Best Zoe Oper Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 277 with Gunnar Bjornsson, President of the Icelandic Chess Federation 35:15

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Send us a text In Podcast Episode 277, I converse with Gunnar Bjornsson, President of the Icelandic Chess Federation. In addition to serving as the President of the Icelandic Chess Federation, Gunnar hosts the annual Reykjavik Open, which is coming up again, April 9-15, 2025. Furthermore, he is a Vice President of the European Chess Union. Our 131s…

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#165. The Secret Reality of American Special Forces - Dr. Chris Frueh | Operator Syndrome 1:25:27

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The American special forces have been the topic of countless movies due to their unbelievably cut-throat selection process, and the little-known reality of what they do and who they are. What is the secret reality of special forces in the United States? Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating special forces, a professor …

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Episode 276 with Joel Dick, Data Engineer at Tempered AI and Adult Improver 55:42

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Send us a text In Episode 276, I have the pleasure of conversing with Joel Dick, who is a Data Engineer at Tempered AI and adult improver. He hails from Toronto, home of our 14th Podcast Guest Mike Ivanov, who recently became an International Master. As a frum (observant) Jew, Joel has 8 kids. Joel studied in Israel with two our former podcast gues…

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#164. How To Be Loved? - Dr. Frank Anderson 1:07:37

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Why does trauma repeat itself? Why does trauma become our identity? What is trauma healing? According to Forbes Health, in 2023, over 70% of the survey participants reported experiencing at least one traumatic event and 31% said they were exposed to four or more traumatic events in their lifetime. Today’s conversation will teach you why our trauma …

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#162. NASA Astronaut Reveals How To Control Risks - Jim Wetherbee 1:32:13

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What is it like to be an astronaut? What does it take to be an astronaut? How do we control risks in high-stress environments? Today's guest is one of the most prolific American astronauts who was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. Benoit wanted to be an astronaut or the president of the world. Yes, one of those positions is not real. Now…

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#161. Why Are People Leaving the Church? - Bobby Lopez | Passion LA 1:46:53

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What does a healthy church look like? What are the biggest problems in the church today? According to the 2023 loneliness surveys, 52% of Americans report feeling lonely and about 47% said their relationships with others aren’t meaningful. For a long time, the church has filled that gap for many until recently. As of today, however, about 1.2 milli…

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Episode 275 with National Master Mikhail Sher, PhD., Associate Professor of Management at Monmouth University 53:50

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Send us a text In Premier Chess Podcast Episode 275, I converse with National Master Mikhail Sher, PhD., Associate Professor of Management at Monmouth University. Dr. Sher’s main research interests lie in the areas of inventory control and supply chain management. He has a Bachelors of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, Masters of Science fro…

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#160. How To Reverse the Aging Process Scientifically? - Hannah Went | Everything Epigenetics 1:27:05

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Can we reverse the aging process scientifically? How do we slow down biological aging? What is epigenetics? The ultimate question of the 21st century in biology is longevity. Our timeless pursuit of immortality can be seen across all cultures and different schools of philosophy. The fields of genetics and epigenetics are required to understand the …

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Episode 274 with Captain Zoe Marks, Director of Overseas Operations at Yatar Israel 20:22

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Send us a text In Episode 274, I have the honor of conversing with Captain Zoe Marks, Director of Overseas Operations at Yatar Israel. Zoe Is A Former IDF Officer (2018-2021) And Active Reservist Who Served With Distinction, In The Etzion Region. Zoe Joined YATAR In September 2023 After Working For Nearly Two Years For El Al Airline Security In JFK…

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#159. Stanford Neuroscientist Explains the Science of Manifestation - Dr. James Doty | Mind Magic 1:25:54

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Is manifestation real or just another pop culture myth and baseless hype? It took humans 90,000 years to get from hunter-gatherers to a society of agriculture and farming. Then, it took humans about 10,000 years to become an industrialized civilization. Humans then discovered atomic power in about 200 years. Within the last century, we created comp…

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Episode 273 with Grandmaster Davorin Kuljasevic 46:13

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Send us a text In Episode 273, I have the pleasure of conversing with Davorin Kuljasevic, Grandmaster and FIDE trainer, rated 2539 FIDE. Davorin was born in Zagreb, Croatia and currently lives with his wife International Master Iva Videnova and daugther in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Davorin's career highlights include winning 4th place in World Youth U16 i…

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Episode 272 with Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit and Fractional CTO/CPO 46:54

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Send us a text In Episode 272, I converse with Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and Fractional CTO/CPO. He has a lot of experience in cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, adtech, and marketplaces. He has a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree from Massachusetts Insti…

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Episode 271 with Candidate Master Dane Zagar (New Cheating Scandal) 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

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Send us a text In Episode 271, I converse with Candidate Dane Zagar, who won first place in the 2024 Chicago Open U-2100 section, despite dealing with the distractions of his 4th round opponent Stan Halstead being thrown out of the tournament for cheating and escorting his friend to the hospital. Dane is a chess and math tutor and serves as the Pre…

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#158. How To Redefine Men’s Mental Health? - Michael Unbroken | Think Unbroken 1:45:28

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Is the mental health conversation too soft on social media? Has trauma become your identity? How do we break unhealthy patterns? Michael Unbroken is a trauma coach, speaker, advocate for survivors of childhood trauma, and New York Times best-selling author. Michael operates his life and mission statement around three identities: a trauma survivor, …

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Episode 270 With Joshua Pearlman, Personal Injury Attorney in New York. 32:02

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Send us a text In Episode 270, I have the pleasure of conversing with Joshua Pearlman, Personal Injury Attorney in New York. Joshua Pearlman is the Founder of Joshua Perlman & Associates. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Rhode Island and JD from New York Law School. We speak about the founding of a firm, the litigation …

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#157. Sex Therapist Debunks Sexual Health Myths - Christene Lozano | Meraki Counseling 1:26:42

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What is sex therapy? Is sex addiction real? Why do we feel sexual shame? We live with many paradoxes in today’s society. For example, the United States is hyper-sexualized and the topic of sex can be seen in most fabrics of our society. Yet, sex and real emotional intimacy are often little talked about, or not at all. Today’s conversation will answ…

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Episode 269 with Mandy Ficara, Founder of Every Last One Rescue 34:02

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Send us a text In Episode 269, I have the pleasure of conversing with Mandy Ficara, Founder of Every Last One Rescue. After a 16-year creative career, Mandy decided this year to drop everything and start a dog rescue non-profit. Mandy has an Associate Degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology and Bachel…

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Episode 268 with Alex Bores, New York State Assemblymember, District 73 43:58

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Send us a text In Episode 268, I have the pleasure of conversing with Alex Bores, New York State Assemblymember, District 73, who I have known most of my life, since we played in a lot of scholastic tournaments. He was a PS 6 teammate of Stefan Botarelli, the younger brother of my Churchill teammate and 246th Podcast Guest Fabio Botarelli, Founder …

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#156. Astrophysicist Explains God’s Existence - Dr. Jeff Zweerink 1:32:19

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Is it possible to prove that God is real through science? The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence. Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics. Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist, published author, senior research scholar, and project scientist a…

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Episode 267 with Ranae Bartlett, US Chess Executive Director 48:44

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Send us a text In Episode 267, I have the pleasure of conversing with Ranae Bartlett, who became US Chess Executive Director last month. She started at US Chess in September 2023 as Director of Operations. Before joining US Chess, Ranae was an Assistant General Counsel for a Fortune 5 company. She served as a local school board member in Madison, A…

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#155. The Scientific Benefits Of Rituals Explained - Dr. Michael Norton | The Ritual Effect 1:17:38

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What are the psychological benefits of having ritual practices? Rituals are a series of actions performed in a specific order and are often part of a larger symbolic system. The oldest known evidence of rituals is the burial of loved ones, with the oldest example being a Neanderthal woman buried in Israel around 130,000 years ago. Today’s conversat…

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#154. How To Heal Using Sound Therapy? - Torkom Ji | Quantum Harmonix 1:05:08

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What is sound wave therapy? Can you heal your mind and body using sound waves and frequencies? Torkom Ji is a master sound healer, founder of Quantum Harmonix, and meditation teacher. Torkom has been facilitating group sound healing experiences since 2012 and has provided deep meditation and rejuvenation for thousands of people using his unique and…

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Episode 266 with Rabbi Elie Feder PhD and Rabbi Aaron Zimmer, Hosts of Physics to God 1:01:01

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Send us a text In Episode 266, I converse with Rabbi Elie Feder PhD and Rabbi Aaron Zimmer, Hosts of Physics to God. Rabbi Elie Feder earned a PhD in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait. Since 2004, Elie has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College. He has publish…

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Episode 265 with Deven Wohlwend, COO of Clear Sky Realty, Inc. 52:48

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Send us a text In Episode 265, I converse with real estate prodigy Deven Wohlwhend, COO of Clear Sky Realty, Inc. From the time he was born, Deven has been going to investment meetings. He began investing he was only 5 years old. By the time he was 7, he started a company and started purchasing real estate. By the time he was 10 years old, he attai…

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#153. The Art of Living Your Dream - Helen Shephard 57:04

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What are the hidden costs of chasing your dreams? How do we know when is the right time? Everyone always talks about the aspirations of living their dreams but nobody talks about the costs of making dreams a reality. Today’s conversation will explain the art of career pivots and how to be intentional with dream chasing to live a meaningful life. He…

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Episode 264 with Carol Ann Caronia, Author of Strategic Moves: Mind-Building Chess Exercises For Kids 33:42

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Send us a text In Episode 264, I have the pleasure of interviewing Carol Ann Caronia, Author of Strategic Moves: Mind-Building Chess Exercises For Kids. Carol Ann Caronia was born and raised in Brooklyn. A graduate of St. John’s University, she has pursued a vigorous independent course of study in physics, anthropology, archaeology, and history. Ca…

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#152. The Blueprint To Being A Creative Genius - Rich Kirkpatrick | MINDBLOWN 1:08:06

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What is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically? Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically. Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expert, published author, and musician. Expect to learn about the nature of creativity, the three stages o…

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#151. The Secret Life of CIA Spy Explained - Andrew Bustamante | EveryDaySpy 1:34:45

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What is the secret life of a CIA spy? How do people get brainwashed? Can everyday folks master CIA techniques? Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and CEO of EveryDaySpy. You might recognize Andrew from the biggest podcasts in the world like the Lex Friedman Podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bil…

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Episode 263 with Gary Morgenstein, Author and Award-Winning Playwright 40:12

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Send us a text In Episode 264, I converse with Gary Morgenstein, who is the critically acclaimed author of The Dark Depths series (A Mound Over Hell, A Fastball for Freedom, A Dugout to Peace). As an award-winning playwright, his work includes A Black and White Cookie, A Tomato Can’t Grow in the Bronx, Dancing on Glass, and Walking Charlie. Morgens…

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Episode 262 with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, AKA the Love Rabbi 38:38

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Send us a text In Episode 262, I converse with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the spiritual director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University. He received his BA and Rabbinical Ordination from the Central Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brooklyn, NY, and his MA in Hebrew Letters from the Yeshiva Gedolah Rabbinical College of Greater Mia…

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#150. Is Standup Comedy Offensive? - Leah Lamarr 1:26:22

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What is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive? Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy. Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and TV personality. Le…

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Episode 261 with Phil Copulsky CFA, Director - Private Capital at Westmount Realty Capital, LLC 44:31

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Send us a text In Episode 261, I converse with Phil Copulsky CFA, Director - Private Capital at Westmount Realty Capital, LLC. The private capital team is responsible for raising equity capital for Westmount's commercial real estate investments across industrial, multifamily, and office. Investors include institutional equity partners, RIAs, fee on…

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#149. The Mental Health Crisis of America Is Here - Antonia Hylton | MADNESS 1:19:16

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Why is there a mental health crisis in America? Is the culture of America sick? Is journalism dying in America? Today’s conversation with an Emmy-award-winning journalist will reveal exactly how culture influences community mental health care and the history of mental health stigma in America. Antonia Hylton is an Emmy-award-winning journalist and …

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#148. The Psychological Trauma of Adoption - Pam Uzzell 1:06:07

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What are the psychological implications of adoption trauma? What is the reality behind adoptees and their parents? How prevalent is adoption in America? According to the University of Oregon, about 5 million Americans are adoptees, which is more than 7% of the population, and more than 50,000 children are adopted through foster care every year. Pam…

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The Failure Factor Episode 41: Viome Founder & CEO and Self-made Billionaire Naveen Jain on Shooting for the Moon and The Mindset Shift That Fuels Entrepreneurial Fortitude 1:20:16

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Naveen Jain is a serial entrepreneur and self-made billionaire whose latest venture, Viome, is revolutionizing personalized health and longevity. Jain rose to success as the founder and CEO of InfoSpace, previously one of the largest internet companies in the Northwest, and has since inspired millions to go after their most audacious goals as the f…

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#147. How To Improve Our Relationship With Food? - Yoshua Greenfield | Brothers Green 1:26:45

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How is your relationship with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food? According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, suffers from eating disorders and some form of disordered eating. Yoshua Greenfield is a former celebrity chef, barefoot spokesperson, mindful eating expe…

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#146. How Culture Influences Drinking and Social Norms? - Veronica Valli | Soberful 1:17:32

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Can you have fun sober? What is emotional sobriety? Why do drinking problems start from within? Veronica Valli is a published author, alcohol recovery expert, and the co-host of the award-winning podcast: Soberful, with Chip Somers, who Russell Brand described in his book ‘Recovery’ as a ‘right Social liability.’ Veronica has been sober for 23 year…

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Episode 260 with Paige Arnof-Fenn, Founder & CEO at Mavens & Moguls 50:56

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Send us a text In Episode 260, I have the pleasure of conversing with Paige Arnof-Fenn, Founder & CEO at Mavens & Moguls. Paige loves building great brands! She was the first VP Marketing/CMO at Zipcar (now Avis), VP of Marketing at Inc.com (sold to Bertelsmann) and the first SVP of Marketing at Launch Media (went public & later sold to Yahoo). She…

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#145. ‘Alone’ Season 9 Finalist Explains Why Mental Health Is Health? - Dr. Teimojin Tan | Survival Doctors 1:08:05

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Have you seen ‘Alone’ Season 9? What is the difference between aloneness and loneliness? What can the wilderness teach us about life? Dr. Teimojin Tan is an Emergency Medicine physician, Canadian Veteran, Survivalist, and the founder of Survival Doctors. Teimojin was also the face of the History Channel’s most-watched show ‘Alone’ season 9 where he…

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#144. The Nature of Consciousness, Near-Death Experiences, and Anesthesiology - Dr. Anthony Kaveh 1:29:10

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What is consciousness? What really happens when you are asleep? What is special about anesthesiology? Dr. Anthony Kaveh is a Stanford and Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, integrative medicine specialist, and physician expert. Anthony completed his medical school training at Stanford University and his internal medicine residency at Harvard Medical…

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#143. Why Are Men Suffering Silently? - Elise Micheals | Men's Mental Health 1:23:00

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What does toxic masculinity really mean? Why are men suffering in silence? How do you have a long-lasting relationship? Elise Micheals is a high-profile men’s coach, trauma specialist, and the CEO of Elise Micheals Coaching. Elise Micheals established a transformative coaching business to help her high-profile clients maximize their potential by re…

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Episode 259 with Scott Lask, Chief Investment Officer at Scott Lask Wealth Management Group LLC 37:07

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Send us a text In Episode 259, I converse with Scott Lask, Founder of Scott Lask Wealth Management Group LLC. Scott began working in financial services as a financial consultant in 1983 at Shearson American Express. Prior to starting the Scott Lask Wealth Management Group in 2004, Scott was a financial advisor for several different companies. Scott…

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#142. The Psychology of Men In Intimate Relationships - Dr. Avrum Weiss 1:11:00

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Do men truly fear intimacy and commitment? What is the psychology of men and emotions? How to best approach dating and men? Today’s conversation will debunk popular myths surrounding the psychology of men and how to best approach men and dating. Dr. Avrum Weiss is an acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and consultant. With nearly 40 years of c…

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Episode 258 with Life Master Eugene Salomon, Author of "Sweet Memories: Family, Friends, Chess, and Sugar” 52:55

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Send us a text In Episode 258, I converse with Life Master Eugene Salomon, Author of "Sweet Memories: Family, Friends, Chess, and Sugar”. Eugene is a 95 years-young, successful businessman, who has been playing chess for 80 years! He was born in Spain in 1928 and has been married to Bea, his Brooklyn angel, for sixty-two years. He was among the bes…

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#141. A Tibetan Monk Redefines Happiness - Matthieu Ricard 1:29:06

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What is the difference between happiness and pleasure? What can we learn from an ordained Buddhist monk? Today’s conversation with an ordained Buddhist monk known as 'The World's Happiest Man' will redefine what happiness is and how we can sustain true happiness despite the ebbs and flows of life. Matthieu Ricard is an ordained French Buddhist monk…

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#140. Paul Hutchinson, Allegations, and Maintaining Neutrality 7:42

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Benoit Kim records a solo commentary episode in response to the recently surfaced sexual allegations of Paul Hutchinson during his 2016 child sex trafficking ring undercover operation in Mexico. Benoit highlights the following questions: How do we maintain neutrality with limited information? How do we avoid playing the role of the ruling court and…

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#139. The Psychological Tactics Of Sexual Predators Online - Ehren Dorsey | Stop Trafficking Project 1:32:49

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How do predators find victims online? How does sex trafficking work? What is online grooming? Ehren Dorsey is a survivor of sex trafficking, ex-supermodel, and the founder of Red Circle Project- a Stop Trafficking Project to educate the public about the insidious nature of online grooming and how to protect our children from predatory acts. Ehren w…

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#138. The Psychological Implications Behind Child Sex Trafficking - Paul Hutchinson | Sound of Freedom 1:17:43

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What is the dark reality behind child sex trafficking rings? Why is Jeffery Epstein not the last of his kind? How do we stop child trafficking in our neighborhoods? Paul Hutchinson is the retired co-founder of Bridge Investment Group, with over $48 billion in assets under management, a world-renowned philanthropist, founder of Child Liberation Foun…

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Episode 257 with Grandmaster Jesse Kraai, Co-Founder of ChessDojo 47:06

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Send us a text In Episode 257, I have the pleasure and honor of conversing with Grandmaster Jesse Kraai, Co-Founder of ChessDojo. GM Kraai has been playing and teaching chess since before you were born. Playing in seven US championships helped him elevate his game to GM in 2007. He won the Denker tournament of High School Champions in 1989 and 1990…

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Episode 256 with National Master Todd Bryant, Software Engineer at Chess.com 30:20

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Send us a text In Episode 256, I converse with my long-term friend National Master Todd Bryant, Software Engineer at Chess.com, who I first met at the 2006 Eastern Open in Washington, DC. In addition to programming at Chess.com, Todd enjoys playing lots of speed chess, studying openings, continuously improving, staying in shape through CrossFit and…

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