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What made Steve Jobs such a powerful communicator?

Tune into this episode of Growth Island w/ Forbes-featured communication expert/bestselling author Nancy Duarte to find out, and more how translating numbers into narratives help you win in business.

In this talk, Nancy Duarte discusses the mechanics of making great presentations, the secrets to a powerful speech, and how to communicate better with your team and stakeholders. Drawing on real-world examples from her work with clients including Apple, Nancy provides concrete tips that will make you a more persuasive and effective communicator.

If you’re someone who aspires to transform into a flawless communicator, the expert tips shared by Nancy in this episode will definitely help you grow.

Keynotes:

00:00 Coming Up

00:16 Introduction

1:33 How did Nancy get into speech and communication?

3:38 What makes a speech epic and impactful?

5:53 Nancy’s top three speeches of all time

8:03 Top tips for a great presentation

14:56 Suggestions about good presentations one can apply today

16:54 Does using busy, dense or heavy slides always work while presenting?

19:03 Common mistakes to avoid while presenting

21:20 Nancy’s experience with people’s attention span

21:45 One thing Nancy wishes she would’ve known 10 years ago

27:53 What differentiates Nancy from others in her field

28:39 How does Nancy overcomes her biggest challenges

31:03 Tips on how to communicate better with your spouse

32:39 Are we actually in heaven?

33:59 Industry misconceptions about communication that must be clarified

37:55 What does Duarte, Inc. do as a company

38:14 What does Nancy prefer doing these days

40:59 Where can people find Nancy Duarte

41:32 Three tips for a happy, healthy and meaningful life

Connect with Nancy Duarte

Twitter: www.twitter.com/nancyduarte

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nancyduarte/

Resources

Duarte, Inc. website: https://www.duarte.com/

Can going to saunas four times a week save you from a severe heart attack? Researchers says YES.

In this video, we discuss the history and health benefits of saunas with Lassi A Liikkanen, author of the Amazon bestseller "The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design". Lassi is also a renowned expert in the construction of saunas and takes us through Finland’s history and present state of sauna development and innovation.

If you're interested in learning more about saunas, this is the perfect video for you!

Keynotes:

00:00 Coming Up

00:15 Introduction

01:34 Lassi’s journey into sauna research

03:25 Health benefits of saunas

06:28 Are people always naked in Finnish saunas?

08:50 Key aspects while designing the ideal sauna

13:21 Types of heaters commonly used and why

16:19 Do electric heaters really emit negative ions?

19:03 Are the Finnish outraged about the protest against wood-burning heaters?

22:42 Quick Fire question round with Lassi about saunas

29:28 Is everyone slowly acknowledging the benefits of sauna?

31:47 Main difference between a good sauna and a bad sauna

33:42 How to ensure good ventilation in a sauna?

36:09 Lassi’s opinion on infrared and hybrid saunas

37:55 Common misconceptions about infrared saunas

39:41 Finland’s current state of sauna development and innovation

41:34 Discussing Lassi’s sauna hat

43:02 Lassi’s advice to people who want to visit saunas

45:18 Where can people find more about Lassi

46:11 Three tips for a happy, healthy and meaningful life

Connect with Lassi A. Liikkanen

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lassial

LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/lassial

Resources

Website: https://saunologia.fi/

Are you curious about psychedelics and drugs? Let’s hear what the experts have to say.

In today’s episode of Growth Island, Professor Wayne Hall discusses his research into psychedelics, their potential benefits and harms, and how they might be used to help people struggling with addiction. He also comments on recent developments in the field of psychedelic research, including the increasing popularity of micro dosing.

Wayne Hall is an honorary professor at the University of Queensland's National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research. Wayne has advised the WHO on the health effects associated with cannabis use, the viability of drug substitution therapy, the scientific quality of the Swiss heroin trials, the contribution of illicit drug use to the global burden of disease, and the ethical implications of genetic and neurological addiction research.

If you’re curious about trying psychedelics and micro dosing, the sheer knowledge and guidance offered by Wayne in this episode would undoubtedly help you make a wise decision.

Keynotes:

00:00 Coming Up

00:24 Introduction

1:30 Wayne’s journey into researching about psychedelics

2:42 What are psychedelics?

4:47 Current status on research about Ayahuasca

7:35 How can psychedelics be used for treatment

10:39 Ketamine vs Psilocybin - which is safer?

12:38 The truth about microdosing

14:10 Finding the right funding for psychedelic research - easy or tough?

15:56 Who should be extra careful while trying microdosing

17:31 Where will psychedelics be viewed in society, ten years from now?

19:39 Why were psychedelics not a part of academia before?

22:37 Exploring the science-backed benefits of cannabis

28:30 Biggest challenges in psychedelic research

30:08 How to stop being addicted to illicit drugs?

34:05 What guided Wayne to reach such career heights

36:16 Three tips for a happy, healthy, and meaningful life

37:28 Where to find more about Wayne Hall

Connect with Wayne Hall

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-hall

Resources

www.researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/1067

Did you know that Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that have health benefits for both mind and body?

Tune into today’s episode of Growth Island for amazing unknown facts about whether olive oils are bad for you, and much more. In this interview, Udo Erasmus, author of "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill" and "The Omega Diet," discusses the benefits of consuming omega fats, the healthy diet he recommends, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

👉 Udo’s journey

👉 How heat affects oils

👉 Why is olive oil promoted so aggressively

👉 How industry has changed the way we eat

👉 Udo’s diet

👉 Food as a religion

👉 Good sources of omega fats

👉 And so much more…

This discussion reflects upon Canadian biochemist Udo Erasmus' commitment to educating people about the benefits of Omega fatty acids and making healthier dietary choices, which stems from his personal experiences.

Keynotes:

00:00 Coming Up

00:15 Introduction

1:28 Udo’s journey from war into fats and oils

7:01 What we get from oils

8:50 Does heat damage oils?

10:23 Why you should choose extra virgin olive oil over normal olive oil

13:15 Why is olive oil promoted heavily

19:25 How industry has changed how we cook and eat

21:32 How to cook according to Udo

25:41 Udo’s diet

28:05 Food as religion

34:05 What are the good oils

36:48 Lack of oil drys out the skin

40:27 Good sources of omega fats

47:38 Using science and principal to find truth

58:00 Where you can find Udo Erasmus

58:42 Udo’s advice for a happy, healthy and meaningful life

Connect with Udo Erasmus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/

Resources

Udo’s Website: https://udoerasmus.com/

Udo’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Fats-That-Heal-Kill-Cholesterol/dp/0920470386

Udo’s choice website: https://www.udoschoice.com/

Can you stop trauma from happening?

No, sometimes it is unavoidable but what we can do is weaken and rewire the damage that it has done using your minds capacity to heal, Dr. Caroline Leaf is my guest on Growth Island this week.

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc in Logopedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.

Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, churches, and to various audiences around the world.

In this episode we discuss:

👉 The challenges of early neuroplasticity research

👉 The difference between the mind and brain

👉 The connection between your gut and brain

👉 How to harness the power of neuroplasticity to your advantage

👉 The 4 areas of focus of neuroplasticity

👉 And so much more…

If you find yourself struggling to heal from past trauma or just looking to improve your mind this episode gives you a better understanding of how to improve your specific situation.

Keynotes:

1:19 Caroline’s Journey

2:17 The challenges of early neuroplasticity research

5:34 The difference between mind and brain

9:40 How the gut microbiome is connected to the brain

12:40 What Dr. Leaf talks about in her new book and how to harness neuroplasticity

19:40 Concrete steps to drive neuroplasticity

27:40 The 4 areas of focus of neuroplasticity

35:14 Labeling your emotions helps you deal with it better

39:42 Caroline’s advice of how to live a happy, healthy and meaningful life

42:00 Where to find Dr. Caroline Leaf

Connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrCarolineLeaf/videos

Resources

Dr. Caroline Leaf’s website: https://drleaf.com/

Soon women will be able to reproduce on their own.

This statement may scare some of you or may be comforting to know, but it’s all thanks to the power of stem cells. I have with me an esteemed guest Dr. Alessandro Prigion on the show this week.

Dr. Alessandro Prigion is a professor of Pediatric Metabolic Medicine at the Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf, Germany and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Stem Cell Research (Elsevier). He’s the person you talk to when you need to learn anything about stem cells.

In this episode we discuss:

👉 What are stem cells

👉 The use cases of stem cells

👉 The ethical issues it poses

👉 The power of cell reprogramming

👉 Limitations of stem cells

👉 Understanding and strengthening your mitochondria

👉 And so much more…

If you're interested in learning more about stem cells this is the place to start.

Keynotes:

1:17 Dr. Prigion’s journey into researching stem cell

2:52 What are stem cells?

10:09 What can we accomplish using stem cells today and in the future

12:48 Rejuvenating the eye using stem cells

14:20 Homosexual couples can get pregnant

15:49 Can we build our muscles using stem cells

17:35 The uses of stem cells

21:42 The ethics involved when working with stem cells

25:05 Is creating organs with stem cells the same as 3d printing it

26:54 Genome editing with CRISPR CAS the 3 pillars of health

29:07 Limitations for longevity using stem cells

30:53 Research is hard work

32:30 How to know the real breakthroughs from the scams

34:36 Understanding mitochondria

37:36 Strengthening your mitochondria

39:30 What Dr. Prigion to stay on the top of his game

41:34 Dr. Prigion’s advice for living a happy, healthy, and meaningful life

43:36 Where you can find Dr. Prigion

Connect with Dr. Alessandro Prigion

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aleprigio

Resources

Dr. Alessandro Prigion’s Lab Website: https://www.neurosciences-duesseldorf.de/principal-investigators-and-junior-researchers/alessandro-prigione

Ever been told to trust your intuition? What if I told you that there is actually science backing it.

Helané Wahbeh is the Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and an associate assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University's Department of Neurology. Her National Institutes of Health-funded VET-MIND study looked into the mechanisms of meditation for combat veterans with PTSD. Healing stress and trauma, investigating mechanisms of mind-body medicine, and systematically exploring advanced human capacities are among her recent research interests.

If you’re currently undergoing a spiritual awakening, this episode will definitely help clear many of your doubts.

Keynotes

00:00 Coming Up

00:25 Introduction

1:29 What is noetic science and what does channelling mean

3:02 Can you locate someone through channelling

4:07 How did Helane get into channelling and noetic science

7:27 How does Helane research on what’s authentic and what isn’t

10:16 Relationship between entanglements and quantum physics

13:00 Current quantifiable research going on in noetic science

15:41 Using remote viewing to earn in sports betting and casinos

19:36 Energy healing and health benefits of channelling

21:31 What is reiki?

27:59 We are all interconnected

32:02 How to take decisions based on your gut

34:35 Helane’s story about intuitive experiences

36:35 Do the most successful CEOs use Intuition or psychics?

38:50 Mindfulness, meditation and its relation with noetic science

42:18 Is the Western world finally catching up?

45:19 Can you touch food and figure out if its best for your body?

48:48 How to tune into your intuition to make the right decision?

53:42 When can people find more about Helane

54:55 Helena’s three advices for a better, healthier and meaningful life

Connect with Helane Wahbeh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwahbeh

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwahbeh

Resources

Website: https://noetic.org/profile/helane-wahbeh/

Publication: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Channeling-Intuition-Embrace-Connects/dp/1684037158

Is your air clean?

Well, it depends on where you live and your personal environment. Patrick L. Kinney is here to shed some light on the topic.

Patrick joined the School of Public Health faculty in January 2017 as the inaugural Beverly Brown Professor of Urban Health. He was trained as an air pollution epidemiologist at Harvard School of Public Health, and went to Boston University after two decades at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. In his time at Columbia, he showed how warming temperatures make air pollution like urban smog worse, and more harmful to populations. He led the development of an integrated modeling system to predict the air pollution health effects of climate change into the future. Working at the intersection of climate change, health, and policy, Kinney has conducted research from the South Bronx to China to rapidly growing cities throughout Africa.

In this episode, we discuss:

👉 Patrick’s journey

👉 The framework to understanding air pollution

👉 What are ways how we can fight it as a community and individually?

👉 Mold’s effect on air quality

👉 Funding for air pollution studies

👉 Ozone pollution

👉 And so much more…

If you are worried about the air you breathe, then you must listen to this episode. Patrick is a trove of info on the topic.

Keynotes:

0:55 How Patrick started focusing on climate change and health

2:58 The framework to understanding air pollution

6:35 What can we do about it?

10:36 What to be cautious about in your personal environment

14:55 Mold and its effect on our air

18:17 Funding for air pollution studies

20:01 Natural ways to cope with air pollution

22:45 Ozone pollution

23:50 What Patrick does to protect his health

27:30 Home appliances to clean your indoor air and how to select a good one

31:12 How Patrick got to where he is in his career

33:49 Patrick’s current research

35:36 Where you can find Patrick L. Kinney

36:18 Patrick’s advice to live a happy, healthy and meaningful life

Connect with Patrick Kinney

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/patrick-kinney-5bb167109/

Resources

University Profile: https://www.bu.edu/sph/profile/patrick-kinney/

Friendships, like all relationships, take time and effort. But it does more for your life than most of the health hacks you can think of; to shine more light on the subject, I have Lydia Denworth on the show.

Lydia Denworth is a science journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American, and the author of the book ‘Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond’. She has visited brain imaging labs and baboon troops in Kenya to understand friendship from a scientific perspective.

In this episode we discuss:

👉 How to understand friendship

👉 The difference between a good friend and a great friend

👉 How Vulnerability build friendship

👉 How intense experiences improve bonding

👉 How to make new friends

👉 Concrete steps to developing long lasting relationships

👉 And so much more…

If you're in a new city trying to build new friendships or want to increase the quality of your friendships, then don’t miss this episode.

Keynotes:

Keynotes:

0:54 Lydia’s journey into friendship

2:22 How to understand friendship

7:35 The difference between a good friend and a great friend

10:16 Walking away from unhealthy relationships

12:05 Lydia’s take on the saying you are the avg of the 5 most people you hang out with

15:40 Is friendship transactional?

17:40 How to be a good friend?

24:50 Having shared interests builds good friendships

29:00 Vulnerability in friendship

32:59 Why intense experiences improve bonding

34:49 How to make friends from scratch

38:18 How many friends can you have?

41:45 How to mend friendships

46:15 What has Lydia changed in herself after writing her book

51:45 Some concrete advice to developing relationships

55:45 Where you can find Lydia Denworth

56:15 Lydia’s advice for a happy, health and meaningful life

Connect with Lydia Denworth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiadenworth/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceWriterLydia

Resources

Lydia’s Website: https://lydiadenworth.com/

How do people manage to live a long, healthy and meaningful life for 100+ years? Is it possible for humans to decelerate, or even reverse aging?

And most importantly, can seaweed really help you look and feel younger inside out? Sigh, so less is known and talked about the science and academia behind aging research.

The guest for this week’s episode of Growth Island is Dr. Vera Gorbunova, a prominent name in biology and anti-aging research. Her many scientific studies and undertakings, including “Do Not Age” aim to simplify the mechanisms of age reversal and longevity for the regular person.

Dr. Vera Gorbunova is also the Doris Johns Cherry professor of Biology, co-director of the Rochester Aging Research Center, and co-director of the Gorbunova and Seluanov Laboratory at the University of Rochester.

In this episode, we discuss:

👉 Vera’s journey into biology, genetics and aging research

👉 Is lifespan extension by 2x or 5x possible?

👉 What to do to live a long, healthy life?

👉 Fascinating new findings in aging research

👉 How do seaweed supplements benefit our body?

👉 Can people really live for 150-180 years?

👉 And a lot more

Stream the full EP with Dr. Vera Gurbonova on SoundCloud/Spotify/iTunes and explore lots more fascinating, scientific facts and tips about the science of aging and longevity.

Keynotes:

00:30 Introduction

01:12 Vera’s journey biology, genetics and aging research

02:23 Modern science’s understanding of aging

03:48 Is lifespan extension by 2x or 5x possible?

04:21 Some surprising results of Vera’s research

05:41 What to do to live a long, healthy life?

10:45 The benefits of fasting and calories restriction

14:08 The struggles of intermittent fasting

17:29 Restricting your screen time/blue light

22:00 Types of seaweed and their benefits

24:10 How do seaweed supplements benefit our body?

26:19 Fascinating new findings in modern aging research

28:15 What does a day as an aging researcher look like?

31:15 Common misconceptions about anti-aging

31:57 Can people really live for 150-180 years?

33:37 Has biology and academia changed over the years?

35:10 Three recommendations to live a happy, healthy, meaningful life

37:12 Where can people find more about Vera?

Connect with Dr. Vera Gorbunova:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vera-gorbunova-64a97b46/

Website: www.sas.rochester.edu/bio/people/faculty/gorbunova_vera/