Best Reinforce Teaching And Learning Podcasts (2025)

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Autoformalization and Verifiable Superintelligence with Christian Szegedy - #745 1:11:48

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In this episode, Christian Szegedy, Chief Scientist at Morph Labs, joins us to discuss how the application of formal mathematics and reasoning enables the creation of more robust and safer AI systems. A pioneer behind concepts like the Inception architecture and adversarial examples, Christian now focuses on autoformalization—the AI-driven process …

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"Let's! — Because Discipleship Happens Together" 24:52

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Pastor KC McCauley kicks off our new season of small groups with a message that encourages us to pursue discipleship together. As we begin groups with a sermon series on Harvest's Vision (Upward, Inward, Outward), and then study Hebrews in the fall, this message considers Hebrews 10:19-25, focusing on the “let us” commands: let us draw near (upward…

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96. "Eat That Frog" 10:42

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Do you ever feel like your to-do list as a teacher is never-ending—and the hardest tasks keep hanging over your head? In this episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, Lisa Hollady shares how the productivity concept “Eat the Frog” can completely transform your teaching day. By tackling your most dreaded, time-consuming, or energy-draining task first, y…

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Episode 1| Introduction 16:34

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We’re back! Join Melanie Brown as she warmly welcomes you to a new season of small groups. In this episode, she shares encouraging best practices to help you start strong and make this year of Bible Study your best yet! Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 65: From Rock Bottom to Next Level with Alan Lazaros 40:19

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Multimodal AI Models on Apple Silicon with MLX with Prince Canuma - #744 1:10:20

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Today, we're joined by Prince Canuma, an ML engineer and open-source developer focused on optimizing AI inference on Apple Silicon devices. Prince shares his journey to becoming one of the most prolific contributors to Apple’s MLX ecosystem, having published over 1,000 models and libraries that make open, multimodal AI accessible and performant on …

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95. Your First Paraprofessional Meeting of the Year-What to Cover and Why 12:44

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Starting the year strong with your paraprofessionals can make or break your classroom flow. In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa walks you through exactly what to cover in your very first paraprofessional meeting of the school year. From setting clear roles and responsibilities to building rapport, reviewing systems, and creating a commu…

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Episode 64: From Battlefield to Civilian Life: A Ranger's Journey with Chris Brewer 41:29

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Genie 3: A New Frontier for World Models with Jack Parker-Holder and Shlomi Fruchter - #743 1:01:01

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Today, we're joined by Jack Parker-Holder and Shlomi Fruchter, researchers at Google DeepMind, to discuss the recent release of Genie 3, a model capable of generating “playable” virtual worlds. We dig into the evolution of the Genie project and review the current model’s scaled-up capabilities, including creating real-time, interactive, and high-re…

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Episode 63: Forging Resilience: From Roughneck to Health Tech Innovator with Luke Hartlust 40:11

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Send us a text Welcome my sponsor Luke Hartlust shares his journey from working in Australian mines to founding MNLY, a men's precision health company that uses at-home diagnostics and AI to create personalized health solutions for men. • From troublemaker to diamond driller - Luke's early years in Australia working one of the "worst jobs in the wo…

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94. Teaching: The Most Difficult Profession in the World 15:04

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Teaching is more than a career—it’s a calling. But let’s be honest: it’s also the hardest profession in the world. In this episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, Lisa Hollady dives into why teaching is so uniquely challenging—and why so many educators feel exhausted, underpaid, and undervalued. From wearing a dozen hats every day to spending our own …

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Episode 62: Turning Grief into Limitless Growth: Bethany Shelton's Journey After Loss 45:18

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Send us a text Bethany Shelton shares her extraordinary journey from childhood medication to profound spiritual awakening after the tragic loss of her only son, Cavan, in a car accident. Her experience reveals how grief can transform into growth when we remain open to receiving signs and messages from beyond the physical realm. • Diagnosed with ADD…

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Closing the Loop Between AI Training and Inference with Lin Qiao - #742 1:01:11

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In this episode, we're joined by Lin Qiao, CEO and co-founder of Fireworks AI. Drawing on key lessons from her time building PyTorch, Lin shares her perspective on the modern generative AI development lifecycle. She explains why aligning training and inference systems is essential for creating a seamless, fast-moving production pipeline, preventing…

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Episode 61: When Your Teen Has Autism: A Conversation That Matters with Dr. Kristen Williamson 51:22

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Send us a text Dr. Kristen Williamson shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic professional and offers insights for parents raising neurodivergent children. Her personal experiences reveal how understanding neurodiversity can transform shame into self-acceptance and help families navigate the challenges of raising teens on the spectrum. • Di…

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93. Real-Life Reinforcement: Using What Works at Home and in the Classroom 13:05

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In this episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, host Lisa Hollady breaks down the difference between positive reinforcement and bribery—and why that difference matters more than you think. With real-life examples from her own summer adventures (think grocery store trips, beach day prep, and chore battles), Lisa brings this strategy to life in a relata…

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Episode 60: Why do we try to conform when being ourselves feels so much better? with Eric Gee 48:02

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Decoding Dog Zoomies: The Science Behind Your Pet's Frenzied Energy Bursts 38:14

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Text Me Your Questions Support the show If you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website. Go here for Free Dog Training ArticlesBy Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP is a World Renowned Dog Behaviorist, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and a Fear Free Certified Professional with over 36 years of experience with the most difficult

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Episode 59: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck with Kevin Palmieri 46:36

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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92. How to Train Your Paras Before the First Day of School 12:25

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In this essential episode of Teach. Task Box. Inspire., Lisa Hollady dives into one of the most impactful—and often overlooked—steps in setting up your special education classroom: training your paraprofessionals. Lisa shares exactly what to teach your paras before school starts, from daily expectations to behavior supports, and how to build a stro…

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Student-Centric Learning with Dana Younes 56:58

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In this episode, Nancy Jenkins, a trust-based observation trainer, interviews Dana Younes, a first-year special education teacher at Bahrain Bayan School. Dana passionately discusses her teaching philosophy, emphasizing student autonomy, engagement, and personalized learning. She shares her comprehensive approach to understanding each student's nee…

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Episode 58: Life after learning the truth about your birth with Noah May 44:05

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Context Engineering for Productive AI Agents with Filip Kozera - #741 46:01

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In this episode, Filip Kozera, founder and CEO of Wordware, explains his approach to building agentic workflows where natural language serves as the new programming interface. Filip breaks down the architecture of these "background agents," explaining how they use a reflection loop and tool-calling to execute complex tasks. He discusses the current…

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91. Inclusion Isn’t Just a Place- How to Help Gen Ed Teachers Support Your Students 11:48

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In this heartfelt and practical episode of Teach. Task Box. Inspire., host Lisa Hollady shares what true inclusion looks like—not as a classroom placement, but as a mindset and daily practice. Speaking as both a special education teacher and the proud mom of her son Jacob, who has Down syndrome, Lisa explores how to equip general education teachers…

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A Principal's Perspective on Trust-Based Observations with Carrie Davis 34:29

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In this episode, the focus shifts from teachers to a principal's perspective on implementing trust-based observations (TBO). Host Craig interviews Carrie Davis, principal of Robertson Elementary in Yakima, Washington. Carrie discusses her journey from initial skepticism to a strong advocate of TBO, detailing how it transformed her relationships wit…

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Episode 57: Psychology, Talent Agency, and Finding Self-Worth After Years of Depression Dr. Bramante 50:20

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Infrastructure Scaling and Compound AI Systems with Jared Quincy Davis - #740 1:13:02

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In this episode, Jared Quincy Davis, founder and CEO at Foundry, introduces the concept of "compound AI systems," which allows users to create powerful, efficient applications by composing multiple, often diverse, AI models and services. We discuss how these "networks of networks" can push the Pareto frontier, delivering results that are simultaneo…

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Episode 56: What Connects Olympic Ski Jumping, Wall Street, and Healing War Veterans with Lyubim Kogan 53:46

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Send us a text Lyubim Kogan shares his remarkable journey from Soviet-era Ukraine to becoming an Olympic ski jumper, financial executive, and founder of Wings for Heroes, a non-profit that helps amputee veterans through paragliding experiences. His story reveals how personal challenges—including immigration with just the clothes on his back, homele…

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41. Removing barriers, changing lives with Krystian Liptrot (CEO of Life Changing Education) 42:56

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The education system is at breaking point. With unprecedented exclusion rates and 44,000 teachers leaving the profession last year alone, something has to change. Enter Krystian Liptrot, CEO of Life Changing Education (LCE), who's pioneering an approach so revolutionary it deserves your full attention. When host, Andy, visited LCE's facilities in N…

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90. IEPs-What to Read, Highlight, and ACT On Before Day One 12:45

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In this episode of Teach. Task Box. Inspire., Lisa Hollady breaks down exactly how to tackle student IEPs before the school year starts—without the overwhelm. Learn which parts of the IEP to focus on, what to highlight for planning, and what actions to take before Day One. Plus, Lisa shares how to create a powerful IEP-at-a-glance sheet that will s…

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Fostering Growth through Trust with Rose Picard 16:15

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In this bonus episode, Craig Randall engages in a post-podcast discussion with Rose Picard. They delve into the impact of different types of principal support and the value of trust-based observations in fostering professional growth among teachers. Rose shares personal experiences with different principals and how trust-based observations have sha…

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Episode 55: Bombs, Books, and Brain Rewiring with Cole Grace 47:47

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Send us a text Cole Grace shares his journey from combat veteran struggling with PTSD to mental wellness advocate, offering practical tools for managing mental health and improving quality of life through his book "Internal is Greater than External: Calming the Chaos Within." • Combat veteran who performed route clearance and IED disposal in Iraq •…

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Building Voice AI Agents That Don’t Suck with Kwindla Kramer - #739 1:13:02

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In this episode, Kwindla Kramer, co-founder and CEO of Daily and creator of the open source Pipecat framework, joins us to discuss the architecture and challenges of building real-time, production-ready conversational voice AI. Kwin breaks down the full stack for voice agents—from the models and APIs to the critical orchestration layer that manages…

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Episode 54: We all have a second act waiting to be discovered. Ron Kinschert 40:27

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Send us a text Ron Kinsherf's unexpected journey from a 30-year career in IT sales to becoming a children's book author at 63 proves it's never too late to discover your true calling. After reaching a breaking point with corporate stress, a simple conversation with his wife and an observation of his grandson playing led to a completely new creative…

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40. The complexities of reading... and what teachers can do to address them with Dr Megan Dixon 38:27

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What happens when students can decode words perfectly but can't comprehend what they're reading? Dr. Megan Dixon, a literacy expert who bridges the worlds of classroom teaching and cognitive research, unpacks this growing challenge facing schools today. The conversation dives into what Dixon calls the "elongation of the ability range" - the widenin…

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89. The First 10 Days of School – Inclusion vs. Self-Contained 13:14

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In this episode, Lisa Hollady breaks down exactly what to teach, practice, and model during the critical first 10 days of school—whether you’re in an inclusion setting or a self-contained classroom. From building routines to setting expectations, Lisa shares how to intentionally structure the start of the year to promote independence, reduce behavi…

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The Power of Positive Reinforcement with Xavier Juarez 33:55

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In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Xavier Juarez, a dedicated fifth-grade teacher from Robertson Elementary. Xavier shares his journey into teaching, highlights the importance of creating a positive classroom environment, and discusses strategies for behavior management and student engagement. This episode also explores the implementation of…

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Episode 53: Therapy, ADHD, and To-Do Lists: One Woman's Path to Flow with Emily Guerra 37:26

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Send us a text Emily Guerra, productivity life coach and founder of The Productivity Flow, shares her journey from struggling with undiagnosed ADHD to building a thriving coaching business that helps women, solopreneurs, and hybrid workers achieve work-life balance. • Growing up with divorced parents who prioritized her mental health by sending her…

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Distilling Transformers and Diffusion Models for Robust Edge Use Cases with Fatih Porikli - #738 1:00:29

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Today, we're joined by Fatih Porikli, senior director of technology at Qualcomm AI Research for an in-depth look at several of Qualcomm's accepted papers and demos featured at this year’s CVPR conference. We start with “DiMA: Distilling Multi-modal Large Language Models for Autonomous Driving,” an end-to-end autonomous driving system that incorpora…

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Episode 52: Liquid Courage to Real Courage: A Sobriety Success Story with Ron Reich and my Special Co-Host Lannette West 40:22

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Send us a text Ronald Reich shares his powerful 32-year sobriety journey, revealing how admitting he needed help transformed his life from rock bottom to becoming a successful keynote speaker with a fulfilling family life. • Growing up as the youngest sibling with low self-esteem and severe acne made social situations uncomfortable • Discovered alc…

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39. Disciplinary Literacy in Primary Settings with Shareen Wilkinson 35:41

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Could disciplinary literacy be the missing piece in primary education? Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as education advisor Shareen Wilkinson reveals how young learners can benefit from thinking, reading, and writing like subject specialists – years before secondary school. Most educators associate disciplinary literacy with secondary e…

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88. Planning Your Year Backward – What to Prep This Summer to Stay Sane All Year 12:48

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In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares how to flip your summer planning strategy and start with the end in mind. Instead of scrambling in September, learn what systems, visuals, routines, and materials you can prep now—even if you don’t have your student list yet. This episode is packed with practical tips that help you simplify, prioritize, and walk…

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Episode 51: Daddy Issues and Dating: Men and Women Relationships with MagsMindset! 1:25:15

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Send us a text Maggie Sandnes joins Brandon to share her journey from growing up in Norway to navigating the complexities of relationships and self-discovery. They explore how childhood trauma shapes adult decisions and discuss the fundamental differences in how men and women approach commitment. • Growing up in Norway with privilege but also exper…

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Innovative Techniques in Dyslexia Support with Rose Picard 28:14

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In this episode, Craig Randall talks with Rose Picard, a dedicated reading literacy specialist at the Briarwood School in Houston, Texas, about trust-based observations, individualized education plans, and effective classroom management for students with learning disabilities.By Craig Randall

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87. Inside the Teach. Task Box. Inspire. Membership 10:28

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In this behind-the-scenes episode, Lisa Hollady walks you through everything inside the Teach. Task Box. Inspire. Membership—and why it’s the go-to monthly resource for special education teachers looking for low-prep, high-impact support. Whether you're in a self-contained setting or pushing into gen ed classrooms, this episode unpacks how the memb…

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Episode 50: Len May Discusses The Science of Personalized Wellness is Transforming How We Approach Health 47:51

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Send us a text Len May shares his remarkable journey from being a homeless teenager to becoming a healthcare innovator focused on personalized wellness through genetic testing. His accidental discovery of cannabis as effective medicine for his ADD led to a lifelong exploration of the science behind personalized healthcare. • Born in Lithuania and d…

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38. How can secondary schools crack the reading nut? with Dr Laura Shapiro 39:18

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What if our understanding of reading development has been missing crucial elements? Dr Laura Shapiro, developmental psychologist and senior lecturer at Aston University in the UK, challenges conventional wisdom about literacy instruction and reading engagement in this thought-provoking conversation. Shapiro brings a refreshing perspective, explaini…

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Trust, Play, and Learning with Krystal Merriel 28:39

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In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Krystal Merriel, an inspiring pre-kindergarten teacher from Soap Lake, Washington. Krystal shares her journey from being a student in the same school district to becoming a teacher, discussing her passion for relationship-building, innovative teaching strategies, and classroom management techniques that mak…

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Episode 49: From Stutterer to CEO. Jim Tracy 10x Author and Going. 37:49

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Send us a text Jim Tracy shares his remarkable journey from being labeled "retarded" by nuns to becoming a successful CEO and influential workplace culture speaker, proving the American Dream is still achievable through resilience and determination. • Born in South Dakota, struggled with stuttering and "math dyslexia" as a child • Learned welding i…

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Intro to Daniel Study | Pastor KC 47:34

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In this episode, Pastor KC kicks off our summer series in the book of Daniel. Here he shares an overview of the book and how God calls his people to be faithful in culture. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Harvest Church

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Building the Internet of Agents with Vijoy Pandey - #737 56:13

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Today, we're joined by Vijoy Pandey, SVP and general manager at Outshift by Cisco to discuss a foundational challenge for the enterprise: how do we make specialized agents from different vendors collaborate effectively? As companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft all develop their own agentic systems, integrating them creates a complex, pr…