In this epidose, we talk about alcohol and the prevalence of drinking culture. We also get to speak with a self-made, female entrepreneur who decided to reinvent drinking culture. Fay Behebani is the creator and founder of Bonbuz, an LA-based futurist beverage innovation company. Bonbuz is a functional social spirit that is alcohol-free and full of energizing compounds that harness the power of plants and natural stimulants to provide uplifting and therapeutic brain-boosting benefits without the harsh hangover. We begin the epidose, discussing Fay’s background and drinking career, then we learn more about her shift in interest toward biohacking supplements like nootropics, and then we discover more about her euphoric beverage company, Bonbuz. Resources:  Get a bottle of Bonbuz: https://bonbuz.com/ Contact Fay: fay@bonbuz.com Music:  Waves - Ukulele Hip Hop Beat (prod. Riddiman) Lofi Type Beat 90's Freestyle (prod. Yusei) 80s Retrowave Music (prod. Karl Casey @ WhiteBat) Lofi Type Beat - Rain (prod. Lee) 

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How to Get Buzzed Ft. Fay Behbehani, CEO of Bonbuz

In this epidose, we’re talking to Lindsay Gordon. Having served as Chief Operating Officer for Silver Bay Capital, Lindsay managed multi-million dollar portfolios of mortgage loan debt and commercial property in the United States and Puerto Rico. Lindsay’s been investing in small, medium and large cap stocks, bonds, and mutual funds for over 15 years. She began purchasing and rehabilitating properties ten years ago, and currently manages a portfolio of rental properties in Philadelphia. Lindsay's years of experience in real estate and mortgage loan debt has positioned her as a leader in the distressed debt industry. Lindsay is also a travel vlogger who has visited countries like Turkey, Lebanon, Spain, and more— all while providing travel advice, money saving tricks, investment tips! Lindsay’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LindsayEGordon/videos Lindsay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lindsayegordon/?hl=en

How to Invest in Real Estate and Become a Digital Nomad Ft. Lindsay E. Gordon

In this epidose, I interview Jimmie Chengo. Jimmie is a 23-year old social entrepreneur who started Afribuk Society. Afribuk Society is a non-profit organization committed to promoting literacy within under-resourced communities. By supporting college and university students to share books and stories from their own lives with younger children, Afribuk Society promotes joyful literacy experiences in under-resourced communities through the power of stories and human connection. We begin our show learning about Jimmie’s childhood growing up in Kenya and navigating through his anxieties of school and finding his purpose. We then talk about the growth of Afribuk Society and its current projects in educating and spreading literacy among African youth. We switch gears to understand what the importance of storytelling is in society and its impact it has in enhancing the educational experience. Learn more about Jimmie: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/jimmie-chengo-a9a922124 Learn more about Afribuk Society: https://afribuksociety.org/ Support Afribuk Society: https://www.gofundme.com/f/afribuk-2020?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet  Music: Phoenix by Avery Colyer: https://soundcloud.com/averycolyer/phoenix  Lipsia by Sapajou https://soundcloud.com/sapajoubeats​  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-lipsia Sponsors and Promotions: Book an appointment with Sofia Health and get 10% off their health and wellness services! https://my.sofiahealth.com/kurien-thomas UCapture is a FREE browser extension that simplifies carbon-capturing for consumers. Every purchase you make at one of the 25,000+ stores using this extension applies a coupon code to provide the best discounts for you and result in a donation to carbon capture projects around the globe. Start reducing our carbon footprint today! https://www.ucapture.com/serotunein​​

Why Stories Matter ft. Jimmie Chengo, Founder of Afribuk Society

In this epidose, I interview Avery Michaelson. Avery is an entrepreneur who started his career in investment banking. His background in finance fueled a passion for implementing market-based solutions to address the world’s biggest challenges. His company, UCapture, helps users actively reduce their carbon footprint and do so in a seamless way that harnesses the power of affiliate marketing and sustainability. It’s a free browser extension that simplifies carbon capturing for consumers. Every purchase you make at one of the 25,000+ stores using this extension applies a coupon code to apply the best discounts for you and result in a donation to carbon capture projects around the globe. Get UCapture and start supporting carbon offset projects today! www.ucapture.com/serotunein  Check out the SeroTunein Epidose Archive: https://www.serotunein.com/podcast-1 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=38411845&fan_landing=true

Off Wallstreet to Offsetting Carbon ft. Avery Michaelson, UCapture CEO

Zap Chen Somatics might look like play.  We yawn, and nap, we laugh and jiggle, but beneath these playful exercises are deeply healing practices used for centuries by all cultures to bring about healing.  We are not only connecting with other journeyers as we practice, but our deep-felt sense that reminds us what it felt like to be a child; full of confidence, comfort, and conviction.  We remind ourselves that in spite of it all, true health is never truly lost. In this epidose of SeroTunein, Erin Lee Henshaw, co-founder and lead instructor of The Mind-Body Project, provides an introduction to trauma-sensitive mindfulness tools to support our mental and physical health especially if you're feeling burnt out from online activity. Together we'll yawn, nap, jiggle, and laugh our way to better health. LIKED THIS GUIDED MEDITATION? REGISTER FOR ERIN'S UPCOMING ZAP-CHEN COURSE HERE: https://www.themindbodyproject.com/intermediate-zap-chen Visit The Mind Body Project: https://www.themindbodyproject.com/ Follow SeroTunein: https://www.serotunein.com/ Support the Show on Patreon for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=38411845&fan_landing=true 

Simple Mind-Body Tools You Can Use to Battle Zoom Fatigue Ft. Erin Henshaw, The Mind Body Project

In this epidose, I interview Jennifer Lentfer. Jennifer Lentfer is a farm girl turned international aid worker turned coach and communications strategist. As the creator of the blog, how-matters.org in 2010, she was named as one of Foreign Policy Magazine’s “100 women to follow on Twitter” at @intldogooder in 2012. In her career in the international aid and philanthropy sector, she has served with various organizations in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia, and the US, including Oxfam, the Red Cross, UNICEF, Catholic Relief Services, and Firelight Foundation, and has consulted with many more. We begin our show learning about Jennifer’s career in the international aid sector. We then talk about how she started her infamous blog, How Matters. We switch gears to understand what it actually means to be a do-gooder in society, and finally Jennifer helps us understand how we can process different traumatic situations we see in society. Learn More about Jennifer Lentfer and get your copy of her books. You can check out her books and articles on her website at how-matters.org   Check out the SeroTunein Epidose Archive: https://www.serotunein.com/podcast-1  Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=38411845&fan_landing=true 

Why We Must Do Good in a Society That's Hurting

Erin Lee Henshaw, Co-founder and Lead Instructor of The Mind Body Project, provides an introduction to Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness. Visit The Mind Body Project: https://www.themindbodyproject.com/ Follow SeroTunein: https://www.serotunein.com/ Support the Show on Patreon for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=38411845&fan_landing=true

How to Understand Trauma Ft. Erin Henshaw, The Mind Body Project

In this epidose, I interview Justin Pogue, the Author of Rental Secrets, who teaches us how to choose and rent a home through lessons he’s learned as a property developer and manager. We begin our show learning about Justin’s time as a Graduate student at the University of Virginia and then explore his path to investing in homes and renting them out to people. He then talks to us about common mistakes people make when choosing an apartment and what owning a home means for your wellbeing. Justin then gives us some tips on how we can make conscious choices when deciding our living situation. We end our conversation discussing why ownership in something can strengthen your commitment to your community. Learn More about Justin Pogue and Get your copy of Rental Secrets: https://rentalsecrets.net/ Check out the SeroTunein Epidose Archive: https://www.serotunein.com/podcast-1 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=38411845&fan_landing=true

Renting a Home w/ Justin Pogue

Isn't it spooky how we can fall into certain routines and habits, yet not know how bad they are for us? Or have you ever wanted to pick up a new habit or routine, but struggled to find the will power to do so? In this epidose, my guest is gonna help us learn how we can build healthy and sustainable habits and routines using methods grounded in science and mindfulness practices. His name is David Langner. He is the founder of the Habit Institute. On the show, he walks us through how to make habit formation and habit breaking much easier by leveraging a more conscious system for behavior change. Throughout our show, we discuss the misconceptions people have about habits and the process of habit formation that stems from behavior change. David then suggests specific ways to make good habits more attractive and easier to obtain and making bad habits less attractive and easier to shake. We end our conversation discussing why you should take into account your unique personality when you craft your habits and how you can use your habits to change your community. ------ Learn More About David Langner and Visit the Habit Institute: https://thehabitinstitute.com/about/ Music by Avery Coyler: https://soundcloud.com/averycolyer Follow SeroTunein: https://www.serotunein.com/

Building and Breaking Habits

This week’s episode focuses on Kerala: a southern state of India that has received much praise for how it controlled the spread of coronavirus during the beginning stages of the global pandemic. This show focuses on the need to make changes to healthcare systems around the world and the lessons we can learn from Kerala’s onset of controlling COVID-19. In this episode, we talk to public health expert, Lal Sadasivan, on how Kerala responded to the coronavirus pandemic and gain his insights on the state’s robust healthcare planning framework. Learn more about Lal: https://onfrontiers.com/profile/lsreemathy Lal's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimcFo1QZhxlnudShoWospA Check out my website: https://www.serotunein.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serotunein/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serotunein/ Listen on other platforms: https://podlink.to/s2nin Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=38411845&fan_landing=true

Stopping the Spread - The Kerala Model

This week’s episode we learn about Vinegar Hill: the infamous story of eminent domain that eradicated a thriving African-American community in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this episode, we talk to two changemakers, Yolunda Harrell, the CEO of New Hill Development Corporation, and Bernard Whitsett, a financial coach for Operation HOPE, to learn about the structural changes needed for black people in America and how they’re working to make them a reality. Support New Hill Development Corporation: https://www.newhilldev.org/join-us Artwork by Natalie M. Matthews Music by Kurien Thomas and Hamza Mir Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serotunein/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serotunein/ Listen on other platforms: https://podlink.to/s2nin Support our show: paypal.me/kurien12 

Having Skin in the Game

This week’s episode focuses on using an open and collaborative framework to improve community solutions and drive innovation. In this episode, we learn about Faircap: The Open Water Filter Project from its founder and CEO, Mauricio Cordova. Check out FairCap: faircap.org Personal website: https://kurien12thomas.wixsite.com/kurienthomas Grab a Kinetic Reactor (Special Offer) - Use code kurien10 - https://www.kineticreactor.shop/

Open Sourcing for the Common Good - Mauricio Cordova, Faircap

This week’s episode focuses on showing appreciation in our lives in order to build a better life that leverages the positive aspects of our given circumstances. We link the concept of appreciative intelligence to personal development by exploring the opioid-ridden, yet culturally rich region of Central Appalachia. In this episode, we learn about George Mason University Professor, Tojo Thatchenkery’s insights on the strengths of Silicon Valley in creating a highly innovative community. We then hear from Head Luthier of the Appalachian School of Luthiery, Doug Naselroad, and how he’s transforming the lives of recovering drug addicts through stringed-instrument making. About Doug Naselroad: https://www.appalachianluthiery.org/doug-naselroadKnott Downtown Radio Hour: https://artisancenter.net/radiohour/About Dr. Tojo Thatchenkery: http://www.appreciativeintelligence.com/My website: https://kurien12thomas.wixsite.com/kurienthomas/podcast-1

The Power of Appreciative Inquiry w/ Tojo Thatchenkery and Doug Naselroad

This week’s episode focuses on diagnosing complex problems in our lives and extending the right kind of help to others who may be struggling. We look at these topics through the lens of international aid and social entrepreneurship. Questions we discuss include designing solutions with community engagement, using observation to effectively see where issues lie and looking at poverty as a problem of equity or efficiency. In this episode, we talk to Dhairya Pujara, Founder and CEO of global design-thinking firm Y-Center, to give us insight on how we can use design-thinking principles and storytelling to properly create solutions that leave lasting change in our lives and others. Check out y-center: https://y-center.org/My website: https://kurienthomas.wordpress.com/ Subscribe, share, and leave a review!

How to Use Design Thinking to Solve Real World Problems w/ Dhairya Pujara

This week’s episode focuses on navigating phases in our lives that are out of our control. What is productive when it seems like you can’t fix them on your own? Is everything in our lives really as DIY as we seem to make it? In this episode, we talk to Pastor Michael Lusk of Church on Grounds at the University of Virginia to give us insight on his worldview of handing some of our burdens to another force in our lives.

How to Find Comfort in Faith w/ Pastor Michael Lusk

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