The Listening Bea

Most people feel something is off with the economy, but they can’t explain why.

In this episode of The Listening Bea, I sit down with Dean Zarras - a Wall Street veteran, software builder, and founder of ClearFactr, a company later acquired by Goldman Sachs - to talk about what’s actually happening beneath the surface.

We don’t argue politics.

We break down incentives, power, property, money, and freedom — in plain language.

Dean explains:

• Why printing money feels like a fix — but isn’t

• The real problem with redistribution (and why the math doesn’t work)

• Why “fairness” often backfires at scale

• How AI changes economics — and where it becomes dangerous

• Why hallucinations make most AI unusable in serious finance

• What deterministic AI actually means (and why it matters)

• Why property rights are about human dignity, not greed

• The difference between growing the pie vs. fighting over slices

• Why failure is essential — and why protecting people from it causes harm

• How young people can think clearly in a noisy, polarized world

This episode isn’t about telling you what to think.

It’s about giving you the tools to think for yourself.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Why does nothing seem to add up anymore?”

• “Why do good intentions keep producing bad outcomes?”

• “Why does the economy feel rigged, confusing, or fragile?”

This conversation will change how you see the world.

🎙 Guest: Dean Zarras

Founder & CEO of ClearFactr | Wall Street veteran | Software builder

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She arrived in America with $90, two suitcases, and no guarantee of survival.

No language.

No safety net.

No certainty she’d ever see her family again.

What followed was a 23-year career at Goldman Sachs — but that’s not the real story.

In this episode, Tanya Tylevich shares what it actually means to live without freedom… and why she’s more afraid of silence than criticism.

We talk about:

• Growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union

• Living under a system where your future was decided for you

• Losing everything — home, identity, even your diploma

• Starting over in America with broken English and no money

• Why education is really about learning how to adapt

• Courage vs. passion (and why you need both)

• The danger of perfectionism

• Why freedom isn’t just given — it’s practiced

• Speaking up when it’s uncomfortable (especially now)

• How real innovation comes from connecting people, ideas, and cultures

• What legacy actually means

This is not a “hustle” story.

It’s a truth story.

If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak your mind…

If you’ve ever taken freedom for granted…

If you’re trying to build something meaningful in a chaotic world…

This conversation will stay with you.

🎙 Guest: Tanya Tylevich

Immigrant • Goldman Sachs (23 years) • Leadership & Ecosystem Builder

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Have you ever asked yourself:

“Why can’t I stay consistent?”

“Why do I self-sabotage when I actually WANT to change?”

“Why does discipline always feel like punishment?”

Today’s episode flips everything you’ve been taught upside down.

TEDx speaker + life coach Elizabeth Judith reveals why most discipline advice fails — and why real change only begins when you stop forcing yourself and start learning yourself.

This conversation goes DEEP:

✨ Why old-school discipline destroys inner safety

✨ The real root of “self-sabotage” (it’s not laziness)

✨ What your childhood has to do with your habits

✨ How to build self-trust after years of being hard on yourself

✨ Why perfectionism is a cage — and how to break out

✨ What happens when you stop resisting your “bad parts”

✨ How to access your higher self (yes, really)

✨ The shift from the Age of Information → the Age of Truth

✨ How to re-parent yourself into someone calm, confident, and consistent

✨ The ONLY way to create sustainable change that lasts your whole life

This episode is a full nervous-system reset, identity shift, and masterclass in becoming the version of you that follows through — without force, shame, or punishment.

If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent, this conversation will feel like a homecoming.

👇 Connect with Elizabeth Judith:

YouTube: ⁠@ElizabethJudithCoaching⁠

Website: ⁠ElizabethJudith.com⁠

The Art of Becoming You (2026 Program): Join the waitlist on her site

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Why are we more anxious, disconnected, and overstimulated than any generation before us?According to medical doctor + certified hypnotherapist Dr. Qathrul Mubarak, the answer is simple:We stopped living the way the human body was designed to live.In this episode, we break down the science of grounding, natural rhythm, overstimulation, stress, dopamine, sleep, and how modern life is rewiring our subconscious mind against our biology.🌱 Inside This Episode:• Why your brain treats notifications like wild animal threats• The “Tree Model” of disease (you’ve never heard health explained this clearly)• How grounding actually reduces inflammation (the real science)• Why sleep is the #1 productivity tool you’re ignoring• Nature vs. technology: how to reconnect without becoming anti-tech• The real reason doom scrolling destroys motivation• How to reset your parasympathetic system in under 60 seconds• What happens to your identity when AI replaces real human connection• The simple daily practices that literally rewire your brainThis episode is grounding, calming, and a complete nervous-system reset.If you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, or exhausted — this one will hit home.👇 Connect with Dr. Arul:LinkedIn: Qathrul MubarakFacebook: Qathrul Mubarak🎙️ Listen to The Listening Bea:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube#TouchGrass #NervousSystem #HolisticHealth #Grounding #NatureHeals #MentalHealthTools #SelfRegulation #WellnessPodcast #TheListeningBea #BeatrizKamps #Overstimulation #CalmMind #Hypnotherapy #CircadianRhythm #DoomScrolling

You were never taught how to express what you actually feel — and it’s costing you peace, relationships, and confidence.

In this transformative conversation, Sandy Gerber — bestselling author of Emotional Magnetism, award-winning TEDx speaker, and communication expert — joins host Beatriz Kamps (The Listening Bea) to reveal the emotional skills no one taught us but everyone needs.

✨ We uncover:

• Why most people are emotionally misunderstood (and how to fix it)

• The 7-second EQ Switch that rewires your brain mid-conflict

• How to speak your truth without losing connection

• The “Honest Sandwich” technique for hard conversations

• The 4 Emotional Magnets (Safety, Achievement, Value, Experience) shaping every relationship

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or disconnected — this episode will change how you talk, listen, and love.

👇 Watch now and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

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🌐 Guest: SandyGerber.com

📘 Read her bestselling book: Emotional Magnetism

Magnetic Communication Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7FXZpraMjUgmHRXuMeQr5k?si=4c9e424451fe475c

 
If you want to build your emotionally intelligent communication muscles even further, Sandy has free tools for you.

Download her Instant EQ audio toolkit at sandygerber.com
You’ll get five short audio tools (under five minutes each) that help you:

• Center yourself
• Shift your self-talk
• Avoid emotional misfires
• Ask more powerful questions
• And connect better in every kind of conversation

No course. No overwhelm. Just clear tools, in your pocket, anytime you need them.

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Your past is running the show more than you realize. 🚨

In this powerful conversation with Dr. Kathy Gruver (TEDx speaker, mind-body expert, and author of 8 books), we uncover why childhood wounds don’t just “fade with time”… and how to finally break free.We dive into: • The hidden ego states controlling your choices • Why guilt and shame aren’t the same — and why shame destroys you • How narcissists and manipulators keep you trapped without realizing it • The real reason “change never lasts” (and how to make it stick) • How to set boundaries and reclaim your authentic selfThis episode isn’t surface-level motivation. It’s a roadmap for anyone ready to stop repeating the past — and start living with real freedom.Dr. Kathy's Website: http://www.kathygruver.com/👇 Watch, reflect, and share this with someone who needs it.🎧 Listen to The Listening Bea on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, & everywhere you get podcasts.

Ever wonder why no matter how hard you try — the anxiety comes back, the bad habits creep in, and the self-doubt won’t go away?It’s not willpower. It’s not motivation. It’s your subconscious programming.In this episode of The Listening Bea, Board-Certified Hypnotist Whitney Christina, BCHP explains why most change doesn’t stick — and how hypnosis works at the subconscious level to finally make it last.🎙️ In this conversation, you’ll discover: • Why therapy, affirmations, and “positive thinking” often fail to create lasting change • The childhood scripts that secretly shape your confidence and relationships • How to spot when your subconscious is running the show (and stopping you) • The Secret Language of Feelings method to stop rumination and reclaim control • Why hypnosis is the fastest way to rewire self-doubt into self-beliefIf you’ve ever felt like nothing works — this episode will show you why, and how to finally break free.

What if the secret to lasting change isn’t willpower — but your subconscious mind?

In this episode of The Listening Bea, I sit down with Ralph Gonzalez, certified hypnotherapist and founder of Positive Power Hypnotherapy. Ralph has helped thousands of people quit smoking, lose weight, overcome anxiety, improve performance, and finally take control of their inner programming.

We uncover:

• How hypnosis really works (beyond the myths and movies)

• The hidden programs running your life without you realizing it

• Why manifesting isn’t about “things” but feelings

• How hypnotherapy helps students crush exams and athletes reach peak performance

• The truth about self-hypnosis and why suggestions sometimes don’t stick

• Why “progress, not perfection” may be the most important lesson of all

✨ Whether you’ve struggled with stress, limiting beliefs, or performance blocks — this episode shows how to rewire your subconscious and step into your best self.

🔗 Learn more about Ralph Gonzalez:

PositivePowerHypnotherapy.com

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Have you ever asked yourself, “If he’s so great, why do I feel so bad?”

Psychological abuse is the foundation of every kind of abuse — yet it often goes undetected because it hides behind jokes, criticism, and even “love.” In this powerful episode of The Listening Bea, I sit down with Dr. Avery Neal, licensed psychotherapist and author of If He’s So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

Together, we explore:

• ⚠️ The shocking statistic: over 50% of people experience psychological abuse.

• 🚩 Subtle red flags disguised as humor, criticism, or “constructive feedback.”

• 🧠 Why victims often blame themselves — and how to break free from the cycle.

• 💡 Practical tools to strengthen intuition, rebuild self-trust, and recognize manipulation.

• 📱 How social media and AI can either help or harm your healing journey.

If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed, or doubted yourself in a relationship, this episode will open your eyes — and help you reclaim your confidence.

✨ Follow Listening Bea for more raw, science-backed conversations about self-mastery, emotional freedom, and building a life of clarity and peace.

🔗 Resources & Links

• Dr. Avery Neal’s book If He’s So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad? → https://a.co/d/csCsjzv

• Learn more about Dr. Neal → http://averyneal.com/

Is your mind really your own? 🤯 In this episode, hypnotherapist Cari Moisan joins me to reveal what hypnosis really is, how 95% of your life is run by the subconscious, and how childhood programming shapes your entire reality.

We explore:

• Social media “brainwashing”

• Rewiring limiting beliefs

• Coping strategies for spirals

• Why your self-worth shouldn’t depend on likes

• Carl Jung, herd mentality, and authenticity

📖 Recommended: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz🌐 Learn more about Cari: ⁠neuralpathstrategies.com⁠ | [email protected]

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