Finding Genius Podcast

In this episode, we connect with Robby Barbaro, the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that reverses insulin resistance using low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. He is also the co-author of Mastering Diabetes, a book that outlines a revolutionary solution for people living with diabetes. Robby was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 12. Since 2006, he's been living a plant-based lifestyle, which has dramatically increased his overall health and wellness. Want to know how Robby keeps his body functioning at optimal levels – even while living with Type 1 diabetes? Join us now to learn for yourself… Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don't miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! Tune in to discover: How fruit has contributed to Robby's health journey. The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. What insulin's primary function is. How to maximize insulin sensitivity. To find out more about Robby, click here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is Doug Evans, the author of The Sprout Book and a pioneer of the plant-based health movement for over 20 years. The Sprout Book is a National Bestseller that illustrates how sprouts can be used as an ultra-food for health, weight loss, and optimum nutrition – and Doug is eager to show people just how low-cost and accessible they really are. After making the radical decision to live a raw, plant-based life, Doug found his health making dramatic improvements. Since then, he has been dedicated to sharing his nutrition habits with the world educationally and imaginatively… Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you've only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. In this conversation, we discuss: The scientific benefits of using sprouts. What a raw, plant-based diet consists of. Why sprouts are so nutrient-dense. How to take sprouting to another level. To sign up for Doug's newsletter and buy his book, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Bossard, the Director of Agricultural Operations at Cornell University AES. Here, he oversees greenhouses and plant growth chambers – and eight research farms located across the state of New York. Not only does Shawn oversee growth and research farms, but he also provides broad strategic direction for all Cornell AES operations. What has his experience with greenhouse plant production resulted in? You may be surprised… Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don't miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! Click play to discover: What Cornell's outdoor plant growth season is. What makes Cornell's greenhouses different from others. The importance of creating a consistent environment in greenhouses. Why LED lighting is preferred for indoor plant production. How to facilitate a successful compost operation. You can find out more about Shawn and his work with Cornell's AES here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Health and wellness can be approached in a variety of ways, and recently, "taboo" substances like cannabis are being more widely researched and accepted – much to the benefit of those who are using it as a form of therapeutic medicine. Joining us today to discuss his work in this booming industry is Joseph Sheehey. Joseph is the Founder and CEO of Cured Nutrition, a company that uses cannabinoids, mushrooms, and adaptogens to elevate the mind, body, and spirit of the consumer. As a former NASA-contributing aerospace engineer, Joseph's career path changed when he started focusing on health and wellness to bring genuine fulfillment to his life and others. Out of this lifestyle shift came Cured Nutrition, a project created with the intention of rebranding cannabis to help those who can truly benefit from using it… Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you've only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. Jump in to uncover: Th current role of cannabis in the fitness industry. The different types of THC compounds that are on the market, and the importance of using cannabis in its natural form. The difference between hemp and marijuana. How to safely buy CBD products from different sources. To find out more about Joseph and his work with Cured Nutrition, click here now! To receive 20% off your first order, use the code GENIUS20 at checkout. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

The next time you enjoy a cup of tea, a bottle of water, or anything else that involves the use of plastic, you might consider the impact of thousands of tiny particles being released and likely consumed by you. Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don't miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! Tune in for an eye-opening look at the role of plastic in our lives and bodies, and learn: The primary factors causing the release of nanoplastics and microplastics from products What happens in the body when we ingest microplastics versus nanoplastics What electron microscopy does and does not tell us about microplastics How the size and mechanics of nanoparticles impact biological cells Most people are aware of the single-use plastic waste problem, but there's another part of the plastic problem story: nanoplastics. They range from 1 - 1,000 nanometers in size and are not intentionally produced but released from different items that most of us use every day. Milica Velimirovic's research aims to help environmental and food scientists better understand the techniques for analyzing the release of microplastics and nanoplastics, as well as the types and levels of exposure experienced by organisms, including plants and animals. Tune in and check out Milica Velimirovic | VITO to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Our world's economic landscape is always changing, but how will society adapt? Today, we sit down with Rana Foroohar to discuss the potential fall of globalization – and the new economic era that could take its place moving forward. Rana is an author, business columnist, associate editor at the Financial Times, and CNN's global economic analyst. She joins us in this episode to discuss her new book, Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World. Here, she argues that the reign of globalization is over, being replaced by the rise of local, regional, and homegrown businesses… Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you've only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. In this episode, we explore: What may change in the world economic picture as time goes on. The sectors that may be most affected by the fall of globalization. How millennial voters may impact the nature of our political system. What makes our present economic situation so unique. Whether you are an economist or not, this discussion is sure to provide you with insight into the intricacies of our current economic system! To find out more about Rana and her work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

When you think of a college campus cafeteria, do you think about fresh-picked veggies like leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers? Probably not! But at Auburn University, that's what you'd find. Along with familiar favorites like pizza and burgers, students can find a wide variety of local fresh food to fuel their bodies and minds. Glenn Loughridge is the director of campus dining and concessions at Auburn University. He shares the ins and outs of his daily work, goals, and passion for high-quality and nutritious food. Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don't miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! Press play to learn: How food and community are inextricably linked and how Auburn University is a perfect example of this How college students' tastes evolve from freshman to senior year How new advances in technology are helping kitchens mitigate staffing issues and high demand for culinary talent The relationship between GPA and transactions at university dining Tune in for the full conversation and learn more at http://campusdining.auburn.edu. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we sit down with scientist and entrepreneur Daniel J. Mandell, Ph.D. Daniel is the Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, and Director of GRO Biosciences, a genome engineering, computational biology, and therapeutic development company that is expanding the amino acid alphabet to make better medicines. Originally trained in AI and machine learning at Stanford University, Daniel went on to become the leading expert in synthetic biology, protein engineering, artificial intelligence, and biological and medical informatics. Now, he is at the forefront of a new technology that is breaking barriers in order to reach the unmet clinical needs of patients from all walks of life… Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you've only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. In this conversation, Daniel discusses: The building blocks of amino acids. What "nonstandard amino acids" are, and what GRO Biosciences is doing with them. The key properties that GRO Biosciences is building into proteins, and how this can improve the immune system. How antigens influence the immune system's functionality. You can find out more about Daniel and GRO Biosciences by visiting Grobio.com! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Throughout history, wars have been fought for the sake of religious liberty. So how have political systems expanded religious freedoms, and is it only done to benefit those in power? Anthony Gill, a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington, sits down to share his thoughts on this intriguing subject. Professor Gill has dedicated much of his career to the research of political economy and religion & politics. Narrowing his focus on church-state relations, religious liberty, and religious economies, he is on a mission to flush out how the expansion of religious liberty occurred – and what gave rise to it. This resulted in him writing Political Origins of Religious Liberty, a representation of this research all in one place… Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don't miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! In this episode, we cover the following: The conditions that are necessary for there to be religious liberty. Why the U.S. put religious freedom into its constitution. What led Professor Gill to pursue the economic study of religion. To learn more about Professor Gill and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is Rick Passenier, the co-founder and executive board member of GO!PHA, an organization that accelerates the adoption of innovative materials with the potential to benefit the planet and people. Rick has a background in industrial product design. Drawing from this experience, he is on a mission to innovate the plastics business using a variety of applications. With a desire to mitigate the impact of plastic pollution, Rick wants to use biologically sustainable materials in a safe and effective way – and he believes that GO!PHA could fulfill this ambition… Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House utilizes unique blends of carefully selected minor cannabinoids that get you lit in ways you've only ever dreamed of. TRĒ House offers an array of premium, legal THC products including gummies, vapes, prerolls, and more. Head over to trehouse.com and enjoy 30% off your order AND get a free Acapulco Gold HHC preroll when you use coupon code GENIUS. This offer expires August 31, 2023. Jump in now to explore: What PHA is, and why it is so innovative. Why PHA can be used as an alternative to plastic. The ways that biotechnology comes into contact with material science to create PHA. Why it has been challenging to scale up PHA production. To learn more about GO!PHA, click here now! We're excited to invite you to the PHA World Congress in Atlanta on October 10-11. Use the code "fgpodcast" for a 10% discount on tickets at www.pha-world-congress.com. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and gain valuable insights. See you there! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C