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In Episodes 3, 5 and 7 of this podcast, m friend John and I discussed the background and purpose of classical argumentation: We’ve also discussed the means/modes of such argumentation: Today we build on those conversations and discuss argumentation being battle tested by skilled opponents before judging audiences. Enjoy! Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Sophie Storm Roberts Sophie is an adventure athlete, mindset coach, motivational speaker, digital creator, and personal trainer. But that wasn't always the case. at 27 years old she was running the commercial division at the UK's fastest growing technology startup. She had everything society told her she should need to feel happy, but she couldn't help feeling “Is this really it?” So in January 2013 she quit her job and endeavored to create a new story. Today her life has completely changed and is filled with energy and a desire to give back. Her biggest passion is helping girls build confidence and courage. She Founded TrailBlazers to help girls develop the tools and communities to navigate the world and rise from the mental health epidemic we are in. Sophie will tell you she is an ordinary woman with big dreams and a huge drive to make them happen. After spending time with her here in Lake Nona a few weeks ago, I can tell you that she does carry herself with genuine humility and grace, however, I assure you she is far from ordinary… Her story is one of resilience and drive, and she is a true inspiration to young girls everywhere. I I truly enjoyed this conversation and I am confident you will love it as well. https://www.challengesophie.com/ https://twitter.com/challengesophie https://www.instagram.com/challengesophie facebook.com/challengesophie https://www.youtube.com/@challengesophie_ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Nicc Johnson - Music Health Nicc Johnson is a seasoned musicologist and serial entrepreneur who has dedicated the past two decades of his life to the study of music. His primary areas of focus are the definition of music taste and the exploration of the effect of sounds on the human body and brain. Nicc spent his formative years in Ibiza, Spain where at the age of 16, he became a professional DJ and embarked on a global journey. These experiences ignited his passion for the science of music and shaped his life's mission: to empower individuals through the power of music. Nicc is the creator of the AI Music Brain™ and in 2020, he synthesized his experience to establish Music Health, which is a music technology firm aimed at crafting the foundational elements for all future music therapies and interventions. The cornerstone of this venture is the cutting edge technology called Precision Music®. Nicc and I discussed how music can help people who suffer from diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia. But we also how technologies like Precision music can help overall mental health, stress and anxiety. This is a very relevant topic today and Nicc offers powerful solutions that I know you will find useful. And now, Nicc Johnson Discover more about Music Health at www.musichealth.ai and their innovative use of Precision Music® in transforming dementia care at www.veramusic.com. You can check out his Tedx Talk on the power of music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V1HJpn-r5Y Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today my guest is Jonah Edwards. Jonah is the general manager and head coach for Magic Gaming which the Orlando Magic’s official NBA2K League affiliate team. For those of you who dont know, the NBA 2K League is a professional esports league featuring the best NBA 2K players in the world and is the first official esports league operated by a U.S. professional sports league, which in this case is of course the NBA. The NBA 2K League tipped off its inaugural season in May 2018 with 17 teams, each affiliated with an NBA team. Since then, the league has expanded to 25 teams, 22 of which are affiliated with NBA teams. Teams compete in both 3 vs. 3 and 5 vs. 5 gameplay using unique characters (not existing NBA players). Jonah and Magic Gaming recently relocated to Lake Nona and we are proud to have them as part of our thriving community. I learned a lot about the positive possibilities of this gaming as a career and some of the intricacies of coaching an e-sports team. https://magicgaming.nba.com/ https://2kleague.nba.com/ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today my guest is Dr David Fajgenbaum. David is the co-founder and President of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN), Founding Director of the Center for Cytokine Storm Treatment & Laboratory (CSTL), Associate Director of Patient Impact for the Penn Orphan Disease Center, and Associate Professor of Medicine in Translational Medicine & Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. David’s story is truly fascinating. While in medical school in 2010, David became critically ill with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD); he had his last rites read, and had four deadly iMCD relapses. During this time, David decided to find way to overcome this disease. He identified a treatment via a medication that was FDA approved for an entirely different ailment and realized this could help him with his disease. As a result of that, David is in his longest remission ever. His journey is described in his bestselling book Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope Into Action. In 2022, David co-founded Every Cure to unlock the full potential of every drug to treat every disease possible. David’s story is not only inspiring, but it is also a testament of the amazing things that are possible when science and human resolve are put work work in a collaborative environment for the benefit of mankind. I know you will enjoy this conversation. Talk at the Clinton Global initiative at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAPT8kBLMvY https://everycure.org/ https://chasingmycure.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castleman_Disease_Collaborative_Network Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today's topic is one that i consider very important in today's hectic world: Breathwork and my guest is Beatriz Boas. A few years back, was in a quest to seek purpose in life. She tried a variety of mindset, energy, and healing techniques, and although they all helped her in some way, she felt there was a missing piece. This inspired her to combine different techniques in an attempt to fill that gap. This integration is now a new experience she named ThetaBreathwork™. Beatriz has made ThetaBreathwork™ her life's mission and she is committed to sharing this technique all around the world through her new ThetaBreathwork Certification. I met Beatriz a few years ago in Portugal and I am very happy to share her story with you today. Breathwork has been a key component of my personal routine and I am sure it can help you the same way it has helped me. You can find more about us at theta-breathwork.com and https://www.instagram.com/thetabreath/ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today my guest is Martin O’Dea. Martin is the CEO of Longevity Events Limited, and the principal organizer of the annual Longevity Summit Dublin. He has been involved in the longevity space for more than ten years, is an author and one of the early contributors to the International Longevity Alliance. Martin sits on the board of the LEV Foundation, which was set up by Aubrey de Grey with a mission to prevent and reverse human age-related disease. Martin’s interests are varied and include areas relating to human advancement through technological and biological development. Martin and I share a passion of human advancement and well-being. Our conversation touched on some interesting areas of the longevity movement as well as the basics of lifespan and health span. https://longevityalliance.org/ https://www.levf.org/ https://longevitysummitdublin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/odeamartin/ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Welcome to 3 Thoughts On. Today my guest is Brad Mason. Brad is the head coach and founder of The Give Team which is the only inner city obstacle course racing and endurance event team in the US based in the Parramore neighborhood of Orlando, Florida. The Give Team program develops goal achievement and leadership skills while creating life-changing experiences for teammates. Team alumni have graduated high school, college, and graduate school while continuing to give back to their community. The team motto is “No matter how little you have, you ALWAYS have something to give.” Brad and I had a great conversation and I encourage you to check out his work in Orlando… you will truly leave inspired. https://www.thegiveteam.org/ https://www.instagram.com/thegiveteam/# https://www.threads.net/@thegiveteam Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today my guest is Clint Graumann. Clint is the CEO and Co-founder of NUVIEW. NUVIEW is revolutionizing the Earth observation industry by building the first commercial satellites designed to annually map the planet’s entire land surface with LiDAR technology. This earned them a spot as One of Time Magazine’s 2023 Inventions of the Year. For those of you not familiar with LiDAR, it stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and is a remote-sensing technology that uses lasers to measure precise distances and movement in an environment, in real time. The basic principles of LiDAR are similar to Radar and Sonar in the sense that All three technologies emit energy waves to detect and track objects. While radar uses radio or microwaves and sonar uses sound waves, LiDAR uses reflected light, which can measure distance faster, with greater precision and higher resolution than either radar or sonar. You may ask, why does this matter to me? Well, Satellite imagery helps scientists keep track of how our planet’s natural and man made environments are changing. The detailed topographic maps this technology can generate can be used to assess hazards and natural disasters such as lava flows, landslides, tsunamis, floods, as well as other Environmental and conservation situations. Outside of that, use cases include Archaeology and cultural heritage and preservation, as well as Infrastructure construction and urban planning. We live in times where technology is blamed for eliminating jobs. It is companies like NUVIEW that use technology to create a new generation of jobs that can help us take care of our environment all while improving our quality of life. As a Lake Nona resident and entrepreneur, I am excited that NUVIEW chose Lake Nona as their home. I am a proud resident here and I am excited about the contributions this community is offering in the fields of technology and health. Clint and I had a great conversation and I am confident you will find it interesting as well. And now, Clint Graumann https://nuview.space/ TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 TechCrunch: NUVIEW Emerges From Stealth TechCrunch: Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in NUVIEW Forbes: NUVIEW is Mapping the World in 3D Yahoo Finance: NUVIEW Wins Major DoD Contract Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

We continue our series in resilience with is Lisa Smith-Batchen. Lisa is a world renowned, elite ultra runner, Ironman competitor and adventure racer. Lisa has finished dozens of extreme races and is a woman of many “firsts”. She was the first American to win the Marathon des Sables, which is a stage-race through the Moroccan desert. Lisa has not only finished the Badwater Ultramarathon 10 times, but has also won it twice. By the way, the Badwater Ultramarathon is considered to be one of the toughest races in the world, and Lisa is a member of the Badwater Hall Of Fame. She is also the first and only person to have run 50 miles a day in 50 states in the USA in 62 days! Lisa is a proven coach and motivator whose knowledge of health, fitness and nutrition has helped hundreds of individuals achieve their specific goals. She shared some of her stories as an athlete and as a coach. This conversation was certainly inspiring to me and I hope it is for you as well. Join her at Dreamchasers for an amazing fitness class! https://dreamchaserevents.com/coaching/lisa-smith-batchen/ https://www.badwater.com/blog/hall-of-fame-lisa-smith-batchen/ https://www.facebook.com/dreamchasercoachlisasmithbatchen/ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Matthew Taub is a certified recovery coach, personal trainer, loving family man, and author. His journey from addiction to a life of purpose has not only shaped his narrative but also inspired many on their own recovery path. He has helped individuals overcome alcohol use disorder and addiction all while achieving lasting sobriety. With 17+ years of personal sobriety under his belt, Matthew brings a unique blend of empathy, understanding, support, recovery tools and firsthand knowledge to his coaching practice. As a personal trainer, he promotes holistic well-being, endorsing physical fitness as vital to recovery. He believes nurturing both body and mind creates a stronger foundation. In the spirit of recovery, Matthew embodies "we do recover." His story proves hope exists, regardless of adversity. His unwavering commitment continues to inspire those seeking healing and growth. I met Matt through common friends and I loved the conversation we had. He is indeed a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I hope you enjoy I as well. And now Matthew Taub https://wedorecover.life/ Breaking Free: A Guide to Overcoming Alcohol Addiction: Sober AF Amazon link: https://a.co/d/bvxt0h7 Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

We continue with our series on Book Reviews and my guest is Marco Frigerio. Marco and I have been friends since the late 90s when we worked together on the deployment of one of the first CDMA networks in Latin America in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A lot has happened since then. Marco not only has a reputable career in cellular telecom, but has also worked with the US Navy. His global experience in both the commercial and military world, has exposed him to a variety of leadership styles and approaches; some of those experiences were great while others not so much. This drove him to write a book titled Leadership, Art or Science? In the book Marco shares what he has learned over the years and provides concise examples of successful and not so successful approaches to leadership. Marco and I agree that the world needs better leaders… leaders who understand that the world has changed and will continue to change. But most importantly, the world needs leaders who not only understand the environment around them, but also understand themselves first. We had a great conversation and I am sure you will enjoy the book. Click here for the book on Amazon (in English) https://a.co/d/iw66ugZ Click here for the book on Amazon (in Spanish) https://a.co/d/fAAMJkB Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today we continue our series on Resilience and my guest is Airin Avery. Airin is a national level body builder. From an early age she was involved in athletics and team level sports. While playing volleyball in college she found her passion inside the gym instead of at the court. Since then she embarked on a transformational journey that led her to become an NPC body builder all while also completing a PhD in materials chemistry. the path she chose was not easy, But she stuck with it, surrounded herself with likeminded supportive people, followed a process, and now runs a successful coaching business helping women attain their fitness goals. This series on resilience is not just about doing amazing feats as running across the Sahara desert… it is also about doing great things for your body all while managing a busy life. I think Airin’s story is inspirational and will resonate with you as we discuss the ups and downs of her journey to become the entrepreneur, coach and body builder she is today. Three Things led Airin to become a coach: 1. To pass on knowledge to other women so they could feel the same way that she did. 2. To teach women what they are capable of, and that they deserve to take up space 3. That being strong is an incredibly freeing and beautiful thing. https://www.sheliftsacademy.com/sheliftsacademy https://www.instagram.com/airin_avery/ https://linktr.ee/airin_avery Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today we launch the series on book reviews. My first guest in this series is Marina Lazaris. Marina is a British actor, author and relationship coach. For over 20 years, she worked a corporate career spanning senior sales, training and development, all while also pursuing a career in professional acting. During that journey, she recognized a consistent need in her audience, so she decided to pursue studies in psychodynamic counseling and achieved accreditation in mindfulness and hypnosis methodologies. Marina is a Certified Co-active Coach, and has led entrepreneurs, CEOs and many more back to authentic, fulfilled lives by putting love centre-stage. We discussed her new book titled Men Need Love Too which is dedicated to men like her father, who lived their lives on the sidelines, ticking off society-approved goals, only to end up waiting for that “one day” to experience unadulterated love that never comes. You can find her by clicking the link below https://marinalazaris.co.uk/about Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

David Metcalf, Ph.D., is a Senior Researcher and Director at the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL) at UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training. METIL was established in 2006 on Dr. Metcalf’s stated purpose of inspiring innovation. Specific areas of focus include learning business strategy, performance measurement, operational excellence, outsourcing, blended learning, games/sims and mobile learning. Dr. Metcalf holds a B.A. in Art/Computer Graphics from the University of Texas, an M.S. in Computer-based Learning and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University. He is a frequent speaker at major learning and development conferences around the world. David and I met here in Lake Nona about three years ago and it is an honor to have him as a guest. We discussed the topic of learning in the age of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with special emphasis on the role of AI in Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Extended Reality. At a time where many are concerned about the jobs that may disappear as a result of AI, we discuss the other side of that coin, which is, the opportunities that are and will be available as the technology evolves. I truly hope you enjoy this conversation https://www.ist.ucf.edu/david-metcalf/ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

The topic of this episode is An Alternative to Assisted Living and my guest is Joshua Wilson. Joshua was born and raised in West Philadelphia, and attended college at the University of Central Florida in Orlando where he found is passion for basketball officiating. He dropped out of college to pursue his dream of being an NBA Referee. He has achieved that goal and now works in the NBA G League. However, today’s conversation is not about the NBA. Joshua will share with us how his newfound focus in real estate entrepreneurship led him to path to serving those in need. Soon after starting investing in real estate, he achieved AirBnb Superhost Ambassador status. But then, Joshua and his partner found a way to serve individuals and providers who truly deserve to be served better. Working with his partner he turned their real estate lessons learned toward the world of assisted living. He is now an owner and operator of a 24/hr medical GroupHome servicing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are starting small but their impact is far from small. This is an area that I recognize needs a lot of focused well intentioned help, and I believe Joshua and his partner are doing the work. I hope you enjoy this conversation. www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-wilson-bb6b6774 Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

The Lake Nona Fund is an organization that invests in the future of health and sports by investing in early-stage, innovative startups that are shaping the future of sports and health. The Fund builds on the legacies of two truly unique founders, leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners & Tavistock Group. Thomas Rudy is the Principal for the Lake Nona Fund Prior to joining as the principal, Thomas Rudy was a mentor to leAD. He is the Co-Founder of WhiteRock, an advisory firm working on M&A transactions and investments in the sports & entertainment sectors. In 2019 and 2020, he was voted one of the Top 25 experts in SportsTech in the North American SportsTech Report. Rudy’s career in sports investment banking started at Citigroup in New York, where he worked as an Analyst for the firm’s Sports Advisory Group. In this role, he worked with NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and European football team owners to buy and sell franchises as well as finance the expansion of their enterprises. He graduated from Columbia University in New York City in 2006 with a B.A. in Economics. https://www.lakenonafund.com/ https://www.leadsports.com/ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

We continue the series on communication. If you are. Listener of this podcast, you know that I believe we need to do better in how we communicate with ourselves and with each other. I believe that being able to elegantly, effectively and responsibly craft, convey and consume information is essential for communities to thrive. Today my guest, Rebecca Roberts, shares with us her insights on how storytelling is a type of communication that goes far beyond traditional entertainment. Rebecca Roberts is a communication coach and storytelling consultant. For the past 10 years she’s specialised in working with the inner narratives that shape our behaviour, wellbeing and capacity to influence and connect in the professional realm. She’s the founder of Inner Architecture, and works with teams and individuals to master sense-making through storytelling. Her background as an interior architect and workplace-culture strategist also gives a unique perspective into the critical role that communication plays in the world of personal and professional transformation. The ultimate focus of this work is to increases confidence and mental ease, and create more meaningful impact for both ourselves and in the world around us. Links: WEBSITE: https://www.rebeccaroberts.com/ COURSE: https://www.rebeccaroberts.com/powerful-storytelling/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalagarderoberts/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/RebeccaRoberts-InnerArchitecture Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Today we continue the series on Mental Health by discussing the topic of anxiety. My guest today is Shannon Rollins who is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Anxiety Relief Expert. Shannon has a Master of Science degree in Health Behavior from the University of Florida, and is a Master NLP Practitioner and Anxiety Rapid Relief Specialist. Shannon has eight years of experience helping men and women improve their mental health and emotional resiliency through hypnosis, one-on-one coaching, group wellness programs, and courses. Her passion is helping people alleviate anxiety and create inner-peace for a healthier life inside and out. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are often misunderstood and associated with entertainment shows. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Hypnosis has robust scientific framework, and medical research continues to show use cases for hypnosis as a therapy tool. Clinical research has shown that it can help relieve pain and anxiety and aid smoking cessation, weight loss, and sleep just to name a few. It can help individuals better regulate their feelings and behaviors, as well as managing stress, coping with life’s challenges, and improving physical and emotional health. In short, Hypnotherapy is a genuine psychological therapy process, that under the guidance of a certified clinician, can be be helpful to many. https://www.shannonrollinshypnosis.com/ Dr Mark Wolynn - It didn’t start with you https://markwolynn.com/it-didnt-start-with-you/ The Power of Habit - https://gdt.stanford.edu/the-habit-loop Andrew Huberman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kpG5sYvrgw https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8773773/ https://www.healthline.com/health/is-hypnosis-real https://time.com/6171844/how-hypnosis-works/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320368#what-is-nlp Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph

Ray Kallmeyer is the Co-founder and CEO at Enklu, a company that empowers creators with tools to rediscover our world. Ray spent the early part of his career in the video game industry, including time at Sony, Fireforge, and KIXEYE. Most recently, he was a studio executive for NCSOFT. Ray believes technology exists to empower us as storytellers to transform our world, that technology can empower creativity, and that his work explores that boundary between digital and real forms. He works with organic shapes that are reimagined using programmed shaders that combines math with physical forms. https://enklu.com/ https://www.verseorlando.com/ Credits Song - Bittersweet https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM by Ian D Joseph