Best Nick McGowan Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding The Five Simple Steps To Achieve Self-Mastery With Utkarsh Narang 41:39

1d ago41:39

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“If something were to happen to me today, would I be happy? Would I be fulfilled living the kind of life that I’m living right now?” In this episode, Nick speaks with Utkarsh Narang to explore the themes of self-mastery, personal development, and the importance of deeper conversations. Utkarsh shares his insights as an executive coach, emphasizing …

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5:45am Runs & Fund-Racing: The Macon Brothers on Back on My Feet and the NYC Marathon 55:28

1d ago55:28

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Support his fundraising for the NYC Marathon: https://support.backonmyfeet.org/nyc24/bryan-macon📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com🎧 Watch …

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Songs of Inspiration Season 2: Lou Mace 40:58

6d ago40:58

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In this episode, our guest Lou Mace shares the story of how he got started in music. From finding his voice at an early age to discussing his musical influences, songwriting journey, and creative routines, we covered a wide range of topics. Lou also shared the story behind one of his songs and offered valuable wisdom for aspiring songwriters. We wr…

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Beyond Stereotypes: A Muslim Leader's Journey to Foster Understanding in Atlanta with Soumaya Khalifa 1:10:55

9d ago1:10:55

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E7i6nNzD7rY …

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Why You’re Really Overwhelmed (And How to Fix It) 25:27

6d ago25:27

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“When something happens, and we feel overwhelmed, what do we do?” In this episode, Nick discusses overwhelm and how it relates to trauma. By understanding that overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system perceives it as a threat. Self-awareness in recognizing and managing overwhelm is highly important, and ta…

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Communicate Like a TEDx Pro: Natalie Gallagher’s Tips for Clarity, Empathy & Better Results 1:16:43

13d ago1:16:43

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/92FMv9dIqeQ?…

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The Power Of Faith And Resilience In Personal Growth 35:21

18d ago35:21

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“It’s not important to be who everyone else wants you to be, but you have to stand up for your truth.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nicole Bradford, who shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma and finding her purpose in helping others. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, faith, and taking control of o…

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Exploring The Role Of DEI In Healing And Growth 43:13

21d ago43:13

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Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Corey Williams about her experiences growing up in Alabama and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She shares how her upbringing and family shaped her perspective on race and class and how she has evolved in her understanding of privilege and marginalized identities. She chall…

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Empathetic AI & Precision Medicine: Emory’s Dr. Anant Madabhushi on Revolutionizing Healthcare 1:16:30

20d ago1:16:30

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/empathetic-ai-and-precision-medicine?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on…

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Examining Patterns And Situations For Personal Growth 23:09

1M ago23:09

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“Take a step back and take inventory of what other situations in your life were even remotely similar that can help you put the pieces together and understand why you feel this way.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick opens up about his personal journey of self-awareness and growth. He discusses his struggles with grumpiness and frustration, th…

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How to Use AI - Today and Tomorrow: Insights with Village Labs’ Bradford Church 1:26:42

1M ago1:26:42

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/how-should-you-use-ai-today-with?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouT…

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Practical Steps for Self-Mastery: Embracing Your Soul’s Desires 50:26

1M ago50:26

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“I was functionally depressed; I could operate at a high level, but when I was alone, I was dying inside.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Susan Nicholas, who shares her journey of spiritual awakening and the crisis that led to it. She discusses the deep sadness and existential crisis she experienced and how she learned to tr…

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How To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome Challenges 37:17

2M ago37:17

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How To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome Challenges “If an obstacle pops up, you can either get really upset, pissed off about it, or you can look around it, get around it, and figure out what else is there.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of patience and overcoming obstacles. He emphasizes the power of storyte…

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Transforming Atlanta: Brian McGowan on Centennial Yards and the Future of Downtown Atlanta 1:26:59

2M ago1:26:59

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/transforming-atlanta-brian-mcgowan🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0zTw6btejg…

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The High Cost Of Addiction: A Financial And Emotional Perspective 29:10

2M ago29:10

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“The more disciplined I am, the more freedom I have.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Ryan Skinner, an entrepreneur, financial advisor, and coach. Ryan shares his journey of recovery from addiction and how it has transformed his life. They discuss the importance of spirituality, routine, and discipline in his recovery and persona…

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Survival And Transformation: Unpacking A Five-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey 40:11

2M ago40:11

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“It’s the pit that becomes that transformative place that is the hardest.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Shariann Tom, CEO and founder of the Cancer Journey Institute, about her experience with having cancer five times and the importance of mindset and self-mastery in navigating the journey. They discuss the challenges of facin…

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Happy Talks: Christian Ross on Reimagining Elder Care with Tech and Connection 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eu3E_4DIpGo …

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Pushing Limits: From Ironman Triumphs to Frontier Tech Investing with Nick Fragnito 1:32:23

2M ago1:32:23

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/going-the-distance-nick-fragnitos?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on Yo…

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How To Heal From Burnout Through Internal Reflection And Self-Care 39:35

2M ago39:35

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“You deserve to have emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy. You deserve to have joy. You deserve to be happy.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a psychologist and burnout prevention expert. They discuss the importance of self-care and reflection in preventing burnout, emphasize the need to u…

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Songs of Inspiration Season: 2 Erin Ash Sullivan 30:51

2M ago30:51

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In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Erin Ash Sullivan who recently released her new record "Sign Posts and Marks". We talked about her background in music and her influences and mentors as a songwriter. We also dove into her creative process and how she goes about writing songs. She also shared a bit about the recording process for her…

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How To Embrace Your Challenges And Discover Your Purpose In The Process 36:14

2M ago36:14

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“Self-mastery and creating the life you want is an inside job.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick interviews James Madison, the co-founder of On Purpose Life, about finding purpose and living a life in alignment with one’s purpose. They discuss the misconception that purpose must be grand and how it can look different for everyone. James share…

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Beyond Medication: How Social Prescribing Can Cure Our Mental Health Crisis 1:08:03

3M ago1:08:03

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/beyond-medication-how-social-prescribing 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hw…

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Songs of Inspiration Season 2 - Ambar Cassidy 21:18

2M ago21:18

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In this episode of the Songs of Inspiration podcast, host Lars Wicklund interviews talented singer-songwriter Ambar Cassidy. Ambar shares her musical journey, from growing up as a theater kid to studying songwriting and music business at Belmont University. She talks about her musical influences, and the mentors who have guided her along the way an…

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Exploring Generational And Regional Trauma From A Medium’s Perspective 35:58

3M ago35:58

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“Taking baby steps in a healing journey is important; rushing can cause you to miss vital steps” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Chris Wasko, a spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and energy healer. They discuss Chris’s journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a spiritual healer, as well as his experiences with se…

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Understanding The Role Of Shame In Personal Growth And Fulfillment 52:13

3M ago52:13

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“Therapy was something that really helped me navigate that point in my life. And then, as I was starting to heal childhood patterns and beliefs, I started to realize that all men, in a way, struggle with this.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Furkhan Dandia, an engineer turned therapist, about his journey and the intersection of …

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Beyond the Classroom: Youth Development Insights from Atlanta's Education Visionary, David Jernigan 1:07:06

3M ago1:07:06

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZuzvYCR2hT0 …

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Psychedelics for Normal People? Exploring with Vian Morales, SVP of Beckley Retreats 1:20:50

3M ago1:20:50

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xZOTss20GEevZ3kgwiNfk?si=b…

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How To Handle And Successfully Navigate Career Burnout 28:50

3M ago28:50

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“Excuses are the tools of idiots. And I’m way too smart to be fucking around with excuses.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Luis Báez, who shares his journey from growing up in poverty to working at top companies like Google and Tesla, and how he experienced burnout in the corporate world. There’s a major emphasis on the importan…

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Starting the Conversation on Models with Alyssa Bilinski | Season 5 Episode 11 48:12

3M ago48:12

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Alyssa Bilinski, Peterson Family Assistant Professor of Health Policy, and Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, at Brown University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on developing novel methods for policy evaluation and applying these to identify interventions that most efficiently improve population health and well-being. Episode note…

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Experiencing Vibes And The Exchange Of Human Energy 39:47

3M ago39:47

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“Make room for the emotional, make room for the intuitive, make room for the vibrational.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Jason Del Gandio, A Temple University Professor, about the concept of vibes and the exchange of energy between people. Jason shares his expertise in studying the theory and practice of social justice, as well…

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Songs of Inspiration Season 2 - Jenna May 24:35

3M ago24:35

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In this episode of the Songs of Inspiration podcast, we talked to Jenna May. We discussed Jenna's path to pursuing music, her influences, and her passion for creative writing. Jenna also talked about her unique creative routines and shared some meaningful stories behind some of her songs. She also gave an intimate 3 song performance. Tune in to fin…

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How To Let Disruption Be The Catalyst For Your Liberation

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“I’m called to be gay because I’m here to minister to the Q plus community because no one else wants to talk to” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Karmen Michael Smith, who shares his journey of self-discovery and healing as a queer black man growing up in a religious and conservative environment. He talks about the challenges he f…

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Rediscovering Life in Your 40s: Cesar Wurm's Path to Sobriety and Personal Growth 1:10:08

4M ago1:10:08

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube In this episode of Macon Atlanta, host Brent Macon sits down with…

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Flexible methods with Edward Kennedy | Season 5 Episode 10 38:57

4M ago38:57

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Edward Kennedy Associate Professor, Department of Statistics & Data Science, Carnegie Mellon. ehkennedy.com Evaluating a Targeted Minimum Loss-Based Estimator for Capture-Recapture Analysis: An Application to HIV Surveillance in San Francisco, California: https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/193/4/673/7425624 Doubly Robust Capture-Recapture Methods…

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Regenerative Farming Insights with Alex Edquist, CEO of Good Agriculture | Macon Atlanta 1:14:27

4M ago1:14:27

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📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/021-reclaiming-our-food-with-good 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube In this episode of Macon At…

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Unlocking The Key To Personal Growth By Processing Our Childhood Traumas 46:30

4M ago46:30

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“To notice that you feel some kind of way and to ask in the moment, what is going on? Why am I pissed off right now?”* Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeremy Stegall, a writer, coach, and speaker, who shares his journey of self-discovery and personal growth through hockey. He discusses how hockey provided an outlet for his aggres…

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Living a 'big life' as a spiritual seeker with Luther Smith 20:04

4M ago20:04

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Read more here: Inspiring Conversations Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Dr. Luther E. Smith, Jr., ordained elder and retired professor from Emory’s Candler School of Theology. Dr. Smith shares insights into his profound research on Howard Thurman, his advocacy for children, and his exploration of the spirituality of hope. Discover how Dr…

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Uncovering The Simple Meaning Of Purpose 35:07

4M ago35:07

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“Follow what lights you up, no matter how crazy, how wild-haired any of it may seem.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick explores the concept of purpose and its significance in our lives. He discusses the dictionary definition of purpose, the meaning of purpose in our lives, and the fact that we each have our own unique purpose on this planet. …

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What Sports and Feminism can tell us about Causal Inference with Sheree Bekker & Stephen Mumford | Season 5 Episode 9 49:43

4M ago49:43

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Sheree Bekker & Stephen Mumford are Co-directors of the Feminist Sport Lab and have a book coming soon: “Open Play: the case for feminist sport”, coming Spring 2025. Reaktion Books (UK), University of Chicago Press (US). Sheree Bekker: Associate Professor, University of Bath, Department for Health, Centre for Qualitative Research Centre for Health …

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Finding Your Purpose And Breaking Out Of The System 59:17

4M ago59:17

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“What can you teach the world? What do you like? What’s in alignment? That is your unique superpower.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick and Dr. Esther Zeledon discuss the importance of purpose, mission, and vision in creating meaningful change in the world. There’s a major emphasis on listening to oneself and breaking free from societal expec…

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Exploring The Hidden Links Between Shame, Sexuality, And Religion 47:48

5M ago47:48

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“I am a psychotherapist and a small private practice business owner. We focus on queer community, non-monogamy, sexual health, and sexual positivity.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Ann Russo, a psychotherapist and entrepreneur, about her work with diverse communities and her experience with religious shame and sexuality. They d…

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Observational Causal Analyses with Erick Scott | Season 5 Episode 8 51:43

5M ago51:43

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Erick Scott is founder of cStructure, a causal science startup. Erick has expertise in medicine, public health, and computational biology. info@cStructure.io “A causal roadmap for generating high-quality real-world evidence” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10603361/ Follow along on Twitter: The American Journal of Epidemiology: @AmJEpi…

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How To Be Aligned And Authentically You 37:01

5M ago37:01

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“If you want to be successful in life, be your own CEO.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Marques Ogden, a former NFL player turned speaker and coach, and shares his journey from the NFL to bankruptcy and divorce and how he rebuilt his life. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on your strengths and building from there rather …

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Unlocking The Mysteries Of Metaphysical Growth 46:16

5M ago46:16

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“Meditation is a state of being, not an activity. The goal is to be able to carry this meditative state into your daily life.” Episode summary: In this episode of the Mindset & Self-Mastery show, Nick dives into self-discovery, lucid dreaming and alternative healing with Tarak Uday. Tarak shares his personal journey, including a life-threatening he…

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Friends Let Friends Do Mediation Analysis with Nima Hejazi | Season 5 Episode 7 59:07

5M ago59:07

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Nima Hejazi is an assistant professor in biostatistics at Harvard University. His methodological work often draws upon tools and ideas from semi- and non-parametric inference, high-dimensional and large-scale inference, targeted or debiased machine learning (e.g., targeted minimum loss estimation, method of sieves), and computational statistics. Su…

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