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Introducing How to lower cholesterol in 10 days | Prof. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Forty percent of people in the UK and US have high cholesterol. Knowing how to lower it can be confusing. In today’s episode, we simplify the science of cholesterol, drawing from ZOE’s 2021 PREDICT study, which explored its link to the gut microbiome.

Dr. Sarah Berry explains the differences between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, discusses how cholesterol can impact your health, and shares tips on maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Sarah is a professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE. She is also the lead nutritional scientist on the PREDICT program.

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Quickfire questions

04:01 What is cholesterol?

05:50 LDL vs HDL cholesterol

11:35 How diet affects cholesterol

13:55 Which fats should you increase?

16:00 Why do some people have high LDL levels?

18:40 The gut microbiome and cholesterol

20:37 What is ApoB?

24:00 Why don’t all doctors measure ApoB?

25:50 Why triglycerides matter to your health

29:30 Triglycerides and post-meal responses

30:45 Which foods can help lower cholesterol?

33:20 Saturated fat explained

35:30 How refined carbs affect cholesterol

39:50 Can you trust ‘low fat’ food labels?

41:15 The benefits of whole grain carbohydrates and fibre

45:03 Sarah’s personal view on statins

48:13 Cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women

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Introducing 143. How to Leverage Any Niche to Create a Multi-Figure Membership Business With Vincent Pugliese from Millionaire University.

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From murder mystery quilting to succulent care, nothing is considered "too niche" when it comes to creating a profitable membership business! Brien Gearin hosts entrepreneur Vincent Pugliese for a second discussion as he shares various success stories of existing memberships that range from totally off-the-wall to a bit more mainstream. Want to learn why these membership models work? What types of content will keep your audience engaged? How to nurture real relationships with your raving fans? This episode offers valuable insights into everything from building community to sustaining long-term business growth. Plus, hear Vincent's single most important piece of advice that he would give to anyone starting their own membership!

+ Unique Memberships: Murder Mystery Quilting

+ Unique Memberships: Succulents and Sunshine

+ Unique Memberships: One Eye Membership

+ Unique Memberships: EntrePastors Membership

+ Common Memberships: Real Estate Investor Membership

+ The Value of Building Relationships and Community

+ Vincent's Most Important Piece of Advice

Connect with Vincent at MyMembershipFreedom.com or follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn!

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Bill and legendary comedian Paul Reiser go deep on all things comedy, from the early days at comedy clubs like Catch a Rising Star and the Improv, the terrible pay of early comedy, the difference between being “club funny” and what works on television, Richard Belzer, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, and the New York comedy scene, Paul’s experience with Woody Allen, the tension between performing “works in progress” versus polished final sets, the concept of soul mates, hiring young comedy writers, and the importance of spotting talent and the subtle spark that differentiates a promising writer or comedian from the rest.

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Introducing 211. Building an 8 Figure Outdoor Gear Subscription Box: How John Roman Merged E-commerce and Community from Millionaire University.

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How do you turn a subscription box into an 8 figure e-commerce empire? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with John Roman, CEO of BattlBox, a thriving e-commerce subscription service delivering handpicked outdoor, survival, and EDC gear to enthusiasts worldwide. John shares the incredible evolution of BattleBox, the challenges of scaling, and how content and community have been their secret weapons in generating $20M+ annually. Plus, he sheds light on their Netflix show experience, the importance of building authentic customer relationships, and his unique perspective on the current state of e-commerce. If you’re curious about how to build a sustainable e-commerce brand and foster an engaged community, then you won't want to miss this value-packed interview!

+ John Roman’s journey to CEO

+ Growing BattlBox to $20M+

+ Recovering from a Facebook ban

+ Power of content and community

+ Behind the scenes of Netflix show

+ B2B vs. B2C sales insights

+ Leveraging customer feedback

+ Building loyalty through engagement

+ Selling and buying back BattlBox

+ E-commerce tips for success today

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Bill Maher and actor (Shazam!) Zachary Levi on the insanity of cutting off family members at the holidays due to political disagreements, Zach’s vote for Trump and career implications, the importance of talking to the other side, the need for nuanced thinking, legacy media stoking divisions and fear, misinformation and extremism, Zach’s support of RFK Jr., open debate about medical issues, criticizing those who shut down questions as “anti-science,” the vilification of medical skeptics, skepticism or raises questions about medicine, spirituality and God, and finding common ground. 

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Introducing 172. How a Home Service Digital Marketing Agency Has Mastered Lead Generation With Sam Preston from Millionaire University.

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What if you could grow your business from zero to $2 million in under a year? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sam Preston, founder of Service Scalers, to uncover the strategies, tools, and mindset that fueled the incredible success of his home service digital marketing agency. You'll get a front row seat as they dive into key topics like the secrets to scaling fast, the importance of niching down, and how leveraging local service ads (LSA) can drive business growth. Whether you're looking to start an agency of your own, or you're a seasoned owner who wants to refine your approach to lead generation, this episode is a must-listen!

+ Sam’s journey to $2M agency growth

+ Niching down for easier scaling

+ Local service ads (LSA) as a lead gen game changer

+ Optimizing Google Business Profile for better leads

+ Monitoring and improving lead quality with call tracking

+ Marketing, sales, fulfillment, and recruitment teams

+ Common digital marketing pitfalls and solutions

+ Using AI tools like ChatGPT for content and strategy

+ Retaining clients with transparency and results

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NOTE: This was recorded before the election.

Bill Maher and Jane Fonda on how Jane stays so energetic, smart health and how habits change with age, their mutual commitment to drinking only in moderation, the Barbarella Halloween costume of the moment, whether some issues are exaggerated or not in our modern media world, climate and other countries roles in fixing it, over-regulated California, a deep dive on Jane’s movies, meditation and mindfulness, and the people who inspired Jane the most.

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Introducing Case #20: Kelly from Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast.

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In her early 30s, Kelly was suddenly plagued by a series of inexplicable health issues, from severe heartburn to rapid weight gain, leaving doctors utterly baffled. Misdiagnosed and even subjected to brain surgery, Kelly’s journey took a shocking turn with an unexpected genetic revelation.

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Stephen A. Smith and Bill on the bad things about certain sports, Aaron Judge's post-season struggles, PED’s in sports, nepo babies, boxing’s big problem, how the Dems lost America, identity politics versus big stuff like the economy, immigration, crime, dating preferences, Stephen’s Trump interactions, aging and attractiveness, and hope for the future. 

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