Best Dilan Podcasts (2026)

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The Future of Consciousness: Why Your Mind Isn’t What You Think 53:39

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In this episode, we sit down with Roger Walsh, professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology at UC Irvine, whose work bridges science, spirituality, psychology, and human potential. Roger has collaborated with leading thinkers worldwide, including the Dalai Lama, and has spent decades studying meditation, wisdom traditions, and the nature o…

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The Upside of Anxiety: How to Turn Stress Into a Superpower 1:24:27

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In this episode, the psychologist and bestselling author of The Upside of Your Dark Side and The Art of Insubordination walks us through how embracing discomfort, adversity, and negative emotions can supercharge resilience, creativity, and confidence. Todd shares what it was like growing up as a white kid in a predominantly Black neighborhood, and …

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Brand Building as a Life Skill with Elizabeth DeMaso 33:20

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I am thrilled to welcome Elizabeth DeMaso to the Warrior Community. She is an entrepreneurial leader that thrives in collaborative environments, with a growth mindset and a proven ability to build businesses. Elizabeth excels at taking ideas from inception and develop them into thriving, revenue-generating operations. Elizabeth has experience acros…

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Twitch founder: secrets to happiness, success, society destabilizing, and how to scale 1:07:53

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In this episode, the co-founder of Twitch and one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic builders shares the personal transformation that came after selling Twitch to Amazon for nearly a billion dollars, and realizing achievement doesn’t equal peace. Justin opens up about his childhood, the obsessive habits that shaped his discipline, and how he learned t…

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The CQ , Curiosity Quotient with Lynn Casey 50:16

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This week we welcome Lynn Casey, a highly sought after thought leader, brand builder and futurist helping industry leading organizations make the biggest leaps possible. Lynn is known for her unique ability to spot patterns and connect the dots of emerging sociocultural, digital, economic, and behavioral trends and translate those into actionable s…

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The Future of Aging: How Science Could Defeat Death 1:22:17

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Most people accept aging as inevitable. Aubrey de Grey refuses to. In this episode, the world’s most recognized longevity scientist breaks down why aging is a solvable engineering problem — not a mystery of biology. Aubrey shares the moments that shaped his mission to defeat death, the science behind “longevity escape velocity,” and how AI breakthr…

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Thinking about the Future with Lisa Gralnek 32:59

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I am thrilled to welcome Lisa Gralnek, a go-to resource on values driven leadership to discuss the importance of being present of our current state, while always planning for and thinking about tomorrow. Lisa's expertise also brings a unique perspective to our conversation about future-forward initiatives around brand and design. Lisa Gralnek is a …

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The future of Ibogaine: from healing PTSD to performance enhancemen 1:41:25

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Most psychedelics last a few hours. Ibogaine lasts over 24 — and it might be one of the most powerful healing tools on Earth. In this episode, Trevor Millar — founder of Ambio Life Sciences and one of the leading voices in psychedelic medicine — reveals the extraordinary science and human stories behind ibogaine: a compound that’s helping veterans …

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Dopamine, Anxiety and GLP-1s: Neuroscientist reveals how craving and worry aren’t what you think 1:37:35

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Most people think dopamine equals pleasure. They’re wrong—and that mistake keeps us stuck on the hedonic treadmill. In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer reveals why excitement isn’t happiness, how anxiety hijacks the brain through habit loops, and why willpower fails almost every time. Founders and high performers will learn how to stop chasing the dopa…

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Mindspa with Leah Diteljan 37:14

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I am excited to share a powerful conversation with Leah Diteljan—retreat facilitator, and founder of Mindspa. Mindspa retreats are redefining what it means to lead with heart. They’re creating a movement of open-hearted leaders committed to emotional awareness and true transformational growth. Leah’s work with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders world…

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Warriors at Work Summer Series - From Self Exploration to Ascension with Kerry Connelly 56:35

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I am sharing this conversation for our Summer Series with Kerry Connelly. She is an emerging voice in the world of progressive Christianity, sought after speaker, coach and author. Together, we de-construct spirituality. In our discussion, we explore the definition of spirituality, the divine and how leaning into "who we really are" will provide th…

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Hair Transplants with Dr Dilan Fernando 1:06:43

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Hair transplants aren't just about hair; they're about defeating dysphoria and channeling confidence. Whether you're looking to fill-in your hairline or fill-out your beard, Dr. Dilan Fernando at the multi-award-winning Treatment Rooms London is a true artist. His clinic is known for the incredibly natural results it can give almost everyone lookin…

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The Real AI Risk: "We’re Not Ready" says Enneagram Expert 1:46:36

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In this episode, Enneagram master teacher and bestselling author Russ Hudson argues that humanity’s psychology and emotional maturity are lagging far behind our technology. He explains why we’re not ready for the radical changes AI will unleash, and how ancient wisdom traditions like the Enneagram can help us close that gap. Follow Dilan: www.x.com…

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Warriors at Work Summer Series - Optimal Living with Dr Wendy Warner 43:40

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Let’s kick off INTUITION by re-sharing my conversation with Wendy Warner MD. Dr. Warner has played a crucial role in my health and well-being for the past 5 years and I have been thrilled to share her wisdom with my Warrior nation! In Dr. Wendy Warner’s holistic medical practice, she focuses on a functional integrative approach to health and healin…

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Warriors at Work Summer Series - One Life to Love with Founder, Courtney Lalotra 35:20

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Our journey of Inspiration continues with a conversation with Courtney Lalotra, Founder and President of the nonprofit organization One Life to Love. For Courtney it all started with a trip to India that changed her life path and she brings us along the way. She shares personal stories, from her own life and the children around her, that shows how …

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Dr Marci Bowers (Part Two) – A Life of Firsts 45:47

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Pull up a comfortable chair and join us as we share the second part of our interview with Dr. Marci Bowers. Dr. Bowers is renowned for her exceptional surgical work, work that has brought about remarkable advancements for all women, cisgender and transgender alike. Her dedication to both groups is testament enough, but after thousands of vaginoplas…

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Warriors at Work Summer Series - Leadership and Life Lessons with Sr Marilyn Lacey 56:21

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Let’s kick off INSPIRATION by re-sharing my conversation with Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM, Founder of Mercy Beyond Borders. Get ready to be challenged, inspired and moved to tears! Mercy Beyond Borders is a global organization that is forging ways for women and girls in extreme poverty to learn, connect and lead. Sr. Marilyn shares incredible stories of…

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Warriors at Work Summer Series - Unlock the power of well-being with Dilan Gomih 38:14

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Dilan Gomih is a celebrated speaker, fitness specialist and Founder of Dilagence. Dilan helps organizations and individuals achieve high-performance by showing busy professionals how to take control of their time and prioritize their well-being. She looks at all of the complex aspects in life, helps simplify them and find ways to integrate wellness…

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Grok 4 Revolution, AI Threesomes, & How To Improve Your Pooping 1:06:32

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AI is moving fast — from running your business to replacing your therapist. Ben and Dilan break down Grok-4’s leap past GPT-4, new gene edits that might kill heart disease, and why Silicon Valley is obsessed with microdosing weight-loss drugs. This episode is a glimpse into the weird, unstoppable future founders need to see coming. Follow Ben: http…

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Warriors at Work Summer Series - The power of leading with vision with Sharon Lipovsky 40:59

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In times of uncertainty there is an impulse to hide or freeze. It's our natural fight or fight instinct kicking in. And yet, these are precisely the moments we are called to lead in all aspects of our life. In this podcast, Executive Coach and business owner Sharon Lipovsky shares with us how we can tap into the power of visioning and unlock the co…

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Neuroscientist Reveals How You Can Rewire Your Brain Without Surgery 1:39:47

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What if suffering isn’t caused by pain, but by broken predictions in your brain?In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Jay Sanguinetti explains how trauma rewires us, why targeted ultrasound could transform mental health, and what it means to reach “God Mode” as a human.Follow Dilan: www.x.com/dilanFollow Ben: www.x.com/realbentauberAbout Dr. Jay Sang…

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Dr Marci Bowers (Part One) – A Life of Firsts 45:16

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In this very special episode of The Joy Tuck Club, we sit down with Dr. Marci Bowers—trailblazing surgeon, passionate advocate, media-figure, WPATH President, and genuine trans icon. Marci shares her deeply personal journey from childhood in small-town America to becoming the first transgender woman to perform gender-affirming surgery. We talk cand…

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JTC News Flash - Split me up Scotty: Police policy warps gender norms 6:40

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In an exemplary move toward clarity, the High Court in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has ruled that transgender women are women. This important legal shift helps relieve discrimination against those whose human rights were traditionally filtered through the lens of a being a third, lesser, gender, giving them the same rights as other women. In…

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Psychedelics Expert: How to Reprogram Your Brain Faster 1:40:43

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In this episode of Almost Got It, we sit down with Dr. Jeehan Chowdhury — physician, Rhodes Scholar, biotech founder, and former CEO of Journey Colab — to unpack the cutting edge science of how to reprogram your brain. Jeehan shares how he went from being bullied as an immigrant kid in Canada to raising millions for a psychedelic biotech startup. H…

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Taking Risks with Co-Founder of Funkkoff and Shark Tank Winner Sonia Hounsell 32:21

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We welcome Sonia Hounsell, Founder of Fletcher Road Capital and the CEO & Co-Founder of FunkkOFF!® Inc., to share her experiences taking risks on her path to entrepreneurship. She shares her journey creating the innovative brand, FunkkOFF!, her appearance on the TV show Shark Tank, and how we can navigate and learn from taking risks to embrace them…

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Are You Strong Enough to Share Your Vulnerabilities with Elaine Montilla 39:01

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In this conversation, Elaine Montilla shares her inspiring journey from a shy girl in the Dominican Republic to a successful CTO and advocate for women in tech. She discusses the importance of community support, overcoming challenges, and navigating microaggressions in the workplace. Elaine emphasizes the significance of authenticity, personal grow…

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Heart Transplant Survivor: I Thought It Was a Cough - It Was Heart Failure 1:30:01

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n this unforgettable episode of Almost Got It, we sit down with Trent Rankin — a U.S. Army Ranger, Apple engineer, and heart transplant survivor — to uncover the story of how a seemingly harmless cough turned out to be a deadly sign of heart failure. From growing up in Alabama to enduring Ranger School, landing a role at Apple, and then suddenly wa…

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Former Google Employee Turned Comedian: "Comedy Helped Me Survive Tech Burnout" 1:36:36

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In this episode of Almost Got It, we dive deep with Will Rocklin — former Google & YouTube Product Manager turned comedian, screenwriter and still product manager — about the chaos, comedy, and clarity of navigating a midlife career reinvention. Follow the hosts and guest: Dilan: https://x.com/dilan Ben: https://x.com/realbentauber William: https:/…

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WPATH and Gender Affirming Surgery with Dr Loren Schechter 34:47

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Come join us in this episode with Dr. Loren Schechter, one of the United States’ foremost experts in gender-affirming surgery and the President-Elect of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health). With over 20 years of experience performing some 150–200 surgeries annually, Dr. Schechter is not short on insights into the evolving …

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Sleep Health with Dr. Kimberly Lemke 51:29

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We welcome Dr. Kimberly Lemke to discuss her groundbreaking efforts to enhance sleep quality through her DRIFT method. Poor sleep is everywhere, affecting people in our own families and circles even if we are not experiencing it ourselves. Dr. Lemke shares with us practical tips and tools that we can use everyday to improve the quality of our sleep…

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Tulpas, Starship, and the Death of Faith 1:23:04

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This week, we dive into tulpas, AI's emotional future, the Starship launch, and why asking why might be the most radical thing you can do. From ancient Buddhist wisdom to Google’s AI breakthroughs – this one gets deep. Follow Dilan: https://x.com/dilan Follow Ben: https://x.com/realbentauber Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – What is a tulpa? The st…

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Cognitive Scientist Reveals the Hidden Truth About Your Mind 1:50:14

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In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Schooler—top 100 cognitive scientist, consciousness researcher, and OG mind explorer—to unpack one of the most provocative theories of self-awareness: Nested Observer Windows. What if your mind isn’t a single stream of thought… but a mosaic of smaller minds, each with its own experience? We go deep on why …

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Rosebud, AI Therapy & the Religion of the Future? 1:30:30

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In this episode: Sean Dadashi, the founder of the mental health AI app Rosebud, joins us to unpack the collapse of traditional therapy—and why LLMs might become your next therapist. We dive into how childhood trauma, spiritual epiphanies, and ancient Buddhist practices shaped Sean’s journey… and how AI is now helping people do the inner work that h…

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Delivering Aesthetics with Dr Oli Curwen 58:11

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Injectable treatments are a quick and easy alternative to more invasive surgery to adjust your facial aesthetics to better match your gender. But, as you’ll learn in this episode of The Joy Tuck Club, there are aspects to injectables that also make them first-class participants in any gender-affirming care plan. They can, in some cases, replace FFS…

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How Connected Are You? The Mindset and Mastery of Networking with Nancie McDonnell Ruder 59:23

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Networking is an integral part of our lives, both professional and personal. I welcome back Nancie McDonnell Ruder, an extraordinary business woman from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networking and connecting with others. We discuss how we can cultivate the best mindset and what tactical tips, inspiration and perspectives can we l…

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How To Find Your Path One Stop At A Time with Russell Edmond 55:16

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In this conversation, Russell L. Edmond shares his journey from a small desert town in California to becoming a prominent figure in the hospitality industry. He discusses the influence of his upbringing, the lessons learned from sports, and the twists and turns of his career, including his experiences as a general manager and his transition to entr…

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Estrogen, Enlightenment & AI Doctors: Are Humans Becoming Obsolete? 1:22:17

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In this episode: Dylan’s estrogen levels spike out of nowhere, so he turns to GPT-4.5 for medical advice. Shockingly, it works better than any doctor he’s ever had. Is this the future of healthcare? We dive into how body fat messes with your hormones, why GPT might be the best primary care physician on the planet, and what happens when AI outperfor…

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AGI, Sex Robots, and the Death of Human Connection? 1:19:51

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In this episode: the new OpenAI O3 model just hit a 136 IQ - genius territory. Is this the moment we crossed into AGI? We explore what it really means for AI to be "smarter" than most humans, why sex robots are getting scarily good at emotional manipulation, and whether AI relationships could replace human connection entirely. Follow Dilan: https:/…

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FTM Top Surgery with Dr Ioannis Ntanos 53:20

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Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers Some walls are fortresses. Each week, new rules, new restrictions, new barriers that make them higher and harder to climb. Some walls need a hero—someone to shatter their faulty logic and malign rigidity. In this episode of The Joy Tuck Club we have a chat with exactly that kind of person. Dr. Ioannis Ntanos is a…

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Vulnerability as a Skillset with Ejieme Eromosele 31:42

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This week we are joined by Ejieme Eromosele, an award-winning Customer Experience and Success Executive, with two decades of experience building high-impact customer programs. She has led CX strategies for Fortune 500 companies and early to mid-stage startups. Specializing in customer-led growth, Ejieme helps organizations drive business value by d…

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Brain-to-Voice Tech, Microplastic Brains & Resurrecting Musicians? 1:18:46

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In this episode we dive into a brain-computer interface that gives a paralyzed woman her voice back, the terrifying rise of microplastics in human brains, and a musician “resurrected” using lab-grown neurons. We also explore dolphin language models, uploading your mind, and the question: are humans still the most conscious beings on Earth? Follow D…

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Transpiration Special: Dani St James 53:58

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In this episode of The Joy Tuck Club we are joined by the delightfully dynamic Dani St James. This isn’t for the faint-hearted though. If you clutch your pearls at the occasional f-bomb, best get them ready. Calling in from her colourful studio in the seaside town of Margate, Dani shares a transition journey that traces a path from Wales (where tra…

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Reviving Extinct Wolves, AI’s Teenage Years, and Humanity’s Last Bet 1:16:29

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In today's episode we talk about, extinct species revived in real labs, AI predictions for 2027 and the ethical chaos of raising a conscious machine Follow Dilan: https://x.com/dilan Follow Ben: https://x.com/btaubster Listen to our podcast on your favorite podcast app: www.almostgotitpod.com 00:00 – Intro: Dire Wolves, Conscious AI & WTF Is Happen…

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The Path to Manhood: Balancing Career & Calling with Dane C. Hawkins 49:38

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In this conversation, Dane C. Hawkins shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Washington, D.C. to becoming a successful engineer and author. He discusses the impact of his upbringing, the importance of community, and how his experiences shaped his identity and aspirations. Dane reflects on his education at an HBCU, the challenges of bala…

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AI Schools, Cancer Cures, & The Death of Language Barriers 1:09:42

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What happens when you find out you have cancer at 20... and then live for over a decade believing it never went away? This week’s episode is a raw, unfiltered dive into the chaos and beauty of life in the age of AGI.Follow Dilan: https://x.com/dilanFollow Ben: https://x.com/btaubster Listen to our podcast on your favorite podcast app: www.almostgot…

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Top Surgery with Dr Giuseppe Di Taranto 58:44

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Not so long ago (narrator: it was just late last year), we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Giuseppe Di Taranto—a lively, passionate Italian surgeon now based in London. His fascination with microsurgery led him across continents to Asia, where he discovered a deep interest in the intricate challenges of gender-affirming care. Dr Di Taranto now …

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The First Artificial Heart, Memory-Transferring Organs, & The Science of Rebirth 1:10:53

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In this we dive into the mind-blowing world of artificial organs, near-death experiences, and the science-meets-mysticism rabbit hole of consciousness and rebirth. From synthetic hearts that go woosh to Buddhist views of memory transfer at death, this episode unpacks the future of humanity - one organ at a time. Follow Dilan: https://x.com/dilan Fo…

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Preserving Family History Through the Power of Storytelling with Jourdan Brunson 39:03

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Jourdan Brunson, founder of kinkofa, shares his journey as a genealogist and entrepreneur. He discusses his childhood curiosity and love for storytelling, his early career aspirations, and the pivotal moments that led him to start his own company. Jourdan emphasizes the importance of following your passion, finding the intersection between work and…

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The Birth of Warriors at Work - 5 Year Anniversary 31:04

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March 16, 2020. A moment in time when everything changed. The world almost stopped, uncertainty rose, and we were all forced to navigate uncharted territory. It was also the day I took a big leap into the unknown. I went live on Facebook, not knowing who would show up but knowing that leadership, resilience, and community were needed more than ever…

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Manus AI Review, BRP Molecule & Obesity, Estrogen PMS, & Teen AGI Risks 1:18:35

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Manus AI might be the most powerful AI product we’ve ever tested. In this episode, we break down how it builds full-fledged products in minutes. We also dive into AI’s role in drug discovery, including BRP, a newly found peptide that could eliminate obesity without side effects. Plus, we explore a bigger question: Are we on the verge of becoming go…