Fri, 26 April 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 104, originally published in August 2012. What is making us sick? We know our lifestyle is the problem, but on this episode of Holistic Survival, we will learn how some common lifestyle choices and cultural beliefs may be a factor in many of our issues, such as migraines, obesity, and breast cancer. Jason Hartman interviews medical anthropologist and author, Sydney Ross Singer, to shed some light on these problematic factors. Sydney begins with his newest research on sleep. “People in our culture sleep too flat,” he states, explaining the impact it has on circulation to the brain and body. All sorts of conditions can result, such as migraines, sleep apnea, compression of nerves that can cause carpel tunnel, compression of organs, change in bone structure, and many other traumas to the body that one wouldn’t even consider. These conditions as a result of how we sleep are confirmed by NASA studies of the effect of gravity on fluid pressure in the brain and other parts of the body. Sydney also talks about compression injuries from tight clothing, including a link between tight braziers and breast cancer. Tight clothing and shoes restrict circulation, causing a back up of fluids in our tissues. Toxins in clothing and pesticides, and the common tonsillectomy are associated with weight gain. Stress levels affect overall health. Sydney encourages people to take responsibility for their own health by eliminating different lifestyle choices and give the body a chance to heal. He recommends people experiment with Self Studies to see what may be causing problems, such as wearing loose clothing for a month, raising the head and feet instead of sleeping flat for a week, going a month without a bra. Many diseases and conditions, especially chronic conditions, may be prevented and cured by a simple alteration in lifestyle. Website: |
Wed, 24 April 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Fred Burton, former counterterrorism agent for the State Department, Chief Security Officer and VP of Intelligence and Counterterrorism at Stratfor and New York Times Best Selling author of the new book Beirut Rules, about the evolution of terrorism in our times. From the attacks during the 1972 Olympics to present day, hear about the changes that have been made by both the attackers and the protectors. Terrorism has changed our lives here in the US significantly in the last few decades, and it's likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Key Takeaways: [3:12] Fred was one of the first 3 US counterterrorism agents assigned to the state department [5:24] The impact of the 1972 Olympic terrorist attack [7:51] Fred and Stratfor's thoughts on Julian Assange [11:53] Fred's views on the tragedy in Benghazi [15:37] Have we just accepted how much the NSA is going to spy on us? [18:25] The police and FBI can't stop most of the shootings and terrorist attacks, so it's incumbent on the individual to be prepared to react at all times Website: |
Fri, 19 April 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 179, originally published in October 2013. Ben Kinchlow is the former co-host of CBN's "The 700 Club" television program. On this episode, Kinchlow explains how U.S. citizens can "rise up" against Obama's socialism, if the United States is actually united, and whether the vast majority of US citizens are not prejudiced. He thinks Black leaders need to stop 'picking the scab' of prejudice. Website: |
Wed, 17 April 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Robby Soave, associate editor at www.Reason.com and author of the new book Panic Attack: Young Radicals in the Age of Trump, about what on earth is happening on college campuses these days. There are more and more protests trying to shut out speakers that students don't agree with, and professors are becoming terrified of their students accusing them of any little misstep. Jason and Robby explore this phenomenon and what may be done about it to cure the ails. Key Takeaways: [3:51] College campus activists have decided that a free speech set of norms is not condusive to their goals, and why that's self defeating [6:21] College campus activists have decided that a free speech set of norms is not condusive to their goals, and why that's self defeating [10:20] The damage a small minority of students can cause is significant [14:02] College campuses have become much more uncomfortable for marginalized students [17:34] The nation is way too polarized right now Website: |
Fri, 12 April 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 199, originally published in January 2014. Not everyone finds aluminum as fascinating as Dr. Christopher Exley, who happens to be one of the world’s leading experts on the topic. Some how, some way, the good doctor’s infectious enthusiasm is impossible to deny. Listen in on this episode of The Holistic Survival Show as host Jason Hartman interviews Dr. Exley about an intriguing paradox; how is it that the third most abundant element in the Earth’s crust is non-essential and largely harmful to life? His research over the last three decades has led him to investigate the silicon (the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust) connection to aluminum, or more specifically, is it silicon’s primary duty to to keep aluminum from wreaking havoc with biology? Exley is currently the Reader in Bioinorganic chemistry at The Birchall Centre, Keel University in Staffordshire and Honorary Professor at the UHI Millennium Institute. He is a biologist (University of Stirling) with a PhD in the ecotoxicology of aluminum. Strangely, this toxic element can be found in medicines, vaccines, deodorant, sunscreen, antacids, and more. The good news is that it can be easily leached from the body - with silicon rich mineral water - which Exley believes is like a natural antidote. Website: |
Thu, 11 April 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Steven Brill, founder of Court TV and co-ceo of the new company News Guard, about how we as a society can combat the massive influx of fake news. We all know that it's a problem, but figuring out which site is actually providing us with accurate information is incredibly overloading. Then Jason and Steven discuss his book Tailspin: The People and Forces Behind America’s Fifty-Year Fall – and Those Fighting to Reverse It, and how some of the things that originally appeared good for our society have swung back around and ended up hurting the American people. Key Takeaways: [1:27] How does News Guard combat the problem of "fake news"? [6:10] Where News Guard saw a proliferation of fake news leading up to the 2018 elections [9:28] Tailspin came about as Steven was trying to wrap his mind around what happened to America [11:30] How the 1st Amendment has boomeranged against the American people [15:03] What can be done about the lobbying discrepancies between the haves and the have nots? Website: |
Fri, 5 April 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 180, originally published in October 2013. On this 10th show, Jason Hartman interviews author and leadership expert, Doug Conant on the topic of leadership models. In Doug’s book, Touch Points: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments, co-authored with Mette Norgaard, the small daily interactions that many view as interruptions are described as the greatest leadership opportunities in business, or touch points. These moments can be used as a method to promote the company’s values, purposes and agenda, while bringing about higher employee engagement and winning in the marketplace through improved growth. Touch points involve using the head, heart and hands to connect with and transform employees through listening, understanding and helping people advance their interactions in a significantly more effective way. Doug explains the “contribution profile,” which is asking, “How can I help?” Practitioner Douglas R. Conant delivers a critical and transformative message for today’s times: Anyone, anywhere, can expand their influence and improve their results. Appointed President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company in 2001, he was the 11th leader in this iconic company’s 140-year history. Under Conant’s leadership, Campbell reversed a precipitous decline in market value and employee engagement — with much recognition since, including the prestigious 2010 Catalyst Award. Website: |
