Best Surge Institute Podcasts (2024)

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The Democratic Advantage 16:50

1h ago16:50

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Season six of the podcast presents a series of discussions about economic issues related to the election. In this episode, EPI's Executive Vice President Naomi Walker is joined by EPI Chief Economist Josh Bivens to discuss the historical economic performance of different administrations as detailed in his report, Economic performance is stronger wh…

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75 | Difficulty Conceiving? 3 Steps to Take to Get Pregnant 33:15

4h ago33:15

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For today's episode, we're getting real cozy. Like we're going out for coffee, you're telling me about how emotionally and physically hard it's been to try to get pregnant, and I'm giving you the first encouragements to do. Tune in today to hear what my first three steps to do are when you've been trying to conceive and it hasn't been happening- al…

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Ep. 219: Jason Furman on Inflation Persistence, Fed Policy and Debt Levels 40:14

5d ago40:14

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Jason Furman is the Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy jointly at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and the Department of Economics at Harvard University. He is also non-resident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Previously, Furman served eight years as a top economic adviser to President Barack Obama, …

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74 | 2 ways to know if your ovulation calculator is right about your LH surge! 27:39

1d ago27:39

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Are you using a fertility app or tracker and wondering if it's actually correct in telling you if you're ovulating? If this is you- you will DEFINITELY want to hear today's episode so that you can REALLY know how trustworthy that device is or not! Enjoy today's episode and share with a friend- more women need to know about how these apps and device…

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What should regulators do about the risks to mid-sized banks? 26:55

1d ago26:55

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The failure of three mid-sized banks in March 2023—three of the four largest bank failures in history—shook financial markets and could’ve spread to other banks if regulators hadn’t stepped in. Two on-going trends in finance contributed to these failures: an increase in uninsured deposits and the migration of business lending to non-banks. In a new…

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Sustainable Investing in Tumultuous Times with Bill Davis from Stance Capital 49:26

3d ago49:26

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Stance Capital's Bill Davis discusses sustainable investing in tumultuous times, taking a deep dive on this episode of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and i…

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E45: Empowering Nonprofit Growth by Reducing CEO Reliance with Emily Taylor 32:41

9d ago32:41

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In this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I discuss the consequences of a nonprofit becoming too dependent on its CEO with my guest Emily Taylor, founder of Teeny Big. Emily shares her expertise in helping nonprofits untangle their identity from individual leadership and build resilient structures for long-term success. Emily has spent her ca…

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Ep. 218: Gordon Hanson on US-China Trade War, Immigration and US Elections 48:28

7d ago48:28

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Gordon Hanson is the Peter Wertheim Professor in Urban Policy at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). He is also chair of the Social and Urban Policy Area at HKS, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Gordon’s current research addresses the causes and consequences of regional jo…

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73 | Step by Step tutorial on Hormone Harmony: So you can balance estrogen and progesterone! 34:05

8d ago34:05

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Are you pretty sure your hormones are out of whack and just want to know the basics for how you can support them to get balanced from home? Is your faith getting strained from the frustration of hormone imbalance? You will LOVE today's episode as you will get practical, easy to follow steps you can start applying today to support those lovely hormo…

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Let Your Winners Run: AI, Commodities, and Emerging Markets 25:21

10d ago25:21

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In episode 30 of Stocks Neat, Portfolio Manager Harvey Migotti and CIO Steve Johnson discuss recent portfolio performance including which surprise sectors have started contributing in 2024. They cover a wide range of topics including AI related companies, China worries, and overlooked opportunities in sectors such as European financials. The conver…

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Ep. 217: Mustafa Chowdhury on Surging Wealth, Hidden Bond Buyers and Fed Mistakes 44:35

15d ago44:35

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Mustafa is a rates guru and member of the research team at Macro Hive. Before this, Mustafa was the Head of Rates, FX, and Derivatives at Voya Investments, where he helped manage $40 billion of assets. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director and Head of US Rates and MBS Strategy at Deutsche Bank. And in the 1990s, he was Co-Head of Asset-Liabilit…

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72 | OB Vs. Midwife: Who to call when you get pregnant, Guest Interview w/ Lori Morris 54:18

15d ago54:18

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I know you are laser focused on GETTING pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy, but I think it's important to be well prepared for your options for when you DO get pregnant! This topic is super personal to me, given the fact that I've had two hospitalized inductions with OB's, and a natural homebirth with a Christian midwife. I think getting yours…

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What global factors could make inflation less stable? 23:54

16d ago23:54

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Most advanced economies enjoyed a long period of low, stable inflation prior to 2021, with inflation in the U.S. actually running below the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target for much of the 2010s. This stability was driven in part by factors external to monetary policy, including downward price and wage pressures from globalization and de-union…

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Plant-based Innovation Q1 2024 Results with Dr. Sasha Goodman 33:51

19d ago33:51

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Portfolio Manager of EATV, Dr. Sasha Goodman discusses the EATV ETF’s Q1 results and explains the benefits of diversifying one’s portfolio to include exposure to the global food and materials transformation. Specifically, he illustrates that EATV invests in high growth companies offered at low growth prices. EATV is diversified across the entire su…

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E44: Unleashing Women's Leadership Potential with Lydia Knight, Founder and CEO of The She Center 47:01

23d ago47:01

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This week, I had the pleasure of having Lydia Knight on the Lead with Heart podcast. Lydia Knight is the founder and CEO of The She Center, an internationally recognized eating disorder expert and a pioneer in the field of female empowerment. Lydia shares her personal journey from struggling with disordered eating to helping over 1,000 women achiev…

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Ep. 216: Dominique Dwor-Frecaut on Inflation Persistence, Immigration Surge and Trump Effect 38:30

22d ago38:30

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Dominique Dwor-Frecaut is the Chief US economist and macro strategist for Macro Hive and is based in Los Angeles. Before that, she worked at various hedge funds including Bridgewater. Prior to the buy side, she worked at the New York Fed, the IMF, and the World Bank. She holds a PhD in economics from the London School of Economics. This episode cov…

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71 | The Truth About Getting Pregnant After a Miscarriage: 3 Things You Can Do for Prevention 22:36

25d ago22:36

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Have you recently gone through a miscarriage, and are now wondering what you can do to prevent this from happening again? Be encouraged in today's episode with practical tips to support your body and future baby. In His Grace, Bekah >>Learn more about the Fertility Framework Course: https://bekahyawn.com/course >>Join our free online community here…

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70 | Low progesterone symptoms: the step by step layout to help know if you have it 29:58

1M ago29:58

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Are you thinking you may have low progesterone, but aren't super sure if that's the case? Join today's episode where you will learn several signs of this hormonal imbalance, and also get Biblical encouragement to lift you and your progesterone up! In His Grace, Bekah >>Learn more about the Fertility Framework Course: https://bekahyawn.com/course >>…

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Ep. 215: Nick Rohatyn on How to Navigate Emerging Markets Investing 51:02

29d ago51:02

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Nick Rohatyn is Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Rohatyn Group. TRG is a global asset manager specialising in emerging markets and real assets, with over $8bn in assets under management. Prior to founding TRG in 2002, Nick spent 19-years at J.P. Morgan, including 5 years as a member of J.P. Morgan’s executive management team, ho…

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69 | PCOS, LH Surge, Ovulatory & Luteal Phase, Perimenopause, Postpartum, Fatigue, Birth Control: Hormone Chat w/ Dr. Jamie Eller Part Two 24:29

1M ago24:29

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We are back again with Dr. Jamie to discuss what we love and hate about our hormones! In part two of this episode we discuss the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Progesterone. We enjoy sharing what we're currently loving and hating about these hormones for ourselves personally and also discuss how these hormones are impacted by those trying to get preg…

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What do Americans think about inflation? 31:03

1M ago31:03

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Many indicators suggest that the U.S. economy is thriving, yet Americans continue to have a negative overall economic outlook. Stubbornly high inflation has played a significant role in this negative sentiment among consumers, even as wage growth has caught up with the rate of inflation. In a new study, “Why do we dislike inflation?” Stefanie Stant…

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Why Are Institutional and Philanthropic Investors Focusing on Food? With Holly Freishtat and Caitlin MacLean of The Milken Institute 53:51

1M ago53:51

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Caitlin MacLean, Senior Director of Innovative Finance at the Milken Institute and Holly Freishtat, Senior Director at Feeding Change, discuss blended capital and why instiutional and philanthropic investors are using this approach to focus on food. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as sh…

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E43: How to Thrive in the Nonprofit Sector: Strategies For Reducing Burnout and Turnover with Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership 43:47

1M ago43:47

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Today, on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m selfishly so excited to have Patton McDowell on the show and to share our conversation with you. We are discussing his path to becoming a leader in the nonprofit sector and the lessons he has learned over his career. Focusing on why nonprofit leaders often face high turnover, we talk about things like unre…

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68 | Cycle Syncing, Low Estrogen, Estrogen Dominance, Exercise, & Low Libido: Hormone Chat w/ Dr. Jamie Eller Part One 37:03

1M ago37:03

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Do you have a love-hate relationship with your hormones? The good news is- you are not alone! Join Bekah and Dr. Eller as they share their current loves and hates about their hormones, and how it pertains to those trying to conceive. Part one of this episode delves into the hormones FSH and Estrogen. Join us again on Thursday to continue on the con…

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Ep. 214: Lindsay Politi on Higher Inflation Regime, Recession Risks and Debt Dynamics 30:41

1M ago30:41

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Lindsay Politi is Head of Inflation Strategies at One River Asset Management. Lindsay began her career at Wellington Management in Boston where she was head of Global Inflation-linked Investments. In that role she was one of the top TIPS managers by assets, managing over $10 billion in dedicated assets, with a top quintile track record for excess i…

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67 | Is Copper Toxicity Keeping You From Conceiving? The Role of Copper Toxicity in Infertility, Pregnancy, and Healthy Hormones - Guest Interview w/ Allison Jordan 39:31

1M ago39:31

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Can we just say- WOW. This interview was incredible to learn the ropes of copper toxicity- what is it, how does it impact fertility, what are the signs, and what can you do about it? As I mentioned in today's episode- this is truly a more advanced route in the pursuit of hormonal health for those who have already completed Fertility Framework. If y…

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66 | Why you're struggling to trust in God's timing + 3 ways to grow in your faith 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Today's episode... Well, let's just say it wasn't what I had planned to talk about... God gave me a download for a pretty specific message to deliver when it comes to struggling to trust in Him and His timing when we're in the wait for getting pregnant. I hope that this message challenges you, encourages you, and shapes you to grow in your walk wit…

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Ep. 213: Bilal Hafeez on Fed Cuts, Dollar Strength and AI Hype 42:09

2M ago42:09

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Bilal is the CEO and Head of Research at Macro Hive. Before that, Bilal was Global Head of International Fixed Income Strategy at Nomura, and Head of Multi-Asset Research and Advisor to the CEO at Deutsche Bank. Bilal started his twenty-year career at JP Morgan. Academically, Bilal was an Honorary Visiting Professor of Finance at Cass Business Scho…

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65 | From Miscarriage + Mental Breakdown to Peaceful Motherhood: Guest Interview with Rachel Fernandez 33:33

1M ago33:33

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Have you wrestled with anxiety attacks that are impacting all spheres of your life? Work, home, marriage, and now even your fertility? Hear Rachel's moving story as she shares her testimony of her life being nearly crushed by anxiety that culminated in a miscarriage, and how she found the path to healing and peace in God. Share with a friend who ne…

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Do US states have different recoveries from economic shocks? 24:18

2M ago24:18

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In the mid-20th century, U.S. states experienced recessions very differently from one another, which resulted in many workers migrating between states in search of work. But a newly developed dataset shows that economic recoveries have begun to look very similar across states in recent decades. On this episode, Senior Fellow Louise Sheiner talks wi…

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Timeless Tactics: Preparing Your Portfolio for Market Downturns 34:06

2M ago34:06

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In episode 29 of Stocks Neat Co-Portfolio Manager Gareth Brown and CIO Steve Johnson discuss several investing maxims, and how these might apply to portfolio positioning in prior and current markets. Topics covered include cleaning portfolios to include only high conviction ideas, selling when you can, maintaining cash in the portfolio, how to depl…

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Is There an Investment Opportunity in Food Systems Transformation? With Jen Bartashus of Bloomberg Intelligence 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Senior Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, Jen Bartashus, joins host and CEO of VegTech™ Invest Elysabeth Alfano on Upside & Impact at the Farm, Food, & Fuel Summit. They discuss conference and their panel experiences as well as their predictions for the sector in the next five to ten years. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features…

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E42: Empowering Nonprofit Leadership Development and Growth with Kristin Harrington, Partner at Lead Star 41:53

2M ago41:53

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In this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m having a meaningful conversation with leadership and strategy advisor Kristin Harrington. We delve into Kristin's unique journey into nonprofit leadership, the importance of culture and workforce development, and funding strategies for enhancing an organization's impact. Highlighting the challenge…

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64 | 3 Reasons You're Not Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding + Postpartum 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Are you still nursing your baby/toddler, and want to get pregnant again but it's not happening? The emotions you're carrying with this are hard to deal with- you still want to nourish this baby AND have another one! Join us today for some Biblical encouragement on breastfeeding and also biological reasons your body may be having a hard time conceiv…

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Ep. 212: Nick Baltas on Mastering Systematic Strategies from Alpha to AI 56:51

2M ago56:51

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Nick Baltas is a managing director and head of R&D, cross-asset delta-one and commodity systematic trading strategies at Goldman Sachs. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2017, Nick was an executive director in the quantitative research unit of UBS. Previously, he was a lecturer in finance at Imperial College Business School, a visiting lecturer at …

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63 | Strained Sex Life When Trying to Conceive? Get Godly Wisdom with Guest Dana Che 40:39

2M ago40:39

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Has intimacy been strained lately? If you're being honest- at times sex becomes something you do to hopefully get pregnant, and has become less of simply being intimate with your spouse- but you're not sure how to get out of this new, not so great routine. If you're looking for ideas on how to enjoy and look forward to being intimate with your husb…

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IsoMetro by Rich Poole and Rick Crane the 1st 8NAP art release | Artist's Corner #7 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

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"IsoMetro" by Rick Crane and Rich Poole the first release on 8NAP art Episode artwork - IsoMetro (sample) by Rich Poole and Rick Crane In this Artist's Corner we speak with Rick Crane and Rich Poole, the top digital-generative artist due, with Rick being a wizard of digital art with a special talent for illustrative minimalism, and Rich being one o…

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XCOPY surges, Blac_AI joins us to discuss his next release, and more | Cornering The Market #64 53:50

2M ago53:50

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Please email collectorscornernft@gmail.com or Direct Message www.twitter.com/astamcloud if you are interested in investor content helping you build wealth while investing in beautiful art Stay up to date on the generative art world with our weekly newsletter direct to your inbox! https://collectorscorner.substack.com/ Weekly generative art NFT news…

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62 | 5 Hacks to Naturally Increase Progesterone to Support Healthy Conception! 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Have you been questioning if your progesterone is low? Or maybe you know you have low progesterone, but you're not sure what you can do to help increase it naturally. You're also feeling the emotional strain on your faith in God and waiting on Him when needing happy hormones to get pregnant...and this is a tough combination! Get some incredible Bib…

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Ep. 211: John Coates on How a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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John Coates is the Deputy Dean of Harvard Law School. He has served at the Securities and Exchange Commission, and was a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in financial institutions. He has testified before Congress and provided consulting services to the Department of Justice, the Department of Treasury, and the New York Stock…

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61 | What to do before, during, & after pregnancy for a healthy baby! Guest Interview w/ Robin Rhine McDonald 38:41

2M ago38:41

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Are you looking for some tactical things you AND your spouse can start doing TODAY to support your conception health? Maybe you're also curious on what to do once you get pregnant to support baby's health... Inside of today's amazing episode, you'll hear Robin Rhine McDonald, host of Vision Driven Health podcast, share some incredible insights abou…

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How did Jamaica halve its debt in 10 years? 29:10

2M ago29:10

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Many countries have faced harrowing debt burdens, and reducing the national debt is usually a lasting challenge. But in just five years, the Jamaica reduced its debt-to-GDP ratio by 40 percentage points, something only a handful of other countries have done in that time frame. On this episode of the BPEA podcast, Peter Blair Henry of Stanford and U…

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Will Investors Embrace Food Systems Transformation? With Mahesh Roy of IIGCC 52:38

2M ago52:38

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Will Investors Embrace Food Systems Transformation? Mahesh Roy, Investor Strategies Programme Director of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, discusses the IIGCC perspective on investing in food systems transformation to combat Climate Change and partake in the potential growth of the sector. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcas…

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E41: Reduce CEO Burnout and Boost Board Engagement with Sabrina Hernandez, CEO of Supporting World Hope 41:46

2M ago41:46

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Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I’m thrilled to have Sabrina Walker Hernandez on the show today. Sabrina is the president and CEO of Supporting World Hope, a nonprofit and mission-driven consulting agency that specializes in providing strategic planning, leadership development, and board education services to other nonprofits and missi…

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60 | Issues Conceiving After Miscarriage? Here's why and what to do about it 28:10

2M ago28:10

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Have you recently miscarried, and are now struggling to get pregnant? Or you are nervous to get pregnant again post-miscarriage in fear of it happening again? If you're looking for Biblical encouragement in this dark time, answers for why you miscarried and what you can do about it next- you'll want to tune in to today's episode! Be encouraged and …

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Ep. 210: Mark Koyama on What Makes Some Nations Richer Than Others 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

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This podcast is sponsored by Supernormal (Supernormal - AI That Writes Your Meeting Notes/https://supernormal.com/). Mark Koyama is Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University and Mercatus Center. Mark earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Oxford. He focuses on how historical institutions functioned and on the relations…

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59 | From in the dark about her cycle and hormones to empowered: Client Testimony with Kaitlyn 37:27

2M ago37:27

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Has it ever felt like you've been hunting and searching for answers regarding why getting pregnant isn't happening, and feeling like you've turned over all the rocks? This is how Kaitlyn felt before I met her...at...you'll have to find out in the episode! :P It was truly a God-ordained moment for us to meet and her to be brought to LIGHT about how …

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58 | 3 Causes of Irregular Cycles + How to Fix Them So You Can Get Pregnant 33:22

2M ago33:22

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Do you have irregular cycles and are having a hard time getting pregnant? Maybe you're wondering why this is happening and what there is to do to help it. Not to mention how these drawn out and whacky cycles can take a toll on our faith, heart, and patience. Tune in today as I break down the top three reasons for irregular cycles from a Biblical pe…

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Ep. 209: Darrell Duffie on Treasury Market Dysfunction, Dollar Dominance and CBDC 47:59

2M ago47:59

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Darrell Duffie is a leading expert on bond markets. He is the Adams Distinguished Professor of Management and Professor of Finance at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. He has been on the finance faculty at Stanford since receiving his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1984. He is author of several books, including ‘Fragmenting Markets: Pos…

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