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• If the Public Knew This About AI, They'd Panic: Roman Yampolskiy | Ep 286 with Dr. Roman Yampolskiy

  In this episode, Daniel and Kate sit down with Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, one of the world’s leading researchers on AI safety, superintelligence, and the existential risks no one in Silicon Valley wants to talk about. His work has been featured by BBC, MSNBC, New Scientist, and dozens of global outlets — and his message is simple: we are racing toward something we don’t understand. Roman explains why today’s AI models already outperform top PhDs, why governments are pushing for speed over safety, and why the next generation of AI might quietly outgrow human control long before anyone notices. This is not sci-fi. This is the inside view from someone who has spent two decades studying how intelligent systems break, behave, and escape oversight. He also shares the personal story behind his obsession with AI risk, how he rose from an immigrant student to a world authority, and why fame has become a “productivity curse” for researchers sounding the alarm. Key Discussion Points: Roman opens with the truth that underpins his entire career: the people building AI don’t actually understand how it works — and they’re not slowing down. He explains how the U.S. government conflated “AI safety” with political correctness topics, entirely missing the existential-risk conversation and accelerating the race with no guardrails. He breaks down why “losing control” won’t look dramatic — the world may appear normal for years as a superintelligence quietly secures resources, learns human behavior, and waits. He explains why AI trained on human data inherits not only our brilliance but our flaws, why Sam Altman understands the risks but can’t slow down, and why AGI is already partially here depending on your definition. Roman dives into job loss, economic abundance, and whether anyone should still go to college. He shares how AI agents differ from tools, why they’re inherently dangerous, and the real threat behind humanoid robots (hint: it’s not their physical bodies). He explores global competition between the U.S. and China, the inevitability of AGI’s rise, and why cooperation is never as simple as people imagine. Daniel steers the conversation into Roman’s personal journey — the sci-fi spark that led him into AI, how cybersecurity pulled him into safety research, and why rising fame has actually damaged his productivity. Roman reveals the bizarre messages he gets from conspiracy theorists and explains the ethical nightmare ahead: If AI becomes conscious, do we owe it rights? Takeaways: Humanity is racing toward a future it doesn’t fully comprehend. While AI may create abundance, cure disease, and automate nearly every job, it also introduces unprecedented existential risks — ones we are not structurally or politically prepared for. Roman emphasizes that controlling superintelligence remains an unsolved problem, and failing to solve it could make humans “irrelevant by default.” Yet he remains hopeful: with enough time and caution, we can still build systems that elevate humanity instead of replacing it. Closing Thoughts: Roman’s wisdom lands as both a warning and a call for clarity. The future of AI isn’t just about innovation — it’s about survival, alignment, and responsibility. And in a world sprinting toward intelligence we can’t undo, voices like his are not optional — they’re essential. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Stop Suffering in Silence, The Science of Lasting Longer and Better Sex | Ep 285 with Jeff Abraham Founder of Promescent

  Jeff explains how Promescent grew from a single PE treatment pioneered by Dr Ronald Gilbert into a full spectrum sexual wellness brand trusted by physicians and consumers. We unpack the medical data behind PE, the credibility strategy that won over leading urologists, and the retail playbook that carried Promescent from Target to national footprint. Key Discussion Points:Jeff recounts meeting Dr Gilbert, trying the product, investing, and then stepping in after Dr Gilbert’s death with a mission to give him a lasting legacy and provide for his family who retain twenty percent of the company. He outlines universal CEO traits, passion, work ethic, and listening to customers, that translated from semiconductors to sexual wellness. Jeff distinguishes clinical PE from recreational use cases and introduces the arousal or orgasm gap, noting men average about six minutes of penetration while women often need about eighteen, which informed a dual track strategy, medical and mainstream intimacy. He details Promescent’s credibility moat, IRB certified trials, endorsements from leaders in sexual medicine, and heavy physician sampling to overcome fears of transfer and numbing. We discuss stigma, why PE is often physiological rather than purely mental, and how porn driven expectations distort reality for young people. Jeff explains the constraints of marketing intimacy products on major platforms and how that pushed the team toward education, expert voices, and retail execution. He walks through the shelf by shelf grind that started with Target, then expanded to Walmart, CVS, Wegmans, HEB, and Meijer, plus a broadened product line of lubes, supplements, and devices built from direct customer feedback. Finally, Jeff shares the plan to partner with a billion dollar strategic to scale distribution, his commitment to remain an advocate post exit, and the emails from customers that prove the human impact. Takeaways:Clinical credibility compounds, real trials and named physician advocates create a defensible edge that advertising cannot buy. Listening beats guessing, product roadmaps built from patient, partner, and clinician feedback travel faster than founder intuition alone. Define segments clearly, serve both clinical PE and enhancement seekers with different messages that meet the same outcome, better intimacy for both partners. Normalize the conversation, reduce shame by naming the physiology and resetting expectations that have been warped by porn, then teach technique and tools that actually help. Distribution is a milestone not a finish line, getting on the shelf is step one, outperforming and expanding facings is where brands are made. Closing Thoughts:This is a founder story about purpose, promise, and proof. If you or a partner struggle in silence, know there are science backed options and a growing community of clinicians who can help. Learn more at Promescent and explore the education resources Jeff’s team has built to make intimate wellness accessible and effective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• You’re Aging Wrong: The Real Reason We’re Dying Early (and How to Reverse It) | Ep 284 with Dr. Mark Sherwood Co-founder of Functional Medical Institute

  In this Founder’s Story episode, Daniel sits down with Dr. Mark Sherwood of The Functional Medical Institute, one of the nation’s most respected longevity and wellness doctors. Dr. Sherwood takes us through a remarkable life journey — from being an adopted kid no one believed in, to becoming a professional baseball player, to risking his life daily on SWAT operations, to now leading a global movement helping people live to 120 with strength, clarity, and purpose. Key Discussion Points: This episode begins with Mark unpacking why longevity has become a cultural obsession — and how the trauma of recent years has forced society to confront death in a way we never have before. Drawing from years of studying human biology, ancient records, and current data, he explains why humans should be able to live to 120, and why our healthspan is collapsing far earlier than it should. Mark breaks down the three pillars of true longevity straight from the transcript:• Eat intentionally — real food, nutrient-dense, information-rich, not calorie-rich• Move purposely — daily movement as medicine, “the only day you shouldn’t move is the day you’re dead”• Live at peace — eliminating chronic stress, disconnection, negativity, and reclaiming hope He shares deeply personal stories from his time on SWAT — including witnessing death in front of him — and how those moments reshaped his beliefs about fragility, purpose, and the urgency of healing. One of the most powerful moments is Mark recalling his mother’s suicide and how it taught him that most battles are internal, not physical. This experience shaped his mission to help people rewire their mindset before they attempt to fix their bodies. The conversation dives into the science of longevity — mitochondria, NAD, peptides, cold exposure, heat shock proteins, resilience-building, and the biological measurements he uses to reverse aging by decades. He reveals real patient results, including individuals in their 60s and 70s who now biologically test in their 20s and 30s. Mark also explains how he turned pain into purpose, growing the Functional Medical Institute with his wife Michele — producing books, films, and signature experiences that transform thousands of lives. Takeaways: Listeners will learn that longevity is not a luxury — it is the byproduct of daily leadership over your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health. Mark shows how aging is not inevitable decline but a choice that begins with your actions, your beliefs, your resilience, and your willingness to confront internal battles. The episode reinforces that your mindset builds — or destroys — your biology, and that radical health is within reach if you take full ownership. Closing Thoughts: Mark’s story proves that your past does not dictate your lifespan or your health future. With intention, discipline, and a shift in identity, you can rebuild your body and mind at any age. His framework offers a hopeful, science-backed path toward living younger, longer, and stronger — not by chance, but by choice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• He Found $500B Hidden in Healthcare Waste — And Built the AI to Fix It | Ep 283 with Raheel Retiwalla Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Boost Health AI

  In this episode, Daniel sits down with Raheel Retiwalla, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Boost Health AI, the company unlocking the $500B in administrative waste trapped inside healthcare’s rules, guidelines, and policies. Raheel explains how Boost Health AI structures the complex medical rules buried in PDFs so payers and providers can finally access them consistently, accurately, and in real time. He shares the pivotal moment that convinced him this was the problem worth dedicating his life to—why timing with post-COVID financial strain and generative AI made this mission possible—and how Boost Health AI is rewiring healthcare operations rather than simply speeding them up. Key Discussion Points Raheel opens with the moment that shifted his career: a JAMA–McKinsey study revealing $500B in pure administrative waste—not from delivering care but from managing care. He breaks down how the root cause is shockingly simple: healthcare rules trapped inside PDFs, guidelines, and regulations, forcing humans to manually interpret them every time a decision is made. He explains how generative AI allowed Boost Health AI to extract, structure, and validate these rules at scale, giving payers and providers instant, consistent access to the policies that govern every decision. Raheel walks through why timing mattered: post-COVID financial pressure pushed the industry to seek efficiency, and gen AI arrived at exactly the right moment. Daniel dives into the deeper challenge: healthcare cannot use black-box AI. Raheel explains why Boost Health AI is built around transparency, citations, auditability, and an open model where payers own their intelligence instead of renting it from vendors. They discuss how unlocking medical policies speeds up authorizations, reduces friction, and creates room for automation across care delivery. The conversation expands into future impact—rewiring broken processes instead of just accelerating them, shifting from reactive to proactive care, and preparing the system for AI-powered disease detection, drug discovery, and long-term population health. Takeaways Listeners learn that the most transformative AI in healthcare won’t diagnose disease—it will fix the invisible machinery beneath it. Raheel shows how Boost Health AI turns chaotic rule interpretation into structured intelligence, unlocking billions in value and reducing the delays that harm patients. This episode reinforces the importance of explainable AI, operational domain mastery, and building technology that rewires industries rather than automating old problems. Closing Thoughts Raheel’s story shows that the biggest opportunities in innovation often come from problems no one sees. Boost Health AI is proving that healthcare’s future depends on clear rules, transparent infrastructure, and AI systems that empower—not replace—human decision-makers. His journey reminds founders to look beyond the obvious, solve inefficiencies at their root, and build with transparency, courage, and long-term vision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Why You Drink Without Realizing It: A Psychologist Explains the One Habit That Runs Your Life | Ep 282 with Laura Elorza

  Daniel and Laura Elorza explore the psychology behind unconscious habits, the rise of alcohol-free culture (especially among Gen Z), and how Unconscious Moderation (UM) is helping people transform their relationship with drinking by targeting the root cause—the unconscious mind. Drawing from her clinical practice, Laura explains how hypnotherapy, journaling, and movement create deep neurological shifts and why the 90-day framework is effective for breaking long-embedded behavioral loops. Key Discussion Points Laura begins by breaking down the surprising truth that drinking habits rarely have anything to do with alcohol. Instead, she explains how ninety-five percent of our patterns originate in the unconscious—the emotional wiring shaped by past experiences, coping mechanisms, and even micro-traumas we never realized were influencing us. She outlines the three pillars inside the UM app: Hypnotherapy to bypass resistance and reshape internal narratives Journaling to access symbolic, unconscious language and slow down racing thoughts Movement to shift brain chemistry and change emotional state through physical action Laura maps out the full 90-day journey, from awareness to conscious moderation to long-term reinforcement, and explains why most willpower-based approaches fail. She also demystifies the difference between guilt and shame, why shame attaches to identity, and how trauma—big or small—creates patterns we later misinterpret as “just how we are.” Daniel and Laura go deeper into habit psychology, the cultural shift in Gen Z around alcohol, the power of micro-wins, and why slowing down is essential for self-awareness. She also shares UM’s upcoming expansions, including a drink tracker, a guided journey for Dry January, and a new partnership with Masterclass to help users shift from doom-scrolling to intentional learning. Takeaways Listeners will learn that successful change has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do with awareness, emotional rewiring, and nervous-system alignment. Laura shows how small, consistent actions create lasting transformation, why trauma shapes habitual behavior, and how UM’s integrated approach helps people create identity-level change. Her insights highlight the importance of conscious decision-making, compassionate self-talk, and understanding the stories your unconscious mind has been running for years. Closing Thoughts Laura’s work is a reminder that most of what holds us back isn’t conscious—it’s inherited patterns, emotional shortcuts, and outdated coping strategies running on autopilot. Unconscious Moderation offers a new model that empowers people to rewire their inner world, create healthier habits, and choose how they want to feel rather than reacting from old programming. It’s a powerful pathway toward self-awareness, long-term change, and a more intentional life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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