Best Brendan And Maya Podcasts (2024)

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Etienne Van Eck: Protecting Mandela's Life and Now His Legacy! 1:56:23

3h ago1:56:23

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Learn about the incredible journey of former Nelson Mandela bodyguard, Etienne Van Eck, who protected Mandela's life and now carries on his legacy. Celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day with untold stories of the many ways Mandela looked to unite South Africa, exercise incredible leadership skills, and found ways to connect with all South Afri…

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David Munkley: Expert Insights in Leading a Humanitarian Crisis! 1:27:11

1M ago1:27:11

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Join Eastern Zone Director David Munkley, an expert in leading and managing humanitarian crises at World Vision International, as he shares valuable insights and strategies for navigating and leading during challenging times. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field! David is currently in the Eastern Democratic Republi…

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Brendan Daisley: Saving the honey bees with probiotics! 1:33:15

3M ago1:33:15

1:33:15

Can improving the gut health of honey bees improve bee populations and aid in their survival? What about saving the honey bees with probiotics? Discover how Brendan Daisley is on a mission to save the honey bees by using probiotics! Learn how he aims to address microbial imbalances in bees to promote ecosystem health and sustainable agriculture. Jo…

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Neal McLoughlin: 2024 BC Wildfire Season Outlook Is Not Good! 1:26:22

3M ago1:26:22

1:26:22

Get the scoop on the 2024 BC wildfire season outlook in this Two Nobodys podcast episode with Neal McLoughlin. Learn about the potential risks and what to expect in Alberta's 2024 wildfire season as well. Rupesh and Neal discuss learnings from 2023, whether or not there are enough resources to fight wildfires, the use of AI in wildfire management, …

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David Good: Extraordinary journey and Life of the Yanomami! 1:37:31

3M ago1:37:31

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Interested in learning more about the Yanomami Peoples? Join Rupesh Patel as he explores the extraordinary journey and life of David Good and his Yanomami family. David is an emerging microbiome researcher and has spent time living with his Yanomami family in the Amazon rainforest in hopes of understanding their way of life and researching their mi…

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Janet Davidson: Fixing Canada's Health Care Crisis 1:28:58

4M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Janet Davidson discusses ways to fix Canada's health care crisis and improve the healthcare system. Learn about the challenges and potential solutions in this insightful episode of the Two Nobodys Podcast. Keywords: Canada's health care crisis, Canada's healthcare crisis, doctor shortage, loneliness, how to get a health care job in Canada -- Janet …

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Ed Whittingham: Alberta's energy transition, needed but difficult 1:10:18

5M ago1:10:18

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Ed Whittingham, former Executive Director of the Pembina Institute and a prime target for former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discusses Alberta's energy transition. Ed dives into the key challenges facing Alberta in any sort of energy transition, especially with challenging new rules facing Alberta's renewables industry. Tune in to learn more about…

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Stewart Beck, fmr High Commissioner: Rebuilding Canada India Relations 1:00:01

5M ago1:00:01

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In this fascinating interview, Stewart Beck, former High Commissioner of Canada to India, discusses the current state of Canada India relations between these two nations and shares insights on how to rebuild and enhance diplomatic ties. With recent tensions between Canada and India, it's important to understand the history and complexities of their…

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Dr. Maya Tudor: Is Democracy Dying in India? 1:35:43

6M ago1:35:43

1:35:43

Is Democracy Dying? Is Democracy Dying in India in particular? In this Two Nobodys Podcast episode, Dr. Maya Tudor from the University of Oxford discusses the current state of democracy in India and what factors are contributing to its decline including the rise of Hindu nationalism, shrinking freedom of press, and the inabilities of India's democr…

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Cpt. Gary Russell: Insider secrets of aviation safety management 1:25:44

6M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

In this podcast, we sit down with Cpt. Gary Russell to learn about the insider secrets of aviation safety management. From the recent Alaska Airlines blowout to the current 2024 pilot shortage and the use of diversity hiring. We also cover important topics like the controversial 737 MAX and the rigorous training that's required to be a commercial p…

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75: Ancient healing powers of Urine Therapy and Ayurveda | Coen van der Kroon 1:27:39

6M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

Dr. Coen van der Kroon, author of “The Golden Fountain” and Program Director of the Ayurveda Academy in the Netherlands shares his approach to using urine as a therapy both topically and drinking pee. We start off by focusing on Ayurveda and how there’s been this refocus in India to incorporate this ancient healing practice. You will get understand…

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74: Managing chronic illness (Personal, Emotional, Social) | Joelle Prevost 1:20:54

6M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Are you someone who is having trouble managing through the personal, emotional, and social aspects of a chronic illness? Joelle Prevost, a registered Counsellor from British Columbia, Canada discusses strategies and her new workbook of how to deal with these factors. We also discuss how families and friends of those surrounding someone with a chron…

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73: World Class Athletes | Dr. Stuart McGill #stuartmcgill 1:21:52

7M ago1:21:52

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World renowned spine expert Dr. Stuart McGill shares his observations on what makes world class athletes 'world class'. From how he got into working with the elites, to developing skills at a world class level like strength, speed, and elasticity. Whether you're a strength coach, personal trainer, an elite level athlete, or just curious about these…

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72: Systemic Racism | Prakash Diar 1:28:36

7M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Prakash Diar talks about systemic racism, what's going on in Canada, racism facing Indigenous Peoples in Canada, diversity and inclusion training, his time during South Africa's apartheid, and the South African case against Israel in the International Court of Justice. -- Prakash Diar was born in South Africa to 3rd generation indentured labourers …

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71: Dr. Alexandra Flynn – Canada’s Housing Crisis 1:06:23

7M ago1:06:23

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What is Canada’s housing crisis? How did we get here? How do we solve this problem? Does Pierre Poilievre have a common sense plan? -- Dr. Alexandra Flynn is an Associate Professor at Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia where she teaches and researches in the areas of law and cities. Her work focuses on the constitutional rol…

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70: Wyatt Tessari L’Allié – How to make AI safe? 1:21:23

11M ago1:21:23

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Wyatt Tessari L'Allié, Executive Director and Founder of Artificial Intelligence Safety & Governance in Canada chats about how to make AI safe. Wyatt discusses how national and global conversations are needed to ensure AI doesn’t evolve into something that will result in significant and existential impacts to humanity. Wyatt discusses the various p…

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69: Michael Barnard - Electrify Everything 1:43:56

11M ago1:43:56

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Michael Barnard describes why it's more efficient, environmentally beneficial, and follows where things are headed to just electrify everything. Michael walks through how many sectors will electrify, how hydrogen won't have a place in an energy future, and the consequences for countries like Canada. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-barnard-42446…

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68: Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe On The Gut Microbiome: Probiotics, Antibiotics, Food Intolerances 1:37:02

11M ago1:37:02

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Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe is back for a second episode and we chat about the influence of probiotics and antibiotics on the gut microbiome. Could there be missing microbes contributing to food intolerances? And why researching the microbiomes of honey bees is helping our understanding of their survivability and social behaviors. Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe o…

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67: Gordon Houlden – State of Canada China Relations 1:22:50

1y ago1:22:50

1:22:50

From China to Ukraine to Cuba, Professor Gordon Houlden of the University of Alberta’s China Institute shares his insights on these areas as a former member of Canada’s Foreign Service. https://www.ualberta.ca/china-institute/about/people/director-emeritus.html -- Professor Gordon Houlden is Director Emeritus of the China Institute, Professor of Po…

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67: Chet Galaska – Causes and stigmas of diabetes 1:12:01

1+ y ago1:12:01

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Chet Galaska discusses everything you need to know about diabetes from the perspective of those who have it. It’s not as well understood by the general public as you’d think and this can lead to stigmas being placed on those who have the disease. -- Chet Galaska graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admini…

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65: Matt Jeneroux, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend 1:15:56

1+ y ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Canadian Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend Matt Jeneroux chats about the mental health of dads, the life of a travelling MP, and the 2023 Alberta election. IG: @mattjeneroux Twitter: @jeneroux -- Matt is the Member of Parliament representing Edmonton Riverbend and currently the Shadow Minister for Supply Chains. He has been a strong advoc…

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64: Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy – Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenomix Inc 1:15:54

1+ y ago1:15:54

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Ever wonder whether our genes can affect the way we digest certain foods or vice versa? This is the field of nutrigenomics and Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy a Professor at the University of Toronto and Founder of Nutrigenomix Inc discusses this exciting field! Twitter: @elsohemy IG: @nutrigenomix https://nutrigenomix.com/ -- Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy is a Professo…

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63: Captain Gary Russell – Pilot shortage, MH370, Airports, Climate Change, Unions 1:41:14

1+ y ago1:41:14

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Captain Gary Russell, an Air Canada Pilot with over 25 years of flying experiences chats about the current labour issues within the airline industry, the mystery of MH370, what’s going on airports, the airline’s response to climate change, and the labour/union movement. Twitter: @garybrussell -- Captain Gary Russell is a Boeing 737 pilot based in V…

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62: Lois Hollis – Shame Guilt Behavior 1:05:10

1+ y ago1:05:10

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Shame and guilt are such primitive human emotions, and Lois Hollis discusses how shame guilt and its associate behavior can be so damaging. lois3hollis@gmail.com https://loishollis.com https://www.imgoodfilm.com/ https://truthissimple.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/loishollis/ https://www.facebook.com/lois3hollis https://www.facebook.com/LoisAHoll…

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61: Dr. Patricia Pinho – Amazon deforestation impacts and restoration 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

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What are the impacts of deforestation in the Amazon on climate, Indigenous Peoples, and overall quality of the rainforest? How can the Amazon be restored? Dr. Patricia Pinho, Deputy Science Director of IPAM Amazonia, and an IPCC Author is here to discuss what is happening on the ground of the Amazon. What’s the political situation like in Brazil an…

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60: Sheri Doyle - Communications Strategist and Storyteller 1:11:11

1+ y ago1:11:11

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Sheri Doyle is the owner of Digital Owl Communications—a consulting business that works with boards, non-profits, crown corporations, elected officials and businesses on award-winning, cross-platform communications and storytelling. With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, she has developed communications strategies for wildfire respo…

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59: Dr. Nita Farahany – The Battle For Your Brain 1:11:12

1+ y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Dr. Nita Farahany, a foremost scholar in the social, legal, and ethical implications of emerging technologies, discusses her critically acclaimed book The Battle For Your Brain: Defending Your Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. Nita believes this is a critical moment for the global society to act for the right to ‘cognitive libert…

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58: Brendan Smith – CEO of SiTration Inc. 1:16:39

1+ y ago1:16:39

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Brendan Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of SiTration Inc., chats about his company’s focus on improving the battery recycling process, starting a clean tech company, being a student athlete, and the influence of where he grew up. -- Brendan Smith is the Co-Founder & CEO of SiTration, Inc., an advanced materials startup that aims to drastically reduce cos…

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57: Cathy Nesbitt – Vermicomposting, Laughter Yoga, Sprouting 1:04:51

1+ y ago1:04:51

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Cathy Nesbitt (aka 'The Worm Woman') is a Health and Wellness Advocate. Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yog…

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56: Dr. Chris Boulton – What’s happening in the Amazon rainforest? 1:25:28

1+ y ago1:25:28

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What’s happening in the Amazon rainforest as a result of climate change and deforestation? Dr. Chris Boulton, a Research Fellow from the Global Systems Institute within the University of Exeter, explains how the Amazon rainforest is losing its resilience. Twitter: @caboulton Pronounced loss of Amazon rainforest resilience since early 2000s (https:/…

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55: Brian Kates - Part Two 1:42:10

1+ y ago1:42:10

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Brian Kates is back for Part Two of his conversation with Rupesh to discuss the meaning of success, his journey from a top Engineering student to finding meaning in what he does. Brian is the founder of Root 2 Engineering and Motobrix.By Rupesh

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54: Dr. Jesse Rogerson – JWST discoveries, Artemis 1 mission, future space propulsion 1:39:12

1+ y ago1:39:12

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Chat with Dr. Jesse Rogerson of York University about the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) technology and recent discoveries, the purpose of the Artemis 1 mission to the moon, and promising future space propulsion. https://www.yorku.ca/science/profiles/faculty/jesse-rogerson/ Twitter: @jesserogerson Instagram: @jesserogerson -- Jesse Rogerson is…

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53: Brian Kates - baldness, thyroid health, mechanical engineering - PART ONE 58:15

1+ y ago58:15

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Brian Kates joins Rupesh to discuss his journey from being the #1 mechanical engineer at Waterloo to finding a love for metal fabrication. Brian discuses his health (physical and mental) challenges along the way. https://www.root2eng.com/ IG: root2eng https://www.motobrix.com/ IG: motobrix -- Brian Kates is a custom metal fabricator focused on arch…

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52: Two Nobodys Talk with May MacDougall 1:12:21

2y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

May joins Rupesh for another episode of Two Nobodys Talk. They discuss: • Stanley Park • Raptors in Edmonton • Dream trip in Canada • Black Friday • Fatherhood • Being out of touch • ADHD • Gaming • Metaverse • Crypto • Central Bank conspiracies • Moneymaking in health care • Artemis 1 • Harvesting solar in space • Bringing nurses from the Philippi…

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51: Fabiola Benitez – Global Friendship, a network of global citizens in China 1:23:35

2y ago1:23:35

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Did you know there is a network of global citizens living in China creating meaningful connections? Fabiola Benitez, talks about what inspired her to create this network called Global Friendship out of Guangzhou, China. This inspiring connector and social entrepreneur is helping people from all walks of life make meaningful connections. www.globalf…

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50: Two Nobodys Talk with May MacDougall 51:50

2y ago51:50

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May MacDougall joins Rupesh to chat about massage therapy, Filipino funerals and cockroaches, living on an acreage, and what keeps her up at night.By Rupesh

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49: Dr. Jane Levesque – A natural fertility expert 1:28:04

2y ago1:28:04

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Naturopathic Doctor Jane Levesque discusses naturopathic medicine, how conventional medicine is failing people looking to get pregnant, and the approach women and men need to consider to prepare for pregnancy. To gain access to Dr. Jane’s Free PDF download, ‘5 Things You Can Start Doing Today To Optimize Your Fertility: https://kilo.gymleadmachine.…

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48: Dr. Joel Lexchin – Drug companies and their influence on doctors and Canada’s health care system 1:22:20

2y ago1:22:20

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Dr. Joel Lexchin talks about how big pharmaceutical companies influence the health care system through their relationship with medical doctors – a relationship that begins early. Joel discusses the impact this is having on patient care and drug prices. Twitter: @joel_lexchin https://www.dfcm.utoronto.ca/faculty/joel-lexchin -- Dr. Joel Lexchin rece…

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47: Colin Guldimann – Canada’s $2 trillion climate opportunity, energy security 1:24:35

2y ago1:24:35

1:24:35

Colin Guldimann, an economist with RBC talks about the current energy security and climate tension, Canada’s $2 trillion climate opportunity, the carbon tax, carbon trading markets, and exciting opportunities in greening agriculture. Twitter: @cguldimann Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-guldimann-952330122/ -- Colin is an economist at RB…

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46: Dr. Edward Cambridge – Master Clinician and Lead Instructor for Backfitpro 1:22:34

2y ago1:22:34

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Dr. Ed Cambridge, Master Clinician and Lead Instructor for Backfitpro discusses his journey of becoming a Chiropractor to working on a daily basis with Dr. Stuart McGill. Ed goes into fitness and therapeutics myths, and his thoughts on the interplay between the spine, hip, and knees. www.cambridgesportandspine.com www.backfitpro.com -- Ed Cambridge…

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45: Bob Watts – Pope Francis’ Apology, Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Relations 1:12:12

2y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Bob Watts, VP of Indigenous Relations at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and Adjunct Professor in the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University joins Rupesh for a timely conversation about Pope Francis’ visit to Canada, the state of Indigenous Relations, and some historic events for Indigenous Peoples that he was a part of including …

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44: Sunandini Verma – A spiritually driven entrepreneur 1:30:56

2y ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Sunandini Verma, Founder of Amrev Media joins Rupesh of Two Nobodys for a discussion about her roots in entrepreneurship, leaving the 9 to 5 grind, her spiritual drive, approach to leadership, and her innovative businesses. https://amrevmedia.com/ -- Sunandini Verma is the founder of Amrev Media Inc – a Tech Agency focused on development and tech p…

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43: Mariska Nell – Zero Waste, Sustainability, Climate 1:22:15

2y ago1:22:15

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Mariska Nell joins the Two Nobodys for a conversation about her journey towards becoming passionate about zero waste and sustainability and using art to translate her passion. Mariska highlights how easy it can be to live sustainably, and the impact one can have. www.mamaearthtalk.com IG: @zerowastemariska -- A few years ago, Mariska started to exp…

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42: Tim McCarthy – Raising 4 Dimensional Children in a 2 Dimensional World 57:39

2y ago57:39

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Tim McCarthy joins the Two Nobodys about to talk about his latest book that highlights the importance of the four dimensions – emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual – in raising children. https://4d-2d.com Twitter: @4Dparents IG: @4dparents -- Tim McCarthy has a Master’s Degree in Education and a Grandmaster rank in the martial arts. He has co…

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41: Kit Webster – Are we past capitalism? Good before, now no more. 1:05:39

2y ago1:05:39

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Kit Webster joins the Two Nobodys for a discussion about capitalism and how it’s outlived its value and the need for change. https://www.amazon.com/Capitalism-Past-Sell-Date-Unsustainability-ebook/dp/B09HL25973 -- Kit has spent his professional life as a Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of privately- and publicly-held c…

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40: Suzanne Yatim Aslam – What’s it like living with Postpartum Depression? 1:10:16

2+ y ago1:10:16

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Suzanne Yatim Aslam joins the Two Nobodys to discuss how she navigated through postpartum and perinatal depression. what a supportive father looks like, the cultural pressures of being a mom, and so much more. IG: @suzyatimaslam www.SuzanneYatimAslam.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Postpardon-Me-postpartum-depression-anxiety/dp/0578999102/ref=sr_1…

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39: Tom Paladino - What is scalar energy and can working with it be healing? 59:20

2+ y ago59:20

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Tom Paladino is a scalar energy researcher and joins the Two Nobodys show to showcase how working with scalar light can be used to heal others. Tom is based in Florida. Scalar energy is the fundamental life force found everywhere in the world, space and universe. It originates from the sun and stars. Chi, prana, OM, mana, life force, pyramid energy…

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38: Kelsey Walker – Supporting women who have suffered from abortion 1:12:21

2+ y ago1:12:21

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Kelsey Walker, Founder of From the Green Desk joins the Two Nobodys to talk about her own journey of losing her daughter Hope in 2017, the lack of support for women who have suffered similar losses, and attention that reproductive rights is receiving on both sides of the political spectrum. Website: fromthegreendesk.com Instagram: @from_the_green_d…

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37: Callen McGibbon (Founder of REPerformance) – An entrepreneurial journey dedicated to health and fitness 1:22:02

2+ y ago1:22:02

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Callen McGibbon (Founder and CEO of REPerformance) joins the Two Nobodys for a conversation that highlights resilience, the importance of breathing, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and what it takes to coach elite level athletes. Twitter: @_reperformanceIG: @_reperformanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/REPerformanceincLinkedin: https://w…

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36: Gramps Jeffrey – The role of grandparents in helping raise a child 58:09

2+ y ago58:09

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Gramps Jeffrey (Marc Joseph) joins the Two Nobodys to discuss his latest book “I Don’t Want to Turn 3”. Gramps shares the critical role grandparents have in a child’s development, how parenting has evolved over generations, and how to support a child when they’re a toddler. www.grampsjeffrey.com https://idontwanttoturn3.com/ Email: grampsjeffrey@gm…

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