Finding Genius Podcast

Dr. James V. Hardt, President and Founder of Biocybernaut Institute, Inc., discusses his interesting work with brainwaves. Dr. Hardt holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics from Carnegie Institute of Technology, as well as a Masters Degree in Psychology from Carnegie-Mellon University and a PhD in Psychology, also from Carnegie-Mellon University. Continuing his research and studies, Dr. Hardt immersed himself in intensive Post-Doctoral work in Psychophysiology at the Langley Porter Neuro-Psychiatric Institute of the University of California at San Francisco. As Dr. Hardt explains, a biocybernaut is to inner space as an astronaut is to outer space. A biocybernaut utilizes advanced technology to go on an inner journey into their own mind. It's a journey of learning, growth, healing, and transformation. Dr. Hardt discusses their brainwave feedback training, and he shares that through this training people can become less anxious, increase their creativity by up to 50%, and simply become smarter across the board. The IQ boost, Dr. Hardt states is a remarkable 11.7 points, which stabilizes and is maintained. Dr. Hardt explains the origin of brainwave study which dates back to 1908. Dr. Hardt talks about his background and how he came to his current area of study and interest. Dr. Hardt discusses the basic elements of their training, and he compares and contrasts it to zen meditation. He explains that this meditation over many years, will allow one to change their brainwaves. But Dr. Hardt wanted a method to impact brainwaves that was more efficient and could impact great change in a shorter period of time. He talks about alpha waves and the powerful technology that the Biocybernaut Institute utilizes. As he explains, they use technology to boost the microvolt levels about one-hundred thousand times so brainwaves can be read by the computers which then turn amplitude of the brainwaves into the loudness of musical tones. Thus, people can sit in soundproof chambers and listen to their brainwaves emit tones of flutes, clarinets, and oboes, etc., and when the music becomes louder, this means that you're making more alpha. Thus, whatever you are doing you keep doing, to increase and advance your brainwaves.

Mark Burhenne, DDS, author, and sought-after speaker, talks about his practice, his new bestseller, and ways we can improve our health. Dr. Burhenne is the author of the #1 best seller, The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox, and is a respected practicing sleep medicine dentist in beautiful, Sunnyvale, California. He has over 30 years in dentistry. Dr. Burhenne discusses his own personal experience with sleep apnea that led him to write his best-selling book, The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox. He gets into the heavy issues of his book and explains how the effects of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders and issues can leave people feeling less than their best, and can impact health negatively. If you wake up exhausted every morning in spite of your regular 7-8 hours of sleep, if you regularly make excuses for your lack of energy, if you snore so loud that you could wake your neighbors next door, grind your teeth, etc., you could be suffering from a sleep problem that needs further review. Dr. Burhenne talks about how sleep apnea can produce dental warnings that are obvious signs that a problem exists. He explains how we sleep and the processes that take place that create sleep issues, obstructed breathing and other problems that interfere with our ability to get quality, restorative sleep. And Dr. Burhenne shares his own personal experiences with sleep and nutrition as well. He talks about intermittent fasting, muscular and bite changes, and other issues that affect the body. And he provides valuable information on TMJ, pain in the jaw joint and clicking. Dr. Burhenne is a celebrated TEDx speaker, and he shares his important advice and knowledge regularly in various media outlets, such as CNN, Yahoo!, CBS, HuffPost, Prevention, Men's Health, and The Washington Post.

Ann Merchant, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Communications at the National Academy of Sciences, discusses some of the important work the Academy has accomplished through the years. Merchant's work is heavily focused in the planning of a variety of engaging science communications events, and the management of unique and interesting outreach programs that combine to contribute to a dramatic increase in overall public understanding of science. Merchant discusses the origin of the National Academy of Sciences way back in 1863, created under the authority of President Abraham Lincoln's administration with the goal of utilizing scientists and engineers to help guide policy initiatives in regard to important scientific endeavors and achievements. From the creation of the national park system to the prevention of smoking on airlines, the National Academy of Sciences has been instrumental in shaping American policy. Merchant discusses some of the important issues that they are facing currently, such as those in health and medicine. From long term health to the culture of health, the National Academy of Sciences is working toward improvements in a myriad of areas. As Merchant states, they are constantly releasing new studies on medical issues and diseases, exposures, and other issues that provide important scientific information and guidelines that can help to promote good health. Nearly every day they are releasing new information, which keeps them busy, but the work is important. The Deputy Executive Director talks about how their many reports and videos are released, and how some of their information is translated into multiple languages to truly best serve an increasingly diverse population. Merchant states that it is most important to circulate information that people need in a form that they can grasp easily and thus make the most use of it for their lives. And that was the goal in Lincoln's time, and it is still the goal today, to help as many people as possible by enriching their knowledge base with important and useful information, which subsequently affects policy for the betterment of society as a whole.

Imagine reclining in a large, futuristic-looking medical device for 30 minutes to an hour and leaving feeling significantly more relaxed, and knowing that after a few more sessions, any problem you may have with energy levels, pain, sleep, or digestive processes would begin to resolve. It sounds unlikely, or at least too good to be true, but it's exactly what's being offered by a new technology developed at Magneceutical Health. CEO and president of the company, Allen Braswell, joins the podcast to discuss all the details of the device, the mechanism, and the science behind how and why it works. He explains the importance of bringing the two branches of the autonomic nervous system into balance, what heart rate variability can tell us about our health, and how stimulation of the vagus nerve can improve these metrics. Interested in learning more? Press play and visit https://magneceutical.com.

From the day he was born, Andrew Farina has had to overcome one physical limitation and poor prognosis after another, but today he's a well-known figure in the health industry who provides life, career, relational, nutritional, and sleep coaching to anyone who's facing a challenge they are trying to overcome, and anyone who feels they aren't living life in accordance with who they truly are. "Working with your deep inner sense, asking the harder questions of life, of what you believe and why; these things can help you move forward or they can keep you from moving forward," says Farina. He offers an informative and uplifting conversation on today's episode, discussing the nature of his work with clients, the strategies and approaches he's found most successful, the most challenging aspects of his job, the role of technology in the quest for achieving greater health, and so much more. Visit https://fearlesshealthcoaching.com/ for more.

Richard Jacobs, entrepreneur and host of Future Tech and Future Tech Health podcast, discusses one of his latest endeavors as the founder of The Good Night's Sleep Project: the development of an AI-powered pillow that's truly customized to the individual sleeper rather than labeled simply as soft or firm, or queen or king-sized. After a lifelong struggle with achieving good sleep and never finding a pillow that didn't leave him with neck, shoulder, or back pain in the morning, Jacobs decided to finally take action and create a solution of his own. How does it work? With nothing more than a picture of the person interested in buying the product, Jacobs' company employs machine vision AI algorithms that extract a number of measurements, such as the length of their face, the height of their head, and the width of their shoulders. The product is a carefully designed pillow suited specifically for the individual. On today's episode, Jacobs discusses the importance of maintaining spinal alignment during sleep, how the wrong pillow can contribute to snoring and lead to sleep apnea, how the right pillow could allow you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, and the importance of sleep for general health. Interested in getting one of these pillows for yourself? Check out goodnightssleepproject.com.

With a combined 20+ years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Parker Lennon and Chuck Stach found each other constantly bouncing ideas off one another about the best and most evidence-based decisions to make under certain circumstances, frustrations commonly encountered in the industry, and just general experiences they'd face while working with a diverse range of clients. About four years ago, they decided to bring these discussions to the general public with the goal of addressing all different needs presented by people in this field, helping improve people's fitness, and even helping guide other personal trainers. Since its inception, the FAQ Fitness podcast has grown in popularity and become a well-known resource for videos and programs for people to follow. Lennon and Stach place emphasis on what the evidence says about different approaches to and theories about fitness, reading up to 20 research articles a day on different topics that they cover on the podcast or discuss with clients. In today's episode, Lennon and Stach share all of their experiences, some of the newest research they've been covering, and the behavioral aspects of achieving health and wellness. To get in contact or learn more, visit faqfitnesspodcast.com and find them on Instagram at fat fitness

Karen L. Lee, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone, delivers an overview of her important work in the fields of neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Lee holds board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sleep Medicine), 2013, and the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), 2012. At NYU Langone, she specializes in treating patients who suffer from sleep disorders. Dr. Lee discusses her background in neurology and her personal story. During her extensive medical studies, she found the study of sleep to be particularly fascinating from a neurological perspective. As she explains, while you might think of sleep as a shutting down period, there are actually many important processes taking place during our sleep. Dr. Lee talks about sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. As she explains, restless leg syndrome is sometimes hard to diagnose because many people who suffer from it have difficulty truly describing exactly how it affects them, but it typically manifests in discomfort, either in the legs, possibly arms as well, or other parts of the body. She discusses the many ways that sufferers describe it, like discomfort or a tingling sensation, a prickly feeling, or soreness. She explains when it often occurs and talks about treatment options, and how many people experience relief by moving their legs, though relief may be only temporary. Dr. Lee details sleep apnea and explain how it affects the upper airways. She elaborates on the symptoms and treatments, and the many options for apnea sufferers. Poor quality sleep is related to multiple conditions and various diseases, such as stroke, anxiety and depression, headaches, poor concentration, chronic pain, heart disease, dementia, obesity, hypertension, and more. Dr. Lee has a keen interest in treating patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, and other disorders related to sleep.

Philippe Menasché, MD, Ph.D., Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Paris Descartes, discusses his work with stem-cell-derived extracellular vesicles for the treatment of heart failure. Dr. Philippe Menasché earned his MD and Ph.D. degrees from the prestigious University of Paris. As a noted Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Paris Descartes, Chief of the Heart Failure Surgery Unit of the Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, and Director of an INSERM (National Institute of Health and Medical Research) laboratory that is focused on cell therapy for cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Menasché keeps a busy schedule indeed. Dr. Menasché talks about his background and current work. He explains in detail how cells function and how transplanted cells, as those that are transplanted into the heart, die. However, Dr. Menasché states that improvement does happen, and their current thinking is that the repair actually comes from the heart itself as it is stimulated by the molecules that are secreted by these transplanted cells during their presence, even if their presence is only for a limited time. Dr. Menasché discusses the issues with injecting directly into the heart. He explains that you can functionalize biomaterial and use it in such a way that it will release secretome over time in a controlled fashion. The term 'secretome' is a simplified word that denotes all of the many factors that are secreted by a cell, along with the secretory pathway constituents. This process allows the myocardium to be exposed to the secretome for a longer amount of time, which is beneficial. Dr. Menasché talks about the idea of stem cells in the heart and the serious discussions that are occurring in the medical science community that questions whether stem cells actually exist in the heart or not. The Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery wraps up by talking about clinical trials, the types of heart disease that exist, as well as patients who can benefit from new treatments.

Ron Barshop, CEO of Beacon Clinics (beaconclinics.com), delivers a stirring overview of their intensive work in the field of allergies. As CEO of Beacon Clinics, a top ancillary income provider for many primary care providers, Barshop is in the center of what's happening and developing in medical science. Beacon has been heavily involved in allergy outcomes, developing industry-leading safety protocols, and increasing patient volume. Barshop talks about Beacon's involvement in the area of allergies, and how the scope is huge because so many people suffer from various allergies. He explains that primary care physicians (PCPs) are starving for ways to stay afloat financially, and allergies is a wide-open field. As Barshop explains, allergies are officially a disease, and there is a cure. He talks about the various types of pollens and weeds that affect people, and his own personal story growing up, suffering from intense allergies. Barshop explains the process of allergy impact, and how the body's immune system tries to rid the allergen, the invader, from the body. He talks about airborne allergy issues and also discusses food allergies, which affects different systems. Barshop explains how skin tests and blood tests are effective at determining the problems a particular patient is dealing with. He explains the differences between taking allergy meds, like Flonase, versus allergy shots, the latter of which he advocates. Sadly, many people find themselves in an endless loop of suffering, medicating, and suffering again. Barshop talks about molds and dust mites, and other major offenders that keep people suffering from a litany of dreadful, nagging symptoms. Barshop explains the importance of mycology. Mycology is the specific branch of biology that deals with the study of fungi, inclusive of its genetic and biochemical properties, their specific taxonomy, and use to human beings as a true and proper source for medicine and food, and inclusive of the various implications for toxicity, etc. Barshop describes Beacon's business model and its efficiency. Barshop's important work has earned him multiple leadership awards as well as prestigious honors in the state of Texas. He was recently named CEO of the Year 2019 by IAOP, and he is a member of many San Antonio civic boards and organizations across the state.