Best Evidence Based Systems Modelling Podcasts (2025)

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Progressive Overload (Plus the Protein Giveaway Winner) | Bonus 4:30

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Register FREE for today's live workshop on Progressive Overload by joining Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU). Get your first 2 weeks free, including today's free training, this month's challenge, and all the other goodies to help you lose fat, build muscle, and build your ideal physique: http://witsandweights.com/physique We're announcing t…

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99 - Challenging Grading as a System: Labor-Based Grading in Rhetoric and Composition, An Interview with Asao Inoue 1:03:46

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In this episode, Sharona and Bosley sit down with Dr. Asao Inoue, the opening keynote speaker of the 2025 Grading Conference, to discuss his use of Labor-Based Grading in the teaching of writing. Exploring everything from negotiating a grading contract with students to intentionally discussing creating a culture of compassion in the classroom, this…

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#565: How Zinc Insufficiency Impacts Inflammation, Immunity & Aging – Prof. Emily Ho 44:28

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Zinc is an essential micronutrient that often flies under the radar, despite being vital for hundreds of enzymes and transcription factors involved in immunity, antioxidant defense, and DNA repair. A surprisingly large segment of the population may not get enough – an estimated 10% of U.S. individuals consume less than half the recommended zinc int…

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"I gained 30 lbs — because I finally let myself grow.” 42:42

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Today’s guest is Justin Maller — a world-class digital artist and tech founder based in New York. At 41, Justin just completed his first real bulk after years of hovering in maintenance and making no real physique progress. We talk about what finally pushed him to commit, how he gained 30 pounds and made the biggest strength gains of his life, and …

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Dr. Anoop Kumar: Re-Building a Health System Focused on the Whole Person. Re-Branding Men's Health. Longevity and Healthspan. 1:01:49

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Dr. Anoop Kumar communicates a new vision of true health system based in a more comprehensive understanding of you as a whole human being. He is a Board-Certified emergency physician and Co-founder and CEO of Numocore, a company building the new health system with a focus on healing, cure, and activating human potential. Website: numocore.com Suppo…

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Lean Bulk to Gain Muscle at 68 Despite Shoulder Issues | Ep 329 51:31

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Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) to get a tailored nutrition and training system to lose fat and build muscle (at any age) - first two weeks free: https://witsandweights.com/physique -- "You're too old to build muscle." "With injuries like that, you should stop lifting weights." Have you heard these discouraging statements from doctor…

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Are we as rich as we think if money isn't real? 25:50

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In this episode I look at the economic system we find ourselves in, and try to peel away some of the fictions that we've bought into. If money isn't linked to a gold standard, is it worth what we think it is? Is the GDP an accurate representation of productivity? Are we being played by the financial system? Look me up on Instagram and YouTube. Give…

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Can You Eat "Clean" Without Food Guilt in an Ultra-Processed World? (Alana Bonnemann) | Ep 328 53:05

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Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to get a custom, flexible nutrition plan so you can enjoy foods that feel good! – Are you stuck in a cycle of guilt every time you eat something “off plan”? Do food rules make grocery shopping feel like a minefield? Alana Bonnemann, a naturopathic nutritionist and host of the Health After 30 podcast, join…

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Lose Fat vs. Burn Fat (Randle Cycle, Low-Carb, and Fasted Training) | Ep 327 24:25

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⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts (by May 31) for a chance to win a free protein supplement in our monthly giveaway! -- Confused about "fat burning" versus actual fat loss? Learn why you can be "burning fat" during workouts while not losing body fat. Today I break down the difference between fat oxidation (using fat for fuel) and fat loss (…

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98 - Sessions and Topics and Toolkits - oh my!!! Previewing the 2025 Grading Conference with the Conference Organizing Team. 53:05

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In this episode, many of the organizers of this year's conference join Sharona and Bosley to preview the upcoming conference and talk about some of the community aspects of The Grading Conference. We welcome Ashleigh Fox, Jenni Momsen, Emily Pitts Donahoe, and Melanie Lenahan. Links Please note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates l…

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#564: Is Protein’s Appetite-Suppressing Power Overstated? 1:11:19

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the commonly held belief that protein is the most satiating macronutrient. It’s an idea that shows up frequently in both clinical guidance and popular nutrition discourse: if you want to feel fuller, eat more protein. But how robust is that claim when you drill into the details of the evidence? To explore t…

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"Weekdays I’m perfect. Weekends, I spiral.” 49:15

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Michael opens up about his lifelong struggle with weight, starting in his early 20s when he hit 200 pounds, without any muscle. After the birth of his first son, he realized he needed to change — not just for himself, but to keep up as a dad. That was his first serious cut, and it sparked a 10+ year journey of self-education, strength training, and…

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Dr. Abha Rajbhandari: The Link Between Yoga & Neuroscience. Yoga, Stress & The Nervous System. What Interoception Is & How It Works In Yoga. 1:23:44

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Abha Karki Rajbhandari, PhD Assistant Professor Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Friedman Brain Institute Brain and Body Research Institute Center for Affective Neuroscience Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Email: [email protected] Lab Page: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/karkilab/ Dr. Rajbhandari is an Assistant Professor in …

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The 3+3 Model of Optimal Fat Loss | Ep 326 31:38

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Download my free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide to implement these principles with exact calorie and macro targets: https://www.witsandweights.com/free/nutrition-101-guide -- Tired of regaining the weight or losing muscle every time you diet? Sick of feeling like garbage during fat loss phases? Today I'm breaking down The 3+3 Model, a sci…

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The 98% Success Method to Go Alcohol-Free and Get Lean (James Swanwick) | Ep 325 50:50

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Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to engineer your best physique using our science-based fat loss and muscle-building blueprint. – Do you feel like alcohol helps you relax? What if it’s quietly sabotaging your fitness, sleep, and focus? I welcome James Swanwick, former ESPN anchor and founder of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, and we talk about w…

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How the "Weekend Diet" Accelerates Fat Loss and Preserves More Muscle (Strategic Refeeds) | Ep 324 27:57

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Download the FREE Precision Fat Loss Guide to choose one of 6 strategies designed for your experience, goals, and lifestyle: witsandweights.com/free -- What if shifting WHEN you eat could accelerate your fat loss results? Most of us tackle dieting by reducing calories evenly each day, but research suggests there may be a more effective approach (an…

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E5: So how do you really get people to change? 14:42

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In this episode we focus on how organizations help change to happen using a psychological stages of change model, originally developed for addiction recovery, the model helps explain how individuals move from denial to action, often looping back through relapse. Martin illustrates this with the BBC's decision to not renew Jeremy Clarkson’s contract…

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97 - Distinguishing Different Letter Grades: The Three Hurdles Model 59:49

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In this episode, Sharona and Bosley discuss different ways to look at the grade wrap up portion of the grading architecture as it relates to learning outcomes as well as assessments. They discuss the well known "more hurdles, higher hurdles" metaphor but expand it into three different types of hurdles instead of the two we have used previously. Fro…

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#563: The Financialization of the Food System – Prof. Martin Caraher 44:27

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Global food systems have been increasingly subjected to financial speculation, leading to adverse consequences for growers, consumers, and public health. But what are the systemic vulnerabilities that impact food security, equitable access to nutritious food, and the broader socio-political frameworks influencing these outcomes? Understanding the f…

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"I want to bulk — but I’m afraid of undoing everything" 49:17

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Alex opens up about his years-long battle with performance obsession, burnout, and a hidden addiction to Adderall. What began as a drive to "get the physique" spiraled into overtraining, under-recovering, and chasing a shredded look at the cost of his mental and physical health. A serious injury and a breaking point in his personal life forced him …

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Why Perimenopause Fat Loss Feels Harder After 40 (Brooke Davis) | Ep 323 38:11

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Get the other side of this powerful conversation on Brooke’s podcast ”Fitness Simplified,” where she interviews Philip on the muscle and metabolism side of perimenopause fat loss. -- Are you over 40, doing everything right, but your belly fat won’t budge? You’re not crazy. Perimenopause changes your entire physiology, and the old rules no longer ap…

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Kian Heiat: What Movember Is & How It Works. Men's Mental Health in Sports. Making Mental Health a Priority For Men. 55:09

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Kian Heiat serves as a Community Development Manager at Movember overseeing university and sports participation at the organization. He has been with the team for almost 5 years and currently works out of our New York office. Movember Website Support the showBy Jake Panasevich

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Dr. David Thesmar models social justice as an economic system 43:54

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In this episode, have you ever felt that there is too much injustice in the world and you just can’t respond to it all? Have you ever found yourself making a compromise with your ethics just to make it through the day? I think we all have. My guest today has written a book looking at these tradeoffs. Hopefully it will help us all to be able to make…

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My Escape from Low-Carb Diets to More Energy, Muscle, and Fat Loss | Ep 322 1:02:50

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Join our FREE Wits & Weights Facebook group to connect with other listeners who are applying these evidence-based approaches to their fitness journey (or search “Wits & Weights” on Facebook) – Have you tried to eat more freely, but old low-carb rules keep creeping in? What if the real issue isn’t carbs at all, but your identity? I share the raw tru…

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The Hidden Roadblock That Stalled My Metabolism and Fat Loss (Critical Path) | Ep 321 29:45

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Love the podcast? Support the show (for as little as $3/mo) and keep it completely ad-free with no "hidden" episodes! Go to: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1870546/support -- If you're struggling with fat loss that's slower than expected despite doing "everything right," this episode helps you figure out why. I discuss my personal experience in my rece…

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96 - Alt Grading and Administrators: Supporting Teachers and Getting Support from Admin 58:43

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In this week's episode, Sharona and Bosley dive into some of the details, nuances, similarities and differences regarding the role of administrators in the implementation of alternative grading practices. We talk about what administrators can do to support alternative grading efforts, how to talk to administrators, and the similarities and differen…

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SNP40: Do Seed Oils Cause Inflammation & Chronic Disease? 14:48

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Seed oils have recently become a hotly debated topic in nutrition, fueled by sensational claims on social media. In this episode, the central theme is examining whether seed oils are truly harmful or if they’ve been unjustly demonized. The discussion tackles prevalent claims – that seed oils drive inflammation, oxidation, and chronic disease – and …

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"I’m trying to become the role model my daughters deserve" 52:55

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Ryan is stuck in a battle a lot of men never talk about: the fear that changing his body might change how he’s seen - by the world, by his family, and by himself. He’s no longer chasing a six-pack for vanity. He’s chasing a bigger goal: becoming the kind of role model his daughters deserve. But to do that, he has to wrestle down the old fears - of …

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Zoe Mantarakis: Professor of Yoga at UT Austin. What Her Yoga Program Is and How It Works. The Value of Teaching Yoga at a University. 58:56

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Zoe Mantarakis is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She has logged decades teaching in Austin's yoga studios and was voted Austin's Best Yoga Teacher in 2014. As a Yoga Teacher Trainer she has certified more than 75 students at the 200hour level. She create…

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Strength Training with Back Problems (Lifting "Heavy" in Midlife) | Ep 320 26:38

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Submit a question for the podcast (and get a personal reply plus a shoutout) at witsandweights.com/question -- If you have back issues, you might think heavy lifting isn't for you. Millions of people struggling with back pain believe they should avoid challenging exercises - especially heavy lifting. But what if avoiding heavier weights is actually…

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Don Weatherbee of Regenx is mining catalytic convertors for precious metals 26:52

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In this episode I’m digging into a growing industrial segment that mines waste for precious metals. Often discarded systems contain higher precious metals fractions than the original ore they are mined from. Discarded computers and electronics, and in this case, catalytic converters can be recycled and thereby mitigate new mining operations and the…

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How She Lost 100 Pounds in Perimenopause and is Building Muscle Over 40 | Ep 319 56:44

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Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) to learn evidence-based approaches to building muscle and losing fat at any age. From strategies for women during peri/postmenopause to step-by-step systems for body composition... all designed to help you achieve your goals without confusion or misinformation. Learn more: https://witsandweights.com/ph…

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Lose 3-7 Pounds in 2 Weeks for Summer (Rapid Fat Loss is Not for Everyone!) | Bonus 6:47

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Sign up for the Fat Loss Blitz challenge to lose 3-7 pounds of fat in 2 weeks for the summer: http://witsandweights.com/physique -- Is there a FASTER way to lose fat without sacrificing your hard-earned muscle? Yes! It's called the "micro-cut" and the goal is to lose between 3 and 7 lbs of fat in just 2 weeks. But there's a catch... Rapid fat loss …

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E4: Laura Watford 11:50

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Today we look at the organizational and people dimensions of complexity. Laura Watford of STEMunity shares her journey of organisational development, highlighting the impact of coaching on her approach to developing STEMunity and growing in confidence as a female entrepreneur. Laura describes her recent inspiring STEM events for children including …

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How to Build Muscle Despite Injuries and Limited Mobility | Ep 318 32:16

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Submit a question for the podcast (and get a personal reply plus a shoutout) at witsandweights.com/question -- Ever feel like your strength training goals are slipping away because of nagging injuries or mobility limitations? That persistent shoulder pain during pressing, the foot injury that flares up when walking, or those mobility restrictions t…

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95 - Standards Based Reporting and Grading at the Elementary School Level 57:13

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In this episode, Sharona and Bosley look at some of the challenges that elementary school face when considering standards based reporting and standards based grading. From issues with consistency between instructors to the differences between communicating with parents versus communicating with students. Join us in this discussion as we look at the…

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#562: How to Detoxify Yourself – Quack Asylum Special 1:20:51

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In this Quack Asylum episode, Danny and Alan critically examine the claims surrounding “detoxification protocols” – specialized diets, cleanses, or supplements marketed to eliminate toxins from the body for better health. The central theme is whether these detox plans actually improve health outcomes or if they’re built on pseudoscience and fear. M…

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Introducing our new coach: Sam Edwards — “I’ll never let a client go through what I did!” 45:11

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It started with a moment of quiet shame: his girlfriend swooning over a Twilight actor’s abs while Sam sat next to her, skinny-fat and stuck. That moment sent him chasing change — first through generic magazine workouts, then into the hands of a “pro” coach who gave him abs, yes, but also exhaustion, rebound weight gain, and a deep sense of failure…

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Anthony Robles: His New Film: Unstoppable. How to Turn an Obstacle Into an Opportunity. How Wrestling Prepared Him For Life. 30:44

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Anthony Robles www.anthonyrobles.com 3-time wrestling All-American and the 2011 NCAA Division I National Champion Two Time ESPY Award Recipient including, Jimmy V Award for Perseverance Internationally renowned motivational speaker to Fortune 500 companies 2012 Inductee, National Wrestling Hall of Fame ESPN College Wrestling Expert and Analyst sinc…

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Using Data to Break Free from Emotional Eating Patterns | Ep 317 48:06

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Ever wonder why you keep eating when you're not actually hungry? The battle between emotions and rational decisions plays out most visibly in our eating habits, causing you to go "off track" (and sometimes way "off the rails"). Sound familiar? Today's episode explores emotional eating through a completely different lens... using data and structure …

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Can You Prioritize Health & Longevity and Still Build a Strong, Lean Body? (Anna Clough) | Ep 316 38:31

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Get the other part of this conversation on Anna’s podcast “Get Strong and Healthy” where Philip breaks down how to train for aesthetics without sacrificing your health. -- Are you healthy just because you look the part? Strong from the outside but running on empty? Chasing steps, supplements, and skinny without feeling your best? If you’ve been cha…

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94 - Replay: The Human Impact of our Assessments on Students, What story do your assessments tell about a student? An Interview with Sean Nank 58:18

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Please enjoy this replay of episode 20 from November 2023. Coming to you from the California Mathematics Council - South annual conference, Sharona and Bosley sit down for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sean Nank. Sean is an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at the American College of Education, as wel…

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Should You Lose Fat, Build Muscle, or Maintain? (Nutrition & Training Audit) | Ep 315 28:22

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Book your FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment (not a sales pitch) and have me personally audit your training and nutrition approach or go to witsandweights.com and click "Free Nutrition Audit" -- Feeling stuck between competing fitness goals? Unsure whether to focus on fat loss, muscle building, or maintenance? In this episode, I share a real…

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#561: Emulsifiers in the Modern Diet: Health Risk or Harmless Additive? 50:41

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Emulsifiers are a ubiquitous component of the modern food supply, found in everything from salad dressings and dairy products to pastries and sauces. Traditionally regarded as safe by regulatory agencies, emulsifiers play a vital role in enhancing the texture, stability, and shelf-life of countless processed foods. Yet, in recent years, emerging re…

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Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh: Founder of International Men's Day. What Exemplifies a Male Role Model? How to Develop Healthier Men. 1:01:53

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Jerome Teelucksingh is one of the leading men’s rights activists. He is a senior lecturer at The University of the West Indies in Trinidad & Tobago (in the Caribbean). Jerome has published articles and spoken at academic conferences on masculinity, fatherhood and gender relations. In 1999, he initiated International Men’s Day on 19 November in Trin…