Harnessing Tailwind

Join us for an episode with Israeli geopolitical expert Idan Lahav on a break down of what's going on currently in the Middle East. Topics include how the landscape of the Middle East has been shaped by Donald Trump's US election victory, the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria, Trump's ultimatum to release all hostages in Gaza by Saturday (2/15/25), and the role Jordan and Egypt may play in absorbing Gazan civilians.

Among being a digital media entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-host of reality TV business show MoneyHunt, Miles Spencer is an American adventurer who back in 2006 trekked from Saudi Arabia up to Syria via Jordan. Along the way, he gained some valuable insight about the Middle Eastern world, and in response of the recent conflict in the Middle East decided to write a novel. Although fiction, it hints upon many topics that are relevant and applicable to today's world. Please take a listen to this episode as we discuss Miles' adventure in the Middle East and outlook on the current state of affairs in the region. And don't forget to check out his book available on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Line-Sand-Novel-Miles-Spencer/dp/1917185820

Idan Lahav is an Israeli lecturer, author, tour guide, podcast host, and geopolitical expert specializing in Middle Eastern studies. He's part of the 2% of Jewish Israelis that are fluent Arabic speakers and runs an organization aimed at creating bridges between Arabs and Jews in an effort for long lasting peace. In this episode Idan shares information about the history of Israel, the Zionism movement, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Islamic Republic, and information about current events currently unfolding in the region. Idan shares his perspective as someone who has a deep context of both the Israeli and Palestinian sides, and he shares his ideas and aspirations of pathways towards peace.

Idan's website: https://www.idan-lahav.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idan.lahav.7/

Podcast: https://pod.link/1700849906

Have you ever wondered how people survive on a 100% plant based diet? Owen, a New York based consultant and calisthenics athlete, has turned that idea into a reality. Years ago after learning more about the factory farming industry through some illuminating documentaries, Owen made the choice to live on an exclusively vegan diet. In this episode we'll discuss the reasons for veganism, its intersection with morality, and how being vegan can be considered more of an ideology rather than simply just a diet. Join us on an exploration of a plant based life.

Meytar is an actress, podcast host, and IDF reservist who left her life in LA to defend her country in a time of war. Her second time on the podcast, Meytar explains what it was like to drop everything in the US and bravely return back home in an act of patriotism. On the podcast we discuss the morale of Israel and her citizens during this difficult time and the role of media, propaganda, and news as the war is fought both militarily and diplomatically. We discuss the seeming insignificance of the typical day to day worries of the average American compared to the realities of war, and the importance of appreciating the little things in life before they are taken away from you. Please join us during this meaningful discussion to learn more about the grit and resilience of the people of Israel.

Seth Fineman is a Boston based physical therapy student, an avid cyclist, ultra-marathoner, a triathlete, as well as most importantly an all around good dude. In Yiddish, we can this a mensch. In this episode, Seth discusses his journey from being a wilderness therapy coach into an up and coming physical therapist. Seth's mentality on life is on full display in this episode. It's a mentality that supports honesty, love, compassion, self-reflection, and constantly pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone to become the best possible versions of ourselves. From sports, to current world affairs, to philosophy, listen in to get some takes on what makes Seth tick and his profound mentality on how to approach living life.

Matt Cacioppo is an American entrepreneur and adventurer currently living in Medellín Colombia. Matt rode a bicycle starting from Prudhoe Bay Alaska, the northernmost road in the Americas, and made his way south. From fending off flesh hungry swarms of mosquitoes to protecting himself from grizzly bear attacks, Matt endured the ups and down of his cycling journey through California, Mexico, and Central America up until he reached the point of impenetrable land in Panama where the road simply ends, the Darién Gap. Instead of taking the easy way out with a ferry or flight, he packed up his bike, put it on a kayak, and continued his man powered journey through the Americas by paddling. In this episode, Matt discusses what it was like paddling through choppy waters, encountering tribes of Native Americans on the Panamanian islands, and making his way past the cartels to reach his new promised land of Latin America. Beyond just the adventures, we discuss Matt's profound takes on what life is all about, and ways in which he plans to fulfill purpose and meaning as well as inspire others to do the same.

Ben Avrahami and Kaitlin Stonebridge share their knowledge and expertise on Narcissistic Personality Disorder for our very first three person episode. Listen as Ben and Kaitlin take the listener on an educational journey all about this mental health condition, from causes, to symptoms, to ways a narcissist can negatively impact lives of others. Although not licensed therapists or mental health professionals, Ben and Kaitlin have both done extensive research on the topic and aim to help raise awareness about the mental disorder to prevent people from falling victim to the manipulation and abuse of those who exhibit the behavior. Please listen, and educate yourself about this mental disorder.