Best Bridges And Bytes Podcasts (2025)

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Bridge or Breach: unpacking TradFi/ DeFi collaboration risk 27:44

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This is the second instalment in in a two-part series. In episode 1, we discuss current examples of collaborations between traditional finance (TradFi) and digital natives (DeFi), and explore what the future likely holds. In episode 2, we unpack the potential risks that come from these collaborations, and then discuss ways to mitigate and address t…

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Connie Nam: Redefining Jewellery Through Experience & Community 22:45

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In this special live-recorded episode of FoundHER, we sit down with Connie Nam, the visionary behind global jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu, for an intimate fireside chat hosted at the London School of Economics. What began as a single idea during her time at London Business School has now grown into a community-driven brand with 32 stores across the…

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The Fertility Rewrite: Trauma-Informed Care, Tough Truths & Hope That Heals with Dr. Gabriela Rosa – Episode 417 56:28

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Infertility isn’t a failure, it’s a complex story your body is trying to tell, and you deserve someone who listens. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Gabriela Rosa. Gabriela is a renowned fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, and Harvard University awarded scholar, as well as a seasoned entrepreneur. She is the founder…

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Caught in the Crosswinds: Early development strategies that keep wind projects moving 24:47

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In this first episode of Ashurst’s Caught in the Crosswinds podcast series, disputes partner Michael Weatherley is joined by Siemens Gamesa’s Head of Legal for Offshore APAC, Igor Bylinin, and Ashurst energy partner Peter Grayson to unpack why capacity reservation agreements and early works agreements now sit at the heart of major offshore wind pro…

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Data centres – here today, here tomorrow: Water’s Evolving Role in Australia’s Data Centre Strategy 25:27

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In this episode of Ashurst’s Legal Outlook series on data centres, real estate partner Alexandra Peace speaks with Planning, Access and Environment partners Jane Hall (Melbourne) and Rebecca Dixon (Sydney) about why water is fast becoming as strategic as power for Australia’s data centre sector. They explore the current lack of an overarching natio…

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From Banks to Blocks: exploring TradFi/ DeFi collaboration 19:13

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In this first episode of a two-part series, Ashurst’s Simon Williams is joined by Thomas Hyun, Director of Cryptocurrency Compliance at Forensic Risk, to examine how collaborations between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi) are moving from proof‑of‑concept to business as usual. They discuss current partnership models, com…

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# 70 Sustainability: A Strategic Advantage, (Not Just a Cost), with Sathpal Singh and Jo Masraff 53:28

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It’s time that we reframe sustainability as a criterion for success, not just a checkbox on a regulatory report. And on today’s episode of Green IO, Gaël is joined by Jo Masraff and Sathpal Singh, two domain experts who demonstrate how changing our approach to sustainability can be a key difference maker for businesses across any industry. Jo and S…

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Clinicians Series: The Craft, Curiosity, & Courage Behind Resilience Skills Training with Andy Pierce – Episode 416 37:39

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Change one person, change a community, that’s the quiet power behind resilience training. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Andy Pierce, a Master Resilience Expert with a graduate degree in Performance Psychology and extensive experience helping people build mental strength and navigate adversity. Andy has trained elite Special Operation…

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BHT Bytes – The High Stakes of Sports Betting: Behind the Hype & the Harm – Episode 415 26:31

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If 87% of profits come from 5% of gamblers, the game isn’t fair. It’s engineered. In this episode of BHT Bytes, hosts Sharlee Dixon and Peter Fenger take a compelling look at the rapid rise of sports betting and how it’s transforming our culture. Everywhere we turn, our phones, TVs, social feeds, even college campuses, gambling has become woven int…

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Women in Tech: AI on the In-House Agenda 25:03

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AI on the In-House Agenda Rhiannon Webster is joined by Rebecca Seaman and Abby Kay, who are Legal Counsel in the Product and Technology Legal team at Sage. Rebecca and Abby talk through their career journeys that have taken them from literature and languages degrees to leading legal support on AI strategy at a global tech company. They share how t…

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How Love146 Fights Trafficking: Education, Prevention, and Survivor Healing with Erin Williamson – Episode 414 45:37

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Healing isn’t a rescue moment, it’s a long, supported journey. Survivors deserve time, safety, and people who show up. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Erin Williamson, the Chief Programs & Strategy Officer at Love146, a leading organization dedicated to preventing child trafficking and providing holistic, trauma-informed care for surv…

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Industrious Conversations - What employers need to know about flexible work requests 17:02

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In the final episode for 2025 in our Industrious Conversations series, Employment partners Talia Firth and Jane Harvey break down the wave of recent Fair Work Commission decisions on flexible work arrangements, and what they mean for Australian employers navigating changing work patterns. They explain the strict technical rules under the Fair Work …

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Inside MentalHappy: Building Safe, Human-Centered Support Communities with Tamar Blue – Episode 413 43:55

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Safe communities scale care: when people feel protected, they finally feel seen. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Tamar Blue, Founder and CEO of MentalHappy, a pioneering health tech platform that brings peer-led emotional support to people from all walks of life. Tamar began her career in staffing and co-founded a successful HR tech co…

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#69 Big Tech carbon emissions by the millions with Cathleen Berger 52:48

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They say that numbers don’t lie… but what if we are looking at the wrong numbers to begin with? On today’s episode of Green IO, Gaël is joined by Cathleen Berger who is here to help us decipher why accurate emissions reporting is so crucial, and why Big Tech continues to make big mistakes when it comes to the figures they release. Because as the fo…

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ACT for Real Life: Helping Kids Navigate Big Feelings & Social Storms with Melissa Connor-Santos, MA, BCBA – Episode 412 59:01

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Teaching social skills isn’t just about steps, it’s about helping kids understand why connection matters and how to cope when things don’t go as planned. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Melissa Connor-Santos, MA, BCBA, Founder and CEO of Oceanview Behavior Solutions and a nationally recognized expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)…

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Deriving Mindfulness: The Open-Source Future of Mindfulness with Mo Edjlali – Episode 411 48:35

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Comfort numbs us. Connection heals us. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Mo Edjlali, founder and CEO of Mindful Leader, the world’s largest provider of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training. A former computer engineer with a career that began at NASA and in the tech world, Mo turned to mindfulness after a startup collapse fo…

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Helen Sampson: Turning Stress into a Superpower 53:54

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In this episode of FoundHer, Helen Sampson, founder of Encouple®, shares her journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of mindset shifts, overcoming doubt, and the concept of Mesotrauma®. She discusses how stress can be reframed as a superpower and offers valuable advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs, highl…

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If You Can Breathe, You Can Begin: Grief-Informed Yoga & Somatic Wisdom with Amy Picket-Williams, LCSW – Episode 410 39:04

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Grief doesn’t shrink, we grow around it. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Amy Pickett-Williams, LCSW, a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in grief, trauma, and somatic therapy. She is the founder of LIGHT (Love In Grief, Held Together), a movement rooted in collective care, accessible healing, and t…

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#68 A dive into every GenAI rabbit hole with Wilco Burggraaf and Mark Butcher 1:18:23

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Over the last 3 months, several studies were published about GenAI and its environmental footprint. The most famous are Mistral AI’s life cycle analysis and Google’s study on Gemini. The opportunity and the conclusions of the Gemini prompt study were heavily debated in the Green IT field, including by two of the most respected thought leaders: Mark…

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Mark Florman: Building Businesses That Serve 1:07:43

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This conversation is a masterclass in building enduring companies that not only succeed financially but also serve a greater purpose. Mark shares his personal playbook on the art of winning trust, the strategy of raising “synthetic capital,” the nuances of negotiating with regulators, and the importance of measuring a company's total impact beyond …

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BHT Bytes – Bridging the Gaps in Recovery: The Role of Peer Support Specialists – Episode 409 29:51

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In this episode of BHT Bytes, hosts Peter Fenger and Sharlee Dixon dive into the world of peer recovery specialists, the unsung heroes of addiction and mental health recovery. These are people who’ve lived through substance use challenges themselves or supported loved ones through them, and now use that experience to guide others toward healing and…

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Small Moves, Big Life: Reclaiming Energy, Joy, and Control with Andrea Leigh Rogers – Episode 408 40:56

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Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s about creating habits that feel good, fit your rhythm, and truly stick. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Andrea Leigh Rogers, wellness entrepreneur, celebrity trainer, and creator of the global fitness phenomenon Xtend, a dynamic blend of Pilates, ballet, and cardio. Andrea’s uplifting approach and…

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World@Work: AI in the Workplace: some practical challenges 24:58

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We are pleased to share our latest World@Work global employment podcast on some practical challenges relating to the rapid rise of AI in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss several nations’ contrasting approaches to the regulation of AI. In particular, we shine a light on practical challenges for employers, including how they use AI in recru…

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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Empowering Parents, Transforming Families with Dr. Alisa Bahl– Episode 407 44:13

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One coached moment can transform a lifetime of connection. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Alisa Bahl, a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia. Dr. Bahl specializes in child and adolescent psychology and works within UVA Children’s Hospital and UVA Medical Cente…

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#67 Can we be optimistic about AI sustainability? With Iuna Tsyrulneva 44:07

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The potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on our worsening climate crisis is certainly a hot topic, pardon the pun. Fortunately, we have an expert on today’s show to help us make sense of it all. Iuna Tsyrulneva is one of the leading voices in AI and sustainability. Well versed on both topics, Iuna holds a PhD in materials science, and works …

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Hormona: Bridging the Gender Health Gap through AI and Empathy 39:54

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Episode #1 FoundHER – Jasmine Tagesson (Hormona) Guest: Jasmine Tagesson, Co-founder & CEO of Hormona Interviewer: Our wonderful collaborators from Women in Entrepreneurs at LSE Guest Introduction Jasmine Tagesson is the co-founder and CEO of Hormona, a femtech startup revolutionizing women's hormone health with AI-driven at-home urine testing. Wit…

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Data centres – here today, here tomorrow: France’s billion dollar bet on AI 31:18

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France has ambitions to become Europe’s AI superpower, leveraging its highly decarbonised electricity grid and government backing to attract billions in data centre investment. In this episode, we explore the market in detail and flag up the issues that investors need to know. Ashurst’s Ruth Harris is joined by a panel of Paris and London colleague…

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Beyond Neurofeedback: Redefining Brain Optimization with Dr. Amy Albright – Episode 406 48:40

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In every neurofeedback session, the brain rediscovers its own intelligence. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Amy Albright, CEO and Head Facilitator at Holon, where science meets spirit to unlock the brain’s fullest potential. With over two decades of experience transforming lives and guiding organizations toward exponential growth,…

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Takeover Talks: Should I Stay or Should I Go 26:45

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After a run of firm offers in early Summer, the UK public M&A market softened in Q3. Alongside this there was a noticeable increase in lapsed or withdrawn bids. In the latest podcast, the duo unpicks the reasons behind this and whether there has been any fundamental shift in the Panel's approach to conditionality. The episode is intended to sit alo…

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From Blame to Curiosity: Healing Trust After Betrayal with Dr. Jeanne Michele– Episode 405 42:00

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Curiosity is the antidote to blame. When we replace “Why did you do that?” with “What was going on inside you?”, we open the door to understanding instead of shutting it with judgment. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Jeanne Michele, a trailblazer in personal development who blends over two decades of experience in teaching, modern…

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#66 Data Centers and Water in the US: a Complex Story with Mohammad Islam and Shaolei Ren 1:01:24

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“We're living under a water stressed world. Maybe not today, but a certain time of the year.” This new reality stated by Dr Shaolei Ren questions both the resiliency and the water footprint of the data center industry. In this episode we bring an academic perspective on these questions with two of the most renowned experts in the field, Dr Shaolei …

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The Five Pillars of Resilience: How iBounceUp Equips At-Risk Communities with Andy Pierce – Episode 404 44:22

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Ashurst Data Bytes 6: The ICO's new investigatory remit under the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 18:14

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Industrious Conversations: Managing employee social media influencers 17:04

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In this episode, we lift the lid on a fascinating and fast-changing employment issue: the rise of online creators and social media influencers within the workforce, and the legal challenges this presents for employers. Ashurst partners Trent Sebbens and Rebecca Cope explore the rise of online influencers within the workforce—and what this means for…

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The Five S's of Safety: Empowering Women Through Intentional Psychedelic Exploration with Linden Schaffer – Episode 403 46:48

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Psychedelics offer a fresh snowfall over old patterns, but only you can decide how to sled down the mountain. Education and community are essential guides for that journey. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon speaks with Linden Schaffer, an award-winning wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and expert with over 20 years of experience in the w…

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#65 Green IO London 2025 special episode in collaboration with Architect Tomorrow 26:18

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Today, we don’t have 1 or 2 guests but 10! In partnership with the YouTube channel Architect Tomorrow, we are glad to share with you snippets and interviews of the speakers who made the latest Green IO Conference in London a huge success last week. The audio quality has improved since last year but is still perfectible. Except for this, I hope you’…

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Clinicians Series: How Recovery Coaches Foster Healing & Hope with Dr. Traci Sweet & Emilee Beck – Episode 402 41:08

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Coaches don’t pave the road to recovery; they walk beside you, helping you rediscover purpose, strength, and resilience. In this episode, host Peter Fenger speaks with Dr. Traci Sweet and Emilee Beck of Holon Health. Traci, Co-Founder and COO, brings over 30 years of experience pioneering innovative approaches in behavioral health and substance use…

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Ashurst Data Bytes 5: How the UK's Data (Use and Access) Act Digital ID provisions could revolutionise our lives 19:45

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In the penultimate episode of this season of Data Bytes, we look at how digital identity provisions will reshape the world as we know it. Physical ID cards may soon be a thing of the past, and that could have huge implications for society and businesses. Host Rhiannon Webster is joined by Ashurst colleague Fiona Ghosh to explain how digital IDs are…

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From Crisis to Community: Cityblock’s Bold New Model for Behavioral Health with Ruby Mehta – Episode 401 35:35

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Community Health Partners bridge the gap between the healthcare system and the people it too often leaves behind. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon speaks with Ruby Mehta, Head of Behavioral Health at Cityblock. Ruby’s journey from investment banker to clinical social worker gives her a rare blend of financial acumen and clinical expertise. She b…

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#64 Why we hate recycling with Elaine Brown and Ross Cockburn 55:42

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Elaine and Ross hate recycling. Both know first hand about our computers’ and smartphones’ life. About the wasted opportunities to better use the precious resources into it. Elaine Brown is the CEO of the Edinburgh Remakery who refurbished 295 laptops last year. She’s also a keen expert on the right to repair issues. Ross Cockburn is the Trustee of…

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BHT Bytes – 400 Episodes of Growth: A Celebration of Change & Community – Episode 400 30:42

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Helping people help people has always been at the heart of what we do, and reaching 400 episodes is only possible because of you, our listeners. In this milestone episode of BHT Bytes, host Peter Fenger and co-host Sharlee Dixon pause to reflect on the journey so far: where we began, how the show has evolved, and the memories that have shaped us al…

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Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy & the Path to Emotional Freedom with Judi Vitale – Episode 399 51:41

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Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy gives the inner child a chance to finally be heard and healed. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon sits down with Judi Vitale, a writer, speaker, and empowerment coach with more than 30 years of experience helping people discover their inner strength and live authentically. Judi’s horoscopes have been featured in Marie C…

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#63.b AI & Energy Efficiency: just follow the money? with Anne Currie 35:38

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Anne Currie is the co-author of the acclaimed O’Reilly book “Building Green Software”, a pillar of the GSF, a veteran in the Cloud Industry and also a SF novelist with her series of panopticon books. Preparing her forthcoming keynote at Green IO London, she went all the way down into the rabbit hole of AI and energy efficiency. She investigated fro…

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Bio Bytes 44: AI to Bridge Biology and Medicine with Dr. Nima Aghaeepour 37:12

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Dr. Nima Aghaeepour, Professor at Stanford University, discusses the nuances of working with clinical data, ways predictive models can add value to physicians and drive behavioral change, and the process of spinning scientific ideas out into startups.

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Quiet Rooms, Strong Bonds: Healing Substance-Exposed Infants & Their Families with Tara Sundem – Episode 398 47:00

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Healing babies begins with healing families. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon welcomes Tara Sundem, Co-Founder of Hushabye Nursery and a nationally recognized advocate for neonatal wellness. With over 27 years in neonatal nursing—18 as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner—Tara has devoted her career to transforming care for substance-exposed infants an…

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Bio Bytes 43 [BenchtoBedside Series]: Pediatric Cardiology and AI with Dr. Son Duong 29:58

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In this episode of BenchtoBedside, Dr. Son Duong, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Heart Center and Icahn School of Medicine, discusses pediatric cardiology and the evolving role of AI within the speciality. He highlights how machine learning and AI tools can democratize …

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#63a AI & Energy Efficiency: why was DeepSeek a defining moment? with Anne Currie 41:45

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Anne Currie is the co-author of the acclaimed O’Reilly book “Building Green Software”, a pillar of the GSF, a veteran in the Cloud Industry and also a SF novelist with her series of panopticon books. Preparing her forthcoming keynote at Green IO London, she went all the way down into the rabbit hole of AI and energy efficiency. She investigated fro…

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The Art of Detachment: Shifting from Attachment to Aspiration with Bob Rosen – Episode 397 32:18

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True abundance begins when we stop chasing and start embracing who we already are. In this episode, host Peter Fenger sits down with Dr. Bob Rosen, a world-renowned psychologist, bestselling author, and expert in personal and organizational transformation. Bob holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and teaches at Georg…

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BHT Bytes – Beyond the Scale: Unpacking Diet Culture and the GLP-1 Era – Episode 396 20:03

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Wellness is more than weight, and health is more than numbers. In this episode of BHT Bytes, host Sharlee Dixon is joined by Peter Fenger to unpack the complex intersections of diet culture, body image, and mental health. From the rise of weight-loss fads in the ’80s and ’90s to the emergence of body positivity and fat visibility movements, we trac…

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Industrious Conversations: Managing redundancy processes in Australia in 2025 12:39

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Quantum leaps in technology, as well as rising cost pressures, are prompting many leaders to take a fresh look at how their organisations are structured and resourced. However, restructures and redeployment are notoriously tricky processes to manage well. In this episode, we reflect on lessons learned from the High Court’s recent Helensburgh Coal v…