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/