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  • You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Bill Gates: The Untold Story of Who Bill Gates REALLY Is from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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    How do you define success beyond money and career?

    Do you think wealth should come with a responsibility to give back?

    Today,  Jay Shetty sits down with one of the most influential innovators of our time, Bill Gates, to explore the intersection of personal growth, technological innovation, and philanthropy. Bill reflects on his journey from a curious child fascinated by computers to building Microsoft and becoming a global force for change.

    Bill shares candid stories about his upbringing, his parents’ profound influence, and the lessons he learned from their high expectations and encouragement. He also talks about his career-long passion for innovation and his views on climate change, the promise of AI, and the Gates Foundation’s life-saving work, such as developing vaccines and tackling malnutrition. His insights are not just about the cutting edge of technology but also about humanity’s moral responsibility to harness it for good.

    A deeply reflective portion of the episode focuses on grief, as Gates discusses the loss of close friends like Paul Allen and Kent Evans, and how their influence continues to guide his mission. Jay and Bill share thoughts on how service and philanthropy can redefine success and leave a lasting legacy, with Bill underscoring the importance of giving back and the moral imperative for the wealthy to use their resources to create equity.

    In this interview, you'll learn:

    How to Innovate with Purpose and Impact

    How to Lead with Empathy and Collaboration

    How to Turn Failure into a Learning Opportunity

    How to Use AI to Solve Global Challenges

    How to Honor the Legacy of Mentors and Loved Ones

    How to Find Joy in Lifelong Learning

    Whether it’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, building meaningful relationships, or giving back to make the world a better place, we all have the capacity to create positive change.

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jay Shetty

    Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free Monk Mode newsletter. Subscribe here.

    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    01:27 Early Exposure to Computers

    04:18 Different But Exceptional

    06:27 Pressure to Live Up to Parents Expectations

    08:15 Genuine Parental Support and Connection

    14:09 Growing Up with a Supportive Father

    22:58 Are Schools Failing Children?

    27:33 Motivate Your Kids Right

    29:57 Undiagnosed ADHD and ASD

    33:18 How Do You Deal with Grief?

    40:21 Working with Steve Jobs

    45:31 Healthy Competition in Business

    49:46 Turning to a Life of Service and Giving Back

    56:11 Politics and Humanitarian Effort

    59:27 The Importance of AI Policies

    01:04:14 Innovation Against Human Limitation

    01:09:11 Tough Form of Self Love

    01:11:37 Bill on Final Five

    Episode Resources:

    Bill Gates | Website

    Bill Gates | Facebook

    Bill Gates | Instagram 

    Bill Gates | Youtube

    Gates Foundation

    Source Code: My Beginnings

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    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    1 hr 40 min
  • 2025 #015 - John Cook Retires

    John Cook's press conference to announce his retirement was pretty emotional. Although it's the end of an era, new coach Dani Busboom Kelly seems to be the right choice!

    Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

    This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

    9 min
  • You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    Introducing Why 90% of Alzheimer's cases are preventable | Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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    Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health crises in the developed world, with cases expected to double in the coming decades. But despite common misconceptions, cognitive decline isn’t inevitable. The latest research shows that lifestyle choices play a far greater role in brain health than genetics alone.

    In this episode, neurologists Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai share practical, science-backed strategies to help you protect your brain and reduce your risk of dementia.

    As co-directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University, they’ve spent their careers studying how habits like diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management influence long-term cognitive health.


    🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST

    🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+

    *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system

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    Timecodes

    00:00 Meet the brain doctors fighting dementia

    01:04 Parents have dementia – are you doomed?

    02:00 Can dementia be reversed?

    02:25 Five lifestyle changes to prevent Alzheimer’s

    06:07 What is dementia vs. Alzheimer’s?

    08:50 Are your genes to blame?

    12:49 Dementia starts 20+ years before diagnosis

    14:10 Four biggest causes of Alzheimer’s

    19:04 How to build brain reserve & stay sharp

    22:50 Are dementia rates rising or falling?

    25:30 How the brain declines over decades

    29:00 This diet cuts Alzheimer’s risk by 53%

    32:40 Three nutrients your brain can’t live without

    38:15 The surprising link between LDL cholesterol & dementia

    44:10 Leg workouts slash dementia risk by 35%

    46:20 Why strength training is critical for brain health

    50:36 How stress shrinks your brain

    54:00 Sleep: The brain’s natural detox


    📚Books by our ZOE Scientists

    The Food For Life Cookbook

    Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati

    Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector


    Free resources from ZOE

    Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition

    Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks 


    Mentioned in today's episode

    Association of Lifestyle and Genetic Risk With Incidence of Dementia, 2019, published in JAMA

    Dementia statistics, published by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) 

    World Alzheimer Report 2015 - The Global Impact of Dementia, published by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) 

    Midlife serum cholesterol and increased risk of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia three decades later, 2009, published in Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders 


    Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here.

    Episode transcripts are available here.

    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    1 hr 6 min
  • 2025 #014 - I Know It's Trash, But It's All I Got

    A Little House On The Prairie reboot has JT in a twist. Plus, you'll never guess who's back on X (Twitter)?!

    Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

    This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

    11 min
  • You Might Also Like: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby

    Introducing Levels to Health: Armani Latimer and Her Journey with Alopecia from Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby.

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    In this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl and Terrika dive into a heartfelt conversation with Armani Latimer, a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader who performed bald to raise awareness for alopecia. They talk about the challenges and triumphs of living with alopecia, societal pressures placed on women surrounding beauty and the importance of finding community. Armani opens up about her journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment, revealing how her bold decision to perform without a wig inspired countless others. Plus, Terrika shares about her own experience with Alopecia and the three discuss its outsized impact on the Black community.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    52 min
  • 2025 #013 - Pee Wee's "Secret"

    In this episode of the Pat and JT podcast, Pat and JT chat about how the lack of show is affecting snow removal businesses. They delve into stories surrounding Brittany Murphy's mysterious death and its connections to P Diddy, Ariana Grande's transformation, and Jennifer Garner's sudden resurgence on social media. They catchup on Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' relationship drama and its ties to Justin Baldoni. They conclude with reactions to NFL controversies and a surprising posthumous revelation about Pee Wee Herman star Paul Rubens.

    Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

    This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!


    18 min
  • You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing What Parents Get Wrong About Money and Their Kids | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

    Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast

    BUY THE BOOK! 

    "Priceless Facts about Money" by Mellody Hobson, published by CANDLEWICK | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, is available wherever books and audio books are sold. 


    In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, financial expert and Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, ‪Mellody Hobson, offers practical advice to simplify financial conversations for families.


    Mellody shares details about struggling with money as a child, lessons she's taught her daughter and fascinating historical facts about money from her New York Times best-selling children's book, "Priceless Facts About Money."


    People from around the country join via Zoom to ask Mellody how to address financial questions and situations with their children. 


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    https://www.instagram.com/oprah/

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    Listen to the full podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

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    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    50 min
  • 2025 #012 - Why Do You Delete Your Texts?

    Prince Harry's legal battle with the paparazzi, Blake Lively's behavior on the set of 'It Ends With Us' and her legal fight with director Justin Baldoni, and deleting a text right after you send it. Sketchy or smart?

    Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

    This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

    21 min
  • You Might Also Like: The Dropship Podcast

    Introducing 375. How to Make an Extra $3,000/Month Without Quitting Your Day Job from The Dropship Podcast.

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    Are you looking to make extra money without having to quit your day job or dedicate more than a few hours a day to your side hustle?

    Then we have the perfect solution for you: high-ticket dropshipping.

    Starting your high-ticket dropshipping business is a great and easy way to generate an additional $3,000 to $4,000 a month without having to quit your full-time job.

    In this week’s episode of The Dropship Podcast, we’ll reveal the exact steps you need to follow to start a high-ticket dropshipping business that can make you thousands of dollars each month—all without giving up the stability of your full-time job.

    With minimal upfront investment and time, this model is perfect for busy professionals who are looking to increase their income.

    Are you ready to learn more?

    Let’s dive in.


    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Why online businesses are the best side hustle (00:50)

    The BEST online business to make an extra $3000 a month (09:20)

    Let’s do the math (18:42)


    Additional Resources:

    ❗ Join our FREE masterclass and learn how to build a high-ticket dropshipping business: https://dropshipbreakthru.com/go/watch/go/

    —

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    The Dropship Podcast is brought to you by Jon Warren and Ben Knegendorf. Join us every week to learn everything you need to know to master the art of high-ticket dropshipping.

    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    27 min
  • 2025 #011 - Gen X Nostalgia and Mandela Effects

    In this episode of the Pat and JT Podcast, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the 70s and 80s, reminiscing about what it was like growing up as a Gen Xer—back when we went from just a handful of TV channels to living in an internet-driven world. We also chat about content creator Kelly Mano and her hilarious TikToks that have us cracking up. Plus, we dive into some of the most popular Mandela effects, like whether Ed McMahon was really part of Publishers Clearinghouse and the mystery of Richard Simmons' iconic headband.

    Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

    This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

    8 min

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