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Infinite Curiosity Pod with Prateek JoshiInfinite Curiosity Pod with Prateek JoshiWhen Robots Go Haywire, Who Picks Up The Tab? | Amias GeretyAmias Gerety is a partner at QED Investors, a fintech-focused VC firm with $3.8 Billion under management. He was previously the Assistant Secretary at the US Department of Treasury. And he graduated from Harvard. Amias's favorite finance book: Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market (Author: Walter Bagehot)(00:01) Introduction(00:46) Why Do Robots Need Insurance?(03:04) Challenges for Insurance Companies with Robot Liability(07:34) Risks of Autonomous Robots in Industrial vs. Domestic Settings(12:22) Cybersecurity and Hacking Risks in Robotics(15:41) Importance and Challenge of Historical Data in Robotics Insurance2025-01-2148 minModern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)Fostering Confidence and Gratitude in Teenagers | Ed Gerety on Present Parenting, Communication StrategiesAny parents of teenagers? (...Or have kids who will be teenagers before you know it?) The seismic shifts that take place during the teenage years can make parenting feel impossible. Inspirational speaker Ed Gerety joins the conversation to impart some wisdom on how to raise curious, grateful, resilient, and self-sufficient teenagers in today's fast-paced world. Hand around after the interview to hear Adam share a recent Instant Regret.Episode 114 of Modern Dadhood opens with a quick chat between Marc and Adam about gratitude. Adam shares a story about his 7 year old daughter receiving a gratitude award at...2024-11-2249 minRebank: Fintech AnalysisRebank: Fintech AnalysisFintech Opportunties in the Current Macro Context with Amias GeretyAmias Gerety is a partner at QED with a specific focus on infrastructure, insurtech and payments. Prior to QED, Amias served as the President’s nominee and as Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In that role, he was the lead advisor to the Secretary on policies affecting financial institutions, fighting to restore order during the global financial crisis and impacting policy in the years that followed. Amias is a recipient of the Alexander Hamilton award, the Treasury’s highest honor. In this conversation, Amias and I disc...2024-02-1345 minThe Heartful Parent PodcastThe Heartful Parent PodcastEp 44 | Shine Your Light with Ed GeretyWe want our kids to follow their dreams, explore their passions, and show gratitude. But if you’ve ever tried talking to your teens about these topics, or asked questions to guide their thinking, it may not have landed as well as you’d hoped. So how do we teach these things to our teens and make sure it sticks? Inspirational Author, and Podcast host, Ed Gerety, has some valuable insight into how to reach our teens with these life lessons. Ed is sharing some of the gems from his book Shine Your Light: Navigate Your Way to a...2023-12-1251 minDentists IN the KnowDentists IN the KnowHumpday Happy Hour with Kay Gerety (8-24-22)Send us a textAir Date: 8-24-22Empowering general dentists to provide comprehensive orthodontic care for their patients has been the mission of the Gerety Orthodontic Seminars for last several decades.  Join us as we chat with Kay Gerety about her journey growing the center alongside her husband until his recent passing a few years ago.Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentistsintheknow/Kay is the Director of Education at Gerety Orthodontic Seminars and until her 2021 retirement from the classroom, was the lead instructor of our classroom courses. K...2023-10-1250 minLimitless Leadership LoungeLimitless Leadership LoungeChoose Your Attitude With Ed GeretyIt starts with your attitude. Ed Gerety's leadership advice is profound, and it really hit home for the three of us. You, too, will learn a lot from what Ed has to say to young and emerging leaders. From attitude, to gratitude, to some of the X Factors for success, resilience, and even the power of a handwritten note, we touch a variety of topics in this episode with the great Ed Gerety. Learn more about Ed: edgerety.comGet in touch with Ed's team: edgerety.com/education/contact2023-10-0444 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years72: Helping Your Teen Deal with Grief, Loss, & TraumaEdy Nathan’s private practice focuses on grief, trauma, loss and sex. Tough conversations people don’t like to have yet cause obstacles in creating a life worth living. Edy earned her master’s degrees from New York University and Fordham University in New York City. Edy is a  Psychology Today blogger, international speaker, and workshop innovator. She is the author of “It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery through Trauma and Loss.” Key Takeaways Grief is not just something your teen gets over, and grief is not only when someone they love dies. When you ask your teen...2023-09-2529 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years71: Smoothing out the Middle School Roller Coaster of Ecstatic DoomDavid Samore hails from Sioux City, Iowa, fourth of five sons to immigrant parents.  After serving 18 years as the principal of a leading middle school in Palm Beach County, Florida, he served as the SDPBC Principal of Global Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Samore has been a teacher and administrator at elementary, middle and high schools for over 35 years.  He speaks five languages and earned the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Britain.  A major thrust of Samore’s work has been the creation of overseas opportunities for all learners, including students, faculty, and community. Dr. Samore has just publi...2023-09-1143 minThe Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsThe Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 685: Why Investors Love SaaS with SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and QED Partner Amias Gerety on Fintech BeatSaaStr Founder and CEO Jason Lemkin and Partner at QED Investors Amias Gerety chat on the Fintech Beat podstream about all things SaaS, money, and what makes a great founder.  Some topics covered include:  What makes SaaS so great How SaaS is fairing in the “macro” economy Perspectives on fintech and SaaS and how they overlap How an investor chooses what to invest in and when it’s time to walk away Fintech Beat is all about the intersection of finance, tech, and policy, and now they’re touring outside the neighborhood of fintech and into the g...2023-09-0234 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years70: Helping Your Teen Transition into the New School YearStacey Clarke has been an educator for more than 2 decades. She pursued a career in broadcast journalism in college, then had the chance to be a substitute teacher while building her career. Stacey realized that she had a passion for teaching and wanted to help students experience the very best in education, so she changed careers. Stacey is the Assistant Director for a Charter School, grades 6-12, and she is also a parent of two teens. Key Takeaways It can be a big challenge for teens to have a successful transition to a new school or...2023-08-2814 minThe High RoadThe High RoadThe High Road #61 - Guest Ed GeretyToday Dr. Marlene and guest Ed Gerety, a teen expert who works with parents on navigating the teenage years, are going to discuss the effects of divorce on teenagers in particular, and the aspects of divorce that are specific to the teenager years, making this the most difficult time, developmentally, for children whose parents are going through separation and divorce. If you have teenage children, you won't want to miss this episode and the wisdom Ed and Dr. Marlene have to impart to parents going through separation and divorce.2023-08-2158 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years69: Are You Proud of the Person on Your Pillow?Patty Hendrickson (La Crosse, WI) is a booked and busy, high-energy and highly interactive speaker sharing with both student leaders and professionals. Since 1992 she’s spoken to more than a million people. With a Masters of Business Administration, she’s an award-winning association leader; author; and Certified Speaking Professional – a prestigious designation earned by less than 1000 people in the world. Most importantly, she’s a mom with two kids and an entrepreneur with a successful business. Her personal mantra is “Don’t cheat the world out of your wonderful!” Key Takeaways Statistics indicate that 3 out of 5 Americans are...2023-08-1424 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years68: The Complicated Relationship Between Teens & Social MediaBrooke Romney is a writer, speaker and leader of an online community who helps moms of teens and tweens create meaningful, healthy and enjoyable relationships with their children through practical application, education and community. Her goal is for every family to feel confident and connected. The mother of four boys ages tween to adult, Brooke knows parenting perfection isn’t real and takes an honest and hopeful approach with her audience. Her best-selling book “52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens” (Volumes 1 & 2) provides weekly tips to help parents and teens navigate the complexities of today’s world. The follow-up, 52 Modern Manners fo...2023-07-3122 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years67: Recognizing Eating Disorders in Children & TeensDr. Edward Phillips, an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Juna Grata, coauthors of a new book, FOOD, WE NEED TO TALK: The Science-Based, Humor-Laced Last Word on Eating, Diet and Making Peace with Your Body (on-sale July 11, 2023 from St. Martin’s Press). They also host the popular podcast of the same name, Food, We Need To Talk. Juna Gjata graduated from Harvard in 2017, with degrees in cognitive neuroscience and a minor in music. She is a concert pianist and composer, and creator of the podcast. Key Takeaways Some signs to look for that may in...2023-07-1725 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years66: Navigating the Risky Business of Teen “Partying”Jill Grimes, MD, is a board-certified family physician who specializes in college health. She is a nationally recognized medical media expert & author of award-winning book, “The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness”. Teen & college age partying is NOT what parents remember! Beer (with perhaps, worst case, beer bongs) have given way to successive vodka shots and intentional “blackout” drinking, and the mellow “Cheech N Chong” joint sharing version of “pot” is a far cry from today’s high THC concentration “weed”. Dr. Grimes shares the inside scoop about the medical challenges and risks o...2023-07-0325 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years65: Thin Places: Helping Your Teen Create a Space for Grace in their LifeDrawing on her Irish-Celtic heritage, Julianne Stanz helps us explore the Celtic idea of the “thin places” and how to help children create spaces for grace in their lives. While thin places have always been associated with specific ancient locations, it is clear that we have entered a thin space today, time of spiritual displacement. This spiritual displacement finds its voice in communal expressions of pain such as protesting and social media trends, and in rioting and civil unrest.  If we can navigate this well, we can emerge stronger, more connected to one another, more empathetic, peaceful and hopeful—and as a...2023-06-1932 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years64: Unique Challenges of Raising Kids with Neurological DifferencesHumorist and motivational Comedian Kevin Wanzer is from Indianapolis, Indiana, where he began his speaking career in 10th grade. As a teenager, he addressed the United Nations and was appointed to the White House Conference for a Drug Free America. To this day, Kevin is still one of the youngest presidential appointees in American history. Kevin also served on the staff of The David Letterman Show. Kevin uses humor to focus on the importance of leading through kindness and looking out for those who may be left behind or forgotten. Matthew Vire wrote the first draft of...2023-06-0532 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years63: The Power of the Adolescent BrainDr. Armstrong explains what makes the adolescent so amazingly powerful and talks about how we can tap its wonders in the middle school and high school level with simple interventions such as bringing emotion into learning, providing students with physical movement as they learn, incorporating real life experiences like internships and apprenticeships, and helping students understand how their brains work. Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. is the author of 20 books including his latest, a novel called Childless. His other books include The Power of the Adolescent Brain, Neurodiversity in the Classroom, 7 Kinds of Smart, Multiple Intelligences in the...2023-05-1925 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years62: Partnering with Your Teen’s Principal & AdministrationMy guest today is Steve Beals, Principal of Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH. Steve is in his 24th year as a principal and 35th year in education. In this episode, we talk about how to help your teen navigate the waters of school and the importance of partnering with their principal. Key Takeaways There are more challenges today for students than ever before. There’s no question that social media and technology plays a key role in that. Many students are still facing learning issues post pandemic and their social emotional needs have changed. Academics is...2023-05-0822 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years61: How to Deal with Burn-out and Overwhelm as a ParentSheryl Ziegler, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Play Therapist in private practice. She is the author of Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process. In this important episode, we talk about what keeps parents up at night when it comes to feeling over-whelmed and burned out while raising teens. Key Takeaways New research indicates that the biggest concern parents have today is about their teen’s mental health. The adolescent brain is wired to seek out reward by engaging in high-risk behavior. Parents still have th...2023-04-2427 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years60: How to Build Executive Functioning Skills in TeensDr. Norrine Russell uses an innovative method of coaching for complex students including those who have ADHD, Autism, Anxiety; and those who have learning differences. Dr. Russell has a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University, with a focus on psychology and education. Dr. Russell’s passion for providing support to frustrated teens and weary parents is fueled not only by her professional training and expertise but also by her own experience of raising two complex children. Key Takeaways Executive functioning skills are crucial for teens to become the CEO of their life, skills that help th...2023-04-1024 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years59: Does Your Teen Need a Digital Detox?Michael Jacobus has been working with teens for over 35 years as a summer camp director. In 2018 he founded Reset Summer Camp to address the needs of kids who found themselves escaping into digital media and gaming in order to avoid the real-world. His program will expand into Canada this summer and has launched an App for teens and their families to help keep them on track, year-round. Key Takeaways What are signs to look out for when we feel our teen may be to-tuned-into digital media? Disengaging from family activities, if they’d rather eat in th...2023-03-2717 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years58: How to Support Teens if They Come Out as LGBTQSilen Wellington (they/he) has served as the LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Coordinator for the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County, CO for the last two years. Their work involves training and education, inclusivity consultation, local advocacy, and direct peer support services to LGBTQ+ youth. Silen believes every young person needs a space to explore who they are and be witnessed for their unique gifts. Silen’s background is in psychology and music composition, and they are passionate about mental health, advocacy, and community building. Key Takeaways The more inclusive the environments are that we create, th...2023-03-1325 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years57: Simple Acts of Kindness - Helping Teens find their Passion and Purpose through ServiceNatalie Silverstein is an author of two books on kindness and service, a speaker, consultant, nonprofit founder and passionate advocate for family and youth service. She believes that volunteering is not simply a “nice” thing to do, that there are no “random” acts of kindness and that we need to flip the narrative on mandatory service hours. In this episode, we discuss the many benefits of teen service. Natalie will offer tips, tools and inspiration to help parents as they encourage teens to find their passion and purpose through meaningful community service. Key Takeaways Understanding the science...2023-02-2720 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years56: How to Encourage Self-Reliance in Your TeensBryan Ward is a husband and proud father of two adult sons. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and is currently the creator and host of the Dad Up Podcast. Over the past 3 years, Bryan has coached countless fathers on learning tools and strategies in parenting. In this episode, Bryan and Ed talk about how to adapt and encourage self-reliance in your teens. They also focus on how to be a friend to your teen and when to set boundaries. They wade into the complexity of speaking with other parents when their teen’s impact on your teen is po...2023-02-1327 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Develop Positive Relationships with Your TeenCynthia Muchnick is an expert in the college admission process: she got her start in admission offices before opening a private study skills and college counseling business in Southern California, which she ran for over fifteen years. Cynthia is also the co-author of “The Parent Compass”, where she dives in on better ways parents can show up and parent their teens. In this episode, Cynthia shares the importance of asking good questions and then listening to the responses in a present way in order to develop a better relationship with your teen.   Key Takeaways  How can you be...2023-01-3032 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsGiving Your Teen Room to Fail & Teaching Them to Rise Above ItDr. Chris Jones is the Principle of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School and is the author of “Seeing to Lead”, which dives into how leaders can enhance student success. Dr. Chris has been an educator for 22 years and in this episode shares why he’s so passionate about teaching today’s youth. You’ll learn why it’s so important to give your teen room to fail, how to teach them to rise to the occasion, and so much more.    Key Takeaways Success takes time to build. You must put sweat in.  Social media doesn’t tell the true s...2023-01-1626 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years53: What to Do When Your Teen is Homesick at CollegeLisa M. Desautels is the Vice President of Student Affairs at Thomas College. Lisa is responsible for the functional areas of counseling services, health services, disability services, leadership development, and more. Transitions can be tough on everybody, not just for your young adult headed off to college. There will be times where they might phone home for a little bit of support or where they might just want to come back home, what should a parent do? Lisa offers some advice.    Key Takeaways What do you do if your children get homesick at college?  Whe...2023-01-0223 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHelping Your Teen Feel Confident in Difficult MomentsDr. Nate Zinsser, former Director of Performance Psychology at West Point and author of The Confident Mind, shares insights on helping teens navigate the awkward and often scary moments encountered as they step onto the athletic field, the stage, or into the exam room.    Key Takeaways How do you instill confidence in your teenager?  You are a role model to your teens. Are you leading by example?  Confidence is not a one-time thing. You have to keep working at it. When something goes wrong, we tend to focus on the negative and not on the...2022-12-1941 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHelping Your Teen Deal with Test AnxietyTest-Prep Expert Dr. Kelly S. Frindell, Ph.D joins Ed to discuss why your teen should still take the SAT/ACT even though many colleges don’t require the test anymore. She enlightens us on how our Teens can use good test scores to get scholarships, create good study habits, manage test stress and be less afraid of math. For those considering sending their teen to boarding and private school, she tells us everything we need to know about the pros and cons and entrance exams Key Takeaways About Dr. Kelly and he...2022-12-0529 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsYoga for Anxiety and StressShelby Phoenix is a former art teacher and today she teaches children and teens the benefits of yoga to combat their stress and anxiety. During the pandemic, Shelby saw how her students were checked out online and could see how nothing was set up for their success. Undergoing her yoga certification training during the pandemic, Shelby now teaches middle schoolers how to breathe and self-regulate themselves when their days are getting too hectic.    Key Takeaways Covid happened and that shakes up a child’s world. What is the definition of trauma? As a teacher, Shel...2022-11-2220 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsThe Four Types of Abuse to AvoidDr. Amy Saltzman is a Physician, Mindfulness Coach, Author, former Stanford gymnast, and abuse survivor of covert emotional abuse who is passionate about creating protective prevention programs and establishing comprehensive national policies to end abuse in sports and other community programs. Because of Dr. Amy’s painful past, she’s made it her mission to protect athletes from abuse. Her program, “Spot a Spider”, helps children, teens, and young adults learn about the awful ways a predator can prey on a victim. It not only teaches them to spot an abuser but also shows them how to protect themselves from it...2022-11-0525 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsAbusive Bullies and the Neurological Scars They CauseJennifer Fraser, PhD, is the Founder of the Bullied Brain. She is a bestselling author and an award-winning educator with a PhD in Comparative Literature. Her online courses and workshops provide dynamic lessons in the impact neuroscience has on personal development and culture change. In her new book, “The Bullied Brain”, Jennifer dives into how bullying affects the brain and how victims of bullies can heal from the trauma they’ve experienced. Bullying goes deeper than hurting someone’s feelings, the brain adapts to these changes in harmful ways. Dr. Jennifer explains how in this week’s episode.    ...2022-10-2431 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHOW NOT TO EAT: Confessions and Advice from a Hollywood Nutrition DoctorMichael Dansinger, MD, is a weight loss and nutrition expert who advised NBC’s inspirational reality show “The Biggest Loser” for 10 years. He shares his insights and opinions about the global obesity epidemic, popular weight loss diets, weight loss and regain in Biggest Loser participants, and how to teach good eating habits to your teens when they can eat anything they want without consequences for their age.    Key Takeaways Dr. Michael shares why he believes the American diet is so unhealthy.  Teenagers are getting a ton of mixed messages on how to eat. When it comes...2022-10-1025 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsSelf-Care Tips for Busy Parents of TeensElise Knox is a life and wellness coach and a former middle school teacher. With two children of her own, Elise is helping parents and preteen/teen girls get through this challenging time with more connection and ease. Parents might feel like they never have any time to themselves and that they’re pretty much living in survival mode to keep their teens healthy and well. However, this leads to burn out and not showing up as the best parent you can be. In this episode, Elise shares how to make time for yourself and take care of your ne...2022-09-2630 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe?Dr. Walt Karniski is an author and a Developmental Pediatrician trained at Boston’s Children Hospital. He was the Director of Division of Developmental Pediatricians at the University of South Florida for 15 years. He spent the last 20 years developing and operating three private schools for children with ADHD and anxiety disorder. Throughout his career, Dr. Walt has evaluated close to 10,000 children. His new book is ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? (Roman & Littlefield, May 15, 2022). Learn more at: adhdmedicationbook.com   In this episode, Dr. Walt talks about ADHD in teens how it affects the...2022-09-1232 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsThe Healing Effects of Horses on TeensKathryn Yuma is the Development Manager at Hearts & Horses, a therapeutic riding center in Loveland, Colorado. The mission at Hearts & Horses is to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social wellbeing of people with special needs. In this episode, Kathryn talks about the magic of therapeutic riding and why it can be an excellent choice for teens struggling with social and emotional issues, teens at risk, and teens who need physical and occupational therapy.     The natural gait (movement) of the horse stimulates human walking movement in a manner that cannot be replicated mechanically. While riding, par...2022-08-2917 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsThe Dangers of Social Media Use in TeenagersRichard Capriola has been a mental health and substance use counselor for over two decades. He has treated both teens and adults diagnosed with substance use disorders and he is also the author of “The Addicted Child”, a handy parental guide for adolescent substance abuse. In this episode, Richard shares advice on how you can help your teens develop healthier social media habits and how to prevent them from being addicted to their cellphones.    Key Takeaways About Richard and his work with teens.  What seems to be the most popular apps teens are using today? ...2022-08-1527 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsThe College Admission Process is Rigged!Susan Paterno is the Director of the Journalism Program at Chapman University. Susan is an award-winning writer, reporter, and columnist. Susan’s work has been featured in Forbes, NY Times, Washington Post, and she was a correspondent for the LA Times. She is out with a new book, “Game On: Why College Admission Is Rigged and How to Beat the System”, which details why parents struggle in this area and what to do about it. In this episode, Susan provides hope to parents and students looking to get an education as debt-free as possible.    Key Takeaway...2022-08-0125 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Create an Anti-Racist Culture in Your School and Your HomeHenry J. Turner is an award-winning high school principal, speaker, and author of “Change The Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your School”. He is most proud of the collaborative community he works within to empower students to fight hate and bigotry in their school. In this episode, Henry talks about how you can change the narrative within your school and your home and shares the first steps towards a more diverse environment that cultivates acceptance for one another no matter who they are.   Key Takeaways No inclusion in your school? You have...2022-07-1821 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsCommunication Tips to Boost a Better Relationship with Your TeenCasey O’Roarty is a positive discipline Trainer and Parent Coach. She hosts the popular parenting podcast, “Joyful Courage”. For the last 20 years, Casey has worked with families as an educator and coach to broaden perspectives on parenthood, behavior and relationships between parents and children. In this episode, Casey offers advice on how you can improve your relationship with your moody teenager and she reminds parents that we really have the power to influence a better relationship with our teen.   Key Takeaways A little bit about Casey and her work.  What are some common mistakes...2022-07-0740 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsCommunication Tips to Boost a Better Relationship with Your TeenCasey O’Roarty is a Positive discipline Trainer and Parent Coach. She hosts the popular parenting podcast Joyful Courage. For the last 20 years, Casey has worked with families as an educator and coach to broaden perspectives on parenthood, behavior and relationships between parents and children. In this episode, Casey offers advice on how you can improve your relationship with your moody teenager, and reminds parents that we really have all the power to influence a better relationship with your teen.   Key Takeaways A little bit about Casey and her work.  What are some common mist...2022-07-0440 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen Years“Breaking Common Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis Myths”Alena Cirello uses a person-centered approach in helping her clients get the breakthroughs they’re seeking. As a Certified Hypnotherapist and the Owner of Center for Self-Healing Arts, Alena creates unique strategies for her clients to self-actualize their future. In this episode, Alena breaks some common myths about hypnosis and explains how it can really help you and your teen tap into achieving your goals.    Key Takeaways A little bit about Alena and her background in hypnotherapy. There are so many misconceptions about hypnotherapy. What is it exactly?  Alena can’t ‘break into your mind’ and...2022-06-2033 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsMindful Teens~The Power of Small Meditation BreaksChetana Parmar, Advanced Yoga & Meditation Teacher, has over 20 years of experience in sustainability and environmental issues and also offers guided meditation sessions to organizations. Chetana is a Meditation Instructor, Climate Activist, and Sustainability Consultant. In this week’s episode, she talks about some of the benefits of taking a pause throughout your day and how you can instill good meditation practices in your teens.    Key Takeaways What are some of the benefits of meditation?  It’s all about taking small moments out of your day to be conscious of your wellbeing and your space. You can...2022-06-0621 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsWhat Were You Thinking?!Joani Geltman has over 30 years of experience working with parents, children, schools, and community groups. She is also a parenting coach, college professor, and public speaker. In this episode, Joani share insights from her book, “A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens”, simple, concrete practical tips useful in those daily moments of stress as a parent when you wish you had the "right thing to do and the right thing to say”!   Key Takeaways Have you ever asked, “What were you thinking?” to your teen?  The teenage brain is still growing, and parents often forget that their t...2022-05-2340 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsWhat Skills Should Teens Develop Prior to Going to College?Molly is a College Facilitator and helps teens develop the skills they need to be ready to leave the nest and become independent adults. Molly is focused on helping teens not just take a bunch of classes, but find their passion in life. In this episode, Molly shares what she is thinking about when she is working one-on-one with her students, the importance of taking a step to instill and teach the power of failure, and so much more.     Key Takeaways  About Molly and the work she does in education.  We are doing teens a dis...2022-05-0923 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Work Through Teen Substance Abuse” with Richard Capriola, Mental Health Counselor Author of "The Addicted Child"Richard Capriola has been a mental health and substance use counselor for over two decades. He has treated both teen and adults diagnosed with substance use disorders including over a decade as a counselor at Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas. Richard is the author of “The Addicted Child”, a handy parental guide for adolescent substance abuse.  In this episode Richard will discuss adolescent substance abuse, how the pandemic changed teen substance abuse and warning signs every parent, teacher and coach should know about.  Key Takeaways How has the pandemic affected teen substance abuse?  Why did dru...2022-04-2541 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsWhen Does College Make Sense?Melinda Shofner has been a high school counselor for the past 20 years and specializes in College and Career Counseling. She helps students make the best decision possible in their college of choice, what a good fit really means, and she also helps students prepare for transitioning from life at home to college. In this episode, Melinda talks about scholarships, the implications of student loans, and additional resources students can tap into.   Key Takeaways There’s so much anxiety around choosing the right college for your teen.  Picking the right college is like teaching your chil...2022-04-1129 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsUnderstanding How the Teen Brain Actually WorksDr. John B. Molidor, CEO & President of the Brain Based Leadership Institute, works with people to better understand how their brains work. He guides his clients towards using their brains more efficiently and to help them make better decisions. In this episode, he explains why it can be so frustrating working with your teen as they begin to enter adulthood. Your brain doesn’t fully form until you’re 25 years old, so it’s important for parents to practice a bit of grace when your child makes illogical mistakes.   Key Takeaways Why do teenagers do some...2022-03-2838 minWharton FinTech PodcastWharton FinTech PodcastAmias Gerety, Partner at QED Investors - Helping Founders Navigate Uncertain TimesAnirudh Singh sits down with Amias Gerety, Partner at QED Investors. The two discuss the recent cryptocurrency executive order, QED's success over the past two years, investments into Tint, Atomic, and Ntropy, and much more. Amias Gerety: Amias joined QED as a Partner in 2017 focusing on supporting the portfolio and finding new investment opportunities with a focus on back office technologies and infrastructure companies. Amias brings a deep background in financial markets, compliance, and RegTech to the QED team. Most recently, Amias served as the President’s nominee and as Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. De...2022-03-2835 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsTeen Suicide Prevention: What Parents Can Do to Help Their Teen Through Turbulent TimesAshley Keough is a Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Speaker practicing in New Hampshire. Ashley has been in this field of work for the last 20 years and helps her clients own their story. In this week’s episode, Ashley shares some scary stats about the rise of suicides in our teens today, and what parents can do to help ease the distress of adulthood as your teen goes through these tough developmental changes.     Key Takeaways How do you know if your teen is suicidal? What are the signs? Suicide rates are on the rise. Why i...2022-03-1426 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsShould My Teen Go to College? Is It Worth It?Peter Bielagus is a Financial Speaker and the Author of three books on money management. In this week’s episode, he explores whether it makes sense for your teen to attend college. He also answers the question on what parents can do if their teen doesn’t want to go to college; the options they have to pursue education; and the types of conversation you should be having with your teen around money and education.    Key Takeaways Going to college to get good grades is an outdated concept. A student today needs to take advant...2022-02-2824 minCounselor AccentsCounselor AccentsTechniques to Use for All Ages with Ed GeretyIn this episode Ed Gerety shares ideas for connections for all ages.  You might be surprised to hear that some of these ideas will work just as well with Kindergarten students as they will with staff members!  What we loved about talking with Ed is that he told a story with each technique.  These stories drive home the why behind the how.  Plus you know how much we love stories! Ed Gerety is an author, podcast host, and one of the top motivational youth speakers and leadership trainers in the world.  As an experienced keynote speaker and leade...2022-02-211h 00Parents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsLeadership Lessons from Half CourtCoach Jim Johnson has over 30 years of experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories. One of Jim’s career highlights was working with an autistic boy named Jason McElwain, nicknamed J-Mac, who scored 20 points in the game’s last 3 minutes. Jim leans on his extensive experience and shares the power of leadership, coaching others, and getting teams to think bigger in this week’s episode.    Key Takeaways A little bit about Jim and his story with Jason, a boy with autism.  Jim learned as a coach that if you really want to get the m...2022-02-1728 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredAlcohol in Early India: James McHughWhen you think of alcoholic drinks in world history, you might think of French wine, Japanese sake, Russian vodka...But what about India? Although it’s not well represented in global histories of alcohol, in fact Indian history overflows with drinking cultures and a diverse array of alcoholic drinks. We learn about all this—and more—through the pioneering research of James McHugh, Professor of South Asian religions at the University of Southern California. His new book, An Unholy Brew: Alcohol in Indian History and Religions, is the first-ever academic monograph on alcohol in early India. But it’s not just...2022-02-111h 01Parents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Cultivate a Strong Work Ethic in Your TeenDescription Eric Chester is America’s most celebrated ‘teen work ethic guru’, an acclaimed in-the-trenches workforce researcher and thought leader. As a former high school teacher and coach-turned motivational speaker for youth, Eric has visited thousands of high schools and colleges to help prepare students for success in part-time jobs all the way through to full-time careers. Eric discusses how you can help your teen lead a fulfilling work life and how to navigate the challenges they might face when they take on their very first job.    Key Takeaways Teenagers struggle to find suc...2022-01-3129 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Create a Strong Bond with Your TeenJason Holder is the Founder of Adventure Lore and has taught adventure programs to teens since the early 80s. He is a General Practitioner who primarily focuses on and works with ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and family work. Jason is also the author of two books in Adventure Therapy and Adventure Activities. In this episode, Jason shares how you can keep a strong bond with your teen as they go through a very rebellious time.    Key Takeaways For most teens and all the way up to people in their early 20s, growing up is...2022-01-1727 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Talk with Your Teen about Consent and Romantic RelationshipsChristy Keating is the Founder of The Heartful Parent, a Certified Parent Coach & Educator, and a licensed attorney and former prosecutor of 20 years with an expertise in the prosecution of sexually violent predators. Christy loves helping parents experience more love, joy, and connection in their families with The Heartfelt Parent Coaching Programs.   In this episode. Christy talks about how to talk about consent with your children. She covers everything your teen could say if they face rejection to setting healthy boundaries with others on what they’re ready and not ready to do. Unfortunately, with the...2022-01-0329 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsStaying Connected When Your Teen Wants You To Go AwayHarriet Turk has spent the last two decades in education and business. In the education sector, Harriet developed and implemented multi-million dollar programs for local and state level educational systems as the Youth Programs Coordinator for the Mississippi Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. In this episode, Harriet shares how to build a deeper connection with your teen, even when it feels like they ‘never talk’!    Key Takeaways The teen years are a very confusing time. They need a parental figure to connect with them.  How do you listen to your teen when they’re refusing...2021-12-2025 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsTools to Help Teens Manage Stress and OverwhelmChrista D'Amico, CAGS, NCSP, is a NH Licensed School Psychologist who works at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH. Ms. D'Amico partners with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and the community. Ms. D'Amico understands that parents want to help their teens and help them with their problems, but that might not always be the best approach. In this episode, Christa shares tips and advice on how parents can teach their children to be more resilient and self-aware when they're managing...2021-12-0623 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsSeparated from Your Spouse or Divorced? What To Do About Your Teen?Dr. Marlene Bizub, Psy.D., has been working in the court system for the last 23 years and has seen couples go through it all; including using their children to hurt the other parent. What can you do to prevent a situation like this if you're separating from your partner or if your child is currently spending their time in separate households? Dr. Marlene has some timeless advice on how to act in the best interest of your children.    Key Takeaways What do teens really need when their parents live in separate households? What are so...2021-11-2213 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredInterpreting the Pew Report on Religion in India: Neha SahgalWould it surprise you to learn that most people in contemporary India believe in god? That Śiva is the most popular Hindu deity? That while half of Indians meditate weekly, only a third have ever practiced yoga? These are just a few of the findings of the Pew Research Center’s report on religious life in India. Published this past summer, the Pew report is a major milestone in the study of South Asian religions. It represents the most extensive publicly available data ever collected on religion in Indian society—including the intersection with politics, caste, and identity. One of th...2021-11-1755 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsWhat Parents Can Do to Support LGBTQ YouthJessica Weissbuch is the founder of Brave Trails, a summer camp for LGBTQ youth to build self-esteem, leadership skills, and life-long friends. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and focused her academic life on studying LGBTQ+ youth affirmative therapy practices. In this week’s episode, Jessica talks about how parents can be an LGBTQ ally even if your child is out or not. She also discusses ways to bring the conversation to your household so that there is acceptance and love for who your child is, and for who they may love.    Key Take...2021-11-0822 minNorthern Lights Pulse PodcastNorthern Lights Pulse PodcastEp 19: Staying Resilient and Embracing Change During the Challenges of School and Life: A Conversation with Ed GeretyIn this episode, Peter talks with author and professional speaker Ed Gerety about Staying Resilient and Embracing Change During the Challenges of School and Life.  They discuss techniques for fostering resilience and gratitude, as well as talk about how to approach failure when it happens.   Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/feeling-home License code: LZT4YP9YRMMNTXFI Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/dream-land License code: NXLMUQEIFQEJYMQT2021-11-0526 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsWhat Can Parents Do About Teen Suicide PreventionKerry Stutzman is a Family Therapist and Parenting Instructor passionate about teen suicide prevention. The numbers in teen suicides are rising and it’s frightening to feel so helpless as a parent! What can parents do to better support their teen’s mental health journey? Kerry has some tips on how to reduce internal teen conflict within your household and be supportive of your teen’s development.    Key Takeaways Kerry was heartbroken when she looked at teen suicide rates.  When there’s intense parental conflict, the risk of suicide increases.  Kerry understands parents don’t want to have...2021-10-2519 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsLanguage that Keeps Teens Coming Back for Your Support & GuidanceCynthia Klein is an Educator, Coach, Speaker, and Author. Through her work, Cynthia helps parents of children from age five to thirty. Cynthia understands how frustrating it is when your teen doesn’t let you in on their day-to-day life. Is it just because your teen is ‘going through a phrase’? No! It’s on you to open the lines of communication and learn how to truly listen to your teen. Cynthia shares how to develop a closer relationship with your child in this week’s episode.    Key Takeaways How do you make your teen feel he...2021-10-1228 minBut I Played One on TVBut I Played One on TVEpisode 24 - Peter GeretyIn this episode, I speak with Peter Gerety, best known for playing judges in The Wire and Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight.2021-10-0727 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsParent Peer Pressure & How to Not Keep Up With the JonesesCoach Sheri Gazitt is the Founder of Teen Wise and Mom Wise. She is an advocate of teen mental wellness and helps parents navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. In this week’s episode, Sheri talks about how to not get suckered into peer pressure as a parent. It’s easy to compare your child’s progress with other children in your community, but that extra stress can really affect the critical developmental years of your child!    Key Takeaways There is such a thing as parent peer pressure. What are your parenting values?  Sheri bel...2021-09-2721 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Talk to Your Teens About Substance AbuseChucky Rosa is a non-profit Public Speaker and an Advocate against drug and alcohol abuse. Chucky works with teens, families, and individuals struggling with substance abuse and has shared his personal story with thousands, which has inspired them to live a drug free life. On this week’s episode, Chucky talks about how to spot the early signs of substance abuse, what to do as a parent, and why thinking it’s ‘not a big deal’ is a mistake.    Key Takeaways Chucky shares his story on how he lost two children, and almost a third, to...2021-09-1328 minRELOAD PODCASTRELOAD PODCASTReload EP044 - Niall Gerety of OSNS and Nick Berry of Open Air ImportsOn EP044 we're on tour with a slightly different format. We're at OSNS show in Longford to sit down with organiser Niall Gerety and find out what goes into the show, his drifting career and building the world's first MK5 Jetta coupe. We also sit down with Nick Berry of Open Air Imports to chat about importing cars from all around the world, the rules and regulations involved and what it means to turn a hobby into a full time job, Enjoy!2021-09-011h 26Parents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsThe Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life & Death StoryLaura Stack’s 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide on November 20, 2019 from paranoid delusion from using high-THC marijuana concentrates. Soon afterward, Laura started a 501c3, Johnny’s Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. In this session, Laura will share the story of Johnny’s marijuana addiction from a parent’s point of view, a poignant chronicle of the shocking descent from innocence to eventual suicide. Before marijuana, Johnny was a computer whiz with a 4.0 GPA and a perfect math score on the SAT. A...2021-08-3022 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsThe Secret Lives of Teens: Getting Your Teen to Open Up to YouJon Mattleman has worked with schools, parents, mental health organizations, and businesses for the last 30 years to help manage anxiety, stress, depression and more. Today, Jon discusses why your teen might not be opening up to you, social media challenges, and so much more. It’s not just because they’re going through a ‘phrase’, it’s because we, as parents, make it difficult for them to talk! Sometimes we need to take a step back, give our teen space, and just listen attentively without trying to problem solve. Jon shares some useful strategies on this week’s episode to help navi...2021-08-1626 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsPandemic Leftovers: Helping teens re-adjust post-pandemic, emotionally and sociallyDr. Elizabeth Englander is a professor of Psychology and the Founder and Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University, a Center which delivers programs, resources, and research for the state of Massachusetts and nationwide. She is a nationally recognized researcher and expert in the area of bullying and cyberbullying, childhood causes of aggression and abuse, and children’s use of technology. Dr. Elizabeth dives into how parents can set their teenagers up to win and develop a healthy technology routine in this week’s episode.    Key Takeaways About Dr. Elizabeth.  How do...2021-08-0230 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredSanskrit, Indo-Muslim History, and Twitter: Audrey TruschkeSanskrit is known as the classical language of India, especially Hindu traditions. But over its 3000 year history, Sanskrit was widely used in other Indian religions, as well. And not only religions. Sanskrit was a lingua franca in Early India—a window onto cosmopolitain, literary, intellectual, and political cultures of the past. On this episode, Finnian talks with Audrey Truschke, a historian of South Asia at Rutgers University, who has made her name studying Sanskrit texts and Islamic power on the subcontinent. Her most recent book, “The Language of History: Sanskrit Narratives of Indo-Muslim Rule” (Columbia UP), presents a ”history of Sansk...2021-07-2857 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsEmpower Your Teens and Help Your Children Get Out of Their ShellAs a Speaker, Trainer, Global Thought Leader, and Business Owner since 1987, Carole Copeland Thomas moderates the discussions of key issues affecting our global marketplace. Carole served as an adjunct faculty member for Bentley University for a decade and is the host of ‘Focus on Empowerment’, a weekly radio show that she has hosted for more than 17 years. Carol shares her 5-step framework for parents to help empower their teens, who are still trying to find themselves.    Key Takeaways Carole has a 5-step framework for parents and young teens to help make more empowering choices.  The fir...2021-07-1923 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsHow to Help Your Teen Get the Most Out of SportsBill Ball is entering his 23rd year as a head football coach and his 18th year as the athletic director at Exeter High School, New Hampshire. He was welcomed into the NHIAA Hall of Fame and had an entire football stadium named after him in his honor. Coach Ball is passionate about teaching teenagers the core fundamentals of sports. Find out more on this week’s episode!    Key Takeaways How can we generate positive experiences when our teens play sports?  Focus on the fundamentals. Take the emphasis off of winning.  What are some of the bi...2021-07-0515 minInspiring Futures - Lessons from the Worlds of Marketing and AdvertisingInspiring Futures - Lessons from the Worlds of Marketing and AdvertisingThe Future through the Eyes of Junior Strategists - Payal Pereira and Shannon GeretyThe longer one spends in the industry, it seems it gets easier to get more skeptical and cynical about the ad business. However, if you want a different take- talk to people who are just embarking on their careers in the business and see nothing but positivity and hope. I recently interviewed Payal Pereira and  Shannon Gerety who are recent strategy graduates from the VCU Brandcenter.  I was taken aback by their maturity, pragmatism, and good old-fashioned enthusiasm for the business and craft of strategy. What impressed me most was their desire to be part of the changes that th...2021-06-2253 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsEmpowering Your Children to Make Good ChoicesElaine Pasqua, CSP, is a dynamic nationally recognized keynote speaker and trainer who has transformed the lives of more than half a million people nationwide. She helps young students generate positive choices, healthy communication, and respectful relationships in their lives. Elaine shares on this week’s episode how to have tough conversations with your teens so that they understand the consequences and risks of underage drinking, drugs, sex, and more.    Key Takeaways Why do teens take such big risks?  Teenagers think everyone is drinking underage, having sex, and partaking in drugs more so than they...2021-06-2120 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredYoga and Meditation Studies: Karen O’Brien-Kop and Suzanne NewcombeWhat comes to mind when you hear the word “yoga”? A sequence of postures, maybe; perhaps a seated meditation. But this Sanskrit word has a history going back millennia. Yoga has been—and continues to be—a label for many different doctrines and practices; a spiritual path claimed by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Muslims, Sikhs, and many other groups; and a potent symbol in religion, politics and culture around the world. Growing from roots in early Indian asceticism, Yoga today is a truly global phenomenon. At the same time, yoga’s success has also fostered the rise of yoga and meditation...2021-06-0846 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsSet and Achieve Better GoalsIn this solo episode, Ed talks about the power of goal setting and how to help your teen have more clarity in what they’d like to do in life. Not everyone has it figured out, but by starting small, you can really start to think big, and set the steps in motion to achieve amazing things, too. Ed breaks down how he has been able to dream big and deliver big in today’s show!    Key Takeaways In school and in life, you can have a fixed mindset, or you can have a growth...2021-06-0711 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsSetting Your Teenager up for Financial SuccessCourtney Poquette has been a Teacher and Advocate for personal finance education for the past 15 years. In this episode, Courtney shares how you can prepare your teenagers for financial success. Start the conversation and don’t be afraid to talk with them about retirement! By starting early, your child can get lightyears ahead and be financially prepared for adulthood.    Key Takeaways For a lot of people, money is a very taboo thing to talk about.  Courtney talks about the financial education she got when she was growing up. She wishes more people told her about...2021-06-0118 minBeauty School BobbiBeauty School BobbiKevin Gerety, Kao Salon DivisionKevin Gerety, Key Relationship Manager, sits down with Beauty School Bobbi to discuss why salon support is so important when choosing a product company to partner with. Listen to hear why Kao Salon Division is such a benefit to Belleza Salon and Spa and their other partners.  2021-05-3129 minParents Navigating the Teen YearsParents Navigating the Teen YearsGetting Your Teen to Open Up and Trust YouCathy Printon has been an educator for more than 30 years. She has a passion in understanding personal stories and narratives to help students learn and grow authentically. Parents always struggle with having their teen open up and talk about some of the challenges they’re going through. Cathy shares advice on how to sit and really make your teen feel heard and seen, and how you can build a closer relationship with your child through trust and honesty.    Key Takeaways It’s hard to have a meaningful conversation with your teenager. How do you get th...2021-05-2418 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredMantras, Healing, and Tantra in Jainism: Ellen GoughSome years before the Buddha lived, another renunciant teacher rose to prominence in ancient India. Known as Mahavira, “the great hero,” he practiced the most difficult austerities. Preaching non-violence, he aimed to transcend his body and escape rebirth. When he finally reached liberation, he became known as the Jina—the victor. His followers, the Jains, worshipped Mahavira as the last in a series of enlightened teachers. Although its numbers are relatively small, Jainism remains a vibrant faith in India up to the present day—making it one of the oldest surviving religions in South Asia. On this episode, Finnian speaks w...2021-04-1945 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredHindu Street Shrines: Borayin LariosIf you’ve ever walked along city streets in India, chances are you’ve noticed Hindu street shrines. These are public spaces where people worship deities, saints, and spirits. Wayside shrines come in all shapes and sizes, from humble altars to full-on temples. You could think of them as crowd-sourced devotion: they seem to arise organically in response to the urban environment—at the base of a tree or near a busy intersection. The shrines usually house a sacred object, some incarnation of spiritual presence: a statue, an image, a stone. Going about their days, Hindus pause here to pray...2021-04-1136 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredIslam and Political Imagination in Early Modern Afghanistan: Tanvir Aktar AhmedThe Mughal Empire was an Islamic dynasty that ruled much of South Asia from the 16th-19th centuries. It was one of the grandest empires the world has ever known. But the Mughals did not rely on military might alone to consolidate their rule. They also used works of literature—stories that evoked peoples, cultures, and far-flung landscapes. Through stories, regional factions competed for influence at the Mughal court—and sought to define themselves. My guest today is Tanvir Aktar Ahmed, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Religious Studies at Brown University. Tanvir works at the intersection of Isla...2021-04-0237 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredReligion, Democracy, and Hindu Nationalism: Ashutosh VarshneyIn the past decade, India has seen the resurgence of Hindu nationalism, a political ideology of “Hindu-ness,” expressed by the neo-Sanskrit term Hindutva. Hindutva envisions India—a country where Hindus are the majority in terms of numbers—as a rightfully Hindu nation; Hindu nationalists feel threatened by minority groups, especially India’s Muslims. Riding this momentum is the current prime minister, Narendra Modi, who’s fanned the flames of identity politics throughout his career and now governs with a Hindutva worldview, with policies that critics call anti-Muslim. To learn more, I sat down with Ashutosh Varshney, Sol Goldman Professor of Internati...2021-03-2634 minSensing the SacredSensing the SacredSensing the Sacred TrailerWelcome to Sensing the Sacred, a new podcast from the Center for Contemporary South Asia at the Watson Institute at Brown University. There’s so much fascinating scholarship about South Asian religions across disciplines—religious studies, history, anthropology, critical theory, political science. With Sensing the Sacred, we aim to bridge these boundaries and bring you interdisciplinary conversations on a wide range of topics. I hope you’ll join me, Finnian Gerety, as I talk to colleagues from around the world about Hindu nationalism, street shrines in India, stories of saints in Afghanistan, mantras and astrology in Jainism—just to name a f...2021-03-1901 minAquest PodcastAquest PodcastCP86 Solutions: Staff Up or go Third Party with Nicola GeretyTuesday's session (3 Nov) at CP86 MiniCon will deal with the solutions available to legacy mancos and SMICs who need to change their resourcing model. That session will be co-hosted by Nicola Gerety of AMX and she joins me on this podcast to set the scene. We chat about the types of questions investment managers have when considering the third party manco option and the challenges and timelines involved. We also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of establishing your own manco. Finally, we talk about value for money and the need for both in-house and third party mancos to demonstrate...2020-10-1225 minAd Addict PodcastAd Addict PodcastADT EP.58 | Gerety Awards 2020 Juries Talk – DAY 3 Creative Side - Addict Talk[Ad Addict x Gerety Awards Juries Talk - Day3] วันสุดท้ายแล้ว! กับไลฟ์สุด Exclusive กับคณะกรรมการ 'สายครีเอทีฟ' ตัวแทนประเทศไทยจาก The Gerety Awards 2020 เวทีประกวดความคิดสร้างสรรค์พลังหญิงสุดยิ่งใหญ่ของปี 2020 นี้! โดยแขกรับเชิญวันนี้ได้แก่ คุณกุสุมา รุจกิจยานนท์ Creative Director แห่ง BBDO Bangkok คุณนุวดี เกตุเรืองโรจน์ Creative Director แห่ง The Leo Burnett Group Thailand คุณพรรณราย จวนรุ่ง Creative Director แห่ง Cheil Thailand พร้อมร่วมดำเนินรายการโดย คุณดมิสาฐ์ องค์ศิริวัฒนา Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director แห่ง SOUR Bangkok วันนี้เราลองมาดูกัน! ว่าพี่ๆ สายครีเอทีฟจะมีมุมมองการตัดสินผลงานอย่างไรกันบ้าง? 2020-09-2458 minAd Addict PodcastAd Addict PodcastADT EP.57 | Gerety Awards 2020 Juries Talk – DAY 2 Client/Brand/Marketer Side - Addict Talk[Ad Addict x Gerety Awards Juries Talk - Day2] วันที่ 2 ของไลฟ์สุดพิเศษที่เราจะมาพูดคุยกับเหล่าคณะกรรมการจากเวทีประกวดความคิดสร้างสรรค์พลังหญิงอย่าง The Gerety Awards 2020 ที่เราจะมาเจาะลึกแนวคิดจากคณะกรรมการฝั่ง "แบรนด์" โดยแขกรับเชิญวันนี้ได้แก่ คุณหรรษา วงศ์สิริพิทักษ์ Head of Marketing แห่ง The 1, Central Retail Corporation Limited คุณโฉมชฎา กุลดิลก Head of Corporate Brand แห่ง SC ASSET พร้อมร่วมดำเนินรายการโดย คุณพิมพ์มาศ ลีนุตพงษ์ Co-Founder and Managing Director แห่ง SOUR Bangkok 2020-09-231h 08Ad Addict PodcastAd Addict PodcastADT EP.56 | Gerety Awards 2020 Juries Talk – DAY 1 Agency Management Side - Addict Talk[Ad Addict x Gerety Awards Juries Talk - Day1] ไลฟ์สุดพิเศษที่เราจะมาพูดคุยกับกรรมการผู้บริหารเอเจนซีชั้นนำของไทย จากเวทีประกวดความคิดสร้างสรรค์พลังหญิงอย่าง The Gerety Awards 2020 ที่เราจะมาเจาะลึกเบื้องหลังการตัดสินกันแบบจัดเต็ม! แขกรับเชิญวันนี้ได้แก่ คุณจิรวรา วีรยวรรธน กรรมการผู้จัดการ แห่ง Ogilvy Bangkok คุณจุรีพร ไทยดำรงค์ Chairwoman and Chief Creative Officer แห่ง GREYnJ UNITED คุณพรรณิกา วงศ์สายัณห์ Co-Founder and Managing Director แห่ง Wolfbkk ร่วมดำเนินรายการโดย คุณดมิสาฐ์ องค์ศิริวัฒนา Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director แห่ง SOUR Bangkok ใครอยากรู้ว่าเบื้องหลังการตัดสินงานจากผู้บริหารเอเจนซีเหล่านี้เป็นอย่างไร มารับชมและพูดคุยไปพร้อมๆ กันใน Addict Talk ตอนพิเศษในวันนี้ได้เลยครับ 2020-09-221h 03The Yogic Studies PodcastThe Yogic Studies Podcast1. Finnian Gerety | Vedic Ritual, OṂ, and Early YogaIn this first-ever Yogic Studies Podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Finnian Gerety (Brown University) about his background as a musician, his journey to Indology and Sanskrit studies at Harvard University, his fieldwork among Nambudiri Brahmins in the south-Indian state of Kerala, the Sāma Veda performative tradition, his short film "Mantras 2 the Max", the origins of sacred sound and the syllable OṂ, the practice of OṂ at the time of death, OṂ in the Yogasūtras of Patañjali, and the practice of "Embodied Philology."Speaker BioDr. Finnian M.M. Gerety is a hist...2020-05-111h 36