Month: November 2023
Psychedelic Frontiers in Medicine: Dr. Quinn Snyder on Ketamine’s Promise (Ep. 62)

Psychedelic Frontiers in Medicine: Dr. Quinn Snyder on Ketamine’s Promise (Ep. 62)

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How could alternative therapies like ketamine shape the future of medical treatments, especially mental health care? 

The word psychedelics may have brought a different image to mind a few years ago, but what could it do for the future?

This week on SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED, Brent Mekosh and Dr. Quinn Snyder, Chief Medical Officer at Daytryp Health, explore the promising role of psychedelics in medicine, specifically focusing on ketamine therapy. 

Listen in as they cover the shortcomings of traditional medicine, particularly in mental health, while delving into the potential advantages of alternative therapies like ketamine. 

Dr. Snyder discusses:

  • How he became interested in the medical field and the potential for ketamine
  • Why is it important to combine ketamine with psychotherapy for better outcomes
  • Ketamine compared to prescription antidepressants
  • The benefits of psychedelics in disrupting repetitive thinking patterns
  • Being an entrepreneur in the ketamine business and the potential future of psychedelic medicines
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Quinn graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2007. In 2010, after studying under Andrew Weil and traveling to India to study plant-based medicines, he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Drexel University. Quinn has continuously practiced EM at some of the top Departments in and around Phoenix. He possesses leadership experience in Data Analytics, Quality, Operations, and Business Development. During the pandemic, he was the manager of the largest Emergency Department in Arizona, and his experience was the subject of interviews on CNN, PBS Newshour, BBC World News, NPR, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. He has used Ketamine in his clinical practice and is committed to the emerging field of psychedelic medicines for healing.

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The Importance of Your Personal Style in Making a First Impression with Omor Okagbare (Ep. 61)

The Importance of Your Personal Style in Making a First Impression with Omor Okagbare (Ep. 61)

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You only have one chance to make a good first impression on your clients. How can upping your personal style create a better image of yourself?

In this episode, Brent Mekosh explores the importance of personal style and presentation in professional settings with Omor Okagbare, a personal stylist at Nordstrom’s Fashion Square in Scottsdale. 

Tune in as Omor shares his journey from starting at Nordstrom in 1998 to becoming a personal stylist, touching on how different professions impact the style needed.

Omor discusses:

  • His journey from Wall Street to Nordstrom
  • The value of dressing for your audience 
  • Why personal style is essential for making a good first impression
  • The current fashion trends
  • The impact of online retail on personal stylists
  • What you should know about ‘quiet luxury’
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Omor Okagbare is very passionate about fashion and image consulting. He understands how confidence can give one a competitive advantage. Omor is all about helping you be a game changer by defining and unlocking your creative spirits through fashion and style.

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Navigating the Fatherhood Journey with Tyler Graham (Ep. 60)

Navigating the Fatherhood Journey with Tyler Graham (Ep. 60)

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The approach you take when raising your children may vary based on their unique personalities and traits, but how can you be sure you’re raising them according to their needs?

Let’s discover how Tyler Graham’s Burn Untamed framework is helping fathers find the answer.

In this episode, Tyler joins Brent Mekosh to explore the challenges and rewards of fatherhood. They emphasize the importance of having a clear vision for fatherhood while highlighting the value of being emotionally available and spending quality time with children. 

Listen in as Tyler and Brent shed light on societal stereotypes of fathers and the need for men to prioritize their role as fathers. 

Tyler discusses:

  • His Burn Untamed framework and how it’s transforming the way fathers connect with their kids
  • Ways his framework can guide fathers in crafting a vision for their family life, creating a margin for quality time, and establishing rhythms to bring that vision to reality
  • How to build your unique and ideal vision of fatherhood
  • How to create emotional availability 
  • The current portrayal of fathers in society 
  • Strategies to balance fatherhood and work life
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Tyler Graham is passionate about helping other dads be intentional and present with their kids. Tyler is the husband to an amazing wife and a father to 6 beautiful kids. He and his family live in Greenville, SC.

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Retrain Your Brain for Greater Longevity & Quality of Life with Bill McManus (Ep. 59)

Retrain Your Brain for Greater Longevity & Quality of Life with Bill McManus (Ep. 59)

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What are the financial implications of cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia? 

What proactive steps can you take to safeguard your longevity and cognitive well-being?

Join Brent Mekosh and guest Bill McManus from Hartford Funds as they discuss the importance of maintaining good health and a positive outlook on aging.  

Brent and Bill emphasize the importance of brain health and how our lifestyle choices can significantly impact it while highlighting the value of social connectivity and lifestyle when it comes to cognitive decline and overall well-being.

Main talking points include:

  • How does longevity impact financial and lifestyle planning
  • What are the financial costs associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • The lifestyle factors that contribute to cognitive health
  • The value of maintaining good health and energy as we age
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

With nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, Bill McManus has worked with countless financial professionals and their clients. He’s got a knack for simplifying complex financial planning and investing strategies to engage and educate clients and prospects. He’s also passionate about helping them look toward the future to anticipate and prepare for lifestyle changes that lay ahead.

Among other practice-management strategies, Bill shows financial professionals how they can optimize their prospecting strategies in a tech-driven world.

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Navigating Global Tensions: An Insightful Journey across Ukraine, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa with Semaj McDowell (Ep. 58)

Navigating Global Tensions: An Insightful Journey across Ukraine, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa with Semaj McDowell (Ep. 58)

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How do developments between Africa and Russia influence global politics? 

What unseen forces drive these geopolitical tensions?

 How can cautious realism guide us through these intricate global politics and uncertainties?

Find out in this week’s episode of SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED as Brent Mekosh interviews geopolitical risk practitioner, podcast host, and published author Semaj McDowell. 

Semaj explains the potential for a continental-based currency and recent developments in Niger. Brent and Semaj’s conversation covers various geopolitical issues, from the Russia-Ukraine tensions to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the geopolitical situation in North Africa.

Main talking points include: 

  • How did Semaj enter the geopolitical space
  • The potential development of a continental-based currency in Africa
  • Russia’s interests in Africa and the involvement of private military contractors
  • Some of the implications of the strategic partnership between China and Russia
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Geopolitical Enthusiast – National Security, Defense, Foreign Policy, and International Politics. 

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Semaj McDowell has been interested in politics since a young age. While growing up, he witnessed events both in his community and around the world that informed his views on equity and justice.

Semaj firmly believes leadership is crafted through service and empowering others to succeed.

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