Best Dr. Pelè Podcasts (2025)

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Listen Now: Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown is Back for S2! 12:11

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2d ago12:11

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We’re excited to let you know that Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown is back for another season! Every caregiving journey is unique, but the isolation, guilt, and exhaustion is universal. In Season 2, Yvette Nicole Brown dives back into the everyday realities of caregivers today, from Medicaid cuts that could upend millions of lives to caring for y…

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Introducing: Since You Asked 10:31

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This week we’re popping in your feed to tell you about a new show from Lemonada Media, Since You Asked. Who doesn’t need advice—and who doesn’t love giving advice? Since you asked, we’re happy to answer. Each week, two friends—Gretchen Rubin, a happiness researcher, and Lori Gottlieb, a therapist—tackle the daily problems of living with all of you.…

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Building a Practice with Purpose: Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell on Leadership, Social Media & Patient Care 31:36

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In this first episode of Season 7 of The Confidence Doc, Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, a board-certified plastic surgeon and practice owner, to talk about the realities of running a modern plastic surgery practice and the lessons learned along the way. Dr. DeLuca-Pytell shares her journey into…

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AI & the Fifth Domain of Warfare: A Talk with Eyal Balicer, Cybersecurity Innovator & Thought Leader 42:04

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By Michael Matias, CEO of Clarity and Forbes 30 Under 30 alumCybersecurity has entered a new domain—literally. As Eyal Balicer put it in our recent conversation: “Cyberspace is now the fifth domain of warfare.” But in this domain, the battleground isn’t just code. It’s control.Eyal brings a rare vantage point to the AI-cyber nexus—he’s held senior …

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Unlocking GRC Potential with AI: A Conversation with Yair Kuznitsov, CEO of Anecdotes 26:26

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By Michael Matias, CEO of Clarity and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum The intersection of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and artificial intelligence (AI) marks one of today’s most significant business transformations. In my recent conversation with Yair Kuznitsov, an expert in AI and GRC, it became clear that GRC’s role within enterprises has funda…

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Cybersecurity’s AI Moment: A Conversation with Ron Peled, Founder of Sola 1:00:05

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By Michael Matias, CEO of Clarity and Forbes 30 Under 30 alumWe’re not easing into the AI era—we’ve been thrown into it. That’s how Ron Peled, founder of Sola and former CISO at LivePerson, described the current moment: “The Big Bang already happened. Now we’re just trying to contain the blast.”Ron’s clarity around AI’s impact on cybersecurity is j…

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The New Identity Crisis: A Conversation with Avihay Nathan, SVP of AI at CyberArk 37:06

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In the age of AI agents, cybersecurity is shifting from focusing on identity to addressing agency. Autonomous agents, which act and reason like humans but operate at machine speed, are being created on the fly. Traditional identity management tools—like user directories and group policies—are ill-equipped to handle these ephemeral, unpredictable en…

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AI and the End of Alert Fatigue: A Conversation with Tsion (TJ) Gonen, Cybersecurity Expert 46:26

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By Michael Matias, CEO of Clarity and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum For decades, cybersecurity vendors have armed defenders with dashboards filled with red alerts. But they rarely delivered solutions. As Tsion (TJ) Gonen put it in our recent conversation: “97% of tools just showed you a red screen that said, basically, ‘you suck.’” No remediation. No act…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1164: Shirin Anlen: Building Trust in AI Media 21:55

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Shirin Anlen traces her path from interactive storytelling to safeguarding human‑rights evidence at WITNESS. She explains how today’s scale, personalization, and ease of manipulation fuel “reality apathy,” empowering leaders to dismiss inconvenient truths as “AI.” Beyond any single tool, she argues for equitable standards, privacy‑aware provenance,…

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Plastic Surgery, Confidence & Representation with Dr. Millicent Rovelo 31:49

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In this inspiring episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rednam sits down with Dr. Millicent Rovelo, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, to talk about the real impact of plastic surgery on confidence, identity, and representation. Dr. Rovelo shares her unique journey into medicine, the challenges she faced as a woman of color in the surgical fiel…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1163: Benjamin Corll: Human Risk in Cybersecurity 32:46

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With decades in cybersecurity, Benjamin Corll has seen threat landscapes evolve from simple antivirus battles to AI-driven social engineering. For Corll, every breach traces back to people—both as the strongest defense and the weakest link. In this conversation, he unpacks the persistence of ransomware and business email compromise, the rise of AI-…

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Beyond Beauty: Dr. Malphrus on Recovery, Confidence & Plastic Surgery Realities 29:31

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, host Dr. Rukmini Rednam welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Malphrus, a plastic surgery resident, for a candid conversation about the journey to becoming a plastic surgeon. Dr. Malphrus shares what drew her to plastic surgery, the lessons she’s learned in residency, and the unique challenges that come with balancing the te…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1162: Tal Hassner: Rethinking Deepfake Defense 41:56

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From disappearing people in videos in the late 1990s to shaping AI and vision systems at Intel, Tal Hassner, Chief Scientist for Computer Vision, has watched synthetic media evolve from lab curiosities to global challenges. In this conversation, he dismantles the idea that “is it fake?” is the central question for security. Instead, he lays out a t…

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Sensation-Preserving Mastectomy: Dr. Anne Peled’s Breakthrough 31:18

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Anne Peled—world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon, breast surgical oncologist, and breast cancer survivor—whose groundbreaking work is changing the future of breast reconstruction. One of the very few U.S. surgeons fully trained in both oncologic and reconstruct…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1161: Dr. Joshua Scarpino: Personalizing Security Culture 16:41

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From phishing tests to AI-driven impersonation scams, Joshua Scarpino has seen firsthand how the human element remains the most critical factor in cybersecurity. Drawing on his experience across organizations from NIST to Trust Engine, he explains why technology alone can’t safeguard an enterprise. Instead, effective defense comes from a culture wh…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1160: Ira Winkler: Awareness Is Not a Strategy 34:58

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How do you protect an organization when every link in the chain can—and will—fail? Ira Winkler, NSA veteran and author of You Can Stop Stupid, unpacks why human error isn’t the root of security breaches—it’s the visible tip of deeper systemic gaps. From smashing the myth of awareness-as-strategy to advocating for consequence-driven behavior change,…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1159: Daniel Flowe: Building Trust in Digital Identity 18:18

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What happens when your “meatspace” identity can no longer keep up with your digital life? Daniel Flowe, Head of Digital Identity at the London Stock Exchange Group, takes us inside the tectonic shift reshaping how we verify who we are online. From the flaws of content-based systems to the promise—and risks—of government-issued e-IDs, he unpacks wha…

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Motiva Implants: Innovation, Safety & the Future of Breast Aesthetics 31:21

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Juan Jose Chacón and Roberto de Mezerville of Establishment Labs—the innovative minds behind Motiva Implants. With over 2 million women worldwide having already received Motiva implants, the conversation dives into what sets them apart, why they’re only now FDA-approved in the…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1158: Beni Beeri Issembert: Who Am I in AI? 22:16

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Beni Beeri Issembert’s journey from aspiring philosopher to Head of AI Research and Ethics at Metaphysic is anything but linear. With a deep reverence for Nietzsche and an early curiosity about ethics in technology—long before it became a buzzword—Beni brings a rare perspective to synthetic media and AI. In this thought-provoking conversation, he e…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1157: Akis Papadopoulos: Verifying What’s Real 22:06

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Years before deepfakes hit the mainstream, Akis Papadopoulos was already sounding the alarm. From early GAN breakthroughs to today’s ultra-realistic, low-res media threats, he’s led research at the intersection of AI, media forensics, and public trust. In this episode, he explores why detection alone isn’t enough—and how explainability, user experi…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1156: Ilke Demir: Detecting Deepfakes by Heart 24:43

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Ilke Demir’s journey from computational geometry to combating deepfakes began with a question: what makes something truly human? At Intel’s Trusted Media team, she developed FakeCatcher, a tool that detects deepfakes using biological signals like heart rate. In this episode, she unpacks the technical, ethical, and social layers of media trust, expl…

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The Truth About Awake Labiaplasty with Dr. Karen Horton 30:50

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc Podcast, Dr. Rednam sits down with renowned San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Karen Horton to explore the evolving world of modern plastic surgery. From breast and body contouring to awake labiaplasties and the rise of patient transparency, Dr. Horton shares powerful insights from her 20-year journey in private…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1155: John Sohrawardi: Bridging AI and Humans in Deepfake Detection 30:14

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John shares his journey into deepfake detection, exploring the challenge of making AI explainable and trustworthy for users like journalists and law enforcement. He dives into the complexities of interpreting AI results, the limits of current tools, and why human insight remains vital. His work bridges cutting-edge technology with real-world unders…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1154: Shuky Peleg: Beyond the Last Defense 21:11

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Shuky Peleg reflects on decades in cybersecurity, from mainframes to AI-driven threats. He explains why employees shouldn’t be the last defense line and explores evolving social engineering tactics. Shuky highlights the growing role of automation, risk scoring, and the need for continuous vigilance in a rapidly changing threat landscape.…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1153: Assi Ungar: Secure Humans, Not Systems 35:24

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Assi Ungar shares how a career that began with WordPerfect support evolved into leading global cybersecurity at scale. He reflects on why trusting nothing is now a safety measure, why process beats panic, and how empathy—not fear—is the CISO’s strongest tool. He also explores AI’s double-edged role in modern security and why protecting personal spa…

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The New Era of Facial Surgery: Deep Plane Facelifts, Natural Results & Aging Trends 31:05

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc Podcast, Dr. Rednam sits down with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Patrick Davis to unpack the latest trends shaping the future of aesthetic medicine. From the rise of younger patients seeking facelifts to the controversial topic of "Ozempic face," they explore how artistry, advanced techniques, and re…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1152: Ori Eisen: Identity‑First Defense 1:02:53

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Fraud‑investigator‑turned‑entrepreneur Ori Eisen revives the 1990s “nobody knows you’re a dog” cartoon to show how today’s Gen‑AI deepfakes make that joke a board‑level risk. Tracing his path from inventing device‑fingerprinting to launching insured, passwordless logins, he argues identity—not credentials—is the internet’s final perimeter, urging e…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1151: Dr. Nima Schei: Bio‑Inspired AI Trust 39:40

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MD‑turned‑neuroscientist Nima Schei shares how modeling the brain’s limbic system led him from crab‑neuron labs to Guacamole ID—lightweight, continuous desktop authentication—while devising guardrails against deepfakes and MFA fatigue. His bio‑inspired algorithms suggest emotional intelligence in machines can raise trust, cut compute, and free team…

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Migraine Surgery: The Pain You Didn’t Know Had a Cure 24:46

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, board-certified Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam welcomes Dr. Ahmed Nasser, a New Jersey-based board-certified plastic surgeon known for his unique reconstructive focus — especially in migraine surgery and nerve decompression. Dr. Nasir shares how a life-changing encounter during residency led him do…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1150: Lucas Hu – Building a Swiss Cheese Security Stack 21:42

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When Lucas Hu witnessed a deepfake breach his firm’s defenses, he recognized the limits of traditional tooling. Leveraging a decade of ML research and hands-on cybersecurity experience, he pioneered a “Swiss cheese” model—layering email, domain, and behavioral signals—to outsmart evolving phishing and deepfake attacks.…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1149: Joshua Crumbaugh - Cognitive Biases: Security’s Edge 41:31

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After witnessing a high-stakes breach test turn real, Joshua Crumbaugh shifted from underground hacking roots into marketing strategy, then combined both to pioneer ethical social engineering. At Phish Firewall, he applies behavioral science and AI-powered micro-simulations to train employees in role-specific threat responses and foster a culture o…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1148: Ofer Friedman: ID Defense Evolves 29:32

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As deepfakes evolve at breakneck speed, Ofer Friedman sounds the alarm on how our senses and even biometric verification, can no longer be trusted. He reveals how fraudsters bypass security not by hacking systems, but by impersonating humans in real-time. From the rise of fraud-as-a-service to the failure of traditional AI defenses, Ofer unpacks a …

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No more PKK but is Turkey still a democracy? with Dr. Howard Eissenstat 35:09

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Is the Kurdistan Workers Party's (PKK) disbandment a turning point or just political theater? And what does it reveal about the state of democracy in Erdoğan’s Turkey? In this two-part episode, Hammi speaks with Dr. Howard Eissenstat, Associate Professor of Middle East History and expert on Turkish politics, to unpack two critical developments: the…

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Miko Peled--“What Gaza Needs Now Isn’t Humanitarian Aid. It’s Liberation.” 26:39

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In this episode of Let’s Just Talk with Hammi, Israeli-born author and human rights activist Miko Peled joins the show to confront Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza and the political project behind it. We discuss the Israeli government’s explicit goal of ethnic cleansing, the failures of the international community, and the role of Western media in …

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Scott Horton | On U.S.--Israeli War on Iran--"there is no legitimate case for war" 55:44

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Can Israel Strike Iran Alone? Scott Horton on Trump’s Foreign Policy. Is Trump dragging the U.S. closer to a war with Iran or holding the line? In this episode of Let’s Just Talk with Hammi, we mark more than 100 days into Donald Trump’s second term by zeroing in on rising tensions with Iran and Israel’s push for U.S. action. Veteran foreign policy…

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U.S.—China Trade War: Predicting The Future of The US Economy—With Mark Blyth 31:07

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Donald Trump is more than 100 days into his second term, and the U.S.-China trade war is still on-going. In this episode of Let’s Just Talk, host Hammi is joined by Brown University political economist Dr. Mark Blyth to break down the high-stakes economic clash—examining the fallout from Trump’s sweeping tariffs, rising inflation, and what it all m…

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Healing After Bariatric Surgery: Mental Health, Body Image & Support with Therapist Iliana Torres 20:43

3M ago20:43

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with licensed mental health counselor Iliana Torres, founder of IBT Counseling in Florida. Iliana specializes in helping bariatric surgery patients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges before and after surgery. As both a therapist and a bariat…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1146: The Real Threat of Deepfakes - Anthony Sahakian on What Enterprises Must Know 26:21

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Anthony Sahakian’s journey into deepfake detection began before the world even had a name for it. From navigating misinformation in authoritarian regimes to pioneering AI-driven solutions for enterprises, he shares hard-earned lessons on the limits of technology, the power of cognitive bias, and why the fight against digital deception starts with h…

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The Human Zero Day Series | Ep1147: Revolutionizing Cyber Risk: The CACR Method with Mario Procopio 35:43

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Cyber threats evolve constantly, but most organizations still rely on static, outdated risk assessments that leave them vulnerable. Mario Procopio challenges this mindset with CACR—Continuous Assessment, Continuous Remediation—a methodology inspired by agile DevOps principles that enables real-time risk visibility, adaptive security strategies, and…

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Fighting for Patients: Dr. Billington on Insurance Reform & Health Policy in Plastic Surgery 31:37

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, board-certified Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Alicia Billington, a reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeon based in Florida, to discuss the powerful intersection of surgery, advocacy, and health policy. Dr. Billington shares her journey from engineering to medicine, her col…

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AI-Powered Crisis Management: Transforming Cybersecurity Responses with Nimrod Kozlovski 35:10

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Cybersecurity breaches are unavoidable, making resilience and effective response critical for businesses. My conversation with Nimrod Kozlovski, co-founder of Cytactic, highlighted how AI can transform crisis management. Kozlovski, an expert in guiding Fortune 500 companies through cyber incidents, observed significant chaos during crises despite n…

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Mastering the Jawline: Dr. Benjamin Caughlin on AI, Aesthetics, and the Future of Facial Plastic Surgery 31:29

3M ago31:29

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In the Season 6 premiere of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam welcomes Dr. Benjamin Caughlin, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon known as “Dr. C” and the go-to jawline expert behind Many Faces of Chicago. With a sharp focus on aesthetic precision, Dr. C shares how he built a thriving, hyper-specialized practice by doing over 350 jawlines…

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Ep1145 | Alan Cahn: Design Your Next Era 1:06:06

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At 64, Alan Cahn reframed his life with a purpose: to help people live with full hearts and enlightened minds. From a challenging childhood and early countercultural days to 32 years designing transformative experiences at Landmark, Alan’s path is grounded in deep personal work. In this episode, he reflects on the power of presence, the myth of bei…

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Ep1144: Yossi Matias: Scaling AI for Impact 22:01

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What happens when cutting-edge AI research meets real-world urgency? Yossi Matias reflects on decades at the forefront of innovation—from early machine learning to deploying life-saving healthcare tools and advancing AI agents that accelerate scientific discovery. Through stories of rapid transformation, he reveals how research, curiosity, and resp…

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Inside Bariatric Surgery: Dr. Eric Smith on Weight Loss, AI in the OR, and Changing the Narrative I Season 5 Finale 30:52

4M ago30:52

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In the Season 5 finale of The Confidence Doc, Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam sits down with Dr. Eric Smith, a board-certified general, bariatric, and robotic surgeon, to explore the world of weight loss surgery. Dr. Smith shares how his surgical journey began, from performing open bariatric procedures to mas…

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Dr. Kristy Hamilton on Deep Plane Facelifts, Motiva Implants, and Breast Augmentation in Houston 31:30

4M ago31:30

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam sits down with Dr. Kristy Hamilton, a Houston-based board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Hamilton shares her journey into plastic surgery, beginning with a childhood injury that introduced her to the field. She explains the concept of preservation breast augmentatio…

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Securing the AI-Driven World: A Conversation with Daniel Shechter, CEO of Miggo Security 45:12

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Cybersecurity is no longer just about preventing breaches—it’s now about enabling innovation securely in a fast-moving, AI-powered world. As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everything from microservices to digital platforms, cybersecurity needs a major mindset shift. Daniel Shechter, CEO of Miggo Security, cybersecurity leader at 8200, …

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"AI Creates New Threats, but Also Unlocks Solutions We Never Had Before.", a Talk With Maor Saubron 36:00

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In a world where cybersecurity threats evolve faster than our defenses, AI-driven risks are becoming the frontline challenge for enterprises. To gain deeper insights into this rapidly shifting landscape, I spoke with Maor Saubron, Head of Corporate Security at Amdocs, whose decades-long journey through cybersecurity offers an unparalleled view into…

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Protecting Patients and Reinventing Careers: Whitney Ray Di Bona’s Path from Law to Wellness 28:14

4M ago28:14

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In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam sits down with Whitney Ray Di Bona, a former personal injury lawyer turned holistic health coach. Whitney shares her experience representing clients affected by mesothelioma from cosmetic products and botched plastic surgery, highlighting the risks of choosing unlicensed providers or …