Best Jasmin Lopez Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 130 - Carolina López-Ruiz: "Expand your worldview and knowledge in university." 28:39

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Professor Carolina López-Ruiz from the Divinity School and the Department of Classics shares how her passion for the ancient world started from a young age, and her determination to have a career related to this sector led her to appreciate various languages and the cultural understanding it opens up for her. Tune in to hear her talk about her care…

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Episode 129 - Fred Ciesla: "I want to know if there is life elsewhere." 25:39

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Professor Fred Ciesla from the Department of Geophysical Sciences is on The Course this week to share how his career path to becoming a geophysical sciences professor started when he was a child. He was inspired to study astronomy after seeing stars, in particular Venus, glowing in the night sky. His path led him to Cornell, NASA, and finally to UC…

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The Vital Truths You Need to Navigate This Post-2020 World, with Dr. Ben Rall 1:15:38

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Send us a Text Message. The reality is, these are truths we've ALWAYS needed, but even more so in today's times. And in this episode, I have the sincerest pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ben Rall, to chat about where are heads and hearts need to be today and moving forward. As a chiropractor, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and author, Dr. B…

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Episode 128 - Emily Lynn Osborn: "Not to pin your passion onto only one pathway." 25:37

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Associate Professor Emily Lynn Osborn from the Department of History talks about how studying African History merged with her sense of rebellion with the French language and interest in history. Opportunities that brought her abroad made her see the world differently, and these experiences transferred to her role at UChicago as she spearheaded the …

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Episode 127 - Jasmine Nirody: "A career where I can learn things all the time." 30:55

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In this week's episode, Assistant Professor Jasmine Nirody from the Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy revealed how studying snake movements in her undergraduate years inspired her to become an organismal and integrative biologist instead of a medical doctor. She also shares the practical applications of studying the biophysics of tardigr…

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The Powerful Health Benefits of Changing Your Mind with Matt Blackburn 2:26:39

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Send us a Text Message. Mitolife discount code for listeners: VANESSA15 Visit: https://www.mitolife.co/ In this episode, I sit down with Matt Blackburn, for a very candid conversation largely surrounding "changing your mind" and evolving in a culture that largely still safely operates in a dogmatic manner . Matt is the founder and owner of Mitolife…

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Episode 126 - Andrew Ferguson: "Fortune favors a prepared mind." 29:54

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Professor of Molecular Engineering and Vice Dean for Education at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, Andrew Ferguson, talks about his parents encouraging him to pursue the path he wanted, studying chemical engineering and now researching immunoengineering. In this episode, Professor Ferguson breaks down the complexity of studyin…

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Why the Thyroid Needs Attention When Dealing with Hormone Imbalances and Other Health Concerns, with Dr. Elizabeth Bright 1:19:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with Osteopath and Naturopath, Dr. Elizabeth Bright, to discuss the crucial importance of addressing thyroid and adrenal function when experiencing all hormonal imbalances, as well as a host of other health conditions. Dr. Bright explains the significance of a high-fat diet as well as iodine to su…

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Episode 125 - Lewis Shi: "I am committed to what I am doing." 26:06

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Associate Professor Lewis Shi from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine shares his determination to be a doctor from a young age. After spending 12 years at Harvard as a "Preparation H," he found his niche in shoulder surgery and continues his fulfilling life as a surgeon, a mentor, and a researcher, all while having his …

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Episode 124 - Simeon Chavel: "Embrace the chaos." 27:14

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Associate Professor Simeon Chavel from the Divinity Schools shares how he found his way to becoming a Hebrew Bible scholar at the University of Chicago through multiple chances. As he continues his research, teaching, and administrative work, Professor Chavel keeps his opportunities open, multitasks, and finds intriguing research topics to keep him…

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Iridology: A Window to Your Body's Health Status and Susceptibilities, with Jessica Haller 1:32:15

2M ago1:32:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Haller, Board Certified Master Iridologist, to discuss all things Iridology and how this preventative and non-invasive practice can influence one's life. She goes on to deeply educate us on how the eyes can reveal many things regarding your current health status, as well as give indic…

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Episode 123 - Martha Feldman: "Follow your passions and interests." 25:32

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Ferdinand Schevill Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Music and the College, Professor Martha Feldman, joins us in this episode. Professor Feldman talks about her career journey from training as a professional guitarist to becoming a scholar researching Italian Opera and teaching Long and Song to UChicago students. She emphasizes …

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Episode 122 - Gabriel Richardson Lear: "What kind of person do I want to be?" 26:08

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Professor Gabriel Richardson Lear of the Department of Philosophy and the Chair of UChicago's Committee on Social Thought joins us on The Course in this episode to talk about how her parents' early observation encouraged her to dip her toe into the philosophy world. From arranging state dinners to studying the works of Plato and Aristotle, Professo…

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What You Must Know About Mammograms, and a Proven and Effective Alternative -with Jasmine Khorsandi and Amanda Porta 1:16:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with the Founder of Sonobreasts, Ultrasound Sonographer Jasmine Khorsandi, as well as Breast Implant Illness Advocate, Amanda Porta. With approximately 3500 women dying per month in the U.S. alone (according to updated 2024 statistics), there are understandably rising concerns regarding standard d…

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Episode 121 - Allison Squires: "If you're torn on a decision..." 27:58

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Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering, Allison Squires, describes her experiment-filled childhood and all the joy science brought her. By walking through various opportunities, she found her place poking and perturbing molecules with her amazing team at the Squires Lab. Listen to her talk about how she got to her dream job an…

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Episode 120 - Haresh Sapra: "Be a student. Experiment. Learn. Better yourself." 26:25

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Haresh Sapra is the Charles T. Horngren Professor of Accounting at the Chicago Booth School of Business. Originally from a sugar factory on the island of Mauritius, Professor Sapra dreamed big with his family's encouragement and found his strength in accounting. Professor Sapra was an auditor before he pursued a PhD and finally landed a position as…

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A Fundamental Guide to Your Lymphatic System and How it Relates to ANY Health Concern -with Dr. Perry Nickelston 2:38:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I have the beautiful opportunity to sit down with Dr. Perry Nickelston, Owner of Stop Chasing Pain. Otherwise known as the 'LYMPH DOC,' he has successfully touched millions by teaching valuable and life-changing information on the importance of the lymphatic and vascular systems as they relate to all dis-eas…

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Episode 119 - Michael K. Bourdaughs: "Go study abroad!" 30:31

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In this episode, Michael K. Bourdaghs, Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Culture at the University of Chicago, discusses his life and professional paths. His interest in Japanese literature and culture began when, out of the blue, he was given the chance to study for a year in Sendai, and the rest is history. He worked in the corporate wo…

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Episode 118 - Michele Friedner: "Thinking through disability expertise and questions of access." 34:10

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| In this episode, Medical Anthropologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Human Development Michele Friedner discusses her path to becoming a UChicago Professor. She describes an early interest in Indian culture that led her to study Indian religions as an undergrad, a time that vastly expanded her worldview and breadth of …

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A Healthy Addiction to Chocolate and Tonic Herbs with Sage Dammers 1:38:35

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Send us a Text Message. Addictive Wellness Website: https://www.addictivewellness.com/ LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: WELLWITHVANESSA (15% off) In this episode, I sit down with Sage Dammers, co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and master chocolatier of Addictive Wellness. From a young age, Sage curiously ventured beyond the conventional health space and …

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Episode 117 - Anthony Fowler: "Every academic faces a lot of rejection." 24:09

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Professor Anthony Fowler, from the Harris School of Public Policy, researches econometric methods for causal inference to questions in political science, with particular emphasis on elections and political representation. In this episode, he describes how he switched from being a biology student to being fascinated by the political world. He also t…

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Episode 116 - Nancy Kawalek: "What we do is a little bit quirky." 25:26

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Professor Nancy Kawalek, from the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, is the Director of STAGE: Scientists, Technologists, and Artists Generating Exploration, a laboratory that creates and develops new theater, film, games, and other artistic endeavors inspired by science and technology. Professor Kawalek's early career as an actor and her in…

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Is the Anticipated "Safer" Breast Implant Coming to the U.S. Market Really Safer? -with Amanda Porta and Robyn Towt 59:41

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with return guests Amanda Porta and Robyn Towt to discuss an extremely important update within the breast implant industry. With a new, "safer" Motiva implant pending FDA approval, these women want to make sure the truth is given to all women considering implants in the future. This implant (that …

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Episode 115 - Amie Wilkinson: "I love communicating math." 23:03

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Professor Amie Wilkinson, from the Department of Mathematics, studies smooth dynamical systems, ergodic theory, and mathematical chaos. Although she met an unsupportive advisor in college, her love for pure maths stayed strong, and she saw herself pursuing graduate school even more while working after college. Tune in to hear Professor Wilkinson ta…

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Episode 114 - John Mark Hansen: "Bringing shadowed things to light." 31:27

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Professor John Mark Hansen is one of the nations leading scholars of American politics. His research focuses on interest groups, citizen activism, and public opinion, and he has written two books: Mobilization, Participation, and Democracy in America, which he wrote with Steven Rosenstone, and Gaining Access: Congress and the Farm Lobby. He is also…

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How to Navigate Child and Teen Screentime Use Without Losing Your Mind -with Emily Cherkin 1:37:32

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Send us a Text Message. Homebase LINK I refer to in the intro of this episode: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods In this episode, I sit down with Emily Cherkin, otherwise known as The Screentime Consultant. As a former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone …

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Episode 113 - Leslie Rogers: "The stars aligning." 31:36

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In this episode, Associate Professor Leslie Rogers from the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics talks about her path to becoming a UChicago Professor specializing in exoplanets. From stargazing as a child in Nova Scotia to graduate school at MIT to realizing at CalTech that she had a passion for working with students, Leslie Rogers describes a…

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Episode 112 - Chibueze Amanchukwu: "You really can do it." 33:22

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Chibueze Amanchukwu is the Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering. His group works on energy-related challenges, with a specific focus on understanding how electrolytes can control electrochemical processes in batteries and catalysis. His work has been recognized with the NSF CAREER Award, the DOE Early Career Award, and the C…

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Red Light Therapy: Everything You Ever Needed to Know and Then Some with Andrew LaTour 1:55:11

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Send us a Text Message. 10% off any GembaRed product, discount code for listeners: VANESSA10 - available for U.S. customers. Website: https://gembared.com/ Get ready, because this episode literally covers EVERYTHING you need to know about Red Light Therapy, AKA photo biomodulation. With all the marketing tactics and an overabundance of voices out t…

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Episode 111 - Dipesh Chakrabarty: "The world remains a source of surprise." 22:30

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Dipesh Chakrabarty is currently the Lawrence A. Kimpton Distinguished Service Professor in History, South Asian Languages and Civilizations, and the College in the Department of History. Chakrabarty’s current students in History and SALC work on a variety of topics, including: 20th-century Kerala, prostitution in British India, India-China relation…

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Episode 110 - Robert Gulotty: "That's the career, that's what I wanted." 24:37

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Associate Professor Robert Gulotty, from the Department of Political Science, researches the relationship between national governments and global markets. As a rule follower, Professor Gulotty was initially attracted by potential careers with structure and stability. However, he found the life of the mind and the freedom of learning anything much m…

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Healing the Body From Dire Circumstances, How Cleaning the Blood Can Change the Game, and More with Ian Clark 1:27:12

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Send us a Text Message. 10% off any Activation Product(s), discount code for listeners: WELL10 - available to U.S. and Canadian listeners. Activation website: https://shorturl.at/jqwHI In this episode, I sit down with the CEO and Founder of Activation Products, Ian Clark. Ian's story is nothing short of incredible, as he was told he only had about …

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Episode 109 - Jennifer Iverson: "I belong. I'm okay. I'm here." 24:15

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Associate Professor Jennifer Iverson, from the Department of Music, is a twentieth-century music scholar specializing in electronic music, avant-gardism, sound studies, and disability studies. As a FirstGen, Professor Iverson is drawn to supporting students in finding their belonging in the world through music. Listen to her share her career path t…

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Episode 108 - Genevieve Lakier: "Decision-making is a result of gut instincts." 23:59

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Professor Genevieve Lakier, from the University of Chicago Law School, teaches and writes about freedom of speech and American constitutional law. Her work examines the changing meaning of freedom of speech in the United States, the legislatures' role in safeguarding free speech values, and the fight over freedom of speech on social media platforms…

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Approaching Addiction and Recovery From a Holistic Perspective with Chris Logan 1:41:44

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Logan, Director of Clinical Operations at First Responder Wellness. This discussion is all about addressing substance abuse, addiction, and challenges associated with co-occurring mental health concerns from a holistic angle. Chris passionately serves the first responder community and t…

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Episode 107 - Shaoda Wang: "I had this very vague dream of eliminating poverty." 28:45

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In this episode, Shaoda Wang, assistant professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, shares his career path in the field of applied economics. He discusses his initial love for physics and later finds the connection between physics and economics and an early mentor who made him certain he wanted to become an economist, w…

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Episode 106 - Wilma A. Bainbridge: "You have room to pursue your wacky, fun, crazy ideas." 24:42

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The University of Chicago Assistant Professor Wilma A. Bainbridge, from the Department of Psychology, leads the Brain Bridge Lab, which focuses on examining the bridge between perception and memory, through the lens of psychophysical experiments, neuroimaging, and drawing studies. In this episode, she talks about her undergraduate experience as a p…

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Hydrogen Water: Lower Inflammation, Increase Longevity, Recover Quicker, and Become More Resilient with Alex Tarnava 1:39:31

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Send us a Text Message. Link for listeners to purchase Hydrogen Water tablets now available. (Updated on 8/8/24) Listener Discount Code: VANESSA10 for 10% off at checkout. Please use this link: https://shrsl.com/4fbha In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting with Alex Tarnava, the inventor of the patented and clinically validated open-cup hy…

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Episode 105 - Paul Poast: "How I think about being an academic and why I wanted to be an academic." 26:40

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Associate Professor Paul Poast from the Department of Political Science teaches and researches international relations and is a foreign policy fellow with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and a world affairs columnist for World Politics Review. Professor Poast talks about his career path, from potentially becoming a lawyer and athletic coach t…

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Episode 104 - Judith Zeitlin: "I think that humanities matter more than ever now." 29:06

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Judith Zeitlin is a Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. Professor Zeitlin’s research focuses on Ming-Qing literature, cultural history, and the arts, specializing in Chinese opera and the classical tale. Her work combines literary history with other disciplines, such as performance, mu…

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You're Not a Special Kind of Broken: Eliminate Chronic Pain and Other Symptoms with Dan Buglio 1:45:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I have a forthright and highly thoughtful conversation with Chronic Pain Coach, Dan Buglio, who specializes in TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) and Mindbody resolution. This conversation is a MUST LISTEN if you or someone you know is suffering from chronic pain or other chronic symptoms DESPITE your/their dia…

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Episode 103 - Scott Snyder: "Discovery Knows No Vacation." 30:53

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In this episode, organic chemistry Professor Scott Snyder discusses his career path to becoming a faculty at the University of Chicago. He describes science as "in his DNA" and discusses first falling in love with organic chemistry as an undergrad, a fruitful Ph.D. experience, and a professional career path that has included teaching at Columbia Un…

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Episode 102 - Jasmin Tiro: "If you had a superhero power, what would your power be?" 24:13

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Professor Jasmin Tiro is a professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago She is the Associate Director of Cancer Prevention and Population Science at the NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Chicago. Her program of research identifies multi-level determinants of cancer prevention and early detection beh…

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Episode 101 - Peter Littlewood: "We have to solve these global problems globally." 23:56

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Professor Peter Littlewood is the chair of the University of Chicago's Department of Physics. He was formerly the Associate Lab Director and then Lab Director at Argonne National Lab. Professor Littlewood also serves on the advisory boards of several institutes, including the Faraday Institution, the Simons Foundation, the Paul Scherer Institute, t…

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What Are They Doing to the Weather and How Can We Protect Ourselves? -with Matt Roeske 1:24:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this anticipated episode, I sit down with Matt Roeske, face and founder of Cultivate Elevate, to discuss the controversial and often-confusing topic of geoengineering and weather manipulation. Matt's passion for research, along with his quest to help society educate themselves past the mainstream headlines has initiated c…

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Tap Your Way Towards Better Physical and Mental Health with Brad Yates 1:21:40

8M ago1:21:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I have the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Brad Yates...speaker, author, YouTuber, and "Tapping" Extraordinaire. Tapping, also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), is a very simple healing tool to help oneself clear mental and emotional blockages that could be keeping them stuck to any degr…

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Part 2: True Informed Consent Concerning Pregnancy and Birth with Teesee Logan 1:14:19

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Send us a Text Message. This is Part TWO with birth/postpartum doula Teesee Logan, as we continue to dig into the details of informed consent concerning all things pregnancy and birth. This episode specifically highlights the following... Birth transfers and the commonly-used phrase "failed home birth" Doula advocacy with parents during the birth p…

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Part 1: True Informed Consent Concerning Pregnancy and Birth with Teesee Logan 1:08:20

9M ago1:08:20

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Intentionally Well, I sit down with Teesee Logan, birth/postpartum doula, for an anticipated TWO-PART series. Teesee is also a certified breastfeeding coach and a newborn care specialist, and has worked along side countless families and mothers during their pregnancy journeys. During this episode and the n…

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Prevent Top Diseases and Live Longer and Stronger with Dr. Mani Kukreja 1:39:32

9M ago1:39:32

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Send us a Text Message. With conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease at an all-time high, education on prevention is of critical importance today. In this incredibly informative episode, Dr. Mani Kukreja covers disease prevention in a way that is uncomplicated, by giving the "WHYS" behind the "WHAT TO DOS." We are constantly hearing abo…

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Liver Flushing: How the Condition of Your Liver and Gallbladder Impact Your Health with Kyle Hamrick 1:37:35

9M ago1:37:35

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Send us a Text Message. Here I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kyle Hamrick, the face behind @realgoodground on Instagram, to thoroughly discuss the details of liver flushing and the high importance of liver/gallbladder health. Along side the details of his personal journey, Kyle highlights the following: How the liver and gallbladder work to…

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