Finding Genius Podcast

Joshua Neilly, Chief Growth Officer of CannabisMD (cannabismd.com), discusses the fascinating world of cannabis. Neilly talks about the company and its decision to name it utilizing the "MD" element. He discusses some of the major players they have brought on board to help guide the company's trajectory. Neilly talks about how their company and vision are starkly divergent from the traditional 'smoke-oriented' sites that offer information on CBD (cannabidiol). As Neilly explains, with CannabisMD, they have taken cannabis information to the next level, delivering information for a global audience in a format that would rival any major publication—moving into the mainstream. As he states they are creating what the market needs just as much as what the market wants. Neilly explains that they are taking their information to the public in a manner that is evolving at the same rate as the public is, in regard to cannabis and CBD acceptance. Currently, CBD is the primary focus as there is less aversion to it in the general population. As he states, a large group of people are currently using CBD and the numbers are growing. Neilly provides detailed information on CBD, and he sees a future in which, eventually, society will begin to treat it like an amino acid, something that can benefit many people in a variety of ways. Neilly talks about his thoughts on the benefits and bonuses to using CBD. He discusses THC and how CBD rails in the traditional negative aspects associated with THC, such as drowsiness, sleepiness, paranoia, and anxiety. Neilly discusses their website and new developments. He explains the kinds of information that they currently offer and the information that will be coming in the future.

Dede Willis, Orbit Genomics' Board Member, President & CEO, and Harold "Skip" Garner, their Chief Scientific Officer and Board Member, discuss their important work at Orbit Genomics. Willis has amassed over 25 years of impressive international leadership experience in a wide variety of interesting start-ups. Before she helped launch Orbit Genomics, Willis was co-founder and COO of the successful, Boulder Diagnostics Inc, whose innovative technology was later acquired by Oxford Immunotec. Willis has been CEO or COO of many life science start-ups in the US as well as Germany. Garner, Orbit Genomics' Chief Scientific Officer is the originator/creator of Orbit Genomics' groundbreaking platform technology. Garner's extensive background includes academic and corporate work as a renowned engineer, physicist, and biomedical researcher. Garner has held numerous positions at major players in the areas of his expertise and is a sought after scientific mind in the fields of genomics, engineering, and biotech. Garner & Willis discuss the core elements of Orbit Genomics, outlining what the company is based upon. Garner talks about his early work studying the human genome, detailing information about microsatellites. Simply defined, a microsatellite is an area of repetitive DNA in which particular DNA motifs can be repeated. Garner states that microsatellites can be used successfully as markers in the study of disease, health, aging, and more. And from his early research, Orbit Genomics was born. Garner discusses microsatellites in detail, recounting some of his research with dog traits. As he states, these microsatellites could play a role in human morphology, our ability to fight off disease, preferences, etc. Garner explains how microsatellites seem to be a sort of 'tuning knob' that allows for the control of traits and diseases that impact all life forms. The Chief Scientific Officer fully explains some of the specific information from their research that they have published. He talks about the various mechanisms of microsatellites and how the genome is affected. Going further, Garner talks about aging rates and longevity. He explains genetic variance in terms of inheritance and environment. Willis discusses some of their studies in the area of genomics. She recounts one particular study that showed that genomes do change over time. As she explains, we are born with some risks to disease, but lifestyle may play a role in changes.

Michael Behe, PhD, author, and professor of biochemistry at Lehigh University, shares with us his findings after 20 plus years researching the evolution of complex biological systems. Once a believer in Darwin's theory of evolution, Behe now argues that rather than random changes filtered by natural selection, most of life's major features are overwhelmingly purposely designed by an intelligent agent. Behe acknowledges that this is not necessarily a popular view in the world of science, where the culture seems to suggest that if you doubt Darwin's evolution then you are either dumb or blinded by religion. However, Behe has found that while it is clear that Darwin's mechanisms explain some of life's characteristics, they do not explain all of them. Upon researching Darwinism more deeply, he found that it appears the theory is held in high regard not because of solid supporting evidence, but because it is the best and most acceptable one thus far. Press play to hear more about his findings, including specific examples. Behe has written three books, Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution, The Edge of Evolution: The Search for the Limits of Darwinism, and Darwin Devolves: The New Science About DNA That Challenges Evolution. He also has essays that can be found at the Discovery Institute website, www.discovery.org.

In 2005, Dr. Daniel Pompa became severely and inexplicably ill. It began with fatigue and progressed to all sorts of strange symptoms, including seemingly random panic attacks, extreme sound sensitivity, and allergic reactions to foods he'd never before had a problem with. His instincts were telling him that his hormones were off balance, and he was convinced there was some sort of dysfunction going on in his pituitary gland, the control tower to the body's hormones. Eventually, Dr. Pompa spoke with an endocrinologist who suggested that it might be chronic mercury poisoning. This set Dr. Pompa on a path of research, discovery, healing, and eventually, education and coaching of fellow physicians. These days, he's guided by a purpose and passion for training as many doctors as possible to consider neurotoxic sources of sickness in patients who simply get can't better, regardless of their malady. On today's episode, he discusses the many neurotoxins in our environment, and how many of us are completely unaware that we are even being exposed or affected by them. He also explains the phases of his 90-day program of true cellular detox, shedding light on the fascinating science behind it all. Tune in to learn more and visit his website at https://drpompa.com/.

In this episode, we hear from Bruno Aziza, Group Vice President at AI and Data Analytics at Oracle. Aziza encourages his customers to think of the AI acronym not simply as artificial intelligence, but rather as an "applied and invisible" form of augmentation that allows organizations and individuals to get to their end goals faster. Data analysts spend about 80% of their time just preparing data before it can even be analyzed. By applying AI, that time can be cut to nearly nothing, errors can be reduced, and business analysts can reappropriate their time. This allows companies to analyze more efficiently and ask better questions to create a more productive organization. Listen in to hear Aziza share more, including specific examples of company successes. Visit Oracle.com for more information. Aziza also encourages you to learn from customer stories and interviews in his web series, Destination:Insight, on The Oracle Analytics YouTube page.

Not long ago, blogging was an activity done primarily by hobbyists, but over time it has evolved into something that brands embrace in order to boost awareness of and advertise their products. According to Lindsay Tjepkema, the same trend is playing out with podcasts. In today's episode, she discusses her work with Casted, a High Alpha portfolio company based in Indianapolis that's offering the world's first-ever B2B podcasting platform. Casted is helping podcasting companies and hosts make the very most of every single episode rather than follow the "one and done" method that dominates the arena. Those who sign up with the Casted platform can simply submit the audio recording of an episode and receive a transcript that will allow them to dive deeper into the material and make the most of it by pulling clips that will resonate with their audience, posting highlights from the episode on blogs and social media, creating Q&A articles based on the content, and repurposing the content for myriad applications. Tune in for more details and visit casted.us.for more info.

Modern athletic shoes seem to be constantly changing and improving, with the newest versions usually coming out with extra padding in certain locations and backed by claims of being good for your body by absorbing the shock of running. But does anyone ever ask to see the evidence that supports the claims these major shoe companies are making? Is there anything to be said for less padding…for a shoe that allows the foot to function more in the way that it would without a shoe at all? According to Steven Sashen and a growing body of research, the answer is a resounding yes. Steven Sashen is now the head of Xero Shoes, a company that focuses on letting your foot do what it was meant to do: flex, bend and actually feel the surface it's contacting. The modern shoe restricts this movement and prevents this sensation, essentially immobilizing your foot, and as a result, weakening it over time. In today's episode, Sashen discusses the ins and outs of his products, the science behind their design and how an understanding of human anatomy guided it, and his personal experience with and without Xero Shoes. Interested in learning more or getting a pair of your own? Check out https://xeroshoes.com/.

In this episode, we hear from Gaetan Chevalier, Ph.D. in engineering physics. Dr. Chevalier is the director of the Earthing Institute, an organization dedicated to research and education on the benefits of earthing. Earthing, known more commonly as "grounding" in the United States, takes place when our body is in direct contact with the earth. Research has suggested that time spent grounding can help calm the nervous system, relax muscles, and reduce pain and inflammation. Dr. Chevalier explains that the body's immune system uses acids when fighting infection, and if there are insufficient electrons to neutralize these acids, the increased acidity leads to further damaged cells, thereby creating a positive feedback loop of inflammation. Because the earth's surface is negatively charged, time spent grounding enables the body to neutralize its otherwise acidic state. Dr. Chevalier has seen improvements to many inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and many cancers. For those whose geographic location, lifestyle, or mobility limits their ability to walk barefoot outside or sit on the grass, sand, or pavement, there is an array of products designed to allow for grounding—even when you sleep! Listen in to learn more. For more information on the Earthing Institute, go to earthinginstitute.net. You can also email them at info@earthinginstitute.net.

"Anything that is made of fabric and can sit in the sun is an opportunity to generate electricity," says Colin Touhey, CEO, and co-founder of Pvilion, a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing flexible solar-paneled fabric with versatile functionality. Pvilion's innovative solar-powered fabric can be integrated into a range of products, from consumer items like backpacks, bags, and coats, to architectural structures, such as building facades, sports stadiums, canopies and awnings, wedding tents, airplane hangers…the list continues to grow! This technology is particularly useful in providing energy in remote locations for rapid response teams and military camps. Press play to hear more about Pvilion's unique technology and current projects. Check out www.pvilion.com to learn even more.

Katherine Brown, holistic health coach, lifestyle designer, and founder of Just Bein' Honest (justbeinhonest.com) talks about the many ways that we can make dietary and health changes that will improve our lives. Brown is passionate about health. Unfortunately, many people suffer from chronic diseases and/or daily pain, and they are simply unaware that their own patterns, lifestyles, nutrition, and behaviors are causing their poor health. But the good news is, for most, changes can bring dramatic improvement. Brown's mission is to help people restore their gut health so they can mentally and physically perform at optimum levels. Brown talks about her passion for sharing the secrets to good health. From mental awareness to body awareness, incorporating fitness and nutrition, Brown's methodology is proven to reshape the body and mind and improve health. Brown talks about her background and the neurological issues she experienced earlier in her life. She talks about the many ways she works with people. Brown focuses on mental awareness first and how we talk to ourselves, and only after making progress there does she move on to body awareness, posture, exercise, etc. But this is only the surface; she goes deep with her clients and really assesses their issues to help them improve their lives in multiple ways. Brown talks about her abilities to connect with people and the forces of various energies. She explains the basic tenets of her work with clients and the transformations they can make. Brown seeks to inspire people to enhance their health and well being as well as their overall lifestyle by providing a truthful perspective on eating healthy foods and reaching our potential on a mental and physical level.