Finding Genius Podcast

What are the cognitive symptoms of depression? How are they treated? Dr. Amoha Bajaj-Mahajan, an expert in stress and health in adults, joins the podcast to explain… Dr. Bajaj is a Licensed Clinical and Health Psychologist, Behavioral Medicine Specialist, and CBT Expert at the Manhattan Center. With years of experience in her field, she specializes in the treatment and management of insomnia, depression, anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, smoking cessation, women's health and intimacy, and adjustment to medical illnesses. In this conversation, we cover: What Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is, and the types of people it can help. Common areas of cognitive distortions, and how to reduce them. What makes us more susceptible to cognitive distortions. Signs that CBT is making a positive impact on clients. To learn more about Dr. Bajaj and her approach, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Globalization has had an immense impact on many parts of our world. Throughout history, this has affected the formation of countless modern southern economies. What challenges have countries like Africa faced as a result? What are the benefits of looking at the world from a postcolonial perspective? In this episode, we connect with Jean Comaroff to explore this fascinating topic in more depth… Jean is the Alfred North Whitehead Professor of African and African American Studies and Anthropology at Harvard University. Her writings include Body of Power, Spirit of Resistance: the Culture and History of a South African People, Beyond the Politics of Bare Life: AIDS and the Global Order, and Theory from the South. Jean's research is primarily conducted in southern Africa, and centers on social and cultural transformation processes. Whether she is studying the nature of postcolonial economies or viewing the late modern world from the perspective of the Global South, Jean is on a mission to understand our world better – and all those who inhabit it. Tune in now to learn about: The colonial history of southern Africa. The importance of looking at Africa from an American point of view, and vice versa. The intricacies of formal and informal segregation in South Africa. How smart technology is intertwined with modern colonialism. Want to find out more about Jean and her work? Click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Today, we are once again joined by Benson Agbortogo, an investor, profit consultant, and author of The Business System That Never Fails. As a devout Christian and successful business coach, Benson is also the Founder and CEO of Consistent Profit Tree – a company that helps others generate consistent profit from a Biblical perspective. Combining business and spirituality can be tricky. In the case of Benson, he promotes the harmony of the two. He believes that developing a healthy relationship with God is the key to living both a personally and professionally fulfilling life. In this episode, Benson sits down to discuss: The difference between being a child and a son of God. The importance of "eating spiritual food". How to discover your purpose in the world. The true definition of love. To connect with Benson and his work, visit this website now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

How does fasting impact gut microbiome? Can gut health contribute to overall wellness? Scott Anderson, an accomplished science journalist specializing in health and technology, rejoins the podcast to explain this and much more… Scott is the author of several educational books, including Human Embryonic Stem Cells and The Psychobiotic Revolution – and is the editor and primary author of Science for People. With more than 20 years of experience writing science and technology material, Scott is on a mission to explain complicated research to the average individual in plain English. In this conversation, we discuss: How certain bacteria can enhance or diminish your mood. Diseases that can start in the gut. Why gut conditions are typically hard to diagnose. The effects of fasting on gut microbiome. To learn more about Scott's approach to gut health and other scientific topics, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In this episode, we connect with Olivier Momma, the Founder of Ekster. Ekster is a smart wallet company with a simple mission: to make better gear for life on the move. In 2016, Oliver crowdfunded $1 million to create the next generation of wallets. Now, his company has 45 full-time employees across 11 countries – making bags, smartphone cases and travel gear. Racking up a whopping 25 million EUR in revenue in 2021, there's no question that Ekster is a success story for the ages. How did Oliver and his partner Rick Scharnigg achieve such a feat? Not without a ton of hard work and challenges… Click play now to learn the lessons they learned launching and marketing such a unique business! In this conversation, we discuss: How Olivier's journey began with Ekster. Features that make Ekster's wallets so unique and cutting-edge. The factors that skyrocketed Ekster's revenue in the first year. Difficulties that Oliver had with Ekster, and how he overcame them. You can find more information on Ekster by clicking here. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Gut microbiome influences many facets of the body. From depression to diabetes, a healthy gut is essential for both physical and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Jack A. Gilbert joins us to discuss how microbes interact with each other, the world around them, and what makes them a vital part of our health and wellness. Dr. Gilbert is the Director of the Microbiome and Metagenomics Center and the Microbiome Core Facility and a Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He also serves on the board of the Genomic Standards Consortium, and is the primary investigator for various research ventures – including the Earth Microbiome Project, the Home Microbiome Project, the Gulf Microbial Modeling Project, the Hospital Microbiome Project, and the Chicago River Microbiome Project. As the author of more than 400 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, Dr. Gilbert is an internationally recognized expert in medical and environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and biotechnology development. Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of gut health? You've come to the right place! Join in to explore: The impact of fasting on gut bacteria. The metabolic benefits of intermittent fasting. Types of bacteria that cause infections in the body. You can find more information on Dr. Gilbert and his work here! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

What cognitive disorders and dysfunctions do people with depression suffer from? Dr. Mark Schiller, a Yale and University of Chicago-trained psychiatrist, joins the podcast to explain… Dr. Schiller is the Founder and Medical Director of Mind Therapy Clinic, a psychiatric center focused on innovative, integrated, and personalized care. As a scientific innovator, he uses cutting-edge technologies to identify, target, and treat psychiatric problems more objectively. What are the benefits of taking an integrated approach to treating the whole person? What does it take to provide high-quality and cohesive psychiatric care? Jump in now to find out! In this conversation, we discuss: The different types of depression that individuals suffer from. Why it can be hard to distinguish between common cognitive disorders. How cognitive distortions can indicate the severity of depression. The gold standard for treatment-resistant depression. Click here to learn more about Dr. Schiller and his work at Mind Therapy Clinic! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Today, we sit down with Dr. Banu Arun, a Professor in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is also the Co-Medical Director of the Clinical Cancer Genetics Program. With research interests including breast cancer treatment, biological markers, chemoprevention, and breast cancer genetics, Dr. Arun is at the forefront of breast cancer science – with a modern medical twist… What makes Dr. Arun's approach to cancer detection and prevention so compelling and unique? Tune in now to see for yourself! Join in now to learn more about: What breast medical oncology is. Genetic factors that increase the risk of breast cancer. An overview of the molecular testing of breast tumors. How Dr. Arun approaches breast cancer screenings and treatment. To learn more about Dr. Arun and her work, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Today, we connect with Randall Thompson, the president and founder of Dugout Mugs. Randall has a long history with baseball – including professional experience. By utilizing his love for the sport and passion for creativity, he decided to pursue a future as a startup founder – and thus, Dugout Mugs was born. Randall's road to success has been very unique. By facing the ups and downs of his startup with resilience, he formed a successful business that brings joy to baseball fans worldwide… In this conversation, we cover: Why Randall calls his products "Dugout Mugs". The challenges that Randall faced during the startup process. The various products that Dugout Mugs offer. To learn more about Randall and Dugout Mugs, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Karol Darsa, Psy.D., a trauma psychologist, author of The Trauma Map, founder of Reconnect Center, and creator of the Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Darsa is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with themselves. How does she accomplish this? By treating physical, mental, and spiritual ailments caused by trauma. Healing is a constant practice – and understanding the root cause of trauma is an incredible way to mend broken relationships within ourselves. Dr. Darsa believes that by living in the moment and overcoming trauma, we'll all be able to live free of the pangs of dissociation, depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, and more… Jump in now to explore: The physical and emotional ways that trauma can manifest itself. How childhood trauma can show up in adults. Coping mechanisms that the psyche uses to protect itself. How COVID has impacted people's mental health. To learn more about Dr. Darsa and her work, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9