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A list of the most downloaded, streamed or requested shows. Great list to start with if you are sharing this series with someone for the first time. Consider this our greatest hits collection!
S2E5: Rethinking the U.S. Education System & Supporting Teachers w/ Matthew Ebert
S2E4: Qigong, Sound Therapy and Natural Healing Practices w/ Jennie Chan, Founder of Spectra Wellbeing
Ep. 26 – Alison Crosthwait: Former Psychotherapist Discusses Alternative Medicine, Treatments and Therapies
Ep. 25 – Greta Uehling, Cultural Anthropologist and author of “Everyday War”, on Life in the Ukrainian War Zone
Ep. 21 – Ashley Rodriguez, Media Editor at Insider on Trends in Mass Media Consumption
INNOVATION SERIES
Industries and individuals are constantly evolving and finding better ways to do things. These episodes are dedicated to those on the cutting edge of their fields, pushing the limits of what we know so people can live better lives.
EPISODE 10
Lisa Patel: Immunometabolism
S2E10: Using AI to Improve Access to Mental Health Care Services
Ep. 28 – Grace McNamara, CEO of Exercise Intelligence, on Personalized Healthcare and Entrepreneurship
Ep. 19 – Sophie Thompson, VirtualSpeech CEO: Virtual Reality Training & Generative AI
Ep. 17 – David Allison: Shared Values Replacing Demographics as the Best Way to Understand People
Ep. 11 – Lucy Jung: Improving The Quality of Life For People With Parkinson’s Disease
EPISODE 11
Lucy Jung: Vibrotactile Stimulus
Brian J. Matos
Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, USA, Brian has a unique perspective on current global events and public policy. His Puerto Rican, Polish and American heritage allow him to see issues through several cultural prisms. His professional training in journalism, public relations and marketing along with a natural curiosity inspire his probing questions that reveal deep insights from his guests.
Brian believes in life long learning and started this podcast and blog to share the knowledge he is accumulating with a community of curious minds. Through in-depth conversations with preeminent thought leaders, authors, activists, community and business leaders, industry experts and academics, listeners get an “insiders” perspective about trends impacting our communities, families and individual lives.
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Show Notes for S2E18 Interview w/ Demographer, Lyman Stone, on Declining Fertility Rates
Summary Brian interviews Lyman Stone, a demographer who discusses the global decline in fertility rates and the relationship between fertility and religion. Lyman explains that religious people tend to have more children and provide more support to other parents in...
Show Notes for (S2E17) Part 2 of Brian’s Conversation with Gustavo Ribeiro, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Brazilian Report
Summary Brian is joined by Gustavo Ribeiro, award-winning journalist and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Brazilian Report, an independent, English language news website covering Brazilian politics, economics and social issues. This episode features part 2 of the...
Show Notes for (S2E16) Part 1 of Brian’s Conversation with Gustavo Ribeiro, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Brazilian Report
Summary Brian is joined by Gustavo Ribeiro, award-winning journalist and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Brazilian Report, an independent, English language news website covering Brazilian politics, economics and social issues. This episode features part 1 of the...
Show Notes for Part 2 of Brian’s Interview with Fulton Armstrong, This Segment on Latin American Foreign Policy Views
Summary Part 2 of Brian's conversation with Fulton Armstrong explores the global geopolitical perspective of Latin American nations. Fulton discusses the impact of Chinese influence in the region and the perception that the United States has stepped back from regional...
Show Notes for Part 1 of Brian’s Interview with Fulton Armstrong on the Migration Crisis in Latin America
Summary Fulton Armstrong and Brian explore the origins of the migration challenges in Latin America, focusing on the push and pull factors that drive people to leave their home countries. They discuss the role of violence, weak institutions, and climate change as...
Show notes for S2E13: Understanding Trends, Staying Ahead of the Next Big Story
Summary This episode is a thank you message to the listeners and a recap of the topics covered in Season 2. I emphasize the importance of understanding big trends and staying ahead of the next big story. Some of the topics covered include the path to the presidency...
Show Notes for S2E12 interview with Rishi Iyengar of Foreign Policy Magazine on the U.S./China Cyber Rivalry
Summary Rishi Iyengar, the global technology reporter for Foreign Policy Magazine, discusses the US-China cyber rivalry and the strategic objectives of both countries in the cyber space. He explains that the US sees itself as a cyber defender, focusing on critical...
Show Notes for S2E11 interview with Catherine Reyes-Housholder, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science within the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Summary Catherine Reyes-Housholder, PhD, joins Brian for a conversation about women in positions of political power in Latin America and beyond, particularly their rise to the presidency. Catherine is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science within...
Show Notes for S2E10 Interview with Ben Carrington, U.S. Product Director, Limbic AI
Summary Ben Carrington, a cancer biologist turned entrepreneur, discusses his journey into the field of digital health and his work at Limbic, a company that builds clinical AI for mental health. Limbic's mission is to make mental health care available to everyone...