In this episode, I explain the process of getting LASIK in Medellin, Colombia. I talk about how much LASIK in Colombia costs, the process, tips, and what to expect. See below for all the resources you need & thanks for listening!

Where I got LASIK in Colombia: https://lasikcolombiacare.com/

The hotel I stayed at: Novotel Medellin El Tesoro - https://goo.gl/maps/gNSByaHAXPe6HZrt9

Base costs of getting LASIK in Colombia:

Consultation - $80

LASIK - $900

Medication - $30

Plane Ticket - $360

Hotel - $680

Total = $2,050

(Not including food & other transportation)

0:00 Getting LASIK in Medellin, Colombia.

0:56 Why would you get LASIK in Colombia?

1:43 How long was the entire trip?

1:59 Do you need to know Spanish?

3:02 How much was getting LASIK in Colombia?

4:51 How long is LASIK surgery?

5: 41 Was LASIK painful?

6:30 How to schedule LASIK surgery in Medellin, Colombia.

8:51 The process of getting LASIK in Colombia.

11:49 What does LASIK aftercare look like?

12:34 What to expect after LASIK.

Introducing our guest on this episode, Stephanie Fredrick, PhD, NCSP, an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Dr. Jean M. Alberti Center for the Prevention of Bullying Abuse and School Violence at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.

Stephanie is an expert in bullying prevention and social-emotional well-being among youth. Her research program is grounded in the social-ecological framework, which investigates the relations among bullying behavior and its impact on children's individual characteristics and larger social contexts.

In this episode, we discuss the complex nature of bullying and its prevention, as well as the importance of social support, school climate, and social-emotional learning practices. Dr. Fredrick also shares her insights on cyberbullying prevention and more.

Connect with Stephanie

https://ed.buffalo.edu/alberti.html

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephsfredrick - @StephSFredrick

Connect with Alex

https://theloudchair.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theloudchair/

https://www.instagram.com/xelaperson/

https://seonursery.com/

#Bullying

0:00 Start

0:33 Who are you and what do you do?

1:40 How did you start?

4:02 How do you define bullying?

7:02 How does social media play into bullying?

9:46 What is cyber victimization?

10:30 How does someone become a bully?

14:09 Do you find there is a lack of leadership with many bullies?

15:30 How do you confront a bully?

17:03 How can schools discourage bullying behaviour?

19:52 Are teachers prepared for bullying when going into the field?

22:00 Can you be a bully and not know?

24:05 How can parents support their children who are being bullied?

27:19 The longterm outcome of bullying

28:49 Do after school programs work?

29:50 What can we do to prevent bullying?

32:30 How to idetifiy bullying vs regular conflict

34:20 Where can people find you?

Mike Ashie is a leadership coach and consultant who specializes in executive coaching and leadership development. He has years of experience working with individuals in various industries helping them be the best possible leader.

In this episode we we go over how you can become a better leader and develop the skills needed to succeed in life.

Connect with Mike Ashie

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipwithMike

Website: https://www.mikeashie.com/

Connect with Alex Person

Website: https://www.theloudchair.com

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

Cannabis SEO Agency: https://www.seonursery.com

0:00 Intro

0:26 How did you become a leadership coach?

4:57 What can someone do to surround themselves with supportive people?

6:58 Dealing with respect in the workplace.

12:30 Understanding the perspectives of others?

15:01 Is every boss an asshole?

19:00 How important is stress management?

23:00 When to lead from the back or from the front?

27:30 Leading through action

29:44 What are some of the most common mistakes that new leaders make & how can they avoid them?

32:05 Are there leadership styles that are more effective?

35:50 The Dr. Phil video

44:00 How do you develop the emotional intelligence to be an effective leader?

51:00 Mike's coaching program

55:10 No Nonsense Leadership Podcast

Today's guest is Meaghan Thomas, a meteorologist with WKRN News 2 with years of experience in studying weather patterns and forecasting. In this podcast, Meaghan shares her insights into the fascinating world of meteorology, her non-profit The Heart Of Hearing, and more.

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megtomwx/

⁠https://www.theheartofhearing.org/

https://www.instagram.com/theloudchair/

⁠⁠https://www.theloudchair.com

0:41 When do you get sleep as a Meteorologist?

4:25 The Heart Of Hearing

6:14 The stigma of hearing aids

8:30 When do people typically realize they need hearing aids?

12:12 The book Heart Of Hearing by Meaghan Thomas

20:30 The importance of ear protection

21:30 What can be done?

24:00 When did you know you wanted to be a Meteorologist?

28:00 How did you get over the fear of live television?

29:45 The power of confidence

30:05 Do people get upset with a wrong forecast?

33:27 How has the evolution of technology affected weather forecasting

34:50 Advice for someone looking to get into Meteorology

36:27 Why are tornados in the "Tornado Belt"

39:10 How often are you in the field?

41:00 How has social media changed your job?

42:39 Thanks for listening

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Maddy Osman of The Blog Smith, an SEO expert with years of experience in the industry. Maddy shares her insights and tips on how to improve your website's search engine ranking, increase your online visibility, and explain what exactly SEO is.

Listeners will come away from this episode with a better understanding of SEO and the tools and techniques needed to improve their website's search engine ranking. Whether you are a small business owner or a seasoned marketer, Maddy's insights are sure to be valuable.

Connect With Maddy:

The Blog Smith - https://www.theblogsmith.com/

Writing For Humans and Robots - https://amzn.to/3n6slc8

Classes on SEO & Content - https://www.theblogsmith.com/skillshare-classes/

Connect With Alex:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloudchair

SEO Nursery - https://www.seonursery.com

Other Links From The Show:

CMS Upload Article: https://www.theblogsmith.com/on-page-seo-checklist-content-publishing/

The Limitations Of AI: https://www.fastcompany.com/90840205/5-reasons-ai-writing-bots-arent-taking-your-job-anytime-soon-how-to-use-them

Mark Yaxley, currently the Managing Director at Strategic Wealth Preservation (SWP), has a wealth of experience in the precious metals industry. He began his career in 2006 at the world-renowned Kitco Metals after completing his studies at McGill University.

At Kitco Metals, he served as their Product Marketing Manager until 2013. In 2014, he joined SWP as the Director of Sales, Marketing and Client Services, and now focuses on the varied needs of SWP's high-net-worth and commercial clients.

His expertise is in the realm of gold and silver products and services, which includes bullion sales, secure storage solutions, global logistics, and registered investment accounts such as RRSPs and IRAs.

In this podcast we go over gold investing tips, purchasing gold, and more.

Learn More About SWP

https://swpcayman.com/

Buy Gold & Silver

https://swpcayman.com/metals

Join us for an exciting episode as we explore the fascinating world of volcanoes with renowned volcanologist and National Geographic Explorer, Arianna Soldati. Arianna's PhD research focused on Central American volcanoes, and she has since investigated volcanic activity on the volcanic island of La Réunion and in Hawaii, among other locations.

As a professor at North Carolina State University, Arianna is passionate about educating her students and the public about the importance of volcanology. She is also dedicated to science communication and outreach and has developed a program called Science on Wheels to bring scientific information to rural communities.

In this podcast, we will dive into the inner workings of volcanoes and the processes that occur beneath the Earth's surface. We will also discuss the importance of hazard assessments for public safety.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about volcanoes and gain insight into the exciting world of volcanology with Arianna Soldati.

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Oliver Andersen joins us today to talk about cycling through North Korea. We talk about how to go to North Korea, his experience there, and more. It was a pleasure to have him on and hope to see more from him in the future.

Connect with Oliver:

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Jim Jackson of Noble Metal Solutions & Noble Metal Refining joins us today to talk about how post cremation metal recycling works. 

Jim's company processes the metal that is left over after a body is cremated. Things such as hip replacements, plates, screws, knees, and more are sent to Noble Metal Solutions and melted down and recycled.

Learn more about Jim Jackson

http://www.noblemetalsolutions.com/

Industrial Refiner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4989cR4EzzY

Cremation Recycling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AWdfAow0Vc&t=1s

Connect With Me: 

https://theloudchair.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theloudchair/