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Best of the SpectatorThe Edition: new world disorder, cholesterol pseudoscience vs scepticism & the magic of Dickens
This week: the world needs a realist reset
Donald Trump’s presidency is the harbinger of many things, writes The Spectator’s editor Michael Gove, one of which is a return to a more pitiless world landscape. The ideal of a rules-based international order has proved to be a false hope. Britain must accept that if we are to earn the respect of others and the right to determine the future, we need a realist reset. What are the consequences of this new world order? And is the Trump administration reversing the tide of decline, or simply refusing to a...
2025-02-2048 min
The EditionNew world disorder, cholesterol pseudoscience vs scepticism & the magic of DickensThis week: the world needs a realist resetDonald Trump’s presidency is the harbinger of many things, writes The Spectator’s editor Michael Gove, one of which is a return to a more pitiless world landscape. The ideal of a rules-based international order has proved to be a false hope. Britain must accept that if we are to earn the respect of others and the right to determine the future, we need a realist reset. What are the consequences of this new world order? And is the Trump administration reversing the tide of decline, or simply refusing to a...
2025-02-2048 min
MedEvidence! Truth Behind the Data🎙 Decoding Medical Research: Sodium, Heart Health and Inflammation Ep 240Send us a textIn Decoding Medical Research part 2 Doctors Koren and Labos venture further into the world of medical research with an eye-opening discussion salt, heart health and inflammation. Listen now to discover the hidden truths about sodium intake and its complex relationship with your health. With most of us consuming far more sodium than recommended, the episode promises to unravel the delicate balance needed in our diets. You’ll learn why some groups, like athletes or those with specific medical needs, might need more sodium and how government initiatives aim to swap sodium with potassium in...
2024-10-1617 min
MedEvidence! Truth Behind the Data🎙Decoding Medical Research: Statistics and Science Ep 238Send us a textUnlock the secrets of medical research with us as we welcome the insightful Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist from Montreal who navigated a unique path from clinical practice to mastering epidemiology. Discover how his expertise empowers him to dissect complex studies, such as the impact of berry consumption on heart health, and how he became a trusted voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of evidence-based medicine and the critical role of science communication in public health.Join Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Labos as they...
2024-10-0918 min
Practice Management – The Flexible AdvisorEp 100: What Have We Done?!
As The Flexible Advisor marks its 100th episode, content marketing strategist Matt Halloran joins hosts Laura Gregg and David Partain to discuss the podcast’s genesis, evolving scope, and most impactful topics.
Originally focusing on proprietary research, The Flexible Advisor has become a dynamic forum exploring multiple aspects of many topics concerning financial advisors and planners
In this episode, Laura, David, and Matt discuss:
How The Flexible Advisor has come to be one of the top podcasts in the financial services industry.
How COVID became an unlikely catalyst for the platform’s development
Notable guests...
2023-10-2728 minCOVID – 19 – The Flexible AdvisorEp 100: What Have We Done?!
As The Flexible Advisor marks its 100th episode, content marketing strategist Matt Halloran joins hosts Laura Gregg and David Partain to discuss the podcast’s genesis, evolving scope, and most impactful topics.
Originally focusing on proprietary research, The Flexible Advisor has become a dynamic forum exploring multiple aspects of many topics concerning financial advisors and planners
In this episode, Laura, David, and Matt discuss:
How The Flexible Advisor has come to be one of the top podcasts in the financial services industry.
How COVID became an unlikely catalyst for the platform’s development
Notable guests...
2023-10-2728 minFinancial Advisor – The Flexible AdvisorEp 100: What Have We Done?!
As The Flexible Advisor marks its 100th episode, content marketing strategist Matt Halloran joins hosts Laura Gregg and David Partain to discuss the podcast’s genesis, evolving scope, and most impactful topics.
Originally focusing on proprietary research, The Flexible Advisor has become a dynamic forum exploring multiple aspects of many topics concerning financial advisors and planners
In this episode, Laura, David, and Matt discuss:
How The Flexible Advisor has come to be one of the top podcasts in the financial services industry.
How COVID became an unlikely catalyst for the platform’s development
Notable guests...
2023-10-2728 minBusiness Planning – The Flexible AdvisorEp 100: What Have We Done?!
As The Flexible Advisor marks its 100th episode, content marketing strategist Matt Halloran joins hosts Laura Gregg and David Partain to discuss the podcast’s genesis, evolving scope, and most impactful topics.
Originally focusing on proprietary research, The Flexible Advisor has become a dynamic forum exploring multiple aspects of many topics concerning financial advisors and planners
In this episode, Laura, David, and Matt discuss:
How The Flexible Advisor has come to be one of the top podcasts in the financial services industry.
How COVID became an unlikely catalyst for the platform’s development
Notable guests...
2023-10-2728 minFinancial Advisors – The Flexible AdvisorEp 100: What Have We Done?!
As The Flexible Advisor marks its 100th episode, content marketing strategist Matt Halloran joins hosts Laura Gregg and David Partain to discuss the podcast’s genesis, evolving scope, and most impactful topics.
Originally focusing on proprietary research, The Flexible Advisor has become a dynamic forum exploring multiple aspects of many topics concerning financial advisors and planners
In this episode, Laura, David, and Matt discuss:
How The Flexible Advisor has come to be one of the top podcasts in the financial services industry.
How COVID became an unlikely catalyst for the platform’s development
Notable guests...
2023-10-2728 minAdvisors – The Flexible AdvisorEp 100: What Have We Done?!
As The Flexible Advisor marks its 100th episode, content marketing strategist Matt Halloran joins hosts Laura Gregg and David Partain to discuss the podcast’s genesis, evolving scope, and most impactful topics.
Originally focusing on proprietary research, The Flexible Advisor has become a dynamic forum exploring multiple aspects of many topics concerning financial advisors and planners
In this episode, Laura, David, and Matt discuss:
How The Flexible Advisor has come to be one of the top podcasts in the financial services industry.
How COVID became an unlikely catalyst for the platform’s development
Notable guests...
2023-10-2728 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonSchool’s Back Soon, Here’s A Strike!The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:A 4th criminal case for Donald Trump. Trudeau and his Liberals must ‘go big or go home’ on housing, according to a new piece in the Globe and Mail penned by Campbell Clark. Strachan Street has been selected as the location for the Tiny Homes that the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters have been pitching, but that is not a location they pitched and it caught them as well as North End residents off guard. The union representing elementary school teachers in Ontario is preparing to ask its members for a ma...
2023-08-161h 17
Reisepodcast Die Urlaubsmacher mit aussergewöhnlichen Reiseprofis von Fides ReisenReisepodcast Die Urlaubsmacher #63 Vilnius, LitauenLohnenswerter Städtetrip oder Workation im wenig bekannten Ostmitteleuropa
Justina Garlaité vom Fremdenverkehrsbüro Go Vilnius ist zu Gast im Podcast. Das Gespräch führt Host Michael auf Englisch.
"Vilnius ist von Mai bis September besonders schön. Jedoch auch zur Weihnachtszeit, denn wir lieben Weihnachtsbäume, die Geschäfte sind luxuriös dekoriert und die Altstadt sehr stimmungsvoll." Julia Garleité, Go Vilnius.
Justina Garlaité, Department of Tourism, Go Vilnius
In Litauen sagt man "labos" für hallo
Litauen liegt zwischen Polen und Lettland mit Riga. Wann ist die beste Zeit, um nac...
2023-06-0826 min
The Gen X Money AdvisorAdding Long Term Care To Retirement Planning (Ep.22)When planning your retirement, long-term care needs will also play a role in future spending. Planning for it today could save you money in the future.
In this episode, Micheal Labos dives further into accepting mortality and preparing aging parents for long-term care needs. He shares the advice he gives to clients on balancing costs while preparing a legacy for beneficiaries and some solutions that couldn’t be considered 20 years ago.
Micheal discusses:
What to consider when planning for long-term care
Why spouses aren’t the best option for long-term care givers
The benefits and...
2023-01-1631 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorBuilding A Financial Plan For College Tuition with Ann Garcia (Ep.21)With rising costs for future education, preparing for college tuition is a concern for many parents. How can they build an abundant and secure financial plan for their childrens education?
In this episode, Micheal Labos speaks with Ann Garcia, CFP and Owner of Independent Progressive Advisors, on the cost of college and creating a budget to include personal contributions, scholarships and government funded financial aid for your childs future education.
Ann discusses:
When should parents start thinking about college tuition costs
How the 529 works with contributions and withdrawls
Why a college budget is important...
2023-01-0342 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorAccepting Mortality Through An Immortal Legacy with Sandra Hunter (Ep.20)Mortality is something that catches up to everyone eventually. What will you leave behind afterwards?
In this episode, Michael Labos is joined by Sandra Hunter, a Life Coach and Founder of Wild Women Leaders Of Color, in discussing moving aging parents into the next stage of life and creating a legacy through sharing experiences.
Sandra discusses:
The cultural impacts on the understanding of mortality
How to start the discussion of mortality with aging parents
How her mentorship program provides a purpose to older and younger professionals
How sharing personal stories create a legacy
And...
2022-11-2835 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorHow To Find, And Afford, Your Dream School (Ep.19)Preparing for education beyond high school has become a struggle between increasing costs and student competition. How can your child optimize their chances of entering and affording their dream school?
In this episode, Michael Labos dives into college planning, starting from the early financial strategies to the benefits of different application periods to increase your child’s chances of getting into and affording their dream school.
Michael discusses:
Early financial planning strategies for educational funds
Why it’s essential to determine needs versus wants
The three categories of schools you’re applying to
How to lev...
2022-10-2424 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorMaximizing Your Credit Card Benefits Ep. 18When choosing a credit card, what do you look for? Interest rates, miles or cash back? Or do you choose a company you are familiar with?
In this episode, Michael Labos dives into the world of credit card choices, revealing the additional benefits gained by choosing the right credit card for the right purchase and how to optimize incentives.
Michael discusses:
How the budget impacts which credit cards provide the most benefits
Why understanding brand and provider preferences is essential to choosing the optimal credit card
What the points are worth, and how to...
2022-10-1127 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorWhy You Should Love Life Insurance (Ep.17)After your death, life insurance provides your beneficiaries with financial security. Or does it?
In this episode, Michael Labos shares why the government’s lack of love for life insurance makes him love using it in financial planning. He dives into how governments view life insurance, how to avoid its pitfalls and create a plan for you and your beneficiaries.
Michael discusses:
Two main benefits of life insurance
How governments restrict the returns granted by life insurance policies
Where life insurance fits within retirement planning
How to optimize life insurance and retirement planning to pro...
2022-09-2622 min
The Optometry Money PodcastHow to Plan for the Costs of College with Michael Labos, CFP®, CCFS®Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast!How do you plan for your kids' higher education? How do you navigate financial aid, or choosing the right college? Michael Labos, CFP®, CCFS®, owner of Gen X Wealth Partners, joins Evon to talk about how to prepare for the cost of higher education. They dive into how to pick the right college, playing the "game" of financial aid, how different families should approach it, and how to think about saving for college when the kids are younger. Have questions on an...
2022-09-2144 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorIs The 60/40 Portfolio Dead?A traditional portfolio has 60% stocks and 40% bonds to balance the ups and downs of the market. But how can you increase your returns when stocks and bonds are down?
In this episode, Michael Labos shares his knowledge on stocks and bonds within portfolio division and the alternatives to boost a portfolio when the 60/40 split doesn’t work.
Michael discusses:
Why bonds are traditionally a good investment within a portfolio
How alternative investments compared to bonds
What is the role of alternative investments within a portfolio
The risk associated with alternative investments
And more!
R...
2022-09-0921 minThe Gen X Money Advisor10 Steps to Start Taking Control of Your Finances (Ep.15)It’s hard to know where to start when creating a financial plan. You have so many options, and it’s tough to know which one is right for you.
You’re not alone in this struggle.
In this episode, Michael Labos explains how to stop putting off your finances and start thinking about them instead. Michael shares ten small steps that will make you start thinking about financial planning.
Michael discusses:
Why effective budgeting is the number one step to financial success
How debt can grow each year due to interest rates
Th...
2022-08-2619 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorThe GoFundMe Dilemma (Ep.14)When scrolling through Facebook, you may have seen posts for GoFundMe’s asking for money to cover anything from charities to surgeries. Overreliance on these types of financing has created what can be called ‘The GoFundMe Dilemma’.
In this episode, Michael Labos dives into the unfortunate connection between GoFundMe fundraising and financial planning, the downsides to using GoFundMe as an emergency fund and three types of insurance benefits for avoiding stressful financial situations.
Michael discusses:
The role of GoFundMe in society
The importance of starting a conversation about money
Why financial agents are beneficial to cre...
2022-08-1222 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorThe Power of Working Alongside Niche Advisors with Evon Mendrin (Ep. 13)In financial planning, no one knows everything. But specialized advisors provide a focus for your specific situation.
In this episode, Michael Labos is joined by Evon Mendrin, founder of Optometry Wealth Advisors and host of The Optometry Money Podcast. Together, they unpack the role of specialized financial advisors within the financial services industry as well as their value to you!
Evon discusses:
The importance of preparation in financial and tax planning
Why specialized financial advisors exist
The power of niche advisors
The importance of researching financial advisors before committing
And more!
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2022-07-2928 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorHere are the Top 5 Questions Financial Advisors are Getting Asked (Ep.12)There are always questions asked upon learning someone’s profession. What about you? What are you getting asked? Now, what about financial advisors. Are you wondering about the top questions they are getting asked? In this episode, Michael Labos shares some of the questions people ask when finding out about his profession as a financial advisor. … Continue reading Here are the Top 5 Questions Financial Advisors are Getting Asked (Ep.12) →
2022-07-1131 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorHere’s How To Thrive In a Bear Market (Ep.11)It’s no secret that bear markets can be terrifying. However, with effective strategies and knowledge, there are hidden opportunities. In this episode, Michael Labos dives into how Gen Xers can increase their investment confidence during a bear market. He reveals how long bear markets last, why they aren’t as scary as many believe, and the … Continue reading Here’s How To Thrive In a Bear Market (Ep.11) →
2022-06-2729 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorEnsuring The Future of Drivers with Tim Rogers (Ep.10)Having a driver’s license means freedom of exploring without relying on family and friends. However, a driver’s license also leads to fear and uncertainty around insurance premiums. In this episode, Micheal Labos is joined by Tim Rogers, president and owner of Rogers Driving School. Tim shares tips of the trade for new drivers and teens … Continue reading Ensuring The Future of Drivers with Tim Rogers (Ep.10) →
2022-05-1635 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorAvoiding Lifestyle Drift (Ep. 9)Many people want to put off budgeting, complaining about how boring or depressing it is. What many don’t consider are the gains granted from understanding your spending habits. In this episode, Michael Labos discusses the importance of creating a budget, understanding your financial goals and avoiding lifestyle drift. He reveals the wasted financial opportunities through … Continue reading Avoiding Lifestyle Drift (Ep. 9) →
2022-02-2824 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorThe World of ESG Investment Opportunities with Chris Huemmer (Ep. 8)Are you constantly keeping up with the planet’s environmental and societal impact If you are, remember, your investments should equally reflect your views. In this episode, Michael Labos is joined by the senior investment strategist at Northern Trust, Chris Huemmer. Expanding on each letter within the acronym, Chris dives into the diverse topic of ESG … Continue reading The World of ESG Investment Opportunities with Chris Huemmer (Ep. 8) →
2022-02-0732 minThe Gen X Money Advisor7. Time Management Tips You Need To Get Work Done Now with Patty KreamerGen Xers tend to push themselves, whether they say yes to everything or try to complete every task by themselves. But remember, this mindset can eventually lead to some unnecessary burnout. In this episode, Michael Labos is joined by Patty Kreamer, certified professional organizer, productivity coach, and owner of Productivity Uncorked. Patty shares her tips … Continue reading 7. Time Management Tips You Need To Get Work Done Now with Patty Kreamer →
2022-01-2427 minThe Gen X Money AdvisorAdding Long Term Care To Retirement Planning (Ep.22)When planning your retirement, long-term care needs will also play a role in future spending. Planning for it today could save you money in the future. In this episode, Micheal Labos dives further into accepting mortality and preparing aging parents for long-term care needs. He shares the advice he gives to clients on balancing costs … Continue reading Adding Long Term Care To Retirement Planning (Ep.22) →
2022-01-1631 minThe Gen X Money Advisor6. Eliminate Excuses For Not Exercising with Susan CekloskyEveryone wants to stay healthy. The problems come when you start making excuses not to exercise and eat healthy. In this episode, Michael Labos is joined by Susan Ceklosky, weight loss coach, licensed sports nutritionist, and owner of Positively Fit U. Susan shares her tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. From stopping excuses … Continue reading 6. Eliminate Excuses For Not Exercising with Susan Ceklosky →
2022-01-1038 minThe Gen X Money Advisor5. The Truth About Wanting To Keep Up With The Joneses with Pete PiotrowskiSince its first appearance in 1913, the concept of the Joneses has become more prevalent with the rise of social media. If you need a refresher, this alludes to wanting to own the same expensive objects and do the same things as your friends do and own. How to beat the Joneses? Michael Labos and … Continue reading 5. The Truth About Wanting To Keep Up With The Joneses with Pete Piotrowski →
2021-12-2725 minThe Gen X Money Advisor4. The Season Of Open Enrollment — Part 2Open enrollment can provide great options at a low cost for employees at large companies. But, how can smaller companies and those who are self-employed also gain a deduction? In the second part of this open enrollment miniseries, Michael Labos explains the importance of taking the time to focus on all things open enrollment, 401k … Continue reading 4. The Season Of Open Enrollment — Part 2 →
2021-12-1342 minThe Gen X Money Advisor3. The Season Of Open Enrollment — Part 1Holiday season, sports season — everyone loves the different seasons of the year. But open enrollment season doesn’t get the same kind of love. In this episode, Michael Labos explains open enrollment for employee benefits. He shares the importance of taking the time to review your options and how to optimize these benefits for your … Continue reading 3. The Season Of Open Enrollment — Part 1 →
2021-11-2926 minThe Gen X Money Advisor2. From The Ground To A Digital Space: The Foundation of Gen X Wealth PartnersYour schedule is already packed. How can you find the time to create your financial plan? In this episode, Michael Labos discusses the Gen X Wealth Partners financial planning process. Michael shares what it was like to build his firm while revealing how he leverages technology to provide a virtual experience to clients, saving them … Continue reading 2. From The Ground To A Digital Space: The Foundation of Gen X Wealth Partners →
2021-11-1517 minThe Gen X Money Advisor1. Meet Your Generation X Advisor, Michael Labos, CFP®, CCFS®!There are over 65 million Gen Xers. Yet, few financial advisors focus on this group. Are you a Gen Xer — looking for a financial advisor to help you out? If yes, Michael Labos, CFP®, CCFS® from Gen X Wealth Partners, is here for all your planning needs! Welcome to The Gen X Money Advisor. … Continue reading 1. Meet Your Generation X Advisor, Michael Labos, CFP®, CCFS®! →
2021-11-0120 min
Troubled Minds RadioHundreds Of Stars Are Missing From The Night Sky, And Nobody Knows Why...On March 16, 1950, astronomers at the US Naval Observatory pointed a telescope roughly in the direction of the constellation Lupus the wolf and took a picture. When scientists look at that same patch of the sky today, something is missing, and it could be evidence of something else out there. What lurks in the darkness of the universe?http://www.troubledminds.org Support The Show! https://rokfin.com/creator/troubledminds https://teespring.com/stores/troubled-minds-store #aliens #conspiracy #paranormalRadio Schedule Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs 7-9pst - https://fringe.fm/iTunes - https://apple.co/2...
2021-09-282h 492021-09-1601 min
Blue Hour - Le Club PhotoEP.07 - De photographe mariage à photographe backstage. Comment se réinventer ? (ft. MICHAEL FERIRE)Michael Ferire ne se définit pas comme étant photographe. Une affirmation interpellante pour quelqu'un qui vit pourtant exclusivement de la photo depuis plus de 10 ans.
Michael a étudié la psychologie et la communication marketing. Des formations qui l'ont forgé et qui ont fait de lui un photographe qui intellectualise constamment son travail et sa démarche, comme on peut le lire dans son manifeste qu'il a publié sur son site.
Après avoir fait ses débuts dans la photo de mariage, d'abord en numérique, puis en argentique, Michael s'est petit à petit éloigné de ce monde pour...
2021-06-131h 16
MAUVAIS TRAVAILMAUVAIS TRAVAIL Episode 2 - Galère Portugaise et Concombre de merPour ce second épisode, Michel et Frank s'intéressent aux animaux bizarres, étranges, incroyables !
D'abord ils nous présentent les Mauvais Travailleurs du mois, et envoient la Mauvaise production musicale maison.
Puis ils rentrent dans le vif du sujet avec un premier duel d'animaux bizarres.
Jean-Claude Tannen est ensuite invité à affronter Michel dans le Jeu de la Reproduction, mené par Franky.
Second duel d'animaux chelous entre Michel et Franky, suivi de la séquence Frank Magic : Stagiaire, ce mois-ci intitulée "De la Terre à la Lune" !
Jean-Claude revient pour une chroni...
2020-10-031h 24
The Body of EvidenceInterview - Michael MarshallJonathan and Chris interview Michael “Marsh” Marshall, project director of the Good Thinking Society and the vice-president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society in England. They discuss how Marsh and Simon Singh met; what a skeptical charity does; why Marsh interviews people with fringe beliefs; changing people’s minds with nudges; the Good Thinking Society’s campaign to stop the NHS from funding homeopathy in the UK; how PR releases get used by journalists to create “churnalism”; and crowdfunding campaigns for alternative cancer cures. Michael Marshall on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrMMarsh The Good Thinking Soci...
2018-08-2059 minThe Body of Evidence031 - Sugar Addiction and TamifluChris’ addiction almost leads to a car crash, so Jonathan decides to stage an intervention. Is sugar addictive? What even is an addiction? Could it be that the popular definition has little to do with the medical one? Talks of cocaine (or Michael Caine), binge-eating disorder, and How I Met Your Mother follow. Also: did somebody take antiviral Tamiflu’s medal away? And why were parents sending their child’s snot to researchers? What kind of topsy-turvy world do we live in?! Be sure to stay until the end for the mother of all burns. An edit...
2017-08-1049 min