Best Daniel Schuman Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 09 - Are Your Supplements Even Working? Fullscript vs Retail Explained 14:41

7d ago14:41

14:41

If you’ve ever stared at a shelf (or let’s be honest… your Amazon cart) full of vitamins wondered which supplements actually work, this episode is going to make your life a whole lot easier. Today we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood corners of the wellness world: supplement quality, sourcing, and why where you buy them matters just as…

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Ep 08 - Chronic Insomnia: How to Break the Sleep Anxiety Cycle (Sleep Series - Part 3) 44:04

14d ago44:04

44:04

If your brain turns into a 3 a.m. drama queen, doing math on how many hours you won’t sleep, predicting how awful tomorrow will be, and spiraling about “what if I can’t fall asleep?”, this episode is for you. In Part 3 of our Sleep Series, we go beyond sleep hygiene and talk about chronic insomnia as a mind-body pattern: a nervous system stuck in “…

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Ep 07 - Sandi’s Insomnia Glow-Up - More Rest, Less Anxiety & the Hacks She's Breaking Up With (Sleep Series Part 2) 53:22

21d ago53:22

53:22

You know that feeling when you technically slept… but wake up feeling like you got hit by a sleep-deprivation bus? We get it. In Part 2 of our Sleep Series, Sandi steps into the sleep confessional and shares what’s actually helped her sleep better, from understanding sleep stages and tracking her data, to magnesium glycinate, nighttime routines, am…

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Ep 06 - Insomnia, Mouthguards & Darth Vader (CPAPs): Dan's Sleep Saga Begins (Sleep Series Part 1) 37:12

28d ago37:12

37:12

You know that foggy, half-alive feeling after a few brutal nights of sleep? That’s where this episode was born. In Part 1 of our Sleep Series, Dan shares his very real (and sometimes hilarious) journey through insomnia, sleep apnea, sleep studies, mouth guards, and life with a CPAP machine and what finally started to help him sleep again. If you’ve…

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Martin Bruncko: CEO and Founder of Schuman Financial 30:23

25d ago30:23

30:23

On this episode of SuiteTalk, Hugo sits down with Martin Bruncko, CEO and founder of Schuman Financial, which is the issuer of EURØP, a regulated, fully backed euro stablecoin. They discuss Martin’s journey from tech entrepreneur and investor to a leader shaping digital finance and break down why financial services are moving on-chain. The conversa…

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Ep 05 - Worth the Wait: The Neurologist Appointment That Made It Make Sense 15:55

1M ago15:55

15:55

A candid conversation about migraines, vestibular symptoms, anxiety, and advocating for your own health. If you’re listening during Thanksgiving week: welcome to the season of chaos, carbs, and hiding from relatives in spare bedrooms. Since everyone’s schedules (and nervous systems) are overloaded right now, we’re keeping things short with a sponta…

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Jane Sun: CEO of Trip.com Group 35:17

1M ago35:17

35:17

What does it take to lead, innovate, and thrive in Asia’s diverse travel market? On this episode of SuiteTalk, Hugo is joined by Jane Sun, the CEO of Trip.com Group, where she shares her remarkable journey from CPA to CEO. Together, they discuss navigating Asia’s complex markets, leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences, and leading through cr…

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Ep 04 - Blood Sugar, Glucose & Insulin Resistance: Be Your Own Health Advocate 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Glucose impacts your mood, energy, cravings, sleep, and long-term health — even if you’re not diabetic. In this episode, Sandi and Dan unpack glucose dysregulation (what it is, why it starts way before diabetes), the key labs (fasting glucose, A1C, fasting insulin/HOMA-IR, OGTT), and real-world levers that smooth blood sugar without extreme diets. …

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Ep 03 - Sandi’s Story: From Chronic Pain to Mind–Body Healing 47:13

2M ago47:13

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If you’ve felt dismissed or alone in your symptoms, you’re not alone. Sandi shares 30+ years of chronic pain: rheumatoid arthritis as a teen, hip and knee replacements, severe spinal stenosis, prednisone fallout and the pivot from symptom-chasing to root-cause and mind–body healing. We unpack how stress can amplify pain, why diagnoses can become id…

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Ep 02 - Dan’s Story: From Burnout and Fatigue to Better Sleep and Health 48:51

2M ago48:51

48:51

The Wake-Up Call: Dan’s Real Journey Through Fatigue, Sleep Apnea & Self-Discovery (and a Few Darth Vader Nights) In this episode, Dan gets real about the messy middle of getting healthy. From brain fog and middle-of-the-night insomnia to discovering sleep apnea and learning to love his CPAP (yes, really), he shares what it’s like to rebuild from b…

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Ep 01 - Welcome to The Health Hunt: What This Journey Is All About 8:04

2M ago8:04

8:04

Inside The Health Hunt Podcast: Honest, Human Conversations About Real Wellness, Mind-Body Healing, and What Actually Works. Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, counting macros, tracking sleep, buying every supplement known to man, and somehow you still don’t feel great? Welcome to The Health Hunt Podcast, where curiosity meets honesty an…

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The Health Hunt Podcast — Official Trailer 1:43

2M ago1:43

1:43

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right for your health—eating clean, tracking your sleep, taking the supplements—and still don’t feel great? Welcome to The Health Hunt Podcast, a human, humble, and humorous exploration of how to level up your health without the jargon, gimmicks, or guilt. Hosted by Sandi Magder and Daniel Schuman, two …

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Gerrie Fourie, Former CEO of Capitec Bank 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

What does it take to disrupt an industry as entrenched as banking and keep evolving once you’ve done it? On this episode of SuiteTalk, Gerrie Fourie, former CEO of Capitec Bank, reflects on what it takes to build a truly client-obsessed organization. He shares lessons on the importance of simplicity and transparency, emphasizes the power of purpose…

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Alex Hsieh: CEO of Voltronic Power Technology 33:25

5M ago33:25

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On this episode of SuiteTalk, Hugo is joined by Alex Hsieh, the president and chairman of Voltronic, to explore the journey behind one of the leading companies in the uninterrupted power supply and solar inverter space. Together, they discuss the resilience needed when starting a company, navigating industry headwinds, and addressing the global dem…

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Adrian Blair: CEO of Trustpilot 34:39

5M ago34:39

34:39

Trust is not something that can be bought or sold—it's earned and built over time. On this episode of SuiteTalk, Hugo is joined by Adrian Blair, CEO of Trustpilot, a global review platform headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, for a conversation about the market for trust, the differences between high- and low-trust societies, and the role of techn…

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The Trade-Offs of Tariffs 38:00

6M ago38:00

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In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with William Blair’s Olga Bitel, partner, global strategist, for a conversation all about tariffs—their complexities, their historical context, and their implications on modern economies. With a global perspective in mind, Hugo and Olga touch on the theory of competitive advantage, the impact of t…

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Daniel Ljunggren: CEO of MilDef 27:18

7M ago27:18

27:18

What is behind the unprecedented demand for defense spending in Europe? On the first episode of SuiteTalk, an Active Share series that taps into the minds of top business leaders, host Hugo Scott-Gall sits down with Daniel Ljunggren, CEO of MilDef. Together, they discuss the evolution of the defense technology industry, the challenges and opportuni…

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Did the AI Bubble Burst? 36:54

11M ago36:54

36:54

Is it possible to identify a market bubble before it bursts? On this episode of The Active Share, Hugo welcomes James Mackintosh, senior market columnist at The Wall Street Journal, for a deep dive into the current state of the U.S. equity market. Together, they explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and U.S. exceptionalism in today’s g…

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The Global Growth Engine: 2025 and Beyond 42:19

1y ago42:19

42:19

What drives growth on a global scale? And why does growth occur? On the 50th episode of The Active Share, Hugo is joined by William Blair’s Olga Bitel, partner, global strategist, and Simon Fennell, partner, portfolio manager, for an insightful conversation on the outlook for 2025. Through the lens of economic growth, they discuss key topics such a…

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What If We Never Age? 35:49

1y ago35:49

35:49

What would it cost to live forever? In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo is joined by Dr. Greg Bailey, co-founder and executive chairman of Juvenescence, for an in-depth discussion about the science of aging, the societal and economic impacts of extended lifespans, and how advancements in biotech are paving the way for longer, and healthier, l…

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Diamonds Disrupted 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

32:57

In the luxury goods market, there has been growing consumer preference for sustainable products—particularly for diamonds and other fine jewelry. In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo is joined by Marie-Ann Wachtmeister, co-founder and creative director of Courbet, a Parisian fine jewelry company, for a conversation on how luxury brands are emb…

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The High Costs of a Soft Landing 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

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In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo is joined by Rob Kaplan, partner and vice chairman at Goldman Sachs and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, for a conversation that explores the shifting economic and geopolitical dynamics in a post-COVID world. Together, Hugo and Rob touch on the pendulum swing away from excessi…

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India’s Wake-Up Call 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

35:49

Making the growth case for India involves answering one key question: How can India differentiate itself from China? In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo and Raghuram Rajan, a professor of finance at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, discuss what it would take for India to evolve into a global economic powerhouse.…

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The Art of Blooming Late 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

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Finding success later in life requires a growth mindset—but also the ability to capture the right opportunity at the right time. In this episode of The Active Share, join Hugo and guest Henry Oliver, a London-based author and brand consultant, for a discussion of what it means to bloom late, how pushing past others’ expectations can foster curiosit…

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Can AI Be Ethical? 32:43

2y ago32:43

32:43

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, how do we ethically approach a technology with such wide-ranging implications? In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo talks with Olivia Gambelin, founder and CEO of Ethical Intelligence, for a conversation about AI ethics, responsible AI, and how our current systems—legal, social, economic, an…

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Our 2024 Global Outlook 52:43

2y ago52:43

52:43

Will 2024 be the first year of “normal” economic expansion post-COVID? In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with William Blair’s Olga Bitel, partner, global strategist, and Simon Fennell, partner, portfolio manager, for a wide-ranging conversation on the outlook for 2024. Together, they touch on key topics like inflation and interest…

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Cosmic Capitalism 43:37

2y ago43:37

43:37

The cosmos, the final frontier, the galaxy beyond: Our collective fascination with outer space has always been intense. But with companies and public figures now dedicating huge sums of money to space exploration, it seems a new kind of space race has been born. In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with Chris Impey, an astronomer, ed…

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Is This the AI Renaissance? 38:08

2+ y ago38:08

38:08

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to greatly enhance human capabilities and improve lives. But the implications are far-reaching and not fully understood. In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with Tyler Cowen, best-selling author, podcast host, and Holbert L. Harris chair of economics at George Mason University, for a co…

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Orchestrating Connection 43:33

2+ y ago43:33

43:33

Taiwanese American conductor Mei-Ann Chen joins The Active Share podcast with as much energy and enthusiasm as she brings to the orchestra. As the music director for the Chicago Sinfonietta and chief conductor of recreation of the Grosses Orchester Graz at Styriarte in Austria, Mei-Ann has broken barriers as the first female Asian conductor in this…

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The Age of Oil 49:03

2+ y ago49:03

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We can’t understand current geopolitical events without understanding how fossil fuels shaped the 20th century. In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with Helen Thompson, a professor of political economy at Cambridge University and author of Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century, for a conversation about energy—how U.S. shale produ…

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The Cost of Money 44:11

2+ y ago44:11

44:11

The idea of lending with interest can be traced back thousands of years. But despite the pivotal role that interest rates play in our economic structures, they continue to be misunderstood. In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with Edward Chancellor—author, journalist, and financial historian—for a conversation that challenges everyt…

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Taking an Economic Pulse 34:31

2+ y ago34:31

34:31

Every decade brings a different economic environment. What’s set to impact the 2020s? In this episode of The Active Share, join Hugo with guest Olga Bitel, partner and global strategist for William Blair Investment Management, for a wide-ranging discussion of what’s driving the U.S. and global economies, including inflation, recession risk, product…

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What’s Culture Got to Do With It? 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

29:37

As it turns out, culture has a lot to do with how we operate. But how difficult is it to measure? In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with Dr. Tom Reader, an associate professor of organizational psychology at the London School of Economics, to discuss the broad role culture plays in all kinds of organizations; why great cultures ar…

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Are Microchips the New Oil? 42:30

3y ago42:30

42:30

Microchips are the foundation of the modern economy, but what are the geopolitical implications of this new power player? In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo spoke with Tufts University associate professor Chris Miller, author of the book Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, about the decades-long, globe-spanning batt…

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Revenge of the Old Economy 44:40

3y ago44:40

44:40

Low interest rates and a focus on being green led to significant underinvestment in the old economy. Netflix rose and Exxon fell. But we’re now beginning a rotation away from the new economy back to the old, says Jeff Currie, global head of commodities research at Goldman Sachs. In this episode of The Active Share, Jeff tells Hugo how he sees the f…

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Diverse Thought, Endless Possibilities 49:54

3y ago49:54

49:54

When a society embraces cognitive diversity, powerful outcomes can result. In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo sits down with Matthew Syed, a best-selling author, highly acclaimed speaker, and award-winning journalist, to discuss what it means to think in complex ways; the implications of moving away from group think; and how investors can be…

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The End of the World As We Know It 48:35

3+ y ago48:35

48:35

There’s no debating that we’re in tumultuous times, but who’s coming out ahead and who will be left behind? We asked geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan, critically acclaimed author of The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization. Through his work at the U.S. State Department, private intelligence company Strat…

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The Next Political Order 46:19

3+ y ago46:19

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According to Gary Gerstle, University of Cambridge professor and author of The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order: America and the World in the Free Market Era, we’re moving to a new political order. But will it resemble the welfare state that began with the New Deal? Will it be more like the capitalistic state of recent decades? Or will it be s…

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Investing in People 34:14

3+ y ago34:14

34:14

When Aoifinn Devitt created The Fiftyfaces Podcast in 2020, she wanted to showcase the diversity of the world’s investors by telling their stories. Now, she tells Hugo her own story—from her start as a lawyer to her current role as the first female chief investment officer at Moneta, an investment advisor with $27 billion of assets under management…

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Rebel with a Cause 30:30

4y ago30:30

30:30

Most organizations are wary of rebels, but they shouldn’t be, says Francesca Gino, Harvard Business School professor and author of Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life. Join Francesca and Hugo for a discussion of the complex problems that organizations face in 2022, and why we need people to embrace their rebelliousness …

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Understanding Sovereign ESG 38:04

4y ago38:04

38:04

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks have led to dramatic changes in corporate strategy and behavior. But it’s easier for a company to change than a country. In this episode of The Active Share, Hugo speaks with Teal Emery, founder of Teal Insights, a boutique research consultancy focusing on sustainability issues in sovereign deb…

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Forces of Migration 53:37

4y ago53:37

53:37

Powerful global forces could cause billions of people to relocate over the next few decades, a transition that may have significant investment implications. Join Hugo and Parag Khanna, Ph.D., founder and managing partner of strategic advisory FutureMap and author of Move: The Forces Uprooting Us, for a discussion of what’s driving migration, includ…

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Rise of the Machines 24:46

4y ago24:46

24:46

The future of manufacturing is digital—through sensors, software, robots and cobots, and connectivity. In the last installment of our Convergence series, which examines five growth themes that are shaping the future of investing, Hugo speaks with William Blair Global Research Associate Monika Budyn, and Global Research Analyst Andy Siepker, CFA, to…

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New Cold War: China 42:43

4y ago42:43

42:43

In the current environment, it’s easy for investors to anchor on concerns about Chinese geopolitical tensions and increasing policy risk. But are these risks overshadowing the growth opportunity in China? In this episode, Hugo is joined by three guests with extensive experience in China who take us on a journey through the evolution of the Chinese …

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In the Kitchen With Chef CJ Jacobson 31:04

4y ago31:04

31:04

Cooking takes place in a high-performance environment but also requires teamwork. Join Hugo and CJ Jacobson, former member of the U.S. National Volleyball Team and current chef partner at Chicago restaurants Aba and Ēma, for a discussion about food and sports, creativity and process, and how COVID has changed the restaurant industry.…

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COVID-19: The End Game 36:34

4+ y ago36:34

36:34

Almost two years after the COVID-19 outbreak, much is still unknown. Why are heavily vaccinated countries such as Israel and the United States seeing record cases? Will children drive infections as we open up? And how will the economy stay on course? In this episode, Hugo speaks with William Blair Global Research Analyst Camilla Oxhamre Cruse, Ph.D…

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Conservation Capitalism 33:35

4+ y ago33:35

33:35

Everything is becoming smart these days—buildings, grids, and cities. In the fourth installment of our Convergence series, which examines five growth themes that are shaping the future of investing, Hugo Scott-Gall speaks with Alaina Anderson, CFA, portfolio manager and global research analyst, and Anil Daka, CFA, global research analyst to discuss…

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Finding Finance 44:18

4+ y ago44:18

44:18

Diversity in the financial services industry is an ongoing challenge, but it’s not due to a lack of talent—it’s due to a lack of exposure, education, and opportunity. But two nonprofits are hoping to change that. Join William Blair’s Hugo Scott-Gall for a conversation with Bevon Joseph, co-founder of the Greenwood Project, and Katherine Jollon Cols…

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Shades of Green 42:45

4+ y ago42:45

42:45

Green can be a moral color, a political color, or an economic color. Join William Blair’s Hugo Scott-Gall for a conversation with Adam Tooze, history professor at Columbia University and author of "Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World," for a multidisciplinary discussion of how the decade is shaping up from an economic histor…

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Connected Commerce 31:42

5y ago31:42

31:42

The world is not just being recreated click-by-click instead of brick-by-brick; it is being reimagined. In the second installment of our Convergence series, which examines five growth themes that are shaping the future of investing, Hugo speaks with William Blair Global Research Analyst Jay Kannan, CFA, about what we call “connected commerce,” whic…

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