer to where we were in the LDI crisis in 2022.Andrew Sheets: So, Aron, another development I wanted to ask you about is, if you look at our forecast for the year ahead, our global forecast. One theme is that on the government side there's projected to be a lot more borrowing. There's more borrowing in Germany, and then there's more borrowing in the U.S., especially under certain versions of the current budget proposals being debated. So, you know, it does seem like you have this contrast between more borrowing and kind of a worsening fiscal picture in governments, a better fiscal picture among corporates. We talk about the spread. The spread is the difference between that corporate and government borrowing.So, I guess looking forward first, do you think European companies are going to be borrowing more money? And certainly more money on a relative, incremental basis at these yield levels, which are higher than what they're used to in the past. And, secondly, how do you think about the relative valuation of European credit versus some of the sovereign issuers in Europe, which is often a debate that we'll have with investors?Aron Becker: Big picture? We have seen companies be very active in tapping the corporate bond markets this year. We had a record issuance in May in terms of supply. Now I would push back on the view that that's negative for investors, and expectations for spreads to widen as a result for a number of reasons. One is a lot of gross issuance tends to be good for investors who want to pick up some new issue premiums – as these new bonds do come a little bit cheap to what's out there in terms of available secondary bonds.And second, it creates a lot of liquidity for investors to actually deploy capital, when they do want to enter the bond market to invest. And what we really need to remember here is all this strong issuance activity is coming against very high maturing, volumes of bonds. Redemptions this year are rising by close to 20 percent versus last year. And so, even though we are projecting this year to be a record year for growth issuance from investment grade companies, we think net supply will be lower year-on-year as a result of those elevated, maturities.So overall, I think that's going to be a fairly positive technical backdrop. And as you alluded to it, that's a stark contrast to what the sovereign market is facing at the moment.Andrew Sheets: So, on that net basis, on the amount that they're issuing relative to what they're paying back, that actually is probably looking lower than last year, on your numbers.Aron Becker: Exactly.Andrew Sheets: And finally, Aron, you know, so we've talked a bit about the market dynamics, we've talked about the economic backdrop, we've talked about the issuance backdrop. Where does this leave your thoughts for investors? What do you think looks, kind of, most attractive for those who are looking at the European credit space?Aron Becker: Opportunities are abound, but I think you need to be quite selective of where to actually increase your risk exposure, in my view. One part which we are quite out of consensus on here at Morgan Stanley is our recommendation in European credit to extend duration further out the curve.This goes back to the point I made earlier, that curves are very steep and a lot of that carry and roll down that I think look particularly attractive; you do need to extend duration for that. But there are a number of reasons why I think that that type of trade can work in this backdrop.For one, like I said, valuations are attractive. Two, I also think that from an issuer perspective, it is expensive to tap very long dated bonds now because of that yield dynamic, and I don't necessarily see a lot of supply coming through further out the curve. Three, our rates team do expect curves to bull steepen on the rate side and historically that has tended to favor excess returns further out the curve.And fourth is, a word we love to throw around – convexity. Cash prices further out the curve are very low in investment grade credit. That tends to be actually quite attractive because then even if you get the name wrong, for example, and there are some credit challenges down the line for some of these issuers, your loss given default may be more muted if you entered the bond at a lower cash price.Andrew Sheets: Aron, thanks for taking the time to talk.Aron Becker: Thanks, Andrew. Andrew Sheets: And to our listeners, thank you for sharing a few minutes of your day with us. If you enjoy the show, leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Annoying Assistant Directors, to the "LDI 2025 Light Talk After Dark Party". Join Dennis, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Making sure Snoot is happy; Sister Ellen having fun at Showlight; National Design Portfolio Review and Design Showcase West; Classes you should take and other opportunities to learn broadcast lighting design; Balancing artistic aspirations with real world budgets; "5 Guys"; "Have-a-Bisquit Sampler"; A Fuzzy Brick of Bliss; "Lighting Design and the Art of Problem Solving"; The Light Talk Puzzler answer; Zen and the Art of Lighting Design; How to best explain to a young lighting designer that their light cue has no purpose; and Lee Watson's Bow Ties. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

As trade tensions, uncertainty over the direction of interest rates, and pension reforms reshape the investment landscape, liability-driven investing (LDI) may provide a source of stability. In this episode, Jeffrey Dissmann, who leads Mercer's Investments business in Germany, is joined by Sheena Frost, Lead of the Europe ex-UK Portfolio Management Solutions Team at Mercer and Rik Klerkx, Chief Investment Officer LDI and Private Markets at Cardano Netherlands, to discuss how investors across Europe are adapting their LDI strategies.The discussion spans regulatory variations, the resurgence of bonds, inflation hedging challenges, and the operational plumbing that may facilitate resilient portfolios. Together, they examine the trade-offs between swaps and sovereign bonds, the growing role of private assets, and lessons learned from the UK's LDI crisis. This podcast contains statements on historical performance which may not be repeated in the future. Please note that returns on investments are not guaranteed.This content is for institutional investors and for information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial situation. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of the recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.This does not constitute an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities, commodities and/or any other financial instruments or products or constitute a solicitation on behalf of any of the investment managers, their affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not formal investment advice to allow any party to transact. Additional advice will be required in advance of entering into any contract.Read our full important notices - click here

Shifts in interest rates have thrust Liability-Driven Investing (LDI) into the spotlight, reshaping pension plan liabilities and presenting new de-risking opportunities. This episode of the All the Credit® Credit Markets in Transition sub-series examines impacts on funded status, plan sponsor adaptations, and the interplay of structured products and derivatives in portfolio construction. PGIM Fixed Income's Brian Barnhurst, CFA, Head of Global Credit Research, hosts Tom McCartan, FIA, CFA, Multi-Sector Portfolio Manager. Recorded on March 27, 2025.

Jako liderzy bardzo często potrzebujemy zapanować nad grupą ludzi - swoim zespołem, działem czy organizacją. Często jednak brakuje nam do tego technik oraz narzędzi. Szukając sprawdzonych metod pracy z zespołami oraz sposobów na usprawnienie warsztatu trenera, Paweł przeszedł cykl szkoleń prowadzonych m.in. przez naszego dzisiejszego gościa - Marię Kołodziejczyk. Facylitacja, bo o niej dziś mowa, to jest coś więcej niż tylko post-ity, markery i flipcharty. To też nie jest to samo co coaching, mentoring, szkolenie czy moderacja. Czym w takim razie jest facylitacja? Tego dowiesz się od naszej ekspertki w tym odcinku. Gość odcinka:Maria Kołodziejczyk - Współpracuje z firmą Pathways jako konsultant, trener i coach dla biznesu od 1998 roku. Realizowała projekty z zakresu rozwoju ludzi w organizacjach przygotowując programy, prowadząc szkolenia dla zespołów (m.in. przywództwo, coaching, sztuka prezentacji, komunikacja, personal impact i inne). Prowadzi także coaching indywidualny. Certyfikowany konsultant kwestionariusza Work Style Analyser. Ukończyła szkolenie Leadership Development Intensive w Seattle, po czym współprowadziła wraz z autorem programu Johnem Schererem, szkolenia LDI w Polsce zarówno dla zespołów, jak i dla grup otwartych. W 2013 ukończyła kurs facylitacji prowadzony przez Davida Tinkera z Wielkiej Brytanii.Z tego odcinka dowiesz się: - Czym jest facylitacja? - Kiedy potrzebujesz zewnętrznego facylitatora? - Jakich narzędzi używać (lub nie)? - Jak osiągnąć cel pracując w grupię ludzi? Linki do materiałów, wersję video oraz transkrypt do tego odcinka znajdziesz na stronie:

In this podcast panel discussion, the speakers provided an introductory discussion on LDI and its impact on how data is reviewed, analyzed and used to identify relationship trends.   Moderator: @Ravan Roddy - eDiscovery Manager, Zoetis   Panelists: @Chris Acosta - Director, eDiscovery Resources, Morrison Foerster @Carl Morrison -  Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) Recorded 3-14-2025

OPI has just published its latest Influential Women in the Business Products Industry list. One of those featured is Kristy Howe, SVP at US workplace furniture supplier Safco, a Liberty Diversified International (LDI) company. In this podcast, Kristy talks about her first 18 months at Safco, the launch of a new LDI brand called Onsemble, return-to-office and channel trends, and the importance of sustainability.   Episode recorded and edited by Andy Braithwaite Music by: Extreme Energy by MusicToday80: https://soundcloud.com/musictoday80/r... Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg

Outpatient Low-Dose Initiation of Buprenorphine for People Using Fentanyl JAMA Network Open The accumulation of fentanyl in fat is likely responsible for the risk of precipitated withdrawal when buprenorphine is initiated. Low dose initiation (LDI) of buprenorphine attempts to minimize this risk. This retrospective study included 126 individuals making 175 LDI attempts in an outpatient setting. Patients chose either a 4 day or 7 day LDI protocol with buprenorphine monoproduct. Both protocols begin with buprenorphine 0.5mg, increasing to 8mg tid. Overall LDI was successful in 34% of attempts (with no difference between the protocols) and one month retention on buprenorphine was 21%. Repeated LDI attempts were less likely to be successful (second attempt aOR 0.3). Unhoused people had lower odds of success (OR 0.4). The authors conclude that people with OUD using fentanyl attempting outpatient LDI of buprenorphine had low odds of success.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

In this episode of Construction Blueprints, our experts dive into the world of latent defect insurance, exploring its benefits in the wake of high-profile contractor demise and how it can protect developers and owners. They also discuss the best time to secure a latent defect insurance (LDI) policy and the extra safeguards it provides against contractor insolvency.

Episode Description: In this episode, David Cowen speaks with Bobby Malhotra, Partner at Winston & Strawn and a founding member of Legal Data Intelligence (LDI). Together, they explore how AI, eDiscovery, and data governance are reshaping the legal industry. Bobby also highlights the power of mentorship, the evolution of legal data intelligence, and the lessons he's learned from his own career journey. If you're navigating the future of law, this conversation is a must-listen. What's Inside? eDiscovery's Next Chapter: Bobby dives into how the field has evolved from email production to a sophisticated practice that influences case outcomes and strategies. The Role of AI in Legal Data: Discover how conversational AI is eliminating friction, accelerating time to insights, and revolutionizing how legal teams manage data. Legal Data Intelligence (LDI): Learn about the founding and mission of LDI, a professional network designed to tackle the most complex data challenges across disputes, transactions, and compliance. Mentorship and Leadership: Bobby shares how mentorship transformed his career and why building relationships with mentors and mentees is critical to success in the legal profession. Going Above and Beyond: Bobby recommends Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara as a blueprint for creating extraordinary client experiences. Key Mentions: Books: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Influencers: Kathleen McDowell, John Rosenthal, and Scott Cohen Organizations: Legal Data Intelligence (LDI), and  Winston & Strawn Takeaways Leverage AI Tools: Start using conversational AI like ChatGPT to interrogate your data and uncover insights faster. Mentorship Matters: Find mentors who align with your goals and reciprocate by sharing your own expertise. Join Professional Networks: Get involved with groups like LDI to connect with industry leaders and stay ahead of emerging trends.

Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back chatting about a few different dual motor projects, Canadian tech support, LDI, a few different tangents, and recapping 2024.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Surviving LDI to MFA Programs to Avoid. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: The LDI Awards; Our LDI most interesting products reports; Vari*Lite's hidden booth with "The Hive"; How to budget resources for a production; Wearing multiple hats at a lighting production company; How to handle work that you might not be qualified to do; "Las Vegas LDI Convention Mites";  How American MFA lighting programs are failing to prepare lighting students for the profession; and, Is lighting equipment becoming too complex? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode, David Cowen dives into the transformative role of Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) with industry leaders Julia Hasenzahl, Jeremiah Weasenforth, and Ashley Christakis. They discuss how meta-skills like strategic thinking and adaptability are reshaping legal operations and explore how experiential knowledge is driving predictive insights across the legal ecosystem. Key Topics: Meta-Skills Matter: Why adaptability, curiosity, and problem-spotting are essential for thriving in LDI. Expanding Roles: How LDI professionals are integrating e-discovery, governance, privacy, and risk management. Building Talent: The importance of fostering a culture of radical thinking to attract top talent in a competitive market. Better vs. Different: The dual need to improve current processes while rethinking how legal data is used to create predictive strategies. Meet the Guests: Julia Hasenzahl : Co-founder and CEO of ProSearch, a leader in applying data intelligence to legal operations and e-discovery. Jeremiah Weasenforth: Legal Analytics Director at Edward Jones, pioneering data-driven approaches to legal strategy. Ashley Christakis: Senior Manager eDiscovery and Legal Operations at CrowdStrike, innovating the intersection of e-discovery and operational excellence. Subscribe and Share: Catch every episode of Careers in the Business of Law on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Take your career from now to next. Never eat alone.

Join us to remember the 2024 LDI show, our highlights from the show, some cool products and a few stories. Plus, a bit about the inaugural Dining With Dinosaurs event as well. This episode is brought to you by Elation and MainLight.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sisters) present their 7th Annual LIGHT TALK LIVE show from LDI!  The Lumen Family talks about everything from AI Madness to Our Favorite Sandwiches. Join Anne, Steve, Brackley, Zak, Stan, Snoot, and David as they pontificate about: The future of AI in our industry; What will be the relationshop of lighting and video sources in the future regarding output and control; Chapter 7 of "Bobby Danger... The Lighting Guy"; Our favorite lighting fixtures; Our favorite Vegas lighting displays; Zac's Casino heritage; The Neon Museum; Who thought that a Podcast was a good idea; and How do you tell an actor that they continually miss their spike mark? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.  

Robert Hofkamp was last on the Podcast back in 2021 at LDI where he was representing Void Acoustics. I can't believe that is almost three years to the day and he was brave enough to exhibit at a lighting show, post covid! Check out episode #158 on our website www.geezersofgear.comRobert has been in the audio industry since the 70's. Nearly 20 years as Sales Director for Tannoy, North America, 20 years as Director of Operations for Martin Audio,and almost ten years,Director of Operations for Void Acoustics. Most recently Brand Development Specialist for OPS + Consulting. OPS+ consulting specializes in the development of specialist products for the Professional Audio market sectors in North America. This episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Time Warps to Bette Midler. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Our big Light Talk celebration at LDI; Does it make sense to retrofit old Source 4's with Source 4WRD's?; Using AI and Chat GPT in Projects; When is a design finished; Freezing a show; "The Perfectionism Trap"; Bad Hombre Productions' "The Mist Liquid Hydrogen Fogger"; Our Dream products for LDI; What to do with a professor who is a Jerk; and Stan's Valley Girl impersonation.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Horrible Programmers, to "Mr. Midnight". Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: What to do when your show sucks; Scar Tissue; "The Endpoint Effect"; Respecting and researching other cultures when you design a show; "Blue Hawaii"; What to do when your programmer disappears; Stan becoming "Tom from CarTalk"; "Evil Kitten Clothing for Stagehands"; Stan's collection of Bowties; Escaping the madness; Standing your ground and fight for your students; "The Prime Directive" in education; Ignoring the background noise; LDI daily routines.; and What new technology will be at LDI. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Ellen Lampert-Gréaux works at Questex as Live Design/LDI Creative Director. Ellen started at LDI in 1988, the very first LDI was in Dallas, this will be her 37th year. Ellen is a writer, editor, conference organizer for Live Design/LDI she is from Philadelphia and went to college in Brooklyn. Ellen is the editor-in-chief of Harbour Magazine for Saint Barth and Saint Martin and Organizes The St Barth Film Festival “Cinéma Caraïbes” this year was the 27th edition of "Caribbean Cinema", from May 1 to 4, 2024 I have known Ellen for a very long time but this is the first time she has been on the show, I am looking forward to hearing her incredible story and introducing LDI 2024 This epsiode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and Main Light

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Manny Treeson to the show. Join Manny, Ellen, Stan, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: The ongoing search for LDI Swag;  Episode 1 of "Great Failures of Artificial Intelligence"; Manny's journey as a lighting designer; Grad school at Carnegie Mellon; NYX Design; Disney Days; Designing with Generative Content; Working with Notch; More thoughts on The Sphere; The challenges of designing large-scale corporate shows; Designing Movie Premiers; Sequeing into architectural lighting; Most challenging projects; Manny's LDI panel; and Wise advice for young lighting designers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Michael Stiller to the show. Join Michael, Ellen, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Becoming a lighting designer without any formal training in the field; Bard College; Finding gigs in New York City; Media and generative driven lighting; Experiential lighting; How disruptive will AI be to the architectural lighting world; Where design ideas come from; Combining pixels with lumens; Element Labs; "A gentle blast of wind"; Thoughts about The Sphere; "A Place for In Your Face"; Teaching lighting design to non-lighting designers; Do architects understand lighting design?; Michael's "Breaking Rectangles" session at LDI; Advice for young designers who want to get involved in large scale architectural lighting design; and How to talk about light. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studio with Amir Peay, Owner and Operator of James E. Pepper Distilling Co. Amir was previously a guest on Episodes 106 and 212. Mark talks with Amir about what's been going on with the Distillery and the brand since he was last on the show in March of this year, the advantages of being located in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky and why people need to make Lexington their home base on their Kentucky Bourbon Trial visit, the current state of the Bourbon market and where Amir thinks things might be headed based on recent statistics and news reports, as well as some exciting things that are on the horizon for the Distillery and the brand. They also taste and review a 15-Year Old James E. Pepper 1776 Rye (which was one of the earliest releases ever from the Distillery sourced from the old LDI), their James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon, and a James E. Pepper Single Barrel Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:  www.liquorbarn.com  www.penelopebourbon.com www.limestonefarms.com www.visitlex.com       www.olddominick.com              www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com   www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com

Mark Asaro is the Chief Investment Officer of Noble Wealth Management, an RIA based out of Colorado that oversees $320 million in assets under management for 160 households. Mark stands out with his liability-driven investing approach, which builds retirement portfolios focused on managing sequence of return risk, leveraging the use of closed-end bond funds to generate income to cover client expenses during the critical early retirement years. Listen in as Mark shares how Liability-Driven Investing (LDI) matches retirement portfolios to client spending needs, securing early retirement finances through strategically allocated fixed income to generate income and equity to manage inflation risk. He dives into his tactical approach to rebalancing portfolios, using market conditions to optimize asset allocations between equities and bonds. Mark also reflects on his firm's strategic shift during the 2022 market downturn, when it capitalized on high bond yields, why he believes investment management isn't a commodity, and how the LDI approach ultimately supports clients' long-term financial stability and peace of mind. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/407

Chris Conti is the Chief Innovation Officer at Production Resource Group. Chris joined PRG in 2004 where he has worked on multiple concert tours, TV shows, corporate events, trade shows, and special events. Some of the highlights have been Coldplay, Josh Groban, Fleetwood Mac, Guns & Roses, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones and Sir Elton John to name but a few. In 2007, he became the Product Manager for PRG's Proprietary Luminaires and the Series400 System. During his tenure as a Product Manager, Chris has been listed as an inventor on 15 U.S. patents (and counting) and has continued to provide technical assistance and support to multiple shows. In 2019, Chris became Chief Innovation Officer for PRG. As CIO, Chris leads PRGInnovation, which brings into a single organization all of PRG's global talent focused on product development. Chris also continues to participate in some of PRG's most ambitious productions.Chris was last on the podcast for Geezers Of Gear special edition at LDI back in 2021. Please welcome Chris back to the podcast. This episode is brought to you by Ultimate Support and GearSource.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from AI in your iPhone to "Light Talk: The Book!" Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about:  Steve on the beach; Lighting report from The Nudist Colony; Apple Airpod Pro 2 hearing software and possible theatre use; New iPhones with Apple Intelligence; Getting a job with a lighting maunfacturer at LDI; Which software tools should you learn before you graduate; Being a "Software Hound"; LDI Video and Media Server courses; "Ever-Glow  Financial"; Transitioning from grad school into the profession; and "Light Talk Detox". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

David Eichhorn is the CEO and Head of Investment Strategies at NISA, a $400 billion employee-owned asset manager of risk-controlled fixed income and derivative overlays that is widely respected for its highly collaborative client relationships. The firm is one of the largest derivative overlay managers in the world and the largest U.S. manager of LDI strategies. Our conversation dives into Dave's twenty-five years at NISA, its client-centric focus, approach across fixed income and derivative strategies, culture, and opportunities and risks in the markets. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership

For nearly a decade, Dr. Jamie Kunkle has been a beacon of hope for those grappling with complex chronic diseases. His expertise spans Lyme disease, chronic infections, autoimmunity, hormone disturbances, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and environmentally acquired illnesses. 2:15 - Why Dr. Kunkle pivoted to naturopathic medicine - understanding complexity of chronic illnesses 4:29 – A personal tie into family with mold illness and Lyme disease 6:45 – The complexity of toxic burden and how it affects each of us differently 9:40 – How is it that some of us are not sick and some of us are? 10:45 – Toxins to be on the lookout for that we are exposed to on a daily basis 13:00 – physical toxins like round-up and plastics, drinking water, processed foods 16:00 – Becoming sensitized to the environment and the need to develop immune tolerance 16:51 – Low dose immunotherapy (LDI) and antigen therapy to isolate potential triggers , a treatment that can be done from home 22:40 – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and LDI 24:00 – how toxins, being neurotoxic cause inflammation and contribute to conditions like POTS, the most common form of dysautonomia 25:43 – head and neck injuries, C1 atlas 27:00 – vascular compression in hernia repairs combined with toxic plastic mesh 30:00 – Chronic pain responses, fibromyalgia and manifestation of pain; the need to optimize the autonomic nervous system with foundational things like sleep and function of elimination organs 32:10 – Mast cell mediated inflammation, CBD at night to reduce neural inflammation, working on endorphin systems 33:40 – How to approach when genetics impact metabolization, adjusting doses, route of administration, compounding (custom prescription) to minimize unnecessary ingredients 38:00 – Patients need validation and more than 5 minutes of time 41:25 – healing modalities that are instrumental for healing from chronic illness 46:00 – working on the mental/emotional healing when physical medicine alone is not enough especially after being gaslit and labeled with multiple diagnoses Contact Info: https://gordonmedical.com/jamie-kunkl... Functionally Enlightened Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be notified when new interviews with amazing functional practitioners and chronic illness warriors are published. Visit us at ⁠⁠www.functionallyenlightened.com⁠⁠ to find out how we work or to contribute to the ongoing research on implant illness.

In this episode of "Careers in the Business of Law," part of the LDI Legal Data Intelligence Series, host David Cowen sits down with Scott Milner, Laura Kibbe, and Adam Rouse for a deep dive into the concept of Legal Data Intelligence (LDI). Recorded live from the ILTA conference in Nashville, this episode offers an engaging recap of their session on stage, discussing how LDI is transforming the legal industry.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Lasers on Sharks, to Steve Trying to Drive to Dairy Queen. Join Ellen, Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: New lighting books; What to do when your budget is cut by 50%; How many lights do you really need?; Lili's at LDI; Incorporating AI into lighting controllers; Apple Vision Pro and how it may change the lighting design process; Illegitimate Panda's new solar-powered moving lights; Good short-throw fixtures; and "The Weasel's Last Fart Fogger". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this career and technology episode, David Cowen and Briordy Meyers explore the transition from the traditional EDRM model, designed for document management, to a new paradigm suited for today's data-driven world. They discuss how the vast variety, velocity, and volume of data are driving the need to consider diverse data sources and types, which in turn generates numerous new career pathways and opportunities.   Briordy Meyers dives deep into the transformative impact of emerging technologies and evolving business models on careers and the demand for talent.   Finally, Briordy discusses the Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) project, a flagship initiative that exemplifies how new workflows and values are transforming the legal industry. The LDI project focuses on harnessing the power of data to drive efficiency and innovation in legal practices. By leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning, the project aims to streamline legal processes, improve decision-making, and create new value for clients. This case study highlights the real-world application of data-driven strategies and the critical role of new career pathways in supporting these innovations.   And if you're a Top Gun fan, you'll love David and Briordy's analogy to Top Gun's Maverick, Rooster, Hangman, and Phoenix.   Join us for this compelling conversation and discover the new career opportunities emerging in our data-centric world.  

In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I share a story a few years back after I started my freight brokerage in 2003 and a friend of mine said something that at first upsets me and then I realized why. He said, "Dennis just got lucky with LDi. It was just good timing". Learn what I did

In episode 08 of Careers and The Business of Law: Legal Data Intelligence Series, Omar Haroun chats with David Cowen about his diverse career, starting at top-tier law firms like Wilson Sonsini and Orrick, and leading into his philanthropic work with Indego Africa. They dive into how Omar's passion for "doing well by doing good" shaped his career, spotlighting the power of legal data intelligence to boost both personal and organizational growth. Omar stresses that the next wave of legal pros needs to be adaptable, ethically driven, and savvy about leveraging data's potential to spark real change.   Key Highlights: Omar shares about his multicultural family background, with immigrant parents from Pakistan and Europe, and how their values of hard work and patriotism profoundly influenced him.  Omar discusses his transition to Indego Africa, a social enterprise helping Rwandan women. He was inspired by the concept of 'doing well by doing good,' a revelation that came from his interactions with the organization's founders and his personal experiences in Rwanda. Drawing on the philosophical teachings of Aristotle, Omar articulates his vision for a fulfilling life through achieving potential and ethical living. He links these ideals to his work at LDI, aiming to empower individuals and organizations to harness the full power of legal data. Mentions: Legal Data Intelligence official site: LegalDataIntelligence.org Indego Africa: Indego Africa Wilson Sonsini: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Orrick: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Song: Castles in the sand by Jimmy Hendrix  

In episode 05 of Careers and the Business of Law: Legal Data Intelligence Series, Chris Acosta talks with David about his journey from managing eDiscovery at law firms like Naasiman and Ogletree to leading Legal Data Intelligence at MoFo. He shares about the rapidly changing landscape post-COVID, the birth of LDI as a framework to tackle "redundant, obsolete, and trivial data (ROT)," and how his mentors shaped his leadership style. Chris highlights the importance of strategic business partnerships, the merging of privacy, compliance, and security in data management, and the three superpowers every legal data intelligence pro should have: adaptability, collaboration, and a strategic mindset. Highlights: Chris Acosta discusses the evolving field of Legal Data Intelligence, pointing out the integration of privacy, security, and compliance into data management. He explains how the Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) framework was developed to manage "redundant, obsolete, and trivial" (ROT) data, enhancing strategic business partnerships. Chris balances his professional life with personal interests like jujitsu and enjoys Phoenix's "If I Ever Feel Better," highlighting his educational background and passion for continuous learning. Mentions: MoFo (Morrison & Foerster LLP): mofo.com Ogletree Deakins: ogletree.com Phoenix (Band): wearephoenix.com Villanova University: villanova.edu Johns Hopkins University: jhu.edu UC Irvine: uci.edu University of Illinois: illinois.edu Entourage (TV Show): IMDb Page Outro Song: If I Ever Feel Better

Farrah Pepper is the Chief Legal Innovation Counsel (CLIC) at Marsh McLennan, where she makes things…click. Farrah founded and leads the company's Legal Innovation & Technology (LIT) team, which includes the LIT innovation lab and the legal data discovery program. Farrah has a long history of building and leading in-house and law firm teams to solve business challenges, create enterprise value and reduce risk. Previously, Farrah was GE's global discovery counsel, where she served as the large, diverse conglomerate's first dedicated legal expert on discovery strategy and policy. Farrah created and led the GE Discovery Center of Excellence and reinvented GE's approach to global discovery and data management to drive dramatic savings, efficiencies and risk reduction. Prior to joining GE, Farrah was a litigator in the New York office of Gibson Dunn, where she was a founder and leader of the firm's global electronic discovery practice group. Recent accolades for Farrah include being named a Thought Leader by Corporate Counsel (Women, Influence & Power), a Women of Legal Tech inductee by the ABA's LTRC (Legal Technology Research Center), a member of the Legal 500 GC Powerlist (US), and a fellow in the College of Law Practice Management. Farrah is a lifelong New Yorker and double-NYU grad: NYU College of Arts & Science (B.A., summa cum laude) and NYU School of Law (J.D.).   In episode 24 of Careers in the Business of Law: Legal Tech Innovators Series, David Cowen chats with Farrah Pepper about her dynamic career journey from Gibson Dunn to GE and Marsh McLennan. Farrah shares her insights on negotiating for the roles you truly want, the evolution of legal innovation, and the importance of being a "Swiss Army knife" in the corporate world. She also delves into the collaborative spirit of the LDI community and the emerging roles in the legal industry, highlighting the need for creativity, empathy, and a forward-thinking mindset. Farrah's engaging storytelling and vibrant personality make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of law and technology. (00:08) - Meet Farrah Pepper. David Cowen introduces Farrah Pepper as a dynamo, smart, kind, and humorous. Farrah responds with gratitude, joking about having David as her hype man. (01:59) - Farrah's Journey. David highlights Farrah's impressive career, noting her roles at Gibson Dunn, GE, and Marsh McLennan. Farrah shares insights on how careers and companies have evolved, pointing out the importance of conversations over negotiations. (03:21) - The Innovation Pitch. Farrah recounts how she pitched an innovation-based role at Marsh McLennan, moving beyond her previous e-discovery role at GE. She highlights the value of being a "Swiss Army knife" in solving corporate problems. (07:19) - Riding the Waves Together. Farrah uses a surfing metaphor to describe the collaborative nature of the LDI community, highlighting the shared vision and collective effort of its members to ride the waves of change in the legal industry. (12:14) - Legal Data Intelligence Origin Story. Farrah discusses the community-driven nature of LDI and gives props to Omar from Relativity for galvanizing the project. She points out LDI's focus on broad community involvement and its resources, including job descriptions and use cases. (16:20) - Emerging Roles in Legal. David and Farrah discuss new and evolving roles in the legal industry, such as legal chief of staff, legal chief operating officer, and legal data intelligence officer. Farrah shares her excitement about these opportunities and the creative potential they hold. (22:19) - Farrah's Musical Inspiration. Farrah reveals that her house is filled with Taylor Swift and Broadway music, sharing how Taylor Swift's "I Can See You With a Broken Heart" resonates with her and other legal professionals.   Mentions: Farrah Pepper: LinkedIn Gibson Dunn: Website GE: Website Marsh McLennan: Website Relativity: Website LDI (Legal Data Intelligence): Website Laura Kibbe: LinkedIn Nirav Shah from Home Depot: LinkedIn Adam Rouse: LinkedIn Jeff Salling: LinkedIn CLOC (Corporate Legal Operations Consortium): Website ILTA (International Legal Technology Association): Website Solid Atlanta: Website Outro Song: I Can See You With a Broken Heart

Josh Kreamer is the Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Fileread, leveraging his extensive experience in e-discovery, legal operations, and information governance. Previously leading legal services at AstraZeneca, Josh co-founded Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) and is recognized for his strategic insights and passion for empowering legal professionals. His journey in legal tech includes significant roles at CPA Global, DiscoverReady, and Steptoe & Johnson. A Harvard Law School graduate, he has carved a niche in legal strategy and tech innovation, blending practical expertise with visionary leadership. Josh's commitment to advancing the legal field is evident in his collaborative approach and drive to unlock new potential for organizations. Known for his insightful commentary, he brings a fresh perspective to the evolving landscape of legal tech. In episode 003 of Careers in the Business of Law: Legal Data Intelligence Series, Josh Kreamer talks with David about his journey from aspiring writer to Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Fileread. He shares insights on transitioning from legal services at AstraZeneca to shaping the evolving landscape of legal data intelligence. Josh discusses the emerging role of Chief Knowledge Management Officer, the power of finding value in legal data, and how "putting value first" will empower the next generation of legal tech professionals. (01:17) LDI: Legal Data Intelligence. Josh describes Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) as a framework for understanding the work of legal data professionals. He points out the broad capabilities of e-discovery professionals, explaining how LDI builds a shared vocabulary within core businesses. (02:28) The Shift to Capabilities. Josh discusses the evolution from function to capability, where companies are focusing more on maximizing employee potential. He notes that e-discovery professionals are now adapting to various platforms and expanding their roles. "We're fast learners, we want to adapt to change, and our capabilities are a lot more broad than the current set of labels might suggest." (04:50) From Documents to Insights and Stories. Josh shares how the legal industry's focus has shifted from documents to data, insights, and stories. "The evolution that I've seen has been from documents to information to answers and stories." The emphasis now is on uncovering strategic insights to guide decision-making and strategy. (10:44) From Iowa to Harvard: Josh's Journey. Josh recounts his journey from Iowa to Harvard Law School and his initial intimidation at Harvard. Despite his apprehensions, he realized he could keep pace with his classmates. "I found that I was able to keep pace with them, get ahead of some. I wasn't the smartest guy there, but certainly wasn't the dumbest." (17:57) The AstraZeneca Jungle Gym. Josh explains his climb within AstraZeneca, starting from legal IT to building the company's e-discovery program. He turned the e-discovery program into a shared services organization that supports multiple business areas, leveraging legal data intelligence. (23:04) Joining FileRead: The Entrepreneurial Jump. Josh reveals how he joined Fileread after a guest lecture at Columbia. He shares his excitement about shaping the company's core value proposition. "They needed a core value proposition, the one sentence you can use when you step into an elevator, that'll make the other person say, 'I want to hear more about that.'" (27:08) Favorite Song: Postal Service - 'Against All Odds'. Josh shares his favorite band, Postal Service, and their cover of the Genesis song "Against All Odds." He describes how the band recorded their album by sending tracks through the mail. "They never recorded in the same room together... That album was my favorite album." Mentions: Josh Kreamer FileRead AstraZeneca Relativity Postal Service Genesis

One of the original attorneys in Morgan Lewis's eData practice, Scott Milner counsels and advises companies in electronic discovery and information governance processes and best practices. He works with Morgan Lewis's lawyers across practice groups to tailor strategies and discovery management plans for clients around the globe, in numerous industries and disciplines. Scott's practice encompasses all phases of eDiscovery, from preservation and collection to review and production of large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI).   In episode 002 of Careers and The Business of Law: Legal Data Intelligence Series, David Cowen sits down with Scott Milner to talk about his journey from the early days of eDiscovery to leading Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) at Morgan Lewis. They dive into how eDiscovery started, the development of EDRM, and how tech has been a game-changer in legal processes. Scott points out the key skills needed for the future: being tech-savvy, thinking strategically, and tackling legal challenges head-on. They also talk about how LDI could change the game in legal frameworks and make the most out of data across various legal and compliance areas.   (0:09) - The Birth of eDiscovery. David Cowen hosts Scott Milner to dive into the genesis of eDiscovery and the emerging field of Legal Data Intelligence (LDI). Scott reminisces about the early days when eDiscovery was an unknown frontier, highlighting his collaborative journey with Tess Blair and Morgan Lewis, noting, "it's like we didn't even know what e-discovery was."   (0:43) - A Generation in eDiscovery. Scott reflects on his longstanding friendship and professional rapport with David, marking over two decades in the eDiscovery landscape. He jokes, "I like to pretend I started when I was six years old, right? Because I can't be that old."   (1:16) - Innovating Out of Necessity. In the nascent stages of eDiscovery, Scott and his peers were pioneers, crafting their tools and processes from scratch. "We had to build the technology. We had to build the process.”   (3:33) - Evolution of eDiscovery Technology. Scott outlines his journey through various technologies in eDiscovery, from manual processes  to sophisticated solutions like Accelerate and generative AI. He expresses enthusiasm for the continuous evolution and integration of tech that enhances legal outcomes.   (5:15) - The Genesis of EDRM. Reflecting on the creation of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), Scott credits the collaborative effort led by George Socha in Minneapolis, highlighting how a gathering of brilliant minds laid the groundwork for standardized practices in eDiscovery.   (6:14) - Defining Legal Data Intelligence (LDI). Scott articulates the mission of LDI as an extension of EDRM, aiming to harness data more comprehensively beyond eDiscovery. He views LDI as a crucial step forward in utilizing eDiscovery frameworks to address broader legal and data challenges like cybersecurity and contract analytics.   (14:13) - The Future of Legal Data Intelligence. As the conversation wraps, Scott contemplates the transformative potential of generative AI in legal operations. He projects a visionary future where eDiscovery principles could revolutionize data handling across various sectors.   Mentions: Morgan Lewis: Law firm where Scott Milner works. Morgan Lewis official website George Socha: Co-founder of EDRM. George Socha's professional page Tess Blair: Entrepreneur in the e-Discovery space. Tess Blair's profile at Practising Law Institute Aloe Blacc: Artist of the song "The Man," mentioned by Scott as his outro song. Aloe Blacc's official website  

Ashley Christakis has 19 years of experience in the Legal and eDiscovery industry. Her roles have included Litigation Paralegal, eDiscovery Project Manager, eDiscovery Program Manager, and Senior Manager, eDiscovery and Legal Operations. Ashley's experience spans each phase of the EDRM in the law firm and in-house settings, including information governance and litigation readiness for key and complex data sources, legal hold management, collection strategy and execution, processing specifications, crafting and iterating on search terms, analytics, document review management, data disposition, and optimization, driving efficiencies in each phase, and drafting and consulting on associated corporate policies and procedures. She enjoys building relationships and collaborating to advance legal technology in support of the business and legal industry. Ashley lives in Malvern, PA, with her husband, two kids, and their assortment of pets.   In episode 001 of Careers and The Business of Law: Legal Data Intelligence Series, Ashley Chistakis talks with David about her path from Law firm marketing to paralegal to legal operations at Siemens, “the art of the possible” in elevating the role of legal ops and eDiscovery, the three legal superpowers-- technology curiosity, relationship building, and a service mindset--that all nextGen legal data intelligence workers will need.   (0:24) The Evolution of Legal Roles. Ashley Christakis introduces her role at CrowdStrike and her dual responsibilities in legal operations and eDiscovery, highlighting her efforts to elevate the legal department by enhancing internal workflows in collaboration with her team and the tech department. (1:35) Facing Challenges in LegalOps. Discussing the biggest challenges in her role, Ashley points to the need for reimagination and innovation in legal processes, along with the hurdles of technology implementation and workforce management. She emphasizes the broad scope and the inherent difficulties of making decisive choices in her field. "I would say it's the reimagination... it's really hard, at least for me individually, to make a decision.” (3:05) From Childhood Dreams to Legal Innovator. Ashley recounts her unexpected career trajectory from dreaming of being a musician or ballerina to pioneering legal technology and eDiscovery. She draws an engaging analogy between musical roles and departmental functions within a company, illustrating her creative approach to organizational dynamics. "H.R. is the guitar... and we all know that the lead singer is sales." (6:02) Legal Data Intelligence Explained. Ashley delves into the concept of Legal Data Intelligence (LDI), emphasizing its reliance on nextGen technology to drive improvements in productivity and efficiency within legal operations. She articulates her personal connection to LDI, noting her introverted nature and her passion for the subject. "And so when I raise my hand, it's about something I'm passionate about. And that's LDI.” (10:19) The Superpowers of Legal Professionals. Highlighting the unique qualities essential for roles in legal data and operations, Ashley identifies technology curiosity, relationship building, and a service-oriented approach to internal clients as her professional "superpowers." These traits, she argues, are crucial for navigating the complex intersections of law and technology.  (15:59)  Building the LDI Community. Ashley speaks about forming a collaborative group within the realm of Legal Data Intelligence, named the LDI posse, which includes professionals like Farah, Pepper, Omar, and Jeremiah. This group aims to spearhead new initiatives and bring diverse ideas to the forefront of legal operations. "There's at least 30 of us, and we're all uniquely qualified in various ways to present this new initiative.” (21:07) A Personal Note: Life Beyond the Office. Ashley shares personal insights into her daily routine and how she balances professional demands with personal life, emphasizing the importance of maintaining boundaries for work-life balance. She also shares her leisure activities, such as watching TV shows to unwind. "I probably watch either a comedy, like Parks and Recreation, or I watch The West Wing to fall asleep to.”

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about a healing guide to support sensitive patients in restoring health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan.  Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for 50 years.  He has written several books including: "Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses" and "On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks".   He has been working to bring an awareness that mold toxicity is a major contributing factor for patients with chronic illness and lectures internationally on this subject which led to the publication of his eBook "Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment", and then to his best-selling book "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness".   His 2021 book "Energetic Diagnosis" is a discussion of the value of intuition and energetic devices as an aid to both diagnosis and treatment of medical illness. His new book "The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide" was released in early 2024.  He is currently providing mentorship in the treatment of chronic inflammatory illness to approximately 150 physicians, with Jill Crista, ND.  Key Takeaways: What is the difference between sensitivity and toxicity? What is the limbic, vagal, mast cell triad? What tools can be used to support the limbic system and vagus nerve? How might structure be supported without exogenous collagen supplementation? What are the many roles of Epsom Salt baths in working with sensitive patients? What are some potential triggers of Spiky-Leaky Syndrome? What is a Homeostasis Associated Molecular Pattern (HAMP)? Is urine mycotoxin testing a clinically helpful tool? Are there any tests for exploring fungal colonization? What tools have emerged in the treatment of Lyme disease? Is 5G really a problem when it comes to EMF sensitivity? Does working in the mental/emotional, limbic, and vagal realm support detoxification? Is the concern about oxalates more about dietary exposure or fungal colonization? How might salicylate intolerance be approached? What role do structural issues play in sensitive patients? Can benzodiazepine withdrawal be another contributor in sensitization? What are some of the factors that may impact thiamine? What is the role of RANTES as a marker of inflammation? Can people be allergic to their own hormones? Is carbon monoxide a sensitizing agent? Does treating Bartonella potentially serve as a trigger for secondary porphyria? What interventions may support those dealing with spikeopathies? What are some of the many beneficial properties of ketamine in working with sensitive patients? Connect With My Guest:  http://NeilNathanMD.com Related Resources:  Book: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide Interview Date: April 25, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode200. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brother (and SISTER!) talk about everything from Stan's Retirement Plans to How Business is Done. Join Ellen, and Steve as they pontificate about: Billy Joel's abbreviated "Piano Man"; Steve Cohen's generosity; What to buy for $50,000; The history of the "LEKO"; How to find multiple sources of lighting income; "Wrecking Ball Leadership"; Stan's Solar System; Learning more about Steve; Tenure vs. Professor of Practice; The Pioneers of Dance; The genesis of LDI; Kind people in our industry; and Light Talk Therapy.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Marian Sandberg Started doing PR for Jack Kelly/Group One in 1996 and barely left the industry since!  Marian has diverse work experience spanning several industries and is currently the Vice President & Market Leader for LDI, DSE, and XLIVE at Questex. Prior to this, Marian worked at Informa from November 2016 to December 2019 as the Content Director for the Live Experience Group, where she was responsible for digital editorial, content strategy, video production, and conference content. Marian also shaped brand marketing strategy and monitored site metrics to optimize practices. Before Informa, Marian was the Editor at Live Design Magazine from February 2004 to November 2016.  Marian also completed the New York Iron Man in September 2023 which is a huge achievement.  This episode sponsored by Roe and Stratum Productions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells pensions Partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions, including The Pension Regulator's LDI 2022 report, developments on the gender pensions gap, information for trustees on data breaches and the Court of Appeal ruling on the Railways Pension Scheme.   To view more content from the Hogan Lovells pensions team, click here: https://www.engage.hoganlovells.com/knowledgeservices/pensions

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about heavy metals, metal allergy, and Type IV delayed hypersensitivity responses.  About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Shari Guess.  Shari Guess almost died from severe allergies due to metal hypersensitivity after a litany of orthopedic surgeries, all performed within a few short years, which implanted a large amount of metal and dental hardware in her body.  At the time she got sick, she was working as a full-time realtor and attending college, studying pre-med, hoping to eventually become a Physician's Assistant.  After being bedridden for nearly 3 years and feverishly researching everything she could to help find out the cause of her severe systemic symptoms, she had a lucky break in the case and was able to connect the dots with all of her symptoms. Suddenly everything made sense!  Shari has undergone numerous surgeries to date to remove and revise hardware. These surgeries have restored her to near-full health as the symptoms related to her metal allergies began to subside by leaps and bounds immediately following the procedures.  While in the thick of her illness, due to a compromised immune system, she also acquired Lyme Disease, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and several other autoimmune diseases.  Shari is blessed to have been able to put almost all of that behind her, experiencing near complete relief from the symptoms of Lyme and co-infections after LymeStop treatment in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, along with the restoration of her immune system through the removal of the metals and implementing limbic system retraining. Key Takeaways: - What is a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction? - What is the difference between a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction to heavy metals and a mast cell reaction? - Is there an overlap between metal hypersensitivity and autoimmunity? - What role do medical implants play in triggering metal hypersensitivity? - Can IUDs or hernia mesh trigger type IV hypersensitivity reactions? - Might metal allergy play a role in Stiff Person Syndrome? - Should titanium dioxide in supplements be avoided? - Might heavy metals lead to EMF hypersensitivity or EHS? - Is gadolinium toxigenic or immunogenic or both? - What is MELISA testing? - What is patch testing? - Can detoxification of heavy metals be done too aggressively? - Is there a place for immune modulation in dealing with metal allergy? - How might tools like LDN, LDA, or LDI be helpful? - What is the role of the low nickel diet in metal allergy? Connect With My Guest:  http://HeavilyMetalled.com Interview Date: January 10, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode195. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Steve's Christmas Pillow to Nuclear Fusion Kits. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Coal in their stockings; Home proctology kits; U2 concert video; Who will be able to fill The Sphere?; Suffering from spacial disorientation while using Vectorworks; Favorite Christmas movies; The Chauvet PX4 Curve 12; Effects products on the LDI floor; The Stan Kaye Christmas Lights Extravaganza; Stan's Stolen Christmas Election; The Clancy rigging control system interface; Large turnout at LDI; How to interview a Master Electrical; Sponsor Apparel; Thoughts on the new Scheduling of LDI in December;  and Lumen New Years Resolutions. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister) present their 6th Annual LIGHT TALK LIVE show from LDI!  The Lumen Family talks about everything from Dependable Consoles to Stiff Taxidermized Animals from Stan's Back Yard. Join Ellen, Steve, Brackley, Zak, Stan, Snoot, and David as they pontificate about: Semi-Serious Shenanigans; Why sound designers talk a lot; The best rewards of being a mentor; Best solutions to difficult show experiences; "Bobby Danger and The Rails of Disaster"; Our favorite consoles; Finding a Master Electrician to be on the show; and Thank you, Ellen!   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Breakfast at The Circle Bar, to Brackley's Hot Tub. Join Steve, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: LDI weather report; First things to look for at LDI; Who will have the best product demo light show?; What will make your portfolio stand out at the portfolio review; Nightmare in Thailand; International LD traveling tips; "The Dozy-Plunger Cap"; The end of tenure and the beginning of "Professors of Practice"; and What shows should you see in Las Vegas.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Great Assistants to Monkey Bidets. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Cherubin update; A shout-out to great assistants;   Another discontinued university theatre program; Cool at the Kia dealership; LDI Light Talk surprises; Resolving student conflicts; "BYOC"; Post-Mortems; Missing "Shop Order" items; Nasty load-in surprises; Managing change; "Personal Portable Rolling Sphere"; Mentoring Styles; and Is it really important to attend one of the "Top Ten" graduate design programs? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

A hodge podge of what's on my mind this week.   Topics: ⭐️ War & peace ⭐️ Broadway grosses ⭐️ Divorce & ROTH IRAs ⭐️ Robert Green Ingersoll ⭐️ Steven Lutvak & A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder   Quicklinks: https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   Broadway Grosses: https://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-grosses-analysis-merrily-opens-to-sold-out-houses-as-overall-attendance-sees-uptick   Robert Green Ingersoll: https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Robert_G._Ingersoll   ROTH IRA - Married Filing Separately Rules: https://www.investopedia.com/married-filing-separately-ira-4772024   Behind The Scenes at LDI: https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/2023/09/30/bts-wellness-lounge-at-ldi/   Steven Lutvak: https://playbill.com/article/steven-lutvak-composer-behind-the-tony-winning-musical-a-gentlemans-guide-to-love-and-murder-dies-at-64   Gutenberg: https://gutenbergbway.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwm66pBhDQARIsALIR2zBe1m0TFbc1vL8-NzuOvoHYpHHsTI7JgMLot6Wtq4U43H8JLCrxLcEaApXkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds