Huberman Lab discusses neuroscience — how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He has made numerous significant contributions to the ...
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Finding Humanity is a Webby-winning podcast that shares true stories of courage and purpose in the face of today’s pressing social justice, equality, and human rights issues. With the help of leading global experts and advocates, host Hazami Barmada examines how we got here and how you can be a part of solving humanity’s biggest challenges. Produced by Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media.
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Forces for Good, a new podcast that tells the story of economic systems change through the lens of the B Corp movement. Building on the foundation of our pilot season (a special series created in partnership with Finding Humanity, Webby People’s Voice Award Winner for Best Series in Public Service and Activism), Forces for Good takes a hard look at how businesses are solving the biggest societal and environmental problems of our time. Host Irving Chan-Gomez (Growth & Partnerships at B Lab Gl ...
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Hosted by political philosopher and Vanderbilt University professor Robert Talisse, Why We Argue is an interview podcast that brings in academics, philosophers, historians, journalists, politicians, and other notable public figures to think about the nature of truth in a time of viral misinformation. Created by Future of Truth, a project of the University of Connecticut's Humanities Institute and funded by the University of Connecticut, the Henry Luce Foundation, and Vanderbilt University.
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The Old Wisdom New Era podcast explores the life-changing lessons that form us and give our lives meaning through both desperate and happy times. The conversations explore the experiences, and insights that lead us toward maturity. In our time, millions of Americans work to build a safer and more just country. This is also the most age segregated era in American history. Our culture lacks adequate forums for new generations to learn and interpret the wisdom previously passed through elders. ...
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County’s Longest-Running Business Talk Show
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Hosted by Ric Franzi, Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, California’s longest running business talk show, focused on exploring topics of interest to executives, entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders in Southern California and beyond.
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With recent health, environmental, and economic crises, the capacity of humankind to innovate its way to a better future is, at times, in doubt. How are science and technology confronting our most foundational global challenges? How can we increase public trust in science? And what are the ethical and political challenges to charting a path of human progress in the 21st century? In this podcast, host Brendan Karch interviews thinkers, writers, scientists, policymakers, and researchers who ar ...
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We are excited to share that the Busy Leader’s Podcast is getting a new look and feel. Now introducing…. The Healthcare Plus Podcast! Over the past three years, there has been overwhelming support for the Busy Leader’s Podcast – ranking it in the top 10% of podcasts in the U.S. What began as a tool to learn from leaders as we navigated the pandemic has evolved in recent years to focus in on the changemakers moving healthcare forward. The podcast’s new look and feel is intended to reflect and ...
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Tony Everett, My Personal Best Coaching (Episode 1520)
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Tony Everett is a dedicated change-maker passionate about helping individuals unlock their full potential. With a career rooted in empowering others, Tony's journey is marked by a commitment to fostering growth and development in various arenas. In 2009, Tony founded PureGame, a nonprofit organization that has transformed the lives of countless you…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Chris Simonsen, CEO of Orangewood Foundation (Episode 1519)
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Chris Simonsen is the Chief Executive Officer of the Orangewood Foundation. Chris started his professional career in various finance roles, from an accountant in a large accounting firm to CFO of Auto Club. Chris joined Orangewood in 2007 as the CFO and was promoted to CEO in 2014. Chris loves that the Orangewood Foundation has a wide variety of pr…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Alex Scoble, Owner of Westlake Media Labs (Episode 1518)
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With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, product leadership, and business transformation, Alex Scoble of Westlake Media Labs helps mid-market companies achieve exponential growth and ROI through fractional growth and performance marketing consulting and strategic advisory roles. Alex's background includes revamping VC Firms' operation…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Denice Hinden, Founder of Managance Coaching (Episode 1517)
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Denice Hinden is the founder of Managance Coaching. Denice’s mission is guiding the experience and performance of senior leaders in nonprofit organizations and professional associations to more fulfillment and reward. Her clients are primarily executives, senior leaders, middle managers, and emerging leaders who work for social justice through deve…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Garnet Heraman, Co-Founder of Aperture Venture Capital (Episode 1516)
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Garnet Heraman is a serial entrepreneur and investor with 25 years experience at the intersection of innovation + technology. Originally from the island nation of Trinidad & Tobago, he was educated at Columbia University (BA), NYU (MBA) and The London School of Economics. As a dotcom entrepreneur Garnet has had 3 exits, 1 of which was to a publicly…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Safa & Arman Movassaghi, Delarman Technologies (Episode 1515)
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Delarman Technologies specializes in providing IT services, cybersecurity training and testing, custom application development, and much more, all while maintaining budgets companies can accommodate. Their mission is to become your technology partner and consultant for development, offering a prestige level of white glove service. Specializing in h…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Stephan Erkelens, Co-Founder & CEO of RevHubOC (Episode 1514)
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Stephan Erkelens leads RevHubOC as President, CEO, and co-founder, drawing on over 40 years of experience in launching and expanding businesses, social enterprises, and nonprofits. His journey began from a desire to infuse purpose into business practices within a predominantly capitalist landscape. Stephan envisioned creating sustainable revenue st…
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Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Stacy Sims, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and training for health, performance, and longevity. We discuss which exercise and nutrition protocols are ideal for women based on their age and particular goals. We discuss whether women should train fasted, w…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Michelle Barto, Founder of Launch Creative, LLC (Episode 1513)
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Michelle Barto is the founder and creative director of Launch Creative, LLC a digital marketing firm focused on helping mission-driven companies grow their brand. She is passionate about innovation, good writing and design, and using data to guide marketing decisions. Founded in 2011, Launch Creative has helped hundreds of clients tell their brand …
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Kayla Bartel, Co-Founder & CEO of Humanity HR Consulting (Episode 1512)
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Kayla Bartel is the co-founder and CEO of Humanity HR Consulting. As a California Certified HR Professional (PHR-CA) with 20 years of corporate experience and consulting for PEO clients; striking out on her own was a dream realized for Kayla. With experience in varying industries including hospitality, food & beverage, environmental, tech, aerospac…
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Dr. Stuart McGill: Build a Strong, Pain-Proof Back
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Stuart McGill, Ph.D., a distinguished professor emeritus of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo and a world expert on spine anatomy and physiology, back pain, and rehabilitation. We discuss the most common sources of back pain, how back pain can be assessed (including self-assessment techniques), and ho…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Jim Madrid, Co-Founder of Madrid Partners LLC (Episode 1511)
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Jim Madrid is an author, a world-renowned presenter, educator. He embarked on his professional journey at Nordstrom, starting as a shoe stocker at a tender age of 15. Over time, he has evolved into a widely respected thought leader, driven by the empowering belief that "Anything Is Possible." His profound curiosity about the nexus between the mind …
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Dr. Matthew Hill: How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Hill, Ph.D., a professor of cell biology and anatomy at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary and an expert on the biology of cannabis. We discuss how cannabis affects the brain to produce its psychoactive effects (feeling “high”), including altered time perception, focus, memory, appeti…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Hoda Mehr, CEO of Products That Count (Episode 1510)
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Hoda Mehr is CEO of Products That Count, a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit with the mission to help everyone build great products and a growing community of 500k+ product managers and leaders. She joined the company to grow and shape its next chapter by enabling Fortune 1000 companies to turn their product teams into a long-lasting competitive advan…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Henry Park, Co-Founder of Pandoblox (Episode 1509)
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Henry Park is the Founder & CEO of 3GC Group, an IT-managed service provider, Co-Founder & Executive Partner of Pandoblox, an advanced technology development company, and Chief Effectuator of Guerrilla Community Movement, a non-profit organization. Henry infuses a business approach to technology management and agile business consulting that helps t…
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How to Improve Skin Health & Appearance
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In this episode, I discuss skin health and appearance and why both are important indicators of the health status of your immune system, gut microbiome, and other organ systems. I explain why sunlight is essential for skin and hormone health and how excessive sunlight can accelerate skin aging and cause certain skin cancers. I discuss the different …
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Shane Doull, CEO of USWC Media, LLC / U.S. WEED CHANNEL (Episode 1508)
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CEO of USWC Media, LLC. aka U.S. WEED CHANNEL Shane Doull is an OC OG, (born and raised here). Like many boys Shane was always into waves, motorcycles, and the beach. But, unlike most, Shane was a federal criminal at age 14 when he started dealing weed to classmates. He expanded to muling cannabis across the border at age 19. Then quit the trade wi…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Meghann Butcher, Founder of RepSpark Systems (Episode 1507)
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Meghann Butcher is the CEO and founder of RepSpark Systems, the leading B2B eCommerce platform. RepSpark offers cloud-based software applications for sales and eCommerce, specifically designed for the apparel, footwear, and accessories industries. The platform focuses on wholesale businesses, enabling brands to sell intelligently and efficiently. B…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Lucy Santana, CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County (Episode 1506)
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Lucy Santana has dedicated nearly 25 years as CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County (GIOC), where she has inspired thousands of girls to be “strong, smart, and bold.” Under her leadership, GIOC has grown to become one of the largest of the 78 Girls Inc. affiliates nationwide, positively impacting the lives of over 7,900 girls annually through transfor…
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., a board-certified physician who did her clinical and research training at Washington University in geriatrics and nutrition. She is also an expert in how diet and exercise impact muscle and whole-body health and longevity. Dr. Lyon is a bestselling author and public educator. We discuss how hea…
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Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin: Why Muscle Matters & How to Build It
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I'm honored to share Episode 2 of the first season of Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin. Dr. Andy Galpin is a tenured full professor at California State University, Fullerton, where he co-directs the Center for Sport Performance and leads the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Andy is both a friend and a colleague, and I'm deligh…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Byron Rodgers, CEO of Bravo Research Group (Episode 1505)
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Byron Rodgers is a service-centered Executive Protection Agent, Video Blogger, Published Author, and Veteran on a steadfast mission to improve the quality of the world by making good people more dangerous. Over the span of a decade, he has gained extensive private security experience, conducting private security operations for each available VIP de…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Duran Morley, Founder & CEO of Vanspeed / The Van Mart (Episode 1504)
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Duran Morley is a distinguished leader among motorcycle enthusiasts and a seasoned entrepreneur, holding the esteemed positions of Founder and CEO at The Van Mart, a prestigious e-commerce store specializing in Van Accessories, as well as Vanspeed, a leading manufacturer of Secondary vehicle body alterations tailored for cargo van conversions in re…
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Dr. Zachary Knight: The Science of Hunger & Medications to Combat Obesity
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Zachary Knight, Ph.D., a professor of physiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator. We discuss how the brain controls our sense of hunger, satiety, and thirst. He explains how dopamine levels impact our cravings and eating behavior (amount,…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Raghu Bala, Founder of Synergetics.ai & UnifyGPT.ai (Episode 1503)
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Raghu Bala is Founder of UnifyGPT.ai, an AI startup, based in Orange County, California. UnifyGPT produces AI and Autonomous Agents for Enterprises. He is an experienced technology entrepreneur and is an alumnus of Yahoo, Infospace, Automotive.com, PwC, and has had 4 successful startup exits. He is a Board Advisor to OpenFabric.ai – a Layer 1 Proto…
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