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AI Goes to CollegeBuilding Resilience in the AI Era: What Faculty Need to Know (Live from ICISER)Episode DescriptionJoin Craig and Rob for the very first live stream of AI Goes to College, recorded at the International Conference on Information Systems Education Research Workshop. In this special episode, we explore how generative AI is fundamentally changing knowledge work, starting with our own field of Information Systems as the "canary in the coal mine."Craig shares his surprising experience with vibe coding—creating deployable web applications and productivity tools in hours rather than days—and explains why this signals a massive shift coming for all knowledge workers. We also tackle the troubling tren...
2025-12-2246 min
Live Well and FlourishPurpose as Your North Star: Making Better Decisions (Axioms for Flourishing #4)In this thought-provoking episode of Live Well and Flourish, Craig discusses the transformative power of purpose as a cornerstone of a flourishing life. Craig opens with the wisdom, "If you don't know where you're going, you'll never get there," illustrating how a clear sense of purpose serves as our guiding North Star—much like in the allegory of Alice and the Cheshire Cat.Drawing on insights from thought leaders, ancient philosophers, and psychology, Craig explores how purpose grounds our decisions, strengthens resilience, and provides coherence through life's twists and turns. He reflects on Simon Sinek’s “Start with W...
2025-12-1214 minLive Well and FlourishPurpose as Your North Star: Making Better Decisions (Axioms for Flourishing #4)In this thought-provoking episode of Live Well and Flourish, Craig discusses the transformative power of purpose as a cornerstone of a flourishing life. Craig opens with the wisdom, "If you don't know where you're going, you'll never get there," illustrating how a clear sense of purpose serves as our guiding North Star—much like in the allegory of Alice and the Cheshire Cat.Drawing on insights from thought leaders, ancient philosophers, and psychology, Craig explores how purpose grounds our decisions, strengthens resilience, and provides coherence through life's twists and turns. He reflects on Simon Sinek’s “Start with W...
2025-12-1214 minLive Well and FlourishAxiom for Flourishing 3: Virtue Lies in BalanceWelcome to Live Well and Flourish with Craig Van SlykeIn this insightful episode, Craig explores the third foundational axiom for living a flourishing life: “Virtue lies in balance.” Using both personal stories and timeless wisdom, Craig examines why finding the golden mean, or the middle ground, is essential for excellence and happiness.What’s Inside This Episode?The Importance of Balance: Craig begins by contrasting two weekend experiences—one lost to overworking, the other enriched by sharing a slice of cheesecake with his wife. These moments set the stage for a discussion about where tr...
2025-12-0210 minLive Well and FlourishAxiom for Flourishing 3: Virtue Lies in BalanceWelcome to Live Well and Flourish with Craig Van SlykeIn this insightful episode, Craig explores the third foundational axiom for living a flourishing life: “Virtue lies in balance.” Using both personal stories and timeless wisdom, Craig examines why finding the golden mean, or the middle ground, is essential for excellence and happiness.What’s Inside This Episode?The Importance of Balance: Craig begins by contrasting two weekend experiences—one lost to overworking, the other enriched by sharing a slice of cheesecake with his wife. These moments set the stage for a discussion about where tr...
2025-12-0210 min
The Craig Van CastHow to Fix Your Elimination Diet (get lifetime results) | 69Send me a message!You've done a Big Reset, eliminated Red Zone foods, but you're stuck at 60% when you know 95% is possible. The CREATE Loop transforms you from surviving to thriving through surgical precision, not massive disruption.✅ EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––✉️ Newsletter: https://craigvan.com🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33YUexvQc7XOGoUF5zCKc7🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-craig-van-cast/id143675541...
2025-09-2325 min
The Craig Van CastHow I Reclaimed My Brain in 30 Days | 68Send me a message!Your brain has been hijacked by food. The constant mental noise about what to eat is draining your cognitive resources and controlling your decisions. This 30-day elimination protocol transforms you from a Puppet of your cravings to the Pilot of your own biology.✅ EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––✉️ Newsletter: https://craigvan.com🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33YUexvQc7XOGoUF5zCKc7🎙️ Apple P...
2025-09-1926 min
The Craig Van Cast3 Food Categories That Transcend Every Diet | 67Send me a message!I spent twenty years solving the wrong problem. You're doing the same thing right now. Every diet contradicts every other diet, yet they all point to the same universal truth—here's the framework that cuts through the confusion.✅ EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––✉️ Newsletter: https://craigvan.com🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33YUexvQc7XOGoUF5zCKc7🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.a...
2025-09-1825 minLive Well and FlourishAxiom for Flourishing #2: Control what you can and let the rest goIn this heartfelt and thoughtful episode, host Craig Van Slyke shares a transformative life philosophy rooted in his own challenging experience—learning to control what you can, and letting the rest go. Drawing from the painful journey of his first wife’s diagnosis and battle with late-stage cancer, Craig explores the deep wisdom in discerning what is within our power, exercising agency where possible, and practicing acceptance when faced with the uncontrollable.Key Takeaways:Discernment: Recognize the boundary between what you can and can’t control. Craig recounts how he learned to focus on actionable steps—like pro...
2025-09-0910 minLive Well and FlourishAxiom for Flourishing #2: Control what you can and let the rest goIn this heartfelt and thoughtful episode, host Craig Van Slyke shares a transformative life philosophy rooted in his own challenging experience—learning to control what you can, and letting the rest go. Drawing from the painful journey of his first wife’s diagnosis and battle with late-stage cancer, Craig explores the deep wisdom in discerning what is within our power, exercising agency where possible, and practicing acceptance when faced with the uncontrollable.Key Takeaways:Discernment: Recognize the boundary between what you can and can’t control. Craig recounts how he learned to focus on actionable steps—like pro...
2025-09-0910 minLive Well and FlourishAxiom for Flourishing #1 - Agency defines characterLive Well and Flourish – Episode 132: Agency Defines CharacterHost: Craig Van SlykeIn this thought-provoking episode, Craig kicks off a new series presenting his personal collection of 35 axioms for living a flourishing life. Today’s focus: “Agency defines character.”What You’ll Learn:Craig shares a personal story about overcoming his habit of being an angry driver. When he noticed how his reactions affected his wife, he consciously chose to change, demonstrating how agency—our capacity for choice—shapes who we are.Listeners are reminded that while many things in life lie outside our co...
2025-09-0208 minLive Well and FlourishAxiom for Flourishing #1 - Agency defines characterLive Well and Flourish – Episode 132: Agency Defines CharacterHost: Craig Van SlykeIn this thought-provoking episode, Craig kicks off a new series presenting his personal collection of 35 axioms for living a flourishing life. Today’s focus: “Agency defines character.”What You’ll Learn:Craig shares a personal story about overcoming his habit of being an angry driver. When he noticed how his reactions affected his wife, he consciously chose to change, demonstrating how agency—our capacity for choice—shapes who we are.Listeners are reminded that while many things in life lie outside our co...
2025-09-0208 min
The Craig Van CastStop Dieting Now (500M neurons already know) | 66Send me a message!Stop your diet. Stop counting calories. Your body's intelligence is far superior to any tracking app, and it's time you learned how to listen to it. This is how you move from fighting your body with rules to aligning with its natural wisdom for effortless, sustainable health.✅ EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––✉️ Newsletter: https://craigvan.com🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...
2025-08-1922 min
The Craig Van CastWhy I Stopped Following Health Experts (and tripled my energy) | 65Send me a message!YouTube Description - Episode 06: Why I Stopped Following Health Gurus (And Tripled My Energy)Final YouTube Description:I spent years following every health guru and still had zero energy. Here's how I stopped being a Puppet to external advice and became the Pilot of my own health—tripling my energy by learning to read my body's intelligence instead of depending on everyone else's rules.✅ EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster
2025-08-1425 min
The Craig Van Cast8 Levels of Energy (your performance potential) | 64Send me a message!You think you're healthy because you're not sick. But there are 8 levels of health and energy—and you're stuck at level 2. Most "healthy" people accept brain fog and afternoon crashes as normal, never realizing there's a whole universe of vitality beyond just "not being sick."✅ **EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:**► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––✉️ **Newsletter:** https://craigvan.com🎙️ **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/33YUexvQc7...
2025-08-0417 min
The Craig Van CastWhy Your 'Healthy' Diet Isn't Working (it's not your fault) | 63Send me a message!You follow the expert's diet, but the brain fog and afternoon crash remain. You didn't fail the diet. The diet failed *you*. This episode gives you the tools to stop being a Diet Parrot and become the Architect of your own health.✅ **EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:**► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––✉️ **Newsletter:** https://craigvan.com🎙️ **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/33YUexvQc7XOGoUF5zCKc7
2025-07-2814 minAI Goes to CollegeThe Future of Entry-Level Employment in a Post-AI WorldIn this episode, Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler tackle a growing concern in higher education: how are students really using AI in their learning? Sparked by an article from the Neuron newsletter, they discuss how many students are using AI tools superficially – what they call "brain rot" – instead of engaging deeply with their coursework. The hosts argue that this shallow engagement with AI could seriously impact students' ability to learn and retain information.The conversation then shifts to what this means for students entering the workforce. Van Slyke and Crossler worry about a looming skills gap...
2025-07-2250 min
The Craig Van CastI Cured My Brain Fog by Fixing My Gut (not my brain) | 62Send me a message!Your 3pm energy crash isn't a caffeine problem. It's a gut inflammation problem, caused by the 'healthy' foods you're eating.I'll show you the 5-stage fire that's killing your focus and exactly how to put it out.✅ EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––The full script for this video is also available as a newsletter.✉️ Read the newsletter: https://craigvan.comLis...
2025-07-2114 min
The Craig Van CastYour Body Compass (the only way to guarantee energy, clarity and longevity) | 60Send me a message!That afternoon crash and brain fog aren't normal. It's a signal that supposedly 'healthy' foods are destroying your focus from the inside out.This video gives you the system to decode your body's signals, end gut inflammation, and become the Pilot of your own biology, not a Puppet to the diet industry.✅ EAT System | Get Your FREE Action Plan:► https://craigvan.com/eat/poster––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––The full script for this video is also available a...
2025-07-0817 minAI Goes to CollegeAI's Disruption: What It Means for Knowledge Workers and Higher EdThe recent discussion between Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler centered around the alarming prediction from Anthropic's CEO regarding the potential displacement of up to 50% of entry-level knowledge work positions within the next five years due to advancements in generative AI. This assertion prompts a critical examination of the implications for higher education, particularly concerning the preparedness of graduates entering an increasingly automated workforce. Both hosts express skepticism about the immediacy and extent of such disruptions, emphasizing the necessity for educational institutions to adapt curricula to cultivate higher skill levels among students. They highlight the importance of fostering...
2025-06-1144 minLive Well and FlourishCultivating Patience in a Hyperconnected World (corrected)[Note: This is an updated version that corrects the audio file.]Patience serves as a formidable act of rebellion against the pervasive demands of our hyperconnected world, which incessantly encourages immediate gratification. In this discourse, we delve into the notion that cultivating patience is not merely beneficial for individual well-being, but a crucial strategy for resisting the algorithms that seek to dominate our attention and dictate our emotional responses. The incessant interruptions from our devices, designed to capture our focus and provoke irritation, contribute significantly to the erosion of our capacity for patience, thereby hindering our pursuit...
2025-05-2607 minLive Well and FlourishCultivating Patience in a Hyperconnected World (corrected)[Note: This is an updated version that corrects the audio file.]Patience serves as a formidable act of rebellion against the pervasive demands of our hyperconnected world, which incessantly encourages immediate gratification. In this discourse, we delve into the notion that cultivating patience is not merely beneficial for individual well-being, but a crucial strategy for resisting the algorithms that seek to dominate our attention and dictate our emotional responses. The incessant interruptions from our devices, designed to capture our focus and provoke irritation, contribute significantly to the erosion of our capacity for patience, thereby hindering our pursuit...
2025-05-2607 minLive Well and FlourishCultivating Patience in a Hyperconnected WorldPatience serves as a formidable act of rebellion against the pervasive demands of our hyperconnected world, which incessantly encourages immediate gratification. In this discourse, we delve into the notion that cultivating patience is not merely beneficial for individual well-being, but a crucial strategy for resisting the algorithms that seek to dominate our attention and dictate our emotional responses. The incessant interruptions from our devices, designed to capture our focus and provoke irritation, contribute significantly to the erosion of our capacity for patience, thereby hindering our pursuit of a flourishing life. Through conscious efforts to manage our technological engagements and...
2025-05-2606 minLive Well and FlourishElevating Existence: How Reason Shapes an Excellent LifeAt the heart of today's conversation is a simple but powerful idea: logic alone isn't enough to live a truly excellent life. The most important decisions we face require more than just logical thinking—they need to be guided by our virtues, our sense of purpose, and our connections with others. When we combine these elements, we make choices that align with what matters most to us, leading to a life of real meaning and fulfillment. Craig draws on Aristotle's wisdom here—he understood that living well means living in harmony with our nature and using reason as our guid...
2025-05-0506 minLive Well and FlourishElevating Existence: How Reason Shapes an Excellent LifeAt the heart of today's conversation is a simple but powerful idea: logic alone isn't enough to live a truly excellent life. The most important decisions we face require more than just logical thinking—they need to be guided by our virtues, our sense of purpose, and our connections with others. When we combine these elements, we make choices that align with what matters most to us, leading to a life of real meaning and fulfillment. Craig draws on Aristotle's wisdom here—he understood that living well means living in harmony with our nature and using reason as our guid...
2025-05-0506 minLive Well and FlourishFrom Exhaustion to Flourishing: The Choices We MakeThe salient point of this discussion revolves around the assertion that the choices we make, both trivial and significant, fundamentally shape our existence and ultimately dictate our capacity to flourish. As I delve into the complexities of life’s overwhelming nature, I invite listeners to contemplate how their own decisions influence their well-being. Through a candid exploration of my personal experiences with exhaustion, I elucidate the importance of recognizing the agency we possess in sculpting our lives. By advocating for a mindful reassessment of our daily choices, I underscore that even minor adjustments can yield profound transformations over time. It...
2025-04-2807 minLive Well and FlourishFrom Exhaustion to Flourishing: The Choices We MakeThe salient point of this discussion revolves around the assertion that the choices we make, both trivial and significant, fundamentally shape our existence and ultimately dictate our capacity to flourish. As I delve into the complexities of life’s overwhelming nature, I invite listeners to contemplate how their own decisions influence their well-being. Through a candid exploration of my personal experiences with exhaustion, I elucidate the importance of recognizing the agency we possess in sculpting our lives. By advocating for a mindful reassessment of our daily choices, I underscore that even minor adjustments can yield profound transformations over time. It...
2025-04-2807 minAI Goes to CollegeOf Syllabi, Spells, and Structured Prompts: AI for Fall TeachingThis podcast episode elucidates the necessity for higher education professionals to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications within the academic sphere. We, Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler, alongside our esteemed co-author France Belanger, delve into practical anecdotes regarding the integration of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, into pedagogical practices. Through illustrative narratives, we highlight both the advantages and limitations of AI, emphasizing the importance of expertise in ensuring accurate and reliable outcomes when employing these technologies. Furthermore, we discuss actionable strategies for faculty members to prepare for the upcoming academic term...
2025-04-2232 minLive Well and FlourishHope Amidst the Struggle: Taking Control of Your Mental Well-BeingThe episode addresses the pressing issue of a mental health epidemic, a phenomenon that appears to be pervasive across various demographics within our society. Craig Van Slyke articulates the alarming statistics that indicate a significant rise in mental health challenges, with adult mental illness rates escalating from 19.1% in 2018 to 23.1% by 2022. Through a candid examination of daily conversations and observed trends, we delve into the underlying factors contributing to this crisis, including a growing sense of uncertainty about the future. Importantly, the discussion emphasizes that, despite the daunting nature of these challenges, there exists an avenue for hope and improvement...
2025-04-1507 minLive Well and FlourishHope Amidst the Struggle: Taking Control of Your Mental Well-BeingThe episode addresses the pressing issue of a mental health epidemic, a phenomenon that appears to be pervasive across various demographics within our society. Craig Van Slyke articulates the alarming statistics that indicate a significant rise in mental health challenges, with adult mental illness rates escalating from 19.1% in 2018 to 23.1% by 2022. Through a candid examination of daily conversations and observed trends, we delve into the underlying factors contributing to this crisis, including a growing sense of uncertainty about the future. Importantly, the discussion emphasizes that, despite the daunting nature of these challenges, there exists an avenue for hope and improvement...
2025-04-1507 minLive Well and FlourishThe PITA Matrix: Your Guide to Reducing Work-Related StressFeeling overwhelmed by your daily tasks? In this episode, Craig Van Slyke introduces the PITA Matrix, a practical tool designed to help you identify and manage stress-inducing activities. Many of us continue with tasks that drain our energy simply because we think they're essential. Learn how to use this simple but powerful method to understand your stress sources and develop effective strategies to manage them. If you're ready to reclaim your time and energy, this episode offers valuable insights for creating a more balanced and flourishing life.The pervasive sensation of being overwhelmed by the myriad of...
2025-04-0211 minLive Well and FlourishThe PITA Matrix: Your Guide to Reducing Work-Related StressFeeling overwhelmed by your daily tasks? In this episode, Craig Van Slyke introduces the PITA Matrix, a practical tool designed to help you identify and manage stress-inducing activities. Many of us continue with tasks that drain our energy simply because we think they're essential. Learn how to use this simple but powerful method to understand your stress sources and develop effective strategies to manage them. If you're ready to reclaim your time and energy, this episode offers valuable insights for creating a more balanced and flourishing life.The pervasive sensation of being overwhelmed by the myriad of...
2025-04-0211 minLive Well and FlourishIs Your Pursuit of Success Hindering Your Flourishing?What does it mean to live an excellent life? While many equate excellence with achievements and productivity, this episode challenges these conventional notions of success. Through personal reflection and insight, we explore a transformative perspective on excellence that goes beyond the superficial metrics celebrated in today's society. Many individuals, despite adhering to societal prescriptions for success, find themselves in a state of dissatisfaction, which prompts a critical examination of what it truly means to flourish. Throughout this episode, I will share three pivotal insights that have reshaped my understanding of excellence, emphasizing the importance of embracing life's unpredictability, cherishing...
2025-03-2606 minLive Well and FlourishIs Your Pursuit of Success Hindering Your Flourishing?What does it mean to live an excellent life? While many equate excellence with achievements and productivity, this episode challenges these conventional notions of success. Through personal reflection and insight, we explore a transformative perspective on excellence that goes beyond the superficial metrics celebrated in today's society. Many individuals, despite adhering to societal prescriptions for success, find themselves in a state of dissatisfaction, which prompts a critical examination of what it truly means to flourish. Throughout this episode, I will share three pivotal insights that have reshaped my understanding of excellence, emphasizing the importance of embracing life's unpredictability, cherishing...
2025-03-2606 min
Live Well and FlourishReviving Excellence: The Return of Live Well and FlourishThe revival of *Live Well and Flourish* is predicated upon the profound realization that the pursuit of an excellent life is not merely a matter of planning, but rather an emergent process that unfolds organically. I have returned to this podcast after a hiatus, motivated by a rekindled desire to engage deeply with the concept of living a life imbued with meaning and purpose. This revival seeks not only to reflect on my own journey but also to assist listeners in navigating their paths toward flourishing. I acknowledge that the essence of an excellent life transcends material success, emphasizing...
2025-03-1807 min