Finding Genius Podcast

Today, we sit down with Josep De Alcaraz, an Assistant Professor of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven and a Seasonal Lecturer at the University of Barcelona. For nearly nine years, Josep worked as a member of a Forensic Science unit of the Mossos d'Esquadra as a representative of the Handwriting and Document Analysis Laboratory to ENFSI. On top of this, he is directing an international research project on latent fingerprint dating technologies. Since 1996, Josep's professional and educational careers have developed in three countries – both the public and private sectors. With a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Liverpool and a M.S. in Criminalistics from the University of Barcelona, he is actively involved in the forensic science community, and is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the International Association for Identification. In this conversation, we go over: How Josep got into forensic science. Why crime scene work is so unpredictable. How crime investigation can psychologically impact those who do it. What the future of forensic science may be. The influence of CSI shows on real criminal cases. You can learn more about Josep and his work by clicking here, and can contribute to his Indiegogo campaign, "Forensics in Time and Space," here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Today, we connect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the founder of The Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine and a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor. As a functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Lyon is an expert in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. Dr. Lyon has always been interested in nutritional sciences. In this episode, we cover: Why muscle is the focal point of health and wellness. The importance of skeletal muscle from a medical standpoint. Things muscle can do that you may not be aware of You can learn more about Dr. Lyon and her work by visiting her website. Keep an eye out for her latest book, Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, releasing on October 17, 2023. Follow the presale link to secure your copy today! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Aizenstat, a dream specialist and the founding President of Pacifica Graduate Institute. Holding a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Aizenstat is currently a depth psychology professor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a credentialed public school teacher and counselor. For over 35 years, Dr. Aizenstat has explored the nature of dreams using various forms of research. Fascinated by human imagination, he has made it his mission to understand dreams better – and all of the resources and guidance they can provide. Tune in now to discover: What depth psychology is, and what makes it so integral to dream research. What it means to "tend" a dream, and how to use it to your advantage. Why people are remembering their dreams more now than they ever have. The protocol used for dealing with scary dreams. How can you enhance dream awareness to facilitate self-improvement? Dr. Aizenstat joins us to explain in this fascinating conversation… Discover how you can optimize the power of your imagination to unleash your innate genius and build a better world. Check out Dr. Stephen Aizenstat's new Book: https://dreamtending.com/the-imagination-matrix/ To learn more about Dr. Aizenstat and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

How is counseling offered from a Christian perspective? Providing Biblical guidance is how Dr. Greg E. Gifford approaches counseling – and he has impacted many lives doing it. In this episode, he joins us to discuss his perspective on marriage, depression, anxiety, self-improvement, and more… Dr. Gifford is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master's University, a certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and an ordained pastor. He is also the author of two books: Heart and Habits and Helping Your Family Through PTSD. With a passion for interpreting situations Biblically, Dr. Gifford researches habits' influence on desires and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. What makes his spiritual outlook so unique and helpful for others? Click play now to find out! Jump in to hear more about: The life problems that Biblical Counseling can help solve. How Biblical Counseling can help you understand the "heart" of the things that you do. The different stages of Biblical Counseling. To learn more about Dr. Gifford and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is Dr. Ellen Cutler, a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Practicing as a chiropractor, alternative health care practitioner, and teacher for over 40 years, Dr. Cutler is a holistic doctor who helps patients optimize their body's ability to self-heal by combining several natural methods… Dr. Cutler created her own revolutionary system of natural healing: The Ellen Cutler Method (ECM). Based on years of research, clinical findings, and patient feedback, this method has helped many individuals reverse chronic ailments and achieve an overall sense of wellness. So, how can enzyme-based therapy and other nutrition detoxification impact your body's health? Tune in now to see for yourself! Offer: Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," coming soon in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization of food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. This is all addressed in her revolutionary healing technique, ECM (Ellen Cutler Method). Dr. Ellen's Way Digest Supreme and G.I. Calm on sale on our website. https://drellencutler.com/store/ Jump in now to discover: What the ECM is, and how it helps others. How digestive enzymes can benefit your overall health. Why the gut is such an important part of the body. How you can tell if you need enzyme-based therapy. Want to find out more about Dr. Cutler and her work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

How can cancer metastasis be better understood through the study of the microbiome? By understanding how the microenvironment reaches its most beneficial state, researchers can better understand and treat metastasis. Press play to learn: How can cells metastasize into various parts of the body Which factors play a role in metastasis Why cancers have tropisms Sendurai A. Mani, a Professor, Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, shares his work to better understand metastasis in cancerous tumors. Since one of the most dangerous aspects of cancer is its ability to travel throughout the body, it is in researchers' and patients' best interest to discover why. This can be difficult, though, since cancer cells break the norm of normal cells. It can be challenging to distinguish single cancer cells from normal cells since they excrete the same protein. However, by explicitly studying the microenvironment, it may be easier to differentiate the cells for studies. Want to learn more? Visit https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/mani-laboratory.html. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Cancer survival exceeds 90% when detected during Stage I. Novel technologies are making early detection easier, especially for cancers that usually aren't diagnosed until after metastasis has occurred. Tune in to discover: The important distinction between multi-cancer early detection and liquid biopsy The benefits provided by looking for molecular signs of cancer rather than anatomical, such as by mammogram or colonoscopy How stage I cancer is defined Eric Fung, MD, PhD, is Vice President of Clinical Development at Grail, a company with a mission to detect cancer early, before it has spread to other parts of the body. Unfortunately, as it currently stands, only a fraction of cancers are detected at Stage I, especially when it comes to cancers for which there are no screening guidelines. Over the past 50 years, the primary focus in cancer research has been on therapeutics. But many FDA-approved therapeutics have very little impact on survival rates, because when it comes down to it, the best way to reduce cancer mortality is to detect cancers early, when they can still be cured. Fung explains how a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test called the Galleri test can detect the presence of 50 Stage I cancers, and with only a single blood draw. He also discusses the studies supporting the validity of this test, namely the Circulating Cell-free Genome Atlas (CCGA) study and prospective clinical study called PATHFINDER. The Galleri test is now available to patients by prescription. Press play to hear the full conversation and learn more at grail. https://www.galleri.com/. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Imagine feeling perfectly healthy and heading to your doctor for a simple cholesterol check, only to be told your blood work indicates that you may have an extremely rare, aggressive form of cancer. This is how most people are diagnosed with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL). Dr. Marco Herling specializes in this type of cancer and shares his insights with listeners. Press play to learn: The difference between leukemia and lymphoma How the study of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL) has led to a change in its name, and why it matters The most common physiological findings in patients who end up with a T-PLL diagnosis Why T-PLL is mostly a disease of the elderly, and the one exception Dr. Herling is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Hematopathology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center who was drawn to the study of T-PLL precisely because it is so rare and so understudied. In fact, he explains that most doctors struggle to diagnose it correctly and refer patients to the proper treatment. This lack of understanding exists even in large-volume academic centers and major university hospitals. In Western and European countries, the incidence of T-PLL is low, at about one to two cases per one million each year. "International networking is of the essence in order to make progress in this disease," says Dr. Herling. He explains how T-PLL is generally diagnosed, the signs and symptoms of the disease, theories about why and how it develops, and possible ways to detect and eliminate it earlier on. He also talks about the current efforts being made to further the study and understanding of T-PLL, which hold promise for an eventual effective treatment. Interested in learning more? Tune in, and visit https://herlinglab.com/. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is Natalie Hudson-Smith, an Assistant Professor at Saint Peter's University and former Postdoctoral Researcher at Stony Brook University. As a research scientist and professor, she studies engineered nanoparticles and works to create redesign strategies to make nanotechnology more sustainable. Nanoparticles are used in a variety of cutting-edge technologies – even in agriculture. So, how can nanoparticles improve soil health and increase crop yield? Tune in now to find out for yourself! Jump in now to discover: What nanoparticles are, and common products that use them. How bacteria interact with nanoparticles used in agricultural applications. How to control and manipulate nanoparticles. How nanoparticles are viewed and studied. Learn more about Natalie and her latest research by clicking here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Snelling to discuss his active research and work as Answers in Genesis' Director of Research and the Editor-in-Chief of the online Answers Research Journal. With a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Sydney, Australia, Dr. Snelling's work includes topics such as the flood, fossils, the Grand Canyon, and the radioactive dating of rocks. He has written several books surrounding young-earth science, including Genesis Flood Revisited, Grappling with the Chronology of the Genesis Flood, and Earth's Catastrophic Past: Geology, Creation & the Flood. Join in to uncover: The ways that geology supports the creation story. The limits of carbon dating. How to sample ancient fossils. The factors that contribute to modern dating methods. How can geology support a young-earth creationism viewpoint? Using science and data to uncover our planet's history is complicated – but also rewarding. So, what are creation-minded geologists uncovering about the natural world? Click play to find out… To learn more about Dr. Snelling and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C