Welcome to Faith Meets Academia! Struggling to connect your faith with everyday life, career ambitions, or academic pursuits? Hosted by a university professor and ordained minister, Dr. Adrian Reynolds, this podcast will help you translate your faith-based values into personal growth, professional development, and academic success. Faith Meets Academia emphasizes that faith and work can forge a mutually sustaining partnership. Each episode breaks down complex academic concepts into everyday ...
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Earth Cast is a platform for discussions about bridging the resource gap between people and planet. Olivia Taylor (@olivia_earth) interviews a series of changemakers, thinkers, and disruptors who problematise nuanced sustainability topics and explore possible future imaginaries. Earth Cast's vision is to create accessible, free, and inclusive educational resources which aim to shed light on diverse climate narratives. Together we will discover fresh perspectives and the most useful levers in ...
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S4E44 Zandile Ndhlovu | Freediving in Africa: Zandi’s Song
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🎙️In this episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Olivia Taylor speaks to Zandile Ndhlovu about her ocean exploration, global storytelling, the Black Mermaid Foundation, conquering fear, marine careers and conservation, the free fall, shark week, and so much more! 🌍 Season 4 | Freediving in Africa 🎙️ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapo…
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S4E43 John McCarthy | Freediving in Africa: Ocean Child
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🎙️ In this thought-provoking episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Olivia speaks to John McCarthy about his observations of the Sodwana dolphins, the humpback whale migration off the coast of South Africa, freediving as play, passion and purpose, and so much more! 🌍 Season 4 | Freediving in Africa 🎙️ This podcast was produced by the team at Za…
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Episode 29 - From Military to Ministry: Embracing the Transition While Navigating the Journey~with Master Sergeant, Rev. Alton Lee, Sr., Part 2
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Send us a text What happens when a decorated Air Force veteran swaps his military uniform for a pastor's robe? First Sergeant (now retired), Pastor Alton Lee returns for Part 2 of this series to share his deeply personal journey from the armed forces to spiritual leadership. You'll learn about the incredible influence of his grandfather, Evangelist…
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S4E42 Matt Stow | Freediving in Africa: "Never Dive Alone"
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🎙️ In this exciting episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Adrian speaks to Matt Stow about his journey of becoming a professional deep safety competition diver and his top tips for keeping safe in the water. Matt talks about what he has learnt from the vibrant diving communities in Egypt and South Africa, spearfishing, and so much more! 🌍 Seas…
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Episode 28 - From Military to Ministry: Embracing the Transition While Navigating the Journey~with Master Sergeant, Rev. Alton Lee, Sr., Part 1
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Send us a text Hey fam! It’s great to have you back. Thanks so much for tuning in to this episode. I am truly honored and excited to have as our special guest today, Master Sergeant (MSgt), Rev, Pastor Alton Lee Sr. Have you ever felt called to step out of your comfort zone, even when the path ahead is uncertain? How do you navigate crucial convers…
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S4E41 Dr Nasreen Peer & Dr Nelson Miranda | Freediving in Africa: Unity through Community
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🎙️ In this thought-provoking episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Olivia speaks to Dr Nasreen Peer and Dr Nelson Miranda. They discuss their marine work through Argonaut Science, the 2024 AIDA freediving World Cup in Sharm el Sheik, the importance of ocean inclusivity, the greatest barriers to recreational freediving, and so much more! 🌍 Seas…
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S4E40 Tatiana Mendes | Freediving in Africa: Breaking Boundaries
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🎙️ Meet the dynamic 3x freediving national record holder from Cape Verde 🇨🇻 Tatiana Mendes! Adrian Ndayambaje hosts Tatiana and discusses everything from learning how to swim at age 20, competing in her first freediving competition, imposter syndrome, setting records, addiction recovery and, so much more! "I decided to compete, despite being terrif…
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Episode 27 - Consistency is Key: Small Steps that Lead to Big Impact ~with Dr. Kimberly Reynolds, Part 3
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Send us a text Discover the secret to maintaining motivation through Dr. Kimmy's action belief process and the innovative concept of an evidence bank, which fosters a positive mindset by compiling evidence of past successes. Hear listener feedback from Cassandra, a new subscriber, who has started incorporating content from this podcast into her wee…
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S4E39 Bevin Reynolds | Freediving in Africa: Passion and Purpose
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In this powerful episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Adrian Ndayambaje interviews Bevin Reynolds about resilience, finding your 'why', performance anxiety, rest and recovery, and so much more! Bevin is a 9x South African freediving record holder, peak performace coach, and a member of the Molchanovs Athlete Team 2024. This podcast was produc…
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Episode 26 - Consistency is Key: Small Steps that Lead to Big Impact ~with Dr. Kimberly Reynolds, Part 2
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Send us a text In this episode, Part 2 of a three-part series, Dr. Kimmy shares her journey of overcoming perfectionism and embracing consistency as a key principle for long-term success. She emphasizes that consistency does not mean perfection, explaining how perfectionism can become a form of procrastination, especially for high achievers. Are yo…
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Episode 25 - Consistency is Key: Small Steps that Lead to Big Impact ~with Dr. Kimberly Reynolds, Part 1
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the power of consistency in achieving long-term success. Our special guest, Dr. Kimmy, a renowned coach, shares personal anecdotes and practical insights on how consistency is key to progress in both personal and professional life. She emphasizes that that consistency is not about eliminating discomfort bu…
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Episode 24: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable - Part 3
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Send us a text In Episode 24 of Faith Meets Academia, I dive into the final part of the "Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable" series. I share three powerful principles that have guided my journey of breaking free from comfort zones: "My purpose is greater than my preference," "My ability is greater than my assignment," and "My growth is gr…
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Edipsode 23 - Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: Part 2
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Send us a text In Episode 23 of Faith Meets Academia, Dr. A continues the deep dive into getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Building on insights from part one, Dr. A explores why we often shy away from challenges that push us out of our comfort zones. He discusses three key principles—Self-Worth Theory, Comfort Zone Bias, and Loss Aversi…
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Episode 22 - Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable: Part 1
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself avoiding practice tests or dodging tough conversations, only to realize these evasions stunted your growth? In this episode of Faith Meets Academia, Dr. A delves into the power of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal, professional, and spiritual development. Drawing from his own experiences, in…
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Send us a text In this milestone 21st episode of Faith Meets Academia, Dr. A takes a moment of reflection to celebrate the incredible journey so far. Starting with listeners in just 50 cities across 4 continents, the podcast has now expanded to reach 181 cities across 6 continents—an amazing growth of over 260%! Despite the challenges of balancing …
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Send us a text CONTACT: faithmeetsacademia@gmail.com SUBMIT YOUR PRAYER REQUEST HERE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not reflect or represent the positions, policies, or opinions of my employer, any organization or academic institution with which I am affiliated. This podcast is a personal initi…
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Episode 19 - Four Factors That Determine Your Self-Confidence: Part 2
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Send us a text Self-confidence is far more than positive affirmations. In part two of this two-part series, “Four Factors That Determine Your Self-Confidence or Self-Efficacy,” Dr. A continues to explore the critical elements that shape our self-confidence, building on the insights from part one. He connects the external influences of social modeli…
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Episode 18 - Four Factors That Determine Your Self-Confidence: Part 1
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Send us a text Dr. A explores the real-life applications of self-efficacy and confidence, demonstrating their relevance beyond academic discussions. Tune in for a compelling blend of knowledge and faith that promises to empower and inspire. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your understanding with Dr. A, where every connection is a step towards…
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Episode 17 - While Blessings Flow, Don't Let Accountability Go
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Send us a text Have you ever considered how you can use your blessings to impact the lives of others? Let's dive into personal stories, heartfelt insights, and practical ways to use our blessings to inspire and uplift those around us. From personal health victories to acts of divine kindness, Dr. A will share how each blessing isn't just for us; it…
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Episode 16 - Special Episode: Words of Comfort in Times of Grief
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of "Faith Meets Academia," Dr. A steps outside the usual format to address the recent losses within the community. Guided by the Holy Spirit, he offers a special prayer of consolation, sharing scriptures that bring comfort and healing. Join him as he turns to the Word of God for strength and solace during th…
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Episode 15 - See It to Achieve It: Guided Visualization for Personal Success
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Send us a text Are you harnessing the full potential of your mind to achieve success? Explore See It to Achieve It: Guided Visualization for Personal Success will help you unlock the transformative power of guided visualization. This episode reveals how just a few minutes of strategic mental imagery can significantly improve your mood, ramp up your…
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Episode 14 - Breathe in, Stress Out: A Mindful Journey Through Breath Counting
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Send us a text Join Dr. Reynolds in Episode 14 as he walks you through a powerful mindfulness technique designed to center your thoughts and soothe your spirit. Against the backdrop of rising stress levels, as reported by the American Psychological Association, this episode delves into the simplicity and efficacy of counting breaths. This method is…
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Episode 13 - Godminders: Why Daily Reminders Matter and How to Use Them
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Send us a text In this episode of "Faith Meets Academia," Dr. Reynolds unpacks the power of Godminders, exploring how daily, biblically-based reminders can fortify our faith and enrich our lives. He discusses practical tools for enhancing memory, insights from cognitive science reflected in the scriptures, and how biblical teachings can serve as fo…
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Episode 12 - Balancing Feedback and First Place: "Coach, She's Disqualified!"
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Send us a text In this episode of "Faith Meets Academia," Dr. Reynolds explores the dynamic interplay between striving for success and the value of constructive feedback, illustrated through a poignant story from a local swim meet. You will leave this episode with a deeper understanding of how to balance immediate wins with long-term growth, both s…
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S4E38 Adrian Ndayambaje | Freediving in Africa: World Ocean Day
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🎙️ In celebration of World Oceans Day 2024, Earth Cast (Olivia Taylor) spoke with trail-blazing Rwandan freediving champion, Adrian Ndayambaje, about his journey from first learning to swim, to inspiring others to jump into the water. In this episode, we talk about the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in pools and the ocean, the intersec…
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Episode 11 - Beyond Grades: I Was Never a Straight "A" Student, But...
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Send us a text In this episode of Faith Meets Academia, Dr. Reynolds takes you way back in time and shares his personal journey through high school, emphasizing the message that you are more than your grades. Reflecting on his own struggles and experiences, he discusses the importance of balancing academic achievements with essential life skills li…
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Episode 10 - Study Smarter, Not Harder: Four Study Strategies I Wish I Had Known
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Reynolds will guide you through the most effective study strategies that can transform your learning experience. He shares his personal learning journey, including the challenges he faced with ineffective study methods. Dr. Reynolds will introduce you to four powerful, research-based strategies that are also supp…
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Episode 9 - Learning How to Learn: The Lesson They Never Taught You in School
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Reynolds delves into an often overlooked topic in our education system: learning how to learn. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to harness the joy of learning or studying without the stress and anxiety.He explores the processes of encoding, consolidating, and retrieving information, d…
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Episode 8 - The Little-Known Fact About Winning God's Approval
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 8 of Faith Meets Academia. In this episode, Dr. Reynolds explores the critical role of biblical study in meeting God's approval—an often overlooked component in our faith walk—and the parallels it shares with professional certifications like those in healthcare, underscoring the importance of rigorous preparation a…
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Episode 7 - Celebrating Growth and Impact
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Send us a text In this special seventh episode of Faith Meets Academia (FMA), Dr. Reynolds reflects on and celebrates the rapid growth of this community. In just seven weeks, FMA has reached a diverse global audience across four continents, eight countries, and fifty cities. Dr. Reynolds also provides a primer on what podcasts are and how they can …
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Episode 6 - Living Your Faith: A Strategy for Integrating Biblical Principles into Everyday Life
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Send us a text In this episode of "Faith Meets Academia," Dr. Reynolds explores the intersection of biblical teachings and educational theory using Bloom's Taxonomy. He discusses how this well-established framework can transform our understanding and application of scripture into actionable steps, helping us live out our faith more fully each day. …
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Episode 5 - The Blessing and Science of Gratitude: What Are You Thankful For?
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Send us a text After listening this episode, you will be able to engage deeply with the transformative power of gratitude. By responding to carefully crafted questions for gratitude journaling, you will explore how expressing thankfulness can shift your mood, provide new insights, and enhance your social connections. You will also learn about the s…
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Episode 4 - Be Fully Present: Live in Your Seasons
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Reynolds explores nuggets of wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, reflecting on the various seasons of life and the importance of being fully present in each moment. Drawing from the teachings of King Solomon, the wisest man to have ever lived, he delves into the necessity of mindfulness in the midst of our daily …
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Episode 3 - Face Your Fears THROUGH Your Faith: Part 2
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Send us a text In this episode, we’ll delve deeper into the complex interplay between fear and faith. This episode critically examines the faith over fear slogan, revealing its tendency to divide in times of crisis. Dr. Reynolds explores the concept of avoidance coping, where faith might unintentionally serve to bypass directly addressing fears. Th…
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Episode 2 - Face Your Fears THROUGH Your Faith: Part 1
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Send us a text Dive into an engaging exploration of confronting fears with faith in this episode. Unpack the challenges of destructive criticism, isolation, vulnerability, and failure, and learn how faith transforms these into opportunities for growth and success. Through personal anecdotes, biblical references, and a framework for self-reflection,…
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Episódio 2 - Enfrente Seus Medos ATRAVÉS da Sua Fé: Parte 1
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Send us a text Mergulhe em uma exploração envolvente de como enfrentar os medos com fé neste episódio. Desvende os desafios da crítica destrutiva, isolamento, vulnerabilidade e fracasso, e aprenda como a fé transforma essas dificuldades em oportunidades de crescimento e sucesso. Através de anedotas pessoais, referências bíblicas e uma estrutura par…
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Episódio 1 - Introdução ao Faith Meets Academia: Minha Evolução
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Send us a text Neste episódio inaugural intitulado "Faith Meets Academia: Minha Evolução", o Dr. Reynolds embarca em uma exploração sincera de sua jornada pessoal para unificar seus princípios baseados na fé com conceitos bem estabelecidos e estruturas teóricas na academia. Ele reflete criticamente sobre o desejo de longa data de aplicar a sabedori…
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Episode 1 - Introduction to Faith Meets Academia: My Evolution
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Send us a text In this inaugural episode titled "Faith Meets Academia: My Evolution," Dr. Reynolds embarks on a heartfelt exploration of his personal journey to unify his faith-based principles with well established concepts and theoretical frameworks in academia. He critically reflects on the longstanding desire to apply biblical wisdom to his pro…
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S3E37 A Manifesto for Surgical Health in Africa
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🎙️Season 3 | A Manifesto for Surgical Health in Africa *SEASON FINALE* 🎙️In this episode, @olivia_earth and Professor Bruce Biccard discuss the learnings from season three. Bruce talks about what he did not expect from his guests, the positive responses regarding tackling this topic, strategies for advocacy, and so much more! Bruce's work in surg…
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S3E36 Professor Salome Maswime & Dr Tinashe Chandauka | Global Health System Strengthening
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🎙️In this episode, Bruce speaks to Professor Salome Maswime and Dr Tinashe Chandauka about health strengthening, a manifesto for safe surgery, the principles on how to get people involved in activities in surgical care and, so much more! 🎙️To comment on the book please visit https://asos.org.za/index.php/book. Salome Maswime is the Professor and …
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S3E35 Professor Lydia Cairncross & Professor Wayne Morriss | Political Leverage and Activism
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🎙️In this episode, Bruce speaks to Professors Lydia Cairncross and Wayne Morriss about advocacy for safer surgery and anaesthesia for all. They address the concerns of financing for the health care sector and political leverage - how do we make governments accountable and what strategies should we use to communicate surgical needs to politicians? 🎙…
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S3E34 Prof. Emmanuel Malabo Makasa & Prof. John Meara | Health Advocacy and Resource Constraints
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🎙️In this episode, Bruce speaks to Professors John and Emmanuel about resource constraints regarding Africa-wide surgery (focusing on safe anaesthesia), climate adaptation, pandemic preparedness and, so much more! 🎙️To comment on the book please visit https://asos.org.za/index.php/book. Emmanuel Malabo Makasa is an Adjunct Professor of Global Surge…
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S3E33 Dr Nicky Kalafatis & Professor Rupert Pearse | Improving Health Care: Collective Competency and Information Sharing
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🎙️In this episode, Bruce discusses ‘collective competency’ and leadership with Dr Nicky Kalafatis and Professor Rupert Pearse. The discussion takes these concepts outside of the surgical space and into environmental health and sports and leadership. Part 2 of the book proposes a surgical quality of care model which Bruce has called the ‘inside-out’…
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S3E32 Professor Sue Fawcus & Adjunct Professor Agya Prempeh | Surgery & Survival: Exploring Health Equity in Africa
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🎙️In this episode, Bruce discusses experiences of working in Africa with Professor Sue Fawcus and Adjunct Professor Agya Prempeh. The stories they recount provide a tapestry for discussing surgical health in Africa, health equity, the ‘inverse care’ law, the relationship between surgery and primary healthcare, and its place in health systems resili…
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S3E31 Professor Bruce Biccard | Championing Surgical Safety in Africa - An Anaesthetist's Story
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🎙️Season 3 | A Manifesto for Surgical Health in Africa 🎙️In this episode, @olivia_earth speaks to Professor Bruce Biccard about his personal journey to advocacy for safe surgery and anaesthesia in Africa. His work in surgical outcomes in Africa has shown him that until such time as people have access to safe surgery and health equity, any attempts …
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S2E30 Social Enterprise Stories | Season Finale Q&A
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🎙In S2E30, Delicia Govender and Olivia Taylor (@olivia_earth) host a season finale Q&A with Chief Etienne Davids and Nthabiseng Msingatha from episodes 28 and 29. 🎙In celebration of Mandela Day 2023, Earth Cast collaborated with Push Local Ventures and recorded a live webinar at the Zapods Podcast Production studio in Cape Town. This three-part sea…
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S2E29 Chief Etienne Davids | Ancient Knowledge in a Modern World
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S2E28 Nthabiseng Msingatha | Persistence and Passion: EdTech Solutions for Youth Employment
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🎙In S2E28, Olivia Taylor and Delicia Govender speak to Nthabiseng Msingatha about how she is focused on driving Human Capital Development for a Just Energy Transition in South Africa. Nthabiseng credits her empowerment of young people, to develop an informed career identity, to her big risk appetite, resilience in the face of adversity and, tapping…
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S1E27 Dr Chantal Naidoo | The Nexus of Finance and Sustainability Transitions
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🎙In S1E27, Olivia Taylor speaks to Dr Chantal Naidoo about climate finance and the unique funding needs for financing just energy transition investment portfolios in South Africa. Chantal unpacks options and concerns regarding how to accelerate the JET, and about how her company, Rabia Transitions Initiative, is enabling financial actors to finance…
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S1E26 John Belizaire | The Future of the Grid & Wasted Energy
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🎙 In S1E26, Olivia Taylor speaks to John Belizaire about how energy poverty came about, and its uneven distribution across communities, the biggest challenge facing the energy transition, energy poverty, wasted energy & crypto, innovative technologies, the future of the grid, and so much more! Since the age of 14 selling floppy discs in high school…
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